Ramon Laureano Placed On Injured List Tuesday

The Oakland Athletics placed outfielder Ramon Laureano (side) on the injured list on Tuesday and called up catcher Shea Langeliers and infielder David MacKinnon from the minors in corresponding moves. The A's also released outfielder Stephen Piscotty. Laureano left the game early on Sunday with left side soreness, and now he'll miss at least the […]

Christian Yelich Goes Hitless Against Dodgers

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich went 0-for-2 with two walks in Monday's 4-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Fantasy managers weren't complaining about the two walks, but Yelich has been ice-cold at the plate out of the leadoff spot for the Brew Crew of late. In 12 games in August, he's hitting .159 (7-for-44) […]

Brennen Davis Begins Rehab Assignment

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Brennen Davis (back) began his rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Monday and went 0-for-3 with a walk, a run scored and three strikeouts while serving as the designated hitter. It wasn't a great first game back, but the 22-year-old was playing in his first game since May 3 […]

Ian Happ Hits Two Homers In Loss To Nationals

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ put on a power display in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals, going 2-for-3 with two home runs, two RBI, two runs scored and a walk. It was Happ's first multi-homer game of the season, and he's now slashing .282/.360/.455 with an .816 OPS, 12 home runs, 54 RBI, […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/16/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It's Tuesday, August 16th which means we get our first full slate of the week in MLB. With about six weeks left in the season, the playoff races are heating up with a lot of exciting action down the stretch! This article has daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 8/16/2022, Main […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/16/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/16/22 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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects Report - MLB Rookie Risers and Fallers for Week 18

It has been a few weeks since my last edition of RotoBaller’s Recently Promoted Prospects series for fantasy baseball prospects thanks to a trip to the Caribbean where I enjoyed watching MLB trade deadline madness from a beach with a drink (or two) in my hand. A number of big prospects have since been promoted […]

MLB Hitter Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for Barrel% (Week 19)

We're now three weeks removed from the All-Star break so there's enough data to glean something from one of the most prominent metrics that tells of power production - barrel rate. The usual suspects are represented on the leaderboard but more than half of the top 20 second-half barrel% leaders will make you do a […]

Eddie Rosario Day-To-Day With Left Hamstring Tightness

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario (hamstring) exited Monday's 13-1 win over the Mets early with left hamstring tightness. However, manager Brian Snitker said that Rosario will only likely miss a day or two and should avoid a trip to the injured list, per the Athletic's David O'Brien. Rosario went 1-for-3 with a solo home run […]

Giancarlo Stanton Goes Through Full Workout

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles) went through a full workout on Monday before the team's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. He's been out since July 24 with soreness in his left Achilles tendon, and he's missed the last 20 games. Stanton will repeat the pre-game workout for the next couple of days, […]

Mike Trout Takes Live Batting Practice Monday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back, ribs) took live batting practice on Monday, which means he hit against an actual pitcher throwing at game speed. It's the last step necessary before playing in games, but it's unknown if he'll actually go on a minor league rehab assignment. Whether Trout plays in minor league games […]

Ramon Laureano Not Playing Against Rangers

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (side) is out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Texas Rangers. Laureano will take a seat after leaving Sunday's game against the Houston Astros with left side soreness. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. Laureano has struggled in the month of August, hitting just .205 (9-for-44) […]

Bryce Harper Could Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow, thumb) cleared a major hurdle in his injury recovery on Monday. He took a total of 60 swings while facing live pitching and a pitching machine. It was the first time he'd taken batting practice since he underwent thumb surgery. According to Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer, Harper […]

Luis Robert To Miss His Third Straight Game Monday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (wrist) will remain out of action for Monday's series opener against the Houston Astros. AJ Pollock will be getting the start in center field for the game. Robert sprained his left wrist during this past Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers and he hasn't been on the field since. […]

Ketel Marte Out With Hamstring Injury Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (knee) is being held out of action for Monday's game against right-hander Alex Cobb and the San Francisco Giants. Marte is dealing with a strained left hamstring, an injury that caused him to be removed from Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. He is being considered day-to-day for now. […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Returns To The Lineup On Monday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the New York Mets. Acuna was removed from Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Miami Marlins due to right knee soreness. The team held him out as a precaution on Sunday. The 24-year-old has been on a […]

Kyle Schwarber Still Sidelined Monday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber (calf) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's contest against the Cincinnati Reds. It will be the fourth straight game that Schwarber has missed with his sore calf, but fantasy managers should continue to consider him day-to-day for now. The 29-year-old left-handed slugger remains a must-start in fantasy when […]

Rangers Fire Manager Chris Woodward

The Texas Rangers fired manager Chris Woodward on Monday, the team announced. The Rangers are currently in third place in the American League West with a 51-63 record despite investing more than a half-billion guaranteed dollars in the free-agent market in the offseason. It is Woodward's fourth straight year with a losing record, and he'll […]

Bryce Harper Taking Batting Practice Monday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow, thumb) is taking batting practice on Monday. It's the first time that Harper has taken batting practice since having surgery to fix his fractured left thumb, so it's a significant step for last year's National League MVP. The 29-year-old left-handed slugger is getting closer to a minor league rehab […]

George Springer Activated From Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays activated outfielder George Springer (elbow) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and designated outfielder Bradley Zimmer for assignment in a corresponding move. Springer will be active for Monday's game against the Baltimore Orioles, but it remains to be seen if he'll be in the starting lineup against right-hander Kyle Bradish. […]

Enrique Hernandez Likely To Return Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder/second baseman Enrique Hernandez (hip) is likely to come off the 60-day injured list on Tuesday. The Red Sox optioned outfielder Jaylin Davis to Triple-A on Sunday night. Hernandez has been on the IL since June 7 with a right hip flexor strain. The 30-year-old has struggled when healthy, hitting just .209 […]

Mike Trout Takes Batting Practice On Sunday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back) reportedly took batting practice on Sunday, according to a tweet from The Athletic's Sam Blum. Blum wrote, "Phil Nevin said Mike Trout did a full round of BP today, more than yesterday." Blum also noted in his tweet that Trout's "outlook sounds optimistic that he can begin hitting […]

Harold Ramirez Gets Two Hits In First Rehab Game

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Harold Ramirez (thumb) went 2-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout in his first minor league rehab game for Triple-A Durham on Sunday. Ramirez is on the mend from a fractured right thumb that he suffered in mid-July. Barring a setback on his rehab assignment, he could return to the Rays […]

Ketel Marte, Daulton Varsho Injured Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte (hamstring) and outfielder/catcher Daulton Varsho (jaw) both left Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies early due to injuries. Marte exited with left hamstring tightness after running the bases in the ninth inning. Manager Torey Lovullo said the team is hoping it's nothing serious and that Marte will return to the […]

Juan Soto Reaches Base Three Times On Sunday

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto had a solid showing in his first series against his former team, the Washington Nationals, this past weekend. Across the three-game set, he went 4-for-12 at the plate with a double, four walks, two RBI and two runs scored. Over 11 games in a Padres jersey, Soto owns a […]

Nick Senzel Exits With Hamstring Injury Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (hamstring) was removed from Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs due to hamstring tightness. After the game, Reds manager David Bell gave an update on Senzel's status. Bell stated that the hamstring injury "didn't sound too serious," but that Senzel may be held out of the lineup on Monday. The […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/15/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/15/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. A bigger than usual Monday slate - lots to talk about, so let's talk about it! Top Hitters for 8/15/22 Aaron Judge ($6,500 DK) vs. Ryan Yarbrough It feels like we should only be paying […]

Kyle Isbel: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 19

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of leagues ANALYSIS: 25-year-old Kyle Isbel got a little bit of burn last season with the Kansas City Royals to the tune of solid results, and while things have started a bit slower for the former third-round pick from UNLV in 2022, his power/speed skillset […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/15/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, Rotoballers! It's hard to believe we are entering the home stretch of the 2022 season already. It feels like yesterday that we kicked the year off. Still, we go again for another week and start the action with a 10-game slate. There's some earlier action between the Tigers-Guardians, Phillies-Reds, and Padres-Marlins, but none […]

Ramon Laureano Day-To-Day With Side Soreness

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (side) was removed from Sunday's game against the Houston Astros due to left side soreness. A's manager Mark Kotsay stated that Laureano began experiencing the soreness during his at-bat in the fourth inning of the game. He is being considered day-to-day. The 28-year-old has been struggling at the plate over […]