Derek Hill Launches His First Home Run On Sunday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Derek Hill hit the first home run of his MLB career in Sunday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Facing Indians starter Zach Plesac in the second inning, Hill launched a three-run home run that would be the biggest hit of the day for the Tigers in a game the team lost 7-5. […]

George Springer Launches Game-Winning Homer

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer came up clutch on Sunday, launching a no-doubt three-run home run with two outs in the bottom of the eighth to propel his team past the Red Sox 9-8. His 442' blast off Matt Barnes was his 14th long ball of the season as he finished the game going […]

Jorge Alfaro Removed From Game Mid-Plate Appearance

Miami Marlins catcher/outfielder Jorge Alfaro was removed from Sunday's game in the middle of his plate appearance in the third inning due to "shortness of breath," according to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. Alfaro was 0-for-1 with a strikeout prior to his exit, as he's now slashing .230/.276/.333 on the year with three home […]

Bryce Harper Homers To Help Phillies Sweep Mets

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 1-for-3 with a solo homer to help complete a three-game sweep of the Mets on Sunday. Harper is making his case in the NL MVP race as he's been on a tear for the Phillies on this eight-game win streak. Over that span, Harper has a .571 on-base percentage […]

Luis Robert Will Be Activated And Start On Monday Night

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (hip) will be activated from the 60-day injured list and be in the starting lineup on Monday night, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Robert has been out since the beginning of May with a Grade 3 right hip flexor strain after starting off the season hot at the […]

Michael Brantley Removed As Precaution After Collision

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (head) was removed from Sunday's game in the first inning as a precaution after being hit in the head in a collision at second base, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Brantley has been having a nice year at the plate so far, slashing .329/.381/.477 with seven home runs, 37 […]

Justin Upton Out Of Sunday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton isn't starting on Sunday. The Angels will match up with the Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Walker Buehler but will do so with Upton on the bench. The veteran is batting .224 with a .313 on-base percentage, 15 home runs, and three stolen bases in 316 plate appearances this […]

Trent Grisham Isn't In Sunday's Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham isn't starting on Sunday against Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed starter Madison Bumgarner. Grisham has provided plenty of quality production at the plate for both the Padres and fantasy managers this season. The outfielder is batting .260 with a .352 on-base percentage, 12 home runs, and 10 stolen bases in 344 […]

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 […]