Brennen Davis To Miss The Rest Of Arizona Fall League

Chicago Cubs outfielder Brennen Davis (back) will miss the rest of the Arizona Fall League. This is not good news after Davis missed most of the season due to surgery on his legs. Luckily, this sounds like it's only back tightness, so hopefully it won't linger into Spring Training. The Cubs were expected to add […]

Aledmys Diaz In Astros Lineup For Game 2

Houston Astros utility man Aledmys Diaz is in the starting lineup on Saturday, batting seventh and playing left field in Game 2 of the World Series. Outside of Yordan Alvarez, the Astros have struggled to find a capable designated hitter this postseason, which might have something to do with why manager Dusty Baker keeps changing […]

Matt Vierling In Phillies Lineup For Game 2

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Matt Vierling will start in center field and hit eighth in Game 2 of the World Series. Vierling and Brandon Marsh have formed a platoon in center this postseason, and that continues tonight as Vierling starts against lefty Framber Valdez. In 10 postseason at-bats, Vierling has two hits, four strikeouts, and no […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 10/29/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/29/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top […]

Kyle Tucker Goes Deep Twice Friday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker was a force in Friday's World Series Game 1 against the Philadelphia Phillies, going 3-for-5 with a pair of homers and four RBI, but his team still lost 6-5 in 10 innings. The young star has been solid over eight games in the playoffs, slashing .273/.351/.545 with three bombs and […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/29/22): MLB DFS Lineups

And then there were two. We have made it to the pinnacle of a baseball season that some thought may never happen. It has been a wild season and now it's the Phillies and Astros for the World Series title. Are you ready? Here we go! For showdown mode on DraftKings, we pick one captain […]

Brandon Marsh In Phillies Lineup For Game 1

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh is in the lineup for Game 1 of the World Series, batting ninth and manning center field. Marsh and Matt Vierling have formed a platoon this postseason, with Marsh handling duties against righties. He hasn't exactly shined this postseason, with a slash line of .154/.214/.346, although he did hit a […]

Trey Mancini In Astros Lineup For Game 1

Houston Astros designated hitter/outfielder Trey Mancini will be in the lineup Friday for Game 1 of the World Series. He is the team's designated hitter for the night and will bat seventh in the order. With Justin Verlander on the hill, the Astros feel safe with Yordan Alvarez in left field, which opens up a […]

Greg Brown Out As Cubs Hitting Coach

The Chicago Cubs are moving on from hitting coach Greg Brown at a position that continues to be a revolving door for the organization. Between 2012 and 2022, the Cubs have employed 14 different hitting coaches. Brown was a successful college coach and area scout who signed both J.D. Martinez and Enrique Hernandez. It's unknown […]

Dusty Baker Plans To Return In 2023

Regardless of what happens in the World Series, Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker plans to return to his position in 2023, according to sources. The future Hall of Famer is seeking his first World Series title this week against the Philadelphia Phillies, and he has led his team to this point with a perfect 6-0 […]

Yankees Worried About Retaining Aaron Judge?

Most people believe that the New York Yankees will re-sign superstar slugger Aaron Judge when he becomes a free agent this winter. But there are some real concerns within the organization about their chances of retaining him. They expect to be the highest bidder, but they aren't sure how badly he wants to stay in […]

George Springer Has Surgery On Elbow

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (elbow) had surgery to remove a bone spur from his elbow this week, and the team expects him to be fully recovered by spring training next year. Springer suffered a concussion and a sprained shoulder in the team's final postseason game in the Wild-Card Series against the Seattle Mariners […]

David Stearns Stepping Down In Milwaukee

Milwaukee Brewers president of baseball operations David Stearns is stepping down and will remain in an advisory role to owner Mark Attanasio and baseball operations, the Brewers announced on Thursday. Matt Arnold will now move into the lead role to oversee all baseball operations in Milwaukee. Arnold has been the team's senior vice president and […]

Mike Maddux, Jeff Albert Not Returning To Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals pitching coach Mike Maddux is stepping down, while Jeff Albert has elected not to return as hitting coach for the 2023 season. "We have a lot of openings," president John Mozeliak said. Bullpen coach Bryan Eversgerd also won't be returning, while former bench coach Skip Schumaker was hired as the manager for […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/28/22): MLB DFS Lineups

And then there were two. We have made it to the pinnacle of a baseball season that some thought may never happen. It has been a wild season and now it's the Phillies and Astros for the World Series title. Are you ready? Here we go! For showdown mode on DraftKings, we pick one captain […]

Yankees Plan To Stick With Aaron Boone

New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner plans to keep Aaron Boone on as manager in 2023. "As far as Boone's concerned, we just signed him and for all the same reasons I listed a year ago, I believe he is a very good manager," Steinbrenner said. "I don't see a change there." Boone signed a […]

Anthony Santander To Play For Venezuela In WBC

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander will play for Venezuela in the 2023 World Baseball Classic, per Baltimore Sun's Andy Kostka. The 28-year-old should add some pop to their lineup as he did for the O's in 2022, slashing .240/.318/.455 with 33 home runs and 89 RBI. Santander logged career-highs in both HR and RBI hitting […]

Justyn-Henry Malloy Could Help Braves Outfield In 2023

Atlanta Braves outfield prospect Justyn-Henry Malloy could factor into the team's outfield, specifically left field in 2023, depending on how their offseason plays out, per The Athletic's David O'Brien. The Braves should have Michael Harris II in center field and Ronald Acuna Jr. in right field, but both Eddie Rosario and Marcell Ozuna struggled throughout […]

Giants Ready To Spend For Aaron Judge

The San Francisco Giants have targeted New York Yankees impending free-agent outfielder Aaron Judge entering the 2023 season and "won't be outbid," per NJ Advance Media's Randy Miller. Judge will be one of the most intriguing free agents this offseason, but the Giants intend to sign several bigger-name free agents, per Miller's article. The 30-year-old […]

Marlins Choose Skip Schumaker As Next Manager

The Miami Marlins have decided to hire St. Louis Cardinals bench coach Skip Schumaker as their next manager. Schumaker is a first-time manager after playing 11 big-league seasons, his first eight coming with the Cardinals. He won a World Series with the organization in 2011. Schumaker was the bench coach in 2022 after four seasons […]

Brian Cashman's Contract Is Up This Winter

Per an article from SNY's Andy Martino on Sunday, New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman's contract is up this winter. Per Martino's article, "Cashman's contract is up, of course, and most in the organization believe that Hal Steinbrenner will ask him back, and that Cashman will accept." Martino's article also states that manager Aaron […]

Orioles Bringing Back Full Coaching Staff For 2023

The Baltimore Orioles will leave their coaching staff intact for the 2023 season, per MASN Sport's Roch Kubatko. The only change the team will make is the addition of Cody Asche as offensive strategy coach. The O's had a surprisingly successful 2022 season, earning their first winning season in six seasons with a record of […]

Marlins Down To Four Finalists For Managerial Opening

The Miami Marlins are down to four finalists for their managerial opening and are expected to decide soon. The candidates are St. Louis Cardinals bench coach Skip Schumaker, Houston Astros bench coach Joe Espada, Tampa Bay Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro and New York Yankees third base coach Luis Rojas. The Marlins may decide on […]

Bryce Harper Named MVP Of NLCS

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper was named the Most Valuable Player of the National League Championship Series on Sunday after he hit the go-ahead, game-winning two-run home run in the eighth inning to lead Philly to the 4-1 series win over the San Diego Padres. Harper went 1-for-3 in the game with the two-run home […]

Harrison Bader Homers Again On Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader hit another home run on Sunday. The veteran also collected three hits from the leadoff spot in the lineup in the fourth game of the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros, scoring three runs in the process. The home run was Bader's fifth of the postseason. With […]

A Year to Forget: MLB Hitters Who Will Rebound for 2023 Fantasy Baseball

If I had to pick one piece of general fantasy sports advice to give, it would be this. Price is king. You can know all the stats and trends and spend hours and hours pouring into player breakdowns and all the rest, but if you don't draft based primarily on price in mind, you will […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/23/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We don't have to deal with just a showdown slate today! Both of the League Championship Series are in action today. The Astros will try to sweep the Yankees in the Bronx with the same pitcher that completed the sweep of Seattle. The Phillies have won the first two games at home and now get […]

Bryce Harper Doubles Twice, Drives In Two Runs

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper has been out of control at the plate all postseason, and he continued that trend on Saturday night in NLCS Game 4. Harper went 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and a run scored. He now has ten extra-base hits and a 1.311 OPS in 41 plate appearances. Should Philadelphia […]

Kyle Schwarber Hits Another Bomb In Game 4

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber continued to swing a hot bat in Saturday night's NLCS Game 4, going 2-for-3 at the plate with a home run, a walk, and three runs scored. It was his third homer of these playoffs. In 40 plate appearances this postseason he has slashed .206/.341/.471, setting a strong tone at […]

Juan Soto Hits Two-Run Shot In Game 4

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto went deep Saturday night, knocking a two-run home run off Phillies reliever Brad Hand, but it wasn't enough to prevent a 10-6 loss that pushes San Diego to the brink of elimination. Soto went 1-for-4 in the game. It hasn't been the best stretch for Soto at the plate […]