Aaron Judge Continues Playoff Struggles

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge had a tough game Saturday against the Houston Astros, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. Judge also was part of a misplayed flyball when he got too close to Harrison Bader and appeared to spook the center fielder, who dropped the ball. The MVP frontrunner is having a horrific postseason, […]

Chas McCormick Hits Game-Winning Homer In Game 3

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick set the tone for the Astros on Saturday, blasting a two-run homer off Gerrit Cole in the second inning. That ended up being all the Astros would need, although they tacked on three more to win the Game 3 of the ALCS 5-0. McCormick is having himself a nice postseason, […]

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

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/22/22 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 […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/22/22): 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 try to take a 3-0 lead as the ALCS heads to New York after a Houston sweep at home. The Phillies picked up the win in Game 3 last night in Philly […]

Brandon Marsh Back In Phillies Lineup Friday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh will slot back into the Phillies lineup for Game 3 of the NLCS against the San Diego Padres on Friday. Marsh has formed a platoon with Matt Vierling this postseason, with Marsh handling right-handed pitching. He's done the job adequately out of the nine spot, batting .250 with an .896 […]

Terry Francona Will Return As Guardians Manager

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona will return as the skipper for the 2023 season. "I want to see that group grow. I want to be a part of that," Francona said. President of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said the job is Francona's for as long as he wants it. Francona led the team to the […]

Rangers Name Bruce Bochy Their New Manager

The Texas Rangers named Bruce Bochy as their new manager for the 2023 season on Friday. Bochy will be the 20th full-time manager in franchise history. The three-time World Series champion manager will come out of retirement to join a Rangers squad that has had six straight losing seasons. The 67-year-old hasn't managed since his […]

Dusty Baker To Be Asked Back In 2023

The Houston Astros will invite manager Dusty Baker back to manage again in 2023, according to sources. Neither Baker nor general manager James Click have a contract for next season, which is an unusual situation for a team that made the World Series in 2021 and is in the American League Championship Series for the […]

Blue Jays Agree To Three-Year Contract With John Schneider

The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to terms with manager John Schneider on a three-year contract on Friday as their manager for the 2023 through 2025 seasons. The deal includes a team option for the 2026 season. The former bench coach went 46-28 as the interim manager after taking over for Charlie Montoyo in July of […]

DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/21/22): MLB DFS Lineups

The NL gets the night to themselves tonight for Game 3 of the NLCS as the series moves east to Philly. We are all square at one game each, which makes for some exciting baseball. Let's get to it! For showdown mode on DraftKings, we pick one captain who costs 1.5x his normal salary, but […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Has Wrist Surgery

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (wrist) dealt with left wrist issues this year and underwent successful surgery on the wrist on Thursday with Dr. Graham in Ohio. Gurriel is expected to be ready for spring training next year. The 29-year-old Cuban outfielder missed the final month of the season due to a left […]

Bryson Stott, Brandon Marsh To Return To Lineup Friday

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said the team will go back to rookie shortstop Bryson Stott and outfielder Brandon Marsh in the starting lineup on Friday in Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres and right-hander Joe Musgrove. Outfielder Matt Vierling and infielder Edmundo Sosa got the starts in […]

Harrison Bader Batting Cleanup In Game 2 Against Astros

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader is starting in center field and is hitting leadoff for Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on Thursday against the Houston Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez. Bader, who played in only 14 regular season games for the team after being acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals at […]

Yordan Alvarez Serving As The DH In Game 2

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez will serve as the team's designated hitter and bat third in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on Thursday against New York Yankees right-hander Luis Severino. Alvarez will return to the DH role and swap spots with Aledmys Diaz, who served as the DH in the Game 1 […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/20/22): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Thursday RotoBallers! This is John Brubaker dropping some of my favorite plays for today's ALCS showdown slate. It's the first showdown slate I've written up this year, but I wanted to do my part in helping you guys navigate your way into some coin tonight.  While it's only one game, we don't necessarily have […]

Jesse Winker To Have Neck Surgery

Seattle Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said that outfielder Jesse Winker (knee, neck) underwent surgery on his knee last week and is also scheduled to have surgery on his neck. Winker's 2022 season ended early right as the playoffs began in early October, and he was also apparently dealing with a knee injury that required […]

Jeremy Reed Won't Return As Angels Hitting Coach

Los Angeles Angels hitting coach Jeremy Reed will not return for the 2023 season. Reed established himself with veteran MVPs and also impacted young up-and-comers like Luis Rengifo, Taylor Ward and Jared Walsh. The status of other coaches, including assistant hitting coaches Paul Sorrento and John Mallee, is unclear. The 41-year-old Reed was the team's […]

Oswaldo Cabrera On Yankees ALCS Roster

New York Yankees shortstop Oswaldo Cabrera is on the team's roster for their American League Championship Series matchup with the Houston Astros. The 23-year-old hit .247 with a .312 on-base percentage, six home runs, and three stolen bases in 171 regular-season plate appearances. He's hitting .105 with a home run and no walks in 19 […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 10/19/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/19/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Just two games on the board today, I'm not even sure why I'm writing this! Let's just hit these two games and point out the players in the best spots.   Phillies vs. Padres  Aaron […]

Dodgers May Not Tender Cody Bellinger A Contract In 2023

The Los Angeles Dodgers have not yet decided if they will tender first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger a contract in 2023, per the Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. The 27-year-old is under the team's control for the 2023 season, but he would immediately become a free agent if the Dodgers elected not to tender him a contract. The […]

Aaron Hicks Out For Season With Left Knee Injury

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (knee) said Tuesday that his season will be over after sustaining a left knee injury in American League Division Series' Game 5 5-1 win over the Guardians, per MLB's Bryan Hoch. Hicks underwent an MRI at New York-Presbyterian Hospital after the game and said that his estimated recovery time […]

Oswaldo Cabrera Hitting .105 Heading Into ALCS

New York Yankees infielder/outfielder Oswaldo Cabrera is having a tough postseason debut thus far. That didn't change when he went 0-for-4 with a pair of punchouts in Tuesday's 5-1 Division Series game five victory against the Cleveland Guardians. The rookie's hitting just .105 with 10 strikeouts, one home run, and a .421 OPS over five […]

Giancarlo Stanton Hits Decisive Home Run

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton got to the Cleveland Guardians early in game five of the American League Division Series on Tuesday, crushing a first-inning home run off Aaron Civale to give his team a 3-0 lead. It was his only hit in four at-bats, but it was an important one as they never […]

Oswaldo Cabrera Starting At Shortstop Tuesday

New York Yankees infielder Oswaldo Cabrera is in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday for the fifth game of their American League Division Series matchup with the Cleveland Guardians. Cabrera is batting sixth for New York against the Guardians and right-hander Aaron Civale. During the regular season, the infielder hit .247 with a .312 on-base […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/18/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It is Tuesday, October 18th, 2022 and we have an incredible two-game slate today! The Guardians and Yankees game was postponed last night due to the weather and they are making up their pivotal Game 5 tonight, while the Phillies and Padres open up their seven-game National League Championship Series tonight. This article has daily […]

Zac Veen Steals Two More Bases Monday

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Zac Veen went 1-for-4 with a single, a walk, and two stolen bases in Monday's 3-2 Arizona Fall League win with the Rafters. The 20-year-old has an intriguing power-speed combo, making him the Rockies' top prospect, per the team's MLB.com prospect rankings. Veen made it to Double-A Hartford in 2022 and […]

Heston Kjerstad Crushing The Ball In Arizona Fall League

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Heston Kjerstad continued his hot streak in Monday's Arizona Fall League 6-4 win with the Scorpions. The 23-year-old went 4-for-5 with three singles, a solo home run, and four RBI. He is now hitting .404 with four HR and 13 RBI in just 10 games. Kjerstad is considered one of the […]

Guardians-Yankees Game 5 Postponed

Game 5 of the American League Division Series between the Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees on Monday night has been postponed due to inclement weather in the Bronx. Right-hander Aaron Civale was scheduled to start for the Guardians, while right-hander Jameson Taillon was the Yankees' scheduled starter in the deciding game of the series. […]

Andrew Benintendi Still Experiencing Wrist Pain

The New York Yankees could get pitchers Frankie Montas (shoulder) and Ron Marinaccio (leg) back for the American League Championship Series if they advance, but they are less certain about outfielder Andrew Benintendi (wrist), who is still experiencing wrist pain. He had a new injection this week. Benintendi has been ramping up his baseball activities […]

Harrison Bader Homers Again Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader hit his third home run of the playoffs on Sunday. Hitting third in the top of the second inning with one out, Bader homered off Cal Quantrill to score third baseman Josh Donaldson and extend the Yankees lead to three runs in the fourth game of the American League […]