Eloy Jimenez Not Starting On Thursday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (groin) isn't in the team's lineup on Thursday as they take on the Kansas City Royals and right-handed starter Carlos Hernandez. Jimenez previously exited Wednesday's contest due to groin tightness and won't start against Kansas City. The White Sox will go with Adam Engel in left field in place […]

Andrew Benintendi Is Not Starting Thursday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi isn't in the starting lineup for the final game of the team's series against the Chicago White Sox. Hunter Dozier has moved from third base to left field in place of Benintendi, with Hanser Alberto stepping in at third base against White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon. Dozier is hitting […]

Gregory Polanco (OF, PIT) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 6% of leagues ANALYSIS: It has been a few years since Gregory Polanco has even looked like a pedestrian-level batter, but he is still just 29 years old, and he might well be on his way to recapturing some of the premier form he displayed after […]

The Outsiders: Prospect Hitters to Know for Deep Dynasty Leagues

Welcome to the latest update where I highlight prospects that should be on your radar in deep dynasty leagues. For "standard" dynasty leagues, we have RotoBaller's Premium Top 250 Dynasty Prospect Rankings, updated and maintained by our prospect guru Marc Hulet. But for you degenerates who participate in the deepest of dynasty leagues, you always […]

Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Thursday 7/29

Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues, no doubt, already have holes to fill with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily fantasy baseball streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider in fantasy baseball daily leagues. Additionally, these recommendations can be useful […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets for Week 18

Sometimes fantasy baseball can resemble the stock market. You want the best portfolio of players without having to pay too much for them. Sometimes to achieve the optimal team, you need to make trades. The best way to gain added value is to trade away an over-performing player for one in a rut. This way, […]

Hitter Busts Who'll Keep Busting: wPC+ Podcast

Pierre Camus and Nick Gaut review hitters who have been fantasy baseball busts in 2021 that may not turn things around in the second half. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller […]

Raimel Tapia Reaches Four Times In Defeat

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two runs scored, two RBI, and a stolen base in an 8-7 loss to the Angels on Wednesday. Tapia had a monster day at the dish for the Rockies. He picked up both of his RBI when he swatted a two-run double off of Steve […]

Starling Marte to Athletics - Fantasy Impact

In what is somewhat of an annual tradition, the Miami Marlins made a cost-cutting move wisely traded a veteran asset to acquire young talent with an eye toward the future. As obvious sellers at the trade deadline, they made the decision to deal the best hitter on their roster. Hence, 32-year-old outfielder Starling Marte is heading to […]

Mark Canha Doing It All For A's From Leadoff Slot

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha reached base four times to lead a 10-run outburst for the A's in San Diego. Canha went 2-for-3 with two walks, two RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base as he's picked up right where he left off before going on the injured list in June. On the season, […]

Michael A. Taylor Delivers Walk-Off Single On Wednesday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Michael A. Taylor came through with a clutch single in the team's 3-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday. Taylor came up in the 10th inning of a tie game and delivered a walk-off single as Hunter Dozier came around to score. The walk-off single was Taylor's only hit […]

Jeff McNeil Extends Hitting Streak To 15 Games

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil went 2-for-4 with an RBI in the Mets 2-1 win over the Braves on Wednesday. McNeil has now hit safely in 15 consecutive games, posting a .373/.439/.569 slash line with two home runs and 11 RBI over that time frame. His 15-game hitting streak is currently the longest […]

Derek Hill Tallies Three Hits In Wednesday's Win

Detroit Tigers outfielder Derek Hill had the best offensive game of his career in Wednesday's 17-14 win over the Minnesota Twins. Hill batted second in the order for the first time this year and went 3-for-6 with three singles, two runs and two RBI. The 25-year-old is now slashing .289/.396/.289 with six stolen bases, seven […]

Cody Bellinger Hits Fifth Home Run

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's victory versus the San Francisco Giants. Bellinger also struck out twice in the contest and that would make it 16 times in 41 games this season that he has K'd two or more times in a game. The home run […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 7/29/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 7/29 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.    Top Tournament Stacks for 7/29/21 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 […]

Short-Term Dynasty Impact of the 2021 MLB Draft

With the 2021 MLB Draft in the books and the 2021 season turning up in intensity with each at-bat, we are back to a familiar posture we haven't seen since 2019: 20 rounds worth of amateur prospects have entered the professional realm and many will promptly get down to business in their organization's farm system. […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/29/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Greetings RotoBallers! Nothing too newsworthy happened in Major League Baseball yesterday, right? I'm kidding of course. After the uncertainty of last year's season, it was refreshing to see the excitement and some of the bold moves around the trade deadline again. As it impacts DFS, I do hope all traded players from yesterday make into […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks: Early Slate (7/29): DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! The focus of this article will be on the 6-game Early Only afternoon slate for DraftKings while FanDuel has two different slates that feature games from this afternoon. We have some good pitching options and good stacks to consider so let's dive on in and find the best plays for […]

Trey Mancini Hits 19th Homer Of Season Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk, and a strikeout in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Marlins. Mancini smashed a third-inning Jordan Holloway pitch into the left-center seats for his 19th HR of the season. He has hit well this season after missing the 2020 season, slashing […]

Aaron Judge Enters Game During Fifth Inning Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge entered Wednesday's game versus the Tampa Bay Rays during the fifth inning as a pinch-hitter for outfielder Estevan Florial. Judge was scratched from the lineup after arriving at the stadium late due to "medical testing." The 29-year-old finished the night 1-for-3 with an RBI during the Yankees' 3-1 win […]

Jarren Duran Triples, Drives In Two In Nightcap

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran was dynamic in the nightcap of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays, going 1-for-2 with a triple, two RBI, and a run scored. The triple originally appeared to be an inside-the-park home run, but was later ruled to be a triple with a bobble by the center fielder. […]

Eloy Jimenez Removed For Precautionary Reasons

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (groin) exited Wednesday's game versus the Kansas City Royals for precautionary reasons, according to the White Sox. Jimenez was removed from the game with right groin tightness during the ninth inning for pinch-hitter Gavin Sheets. It appears as if the White Sox were just playing it safe, and the […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Exits Early After HBP

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (elbow) exited Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox after being struck in the elbow by a pitch. He was hit in the seventh inning and was removed from the game. The severity of his elbow injury is unknown at this time, and Gurriel is considered […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Absent From Wednesday’s Lineup

San Francisco Giants' first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (leg) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He exited Tuesday's game early with a right lower leg contusion. The 27-year-old is considered day-to-day. It's terrible timing for Wade, who was locked in at the plate, hitting a robust .318 (7-for-22) […]

Brent Rooker Stays Hot In Wednesday's Loss

Minnesota Twins outfielder Brent Rooker went 2-for-4 with a home run in a 17-14 loss to the Tigers Wednesday. Rooker clubbed a tape-measure shot, sending a ball 436 feet into the outfield seats at 110.1 MPH. The 26-year-old now has a hit in five straight games, with three homers during that stretch. Since being called […]

Joey Gallo Traded To The Yankees

The Texas Rangers have traded first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo to the New York Yankees in exchange for right-hander Glen Otto, second baseman Ezequiel Duran, shortstop Josh Smith, and outfielder Trevor Hauver. The 27-year-old will head to New York, where his elite power should play well with the short porch in right field at Yankees stadium. […]

Aaron Judge Late Scratch From Yankees Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was a late scratch from the lineup Wednesday night against Tampa Bay. No initial explanation was given. Judge, who has been the Yankees best hitter this season, had returned to action Tuesday and went 1-for-4 after being out since the start of the second half. Fantasy managers will need […]

Franmil Reyes Goes Deep Twice Wednesday

Cleveland Indians outfielder and designated hitter Franmil Reyes went 3-for-3 with two solo home runs and a walk in a 7-2 win against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. Reyes hit a mammoth shot to right field in the second inning and followed that up with another deep blast to center field in the third […]

Randal Grichuk Goes Deep Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk hit a crucial two-run home run on Wednesday to help his club defeat the Red Sox 4-1. His 408' shot to straight-away center broke a 1-1 tie in the fourth inning in the first game of a doubleheader as he finished the afternoon going 2-for-3 with three RBI. Grichuk's […]

Trent Grisham And Eric Hosmer Absent From Wednesday's Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham and first baseman Eric Hosmer are not in the lineup Wednesday against the Oakland Athletics. Both left-handed batters will take a seat against southpaw starter Sean Manaea. Despite a solid .858 OPS against lefties, Grisham is hitting just .162 in his last 10 contests and will make way for […]