All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/2/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/2/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have a large slate on tap for this fine Tuesday. There is less rain than there has been in recent days, but we're not in the clear in that regard. The Mets and Tigers […]

Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball? Elijah Green, Jack Leiter, Forrest Whitley, Jose Salas, Erick Peña and more

With one full month in the books, plenty of attention has been given to those who are having excellent starts to the year. What about those whose start to 2023 has been less than stellar? The stats and player six-packs this week will all be focused on guys who had a rough April. Can these […]

Nick Senzel Stays Hot With Solo Home Run Monday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel continued to deliver at the plate in Monday's 8-3 loss to the Padres. Senzel went 3-for-4 with two singles and a solo home run. The 27-year-old has been hot since being activated from the injured list, slashing .310/.385/.500 with three HR, 12 RBI, and two stolen bases in 65 plate […]

Alex Verdugo Delivers Another Walk-Off Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo played the hero once again in Monday's 6-5 win over the Blue Jays. Verdugo went 2-for-5 with a double, a walk-off solo home run off of Jordan Romano, and a stolen base. The 26-year-old has gotten off to a great start at the plate, slashing .311/.373/.508 with five HR, […]

Cristian Pache Has Surgery On Meniscus Monday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Cristian Pache (knee) had knee surgery on Monday and will be out at least four to six weeks, according to reports. Pache injured his right meniscus while on the basepaths during Friday's game, and it was eventually determined that he needed surgery. He had been off to a fast start with the […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Scheduled To Go For MRI On Shoulder

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. will go for an MRI on his left shoulder after getting hit by a pitch during his team's Monday doubleheader against the New York Mets. Acuna already went for initial X-rays, which came back negative, but he will also undergo a precautionary MRI to make sure he is alright. […]

Chris Taylor Absent From Monday's Starting Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Chris Taylor isn't in Monday's starting lineup against the Phillies and right-hander Taijuan Walker. Taylor knocked an RBI double while adding a single, a run scored, and a stolen base Sunday against the Phillies but will get a breather to start Monday's contest. Michael Busch gets the start at second […]

George Springer Scratched From Starting Lineup Monday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer has been scratched from Monday's starting lineup with what the team is calling a viral illness. Cavan Biggio will man right field in his absence while Whit Merrifield takes over at second base. It's a tough loss for the Blue Jays as they kick off a four-game set against […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Leaves Early With Shoulder Injury Monday

Updating a previous report, Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (shoulder) left Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the New York Mets with what is being labeled a left-shoulder contusion. Acuna suffered the injury while being hit in the shoulder with a pitch from Mets right-hander Tylor Megill in the top of the first inning, […]

Aaron Judge Hits Injured List With Hip Strain

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hip strain. The move is retroactive to April 28 while fellow outfielder Franchy Cordero was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. The 2022 AL MVP was not scheduled to be in Monday's starting lineup against the Cleveland […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Leaves Game 2 Early After Being Hit By Pitch

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (shoulder) departed Game 2 of a doubleheader early against the New York Mets after getting drilled in the left shoulder by a pitch in his first at-bat. Acuna crumpled to the ground and was evaluated by the team's trainers. Kevin Pillar replaced Acuna as a pinch-hitter and will likely […]

Aaron Judge Taking Batting Practice Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (hip) will take batting practice with the team before their game on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians. Judge is not in the starting lineup against Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill, but he will test his hip in batting practice before the Yankees make a decision on whether to place him […]

Aaron Judge Remains Out On Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (hip) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The 31-year-old slugger will miss his fourth game in a row due to a mild right hip strain. The Yankees haven't placed Judge on the injured list yet, which means he might require one. Fantasy […]

Bryce Harper Will Officially Return On Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) had a follow-up appointment on Monday with his doctor. It appears that went well as Harper has been officially cleared to return to action. The 30-year-old slugger has been cleared to make his season debut against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. He'll rejoin the team as the designated […]

Ian Happ Absent On Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Washington Nationals. The switch-hitting outfielder will get a routine rest day here. It's a well deserved off day considering he's only sat out twice this season. Nelson Velazquez will cover left field and bat eighth against lefty MacKenzie […]

Decision On Aaron Judge Coming Soon

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the team will make a decision within the next couple of hours about whether to put outfielder Aaron Judge (hip) on the injured list. Judge hasn't played since last Thursday, when he had an awkward head-first slide into third base that led to right-hip discomfort. Even if he […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/1/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/1/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hey RotoBaller Nation, it's Thunder Dan and I am going to be guiding you through our Monday Premium DFS picks every Monday this season! There are 11 games being played today, but just 6 games […]

Jordan Walker - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Jordan Walker, OF, St. Louis Cardinals ANALYSIS: Is it disappointing to see the Cardinals send Jordan Walker down to Triple-A? Obviously. Should they probably make a trade to free up some space in their crowded outfield? Absolutely. But for now, we'll have to wait for Walker to make his return. Honestly, I don't have […]

Alex Kirilloff Reinstated From IL, Optioned To Triple-A

The Minnesota Twins reinstated first baseman/outfielder Alex Kirilloff (wrist) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A St. Paul. Kirilloff has been rehabbing from surgery on his wrist that he had last August. While he won't make his 2023 debut just yet, the 25-year-old left-handed hitter has already played in 11 […]

Michael Harris II Hitting Eighth In Game 1 Monday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II is starting in center field and is hitting eighth in the lineup for Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against the New York Mets and right-hander Denyi Reyes. Harris returned from the injured list last Friday and went 0-for-2 with a run scored. Last year's National League Rookie of the […]

Andrew Vaughn Blasts Walk-Off Homer

Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and a walk in Sunday's 12-9 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The White Sox were down 9-5 heading into the ninth frame. Chicago rallied back in the ninth by scoring seven runs, capped off by Vaughn's three-run blast. The former first-round […]

Should I Pick Up and Stash Jordan Walker for Fantasy Baseball? Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Outlook

St. Louis sent down their top prospect, Jordan Walker on Wednesday much to the surprise of the fantasy baseball community. Fantasy managers spent a top 150 pick on the 20-year-old phenom during the draft season after it was revealed he would be on the Cardinals' Opening Day roster.  Before his demotion, he had been held […]

Corbin Carroll Set For MRI Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (knee) will undergo an MRI Monday. He suffered a knee contusion while attempting to make a leaping catch during Saturday's contest. The 22-year-old appears to have avoided a severe injury and will undergo an MRI as a precaution. "I'm hoping a couple of days," Carroll said of when he could […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for J.D. Martinez, Corbin Carroll, Jacob deGrom, Aaron Judge, Julio Rodriguez

The month of April is over, but as usual, several teams around Major League Baseball are dealing with injuries. While some clubs (and fantasy managers) could be without their top performers for a while, other players are nearing a return. Let's take a look at the latest updates surrounding J.D. Martinez, Corbin Carroll, Jacob deGrom, […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 6

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 […]

Josh Naylor (1B/OF, CLE) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 33% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The 5-foot-11, 250-pound first baseman Josh Naylor has started to hit his stride following a slow start to the 2023 campaign. In his last seven games, the 25-year-old has strung together a .360/.370/.560 slash with two steals, a home run, and six RBI, […]

Nick Senzel (OF, CIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Nick Senzel was performing fairly well at the plate over the first few weeks of the season, but something clicked in his stroke that put him on an entirely different trajectory. His bat has become a legit threat over the past seven […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. As baseball's first month comes to an end we all have a chance to check our team's accounting books and easily assess our waiver-wire needs. Don't forget about trade avenues but you know the wire is always there for you. As am I and […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 6

Hey, RotoBallers! Another exhilarating week of baseball is in the books! Balls are flying, and Drew Maggi finally gets the call. Baseball is moving to Mexico City, and Nick Castellanos is the biggest jokester in the game. Now that we've covered the fluff topics, it's time to take a sneak peek at Week 6, running […]

Mike Yastrzemski Suffers Injury On Sunday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (hamstring) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres. He suffered a left hamstring strain while diving in an attempt to make a catch on Matt Carpenter's go-ahead two-run double. The severity of the injury is unknown, so it's unclear how much time Yastrzemski […]