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Rockies-Marlins Postponed Tuesday
The game between the Colorado Rockies and Miami Marlins has been postponed on Tuesday due to inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Right-hander German Marquez was scheduled to start for the Rockies, while right-hander Edward Cabrera was the scheduled starter for the Fish. Expect them both to... Read More
Kyle Lewis Could Go On Concussion Injured List
Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (head, neck) is dealing with concussion-like effects after taking a ball to the shoulder and then the head/neck area over the weekend, and the Mariners may place him on the concussion injured list. Lewis is unlikely to pinch hit on Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles. The 26-year-old will have to... Read More
Tommy Pham Scratched Tuesday
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tommy Pham (calf), who was set to return from a three-game suspension on Tuesday, was scratched from the starting lineup due to left calf discomfort. Nick Senzel, who was originally scheduled for a day off, will now start in center field and bat third against Boston Red Sox right-hander Michael Wacha. Pham... Read More
Brandon Nimmo Sitting Again On Tuesday
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (wrist) will be held out for the fourth straight game on Tuesday as the team takes on the Washington Nationals. Mark Canha will be covering center field and batting leadoff in the game. Nimmo is dealing with wrist soreness. He received a cortisone injection on Saturday, but his recovery... Read More
Mets Option Dominic Smith
The New York Mets optioned first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday and recalled right-hander Adonis Medina from Syracuse in a corresponding move. Smith has been atrocious this year, hitting just .186/.287/.256 with no home runs, 14 RBI, seven runs scored and 24 strikeouts in 101 plate appearances over 39 games, so he'll... Read More
Josh Naylor Sitting Against Lefty
Cleveland Guardians first baseman/outfielder Josh Naylor is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against Kansas City Royals left-hander Daniel Lynch. Outfielder Steven Kwan will also take a seat for Cleveland. Naylor has been great for fantasy managers so far this year, slashing .287/.342/.515 with an .857 OPS, six home runs, 25 RBI and 13... Read More
Tommy Pham Returns, Nick Senzel Out Against Boston
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tommy Pham is back in left field and is hitting third on Tuesday against Boston Red Sox right-hander Michael Wacha after his team-imposed three-game suspension. Meanwhile, outfielder Nick Senzel is taking the day off. Pham missed the series against the San Francisco Giants after slapping Giants outfielder Joc Pederson during a pre-game... Read More
Luis Robert Back From COVID Injured List
The Chicago White Sox reinstated outfielder Luis Robert from the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday and officially placed All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson (groin) on the 10-day injured list with a strained right groin in a corresponding move. Robert is expected to be back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin... Read More
Nick Castellanos Homers In Second Straight Game
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos went deep again Monday, giving him home runs in back-to-back games. He was 2-for-4 with the solo shot and a strikeout. He now has a modest five-game hitting streak, giving fantasy managers some hope that his .263/.320/.441 slash line for the season should be improving in short order. With seven... Read More
Mark Canha Scores Three Runs Monday
New York Mets outfielder Mark Canha reached base three times against the Washington Nationals Monday, going 2-for-4 with a walk, and he came around to score each time. Canha has had a productive last 15 games, slashing .286/.365/.446 with three of his four homers on the season in 56 at-bats. The power is a welcome... Read More
Nick Plummer Homers Again Monday
New York Mets outfielder Nick Plummer continues to make his presence felt since being called up to the big league team. After hitting a game-tying home run in the bottom of the ninth inning off Phillies closer Corey Knebel on Sunday, Plummer had a monster game Monday, going 3-for-4 with a home run, a double,... Read More
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/31/22 (Premium Content)
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/31/22 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... Read More
Austin Meadows To Start Rehab Assignment Wednesday
Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows (illness) will start a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday. Meadows was cleared to resume baseball activities last week while recovering from vertigo. The 27-year-old will likely play multiple rehab games on the farm, but he could return from the injured list during the team's upcoming five-game... Read More
Kris Bryant Having Issues Swinging
Colorado Rockies third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (back) looks strong, but manager Bud Black said he still cannot swing the bat with freedom and comfort. "The other aspects of the game, presently, he's fine throwing, running," Black said. "Those baseball activities, no problem. Swinging the bat is where we got to get to. He was limited.... Read More
Updated MLB Prospects Rankings - Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects (Week 8)
Welcome back RotoBallers to our weekly fantasy baseball prospect rankings. We have had several call-ups this week and as a result, the following players who will not be on the rankings this week that have been in the past are Adley Rutschman, Nolan Gorman, Matthew Liberatore, Roansy Contreras, Oscar Gonzalez, and Royce Lewis. Royce Lewis... Read More
Wil Myers Close To Returning
San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers (knee), who missed the last two games with right knee inflammation, is getting close to a return. Myers ran before the game on Monday, and manager Bob Melvin said he'd be available off the bench, although he never entered the 6-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. The 31-year-old... Read More
Cody Bellinger Day-To-Day With Adductor Strain
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (groin) was held out of action against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated that Bellinger's adductor flared up while he was in the batting cage on Sunday, and that the issue didn't get any better during Monday's batting cage session. Roberts labeled Bellinger as day-to-day.... Read More
Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 8
The minor league season rages on. Now that fantasy baseball teams have been drafted and the season is underway, it's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. At this point in the season, excellent prospect performances shouldn't be taken too seriously. Sure, there's no denying that short sample sizes can... Read More
Anthony Santander: Champ or Chump for Fantasy Baseball?
The fantasy baseball community has a nasty habit of ignoring players who don't play for the best teams, especially if they lose whatever might have made them appealing. For example, the Baltimore Orioles have been terrible for a while now and their hitters were rostered only because Camden Yards was a good ballpark for power.... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/31/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of our free MLB DFS lineup picks and value plays. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 5/31/2022, Main Slate at 7:05 pm Eastern Time. The lineup will range from some elite players to mid-priced options, and value plays. The main... Read More
Cody Bellinger Scratched With Leg Tightness
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger was scratched with left leg tightness ahead of his team's Monday night game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bellinger was replaced in center field by Kevin Pillar, who shifted over from left field. Hanser Alberto was not originally in the starting lineup but he will now hit ninth and play... Read More
Cubs Put Seiya Suzuki On Injured List
The Chicago Cubs officially placed outfielder Seiya Suzuki (finger) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a sprained left ring finger and recalled left-hander Brandon Hughes from Triple-A in a corresponding move. The Cubs also designated right-hander Robert Gsellman for assignment. Suzuki's IL move is retroactive to May 27. He hasn't played since injuring... Read More
Jeff McNeil Back, Brandon Nimmo Out Monday
New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil (leg) is back in the starting lineup as the designated hitter and is batting fifth on Monday against Washington Nationals right-hander Erick Fedde. Meanwhile, outfielder Brandon Nimmo (wrist) will miss his third straight game. McNeil had some wear and tear with his legs and didn't play on Sunday, but... Read More
Manuel Margot Getting A Breather
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Texas Rangers. Margot is getting a little breather after starting in each of the team's last five games. He continues to swing a hot bat and is now slashing .339/.395/.486 with an .881 OPS, three home runs, 23 RBI,... Read More
Seiya Suzuki Likely To Land On Injured List
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (finger) is likely to land on the injured list when considering how many games the Cubs have coming up. Skipper David Ross said that Suzuki pre-game workout didn't go well on Monday. Suzuki isn't in the starting lineup for Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers. Fantasy managers... Read More
Kyle Tucker Avoids Serious Injury
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (foot) will be held out of Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics. He hasn't played in a game since suffering a left foot injury during Saturday's game. Luckily, manager Dusty Baker mentioned that the MRI has revealed no structural damage. That means, Tucker should be considered day-to-day, so he could... Read More
Avisail Garcia Returns On Monday
Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia will return to the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. He was activated from the COVID-19 list on Sunday, but didn't make an appearance in that contest. He'll bat sixth and play right field versus right-hander Ryan Feltner on Monday. Fantasy managers should double check in their... Read More
Cedric Mullins Out On Monday
Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox. This appears to be a routine day off for Mullins after starting 10 straight games. Ryan McKenna will cover center field and bat eighth versus lefty Rich Hill on Monday. Fantasy managers should expect Mullins... Read More
Mickey Moniak Activated From Injured List
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Mickey Moniak (hand) has been activated from the 10-day injured list. He missed the first two months of the season due to a fractured right hand. The 24-year-old should provide solid depth to the Phillies outfield. He'll bat seventh and play left field versus righty Logan Webb on Monday. Fantasy managers should... Read More
Kyle Tucker Still Out Monday
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (foot) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Oakland Athletics. Tucker was removed from the game early on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners with left foot pain and hasn't played since. The Astros don't think he'll need to go on the injured list, so fantasy managers could... Read More
