Mookie Betts Won’t Play On Sunday Versus Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) will be sidelined for Sunday's contest versus the Los Angeles Angels. Betts exited Friday's game with hip discomfort, but started on Saturday and made it through that contest. The Dodgers have every reason to play it safe with Betts moving forward and it wouldn't be a surprise to […]

Kyle Schwarber Lowers Activity Level

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber (hamstring) has had a minor setback, according to the Athletic. He had ramped up with running and fielding while the team was in Detroit but felt tightness in his left groin, so the Red Sox have lowered his activity level as a precaution. Schwarber could move to first base […]

Odubel Herrera Scratched From Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera was a late scratch from the starting lineup on Sunday, according to The Athletic. There was no initial report of an injury but stay tuned for more word on the move. Luke Williams is in left field and batting eighth against the New York Mets. Herrera, who is hitting .248 […]

Josh Bell Playing Outfield For First Time In Years

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell is playing the outfield on Sunday for the first time in five years, as Juan Soto is again sitting with a knee issue. The Nationals have been prepping Bell to return to the outfield for a month, according to MASNsports.com. Bell, who is in right field and hitting cleanup […]

J.D. Martinez, Jarren Duran Return For Red Sox

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez and outfielder Jarren Duran have both cleared Covid protocols and rejoined the team Sunday, according to The Athletic. Martinez is batting fifth against the Toronto Blue Jays with Hyun-Jin Ryu on the mound while Duran is in left field and hitting ninth. Martinez has been terrific in 2021, […]

Ryan Mountcastle Goes On Concussion IL

Baltimore Orioles first baseman-outfielder Ryan Mountcastle is going on the concussion injured list, as expected, according to MLB.com. The Orioles recalled pitcher Alexander Wells on Sunday to replace him on the active roster. Mountcastle left Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays to begin the top of the third inning, a couple of innings after […]

Point League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 20

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/8/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday gang! Hope you all have had a great weekend so far. We're coming into the dog days of August, where divisions begin to have a clear winner and teams come out of nowhere to make a playoff push. We have a nice 10-game slate this afternoon, so let's jump right into it and […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Sunday 8/8

Welcome to another edition of our daily fantasy baseball streamers! Are you playing in leagues with daily moves and looking to beef up those rosters? We here at RotoBaller are there for you and all of your streaming needs. Whether you are just trying to get that elusive category win or you are trying to […]

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

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/8 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 8/8/21 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 […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 20

Welcome back to 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 on the hot seat who […]

Myles Straw (OF, CLE) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 10+ teams ROSTERED IN: 44% of leagues ANALYSIS: Straw has made an immediate impact in Cleveland since coming over from Houston at the trade deadline. He's slashing .296/.321/.444 with a double, a home run, three RBI, and two stolen bases across 28 plate appearances in seven games with the […]

Luis Arraez (2B/3B/OF, MIN) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 17% of leagues ANALYSIS: Arraez was locked into the leadoff spot for the Twins from June 14 to July 20, slashing .343/.382/.461 with nine extra-base hits (six doubles, three triples) and nine RBI over 110 plate appearances during that span. He then hit the injured […]

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

Hello RotoBallers! We have a nice-sized Sunday main slate to dissect with lots of batting and pitching options for us to consider. We have some good pitching options on this slate so we will need to figure out which one can get us a few strikeouts and a win while also choosing between some great […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/8/2021. 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 […]

Cody Bellinger Hits Sixth Homer

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's victory versus the Los Angeles Angels. Bellinger's home run would come in the bottom of the seventh inning and it would tie the game 3-3 at the time. Bellinger has been one of the biggest disappointments for managers this season […]

Rafael Ortega (OF, CHC) - Week 20 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Cubs' fire sale, if nothing else, opened up a lot of opportunities for other players in the organization. That includes Rafael Ortega, who has certainly made the most of his chance. Last Sunday, the 30-year-old went yard three times, which catapulted his rostered […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 20

The second half of the baseball season is in full swing and the race to make the playoffs, whether your favorite MLB team or your fantasy team, is in full swing. Knowing injury timelines is now at a vital part of the fantasy baseball season. There are still many injury questions that have to be […]

Bryan Reynolds Falls Double Short Of Cycle

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds just missed out on hitting for the cycle on Saturday, finishing 3-for-4 with a triple, a home run, three RBI and a run scored in an 11-3 loss to the Reds. He has been tearing it up at the plate over his last 15 games, slashing .321/.390/.604 with two homers, […]

Lewis Brinson Reaches Base Four Times On Saturday

Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson reached base four times in Saturday's loss to the Colorado Rockies. Brinson went 3-for-3 with two doubles, a single, and a walk. He scored a run in the game as well. Brinson has been hitting much better since his most recent call up and has been getting consistent playing time […]

Juan Soto Pinch-Hits Saturday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (knee) entered Saturday's game as a pinch-hitter, and he stayed in to run the bases after drawing a walk in the sixth inning. Soto was expected to be back in the lineup Saturday, but the pinch-hit appearance and subsequent turn on the bases should assuage any fears that his knee […]

Alex Verdugo Homers In Game Two Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo was the clear hero of the nightcap against the Toronto Blue Jays Saturday, going 3-for-4 with a solo home run off starting pitcher Jose Berrios. It was Verdugo's 11th homer of the year. After being dropped to the order earlier in the season, Verdugo has really turned it on […]

Kole Calhoun Stays Hot At Plate In Loss

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a run scored in a 6-2 loss to the Padres on Saturday. He now has a seven-game hitting streak going, as he's slashing .345/.406/.483 with one home run, two RBI and four runs scored over that span. He's been limited to 33 games this season due to […]

Jarred Kelenic Doubles Twice Saturday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic had yet another strong game Saturday, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored. Both doubles came off the left-handed Andrew Heaney. It's hard to ignore that Kelenic seems to be kicking things into gear, as he now has a .280/.379/.600 slash line over his last seven games. If […]

Jesse Winker Drives In Six In Win

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker had a huge night in an 11-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Winker went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, two runs, and six RBI in the lopsided victory. The veteran outfielder got the Reds on the board with an RBI double in the second inning, added a […]

Nick Castellanos Homers In Win Over Pirates

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 2-for-5 with a homer and two RBI in an 11-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday. Castellanos knocked an RBI single in the third inning and then hit a solo shot off Pittsburgh starter Mitch Keller in the fifth inning of the win. The veteran outfielder had been […]

Michael Conforto Homers On Saturday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in the Mets 5-3 loss to the Phillies on Saturday. Despite not starting against lefty Ranger Suarez, Conforto was called upon to replace Brandon Drury in right field once Suarez was removed from the game. Conforto has been a terrible disappointment in […]

Kevin Kiermaier Dealing With A Sore Knee

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (knee) exited Saturday night's matchup against the Orioles. The 31-year-old began to experience right knee soreness and was replaced by Brett Phillips out in center. Kiermaier is batting .233 this season, with 56 hits, 32 runs, 23 RBI, and seven stolen bags. While he is considered day-to-day, a potential […]

Mookie Betts Hitting Third On Saturday Night

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) is starting on Saturday night against the Angels, although he is scheduled for a routine day off on Sunday for the series finale. Betts left Friday's matchup against Los Angeles because of right hip discomfort, so seeing him back is good news for the fantasy managers who've been […]

Mookie Betts Will Have Planned Day Off Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts will have a planned day off on Sunday, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. The Dodgers are wanting to take things easy with their star outfielder who is continuing to deal with a hip injury. He's been heating up at the plate recently, as he's now slashing .277/.379/.524 […]