George Springer Increasing Baseball Activities

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (knee) did some running and also is scheduled to take batting practice ahead of Monday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The fact Springer was able to run is a good sign moving forward. He has been sidelined roughly a week while dealing with a Grade 1 left knee […]

Gregory Polanco Starting On Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco was placed on outright waivers on Sunday. Despite that, he'll be starting in right field versus righty Will Crowe and the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. It's unlikely that any team claims Polanco since he's hitting .199 with 11 home runs and 34 RBI this season. Regardless, a chance of scenery […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 22

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 […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're nearly into September and that means you must strictly identify your team needs and what categories/roster spots you can be riskier with. Don't let off the gas pedal as other people have their attention divided by the upcoming football season. Join me and […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Monday 8/23

Welcome to the 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. Each day RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider […]

Jorge Soler Blasts Homer Off Baltimore

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler has turned the page since the trade deadline move to his new club. Soler was struggling with Kansas City, but is slashing .257/.378/.500 since joining the Braves. On Sunday, Soler went 2-for-4 with a solo home run off left-hander John Means during the 3-1 win. He now has 18 home […]

Kyle Schwarber To Start In Left Field On Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kyle Schwarber will move into the outfield for Monday' s game against the Texas Rangers. This will be Schwarber's first time in outfield since joining his new club. Schwarber will bat second and cover left field versus lefty Kolby Allard. This isn't the ideal spot for Schwarber against a lefty, but […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 8/23/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/23/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 6-game slate on tap tonight, and it is an interesting one. There are some solid pitching options, but most face excellent […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 8/23/21 (Premium Content)

MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.    Top Tournament Stacks for 8/23/21 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 if […]

Myles Straw Doubles Sunday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Myles Straw went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI, and a run scored in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Another day and another hit and a run scored for Straw. He now has 18 runs scored, four stolen bases, and a .321 average in August. He continues to make […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/23/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a solid Monday with seven games going on, but there is a matinee in Fenway so the FanDuel main slate is six games. Only one pitcher commands five figures for a salary tonight and he plays the Blue Jays, so there really is no clear-cut ace. It's slates like these that can get […]

Starling Marte Steals Two More Bags

Oakland Athletics outfielder Starling Marte stole two more bases Sunday against the San Francisco Giants, bringing his league-leading total to 39. He also went 3-for-4 with a double in the game. Marte has been simply superlative this season with a .321/.403/.468 slash line and nine home runs, 66 runs scored, and 39 RBI in 327 […]

Odubel Herrera Homers In Four-Hit Game

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odubel Herrera had a banner day Sunday, going 4-for-5 from the leadoff spot with a homer, a double, three RBI, and a run scored. It's Herrera's second straight day with a homer, bringing his total to 11 on the season. Herrera has been out of control over the past seven games, slashing […]

Gregory Polanco Placed On Waivers

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed outfielder Gregory Polanco on outright waivers Sunday, according to Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic. If he goes unclaimed, he can become a free agent if he doesn't want a minor league assignment. Polanco, who has spent eight seasons in the Pirates outfield, has never lived up to the hype that he […]

Austin Meadows Drives In Three Runs Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows went 3-for-4 with a double and three RBI during Sunday's 9-0 win over the Chicago White Sox. He had a pair of RBI singles and hit an RBI double, driving in three runs on Sunday. The 26-year-old has now recorded 11 RBI over his last seven games. Meadows is […]

Brandon Nimmo Reaches Base Four Times On Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo went 2-for-3 with two runs scored, and two walks in the Mets 7-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Nimmo has now gone 5-for-8 with a home run, three runs scored, and two walks over his past two games. Prior to this outburst, Nimmo had gone just […]

Jeff McNeil Could See Playing Time In Left Field

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil went 1-for-3 with an RBI in the Mets 7-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday. Following the game, manager Luis Rojas indicated that once Francisco Lindor (oblique) returns from the injured list within the next few days, McNeil will see more time in left field. Rojas […]

Dominic Smith To Potentially Lose Playing Time

Following the New York Mets win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, manager Luis Rojas indicated that once Francisco Lindor (oblique) returns from the injured list within the next few days, Jeff McNeil will see more time in left field. Rojas told reporters that the preference is to play Javier Baez at second base, […]

Tyler Naquin Stays Hot, Homers Twice In 3-1 Win

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin stayed red-hot at the plate in a 3-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Naquin went 2-for-4 with two solo homers in the win. He hit a leadoff homer and then followed that up with another solo shot in the eighth inning to give the Reds an insurance run. […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 22

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 […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 22

We have completed another week of MLB action, and we have experienced more injuries, and most teams need more and more replacements. We have around five weeks left in the season, and we are already seeing some teams throw in the towel while others are falling out of the playoff race and may join them […]

Mookie Betts Targeting Thursday Return From IL

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) is targeting a return from the injured list on Thursday, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Manager Dave Roberts said that the plan is for Betts to go through a simulated game during the team's off day on Monday, and will repeat activities on Tuesday […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Goes 3-For-5 In Win

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 3-for-5 on Sunday as his club went on to lose to the Tigers 5-3 in extra-innings. He swatted a trio of singles and picked up a clutch two-out RBI in the eighth as he's seen his bat get hot lately with a .387 BA over his past […]

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo Homers In Second Straight Game

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman/outfielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored in a 5-4 win over the Cardinals on Saturday. It was his second straight game with a home run, as he's now slashing .385/.385/1.000 with two doubles, two homers, three RBI and three runs scored over five […]

Charlie Blackmon Not In Sunday's Lineup

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon is on the bench on Sunday. The Rockies will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-handed starter Taylor Widener but will do so without one of their best hitters. Blackmon is batting .276 with a .356 on-base percentage, nine home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 450 plate […]

Daulton Varsho Homers In Loss Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher/outfielder Daulton Varsho went 2-for 4 with a home run, one RBI and a run scored in a 5-2 loss to the Rockies on Saturday. It was Varsho's seventh homer of the season, as he's now slashing .224/.331/.410 with 20 RBI and 24 runs scored over 61 games. After a disappointing rookie campaign […]

Ketel Marte Has Three Hits In Loss Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte went 3-for-4 with a double and one RBI in a 5-2 loss to the Rockies on Saturday. He's been red-hot at the plate over his last seven games now, slashing .357/.419/.786 with two homers, five RBI and four runs scored. Despite missing time with injury, Marte has still produced solid […]

Yadiel Hernandez Homers Saturday

Washington Nationals outfielder Yadiel Hernandez went deep Saturday, hitting his sixth home run of the year off of Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Brent Suter. The solo shot was his only hit in four at-bats. Hernandez has also added three steals, 22 runs, and 19 RBI in 150 at-bats to go along with his .816 OPS […]

Lane Thomas Scores Three Runs

Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas started in center field and batted leadoff again Saturday, and he responded by going 2-for-3 with a double, two walks, and three runs scored. He's in the same spot in the lineup on Sunday. Though he has a .597 OPS in 59 at-bats this season, he's been much more productive […]

Kyle Tucker Could Return Midweek

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker could be activated "hopefully midweek," the Houston Chronicle reported, quoting manager Dusty Baker. Tucker was placed on the injured list about a week ago due to health and safety protocols. The latest progress report is good news for the Astros and fantasy managers. The 24-year-old has been having a solid […]