Jon Berti Drives In Three Runs On Friday

Miami Marlins utility player Jon Berti had a great game on Friday in a 10-2 win over the Chicago Cubs. Berti went 2-for-3 with a home run, a single, and a walk. He scored two runs and drove in three. His sixth inning homer came with two on and two out, and it was his […]

Adam Duvall Drives In Six Runs On Friday

Miami Marlins outfielder Adam Duvall had a monster game on Friday against the Chicago Cubs. He went 3-for-4 with two home runs, a walk, three runs scored, and six RBI. Duvall is now in third place in the National League in RBI, and he collects them in bunches. He had a seven RBI game earlier […]

Joc Pederson Hits Two More Dingers

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson continued his impressive season by hitting two home runs in Friday's loss versus the Miami Marlins. Pederson was the Cubs only offense on Friday evening and he went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs. Pederson has been hitting the ball very well for his new club and he […]

Albert Almora Expected To Return Saturday

New York Mets outfielder Albert Almora (shoulder) is expected to be reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday, per manager Luis Rojas. The Mets have a doubleheader on Saturday and plan to activate the outfielder ahead of one of them. He slashed 048/.091/.048 across 22 plate appearances in 2021 before the injury. Almora is […]

Andrew Vaughn Exits Early On Friday

Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn (face) left Friday's game early with a facial contusion. Vaughn hit a double in the top of the sixth, but was hit in the face on outfielder Chas McCormick's throw to second base. Vaughn initially stayed in the game, but would exit in the bottom of the eighth […]

David Dahl Will Begin Rehab Assignment On Saturday

Texas Rangers outfielder David Dahl (ribs) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday. He's been sidelined since May 26 with a left rib contusion. Dahl worked out with the team on Friday and reportedly felt good afterward. The 27-year-old slashed .208/.242/.340 with four home runs, 12 RBI, and 16 runs scored […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Provides Only Offense For Jays Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. provided the only run for his club on Friday, clubbing a solo homer as his team fell 7-1 to the Orioles. His 409' shot to left field in the fifth was his seventh long ball of the season as he finished the night going 1-for-3. Gurriel has spent […]

Kyle Lewis Transferred To The 60-Day Injured List

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis (knee) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Friday. He underwent knee surgery to repair a torn meniscus on June 11. The Mariners are hopeful Lewis can return later this season. Lewis slashed .246/.333/.392 with five home runs, 11 RBI, 15 runs scored, and two stolen bases across 36 […]

Cody Bellinger Could Return Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Friday that outfielder Cody Bellinger (hamstring) could be activated early next week versus the San Diego Padres. Bellinger has been banged up all season and is currently dealing with left hamstring tightness. Bellinger has only had 62 at-bats this season and is hitting .226 with one home […]

Max Kepler Activated Off Injured List, Starting In Right Field

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring) has been activated off the injured list and is starting in right field Friday against the Texas Rangers, per MLB.com's Do-Hyoung Park. Kepler has been sidelined since May 29 with a left hamstring strain. He participated in three rehab games with the Triple-A St. Paul Saints before getting the […]

Albert Almora Jr. Travels With Mets To Washington

New York Mets outfielder Albert Almora Jr. (shoulder) joined the team as they traveled to Washington ahead of a four-game series against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo reported via Twitter on Friday. This would indicate that Almora has completed his rehab stint, although he has not been activated from the injured list just yet. While the […]

Yonathan Daza Sitting Out On Friday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Yonathan Daza is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Corbin Burnes and the Milwaukee Brewers. Garrett Hampson is getting the start in center field and batting second in the game. Daza has been a regular in the Rockies' lineup for the bulk of the season. He started nine consecutive […]

Leury Garcia Sits With Bruised Knee

Chicago White Sox infielder/outfielder Leury Garcia is sidelined on Friday with a bruised right knee. Garcia suffered the injury when he slid into home in Wednesday's contest. Garcia has been playing all over the diamond for the White Sox and has been swinging a hot bat of late. Over the last two weeks, Garcia is […]

The Bigger Picture - Substance Ban Makes Things Worse (For Now)

It only took 118 years, but Major League Baseball is finally taking a hard stance on the illegal use of foreign substances by pitchers. Better late than never! The ethical issues surrounding both sides of the debate will be left for another space. The intention here is to get into the logistics of the on-field […]

Brett Gardner Starting In Center Once Again

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner will draw his sixth straight start in center field on Friday against the Oakland Athletics. Gardner will bat ninth against Athletics' right-hander James Kaprielian. The veteran outfielder has surprisingly settled in as the team's starting center fielder and is certainly making the most of the added playing time. Gardner […]

Kevin Pillar Out Of The Lineup On Friday

New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar is absent from the starting lineup for Friday's game against Erick Fedde and the Washington Nationals. The team is going with Dominic Smith in left field and Mason Williams in center field. Pillar has been a mainstay in the lineup when healthy this year. He's coming off a solid […]

Andrew Stevenson Lands On 10-Day Injured List

The Washington Nationals placed outfielder Andrew Stevenson (oblique) on the 10-day injured list due to a strained oblique. Stevenson has seen a decent amount of playing time this year due to the team's many injuries, but lately he'd been relegated to a bench role as the team has returned to health for the most part. […]

Guillermo Heredia Continues Hot Stretch

Atlanta Braves outfielder Guillermo Heredia continued his hot performance at the plate during Thursday's win over the St. Louis Cardinals. He went 2-for-3 with a home run, double, and a walk during Thursday's 4-0 victory. Heredia is slashing .275/.360/.467 in 136 plate appearances this season. The Braves are going to keep playing Heredia until Cristian […]

Alen Hanson Signs Deal With Mariners

Seattle Mariners infielder/outfielder Alen Hanson signs a minor league deal with the organization. The 28-year-old signed with Seattle last year, but didn't play due to the canceled season. He wasn't hitting well in the minors during the 2019 campaign and has struggled during his time at the MLB level. Fantasy managers can go ahead and […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 6/18/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 6/18/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 15-game slate on tap tonight, and it's gonna be a fun one. There are not many aces in good places tonight […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 6/18/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/18 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.   We have a beautiful Monday slate here, which is not often the case. All the action is after 7:00 eastern, which means no games are left behind. Let's dive into this awesome slate.    Top […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/18/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a full 15-game slate Friday night, and there are a number of factors that should make it a fun evening from a DFS perspective. Not only will differentiation in tournaments obviously not be an issue, but there are also a number of struggling and/or inexperienced pitchers on the hill. Additionally, Camden Yards, Coors […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Friday 6/18

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 […]

Shed Long Jr. Doubles Twice Thursday

Seattle Mariners utility man Shed Long Jr. went 2-for-4 with two doubles against the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday night. He also scored a run and drove in another. One of those doubles tied the game in the bottom of the ninth, paving the way for a walk-off single from pinch-hitter Kyle Seager. In 31 at-bats […]

Garrett Hampson Goes Yard In Win

Colorado Rockies outfielder/second baseman Garrett Hampson went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs scored, and a walk in a 7-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Hampson followed up C.J. Cron's grand slam in the first inning with a solo home run of his own, which was his first long ball since May […]

Michael Brantley Goes Yard Thursday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley slugged his fourth home run of the season in the first inning off of White Sox starter Dylan Cease in Thursday's 10-2 win. The three-run bomb was a welcomed sight, as any pop the left-hander provides is the cherry on top of his elite .342 batting average. Combined with a […]

Franmil Reyes Could Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week

Cleveland Indians outfielder Franmil Reyes (oblique) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment next week. The 25-year-old was expected to miss 5-to-7 weeks after he suffered an internal oblique strain in late May. Reyes is trending in the right direction and could return to action by the end of June. He slashed .257/.316/.576 with 11 home […]

Chad Pinder Remains Day-To-Day

Oakland A's infielder/outfielder Chad Pinder (head) remains day-to-day. However, he was observed taking ground balls before Wednesday's outing against the Los Angeles Angels, which is a good sign after he was nailed by a pitch on Monday. The 29-year-old avoided concussion protocol, and it appears that he could be working his way back into the […]

Jake Fraley Scratched From Lineup Thursday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley (undisclosed) was scratched from the starting lineup on Thursday night, according to Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times. There's no reason given just yet as to why Fraley was scratched, but in the meantime Taylor Trammell will get the start in center field and is batting ninth against the Rays. […]

Teoscar Hernandez Placed On Paternity List

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez was placed on the paternity list on Thursday, according to Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun. Hernandez should only miss a couple games while being present for the birth of his child, and in the meantime Toronto will likely turn to a combination of Jonathan Davis and Cavan Biggio […]