
Trevor Story Doing Field Work
Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) has increased his throwing and is fielding ground balls from shortstop, according to manager Alex Cora. The 30-year-old still plans to play shortstop for the club in August and possibly return as a designated hitter in July. Story has been out all year after undergoing offseason surgery to […]

Taylor Walls Won't Play Wednesday
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Taylor Walls (back) will miss Wednesday's game as he deals with back tightness, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The 26-year-old is having a career year with the bat, slashing .214/.316/.383 with seven home runs, 36 runs, 25 RBI, and 16 stolen bases across 66 contests. Manager Kevin […]

Main Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/28/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Happy Wednesday, 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! With only a couple of day games today, we're left […]

Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 14
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 14 of the fantasy baseball season. While there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in the minor leagues during Week 13. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Max Muncy, Jose Altuve, Byron Buxton, Kris Bryant, Brandon Lowe, more
Some fantasy superstar hitters are beginning to get back to action, while others are entering the injury headlines for the first time. The middle of the MLB season can be a drag for fantasy managers, but staying in the know with updates on key players should help you remain competitive in your league. Let's take […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/28/23 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! Usually, there is a rather large schedule split between day and night games in the middle of the week, but not this week. There are only two games in the afternoon, with the rest starting in the evening. DraftKings and FanDuel […]

Do These Prospects Matter In Fantasy Baseball? Termarr Johnson, Emmanuel Rodriguez, Dalton Rushing, Jake Bennett
Every season in Minor League Baseball and dynasty fantasy baseball, there are "pop-up" prospects. These prospects are guys that explode on the scene without previous reputation. Sometimes it's due to a change in swing or pitch delivery that allows for a jump, sometimes it's simple physical maturation, and sometimes it's a guy taking advantage of […]

Dyan Jorge - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis
PROSPECT: Dyan Jorge, SS, Colorado Rockies ANALYSIS: The Rockies signed Jorge out of Cuba in January 2022 for $2.8 million, a Colorado franchise record for an international signing. Like many signees from Cuba, Jorge was older than the typical signee in the 2022 international class, and he spent his first season in the Dominican Summer […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/27/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
We are under two weeks away from the All-Star break, RotoBallers. The year is flying by, and watching the new rules play out has made for a fun first season. As of the end of April, 0.68 bases have been stolen per game. If those numbers persist, they will be the highest since 1999! I […]

Zach Neto Has Yet To Resume Baseball Activities
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (oblique) isn't experiencing any pain or discomfort in his injured left oblique but has yet to resume baseball activities, according to MLB.com. The Angles want to take it slow with the rookie, who landed on the injured list on June 15 after leaving his last game on June 14 […]

Francisco Lindor Drives In One Monday
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 1-for-3 with an RBI in a 2-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. Lindor provided the Mets' lone run in the low-scoring contest, bringing Starling Marte around to score with a single in the fourth inning. The All-Star infielder is starting to heat up at the plate […]

Thomas Saggese Hitting Well In Minors
Texas Rangers shortstop prospect Thomas Saggese joined the team by way of the shortened 2020 draft. Despite being selected at just 18 years old, he has wasted no time climbing through the minors, reaching Double-A by the end of 2022. Saggese is an aggressive hitter who has flashed power to the pull side from time […]

Jordan Westburg: Champ Or Chump For Fantasy Baseball?
Big league teams enjoy having top prospects debut on Mondays, huh? Jordan Westburg, a 24-year-old selected 30th overall in the 2020 amateur draft, made his debut at SS for the Orioles last night. Westburg begins his MLB career as the third-best prospect in Baltimore's system and 34th overall per MLB Pipeline, and fantasy managers are […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/27/23 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! After a smaller-than-usual Monday, MLB is giving us everything we could want with a massive 15-game slate featuring all 30 teams. DraftKings and FanDuel aren't messing around with anything today, either. Both sites have all 15 games in their featured contests, […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 14
Welcome to Week 14 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of June 26 - July 2, 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 […]

Jordan Westburg Collects First Career Hit Monday
Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Jordan Westburg had a memorable big-league debut in Monday's 10-3 win over the Reds. Starting at second, the 24-year-old went 1-for-4 with a single, an RBI, and a walk. He was caught stealing but showcased his glove with a nice defensive play. Westburg is the team's No. 3 prospect, per MLB […]

Jackson Holliday Makes First Professional Start At Third Base
Baltimore Orioles top prospect Jackson Holliday made his professional debut at third base during his most recent outing for High-A Aberdeen. Learning the new position may forge a clearer path to the big leagues, considering that Gunnar Henderson and Jordan Westburg crowd Baltimore's present and future infield slots. Holliday continues to excel in his first […]

Tim Anderson Back At Shortstop For White Sox
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is back at the 6 and is hitting second on Monday in the series opener against the Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Reid Detmers. Anderson missed some time last week with a shoulder injury and returned at second base on Friday and Saturday before sitting out Sunday in the […]

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 next time I write this article, it'll be July! Yes, the season is nearly halfway through. It's easy to view what's happened thus far as a finite trend, but the second half is a brand-new ballgame. Don't stop scouring the wire for a […]

Gunnar Henderson Taking The Day Off Monday
Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson is not in the team's starting lineup on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds. Henderson, who hits left-handed, will be given a day of rest as the Orioles face Reds left-hander Brandon Williamson. Instead, Ramon Urias will get the nod at the hot corner and will bat fifth in the batting […]

Jordan Westburg Bats Seventh In MLB Debut
The Baltimore Orioles will start rookie call-up Jordan Westburg at second base on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds and left-hander Brandon Williamson, and he will bat seventh in the order behind All-Star center fielder Cedric Mullins. The 24-year-old spent the first half of the season raking at Triple-A Norfolk to the tune of a .295/.372/.567 […]

Noelvi Marte Promoted To Triple-A
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Noelvi Marte has earned himself a promotion to Triple-A Louisville. The Reds already have shortstops Matt McLain and Elly De La Cruz making an impact at the big league level. Marte could be the next in line to make it to the Reds roster. The 21-year-old is slashing .281/.356/.464 with eight homers, […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/26/23
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/26/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Just a small little six-gamer on FD and DK today. Starting Pitchers Each day we try to give you some pitchers to target at each price tier, starting with the more expensive pitchers you're […]

Orioles To Call Up Prospect Jordan Westburg
The Baltimore Orioles are planning to call up top infield prospect Jordan Westburg from Triple-A Norfolk before Monday's game, according to a source. Westburg has hit an impressive .295/.372/.567 with a .939 OPS, 18 home runs, 15 doubles, two triples, 54 RBI, six stolen bases and 57 runs scored in 67 games for Norfolk to […]

Tim Anderson Getting A Day Off
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is not in the starting lineup on Sunday as the team takes on the visiting Boston Red Sox. Anderson recently missed five games earlier this week with a shoulder injury, and when he returned on Friday and Saturday, the White Sox had him playing second base. It looks like […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates On Byron Buxton, Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, Sean Murphy, Max Muncy
After witnessing the Angels hand the Rockies a 25-1 beating on Saturday night, we are reminded just how cruel things can get throughout any MLB season. Of course, fantasy managers sometimes feel the pain even more, especially for those with significant voids in the lineup. As we enter the final week of June, the injuries […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/25/23
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 […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 14
Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 14. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on […]

Royce Lewis (SS, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 38% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Royce Lewis, the former first-overall pick, has had a productive month at the plate for Minnesota, slashing .309/.329/.456 with three home runs and nine RBI during June. The Twins, however, are 10-12 this month and have a thin lead in the AL […]

Javier Baez (SS, DET) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 44% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Confession time: I have been playing fantasy baseball for the entirety of Javier Baez's career. Over the past five years, that's been five or six leagues per season. I do not recall ever having Baez on any of those teams. He strikes […]