Jesse Winker Rips 20th Homer

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker went 3-for-4 with a double, a homer, and four RBI in a 5-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday. Winker ripped a two-run double in the second inning and a two-run homer off of reliever T.J. McFarland in the seventh inning in the winning effort. The veteran outfielder's […]

Mark Payton Traded To New York

The Mets acquired outfielder Mark Payton from the Reds on Saturday. The 29-year-old was dealt for cash and will head to Syracuse for a stint in Triple-A. He hasn't done much during his limited appearances in Cincinnati this season, batting .182 while racking up four hits in 22 at-bats. Payton may find time in the […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The second half of the baseball season is well underway, and with it, your hopes for a fantasy baseball championship. I don't have much time or energy this week due to a medical emergency in the family, but I still want to get some […]

Jake Cave Activated From 60-Day IL Saturday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Jake Cave (back) was activated from the 60-day injured list on Saturday, according to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Cave had been out since the middle of May with a stress fracture in his back, having only played in 31 games this season where he hit .167 with a .501 OPS. Based on […]

Luis Arraez Lands On Injured List On Saturday

Minnesota Twins utility man Luis Arraez (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a right knee strain, according to Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com. Arraez had exited Tuesday's game due to what was described as right knee soreness, and had not appeared since then. Over 68 games this year, Arraez is slashing […]

Oscar Mercado Not Starting On Saturday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Oscar Mercado isn't in the team's starting lineup on Saturday as they take on right-hander Drew Rasmussen and the Tampa Bay Rays. Mercado is hitting .240 with a .296 on-base percentage, a home run, and two stolen bases in 54 plate appearances this season. Cleveland is instead going with Harold Ramirez, Bradley […]

Mookie Betts To Miss Seventh Straight Game

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts (hip) will not return to the lineup on Saturday, as he is set to miss his seventh straight game with a hip injury. Betts has been dealing with a hip pointer all season, and he aggravated it last weekend when playing in Colorado. While they haven't made a move […]

Eric Haase Isn't Starting On Saturday

Detroit Tigers catcher Eric Haase isn't in the team's starting lineup on Saturday as the team takes on the Kansas City Royals and right-hander Carlos Hernandez. Haase has provided solid production for both fantasy managers and the Tigers this season. He's hitting .238 with a .289 on-base percentage, 15 home runs, and a stolen base […]

Adam Haseley Placed On COVID-19 IL Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adam Haseley (COVID-19) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Saturday, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. There's no word on whether Haseley tested positive or is just feeling ill and this move was precautionary. Haseley has only played nine games in Philadelphia this season, going 4-for-21 with a double and […]

Joey Gallo Getting The Day Off Saturday, No Trade Imminent

Texas Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo is not in the starting lineup on Saturday as he is simply getting a day off, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News. Grant reports that this is just a day off for Gallo — who has struggled since the All-Star break — and that this is not […]

Ender Inciarte Activated From IL, Designated For Assignment

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ender Inciarte (COVID-19) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list and then designated for assignment on Saturday, according to David O'Brien of The Athletic. Inciarte was slashing .215/.276/.316 with two home runs, one steal, 10 RBI and 11 runs scored over 52 games this year, as he has struggled at the plate […]

Randy Arozarena Not In Lineup On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup with the Indians. This appears to just be a day off for Arozarena, who has played in seven straight games. Arozarena is slashing .254/.332/.422 with 13 homers, 11 steals, 46 RBI and 59 runs scored over 90 games this year. […]

Pavin Smith Extends On-Base Streak To Eight Games

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman/outfielder Pavin Smith continued his hot streak at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored in an 8-3 loss to the Cubs. He's now reached base safely in eight straight games, as he's slashing .333/.455/.667 with two home runs, three RBI and four runs scored in […]

Charlie Blackmon Fills It Up On Friday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, three runs scored, and a walk in a 9-6 extra-innings win over the Dodgers on Friday. Blackmon had an excellent day at the dish and he saved his best for last as he delivered an RBI double to put the Rockies ahead […]

Shed Long Jr. Steals First Base Of Season

Seattle Mariners utility man Shed Long Jr. reached base twice against the Oakland Athletics Friday, going 0-for-2 with two walks, and he took advantage by swiping his first base of the season. Long Jr. was expected to provide a bit of speed and a bit of pop, but it's taken him 108 plate appearances this […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Activated, Josh Rojas To Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Asdrubal Cabrera (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list. He has been out since early June due to a hamstring issue. He'll take the roster spot of Josh Rojas (finger) who lands on the 10-day injured list. It seemed like the D-Backs were just going to hold Rojas out for […]

Josh Rojas Remains Out On Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Josh Rojas (finger) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. He'll miss his second straight game due to a dislocated finger. It sounds like Rojas is day-to-day and should avoid a trip to the injured list. Rojas should be able to continue holding solid fantasy value, […]

Kris Bryant Starting Versus D-Backs On Saturday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (hamstring) made his return to the starting lineup on Friday. He missed some time prior to that due to a minor hamstring issue. He'll play left field and bat second versus righty Merrill Kelly on Saturday. Bryant has been the target to plenty of trade rumors over the last […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 7/24/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 7/24 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 7/24/21 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 […]

Is the Home Run Derby a Power Killer?

I don't know about you all, but for as far back as I can remember, I know I've heard fans and media talk about how after a player competes in the Home Run Derby they almost always seem to "lose their swing" and have a power drop-off in the second half. I've heard that repeated […]

Brandon Marsh Remains Cold Friday

Los Angeles Angels rookie outfielder Brandon Marsh continued his poor start to the season on Friday night, going 1-for-4 with a single. In five games with the Angels, he's slashed .263/.300/.316 with no home runs, one RBI, no runs, and one stolen base. Marsh, the Angels top prospect according to MLB.com, was called up on […]

The Outsiders: Deeper Pitching Prospects to Know for Dynasty Leagues

Welcome the latest update of The Outsiders, where I highlight pitching 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 […]

Tyrone Taylor Crushes Grand Slam In Win

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Tyrone Taylor went 1-for-3 with a grand slam and a walk in Friday's 7-1 win over the White Sox. Taylor put Milwaukee comfortably ahead and capped off a six-run seventh inning with his first career slam. The 27-year-old is slashing .240/.331/.440 with eight homers, 30 RBI, and 20 runs scored through 172 […]

Cody Bellinger Exits Early With Left Hamstring Tightness

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger exited Friday's contest early with left hamstring tightness. Bellinger entered the game without a hit in his last 26 at-bats, but went 2-for-3 with a triple, two runs and one RBI. The injury just adds to what has been a major misfortune of a season for the outfielder. Bellinger […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 7/24/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 7/24/2021. 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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 18

The second half of the baseball season has begun, or at least the post-All-Star break portion of the season has started. The next baseball season milestone coming up is the trade deadline. Knowing injury timelines will become that much more important because of the continuing search we have for playing time. Injured players have begun […]

Bryce Harper Steals Three Bases Friday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper set a new career high with three stolen bases against the Atlanta Braves Friday. Harper went 2-for-3 at the plate with a double, a walk, and a run scored, and then proceeded to run wild on the basepaths. He seems to be just fine after fouling a ball off his […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/24/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have another bizarro Saturday of MLB slates in the DraftKings universe. The Diamondbacks and Cubs meet early in Wrigley. We also have a four-gamer that starts at 4:00 Eastern and a "turbo" for those rebellious teams that start an hour earlier than everyone else at 6:00 Eastern. This will cover the "main" slate, which […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks: Early Slate (7/24): 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 both FanDuel and DraftKings. 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 and tournament lineups. While most […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Saturday 7/24

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 […]