Josh Lowe To Start On The Bench Against Giants

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe is not in the starting lineup on Monday as the team takes on the San Francisco Giants. The Rays are going with a right-handed-heavy lineup with left-hander Sean Manaea set to serve as the bulk reliever for San Fran after right-handed opener Ryan Walker. With Lowe starting on the […]

Luke Raley Sitting On Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Luke Raley is not in the team's starting lineup on Monday for the start of a series against the San Francisco Giants. The Giants are using right-hander Ryan Walker as an opener, but lefty Sean Manaea will work as the bulk pitcher out of the bullpen. Harold Ramirez is serving as […]

Charlie Blackmon Activated And Starting Monday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (hand) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday and he's immediately in the starting lineup, serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff against Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly. Blackmon is returning after a two-month stint on the injured list due to a fractured right hand, but he'll […]

Wade Meckler Gets The Call To The Big Leagues

San Francisco Giants outfielder Wade Meckler has been promoted to the big leagues. The 23-year-old prospect has made three stops through the minor leagues en route to San Francisco. Most recently, he hit .400 with a homer in just 10 games at the Triple-A level. He began the season at High-A but has raked his […]

Andrew McCutchen Taking A Day Off Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen will start Monday's game against the New York Mets on the bench. It appears to be a normal day of rest for the 36-year-old veteran. Bryan Reynolds will serve as the designated hitter and bat second, while Connor Joe gets the start in left field while hitting leadoff against Mets […]

Jesus Sanchez, Joey Wendle Out Against Southpaw

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez and infielder Joey Wendle are both starting on the bench on Monday with the club facing Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez. Avisail Garcia is starting in left field and is batting seventh, while Jon Berti will handle shortstop and hit in the nine-hole on Monday against Valdez. Sanchez is hitting […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Getting A Day Off Monday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. is not in the team's starting lineup on Monday with the team facing left-hander Framber Valdez and the visiting Houston Astros. With Chisholm getting a day off, Bryan De La Cruz will make the start in center field while batting leadoff against Valdez. The oft-injured Chisholm should be rostered […]

Alec Burleson Sitting Against Lefty

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Alec Burleson is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Oakland Athletics and left-hander JP Sears. In his absence, Luken Baker will make the start at designated hitter and will bat eighth in the order against Sears. The 24-year-old left-handed-hitting Burleson will continue to sit against most southpaw, as […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Steals 55th Base In Loss

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. finished Sunday's 7-6 loss to the New York Mets with a 2-for-5 performance with a run scored, his 55th stolen base of the season and a strikeout. Acuna is having an MVP-type season in 2023 for the Braves, slashing an absurd .337/.421/.574 with a .995 OPS, 26 home runs, […]

Michael Conforto Homers In Win Over Rangers

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto hit a home run in Sunday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the visiting Texas Rangers. Conforto finished his day 2-for-3 with an RBI, a run scored and a walk in the winning effort. The 30-year-old left-handed slugger also homered in Saturday's contest and has been heating up at the plate […]

Bryan Reynolds Goes Deep Twice In Game 2 Loss

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds hit two home runs in Sunday's 6-5 loss in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the visiting Cincinnati Reds. Reynolds finished his day going 2-for-5 with two RBI, two runs scored and two strikeouts after going 0-for-4 in the first game of the doubleheader. The 28-year-old switch-hitter is now up […]

Starling Marte Might Not Return This Year

The New York Mets haven't offered a timeline on outfielder Starling Marte (groin), and it's reasonable to wonder if he'll make it back this year after being placed on the injured list with a right-groin strain. The Mets believe his groin strain might be connected to his offseason surgeries on his groin. Marte has deflected […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/14/23 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/14/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Just eight games on a Monday, but that's plenty of action to have a pretty fun DFS slate. Let's see where we want to go...   Starting Pitchers Each day we try to give you […]

Mike Tauchman (OF, CHC) - Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 21

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 44% of Leagues ANALYSIS: At 32 years old, Mike Tauchman has unexpectedly blossomed into a valuable part of the Cubs' lineup. He's slashing .283/.380/.438 with seven home runs and a 126 wRC+ through 67 games played this season. Tauchman's standout play has earned him a fixed […]

Luke Raley (1B/OF, TB) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 21

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Following an extremely rough July that saw them fall out of first place in the AL East, the Tampa Bay Rays' offense seems to finally be waking up -- and they need to since nearly their entire pitching staff is out with injuries. […]

Sal Frelick (OF, MIL) - Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 21

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 35% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Sal Frelick's MLB career is just 19 games deep, but the early returns are encouraging. The 23-year-old boasts a .264/.425/.509 slash line with three home runs and a pair of stolen bases. It didn't take long for Frelick to be moved up in […]

Chas McCormick Collects Two Hits And A Stolen Base in Astros Loss

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick was 2-for-4 and stole a base despite a 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. During the eighth inning, McCormick hit a one-out single. Once on board, the 28-year-old stole second base, but the Astros left him stranded. McCormick is having a sound season in Houston, as he […]

Jurickson Profar Exits Early On Sunday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Jurickson Profar (knee) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 30-year-old suffered a left knee injury while tracking a fly ball onto the warning track. He was likely taken out of the game as a precaution, but is expected to undergo further testing. The hope […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 21

Welcome to Week 21 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of August 14 - August 20, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN, Yahoo!, or Fantrax. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because we know […]

Mookie Betts Returns To The Lineup On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Mookie Betts is back in the lineup on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies. The 30-year-old superstar missed Saturday's game with a stomach bug but he's ready to go on Sunday, starting in right field and leading off against Rockies starter Kyle Freeland. Betts is putting together another excellent season with the […]

Cedric Mullins Taking A Seat On Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Seattle Mariners. Mullins was just activated from the injured list on Friday after missing a month with a groin issue, so it makes sense that Baltimore wants to ease him back into action. The 28-year-old is slashing .251/.338/.440 with […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Taking A Seat On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the San Diego Padres. This looks to just be a day of rest for the 29-year-old, who's been hot over the last few weeks. He's rocking a 1.010 OPS across the last 12 contests (44 at-bats). Overall, he's slashing […]

Luis Robert Jr. Still Out Against Brewers

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (finger) is still unable to play on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Oscar Colas is starting in center field and hitting seventh, while Gavin Sheets starts in right field and hits sixth in the lineup on Sunday against Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta. Robert sprained his right pinkie finger […]

Jorge Soler Out For Second Straight Game

Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler remains out of the team's starting lineup on Sunday as they take on the visiting New York Yankees. Soler isn't dealing with any injury as far as we know, but he was also out for rest purposes on Saturday. Josh Bell is serving as the designated hitter again and is […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Most of your league trade deadlines have now passed and that means it is just you and the waiver wire now. Fantasy baseball's marathon is nearing the home stretch of September, and that means expanded rosters and prospect parties. Things may feel "settled" and […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/13/23

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 […]

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Decisions for Tanner Bibee, Chase Silseth, Kerry Carpenter, Max Kepler, more

Welcome RotoBallers to my fantasy baseball start/sit article for the week ahead, August 14 - August 20. This week's article will focus on Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Davis Schneider, Joey Votto, Josh Bell, Tanner Bibee, Chase Silseth, Kerry Carpenter, and Max Kepler. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who to play in […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/13/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! Today's main slate features an enticing eight-game matinee mix. There […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 21

This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 21 -- August 14 through August 20. Whether your team is derailed by injuries or you’re simply ready to give up on your draft day darlings, navigating the waiver wire will be crucial to finding long-term success in fantasy baseball.  As […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 21

We are coming up on Week 21 of the fantasy baseball season. The calendar flips to August, and the fantasy baseball playoffs push to the forefront of our brains. But you can't let that stress you out. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This […]