Jackson Holliday Knocks In Two

Baltimore Orioles shortstop prospect Jackson Holliday continued his hot start to the season with a two-hit, two-RBI showing for High-A Aberdeen. The 2022 first-overall pick is now slashing 273/.415/.455 with a home run, four stolen bases, seven runs, and an RBI in his first nine games at the High-A level. The Orioles promoted the 19-year-old […]

Bobby Witt Jr. To Return On Saturday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (rest) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Oakland Athletics. The 22-year-old is back after getting a routine rest day on Friday. He'll bat leadoff and play shortstop versus lefty Ken Waldichuk on Saturday. Witt is slashing .237.281/.435 with five home runs, 13 RBI, […]

Ji Hwan Bae Available Off The Bench

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Ji Hwan Bae (ankle) is available off the bench for Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Bae suffered a minor ankle injury during Friday's contest. The Pirates will give him an additional day off on Saturday to recover. However, Bae could come off the bench to bat or pinch-run if needed. […]

Oswald Peraza Absent From The Yankees Lineup

New York Yankees infielder Oswald Peraza (ankle) is not in the lineup for Saturday's showdown against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 22-year-old is dealing with a right ankle sprain and is considered day-to-day. There's a good chance he'll avoid a trip to the injured list but fantasy managers shouldn't count on seeing him for the […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/6/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/6/23 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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Jose Altuve, Jacob deGrom, Liam Hendriks, Tyler Glasnow and more

The topsy-turvy baseball season continues chugging along into May. The Pirates are in first place along with the Rays and the Yankees and Cardinals are in last place. Just like we all expected. The new rules in baseball may have something to do with these results with more stolen bases and more offense in general. […]

Anthony Volpe Steals His 11th Base Friday

New York Yankees rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe still hasn't been thrown out on the base paths in 2023. Volpe went 2-for-5 as the leadoff hitter in the team's 5-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays and stole his 11th base of the season. The 22-year-old may only be hitting .221 (23-for-104) with three doubles, a […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/6/23): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Saturday RotoBallers, and happy baseball season! This is John Brubaker dropping some of my favorite plays for today's slate! I'm so excited that MLB DFS back, and here's a chance to start the season off on the right foot! We have a decent slate tonight, with eight games on tap. Let's get right to […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty News and Notes: Rookie Arms, Cincinnati Prospect Bats, and More

In the dynasty world, news and notes articles take on a whole new meaning. Not only are we discussing short-term value with these players, but we need to look long-term as well. A good dynasty manager is like Crazy Eyes from the movie Mr. Deeds. You have to have one eye on the present and […]

Braden Shewmake Making Big-League Debut Friday

Atlanta Braves shortstop prospect Braden Shewmake was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett and will make his major-league debut on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Dean Kremer. Shewmake is starting at shortstop and is hitting ninth in the batting order. With Vaughn Grissom hitting a lowly .190 with seven strikeouts in his last six […]

Jorge Mateo Hitting Leadoff, Austin Hays Still Out Friday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo is batting leadoff on Friday against left-hander Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves, while outfielder Austin Hays (finger) misses another contest. Mateo will be hitting in the top spot in Baltimore's order for the first time this year, but he's certainly earned it by hitting .321 (27-for-84) with five doubles, […]

Top 250 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (May Updates)

With the first month of the MLB season in the books, it's time to check-in on some dynasty prospects! Welcome RotoBallers to the latest edition of our dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings for the 2023 season. In this article below, you'll see our first in-season list of the top 250 MLB prospect rankings for fantasy […]

Orlando Arcia Begins Taking Dry Swings

Atlanta Braves infielder Orlando Arcia (wrist) started taking dry swings on Thursday. Arcia is starting to ramp up his baseball activities after he suffered a microfracture in his left wrist on April 12. There's still no timetable for the 28-year-old's return from the injured list, though, and he's likely to need to go on a […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/05/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

There are 11 games on what is an attractive slate both from a starting pitching and hitting standpoint. Which arms will reign supreme? That is the question as we look for a foundation to build upon as we trudge forward toward the weekend! Remember, this 11-game slate locks at 7:05 PM ET on Thursday, May […]

Early-Season Outliers - Players to Buy or Sell for Fantasy Baseball

I wrote this post a handful of times last year, and I wanted to get back to it. It is probably best to run about once a month, so let's get it started here. A lot of weird stuff can happen in the game of baseball over a small sample. One month of games, which […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/5/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/5/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's a beautiful Friday in America, and we have a great slate of baseball games on tap. There are 12 games on this Friday slate, so we have a lot to talk about! Let's pop […]

Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds: Using Average Exit Velocity to Predict Regression (Week 6)

Welcome to the second edition of Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds for the 2023 fantasy baseball season! Be sure to also check out all of our Statcast analysis for fantasy baseball, including the weekly series by Connelly Doan about Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds. We're still early enough into the 2023 MLB regular season that […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Doubles, Drives In One Thursday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. went 3-for-5 with a double, a walk, a run, and an RBI in a 13-10 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday. Witt brought Michael Massey around to score on a seventh-inning single, tying the game at 8-8. The 22-year-old has been slumping at the plate of late, […]

Tim Anderson Resting Against Twins

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is not in the starting lineup versus right-hander Pablo Lopez and the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Anderson returned from the injured list on Tuesday and went hitless, but he rebounded with three hits on Wednesday and will get a breather as we head into the weekend. The 29-year-old All-Star […]

Mike Trout Resting, Zach Neto Returns Thursday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is not in the team's starting lineup on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Meanwhile, rookie shortstop Zach Neto (finger) is back at shortstop and is hitting leadoff against Cardinals right-hander Jack Flaherty. Trout is getting a normal day of rest after starting each of the team's last 11 […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Bryce Harper, Adolis Garcia, Logan Allen, more

Welcome back RotoBallers! Week 6 has arrived, and April is in the record books as we turn the calendar toward May. It's time for another rankings check-in. Below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated 2023 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) as of May 3, 2023. These rankings are being […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/4/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have a loaded Thursday extravaganza today. There are nine matinee games for our enjoyment today. The weather has been an issue at times this week, so keep an eye to the sky in Washington and Denver, but other than that, let's go! This article contains my picks for the nine-game main slate on Thursday, […]

Overvalued, Undervalued Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Fantasy Baseball (Week 6)

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball, almost as much as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and then see their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/4/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/4/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. This article is for the 9 games on the MAIN slate for FanDuel at DraftKings that kicks off at 1:05 EST today!   Top Pitchers for 5/4/23 Each day we try to give you some […]

Wander Franco Slugs Homer Against Pirates Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco had an impressive game on Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, going 2-for-5 at the plate. He hit a single and a solo homer while striking out once. Franco contributed to the team's win by driving in two runs and scoring three times, resulting in an 8-1 victory for the […]

Oswald Peraza Going For X-Rays After Rolling Ankle

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that rookie shortstop Oswald Peraza (ankle) is going for X-rays after rolling his ankle during a stolen-base attempt in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians. The Yankees are unsure yet on whether Peraza will require a stint on the injured list, and we probably won't know more […]

Adalberto Mondesi To Visit With Doctor

Boston Red Sox shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (knee) will visit with a doctor in Boston to determine the next step in his rehab from a torn ACL. For weeks now, Mondesi has been doing hitting and fielding drills, but he has yet to play in games or begin a minor-league rehab assignment. If doctors like what […]

Zach Neto Day-To-Day With Finger Contusion

Los Angeles Angels rookie shortstop Zach Neto (finger) was removed from Wednesday's game early against the St. Louis Cardinals with a right-finger contusion. He's being listed as day-to-day for now, which means he may not have to miss much time at all, if any. Neto was hit by a pitch on his right hand while […]

Orelvis Martinez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Orelvis Martinez, SS, Toronto Blue Jays ANALYSIS: One of the elite prospects in the 2018 international signing class and produced big raw power in his debut at the Florida complex in 2019 and across both A-ball levels in 2021, earning him rankings into the top 50 in prospect lists before the 2022 season. Then, […]

Jose Salas - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Jose Salas, SS, Minnesota Twins ANALYSIS: While many viewed the Twins/Marlins trade this offseason as a swap of Luis Arraez and Pablo Lopez, which could be considered a fairly even trade at this point for each club, the full trade included two well-regarded prospects also going to Minnesota, and Salas is one of those that could strongly […]