Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 19

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 19

We have completed another week of MLB action, and we have experienced more injuries, and most teams need more and more replacements. Not just injuries this past week, but one of the craziest trade deadlines we have ever seen. There are even more job opportunities with so many moving parts, and playing time opens up […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 19

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 […]

Rafael Ortega Hits Three Homers

Chicago Cubs outfielder Rafael Ortega went off in Sunday's contest versus the Washington Nationals. Ortega went 4-for-4 with a single, three home runs and five RBI. Ortega has been swinging a hot bat over the past month, but entered today's contest with just three homers on the season and six career homers. With the Cubs […]

Tyler Naquin Doubles Twice, Steals A Base

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tyler Naquin went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two RBI, a steal, and two walks in a 7-1 win over the New York Mets on Sunday. Naquin drove in both of his runs with a ninth-inning double that gave the Reds their final two runs of the game. Naquin is hitting .247 with […]

Ryan Mountcastle Has Two Hits In Loss Sunday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle went 2-for-4 with a double, one RBI and a run scored in a 6-2 loss to the Tigers on Sunday. He's been riding a hot streak over his last seven games, slashing .321/.367/.607 with two homers, four RBI and four runs scored in that span. It's been a great […]

Randy Arozarena Not In Sunday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielderRandy Arozarena isn't in the team's lineup as they get set to take on the Boston Red Sox on Sunday night. Arozarena has hit .257 with a .335 on-base percentage, 14 home runs, and 11 stolen bases in 415 plate appearances this season. It'll be Manuel Margot starting in left field and […]

Trent Grisham Out Of Sunday's Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham isn't starting on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies and left-hander Austin Gomber. Grisham has provided both the Padres and fantasy managers with some quality production so far this season, batting .250 with a .342 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and 10 stolen bases in 325 plate appearances. Jake Marisnick […]

Cody Bellinger Not In Sunday's Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger isn't in the team's lineup on Sunday as they take on the Arizona Diamondbacks and left-handed starter Caleb Smith. Bellinger is batting .163 with a .263 on-base percentage, five home runs, and two stolen bases in 198 plate appearances this season. Chris Taylor is starting in Bellinger's place in […]

Brandon Nimmo Could Start Monday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (hamstring) tested his hamstring before Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds, and said that he expects be available off the bench Sunday, and could start Monday. Nimmo has been out since feeling a pinch in his hamstring during Friday's game. Fantasy managers will want to keep a close eye […]

Andrew McCutchen Day-To-Day With Hurt Knee

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen (knee) is out of the lineup Sunday and considered day-to-day, according to The Athletic. "We'll see how he feels as he progresses in a couple of days," manager Joe Girardi said. McCutchen, who exited Saturday's loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates, has right knee stiffness. He has had a solid year […]

Cedric Mullins On Bench Against Tigers

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is on the bench for Sunday's contest against the Detroit Tigers and left-hander Tyler Alexander. Mullins, who was 2-for-4 on Saturday, is apparently getting rest as he enjoys a breakout season with across-the-board production, slashing .321/.385/.929 with 17 home runs and 18 stolen bases. Fantasy managers with daily moves can […]

Jorge Soler Collects Three Hits In Braves Debut

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler began his team debut with a bang on Saturday. He went 3-for-4 with an RBI single in the 8-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Soler has struggled at the plate this season, but offers huge upside in terms of power. He is a threat to go deep everytime he steps […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/1/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday gang! Hope you all have had a great weekend so far. It's August already, can you believe it? We have a nice 11-game slate this afternoon, so let's jump right into it and see how we can optimize our DraftKings MLB DFS for this beautiful Sunday. There shouldn't be any major weather issues […]

Eloy Jimenez Will Miss Fourth Straight Game

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (groin) will be sidelined for his fourth consecutive game on Sunday versus the Cleveland Indians. Jimenez exited Wednesday's contest due to groin tightness and has not played since. Jimenez remains day-to-day. The White Sox have every reason to be cautious with their talented outfielder after he missed the entire […]

Billy Hamilton Heads To IL, Jimmy Lambert Recalled

Chicago White Sox outfielder Billy Hamilton (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive July 31. The switch-hitting speedy outfielder has been below average with the bat during his time in Chicago. His absence won't make much of an impact in the lineup. In the meantime, Jimmy Lambert has been recalled from Triple-A […]

Giancarlo Stanton On The Bench Sunday

New York Yankees designated hitter/outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins. Stanton has started each of the last two games for the Yankees in left field, going 1-for-5 with a double, as the Yankees pulled him early from each contest. The club is determined to limit the outfield […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 8/1/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/1 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 8/1/21 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 […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Sunday 8/1

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 […]

Steven Duggar (OF, SFG) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS: Duggar has played the strong side of the platoon in center field this year, typically starting against right-handed pitching. Well, San Francisco plays seven games next week and will face a right-handed starter in five of them. The vast majority of […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 8/1/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/1/2021. 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 […]

Daulton Varsho (C/OF, ARI) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 10+ teams ROSTERED IN: 42% of leagues ANALYSIS: Varsho's roster shares have exploded over the last few weeks and for good reason. He was a non-factor over his first 34 games played this season, slashing a measly .138/.250/.175 with five RBI, one stolen base, eight runs scored, and a […]

Patrick Wisdom (1B/3B/OF, CHC) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 24% of leagues ANALYSIS: It's the end of an era in Wrigleyville, as the Chicago Cubs traded away their core from the 2016 world championship squad. Kris Bryant is in San Francisco, Anthony Rizzo is in New York, which should leave Patrick Wisdom with all the […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/1/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

The first Sunday in August brings us a lovely 10-game matinee and a chance to see some newly acquired players make their debuts with new teams after Friday's trade deadline! It doesn't look like we will have many serious weather concerns, which is always good news! Without any games to cross off for weather, this […]

Joey Gallo to the Yankees - Fantasy Impact

The Yankees got the left-handed power-hitting bat that they've been looking for in outfielder Joey Gallo. After spending the first seven years of his career in Texas, Gallo is heading to the Big Apple as the Rangers look to start a rebuild. Here's how the trade broke down: Yankees receive: OF Joey Gallo, LHP Joely […]

Ketel Marte Activated From IL Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday, the team announced on Twitter. Marte has been out since the end of June with a hamstring strain, as injuries have limited him to just 37 games this season. But when he's been on the field, he has been raking […]

Kole Calhoun Slugs Third Homer Of Year In Loss

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored in an 8-3 loss to the Dodgers on Saturday. Calhoun has been limited to just 28 games this season due to injuries, and when he's been on the field he's managed to slash .228/.278/.356 with three homers, one […]

Brandon Drury Delivers Game-Winner

New York Mets utility man Brandon Drury has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball over the last week. He's gone 11-for-15 with two homers, five runs, and five RBI in the seven games since his most recent call-up, which comes out to a whopping 2.133 OPS. On Saturday, Drury was given the start […]

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 have two months left in the fantasy baseball season now. It may not feel like a lot, but there's still plenty of time to make a charge or slip due to complacency. Take advantage of those who lose focus due to fantasy football's […]

Andrew McCutchen Pulled Mid-Game

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Andrew McCutchen (knee) exited Saturday's loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. According to manager Joe Girardi, he has right knee stiffness and is questionable for Sunday. McCutchen has had a solid year at the plate, slashing .234/.353/.462 with 20 HRs, 58 RBI, 55 runs, and six stolen bases thus far. If he does […]