
Cristian Pache Returns With A Bang
Atlanta Braves outfielder Cristian Pache returned to the club's lineup on Saturday and hit a grand slam against Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Tommy Milone. The young outfielder had just been recalled from the alternate training site prior to the game which the Braves lost 6-5 in 10 innings. Pache took the roster spot of injured […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Reaches Base Three Times
Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. went 2-for-4 with a walk during the club's 6-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in 10 innings on Saturday. The 23-year-old star slugged two extra-base hits including his seventh double and ninth home run. Acuna Jr. is producing in multiple ways so far this season. He has a […]

Michael Conforto Slugs Homer In Mets Win
New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, and three RBI in the Mets' 5-4 win over the Phillies on Saturday. After a very slow start to the 2021 campaign, Conforto finally appears to be breaking out. Conforto, batting just .229 on the season, is hitting .320 over his […]

Josh Naylor Collects Two Hits
Cleveland Indians first baseman and outfielder Josh Naylor went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Naylor is now 6-for-18 over the previous week and is really starting to settle into the Tribe lineup. He was tabbed as a sleeper by many heading into the […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6
We are a little over a month into the season, and it is time to start making some serious yet uncomfortable roster changes. Some players just are not panning out. This week, there are a decent number of players available in the outfield, especially in 12-team leagues. In this week's article, we will discuss some […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The days are starting to get warmer and the calendar has turned to May. Let's celebrate by cruising through some waiver-wire ruminations on players who are rostered in roughly 40% of Yahoo leagues at most. Names are listed in order of availability, with lower […]

Lineup Takeaways - Week 5 Lineup Trends
Week five of the MLB season is in the books. There are new injuries, players landing on the COVID injured list, and many more developments that are causing lineups to alter. Let’s try to figure out what is noise and what really matters. Just a reminder, I have added a 'Fantasy Fallout' section to the […]

The Cut List: Week 6 - Time to Let Go?
Welcome back to the Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers should consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer peek. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, worth monitoring for replacing and someone on the hot seat who is worth holding on […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 6
Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 6 of the MLB season (5/2 through 5/9). This weekly piece should be helpful for anyone looking to gain an edge in their league. If you need a fill-in for an injured player or want to exploit some plus matchups to gain an edge on your […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 5/2/21 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 5/2/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. Happy Sunday, everyone! We have a full 10-game slate today and only one game (MIN @ KC) looks like it could have any weather […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap
Welcome to the May 2nd edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Sunday 5/2
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 […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (5/2/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
As is customary on Sundays, we have a very large slate to dissect with lots of batting and pitching options for us to consider. We have some top arms like Scherzer, Berrios, and Giolito while we also have some great offenses like Atlanta, Minnesota, Boston, and Los Angeles to choose from. I'll be providing you […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 5/2/21 (Premium Content)
MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 5/2/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Top Tournament Stacks for 5/2/21 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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/2/21): MLB DFS Lineups
10 of the 15 games are on the main early slate on DraftKings today. We have a few aces, several solid pitchers, and about half the slate which look like powder kegs. There are teams in great spots for hitting and Mad Max gets the Marlins, a team that has given him some issues. Who […]

George Springer Slugs A Pair Of Dingers In Win
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer launched his first two homers with his new club during the team's 6-5 win over the Braves on Saturday. He took Charlie Morton deep in the third inning for a two-run shot before slugging a solo bomb off Luke Jackson in the seventh as he acted as the team's […]

Franmil Reyes Out A Few Days
Cleveland Indians outfielder Franmil Reyes (personal) will be away from the team. The 25-year-old was placed on the paternity list on Saturday and will likely miss the team's next few games against the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals. The veteran has been posting some of the best numbers of his career in 2021, […]

Taylor Trammell Strikes Out Four Times
Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell had yet another disaster of a game at the plate Saturday. The rookie went 0-for-4 at the dish, striking out each time. Trammell has now struck out in exactly 50 percent of his at-bats. With a rate like that, there's almost no level of contribution in other areas that can […]

Mitch Haniger Homers In Losing Effort
Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger went deep again Sunday night. It was his team-leading seventh home run of the season. Unfortunately for the Mariners, the two-run blast came in the bottom of the ninth inning and still left the team down two runs to the Angels. Haniger has now homered in two straight games, raising […]

DJ Stewart Hits Two-Run Home Run Saturday, Snaps Hitless Streak
Baltimore Orioles outfielder DJ Stewart went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 8-4 win over the A's. Stewart skied a sixth-inning J.B. Wendelken offering down the left-field line for his second HR of the season, snapping an 0-for-18 slump. Stewart has gotten off to a rough start this season, slashing just .183/.290/.317. The […]

Jesse Winker Doesn’t Play Against Chicago
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker (back) wasn't in the lineup on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. The veteran departed Friday's matchup with back tightness, and though the ailment doesn't appear too serious at the moment, it is something fantasy managers should keep an eye on ahead of Sunday's series finale. Winker is currently in the […]

Mark Canha Homers And Steals A Base Versus O's
Oakland Athletics outfielder Mark Canha went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk, and a stolen base in a loss to the Orioles on Saturday. Canha had a big April for the A's and picked up right where he left off as the calendar flipped to May. The veteran outfielder is batting .265 this season, […]

Girardi Hopeful Bryce Harper Will Play On Sunday
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (wrist) could miss Sunday's series finale against the Mets. The veteran has sat out the team's previous three games while tending to a sore wrist. However, manager Joe Girardi is hopeful that he will be available against New York, so a return to the lineup remains a possibility for fantasy […]

J.D. Davis Exits Prematurely Against Philly
New York Mets outfielder/third baseman J.D. Davis (hand) exited Saturday's matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies. The team announced that the 28-year-old suffered a left-hand sprain after striking out in the sixth and occurred an inning before the team also lost Brandon Nimmo (finger) to a left index finger contusion. Although the severity of Davis' injury […]

Brandon Nimmo Exits Saturday’s Contest
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger) left Saturday's matchup against the Phillies. The 28-year-old was injured during a swing in the seventh inning. Luckily, X-rays were negative, and he has been diagnosed with a bruised left index finger. Nimmo has been dealing with a hip ailment as of late as well, so it may […]

Braves Recall Cristian Pache
Atlanta Braves outfielder Cristian Pache (groin) was recalled before Saturday's matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays. The prospect injured his left groin in the middle of April in a game against the Miami Marlins and was placed on the 10-day injured list before spending time in Triple-A Gwinnett. The 22-year-old has struggled this season, amassing […]

Alex Kirilloff Clobbers Third Homer Of Season
Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a trio of strikeouts in Saturday's 11-3 loss to the Royals. After homering twice on Friday night, Kirilloff left the yard once again, and it was a no-doubter- traveling 432 feet at an exit velocity of 108.4 MPH. The 23-year-old now […]

Guillermo Heredia To Miss Time
Atlanta Braves outfielder Guillermo Heredia (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The news comes after the 30-year-old missed Friday's game against the Blue Jays to rest. However, it appears now the real cause was right hamstring inflammation. Heredia has played well this season, posting a .300 average, 12 hits (five doubles), eight […]

Nico Hoerner Continues To Hit Well
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner continued his strong start to the year by going 3-for-3 with a walk, stolen base and one RBI in Saturday's victory versus the Cincinnati Reds. Hoerner has been a breath of fresh air for a Cubs offense that has been mostly sluggish this season. The second baseman has earned […]

Aaron Judge Drives In Three In Saturday's Win
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 3-for-5 with three RBI and a run scored in a 6-4 win over the Tigers. Judge broke a 1-1 tie in the fifth inning with an RBI double and then added onto the lead with a two-run single in the sixth. Both of his run-producing hits were Statcast […]