Trent Grisham Absent From Saturday's Starting Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham is taking a spot on the bench to begin Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Gold Glove caliber fielder is slashing .205/.322/.378 this season with four long balls, 17 runs, and 12 RBI. With lefty Julio Urias on the bump, the left-handed Grisham will hand things over […]

Miguel Rojas Out Of Saturday's Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas will start Saturday's game on the bench against The San Diego Padres, according to MLB.com. The 10-year veteran is batting .183 this year amidst the worst offensive campaign of his career. Jason Heyward is taking his place in the lineup as the right-fielder, batting seventh. The 33-year-old is having […]

Edward Olivares Getting A Rest Saturday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Edward Olivares isn't in the lineup for Saturday's contest against Adrian Houser and the Milwaukee Brewers. The 27-year-old has given mixed results through 31 games, batting .239 with three homers but has added 17 runs, nine RBI, and three stolen bases. Nate Eaton is taking his spot in the outfield and […]

Tyrone Taylor Absent From Saturday's Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Tyrone Taylor is missing from the lineup for Saturday's matchup against Zack Greinke and the Kansas City Royals. The former second-round draft pick has struggled in limited action this year, batting .212 with one home run and three steals over 10 games. Instead, Owen Miller is taking his spot in the lineup, […]

Andrew McCutchen Sitting Out Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen is absent from Saturday's lineup for the game against Tyler Wells and the Baltimore Orioles. The 36-year-old has turned back the clock, slashing .248/.362/.478 with seven homers and four steals over 34 games. Miguel Andujar is taking his spot at DH and batting sixth. The former Rookie of the […]

Chas McCormick Remains Out On Saturday

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox. He continues to deal with a lingering back issue that has forced him to miss four of the last five games. McCormick returned from the injured list on Monday, so hopefully he won't need another […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Removed During Saturday's Game

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (leg) was removed early during Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The 25-year-old collided with the center field wall while attempting to make a catch in the eighth inning. He was able to walk off the field under his own power, but appeared to be in a ton of […]

Romy Gonzalez Activated From Injured List

Chicago White Sox infielder/outfielder Romy Gonzalez (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The 26-year-old has struggled this season, batting .139 with 14 strikeouts, five hits, one RBI, and one stolen base in 36 at-bats. He's been out of commission since the beginning of May because of right shoulder inflammation and could […]

Brent Rooker Not In Saturday's Lineup

Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker is not in the lineup on Saturday against the Texas Rangers. Rooker has been a revelation for the lowly A's and fantasy managers that decided to add him to their rosters back in April. He slugged a walk-off home run in Friday's contest so the team is rewarding him with […]

Jesus Sanchez Exits Saturday's Contest

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez exited Saturday's contest with an apparent injury after making a diving catch in right field. The injury occurred in the top of the first inning and Sanchez was replaced by Peyton Burdick in the bottom half of the frame. The 25-year-old suffered a left hamstring strain earlier this week so […]

Trevor Larnach Recalled From Triple-A

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach has been recalled from Triple-A St. Paul after Max Kepler (hamstring) was placed on the injured list. Larnach has been white hot in the minors, going 7-for-14 with two home runs and six RBI over the last four games. He'll get another shot to make an impact at the major […]

Max Kepler Hits The Injured List

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring) has been placed on the injured list with a hamstring strain. The 30-year-old left Thursday's game early with a leg cramp and then was able to appear as a pinch-hitter during Friday's contest. Surprisingly, he lands on the IL on Saturday with a hamstring strain. Kepler owns a .742 […]

Byron Buxton Taking A Seat Against The Cubs

Minnesota Twins outfielder/designated hitter Byron Buxton is sitting out on Saturday against the Cubs. This is just a regular day of rest for the 29-year-old. He's slashing .215/.327/.469 with eight home runs, 19 RBI, and two stolen bases over 130 at-bats on the season. Alex Kirilloff is filling in at DH and batting second in […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/13/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/13/23 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 […]

Giancarlo Stanton To Play Outfield When He Returns

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) did some defensive work on Friday, and Boone plans on using Stanton in the outfield upon his return from the injured list. Stanton hasn't played since suffering a Grade 2 left hamstring strain on April 15, and he's slowly making his way […]

Nick Senzel Sitting Out Against Marlins

Cincinnati Reds outfielder/third baseman Nick Senzel is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Miami Marlins. Senzel will take a seat after making 16 straight starts for the Reds. Over that span, he's been electric with a .322 average, three home runs and two stolen bases to raise his season slash line to […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks: Bryce Miller, Mitch Keller, Ezequiel Tovar, More

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Week 7 is here, and 20% of the MLB season is 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 May 13, 2023. These rankings are being released in May […]

Jesus Sanchez Back In Action Saturday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez (hamstring) is back in the lineup on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds and right-handed spot starter Derek Law. Sanchez is starting in right field and is hitting fifth in the team's batting order. The 25-year-old injured his hamstring in Wednesday's game and was held out on Friday for the series […]

Zach McKinstry Sticking In The Leadoff Spot

Detroit Tigers utility man Zach McKinstry is leading off on Saturday to take on Bryce Miller and the Seattle Mariners. The 28-year-old has now led off 12 of the past 16 games, and rightfully so, as he's slashing .280/.362/.415 with two homers, 13 runs, six RBI, and five stolen bases over 31 games. McKinstry has […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Jose Altuve, Eloy Jimenez, Tyler O'Neill, Tyler Glasnow, Jose Alvarado and more

We are at the midpoint in May. Is it time for you to start screaming "MAYDAY, MAYDAY" about your fantasy team? It seems like it is for some major league teams like the Mets and Cardinals. Injuries have taken their toll on both of those teams, but that is what could happen when you roster […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/13/23): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Saturday RotoBallers, and happy baseball season! This is John Brubaker dropping some of my favorite plays for today's slate! I'm so excited that MLB DFS is back, and here's a chance to start the season off on the right foot! We have a decent slate tonight, with six games on tap. Let's get right […]

Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Rest-Of-Season Updates for Bryce Harper, Mason Miller, Matt Mervis, Jose Altuve, more

Hey RotoBallers, we are more than a month into the season - and it's time for another check-in for our fantasy baseball rankings. With a month in the books, a lot has happened. There have been some notable injuries with stars such as Aaron Judge (hip) and Jacob deGrom (forearm) on the injured list. Eloy […]

Ian Happ Smashes Three Hits Versus Minnesota

Chicago Cubs Ian Happ had an impressive performance at the plate Friday, going 3-for-5 in a 6-2 win over Minnesota. The 28-year-old outfielder has been finding his groove recently, maintaining a batting average of .357 across his last seven games. Looking at his overall season stats, Happ has been a consistent offensive contributor. He boasts […]

Kyle Schwarber Belts A Solo Home Run Friday

Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies went 1-for-4, contributing two RBI and scoring a run in a 6-3 win over the Rockies Friday. In addition, he launched a solo home run during the fourth inning. Despite a relatively modest batting average this season, Schwarber has displayed his power by smashing nine home runs and driving […]

Cedric Mullins Hits For The Cycle

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins hit for the cycle during Friday's 6-3 win over the Pirates. The 28-year-old looked fantastic, collecting a single in the third inning, a triple in the fifth inning, and a double in the seventh inning. But he capped off the night with a 376-foot shot to right field, driving in […]

James Outman Absent On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder James Outman is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Diego Padres. The left-handed slugger will receive a rare off day here. It seems like a good time with left-hander Blake Snell on the mound for San Diego. Outman has been hot to start the season, hitting […]

George Springer Returns To Friday's Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (illness) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the Atlanta Braves and right-hander Spencer Strider. Springer is starting in right field and hitting in his usual leadoff spot. The 33-year-old has been battling a viral illness and missed the last two games, but he'll be back in […]

TJ Friedl Not Ready To Return

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (side) is not in the team's starting lineup against right-hander Eury Perez and the Miami Marlins on Friday. Friedl tweaked his side while taking a swing in Thursday's game against the New York Mets and will remain out to start the series against Miami. For now, fantasy managers should consider […]

Juan Yepez Moves Up In Batting Order

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Juan Yepez has hit his way up the batting order. In five games, Yepez is hitting .316/.350/.474 with one homer and one RBI this season. It's a small sample size, but the Cardinals will ride with the hot bat. Yepez will move into the five spot and cover left field against […]

Julio Rodriguez Hitting Third Friday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez is starting in center field and is hitting third in the batting order on Friday against the Detroit Tigers and left-hander Matthew Boyd. The slumping Rodriguez was moved out of the leadoff spot for the first time this year and into the six-hole on Wednesday against a right-hander, but he'll […]