Ryan Braun Looking To Miss Minimum Time On Disabled List

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun (back) worked through a full pre-game workout on Monday. This is good news for Braun, who after dealing with back tightness, landed a spot on the 10-day disabled list. With him getting pre-game workouts in, he's very close to a return and the team is looking at possibly activating him […]

Khris Davis Awaiting MRI Results; Might Avoid DL

Oakland Athletics outfielder Khris Davis is having an MRI done to check the extent of the right groin strain he sustained playing against the Blue Jays on Sunday, according to Jane Lee of MLB.com. Manager Bob Melvin understands how prolific a hitter Davis is for the lineup and would prefer to carry him on the […]

Mookie Betts Reclaims MLB HR Lead

Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts broke the tie to regain the MLB lead for homers in a 4-2 win over the Rays on Tuesday night. He hit his 16th homer, a three-run shot, in the third inning off Jacob Faria. Betts finished the night with a multi-hit performance, as is often the case, going […]

Jose Bautista Signs With Mets

According to MLB's Anthony DiComo, free-agent outfielder/third baseman Jose Bautista has signed a one-year Major League contract with the New York Mets. The Mets are currently in need of right-handed power and Bautista recently became available after being released by the Braves. Phillip Evans has been optioned to Triple-A immediately, so Bautista can play Tuesday […]

Angels Request Release Waivers on Ryan Schimpf

The Los Angeles Angels have requested unconditional release waivers on outfielder Ryan Schimpf. They plan to grant him his unconditional release. Schimpf went 1-for-5 with a home run, two walks and three strikeouts with the Angels this season. He hit just .178 with three home runs at Triple-A Salt Lake. Schimpf has elite power, having […]

Andrew McCutchen Returns To The Lineup Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Andrew McCutchen (knee) will return to the lineup Tuesday evening versus the Astros. McCutchen sat out Sunday with a sore knee and the team had Monday off. McCutchen has hit .248 with three home runs and 19 RBI so far in his first season with the Giants. Return him to your […]

Ian Happ Out Of Tuesday’s Lineup

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ will rest Tuesday versus the Indians. Happ has been in and out of the lineup, so it’s not a huge surprise as manager Joe Maddon shuffles the outfield on a game-by-game basis. The Cubs will go with outfielders Kyle Schwarber, Ben Zobrist and Albert Almora Jr. on Tuesday. Happ carries […]

Mitch Haniger Leads Mariners With 36 RBI

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger has emerged as the go-to slugger on the team with Nelson Cruz dealing with multiple nagging injuries and Robinson Cano suspended until August. Haniger had a fantastic month of April, hitting 10 home runs and driving in 27 runs. His numbers, however, have dipped recently, and he has only one […]

Marwin Gonzalez Stuck In 3-For-29 Slump

Houston Astros outfielder/infielder Marwin Gonzalez continues to struggle kick starting his season at the plate and only has three hits over his last 29 at-bats. The slide has taken his batting average down to .225 and it may be fair to wonder if Gonzalez will be able to turn it around this season. Only one […]

Steven Souza Placed On 10-Day Disabled List

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza (pectoral) was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday afternoon. This will be the second trip to the DL for Souza, who re-injured his right pectoral last week. It looked like Souza would avoid the DL after pinch hitting in Monday's game, but the Diamondbacks felt that Souza would […]

Brandon Dixon Called Up By Reds

The Cincinnati Reds called up utility man Brandon Dixon on Tuesday, optioning Rosell Herrera to make room. Dixon, 26, will get his first taste of major league pitching after spending time in the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cincinnati farm systems. Dixon has some power in his bat but is not a good defender, which makes […]

Tyler O'Neill Gets Another Start on Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Tyler O'Neill is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game. He's hit three home runs over the past three games and will shoot for four against the Royals on Tuesday. He'll play in Tommy Pham's place on Tuesday, but could seemingly start seeing more and more consistent playing time in […]

Tommy Pham Not in Tuesday's Starting Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game. It's just a simple day of rest for Pham, who will be replaced in the lineup by rookie Tyler O'Neill. Fantasy owners should adjust their lineups accordingly, knowing that Pham will be right back in there on Wednesday.

Kole Calhoun Sits Against Left-Hander

Los Angeles Angels right fielder Kole Calhoun is out of the lineup on Tuesday against left-hander J.A. Happ and the Toronto Blue Jays. Calhoun has been sitting all season against left-handers, so this is not a surprise. He is hitting a paltry .161 with one home run and three stolen bases and is unplayable in […]

Tony Kemp Set To See More Opportunities

Houston Astros outfielder Tony Kemp is in line this week for some playing time at the big league level, according to manager A.J. Hinch. The team placed outfielder Derek Fisher on the 10-day disabled list with gastrointestinal discomfort and optioned the struggling Jake Marisnick to Triple-A. Enter Kemp, who was slashing .335/.407/.435 with five triples, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/23/18): MLB DFS Lineups

The folks at DraftKings got this one right - all 15 games taking place today are part of good slates with big prize money. We have an Early Only slate consisting of the five afternoon games, and the other 10 are part of the Main slate that begins at 7:05 EDT. Things are sure to […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/23/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Exciting Wednesday schedule we have on our hands. All 30 teams are in action (weather permitting, of course) and, as usual, we have to slates to play. The first slate is a four-gamer, beginning at 1:05. The second is a 10 game slate, beginning at 7:05 EDT. Things are sure to fluctuate in Vegas, but […]

Dee Gordon Lands On DL, Dan Vogelbach Recalled

The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder/second baseman Dee Gordon (toe) on the 10-day disabled list on Tuesday with a fractured right big toe and recalled first baseman Dan Vogelbach from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. It's a tough break for the injury-riddled M's and fantasy owners, as Gordon was hitting .304 with 25 runs scored, […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for May 23

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. We are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a daily basis to improve upon your weakest categories and target players who may be […]

Jo Adell Promoted to High-A

Los Angeles Angels top prospect Jo Adell has been promoted from Single-A Burlington to High-A Inland Empire. He joins Brandon Marsh, LA's other top prospect, at High-A. Adell has been on fire the last few days, hitting five home runs in his last six games. The 19-year-old won't see the major leagues this season, but […]

Ryan LaMarre Recalled From Minors

The Minnesota Twins recalled outfielder Ryan LaMarre from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday. LaMarre will take the roster spot which was vacated after the team designated right-hander Phil Hughes for assignment on Monday. LaMarre has batted .324 with two runs and three RBI in 38 at-bats with the Twins this season and will operate as a […]

Yoenis Cespedes Unlikely To Return On Thursday

New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (hip) is first eligible to return from the disabled list on Thursday, but according to manager Mickey Callaway, that is unlikely to happen. Cespedes was placed on the disabled list last week due to a right hip flexor strain, an issue that’s been bothering him for some time this […]

Randal Grichuk To Begin Minor League Assignment

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk (knee) has been cleared to start a minor league rehab assignment and has been assigned to High-A Dunedin. Grichuk has been out since the end of April due to a PCL strain in his right knee, but it sounds as though he’s been progressing well as of late after […]

Lewis Brinson Continues Struggles on Monday

Miami Marlins center fielder Lewis Brinson went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts on Monday, continuing his rough offensive start to the 2018 season. The 24-year-old left four runners on base during the game as the Marlins were blanked by the Mets 2-0. Brinson has an anemic .164/.208/.289 slash line so far this year and has amassed […]

Two More Hits For Michael Conforto Against Miami

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto has just about fully woken up from his extended slumber to start 2018. Against the Miami Marlins on Monday, Conforto finished 2-for-4. Both hits may have been singles, but there’s no doubting Conforto is starting to tear the cover off the ball again. He’s picked up hits in seven […]

Hot Prospects to Watch Week 8: Peters, Ruiz, Reyes, Melendez

Another week goes by and yet another big name prospect gets called up. This time it's Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto who receives the call, and he wasted no time in making a splash by hitting his first career home run in his first career at bat. Soto was already a hot commodity in dynasty […]

Week 8 Points League Waiver Wire Targets and Drops

Welcome back for another week of advice for points league waiver wire moves. This segment will include waiver wire adds, drops, and streaming pitchers for the upcoming week. This article will be geared specifically toward points leagues. Every points league is different, so keep that in mind. Walks and extra base hits are more valuable, […]

Nicholas Castellanos Mashes Fifth Homer

Detroit Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos launched his fifth home run of the season on Monday, taking Jose Berrios deep in the first inning to give the Tigers the early lead. He added another hit and RBI, accounting for nearly all of Detroit's offense as the Tigers fell to the Twins. Castellanos has been the most […]

Quarter Season Rankings Update- Champions Analysis Podcast

RotoBaller writer and ranker Kyle Richardson is joined by co-hosts Blake Sullivan and Jesse Hiatt to break down the quarter season ranking updates for Rotoballer. Players who are too high or too low plus players you should sell and buy. Keep an eye on Rotoballer.com for all of our updated rankings! Be sure to tune […]

Carlos Gomez Progressing Towards Return

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carlos Gomez (groin) has progressed toward his return from a groin injury. He is playing catch and Tuesday is planning to increase his baseball activities. The hope is that he can return either Saturday (when he is eligible) or soon after. Gomez was a superstar back in 2013 and 2014. In […]