Justin Upton Sitting Out Of Friday's Matchup With Rays

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (back) remains out of the lineup on Friday after he was held out of Wednesday's game due to back tightness. There's no new update on his condition, so he remains day-to-day for now. He has been having a solid year at the plate so far, slashing .247/.336/.480 with 14... Read More

Willie Calhoun Sitting Out Of Friday's Contest

Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun is out of the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Royals. He'll be sitting out of this one with the Royals sending lefty Mike Minor to the mound, as Calhoun is slashing .234/.280/.340 against left-handed pitching this year. With Calhoun out, Eli White is starting in left field and... Read More

Ronald Acuna Jr. Returns To Lineup Friday Against Reds

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (back) is in the lineup for Friday night's contest and will bat leadoff against Cincinnati. Acuna missed the last two games due to lower back tightness, but it seems all systems are go for him on Friday. He's been having the best numbers of his career this year, slashing... Read More

Connor Joe Sent Back Down To Triple-A

Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Connor Joe has been sent down to Triple-A Albuquerque to make room for right-hander Jon Gray. Joe was recalled on June 9 after first baseman Matt Adams was sent to the IL but played sparingly, only getting 11 at-bats over seven games. The 28-year-old is slashing .241/.349/.278 with two doubles and six... Read More

Byron Buxton Won't Require Surgery

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hand) won't require surgery on his fractured left hand, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. Buxton suffered the injury on June 21 after being hit by a pitch on his hand, just his third game back after missing the previous six weeks with a Grade 2 strain in his right... Read More

Daulton Varsho (C/OF, ARI) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Two-Catcher Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS: While it is very unfortunate that Carson Kelly landed on the IL with a fractured wrist and will likely be out until after the All-Star Break, this provides another opportunity for catching prospect Daulton Varsho to adjust his bat to the MLB level.... Read More

Jon Berti (2B/3B/SS/OF, MIA) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 11% of leagues ANALYSIS: Jon Berti is one of the top names that comes to mind in the category of wide-spanning utility players with potential for voluminous stolen bases, but with just three home runs, four stolen bases in eight tries, and a slash of .210/.316/.318... Read More

Eddie Rosario Drives In Two Thursday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Eddie Rosario went 1-for-4 with a two-run single in Thursday night's 4-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. Rosario helped the Tribe defeat his former team by knocking a two-run single in the top of the eighth inning, which gave them a 3-1 lead. Rosario has been solid this month as he has... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets for Week 13

Sometimes fantasy baseball can resemble the stock market. You want the best portfolio of players without having to pay too much for them. Sometimes to achieve the optimal team, you need to make trades. The best way to gain added value is to trade away an over-performing player for one in a rut. This way,... Read More

Akil Baddoo Doubles Twice In Loss To Astros

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles and an RBI in Thursday's 12-3 loss to the Houston Astros. He was also caught stealing in his only stolen base attempt in the game. Baddoo has been extremely productive in June and he has now led off two straight games for the... Read More

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 6/25/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 6/25/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 13-game slate on tap tonight, and there should be a lot of offense. There is still some solid pitching to target... Read More

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 6/25/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/25 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Big 13 game Friday slate. There don't seem to be any real weather issues. It's a weird slate. All of the top offenses are also facing really bad pitchers, which has sent the price tags through the... Read More

David Dahl Progressing Well During Rehab Assignment

Texas Rangers outfielder David Dahl (ribs/back) collected three hits during his rehab game in Double-A on Thursday. He was swinging the bat well on Wednesday too, so it sounds like Dahl is getting close to a return. He has been sidelined since late May due to a back and ribs issue. Dahl was slashing .208/.242/.340... Read More

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/25/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

FanDuel’s main slate Friday features 13 games, as there are two afternoon games and Game 2 of the Phillies-Mets doubleheader is also off the slate. However, we naturally have plenty of choices to work on both the pitching and hitting side, even though there are only a handful of what could be considered aces in... Read More

Jarred Kelenic Homers Twice At Triple-A

Seattle Mariners prospects Jarred Kelenic went 2-for-3 with two home runs, two walks, and drove in four runs on Thursday. The outfielder now has hits in 11 of his last 14 games and has homered five times since being demoted back to the minors on June 8. He hit just .092 with a 12 wRC+... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Friday 6/25

Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues, no doubt, already have holes to fill with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily fantasy baseball streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider in fantasy baseball daily leagues. Additionally, these recommendations can be useful... Read More

Anthony Santander Goes Hitless Thursday, Slump Continues

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander continued to struggle at the plate in Thursday's 9-0 loss to the Blue Jays, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. The 26-year-old, who had productive 2019 and 2020 seasons, is not hitting for average or power this season and is slashing just .234/.268/.374 with four home runs and 16 RBI. He... Read More

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Belts Grand Slam Versus Orioles

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. smacked a grand slam on Thursday, helping his club defeat the Orioles 9-0. The 369' foot shot over the left field fence broke the game open by giving the Jays a 6-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning as the 27-year-old finished the night going 1-for-4.... Read More

Nick Castellanos Drives In Four In Win Over Atlanta

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos turned in a big game in a 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. Castellanos went 2-for-3 with a homer and four RBI in the win to help pull the Reds over .500 on the year. The veteran outfielder ripped a two-run homer in the seventh inning while also... Read More

Nick Senzel Plays Catch On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (knee) was able to play catch before Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves. He has been out since the end of May due to a knee issue. Senzel was recently transferred to the 60-day injured list, which means he likely won't return until after the All-Star break. It's uncertain how... Read More

Harrison Bader To Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader (rib) will begin a rehab assignment soon. Manager Mike Schildt mentioned that Bader has resumed baseball activities and is playing outfield in extended spring training. He has been sidelined since May 25 because of a fracture in his rib cage. Fantasy managers should expect Bader to miss at least... Read More

Aaron Judge Compiles Strong Line In Win

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge filled up the box score in Thursday's win over the Kansas City Royals. Judge went 3-for-3 with three runs scored, a home run, a double, two RBI, and a pair of walks. The slugger reached all five times Thursday, clubbing a solo homer at 100.7 MPH in the first... Read More

Ian Happ On Bench For Third Game In A Row

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ will be on the bench for his third straight contest on Thursday versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Happ has been a major disappointment for both the Cubs and managers this season and is hitting .182 with eight home runs and 18 RBI this season. The Cubs have dealt with a... Read More

Patrick Wisdom Rests On Thursday

Chicago Cubs infielder Patrick Wisdom will rest on Thursday versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Wisdom started his season on May 25 and came out of the gate on fire, but he has gone of late with five hits over his last 30 at-bats. For the season, Wisdom is hitting .284 with 10 home runs and... Read More

Michael Brantley Hitting Well Since His Return

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley is slashing .509/.565/.727 (28-for-55) with nine extra-base hits and 15 RBI in 14 games since he returned from the injured list from his hamstring injury. Brantley's .356 average leads all of baseball right now. The 34-year-old veteran only has four home runs, but he's never been much of a power... Read More

Mark Canha Dealing With Left Hip Strain

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha (hip) left Thursday's win against the Rangers with an apparent injury. He was 0-for-2 before being replaced by Tony Kemp. Canha is scheduled to have an MRI on Friday, according to MLB.com's Justice delos Santos. This is bad timing for Canha who was having an excellent 2021 campaign as his... Read More

Justin Turner Gets Day Off On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner will receive a routine day off on Thursday versus the Chicago Cubs. Manager Dave Roberts said that it was a scheduled day off for Turner and he will be available off of the bench. Turner has been having a good season and is hitting .283 with 12 home... Read More

Mookie Betts Returns To Lineup On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (illness) will return to the lineup on Thursday versus the Chicago Cubs. Betts left Tuesday's game early with a stomach ailment and sat on Wednesday versus the San Diego Padres. Betts will bat first and play right field in a favorable matchup versus Zach Davies. Betts has struggled for... Read More

Ronald Acuna Jr. Taking Another Game Off

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (back) is still dealing with back tightness and will receive another day off on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds. Acuna remains day-to-day for now, and fantasy managers will be hoping that he can return to action on Friday. Outfielder Guillermo Heredia (wrists) is also out again on Thursday, but... Read More

Starling Marte Hits A Homer On Wednesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte had the only good offensive performance for the Marlins in Wednesday's loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Marte went 2-for-4 with a home run and a single, scoring a run and driving one in. His home run was a solo shot in the sixth inning and was the only run... Read More