The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 3

Welcome back to The Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on the hot seat... Read More

Charlie Blackmon Goes 4-For-5 In Sunday's Win

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon helped lead the team to a 6-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. He went 4-for-5 with a double, a stolen base, two RBI and two runs scored. Blackmon entered the game with a .227 batting average and a .715 OPS. However, after his big game, he's now slashing... Read More

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Fantasy Baseball - Week 3

We may be early into the MLB season, but that doesn't make each day not equally as important as the stretch run for fantasy baseball. Do I recommend checking your standings everyday for updates if you're in a roto league? No, although I must concede that I fall into this trap. Still, every extra boost... Read More

Steven Kwan Exits With Hamstring Tightness On Sunday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (hamstring) was removed in the third inning of Sunday's game against the New York Yankees due to right hamstring tightness. Ernie Clement came in to replace Kwan in left field. Kwan certainly got banged up this weekend in the Bronx. He suffered a head injury in Saturday's game after colliding... Read More

Brandon Marsh Scratched With Stomach Bug On Sunday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh (illness) was a late scratch from the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. According to Angels beat writer Sam Blum, Marsh came down with a stomach bug. Jo Adell and Taylor Ward will be the team's corner outfielders for Sunday's contest. Marsh is off to a... Read More

Steven Kwan In The Lineup Sunday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (head) cleared the league's concussion protocol and is starting in left field and hitting second on Sunday against New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole. Kwan hit the outfield wall hard on Saturday in the ninth inning, but the 24-year-old rookie remained in the game after being checked out by a... Read More

Mike Yastrzemski Tests Positive For COVID-19

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski tested positive for COVID-19 and will remain in D.C. until he tests negative, so he'll be out for a few days. The Giants will replace him on the active roster on Monday. He is experiencing mild symptoms and will have to pass through the league's protocols before returning to... Read More

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 4/24/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/24/22 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

Eloy Jimenez Estimated To Miss 6-8 Weeks

The Chicago White Sox estimate that outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) will miss six to eight weeks. The White Sox will place Jimenez on the 10-day injured list on Sunday after he was diagnosed with a right hamstring strain on Saturday. He'll undergo further evaluations when the team returns home on Monday. It's another tough blow... Read More

Ronald Acuna Jr. Reaches Base Five Times Saturday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) went 2-for-3 with a run scored, an RBI and three walks for Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday. The 24-year-old superstar had two hits, a walk and his second stolen base on Friday and is 5-for-12 on his rehab assignment for Gwinnett so far. "Looking at some of the video,... Read More

J.D. Martinez Not Playing In Series Finale

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez (groin) remains out of the starting lineup for the series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Martinez left the game against the Toronto Blue Jays last Wednesday early with left groin tightness and hasn't played since. The 34-year-old slugger was reportedly available to pinch hit on... Read More

Hunter Renfroe Swats Second Homer On Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Hunter Renfroe went 3-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. He took Cristopher Sanchez deep in the sixth inning for his second long ball of the season. The 30-year-old is starting to heat up and has now gone... Read More

Jorge Mateo Leads The Majors With Six Steals

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Jorge Mateo is slashing .229/.288/.271 with no home runs, three RBI, three runs scored, and league-leading six stolen bases over 14 games in 2022. He continues to be a threat on the base paths and has swiped three bags in back-to-back contests. However, the 26-year-old hasn't shown patience at the plate and... Read More

Week 3 MLB Injury News and Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Ronald Acuna, Eloy Jimenez, Luke Voit, Andrew Heaney, Alex Cobb

We are coming to the end of April, and May is just around the corner. Injuries are beginning to pile up for some teams and sometimes it could be hard keeping up with all of the fantasy-relevant injuries. I will continue to highlight players on the IL with their hopeful return timeframe and the next... Read More

Are These Early Slumps Worth Worrying About? Kyle Tucker, Mookie Betts, Cedric Mullins and more

We are less than two weeks into the season, and full panic mode is setting in for many fantasy players. It should not, but it is. Some of our draft picks perform poorly, and we always wonder what to do. It is even worse when watching some of our top draft picks struggle. So, what... Read More

Breakout Hitters to Watch for Fantasy Baseball Week 3

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of my "Breakout Hitters To Watch" series. And just like that, we are on our third version of the weekly breakout hitter watch analysis. For those who are not familiar, I'll be writing this article weekly and it will be published on Thursday mornings. So far, we have identified... Read More

Mike Trout Delivers Two Homers Saturday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout blasted a pair of solo homers on Saturday during his club's 5-4 loss to the Orioles. After missing three games earlier this week due to a hit-by-pitch on his hand, the three-time MVP took starter Spenser Watkins deep for both of his shots as he later added a single... Read More

Michael Conforto To Miss 2022 Season

Free agent outfielder Michael Conforto underwent shoulder surgery last week according to agent Scott Boras, and is expected to miss the entire 2022 season. The 29-year-old injured his shoulder during workouts in January which froze his free-agency market after the lockout, but Boras stated he is "expected to make a full recovery and return to... Read More

Harrison Bader Swipes Three Bags In Saturday's Win

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader went 0-for-2 with two walks, two runs scored, and three stolen bases during Saturday's 5-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. He stole a career-high three bases, something no Cardinals player had done since Carlos Beltran in 2012. The 27-year-old is off to a slow start this season, slashing .195/.298/.268... Read More

Ramon Laureano Set For Rehab Assignment Saturday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (suspension) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday. He is in line to return as soon as he's eligible, which is on May 8 when the A's face the Minnesota Twins. The 27-year-old has been serving a suspension to begin the 2022 season but should make his... Read More

Eloy Jimenez Sustains Significant Injury, Not Season-Ending

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) suffered a "significant" injury Saturday, but it is not expected to end his season, per manager Tony LaRussa. While attempting to run out a ground ball, he appeared to trip over first base, causing him to fall down awkwardly. He was down on the ground for a while... Read More

Garrett Cooper Absent From Saturday's Lineup

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against right-hander Ian Anderson and the Atlanta Braves. Jesus Aguilar will be covering first base and he's also slotted into the No. 2 spot in the lineup, where Cooper has primarily hit out of this year. After a solid start... Read More

Adam Duvall Back In The Lineup For Saturday's Game

Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall is back in action on Saturday after a one-game absence. He will be manning center field and batting seventh as the team faces right-hander Elieser Hernandez and the Miami Marlins. Duvall was forced to miss Friday's game due to a family-related illness. The 33-year-old is still looking for his first... Read More

Yandy Diaz Placed On COVID List, Vidal Brujan Called Up

The Tampa Bay Rays have placed third baseman Yandy Diaz on the COVID-19 injured list. According to the team, he has been dealing with symptoms, but it's unclear if he's tested positive or not. The Rays called up infielder/outfielder Vidal Brujan from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Brujan made his MLB debut with the team... Read More

Eloy Jimenez Carted Off The Field On Saturday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) took a rough fall to the ground in the second inning of Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. While attempting to run out a ground ball, he appeared to trip over first base, causing him to fall down awkwardly. He was down on the ground for a while.... Read More

Luis Robert Unlikely To Play This Weekend

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (groin) suffered a groin injury during this past Thursday's game while running out a ground ball. He wound up sitting out Friday's game and he isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game either. White Sox manager Tony La Russa gave an update on Robert's status on Friday. He said... Read More

George Springer Back In The Starting Lineup On Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (forearm) is set to return to the field for Saturday's game against his former team, the Houston Astros. He will be batting leadoff and slotting in as the team's designated hitter for the day. Springer suffered a forearm injury on Wednesday after he was hit by a pitch. He... Read More

Tyler Naquin Activated From COVID Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds activated outfielder Tyler Naquin from the COVID-19 related injured list on Saturday. The team optioned fellow outfielder TJ Friedl to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Additionally, pitcher Daniel Duarte (elbow) was transferred from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Naquin was out for the team's last four games. He'll... Read More

Charlie Blackmon Sitting In Game 1 Of Saturday's Doubleheader

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers. Left-hander Tarik Skubal will be on the mound for the Tigers. The left-handed Blackmon hasn't had a history of bad splits against lefties, but this year, he's slashing just .143/.200/.143 against southpaws while he's... Read More

Lane Thomas Leading Off In Saturday's Game

Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas will hit leadoff for the first time this year in Saturday's game against left-hander Alex Wood and the San Francisco Giants. Cesar Hernandez led off each of the team's first 16 games this year, but he is slotting in as the team's No. 6 hitter on Saturday. Thomas hasn't gotten... Read More