Isaac Galloway Leading Off Wednesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Isaac Galloway, who was just called up on Tuesday, is starting in center field and batting leadoff on Wednesday against Cubs left-handed starter Cole Hamels. Lewis Brinson, who is in the midst of a bad slump to begin the year, will start on the bench. Galloway was 1-for-4 in his first game […]

Cody Bellinger Back In Lineup, Justin Turner Remains Out

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger (knee) is back in the starting lineup at first base and is hitting second on Wednesday against Reds starter Sonny Gray. Third baseman Justin Turner (ankle, hamstring) remains out of the lineup for the second straight day, however. Max Muncy is at the hot corner and is batting […]

Harrison Bader Placed On Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals placed outfielder Harrison Bader on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a right hamstring strain and called up outfielder Lane Thomas from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. The injured list stint is retroactive to Sunday. Thomas will be making his major league debut and could split time in center […]

Lorenzo Cain Resting Against Cardinals

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Ben Gamel will start in center field and bat leadoff against Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha. Gamel doesn't have a home run yet this year and is hitting .267 (8-for-30) with only two RBI, but he's a worthwhile consideration as a DFS […]

Brandon Nimmo Not Playing Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday after coming out of the game early on Tuesday with neck issues. Jeff McNeil is playing left field and hitting leadoff against Phillies starter Jake Arrieta. It's unclear exactly what Nimmo is dealing with, but he's hoping to return to […]

Power Hitting Risers and Fallers for Week 3 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to a new edition of Power Hitting Risers & Fallers. This week, all stats are full season through Monday, April 15th (unless otherwise noted). This is to maximize the sample, but the risers and fallers were selected based on their performance from April 9-15. Such a narrow time frame won't be used going forward, […]

Top 20 Prospects for 2020 Dynasty Leagues (Week 3 Update)

Welcome back to our updated list of the Top 20 impact prospects for 2020. Most minor league teams have now completed a dozen games or so (depending on weather cancellations), so we're starting to see some trends with players off to hot or cold starts. I expect a lot of movement on this list as […]

The Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Lindor, Senzel & More

In our new weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive look into major injuries and their Fantasy implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of […]

Leonys Martin Has Another Three-Hit Game on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Leonys Martin put together another three-hit game on Tuesday, finishing 3-for-5 with an RBI. Martin has two three-hit games in his last three games, picking his batting line up to .276/.391/.500. Hitting at the top of the lineup, Martin should be a solid multiple-category contributor throughout the season as long as he […]

Engel's Angles - Pivotal Starts Coming for Paxton, Peacock, Velasquez

The Yankees-Red Sox rivalry resumes Tuesday with the teams not playing to the usual levels of success that fuel the hype. Both squads are under .500, and even the pitching matchup does not seem as outstanding as expected on paper. The struggles of Chris Sale and his 9.00 ERA are well documented. For the Yankees, […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/17/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have 14 games on tap today but we will be focusing on the 10 game main slate starting at 6:35 pm. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/17/2019. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. […]

Lorenzo Cain Hits Second Homer Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs and a walk in Tuesday's win against the Cardinals. Cain is now batting .306 with two homers, three steals and only nine strikeouts so far this season and continues to be a must-start outfielder in all formats.

Christian Yelich Continues To Crush Baseballs

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich went 2-for-5 with another home run and three RBI in Tuesday's win against the Cardinals. Yelich is now batting .357 with nine home runs so far this season and 25 RBI. At this point, Yelich has proved his doubters wrong and looks to be a top-five pick next season if […]

Marcell Ozuna Hits Another Home Run on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna hit another home run on Tuesday, his seventh of the season. He ended up 1-for-3 with a walk, two runs scored, and two RBI. Ozuna has always been a streaky hitter, and it looks like he's in the midst of a patented hot streak now. He's worth a spot […]

Justin Upton To Have Boot Removed In A Week

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (toe) is scheduled to have his walking boot removed in around a week. He's not expected to return until late May or early June due to left turf toe. An already weak Angels lineup will suffer for most of the first half of the season without the power-hitting Upton […]

Harrison Bader Feeling Better

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader (hamstring) tested his legs before the game on Tuesday and said he's "doing much better." Bader has been out since Sunday, but it sounds like he could return as soon as Wednesday. The 24-year-old is hitting just .179 (7-for-39) with two homers and five RBI to begin the season, […]

Mookie Betts Says Wrist Is OK After Wall Collision

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts tweaked his wrist on Tuesday after colliding with the right field wall at Yankee Stadium. Trying to rob a home run, Betts remained in the game and is confident he is fine. Offensively, the reigning American League MVP is batting .212, has just two hits in his last 19 […]

David Dahl, Ryan McMahon Nearing Returns

Colorado Rockies outfielder David Dahl (abdomen) and second baseman Ryan McMahon (elbow) both played in extended spring training games on Tuesday and will do so again on Wednesday. Dahl is eligible to come off the injured list on Thursday. Both players should return to everyday playing time when they are fully healthy, with Dahl being […]

Starling Marte Hits Second Home Run in Tuesday's Extra-Inning Win

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Starling Marte went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Tigers. Marte hit the go-ahead two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning to put the Pirates ahead for good after blowing a 3-2 lead in the ninth. The outfielder is looking to […]

Mike Tauchman Goes Yard In Victory

New York Yankees outfielder Mike Tauchman, who made the Yankees roster out of necessity due to injuries, made his presence felt Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox. The former member of the Colorado Rockies earned a start in left field and batted ninth. He would record two hits, first with an RBI double down the […]

Brandon Nimmo Exits With Neck Injury

The New York Mets are in the midst of getting clobbered by the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night but lost a starter early due to injury. Outfielder Brandon Nimmo was pulled in the very first inning with what the club has called a stiff neck. This came during a pitching change, as the head trainer […]

Cody Bellinger Out Tuesday

In a move that was widely expected, the Los Angeles Dodgers will have outfielder Cody Bellinger (knee) sit Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The 23-year-old was hit by a pitch on the knee on Monday night and was removed soon thereafter. While X-rays returned out to be negative, he was considered day-to-day and will not play […]

Noel Cuevas To Injured List, Yonathan Daza Recalled

The Colorado Rockies have made a pair of moves Tuesday to adjust their roster due to an injury. Outfielder Noel Cuevas, who was recently promoted from Triple-A Albuquerque, suffered a strained left quadriceps and has gone on the injured list. The 27-year-old appeared in 75 games last season, hitting .233. As a result, Yonathan Daza […]

Joey Votto Batting Leadoff Tuesday

For only the second time in his major league career, Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto will bat leadoff as his club takes on the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. The 35-year-old batted leadoff just once back in 2008. Votto is coming off a game in which he didn't start, although he later emerged as […]

Rhys Hoskins Expected To Return Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (ankle) could be used as a pinch-hitter on Tuesday, according to manager Gabe Kapler. The power-hitting first baseman tweaked his left ankle on a slide on Monday night, but he's expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday. The 26-year-old is hitting .268 (15-for-56) with five home runs, 13 […]

Nicholas Castellanos, Josh Harrison Return To Lineup

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos (toe) and second baseman Josh Harrison (shoulder) are both back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against Pirates starter Joe Musgrove. Castellanos is hitting second as the designated hitter, while Harrison is batting leadoff. Neither Castellanos nor Harrison have done much with the bat to begin the season, but they […]

Rhys Hoskins, Odubel Herrera Out Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (ankle) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday after tweaking his ankle on Monday night. Maikel Franco is at first base and is hitting eighth, while Scott Kingery is at the hot corner and is batting fifth against Mets left-hander Steven Matz. Odubel Herrera is also sitting against […]

Aaron Hicks Expected To Take BP This Week

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) did tee and soft-toss work on Tuesday and also ran and threw on the field. He's expected to take batting practice either Wednesday or Thursday. Hicks, who has always been a slow healer, is making strides as he tries to make his season debut. He might not return […]

Brian Goodwin's Fantasy Arrow Pointing Up

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brian Goodwin continues to earn a long-term spot in the lineup after hitting a two-run home run in the Angels 12-7 loss to the Rangers on Monday night. With teammate Justin Upton on the shelf with a knee injury for the foreseeable future, Goodwin is taking this opportunity and running with […]

Mike Trout Draws Three Walks In Return

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (groin) went 0-for-2 in his return to the lineup but drew three walks and scored two runs against the Rangers on Monday. Trout has missed the last three games but appears to have made a speedy recovery. It is unclear when he will be able to play the field, and […]