DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/20/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

There's a little more of an even split in the FanDuel and DraftKings tournaments tonight compared to the last few Saturdays. There are six matinees, leaving a nine-game main slate. It takes some of the talent out of the pool, but there are still plenty of good spots tonight. There are two pitchers costing more […]

Xander Bogaerts Ejected Friday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts was ejected from Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles for arguing balls and strikes. Bogaerts was given a quick hook after objecting to a low pitch that was called for strike three in the fourth inning. Manager Alex Cora joined the argument and was also ejected from the contest. […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/19/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/19/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Huge, massive, large 14-game slate on a Friday. I'm running another Friday night $5 contest which you can join through the link below. Tonight’s MLB contest link:https://t.co/aYXHDYwaz1— Jon Anderson (@JonPgh) August 19, 2022 Let's give […]

Marco Luciano Returns To Action

San Francisco Giants shortstop prospect Marco Luciano (back) returned to the lineup on Thursday for the first time since June 3. The Giants top prospect had been sidelined with a back injury, but he looked healthy on Thursday for High-A Eugene. In the contest, the 20-year-old went 1-for-4 with a single. Luciano is a consensus […]

Jordan Lawlar Continues To Show Talent In High-A

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop prospect Jordan Lawlar went 1-for-4 with a walk and two stolen bases on Thursday for High-A Hillsboro. One of Lawlar's stolen bases was of home and that shows a glimpse of his high IQ on the basepaths. The sixth overall pick in 2021, Lawler has shown the ability to be a five-tool […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/19/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It's another massive Friday night slate with 14 games on the main slate on both FanDuel and DraftKings! That's a lot of players to sort through, but don't worry because I got your back and I am going to give you some of the best spots to further examine before making your lineup decisions tonight. […]

Elvis Andrus Signs With White Sox

The Chicago White Sox signed free-agent shortstop Elvis Andrus to an undisclosed deal on Thursday after he was released by the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday, according to sources. Andrus is expected to join the White Sox in Cleveland on Friday for the start of their series against the Guardians. Chicago has been using Romy Gonzalez, […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 19

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 […]

Breakout Hitters for Fantasy Baseball - MLB Batters Rising for Week 19

Welcome back to another edition of my "Breakout Hitters To Watch" series. What we're doing here is taking a good, close look at the hitting data each week to see which hitters are standing out the most. At times this year, I have gone away from the "breakout" term to just highlight hitters that have […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Benched On Thursday

New York Yankees shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's contest against the Toronto Blue Jays. The absence is not injury related. Rather, Kiner-Falefa gets a day off after starting nine consecutive games and producing subpar numbers during that span. Rookie infielder Oswaldo Cabrera, who made his MLB debut at third base […]

Wander Franco Remains Out At Triple-A

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (hand, wrist) remains out of the starting lineup on his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Thursday. Franco will miss his second straight game in the minors while managing hand/wrist soreness, but he should return to the lineup shortly. It was originally believed that he could come […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/18/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/18/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top […]

White Sox A Likely Landing Spot For Elvis Andrus

The Chicago White Sox are a likely landing spot for free-agent shortstop Elvis Andrus, who was released by the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday. The two sides are in talks, but nothing is official yet. With Tim Anderson (finger) out for at least five weeks after having surgery on the middle finger of his left hand, […]

Trea Turner Draws Walk On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner recorded a walk on Wednesday. It was his first since August 1, bringing his 13-game streak without a free pass to an end. He went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in the contest. Turner has reached base in 11 of his last 12 games and is now 15-for-51 (.294) during […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/18/22): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! This is John Brubaker dropping some of my favorite plays for today's slate. After a few weeks of relatively normal Thursday slates, we're hit with a five-game main slate this evening. Not only that, pitching is extremely top-heavy, with guys like Jacob deGrom, Max Fried, and Shane McClanahan taking the ball for […]

Luis Rengifo Exits Early With Back Tightness

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo (back) was removed from Wednesday's loss to the Seattle Mariners due to back tightness. He went 1-for-4 with an RBI double before exiting with the injury. The 25-year-old is considered day-to-day, and his next chance to return is Friday against the Detroit Tigers. He has been locked in the […]

Wander Franco Could Resume Rehab Assignment On Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (hand) is hopeful to resume his rehab assignment on Thursday, according to manager Kevin Cash. The switch-hitting slugger was pulled from his first rehab game due to soreness in his hand. The organization doesn't believe that the soreness is anything serious. The hope is that this isn't setback and […]

Jon Daniels Out As Rangers President

The Texas Rangers announced on Wednesday that president Jon Daniels is out as president of baseball operations. General manager Chris Young is now in complete charge of the front office. Daniels has been fired after 17 years leading the organization. The Rangers will have a losing record in 2022 for the sixth year in a […]

Oswaldo Cabrera Hitting Sixth In MLB Debut

The New York Yankees called up infield prospect Oswaldo Cabrera from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday, and he'll make his major league debut against Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Corey Kluber. Cabrera is starting at third base and is hitting sixth in the batting order. The 23-year-old is the team's No. 14 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and […]

Xander Bogaerts In Wednesday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (shin) is back in the lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Roansy Contreras. Bogaerts is enjoying another quality season at the plate, batting .303 with a .373 on-base percentage, nine home runs and seven stolen bases in 466 plate appearances. He'll hit third […]

Athletics Release Elvis Andrus

The Oakland Athletics released infielder Elvis Andrus on Wednesday. The 33-year-old appeared in 106 games for the A's this season, hitting .237 with a .301 on-base percentage, eight home runs, and seven stolen bases in 386 plate appearances. Andrus also saw the bulk of the team's starts at shortstop this season. Nick Allen has seen […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/17/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/17/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Nine games on the night slate, and a pretty decent afternoon slate as well. We will just stick to these night games for this analysis, but follow me on Twitter for some afternoon slate thoughts! […]

Hot MLB Prospects To Watch For Fantasy Baseball - Week 19

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The All-Star Break and trade deadline is in the rearview mirror. We're heading into Week 20 of the fantasy baseball season, and the minor league season rages on. It would be foolish to proceed without highlighting the top performances from Week 19. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who […]

Aledmys Diaz Could Land On Injured List With Groin Injury

Houston Astros utility man Aledmys Diaz (groin) could be headed for the injured list after experiencing left groin discomfort in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the White Sox, per MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. Diaz started in left field and went 0-for-2 before departing and being replaced by Chas McCormick. This would be a blow to both the […]

Aledmys Diaz Injures Groin Tuesday

Updating a previous report, Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz (groin) left the game early on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox with left groin discomfort, according to the team. Diaz started in left field and went 0-for-2 before departing and being replaced by Chas McCormick. The super-utility man should be considered day-to-day for now. Entering […]

Wander Franco Dealing With Hand Soreness

The Tampa Bay Rays aren't overly concerned about shortstop Wander Franco (hand) leaving his minor league rehab game with Triple-A Durham on Tuesday due to "general soreness" in his right hand. Franco could return to action on Wednesday. The 21-year-old got off to a bad start on his minor league rehab assignment by leaving early […]

Aledmys Diaz Exits Tuesday With An Apparent Injury

Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Aledmys Diaz (undisclosed) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox with an apparent injury. He reportedly looked uncomfortable after making a catch in left field during the third inning and was removed from Tuesday's contest. The 32-year-old went 0-for-2 before exiting. Diaz is considered day-to-day, and more information about […]

Vaughn Grissom: Champ or Chump for Fantasy Baseball

When it comes to prospects, there are two camps that fantasy managers can fall into. Some have severe FOMO and attempt to roster every player called up with even a moderate pedigree, often wasting roster spots that could have been better used on older breakout players or consistent veterans. Others need a reason to roster […]

Trevor Story Takes Batting Practice On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (wrist) took batting practice on the field ahead of the team's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. This marked the first time he'd taken batting practice since injuring his hand in mid-July. The 29-year-old remains without a timetable for a return. His next step will be facing […]

Xander Bogaerts Out With Sore Shin Tuesday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (shin) is being held out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Kike Hernandez will be covering shortstop for the game. Bogaerts took a foul ball off his lower shin during this past weekend. It's unclear at this point whether or not he will miss […]