Mauricio Dubon Out On Wednesday

Houston Astros outfielder/infielder Mauricio Dubon (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels. Dubon injured his left hamstring in Tuesday's contest and had to be removed early. He's currently considered day-to-day for now, so there's a chance he could return to action later this week/weekend. The 28-year-old has seen […]

Chas McCormick Out With Sore Back

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick (back) is out of Wednesday's lineup against the Los Angeles Angels with a sore back, according to manager Dusty Baker. Baker said McCormick "overdid it" on his minor-league rehab assignment and also wondered if fellow outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) did something similar. McCormick recently returned from a stint on the […]

Michael Brantley Going For Tests

The Houston Astros have sent outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) back for further testing after it was announced on Tuesday that he had been shut down from hitting for a couple of days. Manager Dusty Baker said Brantley is "more sore than usual because he played a lot" on his minor-league rehab assignment. Baker said Tuesday […]

Julio Rodriguez Dropped To Sixth In Batting Order

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez is starting in center field on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers, but he has been dropped to sixth in the batting order against right-hander Dane Dunning. Rodriguez has hit leadoff for the team in every other game he's played in this year, so this is a notable development as he […]

Jake Fraley Takes Over At Cleanup Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley will take over at the cleanup spot Wednesday against New York Mets right-hander Justin Verlander. While it's not a total surprise to see Fraley hit fourth against a right-hander, Wednesday marks his first start out of the four-hole since back on April 23 against the Pirates. The former Mariners outfielder […]

Mark Canha On The Bench Wednesday Versus Reds

New York Mets outfielder Mark Canha is not in Wednesday's starting lineup against the Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Hunter Greene. The veteran is getting regular time off amid a slow start to the season. Canha hasn't enjoyed a multi-hit effort since back on April 22 while he has just two hits in his last four […]

George Springer Absent Again On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (illness) is not in the starting lineup for the second straight game Wednesday as the club takes on the Phillies in Philadelphia. Springer missed Tuesday's contest due to a viral illness, and it appears it will cost him Wednesday's contest as well. The right fielder is off to a […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (Late Slate - 5/10/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

The MLB flipped the script on the getaway day this week. The main slate is the 11-game matinee, which is also covered here at RotoBaller. My contribution will focus on the four games in primetime tonight. Watch for some storms in the Kansas City area again. Other than that, this is a pretty good slate […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Kyle Schwarber, Aaron Judge, J.D. Martinez

The 2023 MLB season has already seen flurries of injuries, and more often than not, they'll continue to pile up. Fantasy baseball is all about playing the long game, so staying up to date with the latest injury updates and waiver wire adds is key to competing for a championship. Let's take a look at […]

J.D. Martinez Could Be Back Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (back) is just about ready to return from lower back tightness that has kept him out of action for the past couple of weeks. Manager Dave Roberts said that the 35-year-old will face live pitching in the next couple of days before a possible Friday activation from the […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (Early Slate - 5/10/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, 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! We're getting an early start with Wednesday's nine-game matinee main […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/10/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/10/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have a day game main slate today, so....this article is for the 9 games on the MAIN slate on DraftKings that kicks off at 12:35 EST! Note: FanDuel has the afternoon games split up […]

Mauricio Dubon Exits Early Tuesday

Houston Astros second baseman/outfielder Mauricio Dubon (hamstring) exited Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Angels in the fifth inning with left hamstring discomfort, per MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. Dubon came up hobbling after making a play at second base in the third inning but stayed in until the fifth inning. Fantasy managers should be on the lookout […]

Michael Brantley Shut Down From Hitting

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) has been shut down from hitting, according to manager Dusty Baker. The skipper also said it's unclear when Brantley will return and said it wasn't a setback. When specifically asked if Brantley had suffered a setback, Baker said, "Not really. We decided to just take it easy for a […]

Kyle Schwarber Exits Tuesday's Game Prematurely

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber left Tuesday's contest against the Toronto Blue Jays early after fouling a pitch off his foot in the sixth. According to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com, he is dealing with a bruised left foot, but X-rays came back negative. There will be more news to come following the game. Schwarber has […]

Aaron Hicks Exits Tuesday's Game With An Injury

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks left Tuesday's contest against the Oakland Athletics early after suffering a right shin contusion, according to the club's Twitter. The severity of the ailment isn't known at the moment, and there should be more news after the conclusion of the game. Hicks has fallen off a cliff ever since […]

Jordan Beck - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Jordan Beck, OF, Colorado Rockies ANALYSIS: Beck was selected with the 38th pick in the 2022 MLB Draft. The Tennessee product and promising outfield star has impressive power at the plate, a clutch factor that can't be ignored, and solid running. With a very strong arm and glove (plus average speed), he should at […]

Kolten Wong Starting Tuesday On The Bench

Seattle Mariners second baseman Kolten Wong isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup against Andrew Heaney and the Texas Rangers. He'll get a typical day off with a lefty on the hill, as he owns a career .653 OPS against southpaws. Sam Haggerty will take his spot on the field and bat last in […]

Robbie Grossman Out Of Tuesday's Lineup

Texas Rangers outfielder Robbie Grossman is missing from the lineup for Tuesday's game with George Kirby and the Seattle Mariners. The 33-year-old veteran is batting .235 with three home runs, 17 runs, and 16 RBI through 28 games. In his place is Josh H. Smith, who will play left and bat ninth. The left-handed hitter […]

Starling Marte Hitting Sixth On Tuesday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte is starting in right field and is hitting sixth in the lineup against the Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Luke Weaver on Tuesday. Because he's slumping, Marte will be bumped down to sixth on Tuesday. The 34-year-old veteran Dominican will take a hit in DFS with the move, but fantasy […]

Kyle Stowers Getting Start Against Right-Hander

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Kyle Stowers is making the start in right field and is hitting ninth in the batting order on Tuesday against right-hander Zach Eflin and the Tampa Bay Rays. Stowers is becoming a lineup regular against right-handed pitching, having started in the outfield in six straight starts for the O's against righties. The […]

Rangers Put Travis Jankowski On 10-Day Injured List

The Texas Rangers placed outfielder Travis Jankowski (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 8) on Tuesday with a right-hamstring strain and recalled catcher Sam Huff from Triple-A Round Rock in a corresponding move. Jankowski suffered a mild hamstring injury in the win over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, so he should […]

Aaron Judge Comes Off Injured List, Oswald Peraza Goes On It

The New York Yankees officially reinstated outfielder Aaron Judge (hip) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and placed infield prospect Oswald Peraza (ankle) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 6) in a corresponding move with a right-ankle sprain. The team also recalled right-hander Greg Weissert from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Judge is back after […]

Justin Dirden - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Justin Dirden, OF, Houston Astros ANALYSIS: Dirden, now 25, went undrafted in the COVID draft of 2020. He has done nothing but smash the baseball since then with a boisterous, aggressive approach at the plate. He has impressed scouts by blasting the ball to all parts of the field with authority. Dirden's power bat […]

Esteury Ruiz Steals Another Base Monday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz went 2-for-5 with a double, a stolen base and two strikeouts out of the leadoff spot in Monday's 7-2 loss to the New York Yankees in the Bronx. The 24-year-old Dominican speedster now leads the league with 17 stolen bases in 19 attempts on the year, and he's also hitting […]

Darin Ruf Designated For Assignment

The San Francisco Giants activated infielder/outfielder Darin Ruf (wrist) from the 10-day injured list and designated him for assignment on Tuesday. The Giants also optioned outfielder Cal Stevenson to Triple-A Sacramento after Monday's game. Before getting injured, Ruf had six hits in 23 at-bats (.261 average) with two doubles and three RBI in nine games […]

Brent Rooker Continues To Get On Base

Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker has been one of the few bright spots for the A's early in the 2023 season. In Monday's 7-2 loss to the New York Yankees in the Bronx, Rooker went 1-for-3 with two walks and a run scored. The 28-year-old is thriving in Oakland in his first year, as he's […]

Pirates Call Up Josh Palacios

The Pittsburgh Pirates selected the contract of outfielder Josh Palacios from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday and designated infielder Chase De Jong for assignment in a corresponding move, according to sources. Palacios was tearing the cover off the ball in the minors with a .368 average (32-for-87), six doubles, a triple, four home runs, 22 RBI, […]

Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 7

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The regular season is in full gear. We're heading into Week 7 of the fantasy baseball season, and while there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in the minor leagues during Week 6. It's imperative to monitor […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/09/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

There are 10 games on what is an attractive slate both from a starting pitching and hitting standpoint. Which arms will reign supreme? That is the question as we look for a foundation to build upon as we look to cash in early in the week! Remember, this 10-game slate locks at 7:05 PM ET […]