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 […]

Tyler O'Neill Can't Stop Hitting Home Runs

St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Tyler O'Neill hit another home run on Monday, his third in the past three games. He finished the game 2-for-4 with a run scored and four RBI. With Dexter Fowler struggling mightily and O'Neill posting a 1.304 OPS so far in his big league career, it's not a stretch to […]

Tyler O'Neill (OF, STL) - Waiver Wire Prospects

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of leagues ANALYSIS: Tyler O'Neill, who was traded to the Cardinals for starting pitcher Marco Gonzales, brings tons of raw power potential with him to the big leagues. O'Neill, still only 22, abused Triple-A pitching before getting called up this season, launching 13 home runs in […]

Franmil Reyes Launches First Career Homer

San Diego Padres outfielder Franmil Reyes launched his first career home run Monday against the Washington Nationals. Reyes connected off starter Gio Gonzalez in the fourth inning for a two-run, opposite-field blast. Recalled on May 14 for his prodigious power, Reyes is off to a slow start with only three hits and seven strikeouts in […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/22/18): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

I'll be filling in for Justin on this full Tuesday main slate. Chris Sale is the top target at pitcher in cash games, priced $300 below Gerrit Cole and facing a strikeout prone Rays lineup. That will require some punt/low-priced bats to fill in lineups after, several of which will be highlighted in today's articles. […]

Aaron Altherr Homers Late In Tight Victory

Monday’s game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves was a close affair for most of the night in a series that will be key in the early battle for the National League East. Phillies outfielder Nick Williams’ fourth-inning home run put the home team ahead early, but the affair remained a tight pitcher's duel […]

Roman Quinn Set For Surgery

Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Roman Quinn’s extensive injury history took another hit on Monday when the club announced he’d undergo surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right middle finger. The 25-year-old outfielder, who was recently given some time at shortstop, has dealt with a series of injuries over the past seven years, including […]

Leury Garcia Continues To Hit Well

Chicago White Sox outfielder Leury Garcia went 2-for-4 on Monday evening with a double and RBI. Garcia is now nine for his last 26 and is hitting .276 with two home runs, 13 RBI and seven stolen bases. He is worth consideration in AL-only and deeper mixed leagues.

Juan Soto Homers In First Big League Start

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto crushed a no-doubt home run to deep right center field for his first career hit in his first start in the majors. Soto has been a fascinating story this season, being promoted four different times. To demonstrate his ascent, Soto was in Single-A just 12 days ago. The Nationals have […]