Ian Happ Reaches Three Times in Defeat

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ went 1-for-2 with a pair of walks in a 5-0 shutout loss to the San Diego Padres on Monday. Offense was at a premium for the Cubbies on Monday as they had no answers for Blake Snell and company. Happ was the only Cub to reach three times but he […]

Nick Senzel Dealing With Sore Knee

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel was scratched from the lineup on Monday due to right knee irritation. Senzel was initially in the lineup for Cincy's series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers but was held out due to the issue and was replaced in left field by T.J. Hopkins. The injury to Senzel does not appear […]

Trent Grisham Scratched Monday

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham (back) was scratched from his team's lineup ahead of a Monday night matchup against the Chicago Cubs. Grisham is dealing with back spasms, which will hold him out of the series opener against the Cubs. The Padres will turn to Fernando Tatis Jr. in center field while Brandon Dixon […]

Leody Taveras Back In The Lineup

Texas Rangers outfielder Leody Taveras (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. He suffered a bruised right knee during Saturday's game and was held out on Sunday as a precaution. It appears to be only a minor issue as Taveras is back on Monday. The 24-year-old is […]

Ramon Laureano Gets A Breather

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Laureano is riding an eight-game hitting streak since May 27, so this is a well deserved day off. He is heating up at the plate after a slow start to the season. Seth Brown will cover right […]

Jorge Soler Sitting Out On Monday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jorge Soler (thumb) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Kansas City Royals. The right-handed slugger apparently suffered a right thumb injury while taking his at-bat as a pinch-hitter during Sunday's contest. As a precaution, the Marlins are going to hold Soler out of this game. It sounds […]

Enrique Hernandez To Play Center Field Against Lefties

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that outfielder/infielder Enrique Hernandez will play center field against left-handed pitchers, and his role is to be determined against right-handers. Against Tampa Bay Rays lefty Shane McClanahan on Monday, Hernandez is in center field and is batting sixth. Pablo Reyes is at shortstop and is hitting seventh, while […]

Vidal Brujan Called Up And Starting Against Red Sox

Tampa Bay Rays infielder/outfielder Vidal Brujan was called up from Triple-A Durham on Monday, and he's starting at second base and batting eighth in the lineup against Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello. Brujan rejoins the big-league squad with second baseman Brandon Lowe (back) landing on the injured list. The 25-year-old Dominican has just five […]

Wander Franco Returns, Randy Arozarena Resting Monday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup on Monday and is hitting second against Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello. Meanwhile, outfielder Randy Arozarena is taking the day off. Franco returned to the lineup on Friday after missing some time last week with a shoulder injury, but he tweaked […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/5/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/5/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Back to a somewhat normal schedule today, though we should note the early start time for the main slate (7 games) at 6:40 PM EST.   Starting Pitchers Each day we try to give you […]

Adam Duvall Thinks He'll Return Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Adam Duvall (wrist) is back in the team's clubhouse, but he'll play in more minor-league rehab games this week. Barring a setback, he thinks he's in line to be activated from the injured list on Friday when he's first eligible to come off the 60-day IL. Duvall went 1-for-2 with his […]

Christian Arroyo Activated, Raimel Tapia Designated For Assignment

The Boston Red Sox activated infielder Christian Arroyo (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and designated outfielder Raimel Tapia for assignment in a corresponding move. Arroyo is back in the starting lineup on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays and left-hander Shane McClanahan, playing second base and batting ninth. The 28-year-old will return […]

Heston Kjerstad Promoted To Triple-A

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad is being promoted to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday. The 24-year-old was the second overall pick by the O's from the 2020 Amateur Draft. He's slashing .300/.370/.572 with 11 homers, 22 RBI in 200 plate appearances at Double-A Bowie right now. He's clearly ready for the next level and could be […]

Aaron Judge To Undergo Additional Testing

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (toe) has been sidelined since injuring his toe during Saturday's contest. The organization fears Judge might've broken his big toe, which would obviously send him to the injured list. That being said, the Yankees will have Judge undergo additional testing on Monday. The Yankees are off on Monday, so […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 11

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 […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're onto June and the waiver wire is heating up with the weather. It's important that you keep your window of analysis shifting down the line as timeframes change. The entire season's line of statistics is important, but putting the last few weeks or […]

Aaron Judge Held Out On Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (toe) is being held out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The right-handed slugger suffered a minor toe injury during Saturday's contest. As a result, the Yankees are going to have Judge sit out this contest. Manager Aaron Boone said Judge is sore […]

Cody Bellinger Not Expected Back During Road Trip

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (knee) has made "good strides" in the last few days. However, Bellinger isn't expected back anytime soon, with the veteran stating that a potential return during the team's road trip out west is "probably too aggressive." Bellinger has been running the bases and doing agility work of late. But nobody […]

Orlando Arcia (2B/SS/OF, ATL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Although Arcia operates primarily as a middle infielder for the Braves, he does now carry outfielder eligibility. That positional flexibility makes him an even more intriguing fantasy asset. Arcia also has the production to justify rostering him. He's slashing .312/.368/.464 with four home […]

Leody Taveras Taking A Seat On Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Leody Taveras is absent from the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Seattle Mariners. This is just a routine day off for the 24-year-old outfielder, who's been terrific this season for the Rangers. Taveras is slashing .306/.360/.452 with three home runs, 23 RBI, and five stolen bases over 157 at-bats. Travis […]

Jose Siri Scratched From The Lineup On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Siri was scratched from Sunday's series finale against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. Siri was on the original lineup card, starting in center field and batting seventh but was removed. Manuel Margot is now starting in center field and batting seventh in his place. The team has not released […]

Top Five Injured Players To Stash In Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

This list will highlight the top five hitters and pitchers to hold in your IL spots in re-draft fantasy baseball leagues.  As players injured early in the season begin to make their way back to their respective teams, it's time to check who is coming back sooner than later. These five players are available in […]

Alex Kirilloff Scratched Due To Illness

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff (illness) was scratched from the lineup on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians due to an illness. Kirilloff has only played in 26 games so far this year because of injury, but now that he's back, he's been hitting well with a .304 average (24-for-79) with four doubles, three home runs, […]

Byron Buxton, Carlos Correa Remain Out Against Guardians

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (ribs) and shortstop Carlos Correa (foot) remain out of the lineup on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians. Manager Rocco Baldelli said he's "optimistic" that Buxton and Correa will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays after their off day on Monday. Buxton will miss a third […]

Sal Frelick Begins Baseball Activities

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Sal Frelick (thumb) is making progress in his recovery from a thumb sprain. The outfielder is currently doing baseball activities, with manager Craig Counsell reporting that he is hitting off a tee and soft toss. The Brewers expect Frelick to return to the field by the third week of June. The […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 11

Welcome to Week 11 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitters. We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make […]

Colton Cowser Goes 2-for-3 In Return From Injury

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Colton Cowser (quad) has returned to Triple-A Norfolk after a stint on the injured list due to quad issues, going 2-for-3 with two RBI. The 23-year-old slashed .394/.529/.679 with seven home runs, 24 RBI, and 39 runs in his last 30 games before being sent to the injured list. While he […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/4/23

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 […]

Tommy Edman Quiet in Saturday's Loss

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Edman went 0-for-4 in Saturday’s 4-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Edman has had a tough time generating offense at the plate recently. He's recorded a base hit in just two of his last 27 at-bats over his previous eight games played. In that time, he has no home runs […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 11

This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 11 – June 5 through June 11. 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 […]