Eric Cross' Top 50 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball

Baseball is back in full swing at all levels and rankings are in full swing as well. We've already seen the top two prospects in Corbin Carroll and Gunnar Henderson graduate, leaving us with a brand new #1 and #2 overall prospect atop my rankings. These rankings are geared toward standard 5x5 leagues (AVG) and […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Snags Another Bag Sunday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. swiped his seventh bag of the season and added a run scored, beating Kansas City 5-4 Sunday. In the last seven games, Acuna reached base safely six times. The 25-year-old is slashing .373/.455/.567 while hitting three home runs and 11 RBI through 16 games. Acuna is already showing that […]

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Tool for Lineup Decisions (Apr 17 - Apr 23)

Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who to play in a pivotal daily matchup, choosing who to start vs. sit is one of the most nerve-wracking and potentially frustrating aspects of fantasy baseball. Fortunately, there is a free solution available at RotoBaller. The Who Should I Start? Tool allows you […]

Steven Kwan Collects A Pair Of Hits, Drives In Two More

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan went 2-for-5 with two RBI, a stolen base, and a run scored in a 7-6 loss to the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Kwan drove in two runs with a pair of RBI singles in the third and seventh innings, respectively. He also stole a base and scored in the third […]

Avisail Garcia Avoids Serious Injury

Miami Marlins outfielder Avisail Garcia (wrist) was removed early during Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The right-handed slugger was hit by a 93 mph fastball in the wrist which led to his exit from the ballgame. Luckily, Garcia has avoided serious injury and has been diagnosed with a right wrist contusion. The X-rays came […]

Alec Burleson Day-To-Day

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Alec Burleson (shin) exited Sunday's meeting with the Pirates. He suffered a contusion after fouling a ball off his right shin, so hopefully, this won't turn into a trip to the injured list. The 24-year-old has gone 12-for-41 this season with four doubles, four RBI, and a home run. Although he's […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 4

Welcome to Week 4 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 […]

Nick Solak Designated For Assignment

Chicago White Sox infielder/outfielder Nick Solak has been designated for assignment. The White Sox just claimed Solak off waivers from the Mariners several days ago but had to clear up some roster space due to injuries. If he passes through waivers then he would serve as organizational depth for the White Sox. He hit with […]

Nolan Jones Optioned To Triple-A

Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Nolan Jones has been optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque. Jones was called up earlier this week after German Marquez landed on the injured list but he didn't appear in a game. He's been optioned back to the minors because Colorado needed a spot starter for Sunday's series finale against the Mariners. Jones should […]

Tyler O'Neill Getting The Day Off On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill is getting the day off in Sunday's series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cards are rolling with Alec Burleson in left field, Lars Nootbaar in center, and Jordan Walker in right field. O'Neill is off to a decent start at the dish this year, slashing .255/.286/.404 with a […]

Daulton Varsho Taking A Day Off

Toronto Blue Jays catcher/outfielder Daulton Varsho is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays. It will be Varsho's first day off of the season in his first year with the Blue Jays. The 26-year-old has so far hit .264 (14-for-53) with three doubles, one home run, four RBI, three stolen […]

Masataka Yoshida Hitting Sixth Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (hamstring) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting sixth on Sunday against left-hander Reid Detmers and the Los Angeles Angels in the series finale. Yoshida battled some hamstring tightness earlier this week, but he's back in the lineup and ready to go against a left-hander on Sunday. […]

Giants Hope Michael Conforto Will Return Monday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (calf) remains out of the starting lineup on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers and wasn't able to run on Saturday, but manager Gabe Kapler said that the team is hopeful he will return to the starting lineup on Monday against the Miami Marlins. The 30-year-old left-handed hitter will miss […]

Giancarlo Stanton Going On Injured list

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) is going on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a strained hamstring. He will go for an MRI exam on Sunday. Stanton injured his hamstring while running the bases in Saturday's game, and he'll miss at least the next 10 days as a result. In a corresponding […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/16/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have ten of the 15 games today on the main slate, so we've got a big one coming up on your Sunday. It's stack against Patrick Corbin day. What in the hell are we waiting for? Let's get to it! This article contains my picks for the ten-game main slate on Sunday, April 16, […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Jarred Kelenic, Nick Lodolo, Adley Rutschman, more

Welcome back RotoBallers! We are in Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season, so it's time for a rankings check-in. Below you will find Nick Mariano's updated 2023 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) as of April 16, 2023. These rankings are being released in mid-April and are looking at […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/16/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/16/23 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 […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 4

Hey, RotoBallers! We are halfway through April, and Week 4 of the MLB season is already here. Offenses are heating up along with the weather, and we are looking at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 4 - April 17 through April 23. For those new to this series, each week, […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Report for Week 4

We’re rounding around week four 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 […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 4

This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 4 – April 17 through April 24. Whether your team is injury-riddled or you’re ready to give up on your draft day darlings, we’ve got you covered.  As we move through the season, our data is ever-changing and we have to […]

Brandon Nimmo Nails Go-Ahead Double Versus Oakland

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo led his team to a 3-2 win over Oakland on Saturday. The 30-year-old went 2-for-4. However, his most significant accomplishment on the day was a go-ahead RBI double in the seventh, which eventually sealed the deal. The Mets have now won three-straight games, with Nimmo one of the players […]

Chas McCormick Not Expected To Play Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick (eye) is unlikely to play in Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. According to Astros manager Dusty Baker, McCormick will sit out Sunday's game as a precaution. The 27-year-old was removed from Friday's game due to blurred vision and missed Saturday's game. He is considered day-to-day. McCormick is slashing .275/.383/.500 […]

Bryce Harper May Not Need Rehab Assignment

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) may possibly skip a minor league rehab assignment before returning to the majors. Harper is taking reps at first base as he looks forward to his return to the field and will face Ranger Suarez in a simulated game on Tuesday. There's no definitive statement, but it seems Harper's […]

Chas McCormick Could Be Available Off Bench

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick (eyes) could be available off the bench Saturday. He was removed from the game Friday after experiencing blurred vision. Doctors did multiple tests last night but found no reason for the blurred vision. McCormick said he feels better today, however.

Michael Brantley Took Live BP

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (shoulder) is ramping up his rehab after taking live batting practice on Friday. Brantley had shoulder surgery in August and has recently been working out at the team's training facilities in Florida. A return in May still looks like the expectation for Brantley.

Michael Harris II Won't Return On Monday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (back) won't make his return from the injured list on Monday. The organization was hopeful that Harris would be activated on Monday, which is the first day he's eligible to return from the injured list. Manager Brian Snitker confirmed on Saturday that it won't be happening. Harris hasn't even […]

Chas McCormick To Miss Saturday's Game

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick (eye) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers. He'll miss this game after exiting early during Friday's game due to vision issues. It's unknown if this is a serious issue, so fantasy managers should consider McCormick day-to-day right now. Mauricio Dubon will serve as […]

Michael Conforto Comes Off The Bench On Saturday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (calf) was pulled out early during Wednesday's game due to left calf tightness. He missed Friday's game because of it, but was able to at least take an at-bat on Saturday. Conforto came off the bench as a pinch-hitter during Saturday's loss to the Detroit Tigers. He struck out […]

Adam Duvall Faces "Long Road Ahead"

Boston Red Sox outfielder Adam Duvall (wrist) will not require surgery on his left distal fracture. However, he indicated he faces a "long rehab road ahead." "Maybe six weeks before I can swing again," Said Duvall. "I'm going to keep running and keep throwing to stay in shape." The 34-year-old got off to a hot […]

Joc Pederson Placed On The Injured List

San Francisco Giants designated hitter Joc Pederson (wrist) was put on the 10-day injured list on Saturday, retroactive to April 12. The veteran is batting .242 this season with nine RBI, eight hits, and two home runs while striking out 13 times (33 at-bats). However, he's battling right wrist inflammation, resulting in a cortisone injection […]