DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/5/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We are nearly one week into the season and most teams have made it through their rotation once, meaning we get a crop of ace pitchers back on the board after a few days of dicey pitching options. We have a lot of day baseball and therefore the main slate on both sites contains 9 […]

Seiya Suzuki Taking In-Game At-Bats

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (oblique) had two at-bats in a simulated game and played four innings of defense on Monday and was scheduled to take two at-bats as the designated hitter in a game in Arizona on Tuesday, per the team. The 28-year-old is recovering from a "moderate" left oblique strain, but has been […]

Max Kepler Day-To-Day With Right Knee Tendinitis

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (knee) is officially day-to-day after an MRI Tuesday revealed patellar tendinitis in his right knee. Manager Rocco Baldelli seemed encouraged by the results, saying there was "nothing major". Kepler departed Monday's game early with soreness in his right knee and was not in Tuesday's lineup. Baldelli made it sound like […]

Chris Taylor Starting Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game to take on the Colorado Rockies. It will be the 32-year-old's fifth consecutive start after sitting the bench in the first two games. Taylor's been a solid hitter with the Dodgers but struggled in 2022, producing a .221 average with 10 […]

Austin Meadows To Sit Out On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. Meadows will receive his first off day of the season as the Tigers attempt to keep their young outfielder healthy. Eric Haase will cover left field and bat fifth against Framber Valdez on Tuesday. The expectation […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Starting In Center Field Again

New York Yankees utilityman Isiah Kiner-Falefa is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against left-hander Matt Strahm and the Philadelphia Phillies. Kiner-Falefa is starting in center field again and hitting seventh in the batting order. The 28-year-old has started in center field in two of the last three games. Aaron Hicks is in left […]

Twins Home Opener Postponed On Thursday

The Minnesota Twins announced on Tuesday that their home opener against the Houston Astros on Thursday has been postponed until Friday "due to the upcoming weather forecast, which calls for snow and cold temperature." Right-hander Sonny Gray was scheduled to start Thursday's home opener while being opposed by Houston right-hander Jose Urquidy. The two starters […]

Max Kepler Sitting Out Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (knee) is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. Kepler departed Monday's game early with soreness in his right knee, and although the injury isn't expected to land him on the injured list, he'll take the day off. Trevor Larnach is starting in right field and […]

Edward Olivares Hitting Second Tuesday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Edward Olivares is starting Tuesday's game and hitting out of the two-hole as he takes on the Toronto Blue Jays and left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. Tuesday marks the third start of the season for Olivares but the first out of the two-spot, as he has hit sixth and ninth in his first […]

David Dahl Back In Lineup Again Tuesday

San Diego Padres outfielder David Dahl is right back in the starting lineup Tuesday after coming up clutch in Monday's come-from-behind victory. Dahl hit a ninth-inning solo home run to tie the game at four before Ha-Seong Kim followed up with a home run of his own to walk off the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. Signed […]

Jake Fraley Hitting Third Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley is hitting third Tuesday when the Reds take on the Chicago Cubs. Fraley is off to a hot start this season as he's gone 4-for-9 with a home run and a double while also drawing a pair of walks in 11 trips to the plate. The 27-year-old was a strong […]

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

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/4/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy to be back! It's our first full Tuesday slate of the year, and it should be a high-scoring one! Let's take a look at this juggernaut of a slate.   Top Pitchers for 4/4/23 […]

Josh H. Smith's CT Scans Are Negative

Texas Rangers utility player Josh H. Smith (face) had a CT scan done on Monday after the conclusion of the 2-0 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. They came back "clean," according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Smith was hit in the face by a pitch and left the contest in the third inning. There's still […]

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

It's Tuesday and we have a big MLB DFS slate on our hands! Both DraftKings and FanDuel boast 11-game main slates this evening as we look to capitalize early in the week. Remember, this 11-game main slate at both DraftKings and Fanduel locks at 7:05 PM ET. The lineup picks will range from some elite […]

Cedric Mullins Swipes Fourth Bag Of Season Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins continued to show off his speed in Monday's 2-0 win over the Rangers. Mullins went 0-for-2 with two walks, a strikeout, and a stolen base. It was known that the new pitcher disengagement rules and larger bases may lead to more steals, and the O's in general have shown that […]

Max Kepler Leaves Monday's Game Early

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler left his team's 11-1 win over the Miami Marlins with soreness in his right knee. Kepler went 2-for-3 with a solo homer before he appeared to do something to his knee while running the bases during the fourth inning. He was replaced in the lineup by Kyle Farmer. There's no […]

Jose Barrero Leaves Monday's Game With Hamstring Tightness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jose Barrero left his team's 7-6 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday with tightness in his right hamstring, according to the team. Barrero was pulled during the second inning after appearing to tweak his hamstring while running the bases following a leadoff single. He was replaced in the lineup by Jason […]

Josh H. Smith Hit By Pitch In Face, Leaves Early

Texas Rangers outfielder Josh H. Smith left his team's Monday night game against the Baltimore Orioles after getting hit in the side of the face by a pitch during the third inning. The HBP was Smith's only plate appearance of the evening and he was quickly replaced by pinch-runner Ezequiel Duran at first base. Smith […]

Lars Nootbaar Lands On Injured List With Thumb Injury

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (thumb) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday, retroactive to March 31. Nootbaar had missed three straight games after suffering a contusion on his left thumb on Opening Day. The Cardinals recalled Juan Yepez from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move to take Nootbaar's spot on the […]

Conner Capel Starting In Right Field Monday

Oakland A's outfielder Conner Capel is hitting fifth and playing right field Monday against the Cleveland Guardians. Capel has appeared in two games so far this season but has made just four trips to the plate, going 1-for-4 in that time with a pair of strikeouts. The 25-year-old enjoyed a productive MLB debut last season […]

Kerry Carpenter Hitting Cleanup Monday

Detroit Tigers outfielder/designated hitter Kerry Carpenter will hit out of the cleanup spot Monday versus the Houston Astros. Tigers skipper A.J. Hinch is rewarding the 25-year-old after he went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a pair of runs scored Saturday versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Carpenter exploded for a .331 batting average with eight home […]

Lars Nootbaar To Miss Third Straight Game

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (thumb) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Nootbaar jammed his thumb while sliding into third base during Thursday's season opener. He hasn't been able to play since then, but the team doesn't believe that Nootbaar will require a trip to the injured […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/3/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/3/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hey RotoBaller Nation, it's Thunder Dan and I am pumped to get back into the rotation for your Premium DFS picks today! There are 15 games being played today, but just 11 games on the […]

Will Benson Out Of The Lineup Monday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson is not in the starting lineup on Monday against left-hander Drew Smyly and the Chicago Cubs. Left-handed hitters Jason Vosler and Jake Fraley will also start on the bench, with outfielder TJ Friedl starting in right field and batting ninth. Stuart Fairchild is making the start in left field and […]

James Outman Steals His First Base

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Outman went 0-for-1 with a walk and his first stolen base in Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the four-game series finale. Outman didn't start the game with a lefty on the hill for the D-backs, but he entered the game as a late defensive replacement. The […]

Julio Rodriguez Goes Deep For First Time In 2023

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez went 2-for-5 with his first home run of the 2023 season and two strikeouts in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Cleveland Guardians in the series finale. Rodriguez hit a solo leadoff home run to begin the bottom of the first inning. The 22-year-old 2022 American League Rookie of the Year […]

Jake Fraley Sitting Against Left-Hander

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley is not in the starting lineup on Monday against left-hander Drew Smyly and the Chicago Cubs. Catcher Tyler Stephenson is serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup, while TJ Friedl is starting in right field and batting ninth. Luke Maile is doing the catching and is hitting seventh. The […]

Bryan Reynolds Goes Deep In Loss Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in the team's 3-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds in the series finale on Sunday. Reynolds clubbed his first home run of the 2023 season as he attempts to work out a long-term contract extension with the organization. The 28-year-old […]

Leody Taveras Swinging From The Right Side

Texas Rangers outfielder Leody Taveras (oblique) has advanced to swinging from the right side, but he's still unlikely to be activated from the 10-day injured list when he's eligible on Friday. The 24-year-old switch-hitter is making some progress, but fantasy managers will have to be patient. He could go out on a short minor-league rehab […]

Joey Wiemer Making Another Start Against Mets

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Joey Wiemer is making his third straight start on Monday against right-hander Carlos Carrasco and the New York Mets. Wiemer is starting in right field and batting ninth in the lineup. He continues to hit at the bottom of the Brew Crew's batting order, but the 24-year-old youngster has held his […]