Connor Joe Getting The Day Off

Colorado Rockies outfielder and designated hitter Connor Joe is not in the lineup on Sunday against the Washington Nationals. This appears to be a routine day off for the 29-year-old. Charlie Blackmon is occupying the DH spot and batting leadoff while Randal Grichuk is manning right field and hitting sixth against Nationals starter Josiah Gray. […]

Avisail Garcia Back From COVID Injured List

The Miami Marlins activated outfielder Avisail Garcia from the COVID-19 injured list on Sunday and placed pitcher Cody Poteet (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow injury in a corresponding move. The Marlins also designated Joe Dunand for assignment. Garcia will return to the team after being put on the COVID injured […]

Cedric Mullins Continues To Struggle

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins went a combined 1-for-8 with a walk, a run scored, and a stolen base in Saturday's doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox. Mullins did all of his damage in Game 1, reaching with a single, stealing a base, and then scoring a run. He was hitless in Game 2 but […]

Randy Arozarena Sitting In Series Finale

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena is not in the starting lineup on Sunday in the series finale against the New York Yankees. Arozarena is getting a day of rest despite heating up at the plate of late. The 27-year-old has gone 13-for-32 (.406 average) with two home runs, seven RBI and a stolen base […]

Aaron Hicks Returns To Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (hamstring) is back in center field and is hitting sixth on Sunday against Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan. Hicks missed the previous three games due to right hamstring tightness, but he'll be back for the series finale against the Rays. The 32-year-old switch-hitter does have five stolen bases […]

Jake Fraley Scratched With Toe Injury

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that outfielder Jake Fraley (toe, knee) was scratched from the lineup while on a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Saturday with a toe issue. Fraley has been on the injured list since May 1 with right knee inflammation, and now he's dealing with another ailment. The […]

Starling Marte Doubles And Scores A Run In Victory

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, and a run scored in an 8-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Marte started off 0-for-2 in the contest before swatting his ninth double of the season in the bottom of the fifth inning. He would come around to score […]

Kyle Tucker Day-To-Day With Foot Injury

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (foot) left the game early on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners with left foot discomfort, according to manager Dusty Baker. The Astros are listing Tucker as day-to-day for now, and there's a good chance he won't be in the lineup on Sunday against Seattle. The 25-year-old went 1-for-2 in the […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/29/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/29/22 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 […]

Yordan Alvarez Snaps On-Base Streak

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez's seven-game on-base streak came to an end against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. He went 0-for-4 with a strikeout Seattle shut out Houston, 6-0. Alvarez's overall offensive production has decreased this season, as evidenced by his .247/.351/.534 slash line. However, his power in 2022 has increased. In fact, his […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Fantasy Baseball - Week 8

I don't know about you, but I'm in awe of some of the games that have taken place this week. With a weekend full of tight matchups (I'm looking at you, Yankees and Rays), as well as a full slate of action on Memorial Day, more exciting times are ahead for the game of baseball! […]

Julio Rodriguez Collects Three Hits, Swipes Bag

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez went 3-for-5 with a double, run, and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Houston Astros. The 24-year-old reached base on a fielder's choice and stole second base for his major-league-leading 14th steal this season. He's now swiped four bags over his last 11 games. Rodriguez is having […]

Jared Walsh Goes Hitless In Saturday's Loss

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh struggled mightily in April, slashing .243/.303/.357. After a disastrous month, he recorded .261/.316/.591 slash line with eight home runs and 18 RBI in May. This is what fantasy managers expected from him on draft day. The young slugger has continued to carry momentum after his impressive rookie campaign […]

Trey Mancini Singles In Game 1 Of Doubleheader

Although Baltimore Orioles outfielder/first baseman Trey Mancini's season slash line of .287/.357/.376 looks disappointing, he has safely hit .346/.421/.426 in May. Mancini has hit more than 20 home runs in four years in a row, except for the year he was out due to cancer. His peripheral numbers look all the same as the previous […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/29/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of our free MLB DFS lineup picks and value plays. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 5/29/2022, Main Slate at 1:35 pm Eastern Time. The lineup will range from some elite players to mid-priced options, and value plays. The main […]

Daulton Varsho Remains Sidelined With Shoulder Soreness

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Daulton Varsho (shoulder) was a late scratch for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to shoulder soreness. He was initially in Saturday's lineup but was a late scratch. The 25-year-old left the game early on Friday with right shoulder soreness and remains day-to-day. Varsho is one of the top fantasy […]

Eloy Jimenez Exits Saturday's Rehab Game Early

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) exited Saturday's rehab game at Triple-A Charlotte early due to leg soreness. He is considered day-to-day. The 25-year-old has been sidelined since April 24 after undergoing surgery on his right hamstring. He was initially estimated to miss 6-to-8 weeks and was on target to return during that timeframe. […]

Brandon Nimmo Dealing With Sore Wrist

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo is out of the lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday with a sore wrist. Manager Buck Showalter said that it's a "day-to-day" thing and that there is no structural damage. Nimmo will receive a cortisone injection Saturday and will miss the weekend, but intends to return on Monday. […]

Max Kepler Exits Game Early, Will Have MRI

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler was removed from Saturday's game in the 5th inning with tightness in his right leg. Kepler took two at-bats, going 0-for-2 with a strikeout, before being taken out of right field. After the game, manager Rocco Baldelli said that Kepler would get an MRI and it "could go either way" […]

Eloy Jimenez Beginning Rehab Assignment Saturday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez has been out since April 23 with a right hamstring strain but will start his rehab assignment tonight for triple-A Charlotte. The slugger will likely need at least a week to get back into form. The White Sox start a home stand on June 7th, so that could be […]

Tommy Pham Gets Three-Game Suspension

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tommy Pham has been issued a three-game suspension that started Friday evening. He will miss the weekend series against the San Francisco Giants, but is expected to return after that. Pham has been suspended for slapping outfielder Joc Pederson over a fantasy football dispute. The fact Pham has been suspended makes sense […]

Aaron Hicks To Miss Another Game

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. This marks the third game in a row that Hicks has missed due to right hamstring tightness. The 32-year-old has struggled at the plate this season. Miguel Andujar will cover left field and bat […]

Tommy Pham Remains Out On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tommy Pham (personal) remains out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants. He'll miss his second straight game after an odd altercation with outfielder Joc Pederson on Friday. Pham decided to slap Pederson over a fantasy football dispute. It's unclear what type of disciplinary action will result […]

Week 8 Fantasy Baseball Injury News Updates: Freddy Peralta, Max Muncy, Giancarlo Stanton, Aroldis Chapman, Franmil Reyes, Kris Byrant

We have reached Memorial Day weekend. This is around the time of the baseball season when fluke starts turn out to be career years and down years. This is the time of year to reassess your fantasy team and try to push all in or try to make a big move to fix the deficiencies […]

Juan Yepez Resting Against Brewers

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Juan Yepez is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Yepez was in the Cardinals starting lineup in each of their last nine games, and he hit .200 with two home runs, four RBI, seven runs scored and nine strikeouts in that span. The 24-year-old rookie has […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Back In Lineup Saturday

After pinch-hitting on Friday night, Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (quadriceps) is back in the starting lineup on Saturday against Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara, serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff. Acuna hit a game-tying RBI double against Miami as a pinch-hitter on Friday, but the Braves don't feel comfortable putting him […]

Hunter Renfroe Doing Some Running Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Hunter Renfroe (hamstring) is testing his injured right hamstring on Saturday by doing some running. Renfroe left the game on Monday with right hamstring pain and was forced to the 10-day injured list with a strained hamstring. The 30-year-old is dealing with a low-grade strain and is expected to be out for […]

Jahmai Jones Designated For Assignment

The Baltimore Orioles designated outfield prospect Jahmai Jones (elbow) for assignment on Saturday and selected the contract of right-hander Cody Sedlock from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. The team also optioned right-hander Beau Sulser to Norfolk and added right-hander Denyi Reyes to serve as the 27th man for their Saturday doubleheader. Jones, the team's […]

Braves Add Prospect Michael Harris

The Atlanta Braves selected the contract of outfielder Michael Harris from the minor leagues on Saturday after optioning outfielder Travis Demeritte to Triple-A Gwinnett. Harris, the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, got off to a great start at Double-A Mississippi this year and was hitting .305/.372/.506 with an .878 OPS, five home runs, 16 […]

Riley Greene Goes Hitless In First Rehab Game

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Riley Greene (foot) went 0-for-3 in his first minor league rehab game with Single-A Lakeland on Friday. Greene fractured his right foot at the end of spring training and is just now getting back to game action. The No. 2 overall prospect in all of baseball, per MLB Pipeline, is expected […]