Eric Haase Isn't Starting Monday

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase isn't in the starting lineup on Monday for a matchup with the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Michael Wacha. Haase has appeared in all three of the Tigers' games so far this season, logging seven plate appearances. He's drawn a pair of walks and connected on a home run. Instead, […]

Pirates And Cardinals Game Postponed On Monday

Monday's scheduled game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals has been postponed due to rain. The game has been rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on June 14. Zach Thompson and Dakota Hudson were the scheduled starters for both teams, but both pitchers will now throw on Tuesday instead. Each team will […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the 2022 fantasy baseball season, Premium RotoBallers. The games have begun and that means every weekend will bring my waiver wire thoughts for y’all. Let us examine some buzzy players in the early going who look to have something to offer to […]

Ian Happ Should Return This Week

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (knee) should be able to play in the upcoming series against the Pittsburgh Pirates from April 12-13, according to manager David Ross. Happ was hit on the left kneecap by a pitch on April 9, but X-rays came back negative for any structural damage. The Cubs held him out as […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet for 4/11/22 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Cheat Sheet for 4/11/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have a bigger main slate tonight, which is exciting. Early in the season, we tend to see a bunch of split-slates, which lends itself to main slates only having four to six games. Tonight we have […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 1

Welcome back for a new season of The Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 1

We have completed the first weekend of MLB action, and we have made it to the first week of the waiver wire claims after seeing some regular-season games. A lesson we all need to remember is not to overreact as we have only seen a few games. Many early slumps could break out at a […]

Seiya Suzuki Hits First Career Homer

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki has been surprisingly solid through his first three regular season games. On Wednesday, Suzuki kicked off the game with a three-run home run in the first inning. It was his first career home run and was an 111-mph shot off right-hander Freddy Peralta. Suzuki has shown plenty of patience early […]

DJ Stewart Optioned To Minors

Baltimore Orioles outfielder DJ Stewart has been optioned to the minor leagues on Sunday. The 28-year-old outfielder went hitless over the weekend, so he'll head to Triple-A to continue working on his game. Stewart hit .204/.324/.374 with 12 home runs and 33 RBI in 100 games with the Orioles last season. There wasn't much reason […]

Luis Robert Scores A Pair Of Runs And Steals A Base

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert went 1-for-5 with two runs scored and a stolen base in a 10-1 over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Robert singled, swiped a bag, and scored a run in his first plate appearance of the day. He later reached base via a force out and came around to score […]

Bryce Harper Goes Hitless In Loss To The A's

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts in a 4-1 loss to the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. The Phillies couldn't get much of anything going against A's starter Daulton Jefferies and company. They mustered just three hits as a team and didn't get on the scoreboard until the bottom of […]

Skye Bolt Lands On Injured List With Oblique Strain

The Oakland Athletics placed outfielder Skye Bolt (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday due to a right oblique strain. Left-handed pitcher Adam Kolarek was called up from Triple-A to take his roster spot. The 28-year-old Bolt put together some impressive minor league numbers at Triple-A last year, slashing .387/.492/.650 with nine home runs […]

Bradley Zimmer Activated On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Bradley Zimmer has been activated ahead of Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. Zimmer was acquired by the Jays earlier in the week in a trade that sent right-hander Anthony Castro to the Cleveland Guardians. The 29-year-old outfielder was a former 1st round pick, but hasn't panned out in the big […]

Michael Brantley To Rest On Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (rest) is not listed in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. It appears the Astros are giving both Brantley and Jose Altuve the day off for rest purposes. Jose Siri will bat leadoff and cover center, while Chas McCormick bats eighth and plays left field […]

Heliot Ramos Recalled, Starting On Sunday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos has been recalled on Sunday. The 22-year-old outfielder will take the place of right-hander John Brebbia who has been placed on the bereavement list. Ramos will bat sixth and play left field against lefty Trevor Rogers on Sunday. That is not exactly an ideal matchup for Ramos, but he […]

Starling Marte Sitting Sunday Against Nationals

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte is not in the starting lineup on Sunday as he gets a day to rest. In the first three games of the season, Marte has gotten off to a bit of a quiet start with his new team, going 3-for-14 with a double, four RBI and a strikeout. He […]

AJ Pollock Not In Lineup Sunday Against Tigers

Chicago White Sox outfielder AJ Pollock (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup on Sunday after he was forced to leave the game on Saturday in the third inning with right hamstring tightness. Pollock doesn't think the injury is serious, but it remains to be seen when he'll get back onto the field. Adam Engel […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet for 4/10/22 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Cheat Sheet for 4/10/22 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 pitching options, […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative For Ian Happ

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (knee) underwent X-rays on his knee that came back negative on Saturday. After being plunked in his left knee, he exited Saturday's contest against the Milwaukee Brewers early and was replaced by Clint Frazier. In Saturday's win, the 27-year-old went 2-for-3 with three runs scored, two RBI, a walk, and […]

Week 1 MLB Injury News and Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Jacob deGrom, Ronald Acuna, Fernando Tatis, Lucas Giolito and More

Opening day has come and gone and the 2022 Major League Baseball season has begun. Fantasy drafts are winding down and now we get to see how our fantasy drafts will pan out. Injury information is now flowing freely and there is a lot to try to digest to help you try to manage your […]

Heliot Ramos Expected To Be Called Up Sunday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos is expected to be called up to the team's big-league roster and start Sunday against the Miami Marlins. He is expected to start in Sunday's game. Ramos was sent down to Triple-A Sacramento just before the regular season. This season, the 22-year-old homered, drawn three walks, and drove in […]

Mark Canha Out Of Saturday's Starting Lineup

New York Mets outfielder Mark Canha is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup to take on the Washington Nationals, according to MLB.com. The 33-year-old has started the season strong, batting .667 in his first two games. Travis Jankowski will take his spot in left field and bat seventh. The longtime Padre slashed .252/.364/.351 […]

Dominic Smith Starting At First Base On Saturday

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder will get his first start of the season Saturday against the Washington Nationals, according to MLB.com. He will play first base and bat sixth. Smith appeared in last night's game as a pinch hitter, striking out in his only at-bat. Last season, the 26-year-old had a difficult time at the […]

AJ Pollock Exits Saturday's Game Early

Chicago White Sox outfielder AJ Pollock (hamstring) exited Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers early with tightness in his right hamstring. He initially injured his hamstring, making the turn around first base after registering a single. The 34-year-old has been ruled out for the game and is considered day-to-day. Pollock was scheduled to take some […]

Myles Straw Signs Five-Year Extension

The Cleveland Guardians and outfielder Myles Straw agreed on a five-year, $25 million contract extension on Saturday. Cleveland could potentially keep Straw in town through the end of the 2028 season if they exercise their two team options. Straw came over from the Houston Astros in an in-season trade last year and wound up hitting […]

Raimel Tapia Hitting Eighth In Blue Jays Debut

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Raimel Tapia is starting in left field and batting eighth in his team's debut Saturday against the Texas Rangers. Toronto acquired Tapia and minor league infielder Adrian Pinto from the Colorado Rockies during Spring Training. He slashed .273/.327/.372 with six homers, 50 RBI, a career-high 20 steals and 69 runs scored […]

AJ Pollock To Be Placed On Paternity List Monday

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa said outfielder AJ Pollock would be placed on the paternity list following Sunday's series finale against the Detroit Tigers. He will be available for the weekend series but will be away from the team for three days starting early next week. The 34-year-old went 3-for-5 with a double, […]

Corey Dickerson Starting At Designated Hitter Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Corey Dickerson will make his season debut during Saturday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates, batting fifth as the designated hitter, according to MLB.com. Last season, the 32-year-old hit .271 with six home runs and six stolen bases over 109 games split between the Miami Marlins and Toronto Blue Jays. Dickerson doesn't […]

Gio Urshela Heading To Bench Saturday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Gio Urshela will start Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners on the bench, according to MLB.com. Luis Arraez will take his spot and bat second. Urshela, 30, was traded from the New York Yankees in the offseason. During his time in the Bronx, he slashed .292/.335/.480, but had just a .720 […]

Eric Haase Starting At Catcher Saturday

Detroit Tigers catcher/outfielder Eric Haase will get his first start of the season Saturday against the Chicago White Sox, catching and batting seventh, according to MLB.com. The 29-year-old was a pleasant surprise last season when he slashed .231/.286/.459 with 22 HRs over 98 games. During yesterday's Opening Day, Haase was used as a pinch-hitter and […]