All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 10/19/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! Thanks to Houston's Game 3 win over Texas, we are guaranteed at least two additional two-game slates in our MLB DFS season. Arizona will try to match the Astros, win their Game 3 duel with Philadelphia, and claw its way back […]

Jake Fraley Undergoes Surgery On His Toe

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (toe) underwent surgery on Oct. 11 to fix the fracture in his left fourth toe and he's expected to be fully healed before the start of spring training next year. Fraley held off on surgery and played through a stress fracture in his toe in the final month of the […]

Kyle Tucker Dropped To Sixth Spot Amid Slump

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker hasn't done much this postseason and has now been dropped to sixth in the batting order against right-hander Max Scherzer and the Texas Rangers for Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Wednesday evening. With Tucker moving down, veteran outfielder Michael Brantley, who is starting in left field, […]

Evan Carter Moved Up To Three-Hole For Game 3 Of ALCS

Texas Rangers rookie outfielder Evan Carter is starting in left field and batting in the third spot for Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Wednesday against the Houston Astros and right-hander Cristian Javier. Designated hitter Mitch Garver has been moved down to sixth. Carter has mostly hit fifth in the postseason but […]

Kyle Schwarber Hits Two More Bombs In Rout Over Diamondbacks

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber continued his all-or-nothing ways in the 10-0 rout over the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series to help the Phils take a commanding two games to none lead in the best-of-seven series. Schwarber went 2-for-3 with two solo home runs, […]

Evan Carter Could Hit Third In Game 3 Against Astros

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said on Tuesday that he was considering hitting rookie outfielder Evan Carter in the three-hole for Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Wednesday against Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier. Carter had previously been hitting fifth in the Rangers lineup. Despite being hot with the lumber in his […]

2024 Los Angeles Dodgers Top 10 Fantasy Baseball Prospects

Welcome to my 2024 team-by-team prospect rankings. Over the next few months, I'll be going through all 30 MLB farm systems, ranking my top 10 in each system, and discussing the profiles and long-term outlooks of these players. After covering the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies, we continue through the National League West with […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlooks for Dynasty (AFL Week 3) - Benny Montgomery, Tyler Locklear, Wilmer Flores, more

The first two weeks of the Arizona Fall League (AFL) is in the books, and already certain prospects are beginning to show out in their fall assignment. The Padres' Jakob Marsee has blown people away as have top pitching prospects Ricky Tiedemann in the Blue Jays' organization and Jackson Jobe of the Tigers. The Arizona […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/18/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! It's do-or-die time for the Houston Astros in Game 3 of the ALCS. Texas took both games at Minute Maid Park and has an opportunity to advance to their first World Series since 2011 if they win two of the following […]

Dodgers Expected To Retain Dave Roberts

Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said at his end-of-season press conference on Tuesday that the team doesn't anticipate any major staff changes this offseason, including with manager Dave Roberts. The Dodgers were swept by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the National League Division Series this year, which was the first time LA […]

Kyle Tucker Could Be Moved Down The Batting Order

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said on Tuesday that he's considering moving outfielder Kyle Tucker down in the batting order as a "temporary" measure. "They're terrible. I feel fine, just my swing is not there. I haven't done anything with any of the pitches. It's been tough," Tucker said about his playoff at-bats. Tucker is […]

Rangers Still Without A Loss This Postseason

The Texas Rangers have certainly gotten hot at the right time in October and have so far gone a perfect 7-0 in the postseason after beating the Houston Astros in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on Monday to take a two games to none lead in the best-of seven series. Only the […]

Kyle Schwarber Hits Another Leadoff Homer, Sets New Record

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber hit a leadoff home run off Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen in the bottom of the first inning of Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Tuesday night to set a new postseason record. The long ball marked Schwarber's fourth leadoff homer of his postseason career, moving him […]

Bryce Harper Homers On His Birthday In Game 1 Win

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/first baseman Bryce Harper had a pretty fun birthday (he turned 31) on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and a walk in a 5-3 win. Harper joined Willie Aikens, Evan Longoria and […]

Carson Fulmer, Others Outrighted By Angels

The Los Angeles Angels outrighted right-hander Carson Fulmer, catcher Chad Wallach, outfielder Brett Phillips and pitcher Jhonathan Diaz to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday. Wallach and Phillips are arbitration-eligible, so they were likely to be non-tendered. Each of the players could still re-sign with the team despite reaching free agency this offseason. Fulmer, 29, pitched […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/17/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! The ALCS is taking a break today, so we have a Showdown/Single-game slate for the National League. Philadelphia bashed its way to a 1-0 lead over Arizona on Monday night. The Diamondbacks need to respond before heading to the desert for Games […]

Kim Ng Out As Marlins General Manager

Miami Marlins general manager Kim Ng is leaving the organization after three seasons after it was announced on Monday that she declined her mutual option for the 2024 season. Marlins principal owner Bruce Sherman said that the organization had exercised its option on Ng for next year. Ng became the league's highest-ranking woman in baseball […]

Robbie Grossman Starting Over Evan Carter In Game 2

Texas Rangers outfielder Robbie Grossman, not rookie Evan Carter, will make the start in left field and will bat third for Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on Monday against Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez. Carter, who hasn't looked like a rookie at all in the playoffs by going 7-for-18 (.389) with a […]

Yordan Alvarez Dealing With Virus But In Game 2 Lineup

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (illness) is dealing with a virus that has caused an upset stomach and headaches, but he is serving as the DH and batting cleanup in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on Monday against Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. Alvarez was not part of pre-game introductions in […]

Top 10 Fantasy Baseball Prospects For 2024 Colorado Rockies

Welcome to my 2024 team-by-team prospect rankings. Over the next few months, I'll be going through all 30 MLB farm systems, ranking my top 10 in each system, and discussing the profiles and long-term outlooks of these players. After starting with the Arizona Diamondbacks, we shift over to the always intriguing Colorado Rockies farm system […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 10/16/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Monday, RotoBallers! It's one of the few two-game slates left of the 2023 season, so let's make it count. Houston will have a problem if it can't get a Game 2 win. Meanwhile, Arizona will try to keep the good times and underdog […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/15/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top […]

Alex Kirilloff To Have Shoulder Surgery This Month

Minnesota Twins first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff (shoulder) is scheduled to undergo labrum repair surgery on his right shoulder later this month. Kirilloff was replaced on the roster for the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros by Byron Buxton when he had a setback with his shoulder, which he initially injured in July. The […]

Byron Buxton Undergoes Arthroscopic Knee Surgery

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (knee) underwent an arthroscopic procedure to excise the plica in his right knee on Friday, which the Twins hope will alleviate the patellar tendinitis risk and symptoms moving forward. The plan remains to get Buxton ready to play center field in 2024. Buxton was a late addition to the roster […]

Nick Castellanos Goes Deep Twice To Send Braves Packing

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos was the difference in the series-clinching 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday in Game 4 of the National League Division Series. Castellanos was seeing the ball well, going 3-for-3 with two solo home runs and a walk to send the Phillies to the Championship Series for the second […]

Eddie Rosario Taking A Seat Versus Lefty In Game 4 Thursday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario will be on the bench to begin Thursday's Game 4 of the NLDS versus the Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Ranger Suarez. As has been the case all season long, Rosario will yield left-field duties to the righty-swinging Kevin Pillar against a southpaw starter but it's likely he will enter the […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/12/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have our first showdown slate of the postseason today. The Phillies are at home up 2-1 against the Braves with a birth to the National League Championship Series on the line. Showdown baseball is my favorite kind of baseball. I have talked to […]

Austin Slater Undergoes Surgery

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater (elbow) underwent scheduled surgery on his right elbow on Wednesday. The 30-year-old outfielder had surgery to remove a bone spur in his elbow. The hope is that the surgery will fix the lingering nerve discomfort Slater has been having in his right elbow. Slater will need roughly four months […]

James Outman To Sit Out Game 3

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder James Outman is not in the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's Game 3 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Dodgers will opt to use Kike Hernandez in center field versus right-hander Brandon Pfaadt on Wednesday. Outman is 0-for-5 with three strikeouts over the first two games in this series. The Dodgers can't […]

Enrique Hernandez Starting In Center Field For Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Enrique Hernandez is getting the nod in center field over James Outman on Wednesday in Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks and rookie right-hander Brandon Pfaadt. Hernandez will hit seventh in the batting order. It will be the 32-year-old veteran's first start of this postseason […]