Elly De La Cruz Hitting Out Of Leadoff Spot Monday

Cincinnati Reds rookie infielder Elly De La Cruz is making the start at third base and is batting leadoff for the Reds on Monday against the San Francisco Giants in the series opener. The exciting 21-year-old Dominican is making everything look really easy so far in his first 33 games in the big leagues, and […]

Kevin Newman Goes On 10-Day Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed infielder Kevin Newman (illness) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 14) with gastritis and selected the contract of infield prospect Christian Encarnacion-Strand from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Newman should be ready to return to the Reds when he's eligible on July 24. The 29-year-old hasn't had a […]

Pirates Call Up Liover Peguero

The Pittsburgh Pirates are calling up infield prospect Liover Peguero from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday and are optioning outfielder Josh Palacios to Indianapolis in a corresponding move. The 22-year-old Peguero is Pittsburgh's No. 7 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he gets the call to the Show after hitting a combined .260/.333/.462 with 13 home runs, […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/17/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/17/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's Monday, so it's a smaller slate than usual, but we have a decent 10-game slate on both sites that locks at 7:05.   Starting Pitchers Each day we try to give you some pitchers […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I hope you enjoyed the MLB All-Star break because now it's a nonstop marathon to the finish line. Thanks to the break, we don't have a big shift in the stats or rostership rates compared to last week. That said, there are still a […]

Jackson Holliday Continues Impressive Campaign

Baltimore Orioles shortstop prospect Jackson Holliday went 1-for-3 with two walks and a run scored for Double-A Bowie on Monday. Last years top overall pick hasn't missed a beat in three games since his promotion with six hits over his first 12 at-bats. Overall, Holliday has hit a pristine .338 with seven homers, 51 RBI […]

Jordan Lawlar Continues To Make Case For Promotion

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop prospect Jordan Lawlar went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run for Double-A Amarillo on Monday. The three-run blast was his 13th of the season to go along with 39 RBI, 26 stolen bases and a .243 batting average. The 21-year-old got off to a cold start in April and May, but got […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 17

Welcome to Week 17 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of July 17 - July 23, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN, Yahoo!, or Fantrax. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because we know […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 17

We’re coming up on Week 17 of the fantasy baseball season. The All-Star break may give the baseball world a breather for a few days, but the grind starts back up again. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will outline the […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 17

Welcome to another week of sifting through top hitter streamers, RotoBallers! We are looking ahead at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 17 - Monday, July 17 through Sunday, July 23. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Jose Altuve, Jeremy Pena, Rowdy Tellez, Eloy Jimenez

The MLB All-Star break came and went. Now that the unofficial second half of the 2023 season is underway, business will pick up in nearly every fantasy league imaginable. Of course, what would any fantasy season be without half your team ending up on the injured list? Let's take a look at injuries for players, […]

Brooks Lee Slugs Third Home Run In Four Games

Minnesota Twins shortstop prospect Brooks Lee clubbed his third home run in the past four games on Sunday. The 22-year-old is now slashing .279/.358/.468 with nine home runs through 75 games with Double-A Wichita. Lee is the No. 18 prospect in baseball and the top prospect in the Twins farm system, per MLB Pipeline. The […]

Liover Peguero To Be Recalled On Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Liover Peguero is expected to be called up from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday. The 22-year-old is slashing 260/.333/.462 with 13 homers, 39 RBI and 21 stolen bases across 76 games in the minors this season. Peguero made his MLB debut with the Pirates last season, but only played in one game. He's […]

Jeremy Pena Out Of The Lineup Sunday

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (hamstring) is out of Sunday's lineup against the Angels. The 25-year-old left Saturday's game due to injury, with skipper Dusty Baker confirming a hamstring issue. Pena, hitting .241 with 10 homers, 33 RBI, 43 runs, and eight stolen bases this season, is hoping to avoid a trip to the IL. […]

Brendan Rodgers Scheduled To Begin Rehab Assignment On Monday

Colorado Rockies infielder Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) is scheduled to start his rehab assignment with High-A Spokane on Monday, according to beat writer Patrick Saunders. The 26-year-old has been out all season while recovering from shoulder surgery that he underwent back in March. The procedure had the potential to end his season but it looks like […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/16/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top […]

Mauricio Dubon (2B/SS/OF, HOU) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 24% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Mauricio Dubon isn't the most sexy name in fantasy, but he's done yeoman's work filling in as the leadoff hitter while Jose Altuve (oblique) remains on the injured list. Since the start of June, Dubon is batting .260 with a .415 slugging […]

Geraldo Perdomo (2B/SS/3B, ARI) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 37% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Diamondbacks have cooled off somewhat after a mostly dominant first half, as they've seen themselves fall out of first place in the NL West. Geraldo Perdomo looking more like his 2022 self at the plate, has played a part in that, but […]

CJ Abrams (2B/SS, WAS) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: There hasn't been a lot to smile about with the Nationals this season, but those not paying attention to Washington baseball are missing out on CJ Abrams, who has been on a heater over the last couple of weeks. Since the calendar […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/16/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! Today's main slate features an enticing 10-game matinee mix on […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 17

Wow, does it feel good to have baseball back in our lives. As fun as the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby can be, that week really brings fantasy baseball to a grinding halt. It's four days of opening fantasy apps, seeing "no game" next to all the players, then closing the app in disappointment. […]

Edmundo Sosa Exits Meeting With Padres

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Edmundo Sosa (hand, leg) left the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the San Diego Padres. The 27-year-old took a pitch to the hand in the seventh inning. However, he was bothered by a leg issue while running the bases, resulting in his premature departure from the contest. Luckily, skipper Rob Thomson […]

Jeremy Pena Exits On Saturday Due To Injury

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (undisclosed) was injured in Saturday's loss to the Angels. He played nearly the entire game, accruing one hit in six at-bats while striking out twice. However, Pena was seemingly bothered by something, possibly a leg issue, during his last plate appearance in the top of the 10th inning. The 28-year-old […]

Casey Schmitt Absent From Saturday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt is not in the lineup for Saturday's contest against Johan Oviedo and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The rookie burst onto the scene earlier this season with a hot first month to his career but has cooled down drastically and is slashing just .228/.267/.327 with two homers and a pair of […]

Andres Gimenez Not In The Lineup On Saturday

Cleveland Guardians second baseman Andres Gimenez is not in the lineup for Saturday's contest against the Texas Rangers. This looks to just be a day off for the 24-year-old. Tyler Freeman is starting at second base and batting sixth against Rangers starter Andrew Heaney in his place. It was a very slow start for Gimenez […]

Yu Chang On The Bench Saturday

Boston Red Sox infielder Yu Chang will start Saturday's contest against the Chicago Cubs on the bench. Chang opened the second half of the season on Friday at shortstop, but he'll head to the bench for this one. Enrique Hernandez will handle the 6 on Saturday and will hit in the nine-hole against Cubs right-hander […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/15/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top […]

Top Five Hitting Prospects To Stash For Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues (Week 16)

Welcome back to top prospects to stash! The last few weeks saw a flurry of hitting prospects get their promotions to the major leagues; Dominic Canzone, Colton Cowser, Tyler Soderstrom, Zack Gelof, and Oscar Colas all saw call-ups over the past few weeks. With some of fantasy baseball's favorite stash candidates now in the majors, […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/15/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! We had a massive Friday slate, and I'm excited to be covering another fun Saturday DFS slate. Let's get to my favorite plays for today's main slate! Today's main slate features nine games. I'll point out the standout plays, but there will be plenty of opportunities to get creative with your builds […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Luis Robert, Drew Rasmussen, Daniel Hudson, Yordan Alvarez and more...

The second half of the baseball season has started and this is the article I look forward to writing the most. A lot of injured players will return to their respective teams after this week off. And if injured pitchers are not activated right away, they may be over the course of the next week. […]