Brad Miller Isn't Starting On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Brad Miller isn't part of the starting lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander David Price. Miller is hitting .229 with a .316 on-base percentage, 12 home runs, and three stolen bases this season. Alec Bohm is starting at first base instead and will hit […]

Michael Brantley Racks Up Three Hits

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley went 3-for-5 with two runs scored Wednesday against the Rockies. The American League leader in batting average improved that number to .332 and is slashing .355/.385/.480 in the month of August. The 34-year-old continues to be an unlikely, yet highly productive table setter atop a very potent Astros lineup. Brantley […]

Mookie Betts Back On Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. The 28-year-old has missed the last three games with a hip injury and had only been back in the lineup for five games after a previous hip injury sidelined him in late July. Despite having an injury-filled campaign, Betts […]

Joc Pederson Isn't In Wednesday's Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Joc Pederson isn't starting for the team on Wednesday as they take on the Cincinnati Reds and left-hander Wade Miley. In 379 plate appearances this season, Pederson is batting .246 with a .317 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, and a pair of stolen bases. He's been particularly effective at the dish as […]

Mike Yastrzemski Plates Two Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski had a nice day at the plate in Tuesday's 8-7 win over the Diamondbacks. Yaz went 2-for-4 with a single, a double, two RBI, and a strikeout. The 30-year-old has hit for power but not average this season, slashing .225/.314/.470 with 18 home runs and 47 RBI. Unfortunately, this […]

Mark Canha In A's Lineup Wednesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha (eye) is in the lineup on Wednesday and batting leadoff against Cal Quantrill and the Cleveland Indians. Canha left in the 10th inning of Tuesday's 4-3 A's win with right eye irritation. The 32-year-old righty has had difficulty heating up since returning from injury last month, only hitting .179/.324/.214 with […]

Myles Straw Isn't Starting On Wednesday

Cleveland Indians centerfielder Myles Straw isn't starting on Wednesday for a matchup with the Oakland Athletics and right-handed starter Frankie Montas. Straw is hitting .267 with a .338 on-base percentage, three home runs, and 19 stolen bases in 418 plate appearances this season. He's hitting .304 in 48 plate appearances since being dealt to Cleveland […]

Kyle Schwarber Could Start Rehab Stint On Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber (hamstring, groin) could start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, manager Alex Cora told the press on Wednesday. Schwarber was originally sidelined in early July with a right hamstring strain then experienced a setback due to tightness in his left groin. The 28-year-old is slashing .253/.340/.570 with […]

Andrew McCutchen Activated From IL, In Wednesday's Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen (knee) has been activated from the 10-day injured list and will be in the lineup on Wednesday against David Price and the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers. McCutchen was sidelined over a week ago with knee soreness but appears to have had a speedy recovery. His return is good news for […]

Mookie Betts Continues To Be Sidelined

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) will miss his third consecutive game with a hip injury on Wednesday versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Betts recently returned to the lineup on August 1, but has renewed discomfort in his hip and returning to the injured list is still an option. With Betts sidelined, outfielder Cody Bellinger […]

Tyler O'Neill Back In The Lineup On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill was a late scratch from Tuesday's game as he was dealing with side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine. However, he is back in the lineup on Wednesday as the team prepares to face Wil Crowe and the Pittsburgh Pirates. O'Neill is off to a fantastic start to the month […]

Tommy Pham Taking A Seat On Wednesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham is getting the day off on Wednesday. Trent Grisham is batting leadoff in Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins while Brian O'Grady is covering Pham's usual post in left field. Pham has settled in as the everyday leadoff hitter for the Padres, but he's been struggling a bit so […]

Kyle Tucker Out Of The Lineup On Wednesday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker is absent from Wednesday's starting lineup as the team prepares to face Antonio Senzatela and the Colorado Rockies. Jake Meyers is getting the start in right field and batting seventh in the game. Tucker has gone 0-for-7 with four strikeouts over his last two games, but he was hitting extremely […]

Charlie Blackmon Resting On Wednesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros. Yonathan Daza is getting the start in right field and batting second in the game. Blackmon has been quiet so far in August. Over eight games this month, he's slashing .222/.323/.370 with one home […]

Akil Baddoo Placed On The Concussion IL

The Detroit Tigers will place outfielder Akil Baddoo (head) on the 7-day injured list after being diagnosed with a concussion. He suffered a concussion during a collision in the outfield with Derek Hill on Tuesday. According to manager A.J. Hinch, Baddoo also hurt his shoulder during the collision. The 22-year-old will be able to join […]

Giancarlo Stanton Absent From Wednesday’s Lineup

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton isn't starting in Wednesday's contest against the Kansas City Royals. He will get the day off after hitting .314 (11-for-35) with one homer and eight RBI, including a stretch with five straight multi-hit efforts over his last 10 games. Stanton will be available off the bench, and his […]

Anthony Santander Homers Twice Tuesday, Stays Hot

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander had a huge day at the plate in Tuesday's 9-4 loss to the Tigers. Santander went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs, both off of Casey Mize. The 26-year-old has had a mediocre season overall but has been on fire to start August, slashing .429/.448/.821 with three HR. He has […]

Tim Anderson, Yoan Moncada, Luis Robert Sitting On Wednesday

The Chicago White Sox are giving Tim Anderson, Yoan Moncada and Luis Robert the day off on Wednesday. Jake Lamb is getting the start at third base, Leury Garcia is starting at shortstop and Adam Engel is in center field. It's a planned day off for Robert, who returned from the 60-day injured list on […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 8/11/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/11 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 8/11 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 […]

Wil Myers Reaches Base Four Times

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers finished 2-for-2 with a pair of walks, two runs scored and a stolen base Tuesday against the Miami Marlins. The 30-year-old has endured an uneventful season from a fantasy perspective, slashing .256/.342/.423 with 85 runs-plus-RBI but does have 12 homers and seven steals in 363 plate appearances. With shortstop […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/11/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

The best part of MLB DFS is we don't need to wait a week after a rough day. A good-looking night turned on a dime last night as rain rolled into Philadelphia and ruined a classic pitcher's duel between Aaron Nola and Max Scherzer. Sometimes that happens. Unlike our gridiron counterparts, however, we can get […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Wednesday 8/11

Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues no doubt already have holes to fill. The easiest way to do that is with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best fantasy baseball streaming picks - options to consider in fantasy […]

Avisail Reaches 20 Home Runs On Season

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Avisail Garcia went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in a 4-2 win over the Cubs in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader. His fourth-inning crush job off Justin Steele proved to be the game-winning hit. Garcia tied his career-high with his 20th homer of the season, three of which have come […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 8/11/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/11/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have an 11-game slate on tap tonight, and it is an interesting one. There are definitely some elite pitching options like Corbin Burnes […]

Teoscar Hernandez Tallies Four Hits Across Doubleheader

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez had a pair of strong games in the team's doubleheader against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. In total, he went 4-for-7 with two RBI and two runs scored. Hernandez has been fantastic so far in August. Over 10 games this month, he's slashing .405/.436/.514 with one home run, […]

Myles Straw Collects Two More Hits Tuesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Myles Straw was at it again Tuesday night at he went 2-for-5 with a run scored in the Tribe's 4-3 loss to the Oakland Athletics. Straw has been a great acquisition for the Tribe as he is now 10-for-29 with two doubles, two RBI, two walks, and a stolen base over the […]

Whit Merrifield Tallies Two Hits, Steals Another Base

Kansas City Royals second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield has been running wild so far in August. In Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees, he went 2-for-5 with a double, a stolen base and two runs scored. He has now stolen a base in three straight games and he has a total of five stolen bases […]

Akil Baddoo Likely Out At Least A Couple Days

Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo (head/shoulder) is slated to undergo testing for a concussion and a shoulder injury. He suffered the injuries during a collision in the outfield with Derek Hill (ribs) on Tuesday. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch told the media that it was likely Baddoo would be out at least a couple days and […]

Patrick Wisdom Hits 17th Home Run

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Patrick Wisdom went 2-for-3 with a walk, double and solo home run in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Wisdom has come out of nowhere this season and has been a valuable contributor for those seeking power. Wisdom also has become a regular with the recent trades of Anthony […]

Hunter Renfroe Hits Three-Run Bomb Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe went 2-for-4 with a double and a three-run homer at home against the Tampa Bay Rays Tuesday. The homer, the biggest hit of the day for Boston, came off of starter Luis Patino and headed out to the deepest part of the park in center field. Renfroe now has […]