Reds Activate Jake Fraley From Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds activated outfielder Jake Fraley (wrist) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and optioned outfielder T.J. Hopkins to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Fraley is back in left field and is hitting fifth in Sunday's lineup against right-hander Ronel Blanco and the Houston Astros. The 28-year-old is back after missing just […]

Dominic Fletcher Placed On Temporary Inactive List

On June 13, the Arizona Diamondbacks placed outfield prospect Dominic Fletcher on the minor-league temporary inactive list (similar to MLB's bereavement/paternity list). He was on a solid stretch of hitting for Triple-A Reno, as he was slashing .389/.463/.417 since June 2. Fletcher has already debuted with the Diamondbacks. In his first 12 games this season, […]

Dylan Carlson Back In Lineup Against Mets

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (elbow) has returned to the starting lineup on Sunday against the New York Mets and right-hander Carlos Carrasco. Carlson is starting in right field and is batting sixth in the order. He was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to a left-elbow bruise, but he's back in there a day […]

Jesus Sanchez (OF, MIA) - Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: A week ago, Sanchez was picking up steam as a blossoming fantasy asset, but a subsequent slump has seen his ownership dip back down to single digits. Still, he carries a strong .270/.350/.492 slash line with six home runs through 45 games played. […]

Ryan O'Hearn (1B/OF, BAL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 12% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With Ryan Mountcastle moved to the injured list, Ryan O'Hearn becomes the beneficiary. He's been playing every day over the past week and making the most of the opportunity. O'Hearn may be more a streaming option than a long-term asset, depending on how […]

Ryan Noda (1B/OF, OAK) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 17% of Leagues ANALYSIS: In a largely subpar Oakland lineup, Ryan Noda continues to produce, hitting from the two-hole. He's carrying an impressive .838 OPS with seven home runs and 13 doubles through 67 games played. Though he wasn't a particularly heralded prospect before this season, […]

Luis Matos (OF, SF) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Luis Matos is the hottest waiver wire pickup at the moment. The 21-year-old is the Giants' fourth-ranked prospect and received his first call-up earlier this week. His promotion followed the loss of Mitch Haniger to the injured list, opening up a slot […]

Luke Raley (OF, TB) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 37% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Luke Raley has been a fixture on this list for most of the season and continues to put up impressive numbers. Through 54 games, he is slashing .270/.350/.597 with 12 home runs and eight stolen bases. Raley's only discernible downside at the […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/18/23

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 […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 13

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 13 - June 19th through June 25th. 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 […]

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Decisions for Spencer Torkelson, Ryan O'Hearn, Luis Matos, Bo Naylor, more

Welcome RotoBallers to my fantasy baseball start/sit article for the week ahead, June 19 - June 25. This week's article will focus on Spencer Torkelson, Ryan O'Hearn, Bo Bichette, Trea Turner, Tanner Bibee, Jesus Luzardo, Luis Matos, and Bo Naylor. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who to play in […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 13

This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 13 -- June 19 through June 25. 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 […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/18/23): 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 nine-game matinee mix on […]

Chris Taylor Diagnosed With A Bone Bruise

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman/outfielder Chris Taylor (knee) was injured in Friday's game against the Giants while running to first in the second inning. Fortunately, an MRI came back with positive results, revealing he suffered a right knee bruise. The 32-year-old, hitting .207 with 28 runs, 11 homers, 26 RBI, and seven stolen bases this […]

James Wood Hits Fourth Double-A Homer

Washington Nationals outfield prospect James Wood hit his fourth home run for Double-A Harrisburg. It is his 12th home run of the year, with the other eight coming from his time with High-A Wilmington. The IMG Academy product is slashing a solid .254/.282/.537 with eight runs, 14 RBI, and 25 strikeouts in 17 games with […]

Top Five Injured Players To Stash In Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

Welcome to our top fantasy baseball injury stashes for Week 12, looking at IL players as of June 16. Today's list of injured MLB players to consider stashing off the fantasy baseball waiver wire includes Harrison Bader, Jesse Winker, Ryan Mountcastle, Wade Miley, and Kenta Maeda. In case you're not yet familiar, this list is […]

Jesse Winker Activated From The Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Jesse Winker (neck) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The 29-year-old suffered a neck strain back in late May but has been activated and is starting on Saturday against the Pirates. Winker struggled before hitting the injured list with a .204/.315/.231 batting line to go along with […]

Cedric Mullins Progressing In His Rehab

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (groin) is steadily progressing in his rehab, per manager Brandon Hyde. "He's running well right now, taking positive steps every day," Hyde told reporters on Saturday. Mullins has been rehabbing at the team's complex in Sarasota, Florida, and appears to be progressing well. While there is still no timetable for […]

Stuart Fairchild Remains Absent Against Astros

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Stuart Fairchild (neck) remains out of the team's lineup on Saturday against the Houston Astros. Fairchild was scratched from Friday's lineup with neck stiffness and he's not ready to return yet this weekend. He's currently riding a three-game hitting streak, but he's gone just 8-for-40 (.200) overall in 12 games in the […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Steals Another Base Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in Friday's 8-1 win over the visiting Colorado Rockies, but he still managed to contribute for his team with a run scored, his MLB-leading 30th stolen base of the year and a walk. Acuna became the first player in modern history to record 15 […]

Patrick Wisdom Goes On 10-Day Injured List

The Chicago Cubs placed third baseman/outfielder Patrick Wisdom (wrist) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a right-wrist sprain. To add injury to insult, Wisdom has been atrocious at the plate in the last 18 games after hitting well in the first month of the 2023 season. In his last 18 games, he's gone […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/17/23

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 […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (Main Slate - 6/17/23): MLB DFS Lineups

Hello, RotoBallers! After a jam-packed Friday, I'm back with another Saturday edition of MLB DFS picks. There are fewer games in today's main slate, but there are more than enough options. This article contains my picks for the nine-game main slate on Saturday, June 17, 2023, for both DraftKings and FanDuel, which locks at 4:05 […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty Notes - Fantasy Baseball News and Outlooks for Gunnar Henderson, Leody Taveras, Nolan Jones, Matt Mervis

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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Yordan Alvarez, Ryan Mountcastle, Nick Lodolo, Liam Hendriks, Ryan Helsley and more.....

June is winding down, as is the third month of the baseball season. Fantasy baseball teams are starting to feel the roster crunch with injuries. Every spot on your fantasy roster is important and every stat is important to help you climb the standings or maintain your lead in your leagues. Knowing how long a […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (Late Slate - 6/17/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

DraftKings took a ginsu to this slate and chopped it up again. FanDuel didn't split out the first two games. As far as we are concerned here at RotoBaller, those are on their own as well. The nine-game afternoon "main" slate will be covered in full here at RotoBaller. I'm here to discuss the four-game […]

Fantasy Baseball Draft Steals - Who Can Maintain Their Early-Season Success?

Now that we are over two months into the season, it's time to reflect on which early-season risers can stick around their current value. In this article, I will discuss three hitters and three pitchers that have performed above expectations this season. Of those players, I will share who I believe can continue their production […]

Matt Vierling Launches Two Homers In Tigers Win

Detroit Tigers outfielder Matt Vierling went 3-for-4 at the plate and launched two solo home runs as his team topped Minnesota 7-1 on Friday. The 26-year-old outfielder holds a season slash line of .268/.325/.425 with seven home runs, 19 RBI, and four swiped bags in his first year with the Tigers. Vierling has been productive […]

Tyler O'Neill Moved To 60-Day IL

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (back) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Friday. The 27-year-old has been on the shelf since the beginning of May because of a low back strain. He was cleared to play catch on Friday and will begin swinging a bat sometime next week. However, O'Neill, who is […]

Hot MLB Prospect Hitters and Potential Call-Ups: Mining the Minors for Fantasy Baseball

Welcome to the second episode of this season of this series where I comb through the minor league leaderboards to see who is hot at the plate and then try to break down whether the performance is for real and if this player should be somebody that we should have on our radars in redraft […]