Rookie Report: Prospect Risers and Fallers for Week 11

Welcome to the latest edition of RotoBaller’s Recently Promoted Prospects series for fantasy baseball! Here I discuss some recently promoted MLB prospects and rookies , making note of what I think their upside could be for fantasy baseball managers, and whether they are potential risers or fallers. We have seen 120 rookies make their MLB […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Saturday 6/12

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 Lineup Picks - Evening Slate (6/12/21): DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! We have a split Saturday slate and the focus of this article will be on the 4-game evening slate for 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. […]

Seth Brown Clubs Ninth Homer Of Season

Oakland Athletics outfielder Seth Brown went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run homer in a win over the Royals on Friday. The homer was Brown's first since May 23 and only his second hit since May 26 as he's cooled off considerably after a hot start. Brown is batting just .191 this season and […]

Cody Bellinger Exits Friday’s Game Early

Los Angeles Dodgers Outfielder Cody Bellinger left early during Friday's game against the Rangers with lower-body "cramps." He went 2-for-3 with a run and an RBI before exiting. The Dodgers outfielder was later replaced in the game by Zach McKinstry. Even before the injury, Bellinger was scheduled for a day off on Saturday. Fantasy managers […]

Christian Yelich Doubles In Win Against Pirates

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich went 1-for-4 with a two-run double, a walk and a run scored in Friday's 7-4 win over Pittsburgh. Yelich slapped a two-run double and came around to score during a five-run seventh inning. He has four extra-base hits and 10 walks in nine games this month. The 29-year-old outfielder is […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 6/12/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 6/12/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in both the early AND main slates - I thought I would try to hit both today since we have so many early games. We have the majority […]

Nick Castellanos Rips 13th HR In Win

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 2-for-3 with a homer, a walk, three runs, and two RBI in an 11-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on Friday. Castellanos ripped a two-run homer in the first inning, giving the Reds an early lead in the lopsided win. The veteran outfielder has been one of the hottest […]

Jorge Mateo Steals His Third Base Friday

San Diego Padres utility man Jorge Mateo entered the game as a pinch-hitter Friday, and though he grounded into a force-out, he managed to steal his third base of the year in the ensuing at-bat. Mateo has plenty of speed, but he just isn't seeing enough playing time to be on fantasy radars. Mateo has […]

Kyle Lewis Undergoes Surgery On Meniscus

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) underwent surgery on Wednesday to repair his torn right meniscus, according to general manager Jerry DiPoto. There's currently no timetable for Lewis to return, but an update should be provided in seven to ten days. The team is hopeful that Lewis will be able to return this year, as […]

Alex Verdugo Has Three Hits Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo was responsible for three of the Boston's eight hits Friday, going 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, a run, and an RBI. Verdugo is in the midst of his hottest stretch of the year, slashing .345/.424/.552 over his last seven games. He has 16 total bases in that span. […]

Trey Mancini Hits 12th Homer Of Season Friday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini produced both of the team's runs in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Rays, going 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk. Mancini golfed a third-inning Ryan Yarbrough offering into the left-field corner for his 12th HR of the season and 46th and 47th RBI. Mancini has been […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Slugs Two Hits On Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. collected two hits on Friday, going 2-for-4 from the plate. Acuna Jr. had a huge game adding two doubles, a walk, a swiped bag, and two runs scored in a 4-3 Braves loss to the Miami Marlins. He is having an impressive season carrying a .282 batting average. The […]

Juan Soto Hitless On Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto recorded no hits on Friday, going hitless in three at-bats and struck out once. Soto has a .279 batting average with eight home runs and 27 RBI in 2021. Despite having a rough game Friday, fantasy managers who have him rostered should not worry as he has a hit in […]

Kyle Schwarber No Hits In Two At-Bats Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber had no hits in two at-bats while also drawing a walk on Friday in a 1-0 loss to the Giants. Schwarber did pretty well offensively in May, but he is struggling in June, batting .148. Fantasy managers who have Schwarber rostered should not be alarmed. He should be more productive […]

Gavin Lux Not Starting Against Texas On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Gavin Lux won't start on Saturday against the Rangers. Rangers southpaw Kolby Allard will be on the bump, so Dave Roberts will play it safe by keeping Lux and Cody Bellinger, who are both left-handed batters, out for strategic purposes. Instead, Mookie Betts will cover center field while Albert Pujols will […]

Cody Bellinger Not Starting On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger will not be in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Rangers. Kolby Allard has made life miserable for left-handed batters this season, so Dave Roberts made the call for strategic purposes. Gavin Lux will also be benched against Texas, so fantasy managers should expect Mookie Betts to […]

Bryan Reynolds Sitting Out Friday's Contest

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds is not in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Brewers. It looks to be just a night off for Reynolds, who has played in 25 straight games for Pittsburgh. Reynolds has been having a great season at the plate, slashing .284/.389/.507 with 10 home runs, 30 RBI and […]

Alex Kirilloff In Friday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff (ankle) is in the lineup for Friday's game against the Houston Astros. Kirilloff injured his ankle while playing the outfield during Thursday's game and was forced to leave the contest, though manager Rocco Baldelli had referred to the talented prospect as day-to-day. The 23-year-old will start in right field […]

Austin Hays Returns From Injured List Friday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday and will bat fifth against the Rays. Hays has been out of action while recovering from a hamstring injury. The 25-year-old has slashed .252/.319/.455 over 32 games, so both the O's and fantasy managers will be happy to see him back. Ryan […]

Byron Buxton To Work Out Friday, Play Another Rehab Game Saturday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) will go through a workout at Target Field Friday rather than playing in a rehab game. The Twins have made it clear that they don't intend to rush Buxton through his rehab process, which is likely the intent behind his scheduled workout day. He is slated to play another […]

Michael Conforto Roughly Two Weeks Away From Return

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) is roughly two weeks away from a return to the Mets, according to general manager Zack Scott. Conforto is progressing in his recovery from a significant hamstring strain suffered on May 16. Assuming Conforto suffers no setbacks in his recovery, which would likely include a rehab assignment, we […]

Jeff McNeil To Potentially Return Next Weekend

According to New York Mets general manager Zack Scott, second baseman Jeff McNeil (hamstring) could return to the Mets by next weekend in time for their series against the Nationals in Washington. McNeil suffered a significant hamstring strain back on May 16 and has been on the 10-day injured list since May 17. While no […]

Luis Arraez To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Luis Arraez (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with the Triple-A St. Paul Saints Friday. Arraez has been out since May 23 with a partially dislocated right shoulder, though he's taken swings and ran the bases in the last two days, coming out of both activities pain-free. It's not clear how long […]

Starling Marte Has Four Hits On Thursday

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte was outstanding in Thursday's 11-4 win over the Colorado Rockies. Marte went 4-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI. He hit a home run, a double, and two singles, falling just a triple shy of the first cycle in Marlins history. Marte's home run came with no one on […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets for Week 11

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, […]

The Outsiders: Deeper Hitting Prospects to Know for Dynasty Leagues

Welcome to the debut of a new recurring piece where I will 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 […]

Ramon Laureano Took Batting Practice Thursday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (hip) was able to take batting practice ahead of Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals. It sounds like Laureano is making good progress from his right hip strain. He has been sidelined since June 1, but could return to the big league roster shortly. The young outfielder claims he […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/11/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We’re set for a big 13-game Friday night slate that features seven games in venues that rank in the top half of MLB in ESPN’s Park Factor rating. That gives us plenty of hitters to choose from, but there are also some high-end pitching options available. The most elite pitcher in all of baseball at […]

Byron Buxton Homers Twice In Rehab Game

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) had a strong day at the plate in his second rehab game for the Triple-A St. Paul Saints. Buxton had said he wasn't entirely comfortable at the plate following his first game, though he sure looked the part on Thursday night, clubbing a pair of two-run homers and a […]