Myles Straw Contributes Despite Astros Loss

Houston Astros outfielder Myles Straw had a solid game for his team on Saturday. Straw had two RBI while going 1-for-3 at the plate. In 2021, Straw has 19 RBI, 19 walks, and 41 strikeouts. He has also been helpful on the base path for Houston stealing seven times. The outfielder season is starting to […]

Mike Trout Remains Without Timetable

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (calf) is without a timetable for his return, according to manager Joe Maddon. The superstar outfielder has been on the injured list since the middle of May. He suffered a Grade 2 calf strain, so the Angels aren't going to rush him back onto the field. Hopefully, Trout will […]

Billy Hamilton Removed From Saturday’s Matchup

Chicago White Sox outfielder Billy Hamilton (side) was removed from Saturday's contest against the Detroit Tigers. Hamilton made it to the fourth inning before exiting with right-side soreness, and skipper Tony La Russa later speculated that he is dealing with an oblique injury. Regardless, it doesn't sound good, so fantasy managers should prepare for an […]

Joc Pederson Pulled From Saturday’s Matchup

Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson (back) exited Saturday's matchup against San Francisco. The 29-year-old was struggling at the plate before being yanked in the fifth inning because of lower back tightness. More information on his status moving ahead is sure to come soon. However, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for the time being.

Ryan Mountcastle Homers In Second Straight Game Saturday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle homered in his second straight game and hit his third HR in his last four games in Saturday's 10-4 loss to the Indians. Mountcastle went 2-for-3 with a double and a solo home run. The 24-year-old has been heating up lately and now owns a .245/.275/.438 slash line with […]

Cedric Mullins Homers Twice Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins had a huge day at the plate in Saturday's 10-4 loss to the Indians. Mullins went 5-for-5 with three singles and two solo home runs. The 26-year-old has had a huge season for the O's, slashing .314/.379/.511 with eight HR, 16 RBI, and nine stolen bases. He has been a […]

Kyle Garlick Goes Yard Saturday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Kyle Garlick belted his fifth homer of the season in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals. Garlick continued his success against left-handed pitching this season, taking Royals' lefty Mike Minor yard in the third inning. The blast left his bat at an exit velocity of 105.9 MPH with a projected […]

J.D. Martinez Scratched With Wrist Injury

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez was scratched from Saturday's game against the New York Yankees with a wrist injury. Martinez injured his wrist while sliding into second base during Friday's game and is apparently still feeling the effects of that on Saturday. The team is calling him day-to-day for now. He will be replaced […]

Max Kepler Expected Back At The End Of June

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (hamstring) is expected back by the end of June. The 28-year-old is currently out of commission because of a sore hamstring but is reportedly progressing "fine" as he continues to work his way back. Kepler is batting .212 this season to go along with 22 RBI, 20 runs, five dingers, […]

Bryce Harper Officially Back In The Lineup On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (wrist) is in the lineup on Saturday against the Nationals. The slugger, who has been out since May 23 with a bruised left wrist, will bat third against right-handed pitcher Joe Ross. Ross is sporting a 2-5 record and a 5.40 ERA this season, so Harper has a chance to […]

Bryan Reynolds Extends On-Base Streak To Nine Games

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds extended his on-base streak to nine games on Friday, as he went 2-for-5 with a double, one RBI and one run scored in a 9-2 win over the Marlins. Over his streak, Reynolds is slashing .300/.432/.733 with four home runs, nine RBI and six runs scored, as he has raised […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Hits Solo Homer Friday

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. hit one of the team's four home runs in Friday's 8-5 win over the Cubs, going 1-for-5 with a solo home run and a strikeout. Wade Jr. followed a Jason Vosler solo shot with one of his own in the fourth inning to give the Giants an […]

Adam Frazier Reaches Base Four Times Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Adam Frazier had a big day at the plate on Friday, going 2-for-3 with two walks, two RBI and three runs scored in a 9-2 win over the Marlins. While he may not provide many home runs or steals, Frazier has still been one of the hottest hitters in the game […]

Justin Williams, Kwang Hyun Kim Placed On IL Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Justin Williams (neck) and starting pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim (back) were both placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday, according to Zachary Silver of MLB.com. Kim exited his start on Friday in the third inning due to back tightness, manager Mike Shildt said that while he was moving better on […]

Alex Dickerson Hits Three-Run Home Run Friday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson took part in the home run party as the Giants beat the Cubs 8-5. Dickerson went 1-for-1 with a three-run HR and two walks. His second-inning blast was one of four HR the Giants hit in the game and capped a six-run inning. Dickerson has had a disappointing season […]

Andrew Vaughn Activated, Starting Saturday Against Detroit

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn (COVID-19) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list on Saturday, according to James Fegan of The Athletic. Vaughn is also in the starting lineup against the Tigers, getting the start in left field and batting sixth against Detroit. It was a short stint on the IL for Vaughn, as […]

Ryan Mountcastle Hits Go-Ahead Homer Friday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle had another nice day at the plate in Friday's 3-1 win over the Indians, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and two strikeouts. Mountcastle smacked a low seventh-inning Bryan Shaw breaking pitch just over the left-center wall to put the O's on the board. The 24-year-old has picked […]

Bryce Harper Activated From IL Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (wrist) was activated from the injured list on Saturday, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. Harper has been sidelined with a bruised left wrist since May 23, which stemmed from when he was hit by a pitch in the face and wrist earlier in the month. The Phillies have not […]

Bryce Harper Could Return This Weekend

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (wrist) could be activated from the injured list as soon as this weekend versus the Nationals, according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki. Harper has been on the IL since May 23 with a bruised left wrist. Manager Joe Girardi said the swelling in Harper's wrist has "pretty much subsided" and that […]

Mark Canha Reaches Base Four Times In Win Friday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha reached base four more times on Friday to set the table for a nine-run outburst for the A's in Colorado. Canha went 2-for-3 and also walked twice while scoring two runs and driving in two. Superlatives are running thin for Canha who has a legitimate claim as the most valuable […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/5/21): MLB DFS Lineups

The MLB slate is split on DraftKings, but that's not to say it's even. My friends will have some nine-game early slate tidbits for you. This is going to focus on the six-game nightcap. Coors is on this slate. So are two aces, two faux-aces, and a resuscitated Kohl Stewart. Where do we start? With […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (6/5/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We're treated with a manageable six-game main slate tonight, and it's a mighty interesting one. The Athletics are in Coors Field again after their matchup finished with 14 runs yesterday, while Jacob deGrom, Kevin Gausman, and Clayton Kershaw highlight the most expensive pitchers on the slate. Let's get to it. I'll be providing you with […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 11

Baseball has seen the rate of injury continue to rise over the past few years. In fantasy, if someone is not in the medical field, it is hard to gauge how long a player will be out and whether they need to be replaced in a lineup. Sometimes this could mean playing a dead roster […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Saturday 6/5

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 […]

Rookie Report: Prospect Risers and Fallers for Week 10

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 108 rookies make their MLB […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks - Early Slate (6/5/21): FanDuel and 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 nine-game early only slate for DraftKings while FanDuel has broken up the slate and did a very early only three-game slate and a six-game early only slate. We have some good pitching options and […]

Jo Adell May Be Turning Corner At Triple-A

Los Angeles Angels outfield prospect Jo Adell went deep twice on Friday and had his second straight three-hit game at Triple-A. The 22-year-old entered June hitting .235 but now has his batting average up to .270. He leads the minor leagues in home runs with 14 but had been striking out at an alarming rate […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - June 5, 2021

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 6/5/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. With decently sized slates both early and late (9 games early on DK and six games in the evening), we'll mix it up and […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 6/5/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/5/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 6/5/21 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 […]

Nick Castellanos Doubles Twice In Win

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 2-for-4 with two doubles, a walk, and a run in a 6-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. Castellanos' pair of doubles gives him 18 in what has been an amazing start to the season for him. Overall, the veteran is hitting .367 with 12 homers, 37 […]