Michael Taylor Drives In Three Monday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Michael Taylor had a strong game Monday night, going 2-for-4 with three RBI in a 7-0 drubbing of the struggling Los Angeles Angels. Taylor has put together a respectable campaign this season, slashing .276/.349/.403 with six homers, a steal, 29 runs scored, and 28 RBI in 246 plate appearances. He has […]

Victor Robles To Get Some Leadoff At-Bats

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles is expected to start seeing some starts as the leadoff hitter moving forward, according to manager Dave Martinez. Robles has been improving at the plate of late, hitting .250 with two homers, four RBI and two steals over his past seven games. Overall, Robles has a .236 average, three homers, […]

MLB, Players Union Can't Agree On International Draft

The MLB Players Association rejected the league's latest proposal on an international draft on Monday, which means the free-agent qualifying offer system that has been a drag on some free agents, will remain in place. The two sides exchanged four total proposals this month and were consistently far apart on the amount of money that […]

Bryce Harper Not Ready To Have Pins Removed

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (thumb) didn't have the pins removed from his fractured left thumb on Monday, but that could happen next week. He hasn't suffered a setback of any sort, but he just isn't quite ready to have his pins removed. Harper will meet with his surgeon again next Monday and will hopefully […]

Mariners Optimistic Julio Rodriguez Will Return Tuesday

Seattle Mariners skipper Scott Servais said he's "very, very optimistic" that rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez (wrist) will return to the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Texas Rangers. Rodriguez is out of the lineup for the fourth straight game with left wrist soreness, but he is going to ramp up his baseball activity before the […]

Yordan Alvarez Returns Against A's

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) is back in the starting lineup on Monday against right-hander Adam Oller and the Oakland Athletics, serving as the DH and hitting third in the batting order. Alvarez took a seat on Sunday due to a sore right hand, but he's back in there for fantasy managers in […]

J.D. Martinez Out Again On Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (back) will miss his fourth straight game on Monday as the team takes on the Cleveland Guardians. Martinez is currently hampered by back spasms. He has yet to take the field since play resumed following the All-Star break. Rob Refsnyder is serving as designated hitter with Martinez on the […]

Kevin Kiermaier To Undergo Season-Ending Hip Surgery

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (hip) is set to undergo season-ending hip labrum surgery, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The 32-year-old will be a big loss for the Rays on both sides of the game. Over 63 appearances this season, Kiermaier slashed .228/.281/.369 with seven home runs, six stolen bases, […]

Garrett Cooper Remains Out On Monday

Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper (wrist) will remain out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against left-hander Nick Lodolo and the Cincinnati Reds. Cooper was hit by a pitch in his wrist this past Saturday. He underwent X-rays over the weekend and they came back clean. He remains day-to-day for now. The 31-year-old […]

Jesse Winker Out With Ankle Injury Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker (ankle) is being held out of Monday's matchup against the Texas Rangers. He sprained his ankle during Sunday's game and was forced to be removed from the contest, so it's no surprise that he's out of the lineup on the following day. In his absence, Adam Frazier is shifting over […]

Julio Rodriguez To Miss His Fourth Straight Game Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (wrist) will remain out for the team's contest against right-hander Glenn Otto and the Texas Rangers on Monday. This will be his fourth consecutive missed games due to left wrist soreness. The rookie received an MRI this weekend that showed no structural damage and he remains day-to-day for now. J.P. […]

Bryan Reynolds Activated, Starting On Monday

The Pittsburgh Pirates have activated outfielder Bryan Reynolds (oblique) from the 10-day injured list. He is included in the starting lineup for Monday's game against right-hander Adrian Sampson and the Chicago Cubs. He'll be covering center field and batting second in the game. Reynolds was on the shelf for about two weeks due to a […]

No Momentum In Mets Trade Talks For Josh Bell

According to a tweet from SNY's Andy Martino, "There has been no momentum in Josh Bell/Mets talks to date as Mets continue to scout Trey Mancini." Bell is currently enjoying a strong season for the division-rival Washington Nationals, hitting .305 with a .388 on-base percentage and 13 home runs in 407 plate appearances. He's only […]

Cardinals Potential Front-Runners For Juan Soto

The St. Louis Cardinals, who have plenty of highly regarded young prospects, are viewed by rivals as a potential front-runner to acquire Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto. The New York Mets and New York Yankees are among at least a half-dozen teams to believed to have checked in on Soto. The Seattle Mariners are another […]

Trent Grisham Dealing With Back Stiffness

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham (back) was held out of Sunday night's lineup against the New York Mets due to lingering back stiffness after his collision with Mets right-hander Chris Bassitt on Saturday. Manager Bob Melvin said that Grisham was available off the bench on Sunday, but he didn't get into the game. Esteury […]

Wil Myers' Rehab Assignment To Continue

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers' (knee) minor league rehab assignment will continue for at least a couple more days, as he and the Padres felt he'd benefit by getting some more at-bats at Triple-A El Paso. In three games, Myers is 4-for-14 and went 6-for-18 in five games with Low-A Lake Elsinore. "I don't […]

Jesse Winker Dealing With Ankle Sprain

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jesse Winker (ankle) left the game early on Sunday against the Houston Astros with a right ankle sprain. However, manager Scott Servais is optimistic that Winker's injury isn't a serious one, so he's being considered day-to-day for now. Winker went 1-for-2 in the game before departing and is now hitting .229/.336/.346 with […]

Mark Canha Doubles Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Mark Canha was 2-for-3 on Sunday with a double and an RBI during the 8-5 win over the San Diego Padres. Canha hasn't hit for much power this season, smashing just seven home runs and posting a .382 slugging. However, he's batting a respectable .270 with .382 OBP. Fantasy managers can […]

Harrison Bader Seeking Second Opinion On Heel Injury

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader (heel) is currently in the midst of a rehab assignment at Triple-A, but he has been held out of action the past few days. He is dealing with a heel injury that he suffered while running during Friday's game. Bader first landed on the injured list in late June […]

Astros To Monitor Yordan Alvarez's Hand Going Forward

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (hand) was held out of Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners as a precaution. The 25-year-old is dealing with right hand soreness, which is related to the right hand inflammation that caused him to miss a few weeks until his recent return. On Sunday, Astros manager Dusty Baker stated that […]

Mike Yastrzemski Dealing With Calf Soreness

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (calf) has been held out of action for each of the team's last two games as he's been dealing with calf soreness. In his absence, the team has gone with Yermin Mercedes, Austin Slater and Luis Gonzalez in the outfield for each of the last two games. It sounds […]

Jace Peterson To Miss Multiple Weeks With Elbow Sprain

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jace Peterson (elbow) landed on the 10-day injured list with a left elbow sprain on Saturday. Peterson told the media that he hopes to return during the middle or the end of August. However, Brewers manager Craig Counsell said that a late August return seemed "optimistic." The 32-year-old has appeared in 80 […]

Adam Duvall To Undergo Season-Ending Wrist Surgery

Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall (wrist) will undergo surgery to repair a torn tendon sheath in his left wrist. Due to the lengthy recovery period following the procedure, he will be out for the remainder of the 2022 season. Duvall sustained the injury when his wrist was jammed into the outfield wall during this Saturday's […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 7/25/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/25/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We are BACK. It feels almost Opening Day-ish, and I'm excited to get back into the DraftKings lobby! Let's crush the slate!   Top Hitters for 7/25/22 Brandon Lowe ($4,900 DK) vs. Austin Voth He […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/25/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! Due to the All-Star break, it's been a couple of weeks since we had a Monday slate on our plates. So it's great to kick it back off with 11 games in the featured contests. There's an earlier game at 6:40 pm Eastern between Miami and Cincinnati, but that doesn't make the […]

Alex Verdugo Starting To Step It Up

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo went 2-for-4 in the 4-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. The outfielder  had a poor first half of the season. He went into the All-Star break with a .262/.306/.372 slash line with six homers, 48 RBI, 22 walks and 38 strikeouts. These aren't terrible numbers, but […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I hope you caught your breath over the All-Star break because it is all systems go towards the finish line now! I apologize for being brief with this weekend's report but I have a family member in the hospital so time is stretched a […]

Taylor Ward Lifted During Sunday's Game

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (leg) was pulled for a pinch runner during Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Interim manager Phil Nevin told reporters that Ward is fine and he was dealing with leg cramps. It sounds like the Angels were being cautious since they were blowing out the Braves anyway. Fantasy managers […]

Max Kepler Exits After Being Hit By Pitch Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (foot) was hit in his left foot by a pitch during Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers. He was removed from the game after the incident as Gilberto Celestino came on to pinch run for him. Kepler grounded into a fielder's choice during his first and only other at-bat on […]

Julio Rodriguez's MRI Shows No Structural Damage

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (wrist) underwent an MRI on his sore left wrist on Saturday. The results of the MRI showed some bruising, but no structural damage. Mariners manager Scott Servais stated that Rodriguez remains day-to-day at this point, but also added that a stint on the injured list could be possible. Rodriguez hasn't […]