Mookie Betts Could Play Shortstop On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts has been playing in the outfield throughout a majority of his career. However, Betts does have infield experience and played second base for the first time on Thursday. The Dodgers desperately need help at shortstop right now with Chris Taylor (side) and Miguel Rojas (hamstring) both injured. That being […]

Mookie Betts Back In Right Field, Leadoff Spot Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/second baseman Mookie Betts is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the Chicago Cubs and left-hander Drew Smyly after missing two games while on the paternity list this week. Betts is back in right field and is hitting in his usual leadoff spot for the Blue. The 30-year-old was activated […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/21/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/21/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Friday Night RotoBallers! We're ready for another MLB slate, and this is a good one! Check out all of the picks below, let's have ourselves a profitable night.   Top Pitchers for 4/21/23 Each […]

Ben Rosener’s Fantasy Baseball Beat: Jameson Taillon And Kole Calhoun News Updates

The MLB offseason and Spring training are officially over. The regular season is here, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers missed in the winter months. Lineup news, actual games happening, constant waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage. Baseball is back, and so too is fantasy baseball, […]

Buyer Beware? Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Analysis for Week 4

With another week of baseball in the books and boy was it a doozy. As I sit here watching my Seattle Kraken in their first-ever playoff game, I can't help but reflect on some of the most interesting (to me) performances of the weekend. Guys like Bryson Stott are proving they're more than just a […]

Overvalued, Undervalued Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Fantasy Baseball (Week 4)

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball, almost as much as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and then see their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty News and Notes: Matt Chapman, Jorge Mateo, Zach Neto, 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 […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Jarred Kelenic, Luis Garcia, Brent Rooker, more

We are back for the second week of the breakout hitter watch. Every week, I look into the data to find some hitters that really seem to be improving. There will be different player profiles included in all of this. I try to keep the majority of the names as hitters that are available on […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Alek Manoah, Max Muncy, Luis Arraez, more

Welcome back RotoBallers, Week 4 has arrived, and 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 April 19, 2023. These rankings are being released in mid-April and are looking at rest-of-season fantasy baseball rankings and player values […]

Mookie Betts Back From Paternity List, Evan Phillips On Paternity List

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated outfielder Mookie Betts from the paternity list on Thursday, although he did not get the start against the Chicago Cubs. The Dodgers also recalled right-hander Andre Jackson, optioned infielder Yonny Hernandez and placed right-hander Evan Phillips on the paternity list. Betts missed the last two games, but he entered the […]

Bryce Harper Could Return In May

There's a chance that Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) could return in the middle of May if his follow-up exam with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles at the start of May goes well. "If we get clearance from the doctor, then we'll see when he can start DHing," manager Rob Thomson said. "But […]

Joey Bart Absent From Thursday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants backstop Joey Bart is getting the day off Thursday against Kodai Senga and the New York Mets. The former top prospect has been solid over eight games, slashing .333/.407/.375 with four runs but is still searching for his first homer and RBI. Blake Sabol will move from the outfield to catcher, and […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Making His Season Debut On Thursday

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is back with the club for the first time since 2021 on Thursday after dealing with injuries and a performance-enhancing drug suspension in 2022, which ended after yesterday's contest. The phenom is leading off and playing right field for the Friars to take on Ryne Nelson and the […]

Mookie Betts Remains Out Thursday Against Cubs

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/second baseman Mookie Betts, who is on the paternity list this week, remains out of the team's starting lineup on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs. Fantasy managers should expect him to return to the team's lineup on Friday, possibly at shortstop with Miguel Rojas (hamstring) now on the injured list. Betts is […]

Yankees Sign Kole Calhoun To Minor-League Deal

The New York Yankees announced on Thursday that they signed free-agent outfielder Kole Calhoun to a minor-league deal. Calhoun signed with the Seattle Mariners in the offseason but became a free agent when he didn't make the Opening Day roster out of spring training. The 35-year-old veteran outfielder played in 125 games with the Texas […]

Jake Fraley Hitting Out Of Cleanup Spot Thursday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley is hitting out of the cleanup spot on Thursday as he takes on Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Roansy Contreras. While it's not a surprise to see Fraley move up the lineup against a right-handed starter, this is his first start out of the cleanup spot this season as he's mostly hit […]

Byron Buxton Sitting Out Thursday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Boston Red Sox. It looks to be a normal day of rest for Buxton, who has gone 1-for-19 of late at the plate. With Buxton starting on the bench, Jose Miranda is serving as the designated hitter and is batting […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/20/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! After a 10-game contest yesterday, we get the classic funky Thursday schedule with only five games on the planner. There are two earlier games during the day, but we are focusing on the five evening tilts for today's picks. Today's action […]

Mike Yastrzemski Blasts Homer No. 4 Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 5-2 extra-inning win over the Miami Marlins. He blasted a two-run shot off Miami Marlins pitcher David Smeltzer in the 11th inning to increase the Giants' lead to 5-1. The 32-year-old is heating up and has now homered in back-to-back […]

Michael Conforto Comes Off Bench, Blasts Two-Run Homer

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (calf) went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Miami Marlins. After missing the last two games due to calf tightness, he pinch-hit for Darin Ruf in the eighth inning. The 30-year-old blasted a two-run shot off Miami Marlins pitcher David Smeltzer to give […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/20/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have a five-game main slate today, which makes it a little on the smaller side. Still, we have some interesting pitchers for various reasons, and no games in Cincinnati or Coors. We do have a threat of rain in Wrigley, but as of now, it's not expected to shut the game down completely. Hell, […]

Sal Frelick Dealing With Thumb Injury

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Sal Frelick (thumb) missed Wednesday's game against Jacksonville due to a jammed left thumb. The 23-year-old's thumb injury isn't considered severe, and he is considered day-to-day. Frelick is slashing .232/.317/.321 with three RBI and four stolen bases over 15 games for Triple-A Nashville in 2023. The thumb issue is lousy timing […]

Starling Marte Dealing With Stiff Neck

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (neck) left Wednesday's game early against the Los Angeles Dodgers with neck soreness. Marte dealt with a neck injury earlier this month as well, so although it doesn't seem like a serious injury, it could still land him on the injured list. Fantasy managers need to prepare for that […]

Hunter Renfroe Struggling On Road Trip

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Hunter Renfroe has been struggling over the Angels' seven-game road trip. The Angels visited the Washington Nationals for a four-game set, followed by a three-game stint in the Bronx, which is currently underway in its second game. Over the past seven games, Renfroe is slashing .240/.321/.480 with just 6 six hits […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong Excelling At Double-A Tennessee

Chicago Cubs top outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong is off to a hot start in Double-A Tennessee. Through nine games, he owns a .343/.395/.571 slash line, including a home run, two triples, and a double. Crow-Armstrong also showcased his 60-grade speed, accruing six stolen bases in seven attempts. Widely considered a defense-first prospect, Crow-Armstrong's hit tool […]

Starling Marte Exits Early On Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte exited early during Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Marte was replaced by Mark Canha in right field to open up the sixth inning. It's uncertain why Marte was taken out of the game because it didn't look like he suffered an injury. He was 0-for-3 before being […]

Jose Siri Likely To Begin Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Siri (hamstring) is likely headed to Triple-A Durham this weekend for a minor-league rehab assignment, and he could come off the injured list to rejoin the team sometime during the series against the Houston Astros, which begins on Monday, April 24. Siri has been out since landing on the 10-day […]

Yordan Alvarez Back In Lineup Against Blue Jays

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (ankle) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday, serving as the designated hitter while batting third in the order against the Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Jose Berrios. Alvarez twisted his ankle on Tuesday late in the game but is back in there as the DH a day […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Yordan Alvarez, Jose Siri, Michael Harris, Amed Rosario, Michael Conforto

The 2023 MLB season is underway and as always, injuries are beginning to pile up. Today we'll look at injured hitters including Yordan Alvarez, Michael Harris II, Amed Rosario, Jose Siri and Josh Donaldson. Baseball season is a marathon and not a race, so finding replacements for players out of action is key for fantasy […]

Garrett Mitchell Sent To 10-Day Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell is going on the 10-day injured list due to a left shoulder subluxation. It's yet another blow to a Brewers outfield that is already missing Tyrone Taylor while youngster Sal Frelick is dealing with a thumb issue. The club has promoted Blake Perkins to the big-league club as he's already […]