Kyle Schwarber Showing Positive Signs

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber hasn't quite lived up to expectations so far in 2022, but he's showing some positive signs over his past few games. Schwarber has reached base in each of the last four games, with two homers and five RBI in that span. He has been a bit unlucky, with just a […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Continues Slide

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has struggled to get things going in the month of May, slashing .130/.184/.174 with no home runs, one run scored, two RBI, and one steal. He now has a .618 OPS with two homers and two steals in 126 at-bats this season. This level of performance makes it […]

Daulton Varsho Continues Torrid May

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher/outfielder Daulton Varsho has been on fire in the month of May, slashing .326/.396/.605 with two homers and a steal. He's recorded a hit in ten of his 11 games this month. With many of the top options at catcher struggling to start the year, Varsho has solidified himself as a strong choice […]

Kyle Garlick Likely To Be Activated Monday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Kyle Garlick (calf) is likely to be activated from the injured list on Monday ahead of the team's series opener against the Oakland Athletics. Garlick began a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Friday and was expected to play again on Sunday. The 30-year-old has been on the shelf […]

Alex Kirilloff Optioned Over The Weekend

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday and left-hander Devin Smeltzer was selected from St. Paul in a corresponding move. The Twins also moved first baseman Miguel Sano (knee) to the 60-day injured list. Kirilloff's right wrist is fine, but the 24-year-old former top prospect hasn't been the […]

Hitter Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - xwOBA Leaders for Week 6

We're far enough into the season that we can dive into expected stats with some sense of reliability. Let's begin with everyone's favorite - xwOBA! Its given name is expected weighted on-base average and what it represents is the quality of each at-bat by a hitter. Statcast uses a combination of exit velocity, launch angle, […]

Is Mookie Betts Still A Superstar?

Are baseball players human? Based on the astonishing athletic achievements we see on a daily basis, this is a fair question to ask. I mean, Bryce Harper just hit multiple home runs with a torn UCL, while Charlie Morton threw 95 MPH in the World Series with a broken leg. These are not normal accomplishments! […]

Mining the Minors for Hot Prospect Pitchers - Max Meyer, Grayson Rodriguez, Ryan Pepiot and more

If you've played even one year of fantasy baseball, you know that predicting minor league call-ups can be a frustrating endeavor. We have to weigh not only the talent of the player and the potential lineup opening in his major league organization, but also the relative competitiveness of that organization and any financial or service […]

Victor Reyes Will Be Returning To The Injured List

Detroit Tigers outfielder Victor Reyes (quad) will be returning to the 10-day injured list, according to Tigers beat writer Cody Stavenhagen. Reyes was forced to exit Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles after suffering a right quad injury. The timing of the injury is unfortunate for Reyes as he had just been activated off the […]

Austin Meadows Headed To The 10-Day Injured List

Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows (illness) will be placed on the 10-day injured list, according to multiple reports. Meadows has been dealing with dizziness and an inner ear infection. He missed two straight games, then attempted to return to the field on Sunday, but exited Sunday's game after just one inning. He is still experiencing […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/16/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/16/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Man, I love Mondays. After the craziness of the weekend, we get to settle in on Monday morning, sit down in a quiet room and go to work! We have another strong Monday slate of […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/16/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, Rotoballers! DraftKings and FanDuel offer the same 11-game slate to kick off the week. It's an extensive schedule for a Monday, but that just gives us more arms, bats, and values to sort through. The first pitch for the contests will be thrown out at 7:05 pm Eastern as the Yankees visit the […]

Riley Greene (OF, DET): Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 16% of leagues ANALYSIS: Consensus top-ten outfield prospect Riley Greene is on his path to recovery from a right foot fracture and is starting to get back into action. The Tigers are eager to get the 2019 #5 overall pick back into batting orders, and per […]

Adolis Garcia Blasts Two Homers

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia put together a strong performance in the victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. The 29-year-old outfielder has started off slow this season, hitting .205/.261/.418 with six homers, 23 RBI. On Sunday, Garcia blasted two home runs and collected five RBI in the 7-1 victory. This marks his fourth […]

Julio Rodriguez Collects Four Hits

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez is beginning to heat up at the plate. On Sunday, Rodriguez went 4-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the victory over the New York Mets. He has recorded 18 hits in 14 games this month, so fantasy managers should certainly take notice. Rodriguez doesn't appear to be […]

Victor Reyes Suffers Injury On Sunday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Victor Reyes (leg) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. This is a shame because Reyes was just activated before this contest. He missed time due to a quad strain, so the injury on Sunday could be related. Derek Hill replaced Reyes in the second inning of […]

Austin Meadows Exits Early Versus Orioles

Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows (illness) returned to the starting lineup on Sunday after missing the last two games. He wasn't able to play in the past two contests due to an inner ear infection and dizziness. Meadows made it through one inning during Sunday's contest before exiting the contest. It's uncertain why he left […]

Alex Verdugo To Play On Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (foot) is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers. He exited early on Friday after fouling a ball off his foot. The X-rays came back negative, so it sounds like Verdugo has avoided major injury. The 25-year-old has been off to a slow start […]

Byron Buxton Is Back On Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (rest) is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. He'll resume his normal role in the leadoff spot after a rest day on Saturday. Buxton is coming off a knee injury, so the Twins are going to be cautious with him. Fantasy managers should expect […]

Bryce Harper To Sit Out On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Harper will get a much deserved day off after collecting three hits on Saturday. The 29-year-old is playing through partially torn UCL. That being said, there could be more rest days for Harper in the […]

Kevin Kiermaier Out On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (knee) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. He fouled a ball off his knee during Saturday's contest. It sounds like Kiermaier is feeling better, but remains out of the lineup as a precaution. Fantasy managers should consider Kiermaier day-to-day, so hopefully […]

Kris Bryant To Begin Rehab Assignment This Week

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (back) is scheduled to play two rehab games with the Albuquerque Isotopes at Triple-A on Tuesday and Wednesday. If all goes well, there's a chance he could rejoin the Rockies after that for the team's weekend series against the New York Mets. Bryant has been out since late April due […]

Nick Senzel Expected To Begin Rehab Assignment Wednesday

On Sunday, Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell gave an update on outfielder Nick Senzel (illness). The 26-year-old is expected to begin a rehab assignment on Wednesday. Senzel has been on the COVID-19 injured list since May 4. The team hasn't disclosed information as to whether Senzel tested positive for COVID-19, but the length of his […]

Garrett Cooper Sitting With Knee Injury Sunday

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (knee) is being held out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Cooper fouled a ball off his left knee during Saturday's game and he exited the contest after the incident. The 31-year-old has been primarily playing first base and designated hitter lately, but Jesus […]

Austin Hays Remains Out On Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (hand) will be held out of action once again for Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers. This will be his third straight missed game. The 26-year-old was cleated on his left hand during Thursday's game. On Sunday, Hays stated that he hopes to increase his baseball activities on Monday. He […]

Mauricio Dubon Activated, Niko Goodrum Sent To Triple-A

The Houston Astros activated infielder/outfielder Mauricio Dubon on Sunday. He will be filling the roster spot of infielder Niko Goodrum, who was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land. Dubon was traded to the Astros from the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. He gives the team a great deal of versatility in the field as he has […]

George Springer Back In Action For Sunday's Game

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (ankle) is set to return to action for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. He will be in his usual leadoff spot for the game and he will be playing designated hitter with Raimel Tapia in center field. Springer suffered a mild ankle sprain during Friday's game. He […]

Austin Meadows Back In The Lineup For Sunday's Game

Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows (illness) is back in the starting lineup as expected for Sunday's series finale against the Baltimore Orioles. He will be covering right field and batting third in the game. Meadows missed two straight games due to vertigo symptoms and an inner ear infection. The 27-year-old has provided a solid batting […]

Manuel Margot Placed On Injured List With Hamstring Strain

The Tampa Bay Rays placed outfielder Manuel Margot (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a right hamstring strain. Relief pitcher Ralph Garza Jr. was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Margot has been dealing with the hamstring injury for about a week now, but he managed to play through the […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/15/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/15/22 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 […]