Bryan De La Cruz Starting In Right Field On Friday

Miami Marlins rookie outfielder Bryan De La Cruz will get the start in right field for Friday's game against the New York Yankees. De La Cruz was acquired from the Houston Astros in exchange for former Marlins closer Yimi Garcia. De La Cruz is a 24-year-old who was hitting .324/.362/.518 in 293 Triple-A plate appearances […]

Brian Miller Called Up; Starting On Friday

Miami Marlins rookie outfielder Brian Miller was called up and will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the New York Yankees. With the Marlins sending Starling Marte to Oakland and Adam Duvall to Atlanta, there's plenty of space in the outfield for young guys to get a chance. Miller is a 25-year-old […]

Nick Castellanos Has Begun Throwing, Not Ready To Hit Yet

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos (wrist) has begun throwing but he is not ready to hit as he works his way back from a microfracture in his right wrist. Castellanos was hit by a pitch in mid-July and was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to July 20. The veteran outfielder was in the […]

Jordan Luplow and DJ Johnson Headed To Tampa Bay

The Cleveland Guardians traded outfielder Jordan Luplow and pitcher DJ Johnson to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for pitcher Peyton Battenfield. Luplow was activated from the 60-day injured list on Friday and had been sidelined since late May with an ankle injury. He will head to Tampa Bay and give the Rays outfield depth. […]

Braves Revamp Outfield, Acquire Jorge Soler

The Atlanta Braves continued to revamp their outfield on Friday, acquiring Jorge Soler from the Kansas City Royals just before the deadline passed, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. There's no word on the return yet for Kansas City, but Soler is now the third outfielder that Atlanta acquired Friday after trading for Eddie […]

Eloy Jimenez Will Miss Second Consecutive Game

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (groin) will be sidelined for his second straight game on Friday versus the Cleveland Indians. Jimenez exited Wednesday's contest due to groin tightness and will be replaced in the lineup by Brian Goodwin this evening. Jimenez remains day-to-day and the White Sox have every reason to be cautious with […]

Cubs Receive Alexander Canario, Caleb Kilian For Bryant

Updating a previous report, the Chicago Cubs have acquired outfielder Alexander Canario and pitcher Caleb Kilian from the San Francisco Giants for third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB Network. Canario is ranked the No. 9 prospect in the Giants' system according to MLB Pipeline, while Kilian is ranked the No. 30 […]

Padres Acquire Jake Marisnick From Cubs

The San Diego Padres have acquired outfielder Jake Marisnick from the Chicago Cubs, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. There's no word of what the return is for Chicago, but this figures to be a depth move for San Diego, as they already have Tommy Pham, Jurickson Profar, Trent Grisham and Wil Myers rotating through […]

Twins Hang On To Pineda, Buxton and Donaldson

Despite rumors that they would be on the move before the deadline, the Minnesota Twins did not make a deal to trade starting pitcher Michael Pineda, outfielder Byron Buxton or third baseman Josh Donaldson, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB Network. The Twins made a few deals today, shipping off Jose Berrios and J.A. Happ, […]

Kris Bryant Traded To San Francisco

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant has been traded to the San Francisco Giants, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. There's no word yet on the return, but this marks the final domino to fall in the Cubs' deadline sell-off. Bryant is slashing .267/.358/.503 with 18 homers, five steals, 51 RBI and 58 runs scored […]

Myles Straw Traded To Cleveland

Houston Astros outfielder Myles Straw has been traded to the Cleveland Indians for relief pitcher Phil Maton, according to Mark Berman of FOX26. Straw has been a solid source of speed this season, swiping 17 bases while slashing .262/.339/.326 with two homers, 34 RBI and 44 runs scored over 98 games. Meanwhile, Houston will get […]

Cubs Acquire Pete Crow-Armstrong

The Chicago Cubs will receive outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong for shortstop Javier Baez and starting pitcher Trevor Williams. Crow-Armstrong, 19, was drafted by the Mets with the 19th overall pick in 2020. Crow-Armstrong has had a slow start to his professional career and has only played six games for in Single-A. The outfielder is currently […]

Danny Mendick, Ryan Burr Optioned To Triple-A

Chicago White Sox utility player Danny Mendick and relief pitcher Ryan Burr were optioned to Triple-A on Friday, the team announced on Twitter. The moves were made to open up space on the roster for newly acquired second baseman Cesar Hernandez and relief pitcher Ryan Tepera. Neither Mendick nor Burr had much in the way […]

Twins Looking To Trade Buxton, Donaldson

The Minnesota Twins are looking to trade outfielder Byron Buxton and third baseman Josh Donaldson heading into the final 90 minutes before the trade deadline, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB Network. The Twins have already pulled off a blockbuster deal with Friday's trade of Jose Berrios to Toronto which netted them top prospects Austin […]

Phillies Reportedly "Checking In On" Byron Buxton

The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly one of six or seven teams "checking in on" Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton according to a tweet from MLB Network's Jon Heyman. Buxton is still on the injured list due to a fractured left hand but could make a serious impact down the stretch for fantasy managers when he […]

Adam Duvall Traded To Braves

Miami Marlins outfielder Adam Duvall was traded to the Atlanta Braves on Friday in exchange for catcher Alex Jackson, the Braves announced on Twitter. Duvall had spent the previous two and a half seasons playing for the Braves before landing with Miami this season, where he is slashing .229/.277/.478 with 22 homers, five steals, 68 […]

Eddie Rosario Traded To Atlanta Braves

Cleveland Indians outfielder Eddie Rosario has been traded to the Atlanta Braves for third baseman Pablo Sandoval, according to Mandy Bell of MLB.com. Rosario is currently on the injured list with an abdominal strain and is expected to be out for a couple more weeks, but when he returns to action he'll provide a solid […]

Rays Are Interested In Kris Bryant, Craig Kimbrel

The Tampa Bay Rays are expressing interest in Chicago Cubs outfielder Kris Bryant and relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel, and could trade for one or both of them, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rosenthal adds that there's no indication a deal is close to being completed, but the Rays now appear to be in […]

Twins Acquire Austin Martin From Blue Jays

Updating a previous report, the Minnesota Twins have acquired shortstop/outfielder Austin Martin and starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for starting pitcher Jose Berrios, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB Network. Martin is the No. 2 prospect in the Blue Jays' system according to MLB Pipeline, while Woods-Richardson is […]

Jo Adell Has Big Day Thursday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell went 3-for-4 with a walk, three runs, three RBI, and was a triple shy of the cycle with Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday. He is now slashing .286/.338/.575 with 21 HRs, but has an inflated 29.0 K%. Strikeouts have been a problem for Adell the past few years, including […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 7/30/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 7/30/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 15-game slate on tap tonight, and it should be a doozie. With the trade deadline wrapping up later today and the […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 7/30/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 7/30 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.    Top Tournament Stacks for 7/30/21 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 on […]

Announcing This Year's Fantasy Busts - The Bigger Picture

The second half of the MLB season is about two weeks deep and the trade deadline brings a flurry of activity that will shake up rosters. Last week, I advised being proactive to prepare for prospects or under-the-radar players who may jump into the starting lineup or rotation. This week, let's get reactive. While you […]

Brett Phillips Belts Grand Slam On Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Brett Phillips went 1-for-4 with a grand slam and three strikeouts during Thursday's 14-0 win over the Yankees. With the bases loaded, he took Yankees pitcher Albert Abreu deep in the sixth inning to give the Rays a commanding 10-0 lead. The 27-year-old continues to see semi-regular playing time and has […]

Austin Meadows Homers Twice, Drives In Five Runs

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows went 3-for-5 with two home runs, five RBI, and three runs scored during Thursday's 14-0 win over the Yankees. He blasted a three-run shot off Gerrit Cole in the bottom of the first inning to give the Rays a 4-0 lead. He later took Albert Abreu deep in the […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Friday 7/30

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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/30/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

The last MLB Friday slate of July features an interesting pitching pool, one that’s a bit short on reliable arms in my view. That makes plucking our anchor play and possible alternate selection a bit trickier than on other occasions, but I believe I’ve found two reliable candidates for those roles. Any time there’s questions […]

Charlie Blackmon Reaches Twice On Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon went 2-for-4 with a double and a strikeout in a 3-0 shutout loss to the San Diego Padres. Blackmon was the only member of the Rockies to pick up multiple hits as Joe Musgrove and the Padres bullpen were locked in on Thursday. The veteran outfielder is slashing a solid […]

Yadiel Hernandez Drives In Two In Game Two

Washington Nationals outfielder Yadiel Hernandez started game two of Thursday's doubleheader, going 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI, and a run scored against the Philadelphia Phillies. With the Nationals firmly in sell mode, playing time could open up for the lefty swinger, who has two homers and two steals in his 90 at-bats this season. […]

Juan Soto Adds Three Hits In Nightcap Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto went 3-for-5 with three singles and two runs scored in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies. He was also caught stealing. He's been successful in just six of 12 attempts this season. Soto remains wildly effective at the plate as usual, but his fantasy value is […]