All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/22/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/22/22 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 […]

Buddy Kennedy Suffers Wrist Injury On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Buddy Kennedy (wrist) was removed from Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres due to left wrist discomfort. The injury occurred during one of his swings in his at-bat in the top of the fourth inning. He was replaced in the bottom of the fourth inning by Josh Rojas. Kennedy was called […]

Jeter Downs To Make His MLB Debut On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Jeter Downs will be making his MLB debut in Wednesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Xander Bogaerts will be given a day of rest for the game and Downs will fill in as the team's starting shortstop. Downs was called up from Triple-A on Monday, but he spent the first […]

Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts To Rest On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers and shortstop Xander Bogaerts will be getting the day off on Wednesday as the team closes out its three-game series against the Detroit Tigers. Red Sox manager Alex Cora stated that he wanted to rest some of his regulars for the game. Bobby Dalbec will be getting the […]

Brandon Crawford Believes He'll Only Miss A Few Days

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (knee) suffered a left knee injury during Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. The injury occurred while he was sliding into home plate. After the game, Crawford stated that he was going for a "late slide" on the play and that his shin guard jammed into his knee. He […]

Royce Lewis Undergoes Surgery On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Royce Lewis (knee) underwent knee surgery on Tuesday. He suffered a partially torn ACL and is expected to miss the next 12-16 months. The 23-year-old his .300 with two home runs, five RBI, and five runs across 12 games before suffering the injury. It was the second time Lewis tore an ACL […]

Brandon Crawford Exits Tuesday's Game Early

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (ankle) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves with an apparent ankle injury. He appeared to jam his ankle pretty hard on his late slide at the plate in the fourth inning. The 35-year-old went 1-for-1 with an RBI and a run scored before exiting. Crawford is […]

Wander Franco Could Return This Weekend

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (quadriceps) could return to the majors on either Saturday or Sunday, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Franco began a rehab assignment with the Rookie-level Florida Complex League Rays this past weekend and he's having his assignment transferred to Triple-A on Wednesday. He will play in […]

Ketel Marte To Return From Injury On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Ketel Marte (hamstring) will be back in action for Tuesday night's game against the San Diego Padres. He will be batting third and slotting in as designated hitter for the game. Marte missed each of the team's last four games with what was described as a mild left hamstring strain. The 28-year-old […]

Jeremy Pena Takes Swings In The Batting Cage

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (thumb) took some swings in the batting cage ahead of the team's matchup against the New York Mets on Tuesday. It marked the first time he'd swung the bat since injuring his left thumb about a week ago. He went through some fielding drills on Tuesday as well. He spoke […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Remains Out On Tuesday

New York Yankees shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa (hamstring) is being held out of the starting lineup once again on Tuesday as the team takes on left-hander Jalen Beeks and the Tampa Bay Rays. Gleyber Torres will be covering shortstop for the game. IKF is dealing with left hamstring soreness and this will be his third straight […]

Oneil Cruz Hitting Sixth Again Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Oneil Cruz is hitting sixth in the batting order for the second straight day on Tuesday against Chicago Cubs right-hander Matt Swarmer. The 6-foot-7, 220-pound shortstop made his big-league season debut on Monday against the Cubs and went 2-for-5 with a double, four RBI and two runs scored in the 12-1 […]

Alcides Escobar Reinstated From Injured List Tuesday

The Washington Nationals reinstated infielder Alcides Escobar (hamstring) from the injured list. The veteran infielder is batting .220 with a .264 on-base percentage and a stolen base in 118 plate appearances in his second season with the Nationals. Capable of playing shortstop, second base, and third base, Escobar will give Washington another infield option alongside […]

Wander Franco Moving His Rehab To Triple-A

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (quadriceps) began his minor league rehab assignment for the Rookie-level Florida Complex League Rays on June 18 by going 1-for-4 with a triple as the designated hitter. He also went 2-for-3 with a double while playing six innings at shortstop on Monday. Franco will now have Tuesday off before […]

Vaughn Grissom Enjoys Big Week In Minors

Atlanta Braves infield prospect Vaughn Grissom has looked great since being drafted in the 11th round of the 2019 draft. Since then, he has moved his way into sixth on MLB Pipeline's ranking of Braves prospects. He is a well-balanced hitter at the plate, showing great patience, composure, and a knack for seeing the ball […]

Oneil Cruz Drives In Four In Season Debut

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz had a fantastic season debut in the team's 12-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Monday. He went 2-for-5 with a double, four RBI and two runs in the game. The 23-year-old should serve as the Pirates' everyday shortstop going forward and he's a great player to add in all […]

Hitter Advanced Metrics Risers and Fallers - Sprint Speed for Week 11

Enough with the hitting stats, let's turn to something a little different this week and measure running. Steals are still an integral part of the fantasy baseball universe but it can be hard to determine who is capable of helping out in that category on a regular basis. That said, I'll provide some analysis on […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/21/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Father's day to all the dads out there! It's Sunday Funday, and we're ready for a full slate of MLB action. For those who are not familiar, welcome back my fellow RotoBallers to our free daily article for MLB DFS lineup picks and value plays. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/21/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/21/22 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 […]

C.J. Abrams Recalled Monday

The San Diego Padres recalled infielder C.J. Abrams from Triple-A El Paso on Monday. Abrams is starting at shortstop and hitting eighth against the Arizona Diamondbacks for Monday's game at Petco Park. The team was expected to recall the rookie prospect after Manny Machado's (ankle) injury on Sunday and they did just that to provide […]

Tim Anderson Activated, Leading Off On Monday

The Chicago White Sox have activated shortstop Tim Anderson (groin) from the 10-day injured list. He will be batting leadoff in Monday's series opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. Anderson was sidelined for about three weeks with a strained right groin. The 28-year-old has been held to just 40 games this year due to injuries, […]

Red Sox Recall Jeter Downs

The Boston Red Sox recalled infielder Jeter Downs from Triple-A on Monday. Downs was hitting .180 with a .297 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and 11 stolen bases in 222 plate appearances for Boston's Triple-A affiliate this season. With experience at both shortstop and second base, he'll give the Red Sox some additional middle infield […]

C.J. Abrams Expected To Be Recalled

Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reported on Sunday that San Diego Padres shortstop C.J. Abrams was pulled from the lineup for Triple-A El Paso and could be headed to the big-league squad. Padres third baseman Manny Machado (ankle) suffered a left ankle sprain on Sunday and could be sidelined for the immediate future. […]

Trea Turner Extends Hit Streak To 12 Games On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and three strikeouts in Sunday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The stolen base was his 14th of the year and his lone hit of the day, a single, extended his hit streak to 12 games. Over the course of his current hit streak, […]

Wander Franco Triples In First Rehab Outing

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (quadriceps) began a rehab assignment with the Florida Complex League Rays on Saturday. He played designated hitter in Saturday's game and went 1-for-4 with a triple. Franco has been sidelined since the end of May with a right quadriceps strain. He got the day off on Sunday and he […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Dealing With Hamstring Soreness

New York Yankees shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa (hamstring) was held out of action for Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. He is dealing with hamstring soreness. Marwin Gonzalez covered shortstop for the game. If IKF had been healthy, he likely would have been utilized as a pinch-runner for Giancarlo Stanton in the ninth inning. It […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/20/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/20/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Monday! We have a fresh week of baseball and we'll get it started with a really nice DFS slate tonight. There are no weather concerns in the forecasts right now, so we can move […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the back nine of June! This waiver wire piece is meant to accompany you while evaluating your team as the midseason mark bears down upon us. Take a deep breath, RotoBallers, because a lot can and will happen in the second half of […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 11

Welcome back to The Cut List. 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 the hot seat […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/20/22): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! This is John Brubaker filling in for Euan Leith dropping some of my favorite plays for tonight's slate. Mondays are typically one of my favorite days to play MLB DFS, as we don't have a super overwhelming slate, but a decent-sized night slate to get the week rolling. It's certainly an "ace […]