Esteury Ruiz Triples In First Rehab Game

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz (shoulder) went 1-for-2 with a triple, a run scored and a strikeout on Friday in his first minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Las Vegas. Ruiz played five innings in center field on defense. Expect the 24-year-old speedster to play in a few more rehab games with Vegas before the A's […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty News and Notes: Riley Greene, Jarren Duran, Ha-Seong Kim, and More!

In the dynasty world, news and notes articles take on a whole new meaning. Not only are we discussing short-term value with these players, but we need to look long-term as well. A good dynasty manager is like Crazy Eyes from the movie Mr. Deeds. You have to have one eye on the present and […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/29/23

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 […]

When Will Nestor Cortés Jr. Return From The Injured List? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

The New York Yankees are not having a good season. They currently reside in last place in the American League East and need a lot of help if they want to make the playoffs. The good news is, they already have help on the way. On Friday, the reigning American League MVP, Aaron Judge, returned […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/29/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun weekend DFS slate. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! We have a jam-packed Saturday with a 13-game main slate and a lot of plays to break down. Let's get to it! This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks […]

Eric Cross' Top 50 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (July)

The July Top 500 prospect rankings update is always my favorite update during the season. Why? Well, I get to add all the recent MLB draft prospects to the mix which was around 70 overall in my top 500. This time of year truly fits the term "Christmas in July" for us prospect rankers. These […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Adolis Garcia, Yandy Diaz, Corbin Carroll, Bryson Stott

Welcome RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball breakout hitters article for Week 18. As always, we are here to bring you a few MLB hitters whose advanced metrics are popping out. My name is Joshua Costello, and I will be giving you 3-5 hitter names that seem to have sustainable improved production this season. Most of […]

Avisail Garcia Continues Rehab Assignment At Triple-A

Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia (back) was scheduled to play nine innings in right field for Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday. He entered the day going 3-for-8 with three walks, a double, one home run, three RBI and two strikeouts in three games for Jacksonville since restarting his rehab assignment. He initially began a rehab assignment […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Does Baseball Activities

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (oblique) completed a full on-field workout and did running and outfield drills on Friday, July 28. Chisholm exited the team's series finale against the Atlanta Braves on July 2 with a left-oblique strain after he struck out in the sixth inning and has been on the shelf ever since. […]

Juan Soto In Starting Lineup Versus Rangers

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto (finger) is starting in left field and batting third for the start of a weekend series on Friday against the Texas Rangers and right-hander Dane Dunning. Soto was set to undergo an MRI exam during the off day on Thursday for a right middle-finger injury that has been bothering […]

Joey Gallo, Alex Kirilloff In Action Against Royals

Minnesota Twins outfielder Joey Gallo (illness) and first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff (shoulder) are both back in the lineup on Friday against Kansas City Royals right-hander Brady Singer. Gallo is in left field and is batting ninth, while Kirilloff is at first base and hitting third in the order. Gallo left the game early on Wednesday, […]

Byron Buxton Not Playing Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton is not in the team's starting lineup on Friday for the series opener against the Kansas City Royals. Buxton was removed from the paternity list on Thursday, but they'll hold the slumping outfielder out of the lineup for the first game of a weekend series. Matt Wallner is serving […]

Cedric Mullins, Aaron Hicks Expected Back In August

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias is confident that both outfielders Cedric Mullins (groin) and Aaron Hicks (hamstring) will return to play a "large part of August." The team is currently happy with their center field options in the meantime -- Colton Cowser, Ryan McKenna and Austin Hays -- and won't let the situation impact […]

Aaron Judge Serving As DH In First Game Back

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (toe) is serving as the designated hitter and batting second in the Yankees lineup on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles and right-handed rookie Grayson Rodriguez in his first game back from the injured list. Judge hasn't played since tearing a ligament in his right big toe in early June, […]

Jesus Sanchez Back In Friday's Lineup

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez (neck) is back in action on Friday, starting in center field and batting cleanup against the visiting Detroit Tigers and right-hander Reese Olson. Sanchez left the game early on Wednesday with neck tightness, but it wasn't a serious injury and he'll be available for a series against the Tigers this […]

George Springer Dropped To Fifth In Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is starting in right field on Friday against Los Angeles Angels right-hander Lucas Giolito, but he's been dropped to fifth in the batting order. Meanwhile, second baseman Whit Merrifield is taking over the leadoff spot for the Jays. Springer has hit leadoff for Toronto this entire season, but he […]

Aaron Judge Activated From 10-Day Injured List

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (toe) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. The right-handed slugger has been out since early June due to a torn ligament in his big right toe. His return is going to be a significant boost to the Yankees lineup that has been sluggish without him. […]

Dodgers Showing Interest In Mark Canha, Tommy Pham

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to bulk up their roster as they attempt to stay on top of the NL West. That being said, the team is reportedly interested in acquiring outfielders Mark Canha and Tommy Pham from the New York Mets. The Mets are reportedly seeking lower level prospects in return for the […]

Willie Calhoun Designated For Assignment By Yankees

The New York Yankees reinstated outfielder Willie Calhoun (quadriceps) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and designated him for assignment. If Calhoun clears waivers, he'll be free to sign with any major-league team. The 28-year-old only managed to play in 44 games for the Yankees this year, and he was slashing .239/.309/.403 with five […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/28/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/28/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's a pretty loaded 14-game slate on a Friday night with no shortage of options at every position. These slates are tough, but I am going to do my best to help you navigate it […]

Main Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/28/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Friday, 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 slate of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! We have a typical Friday main slate on our hands […]

Steven Kwan Stays Hot With Big Game Thursday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan has been on a tear recently and didn't slow down on Thursday, managing two hits, a triple, and a pair of runs over five at-bats, helping his team to a 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox. The sophomore is now hitting .315 in July with a .848 OPS. On […]

Tyler O'Neill Registers Three Knocks Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill had a big day with the stick on Thursday, collecting three hits in three at-bats, with a double and a walk. The game brought the 28-year-old's slash line to .252/.326/.370, while he also has just two home runs, 16 runs, nine RBI, and a pair of steals across 37 […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Mike Trout, Juan Soto, Starling Marte, Tommy Edman, Willson Contreras, more

The weekend is upon us and the MLB season is flying by. However, there are plenty of must-start studs in this week's injury headlines, so fantasy managers will need to be ready to pivot at multiple positions. Let's take a look at injured hitters including Mike Trout, Juan Soto, Starling Marte, Tommy Edman, Willson Contreras, […]

Kris Bryant Fantasy Baseball Updates - Ben Rosener’s MLB Beat

Major League Baseball’s regular season continues, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers missed in the winter months. Lineup news, regular waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage. This column aims to cover any fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains to your fantasy team. […]

Carlos Santana Fantasy Baseball Updates - Ben Rosener’s MLB Beat

Major League Baseball’s regular season continues, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers missed in the winter months—lineup news, regular waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage. This column aims to cover any fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains to your fantasy team. Has […]

Josh Naylor Pops Two Doubles, Continues Raking

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor went 2-for-4 with a walk, two doubles, a run scored, and three RBI on Thursday, leading the club to a 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox. Naylor just keeps hitting, as he now has a .304/.345/.504 slash line to go with 15 homers, 41 runs scored, and a […]

Hunter Renfroe Shows Signs Of Life Thursday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Hunter Renfroe had a big day Thursday, going 6-for-9 with a homer, two doubles, two runs, and two RBI over their doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers. It's a much-needed strong showing for the 31-year-old, who has struggled mightily since a strong April, especially in July where he had slashed just .179/.313/.304 […]

Taylor Ward Launches Two Home Runs Thursday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward went 2-for-8 with two home runs, three RBI, three runs, and a walk during both games of Thursday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers. Ward blasted a two-run shot and a solo homer in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader off southpaw Zach Logue. The 29-year-old is up to 14 home […]

Brian Anderson Expected To Return In August

Milwaukee Brewers' third baseman/outfielder Brian Anderson (back) isn't expected to return from the injured list until early-to-mid August. He has been sidelined since July 16 after suffering a lower-back strain. The 30-year-old took grounders and hit in the cage earlier in the week. Anderson is slashing .229/.317/.373 with nine homers and 38 RBI over 383 […]