Bryce Harper Drives In Phillies' Lone Run In Loss

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 2-for-4 with an RBI in a loss to the Dodgers on Monday. Harper now has six hits in his last three games after getting off to a slow start in his return from a wrist injury. The slugger is now slashing .277/.391/.496 with eight home runs. He hasn't quite […]

Robbie Grossman Hits His Ninth Home Run On Monday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman had another strong offensive showing in Monday's 10-3 win over the Kansas City Royals. Grossman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, his ninth home run of the year. He was also hit by a pitch and he scored a total of two runs in the game. Grossman has reached […]

Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds - xSLG Analysis for Week 12

Slugging is a fairly simple metric by baseball standards but once Statcast gets into the mix, it's a bit more complicated. According to MLB.com, "Expected Slugging Percentage (xSLG) is formulated using exit velocity, launch angle and, on certain types of batted balls, Sprint Speed." Base hits are still weighted with home runs being four times […]

Chris Taylor Continues Impressive Season With Another Home Run

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor continued his career year by going 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's victory versus the Philadelphia Phillies. The Dodgers have dealt with plenty of injuries on offense this year, but Taylor has become an unsung hero. Taylor is now hitting .275 with nine home runs, 35 RBI […]

Fantasy Baseball Rookies and Prospects to Buy/Sell

Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) is joined by RotoWire's Lead Prospect Analyst and Assistant Baseball Editor, James Anderson (@RealJRAnderson) to break down rookies and prospects for fantasy baseball in 2021 (and beyond). Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, Saturdays from 8-10 AM […]

Kevin Pillar Drives In Two On Monday

New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar went 1-for-3 with a two-run double and a walk in the Mets 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Pillar continues to perform for the Mets while many regulars including Brandon Nimmo (finger), Michael Conforto (hamstring), and Jeff McNeil (hamstring) remain on the injured list. Over his last […]

Dominic Smith Breaks Out On Monday

New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith, who came into Monday's game against the Cubs in an 0-for-20 slide, went 2-for-3 with a walk, homer, and two runs scored after manager Luis Rojas moved him to the number three spot in the lineup. It was a much-needed game for Smith. Overall, he is slashing .244/.312/.358 with […]

Jarred Kelenic Homers In Second Straight Triple-A Game

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Jarred Kelenic went 1-for-3 with his second home run in as many nights. He was recently demoted to the minors after a truncated visit to the majors. After going hitless in his first two games back in Triple-A, Kelenic is 4-for-11 (.364) with a double, two homers, and two steals over […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 6/15/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/15 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 6/15/21 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 MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 6/15/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 6/15/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 15-game slate on tap tonight, so there's plenty of potential value bats to choose from to help you fit in an […]

Aristides Aquino Homers In Return To Lineup

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer and a walk in a 10-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. In his first game back since being reinstated from the injured list, Aquino ripped his two-run shot in the ninth inning of the lopsided win. The veteran outfielder missed just over […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/15/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome RotoBallers to another set of Tuesday FanDuel lineup picks! 'Tis the season and I have been thinking about graduations lately. First off, is there anything more boring than a processional? It's just a bunch of people walking! Why do we continue to waste valuable minutes doing this? But speaking of value, I hope you […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Tuesday 6/15

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 […]

Juan Soto Records 28th RBI On Monday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto recorded his 28th RBI in 2021 as his team beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2. Soto has hits in back-to-back games. The left fielder season started slow offensively, but in June, Soto has logged a .262 batting average to go along with a 1.010 OPS. His season from the plate looks […]

Trent Grisham Blasts Late Homer

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer Monday against the Colorado Rockies. Grisham had been hitless in eight at-bats since coming off the IL, but cranked his seventh long ball of 2021 in the ninth inning off Rockies closer Daniel Bard. The 24-year-old is slashing .290/.372/.510 with seven steals and […]

George Springer Timetable For Return Unclear

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (quad) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday. It sounds like he'll play five innings in that contest before being re-evaluated. Manager Charlie Montoyo said Monday that he's unsure how long Springer is going to be sidelined. He mentioned "it could take one game, it could […]

Cedric Mullins Swipes Two Bags Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins stayed busy on the base paths in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Indians. Mullins went 1-for-3 with a single, a walk, a strikeout, and two stolen bases. The 26-year-old has displayed average, power, and speed this season, slashing .321/.389/.524 with nine home runs, 19 RBI, and 12 stolen bases. He […]

Alex Verdugo Has Two Hits Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo was involved in both runs the Red Sox managed to score Monday, driving in the first with a double, and scoring the second in the bottom of the ninth. He was 2-for-4 in the contest against the Toronto Blue Jays. Verdugo continues to be an incredibly steady presence near […]

Rob Refsnyder Headed To Injured List

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain Monday. Refsnyder missed four games after exiting last Tuesday's game early. Though he was able to suit up Sunday, his injury ultimately forced him to be sidelined. Refsnyder has been a strong presence in the lineup for […]

Byron Buxton Remains Out Of Lineup

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (hip) remains out of the lineup for Minnesota as he continues to battle back from a right hip strain. The injury-plagued Twins had hoped to get Buxton back before their current six-game road trip, but the team has also been adamant that they won't push Buxton through his rehab process. […]

Luis Arraez Activated From The 10-Day IL

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Luis Arraez (shoulder) has been activated from the 10-day injured list. He's been out since May 23 with a shoulder strain. He's not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Seattle Mariners but will be available as a pinch-hitter. The 24-year-old is slashing .277/.358/.333 with one home run and 14 RBI […]

Mike Trout Expected To Miss More Time

According to Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon, center fielder Mike Trout (calf) could likely be out for another month as he recovers from a calf injury. Despite being sidelined since May 17, Trout continues to be a lead vote-getter ahead of this season's All-Star game. Although Maddon said the Angels slugger could be available sooner, […]

Alex Dickerson On Track To Return This Saturday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson (back) is on track to return to the team this Saturday according to beat reporter Kerry Crowley. Dickerson landed on the 10-day IL with an upper back strain on June 9 so a return on Saturday, June 19 would cover the minimum of 10 days. The team never expected […]

Ramon Laureano Could Return As Soon As Wednesday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (hip) is set to run the bases on Tuesday, and if all goes well, he could be activated from the injured list on Wednesday, according to Shayna Rubin of the San Jose Mercury News. Laureano, who has been sidelined since June 1, might otherwise return for the Yankees series this […]

Mitch Haniger Not In The Lineup On Monday

The Associated Press' Tim Booth reported Monday in a tweet that Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (knee) won't play for the M's on Monday. Manager Scott Servais is optimistic that Haniger can avoid a stint on the injured list. That'd be ideal for not just the Mariners but fantasy managers as well. The outfielder has been among […]

Dodgers Hopeful Cody Bellinger Could Return On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Monday that today would be a critical day for outfielder Cody Bellinger (hamstring). Bellinger initially exited Friday's with what was initially labeled as a cramp, but was later determined to be a hamstring injury. Bellinger was supposed to return on Sunday, but now Roberts says Bellinger won't […]

Brandon Nimmo May Be Headed For Rehab Assignment

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger) could be headed for a rehab assignment later this week, SI.com reported, citing comments from manager Luis Rojas. Nimmo, who has been out since early May, took batting practice on Monday. He and Michael Conforto appear to be about a week behind Jeff McNeil in working their way […]

Eloy Jimenez Cleared To Resume Baseball Activities

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (pectoral) has been cleared to resume baseball activities. Jimenez will return to the White Sox complex in Arizona with an estimated timetable of four weeks before being assigned to a White Sox minor league affiliate for his rehabilitation. It's encouraging news for one of the games youngest stars. Jimenez […]

Cody Bellinger Remains Sidelined On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (hamstring) will miss his third straight game with an injured hamstring on Monday versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Bellinger suffered the injury on Friday and hasn't appeared in a game since. Bellinger was expected to return on Sunday, but he didn't and it's not encouraging that he will also miss […]

Joc Pederson Continues To Sit Versus Lefties

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson will sit against the New York Mets on Monday. Pederson's absence is due to the Cubs facing left-hander hurler David Peterson. Pederson has been having a very nice season with his new team and a big part of the reason that he came to the Cubs was to play every […]