Kike Hernandez Gets Back On Track With Two Hits

Boston Red Sox utility man Kike Hernandez went 2-for-5 with a double, a sacrifice fly, a run scored, and an RBI against the Chicago White Sox in a 9-8 extra-inning loss Saturday. It was a strong showing for Hernandez, who had previously gone just 1-for-13 in three games since returning from a COVID-19 diagnosis. If […]

Juan Soto Has Four-Hit Game

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto went 4-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored against the Pittsburgh Pirates Saturday. He now has a 15-game on-base streak, and he's reached base four times in five of those games. Since the All-Star break, he's slashed .349/.522/.645, and a tough-luck down month of May could be all that's […]

Tyler Naquin Exits Saturday's Game

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin (rib) left Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals prematurely after colliding with teammate Jose Barrero in the sixth inning. He was replaced by Shogo Akiyama. According to Bobby Nightengale of the Enquirer, he experienced bruised ribs. There is no word on the severity or if he'll have to take […]

Sam Hilliard's Injury Not Serious

Colorado Rockies outfielder Sam Hilliard (elbow) got hit by a pitch in his elbow during Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Hilliard left the game shortly after, but manager Bud Black said the injury isn't serious and it might heal by Sunday. Hilliard has the tools to be a multi-category contributor but has had a […]

Jo Adell Moved up In Batting Order

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell has been moved up in the batting order for Saturday's game against the Houston Astros. Adell has three home runs and eight RBI over the last five games. He has been on fire at the plate, so the Angels are giving him more responsibility in the order. He'll bat […]

AJ Pollock Has 'Good Day' Of Rehab Work

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock (hamstring) had a "good day" while rehabbing on Saturday, according to manager Dave Roberts. Pollock was placed on the injured list nearly one week ago and is likely still at least one week away from returning. Still, it was a positive sign to see that the veteran ran, used […]

Jason Heyward Suffers Injury On Saturday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward (head) was forced to leave early during Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants. He was stuck in the head when infielder Brandon Crawford attempted to hurdle Heyward. The veteran outfielder was on the ground for several minutes before exiting the game. It wouldn't be surprising to see Heyward placed […]

Danny Santana Tests Positive For COVID-19

Boston Red Sox outfielder Danny Santana tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday evening. He'll land on the injured list while infielder Jack Lopez is selected from Triple-A. Santana represents the latest in a long list of positive coronavirus tests for the Red Sox, who have battled this outbreak and its many breakthrough cases for more […]

Chris Taylor Not In Saturday's Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Chris Taylor isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup with the San Diego Padres and right-hander Chris Paddack. The 30-year-old is having another strong season for both the Dodgers and fantasy managers alike, hitting .258 with a .346 on-base percentage, 20 home runs, and 13 stolen bases in 549 plate […]

Joey Gallo On The Bench Saturday

New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo isn't starting against the New York Mets and right-hander Taijuan Walker on Saturday. Gallo is batting .136 with a .301 on-base percentage and seven home runs in 163 plate appearances since being acquired in a trade from the Texas Rangers. The Yankees are starting Giancarlo Stanton, Brett Gardner, and […]

Avisail Garcia Isn't Starting Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Avisail Garcia will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Cleveland Indians and right-handed starter Zach Plesac. Garcia has logged 474 plate appearances for the Brewers this season and is hitting .267 with a .338 on-base percentage, 25 home runs, and seven stolen bases. The Brewers are starting Jace Peterson […]

Amed Rosario Isn't In The Lineup Saturday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Amed Rosario isn't in the lineup for a Saturday matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers and right-handed starter Corbin Burnes. Ever since the calendar turned to August, Rosario has been extremely productive, batting .327 with a .348 on-base percentage, four home runs, and three stolen bases in 161 plate appearances. However, he'll be […]

Cedric Mullins Not Starting On Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader with the Toronto Blue Jays. Mullins is in the midst of a breakout season at the plate, batting .302 with a .369 on-base percentage, 28 home runs, and 28 stolen bases. Ryan McKenna is batting seventh and starting in […]

Randy Arozarena Returns To The Lineup Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena was activated from the paternity list ahead of Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Josh Lowe was optioned to Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. The 2020 ALCS MVP is batting fifth and starting in right field for Saturday's game. Arozarena has been a steady contributor in 2021, slashing […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 9/11/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 9/11 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 9/11/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick […]

Mitch Haniger Goes Hitless With Three Strikeouts

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger didn't record a hit in Friday night's contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks, going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. Haniger now has a dubious 10-game strikeout streak, with five whiffs in the last two games alone. He's gone 8-for-41 with one extra-base hit in that span. Haniger is still a solid fantasy […]

Dylan Moore Swipes Two Bases Against D-Backs

Seattle Mariners utility man Dylan Moore got the start batting ninth and playing left field Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and he went 1-for-2 with a walk, a run scored, and two stolen bases. He now has 20 steals on the season. That number is surely impressive, but Moore has had just 52 at-bats since […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (9/11/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It's a manageable little eight-gamer over on FanDuel tonight, and it's one with plenty of options at pitcher. Castillo, Buehler, Cease, Morton, and Garcia are all intriguing arms at the top, and the lack of confident dart-throws behind them means we'll likely have to spend up at pitcher. There are currently only two teams projecting […]

Michael Conforto Picks Up Two Hits On Friday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in the Mets 10-3 win over the Yankees on Friday evening. Conforto is hitting a respectable .308/.400/.462 with one home run and six RBI over his last seven games (26 at-bats). That said, it has been a lost season for the 28-year old, […]

Lorenzo Cain Crushes Grand Slam In Win

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Lorenzo Cain went 1-for-5 with a grand slam in Friday's 10-3 win over Cleveland. The outfielder capped a six-run fifth inning for Milwaukee with the slam, which was the third of his career. Cain has eight homers this season, five of which have come since August 10th. He's slashing a modest .248/.328/.402 […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 9/11/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 9/11/2021. These picks will target low-priced players who can help you build winning lineups for your DFS contests on FanDuel and DraftKings. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought-of guys. They usually lay […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 25

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 25 of the MLB season (9/13 through 9/19). This weekly piece should be helpful for anyone looking to gain an edge in their league. If you need a fill-in for an injured player or want to exploit some matchups in order to gain an edge on […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 25

As the 2021 MLB season enters its final month, many players are being shut down due to injury and innings limits. Injured players are beginning to run out of time to come back from the IL. Knowing injury timelines is an extremely crucial part of the fantasy baseball season. Being able to know which players […]

DraftKings MLB Lineup Picks (9/11/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Hello again, RotoBallers, and thanks for checking out my article. A lot of folks in the industry are squarely focused on football, but I play MLB DFS every day THROUGH the World Series. There are no NFL games today, anyways, so why not make some money playing baseball, right? Never forget what happened to the […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The fantasy baseball season has but a few weeks left and with it, our championship hopes and dreams. Do you need to target power? Speed? Quality starts? Saves? You better know exactly where the rotisserie margins lie or what your head-to-head weaknesses are. It's […]

Myles Straw Steals Three Bases Friday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Myles Straw went 0-for-3 with two walks, a run scored, and three stolen bases in Friday's 10-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Straw now has 27 stolen bases on the season and has swiped 10 bases since the beginning of August. He should be rostered down the stretch for his ability to […]

J.D. Martinez Scratched From Lineup Due To Back Spasms

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (back) was scratched from Friday's lineup due to back spasms, according to Ian Browne of MLB.com. With Martinez out, Danny Santana got the start in left and is batting eighth in the lineup against the White Sox. Managers should consider Martinez day to day for now, and don't be […]

Tyler Naquin Isn't In Friday's Lineup

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin will begin Friday's game on the bench. The 30-year-old is batting .272 with a .335 on-base percentage, 19 home runs, and five stolen bases in 451 plate appearances this season. Instead, Delino DeShields Jr. is getting the start in center field and batting eighth against the St. Louis Cardinals and […]

Cody Bellinger On The Bench Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger isn't in Friday's lineup. The Dodgers will take on the San Diego Padres and right-hander Joe Musgrove but will do so without Bellinger, who is hitting .158 with a .232 on-base percentage, nine home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 315 plate appearances this season. The 25-year-old […]

Digging Deeper - Waiver Wire Options for Week 24

Welcome back to the NL-only and AL-only pickups column. Each week, I'll look at five players who are under 15% rostered in Yahoo! leagues and who can be considered as options to add in deep-league formats, such as 15-teamers or AL or NL-only leagues. I'll also include a recommendation for what to do with each […]