DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/13/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Happy Monday, Rotoballers! 10 games occupy the first day of our week on both DraftKings and FanDuel. There are no early games to mess up our slates, so we've got the entire player pool at our disposal. Both sites will lock their lineups at 7:05 pm Eastern, so make sure to get your lineups in before... Read More
Ian Happ Collects Three Hits
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ was able to reach base safely four times during Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. He started off the game with a no-doubt home run, but things quickly turned ugly for Chicago. The Cubs ended up taking an early lead, but dropped this game 18-4. Happ finished the game... Read More
Avisail Garcia Scratched Due To Minor Injury
Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia (hand) was scratched during Sunday's game against the Houston Astros. The 30-year-old outfielder sat this one out due to left hand inflammation. He's not expected to land on the injured list, but could very well miss a few games due to this issue. Garcia is hitting .223/.264/.293 with three homers,... Read More
Starling Marte To Return On Sunday
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (quad) will return to the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. This is his first time being in the lineup since leaving during Tuesday's game. Marte will start in right field and bat second versus lefty Patrick Sandoval. He's slashing .277/.316/.441 with seven homers, 33... Read More
Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 10
We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best... Read More
Yermin Mercedes Designated For Assignment
The Chicago White Sox designated outfielder/designated hitter Yermin Mercedes for assignment on Sunday amid a flurry of roster moves. The team also placed left-hander Aaron Bummer (lat) on the 15-day injured list with a left lat strain, optioned right-hander Davis Martin to Triple-A Charlotte, recalled left-hander Tanner Banks from Charlotte and selected the contract of... Read More
David Peralta On The Bench Against Lefty
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez. Peralta, who hits from the left side of the plate, will take a seat against a southpaw pitcher for the 13th time out of 15 times that the team has faced a left-hander on the mound.... Read More
Chas McCormick Out Against Marlins
Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. McCormick could probably use a day off, as the 27-year-old is hitting just .200 with a home run in 15 at-bats so far in the month of June. Overall, McCormick is slashing .227/.290/.418 with six home runs, 15... Read More
Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're in the thick of June now as the summer weather is allowing bats the chance to wake up. This also means that teams feel more comfortable promoting their young players, though we're still waiting on some key names to get the call. This... Read More
Alek Thomas Will Continue To See Regular At-Bats
Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Alek Thomas, one of the team's most well-regarded prospects, will continue to see regular at-bats, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Meanwhile, Daulton Varsho will play the outfield while getting only occasional starts behind the plate now that Carson Kelly is back from the injured list. Through 30 games entering Saturday, Thomas... Read More
Seiya Suzuki Shut Down For Five Days
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (finger) will be shut down from batting practice and some other baseball activities for at least five days to get the swelling all the way out of his injured finger. Suzuki's recovery from a sprained left ring finger is coming along slowly, and he hasn't played since May 26. There's... Read More
Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 10
We have completed another week of MLB action, making it time to make more waiver wire moves. With more and more injuries and players slumping, it is time to start changing our rosters. I want to emphasize that it is still not time to panic about your core players. Do not go dropping early picks... Read More
Adolis Garcia Belts Homer On Saturday
Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run in the Rangers' 11-9 comeback win over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. Garcia now has 12 homers to go with 40 RBI and eight steals on the season. While those counting stats are solid, his slash line remains ugly at .234/.274/.459 over... Read More
Starling Marte Expected To Return To Lineup On Sunday
According to SNY, New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (quadriceps) is expected to return to the lineup on Sunday for the Mets series finale against the Los Angeles Angels. Marte has missed three games while dealing with left quadriceps tightness. Marte is slashing .277/.316/.441 with seven home runs, 33 RBI, 36 runs scored, and eight... Read More
Aaron Judge Belts Two Homers On Saturday
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge belted two solo homers in the Yankees' 8-0 rout of the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Judge went 2-for-3 with three RBI and two runs scored in the contest. Judge now has 24 home runs on the year with a .313/.388/.691 slash, 48 RBI, and 50 runs scored. Judge remains... Read More
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/12/22 (Premium Content)
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/12/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top... Read More
Mike Trout Homers Twice, Pulled Early On Saturday
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (groin) went 3-for-4 with a pair of homers, a double, three RBI, and three runs scored in Saturday's 11-6 win over the New York Mets. He left Saturday's contest after six innings but reportedly did not appear to be injured. The Angels built up a big lead and were... Read More
Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Fantasy Baseball - Week 10
Now that we are two months into the season, we're starting to get a better idea of the MLB landscape. Not only are postseason races becoming more clear, but individual player struggles become more worrisome, while breakouts appear to be more legitimate. As the weather continues to warm up and the sun is shining, it... Read More
Jared Walsh Hits For The Cycle on Saturday
Los Angeles Angels first baseman/outfielder Jared Walsh went 4-for-5 with a solo home run, triple, double, and two additional RBI during Saturday's 11-6 victory over the New York Mets. The 28-year-old busted out of a slump in a big way on Saturday. He was hitting .150 (3-for-20) over his last five contests. Walsh singled in... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/12/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Welcome back my fellow RotoBallers to our free daily article for MLB DFS lineup picks and value plays. It's Sunday and although things are sometimes different on Sunday, it has always been one of my more profitable days. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 6/12/2022, Main... Read More
Starling Marte Remains Sidelined
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (quadriceps) will miss his third consecutive game while dealing with left quadriceps tightness. According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, Marte is feeling much better and probably could have played on Saturday, but the Mets aren't gambling with his health. The 33-year-old remains day-to-day. Marte is slashing .277/.316/.441 with seven... Read More
Nick Gordon Exits Early With Right Hamstring Tightness
Minnesota Twins shortstop/outfielder Nick Gordon (hamstring) exited Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays early with right hamstring tightness. He went 1-for-3 with a walk before leaving. The severity of Gordon's injury is unknown at this time, and he's considered day-to-day. The 26-year-old is slashing 25/.298/.368 with one home run, eight RBI, and three stolen... Read More
Byron Buxton Sitting Out On Saturday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is sitting out on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. This is just a routine day of rest for the 28-year-old, who's been on fire since the calendar flipped to June. Buxton has homered six times in the last six games and is on pace to shatter his previous career-high... Read More
Day Off For Ketel Marte Saturday
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Fantasy managers need to make sure to pull Marte out of their Saturday lineups. Marte has been pretty strong so far in the month of June, going 10-for-32 (.313) with two home runs, four RBI and five... Read More
Robbie Grossman Not Playing Against Blue Jays
Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman (knee) is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Grossman, who recently returned from the injured list, left the game early on Friday after fouling a ball off his knee. Luckily, X-rays came back negative, but he'll miss at least one game as a result.... Read More
LaMonte Wade Jr. Suffers Setback
San Francisco Giants outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (hamstring, knee) felt tightness in his left hamstring while doing baserunning drills, prompting the Giants to back off on his possible return. The team's medical staff prefers to consider Wade's injury "separate" from his knee. Wade was one of the Giants leading hitters last year with 18 home... Read More
Franmil Reyes To Start Rehab Assignment Tuesday
Cleveland Guardians skipper Terry Francona said that outfielder/designated hitter Franmil Reyes (hamstring) will begin his minor league rehab assignment as the DH for Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday. Reyes has been sidelined since May 25 with right hamstring tightness, but he's getting closer to a return to Cleveland's lineup after taking batting practice on Wednesday. It's... Read More
Week 10 MLB Injury News and Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates: Wander Franco, Starling Marte, Jack Flaherty, Jacob deGrom
We are now amazingly entering mid-June. Warmer weather has already shown what it can do with both the offensive categories (more home runs and runs scored) and injuries as well. This is the time of year to reassess your fantasy team category by category and try to push all-in or try to make a big... Read More
Jurickson Profar Triples Friday
San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar had a solid day at the dish on Friday, going 1-for-4 with a triple, walk, RBI and two runs, helping his club blow out the Colorado Rockies 9-0. He's hit safely in his last five games and over his last 30 contests he's hitting .315. Across 57 contests overall,... Read More
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Goes Deep Friday
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. joined in on the fun in Friday's 10-1 win over the Detroit Tigers, homering in the second inning. He later added a double and ended the game 2-for-5 with two RBI. Gurriel Jr. hasn't been himself through 52 games this season, slashing .257/.317/.372 with just three home runs... Read More