The NotBurts: First Half Hitter Awards

For all of the division and rancor in society, one foundation of our world stays intact from year to year, splendid in its grandeur, universal in its praise. The NotBurts. A celebration of first-half excellence in hitting, the NotBurts aren't, as one critic (liar) claimed, "just an award show made up by some lunatic". No, […]

Barrel Rate and Contact Rate, Who Can Do Both?

Hitting is, at the same time, completely simple and enormously complex. Hitting in the Major Leagues is arguably the most challenging thing to do in all of sports. I don't think I need to explain myself for saying that hitting is complex. I can't do it, probably neither can you. The reason I say it's […]

Whit Merrifield Goes 4-For-4 In Return From Break

Kansas City Royals second baseman/outfielder Whit Merrifield had a monster game at the plate in the team's return from the All-Star break against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. He went 4-for-4 with a double, two runs and three RBI. Merrifield is now slashing .278/.327/.416 with eight home runs, 24 stolen bases, 50 RBI and 52 […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 7/17/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 7/17/2021. 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 […]

Taking a Mulligan - Second-Half Rebound Candidates

We've reached the All-Star Break, which means the baseball season is just over halfway done. Let me repeat that: we still have three months to go! I think some of us are still operating in the mindset of the shortened 2020 season and are thinking that our fantasy seasons are over if we're not in […]

Improving Hitters to Watch in the Second Half

We have more than three months of baseball in the books. It has been a glorious spring and summer with the return of the 162 game schedule. While it was nice for MLB to sneak in 60 games and some expanded playoffs in 2020 after we feared a full season cancellation, it really just didn't […]

Injured Stars To Stash For The Second Half

Incredibly, we have already reached the 2021 All-Star break. At this point in the season, most fantasy managers, whether in redraft or dynasty formats, have a pretty good sense of whether their teams will be in the hunt for a fantasy title come September. For those managers looking for an extra push at the end […]

Top 50 Fantasy Baseball Prospects for Week 16

Wow, what a busy last few days for prospects around Major League Baseball. On Sunday, we were treated to both the MLB Futures Game — a showcase of the sport’s best prospects — and the first round of the 2021 MLB Amateur Draft. The remainder of the 20-round draft will take place today and tomorrow. […]

Wil Myers Smacks Two Homers

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers went 3-for-6 with two homers, seven RBI and three runs scored Friday against the Washington Nationals. Myers pioneered the 24-8 blowout with a grand slam in the second frame before knocking a two-run shot in the sixth inning to add insult to injury. The 30-year-old is slashing .259/.333/.452 through […]

Tommy Pham Loads Up Box Score

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham went 4-for-6 with a home run, double, stolen base, two RBI and five runs scored in Friday's 24-8 obliteration of the Washington Nationals. He also drew a walk. Dropped to fifth in the order, Pham showed no ill will, posting a fantasy manager's dream performance. The 33-year-old veteran owns […]

Eli White Smacks Two-Run Blast In Loss

Texas Rangers outfielder Eli White was one of the few bright spots for this offense on Friday. White went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and one walk in the blowout loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. White supplied the only runs for his team in this game, but don't expect that to continue happening. […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Saturday 7/17

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 […]

Starling Marte Has Four Hits In Friday's Doubleheader

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte had been slumping badly before the All-Star Break, but got off to a strong start to the second half. In Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader, Marte went 1-for-3 with a single. He was just warming up for Game 2 though, where he went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and three […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks: Early Slate (7/17): DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! The focus of this article will be on the 4-game Early Only afternoon slate for FanDuel while also including the 3-game slate on DK. We have some good pitching options and good stacks to consider so let's dive on in and find the best plays for both your cash game […]

Mitch Haniger Comes A Triple Shy Of The Cycle Friday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger had three hits in five at-bats against the Los Angeles Angels Friday night, picking up a single, a double, and his 21st home run of the season. He drove in two runs and scored three, while the home run came off of Angels reliever Dylan Bundy in the seventh inning. […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/17/21): MLB DFS Lineups

This is one of the more straight forward Saturday MLB slates in a while. We only have three early games and two teams that had the audacity to start an hour earlier than everyone else. That leaves a ten-game main Saturday slate, which is the largest in some time. Hopefully we don't have all of […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (7/17/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a hefty 10-gamer over on FanDuel and there are multiple ways we can go with lineups tonight. Woodruff and Cole highlight a top tier of pitching that weirdly includes DeSclafani, Kikuchi, and Eovaldi, but there are intriguing mid-tier options to consider and a few non-chalky teams to stack tonight outside of Coors Field. […]

Gerardo Parra Homers Off The Bench

Washington Nationals outfielder Gerardo Parra came off the bench to replace an injured Victor Robles Friday, and he delivered a three-run home run off San Diego Padres relief pitcher Miguel Diaz. He was retired in his three other plate appearances, twice by strikeout. Parra is primed to see plenty of playing time over the next […]

Christian Yelich Continues To Struggle, Goes Hitless Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich continued his recent struggles on Friday, as he went 0-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in an 11-6 win over the Reds. After Friday's performance, Yelich is now slashing .188/.371/.250 with one steal, two RBI, 10 runs and a 16:12 K:BB ratio over his last 15 games. To […]

J.D. Martinez Homers In First Game Of Second Half

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez picked up right where he left off Friday, going 1-for-4 with a solo home run off of New York Yankees reliever Justin Wilson. It was Martinez's 19th long ball of the year, and his only hit in four at-bats. The all-star has slashed .283/.403/.698 with five home runs […]

Victor Robles Exits Friday Due To Dizziness

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (illness) exited Friday's game due to feeling dizzy, according to Jessica Camerato of MLB.com. Robles called for a trainer in the top of the second inning while reliever Paolo Espino was throwing warm up pitches, and he walked off the field with a trainer and manager Dave Martinez. Martinez said […]

Juan Soto Homers Twice In Loss Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto carried the team on offense in a 24-8 loss on Friday, going 4-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, four RBI and two runs scored. Soto has been red hot over his last seven games, where he is slashing .480/.594/.960 with four homers, eight RBI, 10 runs scored and […]

Kyle Tucker Notches 50th RBI

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker went 3-for-5 with one run score and one RBI in the Astros 7-1 win over the White Sox on Friday. Tucker ended the first half of the season white-hot at the plate, slugging .833 over his previous seven games played before his three-hit attack on Friday. Tucker's season got off […]

Kyle Lewis Resumes Throwing

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) has resumed throwing but hasn't yet resumed swinging. He underwent surgery in June to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee. According to manager Scott Servais, the 26-year-old is expected to be cleared at some point during the season. He slashed .246/.333/.392 with five home runs, 11 RBI, […]

Michael Brantley Homers As Astros Cruise

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley went 2-for-4 with a home run and two runs scored in the Astros 7-1 win over the White Sox to begin the second half of the season. Brantley launched his sixth home run of the season in the fifth inning and now has 32 runs batted in on the season. […]

Nick Castellanos Avoids Fractured Wrist After HBP

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos (wrist) had his X-rays come back negative after he was hit by a pitch during Friday's game, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer. After the game, manager David Bell said, "It is not broken. He is pretty sore. A little early to tell about tomorrow or this weekend, […]

Bryce Harper Misses Friday’s Game 2 Due To Dehydration

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper did not play in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Marlins because he was dehydrated. He won't miss any time and is expected to play in Saturday's contest. Harper went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader. The 28-year-old has been an […]

Tyler Naquin Drives In Two, Scores Twice

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs, and two RBI in an 11-6 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. Naquin got the Reds off to a fast start, ripping a two-run double in the first inning, scoring Jesse Winker and Joey Votto. The veteran outfielder is now hitting .246 […]

Aristides Aquino Hits Solo Homer In Loss On Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in an 11-6 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. Aquino was not originally in the starting lineup but he took over for Nick Castellanos after Castellanos was hit by a pitch during the third inning. Aquino is now hitting .234 with five homers, […]

Danny Santana Reports For Rehab Assignment

Boston Red Sox outfielder Danny Santana (quadriceps) reported to Triple-A Worcester on Friday to begin a rehab stint. Santana strained his left quad during a contest against the Los Angeles Angels over a week ago. However, with a miserable .167 average this season, it's unlikely the 30-year-old has many fantasy managers awaiting his return. He […]