Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Can you believe that baseball is back? There is a time for grievances over the NL not keeping the DH and we're still not out of the COVID-19 woods with the Mets-National series postponed, but we are (mostly) back. Let us be grateful and […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/6/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome, RotoBallers to the first Tuesday FanDuel lineup picks article of the season... and check out the mammoth slate for Tuesday! We've had some decent size slates, but with 28 teams scheduled to play on Tuesday, we have more choices today than we have had any day so far this season. For better or worse, […]

Cody Bellinger Day-To-Day With Foot Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger (foot) left Monday night's game against the Oakland Athletics after his foot was stepped on during a close play at first base. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated after the game that Bellinger was day-to-day. It certainly doesn't sound like anything that should cost Bellinger more than a game […]

Michael Conforto With Two Hits On Monday

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto started off his 2021 campaign strong with two hits and an RBI in the Mets' 5-3 loss to the Phillies on Monday. Conforto, who hit third in the opener, finished the contest going 2-for-5. In 2021, Conforto can potentially provide fantasy managers with 30 home runs and 90-100 RBI, […]

Bryan Reynolds Homers To Extend Hitting Streak

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 5-3 loss to the Reds on Monday. Reynolds now has a hit in each of his first four games, as he is 5-for-15 to start 2021. He looked good this spring with a .304/.385/.522 triple-slash line and three […]

Jake Fraley Collects Two More Walks

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jake Fraley walked twice on Monday against the Chicago White Sox. He went 0-for-2 otherwise, but those two free passes now give Fraley a league-leading eight walks over the first four games of the season. Fraley is now slashing a bizarre .125/.588/.838 on the year. He does not carry significant fantasy value […]

Ryan Mountcastle Strikes Out Two More Times Monday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle continued to strike out at the plate in Monday's 0-7 loss to the Yankees, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. The 24-year-old now has seven strikeouts to go with a .125 batting average over the first four games of the season. This is obviously a small sample size, but Mountcastle […]

Trey Mancini Strikes Out Three Times Monday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini continued his slow start to the season in Monday's 0-7 loss to the Yankees, going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts. Mancini spent the entirety of the 2020 season receiving treatment for colon cancer, but was healthy and performed well this spring. However, he has hit just .188 with six strikeouts […]

Kyle Lewis Hits In The Cage

Seattle Mariners Kyle Lewis (knee) hit in the batting cage on Monday. Lewis has been out since the final week of spring training after colliding with the outfield wall, but he has now taken the next step towards his return to the field without incident. The biggest hurdle for Lewis will be running, and he […]

Mike Tauchman To Continue Working At First Base

New York Yankees outfielder Mike Tauchman will continue work at first base as he seeks to add versatility to his game. Tauchman played some first base in college so he has familiarity with the position, and it's no surprise to see Tauchman work to elevate his value given the crowded state of the Yankees roster. […]

Aaron Judge Hits His First Home Run Of The 2021 Season

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge clubbed his first home run of the season as part of a two-hit game on Monday. Judge's home run took full advantage of the short porch in Yankee Stadium and "only" had a .540 xBA, but it was still a well-struck ball and a nice showcase of Judge's impressive […]

Taylor Trammell Out Of Lineup Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell has been one of the breakout stars of 2021 thus far, but he isn't in the lineup Monday against the Chicago White Sox. After batting fifth and starting in center field in each of the first three games of the season, Trammell will be on the bench to start the […]

Giancarlo Stanton Hits Grand Slam On Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton broke a two-game hitless streak with a mammoth grand slam against the Orioles on Monday, sending a 92 mph fastball a whopping 471 feet. That shot should remind fantasy managers just how powerful Stanton is, and the 31-year-old should continue producing as one of the league's best power hitters […]

Mike Yastrzemski Out Of Lineup Monday With Hand Soreness

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (hand) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres due to left hand soreness. Yastrzemski was hit by a pitch at the end of spring training and has gotten off to a slow start to the season. Austin Slater will play right field with Mauricio Dubon […]

Randal Grichuk Has Hits In Four Straight Games

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Randal Grichuk is on quite a tear to start the 2021 season. The veteran outfielder had two hits during Monday's 6-2 win against the Texas Rangers and now has hits in all four games to start the year. Known for being an aggressive hitter, Grichuk also has walked in three straight […]

Kevin Kiermaier Leaves Game With Quad Tightness

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (quad) left Monday's game after experiencing quad tightness. Kiermaier went 0-for-1 with a groundout before exiting the game. Mike Brosseau entered the game to play left field, with Randy Arozarena moving to right and Manuel Margot to center. The Rays will likely have an update about the status of […]

Akil Baddoo Hits Grand Slam On Monday

Detroit Tigers rookie outfielder Akil Baddoo had another memorable game in his second-career start against the Minnesota Twins on Monday. Baddoo hit a ninth inning grand slam off Randy Dobnak. He has now homered in each of his first two MLB games. Baddoo went 2-for-4 overall in the game. He played center field in this […]

Chad Pinder Placed On IL With Knee Sprain

Oakland Athletics outfielder Chad Pinder (knee) has been placed on the injured list with a left knee sprain, according to Shayna Rubin of the Mercury News. Pinder exited Sunday's game in the first inning after injuring himself in the field. With Pinder out, rookie Ka'ai Tom is his likely replacement in the outfield. Tom is […]

Michael Brantley Out For Second Straight Game Monday

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley (wrist) is out of the lineup for the second straight game on Monday against the Angels. Brantley sat out Sunday's game as he dealt with wrist soreness after being hit by a pitch in Saturday's game. Manager Dusty Baker had previously said that he did not anticipate Brantley needing an […]

Taylor Trammell Not In Seattle's Lineup Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell is not in the lineup for Monday's matchup with the White Sox. It's a day off for Trammell, who has gotten off to a slow start this season by going 1-for-10 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored through his first three games. Trammell should be back in […]

Adam Eaton Will Sit On Monday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton will rest on Monday versus the Seattle Mariners. With left-hander Justus Sheffield on the mound, the opportunity came give Eaton a day off. Eaton has hit second in three of the White Sox four games this season and could have sneaky value for managers seeking runs if he remains […]

Corey Dickerson Back In Miami Lineup, Leading Off Monday

Miami Marlins outfielder Corey Dickerson is back in the starting lineup on Monday and will be batting leadoff against the Cardinals. It will be his first start since Opening Day, as he has started off the year 1-for-6 with a double and an RBI. He didn't look particularly great in Spring Training, where he slashed […]

Anthony Santander Out Of Lineup Monday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the Yankees. Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports that it is just a day off for Santander, as manager Brandon Hyde wanted to give Santander the day off on Sunday but was talked into allowing him to start. Managers should […]

AJ Pollock Headed To The Bench On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock is not part of the starting lineup for the team's game against the Oakland Athletics on Monday. Pollock sat the season opener, then went on to start three straight games in left field, going 2-for-14 with three runs, seven strikeouts and no extra-base hits. Zach McKinistry is getting the […]

Austin Dean Starting In Right Field On Monday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Austin Dean is drawing his first start of the season on Monday against left-hander Trevor Rogers and the Miami Marlins. He'll bat eighth in the lineup in the game. Justin Williams started in right field for each of the team's three games in their opening series against the Cincinnati Reds. The […]

Luis Arraez Dealing With Stomach Illness

Minnesota Twins utility Luis Arraez (illness) is dealing with a stomach illness. Arraez was removed from Monday's game earlier for reasons that were unclear at the time, though it turns out that the 23-year-old is dealing with a gastrointestinal issue, which clearly caused him discomfort during his last at-bat. The Twins said that it's a […]

Austin Hays Placed On Injured List With Hamstring Injury

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The Orioles recalled Ryan McKenna in a corresponding move. Hays left Sunday's game in the third inning after diving into second base while running out a double. Hays has been plagued by numerous injuries for several years. He made his MLB […]

Dominic Smith Not In Monday's Lineup

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith is not in the starting lineup for the season opener against the Phillies on Monday. Outfielder Kevin Pillar will instead get the start in centerfield, with Brandon Nimmo moving over to left field against lefty Matt Moore. A peculiar move made by manager Luis Rojas, despite his pre-game […]

Trent Grisham Poised To Return This Weekend

San Diego Padres manager Jayce Tingler is optimistic outfielder Trent Grisham (hamstring) will return this weekend against the Texas Rangers. Out since March 11, Grisham has been getting live at-bats at the alternate site and looks ready to resume his role as the Friars everyday center fielder. The 24-year-old posted a 121 wRC+ with 10 […]

Garrett Cooper Placed On Injured List On Monday

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper was placed on the injured list on Monday due to a bad reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine. Cooper was experiencing some negative side effects and was not going to be able to play. Because it is the COVID IL, Cooper will not need to miss 10 days, instead he […]