Travis Jankowski Likely Going On The Shelf

Texas Rangers outfielder Travis Jankowski (hamstring) is probably headed to the injured list with a hamstring injury, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. The 31-year-old sat out of Monday's contest after he was removed from Sunday's game with the ailment. Jankowski is in the midst of the best offensive campaign of his […]

Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball? Denzel Clarke, Austin Wells, Bobby Miller, Christian Encarnacion-Strand and more

The 2023 minor league baseball season has had multiple highly-regarded prospects open the season on the shelf. With a month of the season now passed, players have begun to filter back in to minor league lineups. The question is how have those players looked upon their return to the field? Are they back to previous […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/9/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/9/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday! We have a great slate of games on tap. Plenty of good pitching and good offense on the board. We have enough data to begin to trust what we've seen early on, so […]

Victor Robles Lands On Injured List Monday

The Washington Nationals placed outfielder Victor Robles (back) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 7) with back spasms on Monday and recalled infielder Jake Alu from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move, according to president of baseball operations and general manager Mike Rizzo. Robles was initially hurt sliding on Saturday against the Diamondbacks, […]

Chas McCormick Comes Off Injured List And Goes Hitless

The Houston Astros activated outfielder Chas McCormick (back) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and optioned third baseman Rylan Bannon to Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. McCormick was immediately in the starting lineup in center field while batting seventh against the Los Angeles Angels, but he finished 0-for-4 in the contest with […]

Ramon Laureano Day-To-Day While In Concussion Protocol

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (concussion) is in the league's concussion protocol and will remain day-to-day, according to manager Mark Kotsay. Laureano went 0-for-1 at the plate before leaving Monday's game against the New York Yankees early due to a head injury. While Laureano is technically day-to-day, there is a very real possibility that he'll […]

Justin Dirden Makes Case For Promotion With Big Week

Houston Astros outfield prospect Justin 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 has translated […]

Jordan Beck Blasting Homers In Minors

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Jordan 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 least have […]

Colton Cowser - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Colton Cowser, OF, Baltimore Orioles ANALYSIS: While he's slowed down a bit over the last several days, Colton Cowser has been swinging a hot stick for the last few weeks now. In 138 plate appearances, Cowser is slashing .303/.442/.514 with six doubles, five home runs, four steals, and nearly as many walks (25) as […]

Travis Jankowski Sitting Out Monday

Texas Rangers outfielder Travis Jankowski is out of Monday's starting lineup against the Seattle Mariners with a hamstring injury. Jankowski was removed from Sunday's contest early with what appeared to be a tight hamstring as he looked awkward heading back to the dugout after crossing home plate in the second inning. The veteran has been […]

Andrew McCutchen Returns To The Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen (ankle) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The veteran outfielder was held out of the lineup for the last three games due to a left ankle sprain. It's worth noting that he was able to come off the bench as a pinch-hitter during […]

Aaron Judge Will Return On Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (hip) will make his return to the starting lineup on Tuesday versus the Oakland Athletics. The right-handed slugger has been officially activated from the injured list prior to this contest. Luckily, Judge only required the minimum stint on the injured list due to a right hip strain. Before that, […]

Julio Rodriguez Goes Deep In Win Over Astros

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a run scored, a walk and two strikeouts in Sunday's 3-1 win over the visiting Houston Astros. Rodriguez demolished his sixth round-tripper of the year, and he's now hitting .216 (29-for-134) with six doubles, a triple, six home runs, 15 RBI, six stolen […]

Bryce Johnson Activated And Optioned To Triple-A

The San Francisco Giants activated outfielder Bryce Johnson (concussion) from the seven-day concussion injured list on Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento. Johnson played in two minor-league rehab games over the weekend and is now ready to return to action on the farm after being placed on the injured list on April 14. The […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/8/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/8/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. This article is for the 8 games on the MAIN slate for FanDuel at DraftKings that kicks off at 7:05 EST today!   Top Pitchers for 5/8/23 Each day we try to give you some […]

Drew Gilbert Promoted To Double-A

Houston Astros outfielder Drew Gilbert, the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, has been promoted to Double-A Corpus Christi, according to a source. Gilbert slashed an impressive .361/.421/.686 with eight doubles, a triple, six home runs, 18 RBI, four stolen bases and 21 runs scored in 21 games for High-A Asheville to early the promotion. […]

Franmil Reyes Designated For Assignment

The Kansas City Royals designated outfielder Franmil Reyes for assignment on Monday to make room for right-hander James McArthur on the 40-man roster. The Royals acquired McArthur from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for minor-league outfielder Junior Marin and cash considerations. Reyes was optioned to Triple-A Omaha last week after a rough start to the […]

Royce Lewis Ready For A Rehab Assignment

Minnesota Twins utility man Royce Lewis (knee) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Wichita on May 11, according to MLB.com, before eventually joining Triple-A St. Paul to finish the assignment. The 23-year-old has yet to play in 2023 after sustaining an ACL tear in May of last season but is close to […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 7

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 […]

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Decisions for Nick Senzel, Alex Bregman, Nolan Arenado, Miguel Vargas, LaMonte Wade, more

Welcome RotoBallers to my fantasy baseball start/sit article for the week ahead, May 8th - May 14th. This week's article will focus on players like Mason Miller, Bryce Miller, LaMonte Wade Jr., Nick Senzel, Miguel Vargas, Ezequiel Duran, Alex Bregman, and Nolan Arenado. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. May is here and so is the warmer weather, so let's prepare for some offense, yes? Stolen bases and line drives are in the air as we bite into the meat of the regular season. Add some spice to your dish with a hit […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 7

Welcome to Week Seven 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 […]

Victor Robles Heading To IL

Washington National outfielder Victor Robles is headed to the 10-day IL with back spasms. Manager Dave Martinez said that Robles will need an IL stint after being injured on a slide in Saturday's game. Robles had been having a decent season before his injury, slashing .292/.388/.360 while turning in eight stolen bases. He isn't going […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Aaron Judge, Luis Garcia, Carlos Rodon, Kyle Wright, Eloy Jimenez

We are through the first week of May, and the injuries keep on coming. At the same time, players are returning from stints on the injured list, which is fantastic news for fantasy managers. Let's take a look at the latest updates surrounding Aaron Judge, Luis Garcia, Carlos Rodon, Kyle Wright, and Eloy Jimenez, among […]

Eric Haase (C/OF, DET) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Eric Haase has made quite some noise at the plate in recent affairs and it's beginning to become the norm for Haase to create loud contact. On the season, he's slashing .277/.341/.398 with a 110 OPS+, but his most recent seven-game stint […]

Andrew McCutchen Has Pinch-Hit Appearance

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen (ankle) has been out of the lineup for each of the last three games. The veteran outfielder is dealing with a sprained left ankle, but the team considers it a day-to-day issue. McCutchen wasn't in the starting lineup on Sunday, but came in to pinch-hit during Sunday's loss to the […]

Leody Taveras Records Four-Hit Game

Texas Rangers outfielder Leody Taveras put together one of his strongest performances of his career during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The 24-year-old recorded a career-high four hits while batting in four runs during the 16-8 blowout victory over the Angels. The former top prospect has emerged as a viable everyday option for […]

Cedric Mullins Knocks A Double In Loss

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins went 1-for-5 with a double, a run scored, a walk, and a strikeout in a 3-2 extra-innings loss to the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Mullins notched his sixth double of the season off Bryce Elder in the top of the third inning. He also reached via a walk and scored […]

Zac Veen Collects Six RBI

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Zac Veen drove in six runs in a three-hit showing for Double-A Hartford. Since returning from a wrist injury, he is 5-for-12 with three runs and a stolen base. Veen struggled to start the season, with a .160 average and a 22.4% strikeout rate in April. He has since reversed that, […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/7/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/7/23 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 […]