Jake Cronenworth Powers Friars To Victory

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth went 2-for-4 with a home run, and two RBI Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Cronenworth accounted for both Friar runs in the 2-0 victory, singling in second baseman Adam Frazier in the first inning before launching an offering from D-Backs starter Madison Bumgarner into the seats in the fourth […]

Tim Anderson Picks Up Three Hits

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson went 3-for-5 with two runs, a double and solo home run in Sunday's victory versus the Chicago Cubs. Anderson was originally scheduled to get a day of rest, but was later inserted into the lineup when Leury Garcia was scratched from the lineup. Anderson would leadoff the game with […]

Jorge Polanco Homers Twice In Sunday's Win

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in Sunday's win over the Astros. Polanco was busy as a run-producer, adding to the Minnesota lead with a solo shot in the fifth, then breaking the game open with a three-run blast in the seventh. The switch-hitter has legitimately […]

Point League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 20

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. With under two months left in the fantasy baseball season and people shifting attention to fantasy football, this is the time for dedicated players to put their foot on the pedal and make their move. You should have a clear idea by mid-August of […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20

Here we are again, staring down the barrel of another fantasy baseball stretch run. Unlike last year, it only feels like the season just started. Then again, if you've been less than successful at navigating the minefields of injuries, COVID cases, and the league's half-cocked crackdown on foreign substances, it may seem to you that this season […]

Gleyber Torres To Get MRI On Thumb

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (thumb) enjoyed a strong day at the plate in Sunday's loss but appeared to injure his thumb. Torres swiped his 12th base of the season but jammed his thumb while sliding into the bag. He stayed in the game until the ninth inning, ultimately being replaced by Tyler Wade. […]

Niko Goodrum To Be Activated From IL Tuesday

Detroit Tigers infielder Niko Goodrum (calf) will be activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's game, the team announced on Twitter on Sunday. To make room for his arrival, the Tigers optioned shortstop Zack Short to Triple-A Toledo. Goodrum landed on the injured list with a left calf strain in mid-July, and prior […]

Gleyber Torres To Have MRI On Thumb

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (thumb) will have an MRI on his thumb after exiting the game in the ninth inning, according to Lindsey Adler of The Athletic. Adler reports that he appeared to have jammed his hand on a stolen base attempt earlier in the game, and manager Aaron Boone said that there […]

Mets Are Optimistic About Javier Baez's Injury

The New York Mets are feeling optimistic about shortstop Javier Baez (hip) after his early exit from Sunday's game, according to Tim Britton of The Athletic. Manager Luis Rojas said that the team is much more optimistic after the game than they were when Baez exited with left hip tightness, with Rojas adding they were […]

Jean Segura Homers In Win Over Mets On Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jean Segura went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a win over the Mets on Sunday. Segura got the Phillies on the board early, launching a first-inning homer off of Mets starter Taijuan Walker. The veteran middle infielder can flash occasional power as the homer was his eighth of the […]

Tim Anderson Will Rest On Sunday Night

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will sit out on Sunday night versus the Chicago Cubs. Anderson has been in a slump with 11 hits over his last 52 at-bats, but is still having a good season overall with a .292 batting average to go along with 10 home runs, 21 RBI and 16 stolen […]

Javier Baez Dealing With Hip Tightness

Updating an earlier report, New York Mets shortstop Javier Baez (hip) exited Sunday's game due to left hip tightness, according to Tim Britton of The Athletic. Baez was seen grimacing in pain in the dugout in the fifth inning after he was unable to run out of the batter's box on a groundout to second […]

Gavin Lux Set To Begin Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers middle infielder Gavin Lux (hamstring) will begin his rehab assignment for Triple-A Oklahoma City. Lux has been sidelined since July 19 with a left hamstring strain. Lux entered the season as the Dodgers second baseman and one of the more hyped prospects, but he hasn't delivered on the stat sheet. Prior to […]

Javier Baez Exits Game With Apparent Injury

New York Mets shortstop Javier Baez exited Sunday's game with an apparent injury, according to Justin Toscano of NorthJersey.com. On a groundout to second base in the top of the fifth, Baez did not run out of the batters box and was then seen grimacing in pain in the dugout afterwards. Jonathan Villar moved from […]

Point League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 20

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 8/8/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/8 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 8/8/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick […]

Elvis Andrus Collects Two Hits In Victory Over Rangers

Oakland Athletics shortstop Elvis Andrus went 2-for-3 with a walk, and RBI, and a run scored in a win over the Rangers on Saturday. The veteran shortstop needed a game like this as he had just one hit in his previous 15 at-bats coming into the game. Andrus is batting just .233 with a .283 […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 20

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 who […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (8/8/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Hello RotoBallers! We have a nice-sized Sunday main slate to dissect with lots of batting and pitching options for us to consider. We have some good pitching options on this slate so we will need to figure out which one can get us a few strikeouts and a win while also choosing between some great […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 8/8/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/8/2021. These picks will target low-priced players who can help you build winning lineups for your DFS contests on FanDuel and DraftKings. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought-of guys. They usually lay […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 20

The second half of the baseball season is in full swing and the race to make the playoffs, whether your favorite MLB team or your fantasy team, is in full swing. Knowing injury timelines is now at a vital part of the fantasy baseball season. There are still many injury questions that have to be […]

Wander Franco Blasts Fourth Homer In Saturday’s Win

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Wander Franco went 1-for-5 with a solo home run during Saturday's 12-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles. The rookie phenom took Orioles reliever Cesar Valdez deep in the eighth inning for the Rays fourth home run of the game. He's starting to heat up in August, hitting .300 (6-for-20) with a […]

Hoy Park Extends Hitting Streak To Six Games

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Hoy Park extended his hitting streak to six games on Saturday, finishing 1-for-4 at the plate in an 11-3 loss to the Reds. Ever since being acquired from the Yankees prior to the deadline, he's been a solid middle infield option in deeper formats as he's slashing .381/.435/.571 with three RBI and […]

Trea Turner Batting Leadoff Against Angels

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Trea Turner will bat leadoff against the Angels on Saturday night. The 28-year-old will enter the starting lineup with his new team for the first time and make the move over to second base, as expected. Turner has been out of commission since the end of July after testing positive for […]

Andres Gimenez Recalled From Triple-A

Cleveland Indians shortstop Andres Gimenez has been recalled from Triple-A Columbus, according to Ashley Bastock of the Beacon Journal. To make room for him on the roster, the Indians optioned relief pitcher J.C. Mejia to Triple-A. Gimenez appeared in 29 games with Cleveland earlier this year, slashing .179/.226/.308 with two homers, four steals, five RBI […]

Marcus Semien Walks It Off For Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Marcus Semien was the hero in Saturday's first game of a doubleheader, swatting a walkoff home run to propel his club to a 1-0 victory. On an afternoon dominated by pitching on both sides, the 31-year-old veteran hit the first pitch of the inning delivered from Matt Barnes over the […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Collects Three Hits

Texas Rangers infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa put together a nice three-hit performance against the Oakland Athletics on Friday. He went 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI in the 4-1 loss. The Rangers only managed six hits and Kiner-Falefa had three of them and the lone run batted in. Kiner-Falefa is batting .259/.293/.353 with six homers […]

Fantasy Trade Deadline Advice - The Bigger Picture

The MLB trade deadline came and went like a category five hurricane (or typhoon, for those on the other side of the Pacific). We are still picking up the pieces, trying to make sense of what is left in the aftermath. This year, the rich got richer in L.A. and New York while non-contenders like […]

The Outsiders: Deeper Pitching Prospects to Know for Dynasty Leagues

Welcome the latest update of The Outsiders, where I highlight pitching prospects that should be on your radar in deep dynasty leagues. For "standard" dynasty leagues, we have RotoBaller's Premium Top 250 Dynasty Prospect Rankings, updated and maintained by our prospect guru Marc Hulet. But for you degenerates who participate in the deepest of dynasty […]