
James Wood Swats Fifth Homer
Washington Nationals outfield prospect James Wood hit his fifth home run of the season for High-A Wilmington. The IMG Academy product was all-around incredible in Wilmington's 6-5 win, going 3-for-3 with a home run, double, two walks, three runs, and two RBI. Through 31 games this season, he is slashing .282/.366/.564 with five home runs, […]

Dylan Carlson Optimistic About Ankle Injury
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (ankle) left Sunday's contest against the Boston Red Sox early after spraining his ankle on the basepaths. However, following the game, the former top prospect told reporters he isn't "overly worried," but the team will have to see how he's feeling on Monday before they can decide on a […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Jazz Chisholm Jr., Nico Hoerner, Jose Altuve, Max Fried, Drew Rasmussen, Anthony Rendon
A quarter of the 2023 MLB season is over. However, injuries are piling up, so many fantasy managers are left to navigate their way through the chaos. Meanwhile, other managers are getting some of their injured players back in the lineup, signaling there is plenty of time left to climb the standings. Let's take a […]

Lars Nootbaar Producing From Lead Off Spot
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar stayed hot at the dish Sunday, going 3-for-6 with a couple of doubles and three runs scored as the Cards routed the Boston Red Sox 9-1. He improves his slash line to .302/.432/.448 and has added three homers, 17 runs, 13 RBI, and five stolen bases in 96 at-bats. […]

Dylan Carlson Leaves Game With Ankle Sprain
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson (ankle) left Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox after spraining his ankle while running out a single in the second inning. He did stay in the game for an inning but had to come out in the third. He should be considered day-to-day for now and he expressed […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Reaches Three Times In Defeat
San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. went 1-for-2 with a double and two walks in a 4-0 shutout loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Tatis Jr. was one of just three Padres to collect a hit in this one as they couldn't get anything going against Tony Gonsolin and company. While most […]

Joey Gallo Expected To Play On Monday
Minnesota Twins outfielder Joey Gallo (hamstring) was forced to exit early during Monday's game against the Chicago Cubs. The left-handed slugger was pulled in the seventh inning due to hamstring tightness. It sounds like Gallo attempted to talk his way into staying in the game, but the team decided to take the cautious approach in […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 8
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 […]

Mitch Haniger Not In Sunday's Lineup
San Francisco Giants outfielder Mitch Haniger is absent from Sunday's lineup for the matchup with Brandon Pfaadt and the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 32-year-old is off to a slow start in his first season in California, slashing .179/.203/.321 through 15 games. Blake Sabol will play in the outfield instead, batting fifth. The rookie has been a […]

David Peralta Off Again Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder David Peralta is taking a seat to start Sunday's contest against Ryan Weathers and the San Diego Padres. The 35-year-old has disappointed thus far, batting .209 with a .544 OPS over 32 games. It will be Peralta's fourth time on the bench over the club's last five games, as all of […]

JJ Bleday Sitting Sunday
Oakland Athletics outfielder JJ Bleday is absent from Sunday's starting lineup for the game against Andrew Heaney and the Texas Rangers. The 25-year-old has been impressive with the bat over 11 games, slashing .324/.359/.649 with three homers, seven runs, and three RBI after the team promoted him in early May, but has sat against lefties. […]

Randal Grichuk Getting Sunday Off
Colorado Rockies outfielder Randal Grichuk isn't in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against right-hander Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies. The former 24th overall pick is slashing .349/.417/.512 with a home run and a stolen base over 11 games after beginning the year on the injured list. Brenton Doyle is starting in the outfield […]

Josh Naylor (1B/OF, CLE) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Naylor has homered in back-to-back games for the Guardians, with a monster game on Saturday night against Los Angeles. He hit a dinger and three RBI. Josh Naylor has had a go-ahead home run in the 8th inning in THREE STRAIGHT GAMES.#ForTheLand […]

Dominic Fletcher (OF, ARI)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 8
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Dominic Fletcher's career is just 11 games deep, but it's hard to imagine a much better start. He's slashing .457/.486/.629 with a home run and three doubles. The 25-year-old's torrid pace is definitely unsustainable, but he may settle in as a consistent […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 8
Welcome to Week 8 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 […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. To See A Specialist
According to Marlins skipper Skip Schumaker, outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (toe) will see a specialist. The 25-year-old ran into the center field wall while trying to make a catch during Saturday's meeting with the Reds and didn't return. While X-Rays were negative, Schumaker added Chisholm is dealing with turf toe. The speedster has amassed 33 […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/14/23
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/14/23 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 […]

JJ Bleday - Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 8
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: JJ Bleday was highlighted here last week, and his ownership is beginning to climb. He's slashing .353/.389/.706 in 10 games since being called up. That includes three home runs, 206 wRC+, and a .353 ISO. Bleday's sample size is small, but he's […]

Jorge Soler - Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 8
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Since Jorge Soler was highlighted here last week, he's hit safely in seven consecutive games. That includes three multi-hit performances and three home runs. He also accrued a nine percent ownership bump in that span. Overall, Soler is up to a .245/.323/.504 slash […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. With nearly 25% of the season in the books, you should have a good idea of which team weaknesses you must urgently address. While you can do so through trades, the waiver wire is always there for you with many options! At this point, […]

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Decisions for Julio Rodriguez, Teoscar Hernandez, Hunter Brown, Louie Varland, more
Welcome RotoBallers to my fantasy baseball start/sit article for the week ahead, May 15 - May 21. This week's article will focus on Julio Rodriguez, Teoscar Hernandez, Gabriel Moreno, Freddy Fermin, Tim Anderson, Jorge Polanco, Hunter Brown, and Louie Varland. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who to play in […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 8
This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 8 – May 15 through May 21. 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 8
We’re rounding around week eight of the fantasy baseball season. I know it takes some time to settle in, but there is no time to waste. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will outline the upcoming schedule, two-start pitchers, and a […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/14/23): 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 Mother's Day main slate features an enticing nine-game mix. […]

Top Five MLB Prospects To Stash For Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues (Week 8)
Welcome back to top prospects to stash! This list will highlight the top five hitting and pitching prospects to hold on your bench in re-draft fantasy baseball leagues. As more teams are incentivized to push their top prospects up the pecking order, the excitement of the game grows. These five fantasy baseball prospects are most […]

Mike Trout Scores A Run In Loss
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout went 0-for-4 with a run scored and a strikeout in an 8-6 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday. Trout was hit by a pitch in the top of the third inning and would later come around to score off an Anthony Rendon sacrifice fly. The typically reliable 31-year-old […]

Kyle Tucker Picks Up A Hit In Low Scoring Affair
Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went 1-for-4 with a single and a strikeout in a 3-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. There weren't a lot of runs to go around in this one as Tucker picked up just one of eight Houston hits. The 26-year-old has quietly been struggling over the last […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Reaches Twice, Swipes Two Bags
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. went 1-for-4 with a walk and two stolen bases in a 5-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. Acuna did his part on Saturday, reaching twice and notching a pair of steals but his teammates couldn't drive him in. The 25-year-old star is now up to 17 […]

Joc Pederson Day-To-Day With Hand Injury
San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson (hand) is day-to-day after being hit in the right by a pitch while squaring to bunt during Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He underwent x-rays, which came back negative. The 31-year-old appears to have avoided a severe injury and could return to the lineup as early as Sunday […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Starting Saturday On The Bench
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is absent from the lineup for Saturday's contest against the San Francisco Giants. The 29-year-old has been solid with the bat, batting .310 with five dingers, 23 runs, and 20 RBI over 35 games. Alek Thomas will play in the outfield instead, batting eighth. He's been cold at the […]