Matt Adams Recalled, Sam Hilliard Optioned By Rockies

Colorado Rockies first baseman Matt Adams had his contract selected from the team's alternate site on Thursday, and in a corresponding move outfielder Sam Hilliard was optioned to the alternate site, the team announced on Twitter. Adams had appeared in just 16 games in 2020, hitting .184 with a .563 OPS, two home runs and […]

Taylor Trammell Hits Fourth Home Run

Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell accounted for the only run in Thursday's game with a solo blast in the top of the third inning off Astros starter Luis Garcia. Trammell has been dreadful of late, with only two hits in his last 21 at-bats. Perhaps the home run will lead to a breakout, but his […]

Christian Yelich, Lorenzo Cain Take ABs In Simulated Game

Milwaukee Brewers outfielders Christian Yelich (back) and Lorenzo Cain (quad) took at-bats on the field in a simulated game on Thursday, according to Jeff Levering of FOX Sports. It's a promising sign that they could be nearing a return, as Yelich has been out since April 11 with lower back tightness, while Cain has been […]

Ian Happ Absent From Thursday's Lineup

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ is absent from Thursday's lineup versus the Atlanta Braves. Happ has been off to a dreadful start this season and was recently demoted from the leadoff spot in the lineup. Happ looked like he was headed for a breakout season with a solid 2020 campaign, but he has just 10 […]

Luis Robert Activated, Garrett Crochet To Injured List

The Chicago White Sox activated outfielder Luis Robert (illness) from the injured list on Thursday and placed rookie left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet (back) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 26) with an upper back strain. Infielder Danny Mendrick was also recalled from the alternate training site. Robert was put on the injured list […]

Kyle Lewis Sits Thursday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis is not in the lineup Thursday as the Mariners take on the Houston Astros. Lewis has played in seven games since returning from injury, and the Mariners intend to keep him out of day games following night games for the short-term future in order to protect his knee. Lewis is […]

George Springer Goes Hitless In Debut

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (quadriceps), who was making his team debut as the designated hitter in the leadoff spot against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, went 0-for-4 in the 8-2 loss. Springer signed a team-record $150 million, six-year deal with Toronto in the offseason but missed time in spring training with a strained […]

Michael Brantley, Kyle Tucker Out Of Lineup Thursday

Houston Astros outfielders Michael Brantley and Kyle Tucker are not in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Mariners. It appears to be a day off for the pair, as Brantley has played in 18 straight games, while Tucker earns just his second day off of the season. Brantley has looked great at the […]

Mitch Haniger Out Of Lineup Again Thursday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger remains out of the lineup Thursday as the team is taking things cautiously with Haniger, according to Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times. Manager Scott Servais said that it was his decision to keep Haniger out of the lineup for one more game, despite the fact Haniger wanted to return […]

Daulton Varsho, Riley Smith Called Up

The Arizona Diamondbacks called up catcher/outfielder Daulton Varsho and pitcher Riley Smith from the alternate training site on Wednesday after the team placed outfielder Kole Calhoun (hamstring) and pitcher Taylor Widener (groin) on the 10-day injured list. Varsho, who is primarily a catcher, could see more time in the outfield with Calhoun sidelined with an […]

Bryce Harper, Didi Gregorius Not In Lineup Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (head) and shortstop Didi Gregorius (back) are not in the lineup on Thursday after being hit by pitches in Wednesday night's game against St. Louis. Harper was hit in the face with the first pitch of the sixth inning and immediately exited the game, and then the next pitch thrown […]

Aaron Judge Available As Pinch-Hitter Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (lower body) remains out of the lineup on Thursday, but will be available as a pinch-hitter if needed, according to Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record. Judge was held out of Wednesday's lineup due to lower body soreness, and manager Aaron Boone said that he wanted to give Judge […]

Clint Frazier Swats First Homer

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Wednesday's win over Baltimore. Frazier had been 0-for-12 coming into the contest- but there were some encouraging signs, namely his 5:7 strikeout-to-walk ratio in that span, indicating that perhaps he was starting to put together better at-bats. Better […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 4/29/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's Thursday which means we've got a bit of a split slate today with an almost even number of day games and night games. I do love that Major League Baseball has added more day games into the schedule, but it gives us some shallow […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 4/29/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 4/29/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 4/29/21 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 […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks - Early Slate (4/29/21): DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball

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

Austin Riley Records Four-Hit Game

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley had four hits as the club steamrolled the Chicago Cubs by a score of 10-0 on Wednesday. The young hitter slugged his third home run of the season and added a second extra-base hit with his second double. Riley opened the season with an improved approach at the plate […]

Charlie Blackmon Reaches Twice On Wednesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon went 1-for-3 with a single and a walk in a 7-3 loss to the Giants on Wednesday. Blackmon had gone hitless in five straight games prior to picking up a pair of hits on Tuesday and one base hit on Wednesday. He's still struggling overall this year with a .176/.309/.294 […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers: MLB Hitter, Pitcher, Lineup Picks for Thursday 4/29

Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues no doubt already have holes to fill. The easiest way to do that is with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider in fantasy baseball daily leagues. Additionally, […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/29/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It's NFL Draft night so you know what that means, it'll be another fun night of MLB DFS action! It's an interesting Thursday slate as one pitcher is clearly above everyone else and he also has the best matchup on the slate. Trevor Bauer ($11,000) is a whopping $1,800 more than the next-highest arm, in […]

Mitch Haniger Scratched Wednesday, Could Return Thursday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger was scratched from the lineup as a precaution, but is fine and could return to action on Thursday, according to Corey Brock of The Athletic. Manager Scott Servais said that he felt Haniger was "dragging a little bit" and wasn't 100 percent, which is why he decided to scratch Haniger […]

Bryce Harper OK After Pitch Hits His Face Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper reported that he was doing fine and CT scans came back normal after he was hit in the face by a fastball on Wednesday night. In a video he posted to Instagram that was shared by the team on Twitter, Harper said that his face "is still there. We're all […]

Wil Myers Clears Contact-Tracing Protocols Wednesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers was a late scratch from the lineup on Wednesday night due to contact-tracing protocols, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. Myers was replaced in the lineup shortly before first pitch, but he has since cleared protocols and should return to the lineup on Thursday. He has been off to […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the April 29th 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 […]

Kyle Lewis Hits Second Home Run

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis has been back from the injured list for less than a week, but he's already making his presence felt. Lewis hit his second home run of the season Wednesday, driving a Brandon Bielak slider over the left-field fence in Houston. It was his only hit of the game. While Lewis's […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Snaps Homerless Drought

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. ended his season-long homerless skid during the team's 8-2 loss to the Nationals on Wednesday. He took Erick Fedde deep in the fifth inning for a solo shot as he finished the game going 1-for-3 with a walk. Gurriel has gotten off to a sluggish start to his […]

Nick Senzel Picks Up Four Hits, Steals A Base

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel went 4-for-4 with a steal in an 8-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday. He was also caught stealing in the loss. Senzel's four-hit game was the lone bright spot for a Reds team that has lost eight of its last 10 games. The young outfielder is now […]

Nick Senzel Has Four Hits In Loss Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel went a perfect 4-for-4 at the plate with a stolen base in an 8-0 loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday. It was a big jump in production for Senzel, who had entered Wednesday's contest hitting 4-for-39 over his last 14 games. It was his first four-hit performance since 2019, as […]

Mike Yastrzemski Placed On Injured List With Oblique Strain

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (oblique) was placed on the injured list prior to Wednesday's game with an oblique strain, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. The move is retroactive to Monday, which means Yastrzemski will be eligible to come off the injured list next Thursday. Yastrzemski is slashing .215/.303/.468 with […]

Mike Tauchman Makes First Start With Giants Wednesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Tauchman will make his debut with the team on Wednesday night, as he will get the start in center and bat seventh against the Rockies. Tauchman makes his debut one day after being traded to the Giants from the Yankees in exchange for reliever Wandy Peralta. Tauchman has been slow […]