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 […]

Randal Grichuk (OF, COL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Grichuk's name popped up on this list last week as he was activated from the injured list. Since then, his offensive numbers have been very encouraging. Grichuk is slashing .500/.560/.611 through his first five games, including four two-hit performances, three doubles, and a […]

Josh Naylor (1B/OF, CLE) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Naylor owns an awful .602 OPS with only seven extra-base hits so far in 2023. Nonetheless, now is a great time to buy low on the 25-year-old. Naylor has experienced exceptional bad luck this year.   Josh Naylor hits Amed Rosario home, as […]

Nick Senzel (3B/OF, CIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 41% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Senzel had a phenomenal stretch of games last week. He produced five multi-hit performances in the span of six games, including three home runs. Overall, Senzel carries a .286/.351/.443 slash line through 20 appearances. With a career .673 OPS, the former second-overall draft […]

Lamonte Wade Jr. (1B/OF, SF) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: LaMonte Wade Jr. has been on a tear for the Giants, blasting three homers in his last seven games, along with a .286/.483/.762 slash, three RBI, and eight walks. Overall, he's totaled six homers on the year, nearly matching his total in […]

Top Hitter Streamers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts For Week 7

Hey, RotoBallers! It's that time of the week again to check on the waiver wire. We have reached the 1/5th mark of the season, and there are still a little under 130 games left to play. The standings haven't endured any significant changes since last week, other than the recent outbreak of the Dodgers (7-3 […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 7

This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 7 – May 8 through May 14. 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 […]

How Long Is Aaron Judge Sidelined? Who Will Replace Judge? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

The New York Yankees aren't having a great start to the 2023 baseball season. They currently reside in last place in the American League East, and the news isn't getting any better. Their best player, and the reigning AL MVP, Aaron Judge, is hurt and questions are being asked about his availability moving forward.  How […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Report for Week 7

We’re rounding around week seven 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 (5/7/23): 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 matinee main slate features an enticing eight-game mix. There […]

Jake Fraley Dealing With Lower Back Stiffness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (back) missed Saturday's game against the White Sox due to lower back stiffness. He was initially in the lineup but ended up being a late scratch. The 27-year-old is considered day-to-day. Henry Ramos replaced him in the lineup for Saturday's game. Fraley is slashing .239/.346/.352 with two home runs, 18 […]

Aaron Judge On Track To Return Tuesday

New York Yankees star outfielder Aaron Judge (hip) is on track to be activated ahead of Tuesday's series against the Oakland A's. He continues to perform running and hitting drills and is set to return to action when first eligible. The 31-year-old has been sidelined with a strained right hip. He is slashing .261/.352/.511 with […]

Eloy Jimenez Undergoes Appendectomy, Out 4-6 Weeks

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (abdomen) underwent an appendectomy on Saturday. The 26-year-old is expected to out next four to six weeks. He complained about abdominal pain Saturday night and was taken to the hospital for further evaluation, which led to removing his appendix. Jimenez is slashing .258/.351/.423 with four home runs, 15 RBI, […]

Michael Harris II Returning On Saturday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. He's returning after suffering a right knee injury during Wednesday's contest. The 22-year-old has been banged up early in the season, but hopefully he'll be healthy going forward. Harris is batting eighth and covering center […]

Masataka Yoshida Resting On Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The red-hot lefty slugger will get a routine rest day here against left-hander Bailey Falter. Yoshida is hitting .451 with five home runs and 15 RBI over the last two weeks. The expectation is that […]

Alex Verdugo Returning On Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (illness) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. He has missed each of the last two games due to a non-COVID related illness. However, he's back playing right field and batting second versus lefty Bailey Falter on Saturday. Fantasy managers should adjust their […]

Corbin Carroll Absent On Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Washington Nationals. He returned on Friday after missing each of the last three games due to a right knee contusion. It appears the D-Backs are giving Carroll a rest day here against left-hander MacKenzie Gore. The expectation is […]

Kerry Carpenter To Commence Hitting This Weekend

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (shoulder) will begin hitting progression. The 25-year-old has a sprained right shoulder, an injury he picked up near the end of April. Carpenter had played relatively well before going down with the ailment, totaling 15 hits, eight RBI, eight runs, and four homers in 69 at-bats. It's hard to say […]

Jeff McNeil Taking A Seat On Saturday

New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil is getting the day off on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies. McNeil is just getting a maintenance day but should be available as a pinch hitter if needed. He's slashing a solid .278/.390/.400 with two home runs, 10 RBI, and a couple of stolen bases over 115 at-bats so […]

Harrison Bader Not In The Lineup On Saturday

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader is not in the lineup on Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays. This is just a day off for the outfielder, who's appeared in three games since being activated from the injured list earlier this week. He missed the first five weeks of the season with an oblique strain […]

Nolan Gorman Not In The Lineup On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman (back) is not in the lineup on Saturday against the Detroit Tigers. The 22-year-old missed Friday's contest as well with lower back tightness but he was able to appear as a pinch-hitter in that one. The Cards are just playing it safe with him for now. There's a […]

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

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

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Jose Altuve, Jacob deGrom, Liam Hendriks, Tyler Glasnow and more

The topsy-turvy baseball season continues chugging along into May. The Pirates are in first place along with the Rays and the Yankees and Cardinals are in last place. Just like we all expected. The new rules in baseball may have something to do with these results with more stolen bases and more offense in general. […]

Michael Brantley Might Return Early Next Week

According to Houston Astros skipper Dusty Baker, outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) might return early next week for the series with the Los Angeles Angels. The 35-year-old underwent shoulder surgery in August and recently began a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sugar Land. Although Brantley is not the player he once was, he still has something to […]

Anthony Santander Goes Deep From Both Sides Of The Plate

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander put on an absolute show in Friday's 9-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves on the road. Santander went 2-for-5 and homered from both sides of the plate, including a grand slam, to finish with five RBI, two runs scored and a strikeout. Santander didn't get off to the greatest of […]

Whit Merrifield Steals Three Bases Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Whit Merrifield could not be stopped on the base paths in Friday's 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, as he swiped three bases. In addition to running wild, Merrifield went 2-for-4 at the plate with a double and a run scored. The 34-year-old veteran still hasn't cleared the fences for a […]

Braden Shewmake (2B/SS, ATL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With infielder Ehire Adrianza landing on the 10-day injured list, the Braves promoted top-prospect Braden Shewmake. Former Triple-A teammate and current shortstop Vaughn Grissom has not been a delight at the plate of late. Over the past 13 games, he is 10-for-43 with a […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/6/23): 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 back, and here's a chance to start the season off on the right foot! We have a decent slate tonight, with eight games on tap. Let's get right to […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty News and Notes: Rookie Arms, Cincinnati Prospect Bats, and More

In the dynasty world, news and notes articles take on a whole new meaning. Not only are we discussing short-term value with these players, but we need to look long-term as well. A good dynasty manager is like Crazy Eyes from the movie Mr. Deeds. You have to have one eye on the present and […]