The Bigger Picture - Complete Games Are En Vogue Again

Headlines in the baseball world recently have by and large pertained to the multiple instances of no-hitters early in the 2021 season. This is usually accompanied by a lamentation of how offense is down and batters are struggling to generate excitement in this new live-ball era. But what's the fantasy spin? Face it, no-hitters are […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/15/21): MLB DFS Lineups

10 of the 15 games are on the main slate on DraftKings today. Pitching is a little thing. There's more quantity than quality, but we'll find some good places for you to build around. Pitching isn't as bad as it looks at first glance. Rain could be a problem in a couple of spots. They […]

Trent Grisham Reaches Base Four Times On Friday

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham went 1-for-2 with three walks and two runs scored in the Padres' 5-4 win over the Cardinals on Friday. Grisham raised his slash line to .292/.380/.487 on the season, over 113 at-bats, to go with five home runs and 12 RBI. Though Grisham's average has dipped slightly over the […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 5/15/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 5/15/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 5/15/21 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 Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - May 15, 2021

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 5/15/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. I don't know what we did to deserve it but we have 10-game Main slates on both DraftKings and FanDuel. Huzzah! There is a […]

Marcell Ozuna Slugs Home Run Off Scoreboard

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna slugged a home run off the centerfield scoreboard during the club's 6-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday. The 30-year-old veteran had a strong game overall and went 2-for-3 with two walks and two runs scored. The home run was his sixth of the season as he looks to […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks - Early Slate (5/15/21): DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! It's Saturday, and that means we have yet another split slate of MLB games today with three games in the afternoon and 10 games on the main evening slate. While most of our MLB DFS coverage here at RotoBaller is geared towards the main slate, I wanted to give you […]

Adolis Garcia Leads Rookies With 10 Home Runs

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia went 2-for-3 with his 10th home run of the season on Friday. The 28-year-old outfielder also walked in the 10-4 loss to the Houston Astros. Garcia's 10 home runs lead all rookie hitters by a wide margin. There is a tie for second place among the rookie leaders with Yermin […]

Mitch Haniger Hits Eleventh Homer

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger hit his eleventh home run of the year Friday night, moving him into a tie with Jose Ramirez for the American League lead. Haniger has been outstanding thus far, with 11 homers, 29 RBI, and 26 runs scored. He figures to have even more RBI opportunities going forward batting in […]

Jarred Kelenic Hits First Homer, Drives In Three

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic had a series of firsts Friday night. His first major league hit came in the form of a two-run home run, and he also recorded two more doubles in the contest, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and two runs scored. Batting in the leadoff spot once again, Kelenic showed off […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Saturday 5/15

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. Whether you are just trying to get that elusive category win or you are trying […]

Aaron Judge Goes Yard Twice In Win Over Orioles

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 2-for-3 with a pair of solo home runs and a walk in a 5-4 win over Baltimore. Both of Judge's homers were key hits for the Yankees, as each one gave them the lead. All three of Judge's batted balls from Friday's game registered exit velocities of 100 […]

Cody Bellinger Heading In The Right Direction

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (leg) could be heading for a minor-league rehab assignment sometime next week. This is another step in the right direction and comes after it was reported during the week that Bellinger is making "very encouraging progress." The 25-year-old hasn't played since mid-April, but fantasy managers should obviously continue to […]

Andrew Vaughn Crushes Second Home Run

Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader. Vaughn has really been seeing the ball well of late and has now hit two dingers in his last four games. Vaughn wasn't getting much playing time at the beginning of the year, but injuries […]

Hunter Renfroe Hits Fifth Home Run

Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe went deep Friday against Griffin Canning of the Angels. It was his fifth long ball of the season. Renfroe went 2-for-3 in the contest with two RBI and two runs scored. He's put together a slash line of .241/.275.420 to start the year, and should be a mainstay in […]

Joc Pederson Stays Hot With Three More Hits

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson remained hot on Friday versus the Detroit Tigers with a 3-for-4 performance. Pederson started the season slow, but was dealing with a wrist issue that sent him to the injured list. Since his return, Pederson has been on an absolute tear. The slugger hasn't shown much power yet, but he […]

Kris Bryant Hits Dinger In Return

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant returned to the lineup on Friday and went 2-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run. Bryant has been on a tear in his walk year and hasn't let injuries slow him down this season. Bryant is now hitting .309 with a 1.069 OPS to go along with […]

Kike Hernandez Making Progress Toward Return

Boston Red Sox outfielder Kike Hernandez (hamstring) will be on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Worcester on Saturday and Sunday. The 29-year-old hasn't played since May 6 while dealing with a right hamstring strain. Fortunately for fantasy managers, Hernandez is eligible to come off the injured list on May 17, and Barring any setbacks, he […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Could Return Saturday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (ankle) could return on Saturday. The slugger injured his left ankle during Thursday's loss to Toronto, and although he didn't suffer a fracture, it was still too sore for him to suit up on Friday night against Milwaukee. The 23-year-old was replaced in the outfield and the leadoff spot […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Not In Lineup After Early Exit Thursday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's contest with the Brewers. Acuna was listed as day-to-day after injuring his ankle in Thursday's game, but it's not believed to be serious as X-rays came back negative. Ehire Adrianza is taking over in right field in his place against […]

Raimel Tapia Scratched From Friday's Game With Thumb Soreness

Colorado Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia has been scratched from Friday's game against the Cincinnati Reds with thumb soreness, according to manager Bud Black. The issue isn't expected to be serious so he shouldn't be out for more than a game or two. Garrett Hampson is batting leadoff against Wade Miley while Yonathan Daza is getting […]

Tim Anderson Sitting Out Game 2 Of Doubleheader

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will rest in Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader. Anderson went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Game 1. The talented shortstop has been off to a great start to the season and has hit safely in nine straight games. Utility man Danny Mendick will replace Anderson […]

Alex Kirilloff Taking Grounders Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff (wrist) was on the field taking grounders during warmups ahead of Friday's game against the Athletics. Manager Rocco Baldelli also noted that Kirilloff has progressed to taking dry swings. There is still no timetable for the talented prospect's return to action, though it would certainly be a good sign […]

Nick Senzel Not In Lineup Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel (heel) is not in the lineup for his team's road game against the Colorado Rockies on Friday. Senzel collided with the outfield wall on Thursday and was forced to leave the game early. After the game, he was deemed "day-to-day" by manager David Bell, so it is not a surprise […]

Aaron Hicks Has Torn Tendon Sheath In Left Wrist

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (wrist) had an MRI on his left wrist, which revealed a "torn sheath that holds the tendon in place." Hicks is currently taking medication, and the Yankees will know in a few days whether it's resolved or will ultimately require surgery. It's a tough blow for Hicks- who is […]

J.D. Davis Could Return Saturday Or Sunday

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (hand), currently on the 10-day injured list, may be activated either Saturday or Sunday, according to manager Luis Rojas. Davis sprained his hand on a swing he took in his final at-bat against the Phillies on May 2. Davis already spent time on the injured list earlier this […]

Brandon Nimmo's Return Could Be Pushed Back

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger), currently on the 10-day injured list with a left index finger contusion, felt pain in his final at-bat on Thursday during a rehab assignment with Triple-A affiliate Syracuse. Manager Luis Rojas stated that Nimmo will not start on Friday or Saturday for the Mets' Triple-A affiliate. Nimmo was […]

Kris Bryant Returns To Lineup On Friday

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (illness, wrist) has returned to the starting lineup on Friday to face the Detroit Tigers. Bryant left Tuesday's contest early with a sinus issue and was then hit on the wrist when he was pinch hitting on Wednesday. Bryant told manager David Ross that he is good to go […]

Franchy Cordero Sits Against Righty Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Franchy Cordero is not in the starting lineup Friday night, despite a matchup against right-hander Griffin Canning and the Los Angeles Angels. Cordero has struggled mightily to start the year, with a .150/.209/.188 slash line, zero homers, and one steal in 80 at-bats. If Cordero isn't even starting against righties, his […]

Nico Hoerner Activated From 10-Day Injured List

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (forearm) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday to face the Detroit Tigers. Hoerner has been sidelined since May 4 with a left forearm strain. Hoerner suffered the injury after colliding with teammate Ian Happ. Hoerner was called up on April 22 and has been off to […]