Are These Early Slumps Worth Worrying About? Kyle Tucker, Mookie Betts, Cedric Mullins and more

We are less than two weeks into the season, and full panic mode is setting in for many fantasy players. It should not, but it is. Some of our draft picks perform poorly, and we always wonder what to do. It is even worse when watching some of our top draft picks struggle. So, what […]

Breakout Hitters to Watch for Fantasy Baseball Week 3

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of my "Breakout Hitters To Watch" series. And just like that, we are on our third version of the weekly breakout hitter watch analysis. For those who are not familiar, I'll be writing this article weekly and it will be published on Thursday mornings. So far, we have identified […]

Mike Trout Delivers Two Homers Saturday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout blasted a pair of solo homers on Saturday during his club's 5-4 loss to the Orioles. After missing three games earlier this week due to a hit-by-pitch on his hand, the three-time MVP took starter Spenser Watkins deep for both of his shots as he later added a single […]

Michael Conforto To Miss 2022 Season

Free agent outfielder Michael Conforto underwent shoulder surgery last week according to agent Scott Boras, and is expected to miss the entire 2022 season. The 29-year-old injured his shoulder during workouts in January which froze his free-agency market after the lockout, but Boras stated he is "expected to make a full recovery and return to […]

Harrison Bader Swipes Three Bags In Saturday's Win

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader went 0-for-2 with two walks, two runs scored, and three stolen bases during Saturday's 5-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds. He stole a career-high three bases, something no Cardinals player had done since Carlos Beltran in 2012. The 27-year-old is off to a slow start this season, slashing .195/.298/.268 […]

Ramon Laureano Set For Rehab Assignment Saturday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (suspension) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday. He is in line to return as soon as he's eligible, which is on May 8 when the A's face the Minnesota Twins. The 27-year-old has been serving a suspension to begin the 2022 season but should make his […]

Eloy Jimenez Sustains Significant Injury, Not Season-Ending

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) suffered a "significant" injury Saturday, but it is not expected to end his season, per manager Tony LaRussa. While attempting to run out a ground ball, he appeared to trip over first base, causing him to fall down awkwardly. He was down on the ground for a while […]

Garrett Cooper Absent From Saturday's Lineup

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against right-hander Ian Anderson and the Atlanta Braves. Jesus Aguilar will be covering first base and he's also slotted into the No. 2 spot in the lineup, where Cooper has primarily hit out of this year. After a solid start […]

Adam Duvall Back In The Lineup For Saturday's Game

Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall is back in action on Saturday after a one-game absence. He will be manning center field and batting seventh as the team faces right-hander Elieser Hernandez and the Miami Marlins. Duvall was forced to miss Friday's game due to a family-related illness. The 33-year-old is still looking for his first […]

Yandy Diaz Placed On COVID List, Vidal Brujan Called Up

The Tampa Bay Rays have placed third baseman Yandy Diaz on the COVID-19 injured list. According to the team, he has been dealing with symptoms, but it's unclear if he's tested positive or not. The Rays called up infielder/outfielder Vidal Brujan from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Brujan made his MLB debut with the team […]

Eloy Jimenez Carted Off The Field On Saturday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) took a rough fall to the ground in the second inning of Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. While attempting to run out a ground ball, he appeared to trip over first base, causing him to fall down awkwardly. He was down on the ground for a while. […]

Luis Robert Unlikely To Play This Weekend

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (groin) suffered a groin injury during this past Thursday's game while running out a ground ball. He wound up sitting out Friday's game and he isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game either. White Sox manager Tony La Russa gave an update on Robert's status on Friday. He said […]

George Springer Back In The Starting Lineup On Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (forearm) is set to return to the field for Saturday's game against his former team, the Houston Astros. He will be batting leadoff and slotting in as the team's designated hitter for the day. Springer suffered a forearm injury on Wednesday after he was hit by a pitch. He […]

Tyler Naquin Activated From COVID Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds activated outfielder Tyler Naquin from the COVID-19 related injured list on Saturday. The team optioned fellow outfielder TJ Friedl to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Additionally, pitcher Daniel Duarte (elbow) was transferred from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Naquin was out for the team's last four games. He'll […]

Charlie Blackmon Sitting In Game 1 Of Saturday's Doubleheader

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers. Left-hander Tarik Skubal will be on the mound for the Tigers. The left-handed Blackmon hasn't had a history of bad splits against lefties, but this year, he's slashing just .143/.200/.143 against southpaws while he's […]

Lane Thomas Leading Off In Saturday's Game

Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas will hit leadoff for the first time this year in Saturday's game against left-hander Alex Wood and the San Francisco Giants. Cesar Hernandez led off each of the team's first 16 games this year, but he is slotting in as the team's No. 6 hitter on Saturday. Thomas hasn't gotten […]

Byron Buxton Back In Center Field For Saturday's Game

As expected, Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Buxton missed nearly a week due to a knee injury, then returned to the field this past Thursday. He wound up sitting out on Friday, but that was a planned day off for the […]

Clint Frazier Has Successful Surgery

Chicago Cubs outfielder Clint Frazier (abdomen) underwent successful appendectomy surgery on Friday. The organization has not given a timetable for Frazier's return. Although, the young outfielder is reportedly doing well after the surgery. The expectation that Frazier will miss at least a week or possibly two. Ian Happ will cover left field and bat cleanup […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 4/23/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/23/22 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 […]

Aaron Judge Homers Twice In Win Over Guardians

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge carried the offense in the team's 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. The 6'7" slugger went 2-for-3 with a pair of home runs in the game, tallying three RBI in total. Through 14 games on the year, Judge is slashing .280/.368/.540 with three home runs, five RBI […]

Are The Mets Hitters Here To Stay? Fantasy Baseball Insider Report

If the early returns are any true indication of how the full season will play out, then Francisco Lindor will prove to be one of the best early-round picks of 2022 fantasy baseball drafts. Some were skeptical about him rebounding in a big way in his second year in New York, and it was reflected […]

Teoscar Hernandez Begins Hitting

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (oblique) began a hitting progression on Friday. Hernandez has been on the injured list since April 14 after straining his left oblique muscle. The outfielder remains without a timetable as his return will depend on how he feels as he ramps up his activity. Toronto will obviously want to […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. To Play Seven Innings For Triple-A Gwinnett On Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is scheduled to play seven innings for Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday night. This will be Acuna's third rehab game as he nears a return to the big leagues after tearing his ACL on July 10, 2021. The Braves and Acuna are targeting May 6 as his return date […]

Ryan Mountcastle Off To Sluggish Start In 2022

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle is off to a slow start in 2022, slashing just .235/.278/.314 over 51 at-bats in his first 13 games of the season. Mountcastle has just one homer, one double, and three RBI so far this season. Despite the slow start, managers should not despair. In 2021, after a similarly […]

Adam Duvall Dealing With Family-Related Illness

Atlanta Braves outfielder Adam Duvall is not with the team for Friday's game against the Miami Marlins. He is dealing with a family-related illness, according to Braves beat writer Mark Bowman. Bowman reports that there is a chance Duvall will be back in the lineup for Saturday's game. The 33-year-old has yet to go yard […]

Byron Buxton Receives Planned Day Off Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is getting a planned day off on Friday for the team's series opener against the Chicago White Sox. Nick Gordon is getting the start in center field and batting eighth in the game. Buxton missed nearly a week after suffering a knee injury last Friday, but he returned to the […]

George Springer To Remain Out On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (forearm) will remain sidelined on Friday as the team opens up a three-game series against his former team, the Houston Astros. Springer was hit in his arm by a pitch during Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox. X-rays came back negative for him and the expectation is that […]

Mike Trout Back In The Lineup Friday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hand) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Baltimore Orioles. The three-time AL MVP winner missed the entirety of the team's three-game series against the Houston Astros earlier this week with a hand injury. He sustained the injury when he was hit by a […]

Anthony Alford Activated From Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated outfielder Anthony Alford (wrist) from the 10-day injured list on Friday. In a corresponding move, infielder Hoy Park was optioned to Triple-A. Alford suffered a right wrist sprain during Spring Training and began the season on the injured list. While rehabbing the injury, he played five games at Triple-A and went […]

Luis Robert Held Out Of Friday's Lineup

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (groin) is being held out of action for Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins. AJ Pollock (hamstring), who was activated off the injured list ahead of the game, will be getting the start in center field. It's no surprise to see Robert out of the lineup for Friday's contest. […]