Rays-Indians Game On Tuesday Postponed

Tuesday's game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cleveland Indians has been postponed. The postponement is because of the path of tropical storm Elsa. The Rays and Indians will make up the game as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday, July 7. First pitch for the first game of the doubleheader is scheduled for […]

Andrew Benintendi Resting On Monday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds. Benintendi returned from the injured list on Sunday and went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in his first game back since June 13 due to a rib fracture. He'll get a day to rest before likely returning to […]

Tyler O'Neill, Paul DeJong Sitting On Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O'Neill (finger) and shortstop Paul DeJong are not in the starting lineup on Monday against the San Francisco Giants. O'Neill has been out since getting hit by a pitch in the right pinkie on Saturday. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. DeJong is likely just receiving a normal […]

Brandon Marsh Begins Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh (shoulder) started a minor league rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Saturday. Marsh has been out for around a month with shoulder inflammation, but he went 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs scored in his first rehab game over the weekend. The Angels top prospect […]

Mookie Betts, Cody Bellinger, Max Muncy Sitting

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielders Mookie Betts and Cody Bellinger and infielder Max Muncy are not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Miami Marlins and rookie left-hander Trevor Rogers. Chris Taylor is in center field and leading off, Albert Pujols will start at first and bat cleanup and Steven Souza Jr. will play right […]

Marlins Extend Multi-Year Offer To Starling Marte

The Miami Marlins have extended a multi-year contract extension offer to outfielder Starling Marte, according to sources. Financial terms are unclear, but the team is hoping to have one in place before the trade deadline at the end of the month. Miami would prefer not to go into the offseason and wait until he becomes […]

Garrett Mitchell Promoted To Double-A

The Milwaukee Brewers promoted outfielder Garrett Mitchell, the team's top prospect, to Double-A Biloxi after going 4-for-6 with two home runs and six RBI for High-A Wisconsin. The UCLA product was dominant before the promotion, MLB's No. 49 overall prospect hit .359/.504/.620 with five home runs, 20 RBI and 12 steals in 28 games for […]

Raimel Tapia Reaches Twice, Steals A Base

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia went 2-for-4 with a run scored, a strikeout, and a stolen base in a 3-2 win over the Cardinals on Sunday. Tapia singled in the eighth inning, stole his 12th base of the year, and ended up scoring via a Trevor Story sacrifice fly. The 27-year-old outfielder has established a […]

Anthony Rendon, Taylor Ward Avoid Serious Injuries

Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon said that third baseman Anthony Rendon (hamstring) and outfielder Taylor Ward (finger) might both be unavailable on Monday against the Boston Red Sox, but he doesn't think that either injury is serious enough to require an injured list stint. Rendon left early on Sunday with left hamstring tightness in […]

Michael Conforto's Struggles Continue

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto went a combined 0-for-4 with two runs scored and two walks in the Mets doubleheader against the Yankees on Sunday. Conforto is now just 4-for-34 (.118) in 12 games since returning from the injured list, with two of those hits in his first game back. Fantasy managers may wish […]

Brandon Nimmo Drives In Three On Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo went 2-for-5 with three RBI and a run scored in the Mets 10-5 win over the Yankees in the first game of a doubleheader on Sunday. Despite going 0-for-3 in the nightcap, Nimmo is 5-for-14 (.357) since his return from a long stint on the injured list due to […]

Dominic Smith Remains Hot On Sunday

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith went a combined 2-for-7 with a home run, double, two runs scored, and a walk in the Mets doubleheader against the Yankees on Sunday. Smith belted a solo shot off of Gerrit Cole in the first game of the doubleheader, followed by a 1-for-3 performance in the nightcap. […]

Points League Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 15

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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/5/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a solid nine-game slate tonight. It would be 11, but FanDuel deemed the early starts in San Francisco and Miami offensive and left them off the slate. Don't worry, there are still some decent options out there. We'll start where we always do: with the weather. There shouldn't be any rain tonight. The […]

Eddie Rosario Homers Sunday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Eddie Rosario went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Houston Astros. Rosario continued to stay hot as he blasted a sixth-inning home run off Astros' starter Zack Greinke and is now hitting .444 with a home run and two doubles to begin July. He needs to […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 7/5/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 7/5 Last week of action before the all-star break, let's make the most of it. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.    Top Tournament Stacks for 7/5/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of […]

Garrett Mitchell Homers Twice, Gets Promoted

Milwaukee Brewers prospect Garrett Mitchell went 4-for-6 with two home runs and six runs driven in on Sunday. The former first-round pick was promoted from High-A to Double-A after the game. Mitchell may have earned a bump up even sooner but he missed almost a month during the early part of 2021 while dealing with […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 7/5/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 7/5/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 9-game slate on tap tonight, and it will have a ton of offense. There are three totals of 10 or more. […]

Austin Meadows Doubles Three Times In Win Over Toronto

Tampa Rays outfielder Austin Meadows went 3-for-4 with three doubles and two RBI during Sunday's 5-1 win over the Blue Jays. He doubled three times on Sunday and now has 40 extra-base hits on the season. Despite the low batting average, Meadows continues to produce for fantasy managers this season. The 26-year-old is slashing .242/.331/.491 […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Monday 7/5

Welcome to the 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. Each day RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider […]

Alex Verdugo Doubles Twice In Win Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo was the offensive standout Sunday, doubling twice in a tight 1-0 win over the Oakland Athletics. Verdugo went 2-for-3 with a walk and scored the game's only run. Entering Sunday's game, Verdugo had only collected eight extra-base hits since the start of June, so fantasy managers have to be […]

Shed Long Jr. Hits Moonshot Homer Sunday

Seattle Mariners utility man Shed Long Jr. went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Sunday, a long shot to right field off Texas Rangers starter Mike Foltynewicz. It was his fourth homer of the year. Long Jr. has been starting most games since returning from the injured list on June 8, and spending most of […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Hits Homer In Victory

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was a key contributor to the win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. He went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI during Sunday's close battle with Miami. Acuna hit a two-run home run off Zach Thompson in the third inning. Then he tied the game in the […]

Kyle Tucker Sits Again For Series Finale

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (back) was missing from Sunday's starting lineup against Cleveland. Tucker is currently dealing with back spasms, an ailment that has now forced him to miss the last three outings. The club will fly home and rest on Monday before hosting the Athletics on Tuesday. With Tucker officially labeled as day-to-day, […]

Kole Calhoun To Run Bases On Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun (hamstring) will run the bases on Monday. The 33-year-old had recently reported to Triple-A Reno to prepare for a return to the big club. However, he was removed from a contest on Tuesday after his hamstring ailment flared up, although it may not keep him out much longer. Calhoun is […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

We have completed another week of MLB action and are now one week closer to the All-Star break. We are halfway through the season, and we are starting to see more new faces that may be fantasy-relevant. Either by injuries or just poor performances, more players are being called up or moving from a bench […]

Andrew Benintendi Fans Twice In Return

Kansas City Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi (rib) played in his first game since June 13th after fracturing his rib. Benintendi went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts. The 27-year-old is batting.279 with eight home runs and 31 RBI. Before his injury, he was even crushing it on the base path, swiping seven bags. He is a must […]

Adam Duvall Gets Three Hits And Drives In Four Runs

Miami Marlins outfielder Adam Duvall had a strong offensive game on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves. Duvall went 3-for-4 with a run scored and four RBI. He hit a three-run home run, two singles, and a sacrifice fly. If Duvall played every game as a visitor at Truist Park in Atlanta, he'd be in the […]

Taylor Ward Exits Sunday's Game

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward injured his index finger in Sunday's game, and he will be now listed as day-to-day. The 27-year-old has been hot from the plate lately, crushing seven hits in five games. He is carrying a .244 batting average with seven home runs and 28 RBI. Fantasy managers don't expect Ward […]

Jurickson Profar Records Four Knocks

San Diego Padres utilityman Jurickson Profar went 4-for-5 with a run scored Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Starting in right field, Profar recorded his first four-hit game (all singles) of the season as the Friars cruised to an 11-1 victory. With the offense getting healthy and heating up, the slap-hitting 28-year-old has been mostly limited […]