Ronald Acuna Jr. Returns To Lineup Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (abdomen) will make his return to the lineup after a two-game absence. The superstar outfielder made progress each day since sustaining the injury on Sunday- though the Braves' scheduled off days on Monday and Thursday likely helped to expedite the process. Acuna, batting .419 with seven homers, 37 combined […]

Bryan Reynolds (OF, PIT) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 44% of leagues ANALYSIS: An unheralded prospect entering 2019, Bryan Reynolds parlayed a red-hot start at Triple-A into a year that saw him finish fourth in NL Rookie of the Year voting. That season, he hit .314/.377/.503 with 16 home runs and 151 R+BI in just 134 games with […]

Alex Kirilloff Batting Fifth Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff will get the start in left field and bat fifth against Pirates' right-hander JT Brubaker. Kirilloff got the call up to the big leagues on Friday following the placement of Miguel Sano (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list- though the move likely also has to do with the absences […]

Alex Kirilloff (OF, MIN) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of leagues ANALYSIS: Miguel Sano's hamstring strain has opened a spot in the Twins' lineup, and they've recalled top prospect Alex Kirilloff from the alternate training site to fill it. Kiriloff appeared in one postseason game last year and was the emergency "27th man" for a doubleheader […]

Manuel Margot (OF, TB) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 24% of leagues ANALYSIS: Through the early going this year, Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot has been making hard contact like we've never seen from him before. He has a 52.5% hard-hit rate, up from 33.9% last year, and a 7.5% barrel rate, a major increase […]

Cubs Will Rest Ian Happ On Friday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ will get a day of rest on Friday versus the Milwaukee Brewers. Happ has been the Cubs leadoff hitter this season, but has really struggled in that role. A prime breakout candidate this season, Happ is only hitting .155 with one home run, one RBI and six runs scored on […]

Jon Berti Expected To Play Regularly At Third Base

Miami Marlins utility player Job Berti is expected to get regular playing time at third base while starter Brian Anderson (oblique) is on the injured list. Berti is off to a slow start this season, slashing just .194/.293/.278 but he should be a good source of runs and stolen bases as long as he keeps […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the April 23rd 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 […]

Billy Hamilton Activated From Injured List

Chicago White Sox outfielder Billy Hamilton (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list. Hamilton had been sidelined since April 8 with a left hamstring strain. The speedster was getting some run in left field and could get some starts as a good defender on a team with poor defense. Hamilton's return could be […]

Walk-Rate Changes to Buy or Sell

About a tenth of the way through the season, it's hard to differentiate between the players who have gotten better or worse from the ones who are simply on a hot or cold streak. As a fantasy owner or a fan, what should the proper reaction be to an April tear? Luckily, some excellent research […]

Sprint Speed - Hitter Risers & Fallers (wPC+)

Pierre Camus and Nick Gaut review Statcast risers and fallers for sprint speed. Which hitters are worthy waiver wire adds and who should fantasy baseball managers be concerned about? Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 4/23/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 4/23/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 14-game slate on tap today, and it is a doozie. We are loaded with aces highlighted by deGOAT himself, Jacob deGrom. […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 4/23/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 4/23/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.    Top Tournament Stacks for 4/23/21 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 on […]

Mike Trout Expected To Be In Lineup Friday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (elbow) is expected to be good to go for Friday's game. Angels fans and fantasy managers alike got a scare on Thursday night when Trout was hit on the elbow by a Cristian Javier pitch, though it seems like he was removed as a precaution- and the pitch mostly […]

Struggles Continue For Michael Conforto

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto went just 1-for-4 with a double in the Mets' 4-3 loss to the Cubs on Thursday. Conforto continues to struggle at the plate and is hitting only .178/.315/.244 on the season with no home runs and three RBI. While the slow start is disconcerting, Conforto is coming off a […]

Alex Kirilloff To Be Recalled Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff will get the call to join the team on Friday. Kirilloff had already appeared in a game for the Twins this season, though it was as the 27th man, and he was promptly sent back down to the alternate site. However, the organization's number-two ranked prospect figures to have more […]

Dominic Smith With Two Hits On Thursday

New York Mets first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith went 2-for-5 with a double and a run scored in the Mets' 4-3 loss to the Cubs on Thursday. Smith had been struggling at the plate so the multiple-hit performance was a welcome sight. Smith raised his slash line on the season to a modest .250/.275/.417 over 51 […]

Fantasy Baseball Night In Review: Thursday, April 22

Welcome to the RotoBaller MLB Recap. In this feature, we will highlight a few key fantasy baseball takeaways from the games played during last night's slates. These viewpoints can be both positive and negative and will hopefully help to provide insight into different roster moves you should consider making based on trends and statistical nuggets […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/23/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a typically expansive Friday night FanDuel slate, with only one game, a Brewers-Cub afternoon tilt at Wrigley, not included. The ledger shapes up as an interesting mix of some aces and some particularly vulnerable starters, which always makes it a fun night for sifting through hitters and attempting to identify those under-the-radar opportunities […]

Sam Haggerty Contributes Late

Seattle Mariners utility man Sam Haggerty entered Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox as a pinch runner in the eighth inning and immediately made his presence felt. After taking over for Luis Torrens at first base, Haggerty stole second and then scored on an Adam Ottavino throwing error to tie the game. He later […]

Mitch Haniger Slugs Another Homer

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger hit a big three-run home run in the top of the tenth inning to secure the win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday. Haniger went 1-for-3 in the game with two walks, three RBI, and two runs scored. It seems Haniger simply cannot be stopped, as he has reached […]

Kris Bryant Hits Fifth Double

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant continued his hot start to the season on Thursday versus the New York Mets. Bryant went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI. He was also caught stealing in the bottom of the ninth inning. The upcoming free agent has now hit five doubles on the season. Bryant has […]

Zach McKinstry Not In The Lineup Against Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman/outfielder Zach McKinstry (back) was held out of Thursday's matchup against San Diego. McKinstry was a late scratch after reportedly dealing with stiffness in his lower back and was subsequently replaced by Luke Raley out in right field. The 25-year-old has been putting up respectable numbers during the 2021 campaign, compiling […]

Mike Trout Exits Early Against Houston

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (elbow) left Thursday's contest against the Astros. A Cristian Javier slider hit the 29-year-old, and though it didn't look good initially, Trout was observed informing Alex Bregman that the pitch had mostly made contact on his protective elbow pad. While it appears that the former MVP was removed for […]

Nick Castellanos Homers In Return From Suspension

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos went 2-for-6 with a homer and two RBI in a 14-11 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. Castellanos was reinstated from a two-game suspension earlier in the day after being forced to sit out of Tuesday and Wednesday's game due to his role in a bench-clearing incident with the […]

Jesse Winker Homers Twice On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jesse Winker had a big afternoon in a 14-11 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. Winker went 2-for-4 with two homers, three RBI, and two walks in a wild slugfest that took 10 innings to decide. The veteran outfielder hit a solo shot in the first inning and a two-run homer […]

George Springer Closing In On Return

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (quad) is getting closer to a return to action. Springer is slated to play center field in an intrasquad game at the team's alternate site on Friday. This is an important step for the veteran outfielder, as he was having trouble running, so if he can play the field […]

Brandon Nimmo, J.D. Davis, Jeff McNeil Not In Thursday's Lineup

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (hip), third baseman J.D. Davis, and second baseman Jeff McNeil are on the bench for Thursday's contest against the Cubs. Nimmo is dealing with right hip stiffness, though it seems to be a day-to-day issue. Davis and McNeil are slumping in their own rights, with the former's struggles coming […]

Tommy Pham, Victor Caratini Sitting On Thursday

San Diego Padres outfielder Tommy Pham and catcher Victor Caratini are getting the day off on Thursday. Pham has been slumping to start the season, though he's picked up a hit in three of his last four games. Caratini has caught five of the team's last six games and will get a breather. Jurickson Profar […]

Cody Bellinger To Take Batting Practice Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger (leg) will take on-field batting practice on Thursday. This comes after Bellinger was able to take some swings and jog lightly on Monday, so he's progressing along well so far. The slugger remains without a timetable for his return, though he noted that once the swelling and bruising […]