Ceddanne Rafaela Homers To Extend 13-Game Hitting Streak

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Ceddanne Rafaela hit a home run to extend his hit streak to 13 games for Double-A Portland. During this hit streak, the 22-year-old is 19-for-54 with four home runs, 12 RBI, 12 runs, and five stolen bases. Despite this hot stretch, he only has a .754 OPS through 47 games […]

Willie Calhoun Hitting Leadoff Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Willie Calhoun has been moved up to the leadoff spot for Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Lance Lynn. It's the first start of the season out of the leadoff spot for Calhoun who is being moved up in an effort to stretch out […]

June Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Updated Rest-of-Season Outlooks by Nick Mariano

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We are in Week 11, and more than two months of the regular season are in the books. It's time for another rankings check-in. Below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated 2023 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) as of June 7, 2023. These rankings are […]

Diamondbacks-Nationals Postponed Thursday

The game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Washington Nationals on Thursday has been postponed due to the poor air quality in the Washington, D.C. area because of the wildfires in Canada. The contest will be made up on Thursday, June 22. Right-hander Merrill Kelly was scheduled to start for Arizona, while right-hander Josiah Gray was […]

Trayce Thompson To Miss More Than A Month

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Trayce Thompson (oblique) will miss more than a month of action due to the oblique strain he suffered on June 3, according to manager Dave Roberts. He should return before the season ends, though he hasn't offered much fantasy value over 36 games. Before going on the shelf, Thompson was hitting […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/8/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! There are 10 games spread throughout the day, but this article will focus on the main slates on DraftKings and FanDuel that begin in the evening. Unfortunately, the White Sox-Yankees game is the second game of a doubleheader, and their players […]

Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Rest-Of-Season Updates: Elly De La Cruz, Andrew Abbott, Tyler Glasnow, Josh Naylor, more

Hey RotoBallers, we are more than two months into the season and it's time for another check-in for our fantasy baseball rankings. A lot of breaking news has happened recently. There have been some notable injuries as Texas Rangers ace  Jacob deGrom (forearm) is set to undergo Tommy John surgery and is out for the […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/8/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have an even split today with five early and five evening games. The two doubleheader games from the middle of the day are left off of both sites. I'll cover both slates for you, so come along for a full day of baseball here at RotoBaller! We had serious air quality issues take away […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (Early Slate - 6/8/23): MLB DFS Lineups

We have an even split today with five early and five evening games. The two doubleheader games from the middle of the day are left off of both sites. I'll cover both slates for you, so come along for a full day of baseball here at RotoBaller! We had serious air quality issues take away […]

Juan Soto Produces Five Hits And Four RBI In Padres Victory

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto was 5-for-5 at the plate with four RBI, propelling the Padres to a 10-3 victory over the Mariners Wednesday. Soto hammered an RBI double to center field in the seventh inning to record his last hit of the evening. The 24-year-old sensation has been a force to be reckoned […]

Joey Wiemer Grabs Four Hits In Brewers Win

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Joey Wiemer went 4-for-4 at the plate in a 10-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles Wednesday. Wiemer's incredible outing included two home runs and five RBI. The 24-year-old is hitting .231/.299/.429 with eight homers, 23 RBI, and nine swiped bags this season. Fantasy managers should be encouraged as the rookie is showing […]

Hunter Renfroe Goes On Paternity List

The Los Angeles Angels placed outfielder Hunter Renfroe on the paternity list on Wednesday and recalled outfielder Jo Adell from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move. Renfroe will be out for up to three games, so fantasy managers should expect to have him back at some point this weekend in the series against the […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. To Be Eased Into Baseball Activities

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (toe) had a positive report from a foot specialist on Wednesday, according to the team. Chisholm will be eased into baseball activities and will travel with the team on their road trip. The 25-year-old was diagnosed with turf toe in his right foot in the middle of May and […]

Christopher Morel Resting Again

Chicago Cubs outfielder Christopher Morel remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The 23-year-old will miss his second game in a row after going 2-for-29 over his last 10 games. Despite his recent struggles, Morel is still slashing .256/.318/.641 with nine home runs and 15 RBI in 21 […]

Jo Adell Recalled From Minors

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell has been recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday. The 24-year-old is a former first round pick of the Angels from the 2017 Amateur Draft. Last season, Adell hit .224/.264/.373 with eight home runs and 27 RBI in 88 games with the Angels. He has been on fire in […]

Adolis Garcia Gets Breather

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia is absent from the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. This appears to be a routine rest day for the veteran outfielder. He has been reliable this season, slashing .273/.331/.515 with 15 home runs and 52 RBI in 58 games this season. Robbie Grossman will cover […]

Justin Crawford - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Justin Crawford, OF, Philadelphia Phillies ANALYSIS: Last year, the Phillies spent their first-round pick on Crawford, a Bishop Gorman product, mere months after he turned 18 years old. The son of Carl Crawford dominated the prep circuit and has wasted no time making his presence felt within the Philadelphia organization. Crawford is an incredibly well-rounded athlete […]

Jake Fraley Scratched With Wrist Issue

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (wrist) has been scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a right wrist contusion. Fraley was hit by a pitch in Tuesday's contest and he's still feeling the effects on Wednesday. Will Benson is taking his place in right field and batting leadoff against Noah Syndergaard and […]

Tigers-Phillies Postponed Due To Wildfires

The game between the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia on Wednesday has been postponed due to poor air quality caused by the wildfires in Canada. Right-hander Reese Olson was scheduled to start this one for the Tigers, while right-hander Zach Wheeler was set to get the ball for the Phils. The contest will […]

Yankees-White Sox Postponed

The contest between the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox on Wednesday in the Bronx has been postponed due to poor air quality as a result of wildfires in Canada. Right-hander Lance Lynn was scheduled to start for the White Sox, and he was going to be opposed by Yankees rookie right-hander Randy Vasquez. […]

Jonny DeLuca Making Big-League Debut Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie outfielder Jonny DeLuca is making his major-league debut on Wednesday, starting in center field and batting eighth in the lineup against Cincinnati Reds left-hander Brandon Williamson. The Dodgers' No. 20 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, DeLuca got the call to the big leagues after hitting a combined .292 (57-for-195) with 11 […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Remains Out Of The Lineup Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is not in Wednesday's starting lineup against the Nationals as he continues to deal with a groin injury. Wednesday marks the third straight absence for Gurriel, who could be available off the bench, while any potential injured list stint would be retroactive to June 4. After a sluggish start, […]

Alex Ramirez Blasts Three-Run Homer

New York Mets outfield prospect Alex Ramirez hit a three-run home run in a game for High-A Brooklyn. This performance comes after he went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI on June 4. Despite this recent tear, the 20-year-old has been mediocre in his second season with Brooklyn, slashing .260/.344/.399 with five home […]

Kevin Alcantara Homers In Four-Hit Game

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Kevin Alcantara went 4-for-6 with a home run, three RBI, three runs, and a stolen base in a game for High-A South Bend. The 20-year-old has disappointed in his first season with South Bend, slashing .253/.280/.393 with a 24.6% strikeout rate and 3.2% walk rate in 41 games. However, he has […]

Aaron Hicks Hits First Homer With O's

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Aaron Hicks went 1-for-4 with his first home run with the team, two RBI, a run scored and a strikeout in the team's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night. Hicks is hitting just .226 (19-for-84) on the year, but since he was picked up by Baltimore, he's gone […]

Christian Yelich Picks Up Three Hits In Winning Effort

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich was seeing the ball well on Tuesday night in the team's 4-3 extra-innings win over the visiting Baltimore Orioles, as he finished the game 3-for-4 with two doubles, two stolen bases, a run scored and a walk. It was the fourth time in 2023 that Yelich has recorded three hits […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Aaron Judge, Byron Buxton, Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, Cody Bellinger, more

We're just under 10 weeks into the 2023 MLB season, and as always, the list of key injured players continues to grow. Each slate of games seems to come with a new fantasy baseball asset making injury headlines, so staying up to date on the latest news is key for staying competitive. Let's take a […]

Riley Greene Playing Catch

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene (leg) began playing catch on Tuesday, according to MLB.com, a necessary step in the rehab process. The former top prospect has been on the shelf since sustaining a stress fracture in his left fibula during a game on May 30. Greene looked to be breaking out before the ailment, slashing […]

Kerry Carpenter Not Playing The Field Yet On His Rehab Assignment

Detroit Tigers outfielder/designated hitter Kerry Carpenter (shoulder) has played in seven games with Triple-A Toledo as he rehabs from a sprained right shoulder. However, the slugger has yet to play the field and will need to do so before he can return to action in the big leagues. Still, Carpenter began throwing to bases on […]

Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds: Biggest xwOBA Surprises So Far in 2023 (Week 11)

Welcome to the Week 11 edition of Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds for the 2023 fantasy baseball season! Be sure to also check out all of our Statcast analysis for fantasy baseball, including the weekly series by Connelly Doan about Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds. It's hard to believe we're already 10 weeks into the […]