Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 13

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Fantasy Baseball - Week 13

This baseball season has been an absolute roller coaster with the offensive environment going through its ups and downs and the game suffering from injuries to several potent players. Add Bryce Harper to the latest list of superstars to be bit by the injury bug, which brings up a very important fact: injuries are easily […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Out With Elbow Injury Sunday

San Francisco Giants outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (elbow) is being held out of Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox due to an elbow injury. He suffered the injury during Thursday's game while making a catch. Austin Slater is in the leadoff spot for the game while Mike Yastrzemski has shifted over to cover Wade's […]

Juan Soto Dealing With Hamstring Injury

Updating a previous report, Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (hamstring) was removed from Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins due to a hamstring injury. Soto was reportedly feeling pain in his left hamstring, which led to his removal prior to the fifth inning of the game. Nationals beat writer Jesse Dougherty stated that it sounds […]

Kyle Lewis Set To Rehab At Triple-A

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (concussion) is set to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Tacoma imminently. Mariners manager Scott Servais stated that Lewis could see his first action at Tacoma as soon as Sunday. He also added that Lewis will play a lot of outfield during his rehab stint. Lewis has been out since […]

Oscar Mercado Back With The Guardians

In a strange, cyclical turn of events, outfielder Oscar Mercado is a member of the Cleveland Guardians once again. The Guardians claimed him off waivers on Sunday after the Philadelphia Phillies designated him for assignment. The Phillies had previously acquired Mercado after the Guardians designated him for assignment about two weeks back. Mercado appeared in […]

Juan Soto Exits With Apparent Leg Injury Sunday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (leg) was removed from Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins. He was involved in a rundown in the bottom of the fourth inning and was tagged out during the play. That was his last play of the game as Lane Thomas entered to take over in right field in the […]

Ben Gamel, Yoshi Tsutsugo Expected Back Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Ben Gamel (hamstring) and first baseman Yoshi Tsutsugo (back) are both expected to be activated from the injured list prior to the team's two-game series against the New York Yankees, which begins on Tuesday. Both players have been out since late May. Gamel landed on the injured list with a left hamstring […]

Mookie Betts Activated, Back In Leadoff Spot Sunday

As expected, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (ribs) has been activated from the 10-day injured list. He is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the San Diego Padres. He will be hitting leadoff and covering right field in the game. Betts wound up missing about two weeks due to a […]

J.D. Martinez, Trevor Story Sitting Out On Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez and second baseman Trevor Story are both getting the day off on Sunday as the team closes out its three-game series against the Chicago Cubs. Christian Arroyo will be covering second base for the game while Franchy Cordero will be slotting in at designated hitter. Martinez has been struggling […]

Adam Duvall's MRI Reveals No Fracture

Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall (hand) underwent an MRI on his left hand and the results showed that there was no fracture. He is being held out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds and is being considered day-to-day. Duvall was hit in his hand by a pitch during Saturday's game and […]

Kris Bryant Resting Sunday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bryant has swung the bat well since returning from the injured list on June 27, going 7-for-21 (.333) with an RBI in five games played, and he'll get a breather after going 3-for-5 with two runs scored and […]

Cedric Mullins Resting Against Minnesota

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins. It looks like Mullins is taking a regular day of rest in the series finale. Fantasy managers need to make sure he's not in their starting lineups. The 27-year-old entered the day with a .258/.316/.384 slash line with […]

Byron Buxton On The Bench Against Orioles

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is not in the starting lineup against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. The Twins continue to give the oft-injured outfielder regular time off and have used him as the designated hitter in two of his last three games in order to preserve him for the rest of the year. Buxton […]

Robbie Grossman Sitting Again Sunday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals. Grossman will miss his second straight game. The 32-year-old veteran has really struggled in 2022, hitting just .212/.315/.286 with two home runs, 18 RBI, 19 runs scored and two stolen bases in 238 plate appearances and 60 […]

Tyrone Taylor Lands On Concussion Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers placed outfielder Tyrone Taylor (concussion) on the seven-day concussion injured list on Sunday and reinstated catcher Pedro Severino from the restricted list in a corresponding move. Taylor's injured list move is retroactive to July 2. Hunter Renfroe (calf) is also on the injured list, so Jace Peterson and Jonathan Davis should both […]

Aaron Judge Taking Sunday Off

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians. Judge will get the day off after starting both of the games in Saturday's doubleheader against the Guardians, when he went just 1-for-7 with a double, two walks, two runs scored, a stolen base and two strikeouts. […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/3/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It's the day before the Fourth of July, so for many people, this Sunday will feel more like a Saturday and hopefully many get the chance to watch some MLB today as the games are mostly during the day with one Sunday night game. This article has daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 7/3/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/3/22 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 […]

Riley Greene Hits Walk-Off Homer On Saturday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene chose the perfect occasion to hit his first major league home run. In Saturday's game against the Kansas City Royals, he came up to bat during a 3-3 tie in the bottom of the ninth inning. He went on to hit a 432-foot, walk-off homer to center field. The rookie […]

X-Rays Negative On Chris Taylor's Foot

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Chris Taylor (foot) underwent X-rays after leaving Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres with a foot injury. The X-rays fortunately came back negative. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated that Taylor's foot is currently sore and that he will be held out of action for Sunday's series finale. Mookie Betts (ribs) […]

Mookie Betts To Be Activated Prior To Sunday's Game

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (ribs) will be activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated these intentions late on Saturday night and he also added that Betts would play in right field upon his return -- it was initially reported that […]

Chris Taylor Removed From Saturday's Game

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Chris Taylor (foot) was removed early during Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres. The utility man is expected to undergo further testing to ensure there is no structural damage. Fantasy managers should consider Taylor day-to-day with a foot contusion. Trayce Thompson replaced Taylor during Saturday's game. He could see a […]

Max Kepler Still Slumping At The Plate

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler went hitless in three at-bats on Saturday during the 4-3 win against the Baltimore Orioles. He walked once and struck out twice in the contest. Kepler's slashing .237/.346/.394 with eight home runs, 35 RBI, 34 runs, and two stolen bases across 70 games. Over his last 30 games, though, Kepler […]

Eloy Jimenez Could Be Back Next Week

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa gave an update on injured outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) on Saturday. During his presser, La Russa didn't rule out Jimenez returning at some point next week. La Russa said, "The question is how much does Eloy play in the outfield. There's a lot that's uncertain about Eloy yet. […]

Seiya Suzuki On Track To Return Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (finger) is on track to make his return to the field on Monday when the team takes on the Milwaukee Brewers. Suzuki has been on the injured list since late May due to a sprained left ring finger. The 27-year-old had his rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday […]

Mookie Betts Could Return Sunday Or Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gave an update on star outfielder Mookie Betts (ribs) on Saturday. He stated that Betts could be activated from the injured list on either Sunday or Monday while adding that the 29-year-old would play second base upon his return. Betts has been out since mid-June due to a rib […]

Adam Duvall Exits After Being Hit In Hand

Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall (hand) was removed from Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. He was hit by a pitch in his left hand in the second inning of the game. He initially stayed in the game and was picked off on first base. The following inning, however, Guillermo Heredia came on to take […]

Week 13 MLB Injury News, Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Jacob deGrom, Mookie Betts, Jazz Chisholm, Ty France, Kenley Jansen

Happy 4th of July weekend! At least it is happy if you are doing well in your fantasy leagues. The baseball season is speeding towards the mid-summer classic (don't forget to vote!). The trade deadline in MLB is a month away as is the trade deadline in your fantasy leagues. With the heat wave engulfing […]

Yordan Alvarez Returns Against Angels

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (head) is back in the starting lineup as the designated hitter and is batting third on Saturday against Los Angeles Angels left-hander Patrick Sandoval. Alvarez missed the last two games after being involved in a scary collision with rookie shortstop Jeremy Pena on Thursday against the New York Yankees, but […]