Adam Eaton Scratched From Tuesday’s Lineup

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton (ankle) has been scratched from Tuesday’s lineup with a left ankle bone bruise. There is no word on how serious the injury is, and the Nationals will likely say more after Tuesday’s game. It comes at a bad time for the Nationals if they were to lose Eaton to the […]

Ryan Braun Sits Out For Rest On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun will take the day off as the Brewers take on the St. Louis Cardinals. Braun hasn't been too hot to start this year with only a .162 batting average and a mere .571 OPS, and this day off is most likely so he can get his bearings straight. Domingo Santana […]

Lorenzo Cain Will Sit Out On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain will sit out on Tuesday in the game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Cain was taken out of the game Monday night after a collision with first baseman Jose Martinez on the base paths, which ended up resulting in Cain landing hard on first base. While he walked off on […]

Dee Gordon Will Try To Extend Hitting Streak To Nine Games Tuesday Against Twins

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dee Gordon will start and lead off Tuesday against the Twins, per MLB.com. Gordon has been exactly what the doctor ordered for the Mariners offense in 2018, hitting .353 with three stolen bases, three runs batted in and four runs scored through eight games. Gordon already has three multi-hit games and the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/10/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a massive 12 game slate where there are some bigtime aces on the mound, so you will certainly want to be spending up for them. Coors Field is also on the slate, so the hitters from there should all make solid plays. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily […]

Manuel Margot Back Hitting Leadoff

San Diego Padres outfielder Manuel Margot is back hitting leadoff Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies. Apparently three games hitting eighth and ninth was enough time for Margot in the dog house. The struggling Margot went 1-for-3 Monday night with a steal and RBI. He's still hitting just .150 on the season but does have two […]

Tommy Pham Out of the Lineup for Tuesday's Game

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Pham is not part of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Pham isn't dealing with any reported injuries, so it's likely a scheduled day off for the 30-year-old. Pham is off to a bit of a slow start, slashing .231/.333/.359 through 10 games. Harrison Bader will […]

Ben Gamel Expected Back Friday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Ben Gamel (oblique) is expected to return to the team on Friday, per MLB.com. Gamel has not played yet this season after straining his oblique muscle and has been rehabbing in the minors. The Mariners are struggling to field a healthy team these days with injuries to catcher Mike Zunino, designated hitter Nelson […]

Paulo Orlando To Start In Alex Gordon's Absence

Kansas City Royals center fielder Paulo Orlando is expected to get the majority of starts while Alex Gordon is on the disabled list. Orlando briefly gained some popularity last year when he got hot for a couple of weeks, but other than small bursts, he should be nothing but an afterthought for fantasy owners. The […]

Abraham Almonte Recalled To Royals

The Kansas City Royals have recalled outfielder Abraham Almonte after placing Alex Gordon on the disabled list. Almonte will serve as the fourth outfielder while Paulo Orlando steps into the regular rotation, but even if Almonte sees any regular playing time, he's not very attractive to fantasy owners. The 29-year-old is only expected to hit […]

Alex Gordon Placed On DL

Kansas City Royals outfielder Alex Gordon (hip) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list due to a left labral tear in his hip. The injury is expected to only sideline Gordon for a couple of weeks, but players often struggle to regain their hitting form after coming back from hip injuries. The good news is […]

George Springer Stuck In 2-For-20 Rut

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer has cooled off over the past week and has only two hits over his last 20 at-bats. Springer began the season with a bang by homering to open the 2018 season but has been quiet ever since. He has already punched out 14 times through 44 at-bats and is slugging […]

Kole Calhoun Out of Lineup on Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels right fielder Kole Calhoun is out of the lineup on Tuesday against left-hander Martin Perez. Calhoun often sits against left-handers, even though his .717 OPS against southpaws is adequate. Perhaps Calhoun's .217 (10-for-46) start to the season is the culprit, with manager Mike Scioscia giving him a day to clear his head. […]

Steve Pearce in the Lineup for Fifth Straight Game, Could be Everyday Outfielder

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Steve Pearce is batting fifth and starting in left field for the Blue Jays Tuesday night against the Orioles, his fifth consecutive game in the lineup. Pearce has homered in three games in a row, including a two-run shot that opened the scoring in the third inning of their win over […]

Trey Mancini Stays Hot, Records Three Hits Against the Blue Jays

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini continued his recent hot streak as he went 3-for-4 with a walk against the Blue Jays on Monday night. After only recording three hits in the first six games of the season, Mancini has turned it on, as he has nine hits in the past five games to increase his […]

Jay Bruce, Adrian Gonzalez Sitting On Tuesday

The New York Mets are keeping a few left-handed hitters on the bench on Tuesday against Miami Marlins starting pitcher Caleb Smith. Both outfielder Jay Bruce and first baseman Adrian Gonzalez will have the night off, but interestingly enough Michael Conforto, who normally sits against lefties, remains in the lineup playing in right field for […]

Wil Myers Will Not Return This Week

San Diego Padres manager Andy Green doesn't believe outfielder Wil Myers (arm) will return to game action this week or next. Myers has been on the shelf with nerve irritation in his right arm and previous reports suggested he'd be ready once eligible to come off the disabled list this Friday. Myers tracked pitches in […]

Eloy Jimenez Plays In Extended Spring Training Game

Chicago White Sox outfielder and top prospect Eloy Jimenez (pectoral) went 0-for-4 in an extended Spring Training game Monday. Jimenez has begun the year in extended Spring Training with a pectoral injury, but when he is ready, Jimenez will start the season in Double-A Birmingham. The White Sox plan to keep Jimenez in extended Spring […]

Brandon Nimmo Demoted, Corey Oswalt Called Up

The New York Mets have called up right-handed pitcher Corey Oswalt to the majors, sending outfielder Brandon Nimmo To Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Nimmo played very well to start the season by slashing .333/.600/.555 across 15 plate appearances, but his starting gig was quickly displaced when Michael Conforto returned much sooner than […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for April 11

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. Even with only a week and a half of the season in the books, we are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on […]

Ronald Acuna Hitless In Triple-A

Atlanta Braves top outfield prospect Ronald Acuna has been hitless so far for Triple-A Gwinnett. It shouldn’t be much to worry about, as he has only had 11 at-bats. Acuna had a monster spring and is expected to be called up as early as mid to late April. The sky is the limit for the talented […]

Ben Zobrist To Hit Third And Play First Base Tuesday

Chicago Cubs utilityman Ben Zobrist will play first base Tuesday with first baseman Anthony Rizzo (back) placed on the 10-day disabled list earlier in the day. Zobrist is off to a hot start and is worthy of some run, as he will likely get the majority of the starts with Rizzo on the shelf.

Byron Buxton's Average Dips To .161

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton saw his struggles continue on Monday against the Houston Astros. Buxton went 0-for-4 for the second straight game to see his average dip down to .161 on the young season. Buxton has just five hits in 31 at-bats as he is off to a painfully slow start for the third […]

Champions Analysis Podcast - How to Survive Early Season Struggles

RotoBaller expert Kyle Richardson is joined by Blake Sullivan and Jesse Hiatt to break down the Dodgers' early season struggles and hot starts from Shohei Ohtani and Bryce Harper. Each give you their #TrendingNow players and tips for dealing with early season struggles, plus break down your trades. Jesse and Blake also agree that Kyle […]

Kevin Kiermaier With No Cause For Concern

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier missed the game Monday versus Chicago with a bruised foot. He fouled a ball hard off it on Sunday. It is a bone bruise and he hopes to return in a few days. His 2018 numbers look bad but his track record tells another story. Kiermaier has either tied […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire - Outfielders (OF)

It's safe to say we have had an interesting start to the 2018 MLB season. It's hard not to overreact to early slumps, hot streaks, and injuries, but we'll try to help you decide which players are worth owning and which are not. All year long, we at Rotoballer will be digging deep and looking […]

Mallex Smith Flashes His Talent For First Time This Season

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Mallex Smith had a performance Monday versus the White Sox that shows off what he is capable of. He went 4-for-4 with a double and a triple. Smith also stole two bases. He nearly doubled his season batting average. Smith drove in a run and later scored the eventual winning run […]

Dustin Fowler Starting To Find Groove at Triple-A

Oakland Athletics outfield prospect Dustin Fowler went 2-for-4 with a run at Triple-A Nashville on Monday, according to Julian McWilliams of The Athletic. He is currently batting .286 with two runs, three RBI and two stolen bases. Fowler was competing for the center field spot out of spring but he did equally as poor as […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for April 10

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. Even with only a week and a half of the season in the books, we are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on […]

Victor Robles' X-Rays Come Back Negative

Washington Nationals top prospect and outfielder Victor Robles (elbow) had the X-rays on his left elbow come back with no apparent breaks. The ball club will make a formal announcement on Tuesday. Robles left his Triple-A start on Monday after injuring himself on an awkward slide. He's a consensus top-10 prospect who could offer contributions […]