No Update Yet On Javier Baez

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez was injured during Sunday's matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Although the exact nature of the ailment is unknown, skipper David Ross indicated that he suffered an injury below the knee, possibly to his foot or ankle. Baez should be considered day-to-day at the moment, with an update regarding his availability […]

Kike Hernandez (2B/SS/OF, BOS) - Week 18 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 44% of leagues ANALYSIS: When we last saw Kike Hernandez (pronounced KEE-KAY), he was mashing lefties for the Dodgers for the last few years. That limited his chances. His career high in at-bats is 414, set in 2019 when the Dodgers had a lot of […]

Gleyber Torres Collects Two Hits, Stolen Base

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres picked up two hits and another stolen base in Sunday's 5-4 loss to Boston. Torres doubled and scored in the fourth inning, later singling in a run and stealing second base. The shortstop has collected a hit in eight straight games and has run wild on the basepaths lately, […]

Deven Marrero Has The Best Game Of His Career On Sunday

Miami Marlins infielder Deven Marrero had the best game of his baseball career in Sunday's win over the San Diego Padres. Marrero went 3-for-4 with a home run, two singles, three runs scored, and an RBI. Marrero got the start at shortstop so that starter Miguel Rojas could have a day off. Anyone who happened […]

Aledmys Diaz To Be Activated From IL Monday

Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz (hand) will be activated from the injured list on Monday and join the team in Seattle, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Diaz landed on the injured list at the beginning of June with a fractured left hand. Prior to the injury, he was slashing .278/.341/.435 with three home runs, […]

Luis Urias Isn't Starting On Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Luis Urias isn't in the team's lineup on Sunday as they get set to take on the Chicago White Sox and right-handed starter Lance Lynn. Urias has provided both the Brewers and fantasy managers with some solid production this season, hitting .237 with a .333 on-base percentage, 13 home runs, and […]

Corey Seager Likely To Go On Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Sunday that it's likely that shortstop Corey Seager (hand) will head out on a rehab assignment before returning to the active roster. Seager is currently at the Dodgers training facility center in Arizona and has continued to progress towards his return. Seager has been sidelined since May […]

Jorge Polanco Absent From Sunday's Lineup With Back Issue

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco (back) is absent from Sunday's lineup with a back issue. Polanco is getting a day off to rest his lower back, which has been bothering him a bit lately. Fantasy managers should consider Polanco, who owns a .873 OPS with five homers in July, day-to-day for now. Nick Gordon […]

Freddy Galvis To Play In Rehab Games Soon

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Freddy Galvis (quadriceps) will participate in rehab games sometime within the next few days. Galvis has been out for about a month because of a right calf strain, and the latest update keeps him in line with the July 30 anticipated return date. The 31-year-old still has value, although not as much […]

Cubs Activate David Bote, Option Trevor Megill

The Chicago Cubs have activated infielder David Bote from the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Bote has been sidelined since May 29 with a separated shoulder and will be thrown right back into the lineup versus the Arizona Diamondbacks this afternoon. Bote has played all over the diamond for the Cubs and will be at […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 7/25/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 7/25 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 7/25/21 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 […]

Nicky Lopez Goes 3-For-3 In Saturday's Win

Kansas City Royals shortstop Nicky Lopez had a fantastic day at the plate in Saturday's 9-8 win over the Detroit Tigers. He went 3-for-3 with a double, a walk, two runs and an RBI. Lopez has had a fantastic month of July, slashing .339/.413/.429 with 10 RBI and nine runs. He has walked six times […]

Dansby Swanson Hits Two Doubles On Saturday

Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson joined in on the hit parade against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. He went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a walk, and one RBI in the 15-3 blowout win. It has been an overall disappointing season for Swanson, but he has picked it up lately. Swanson is hitting .317/.377/.635 over the […]

Joey Wendle Collects Four Hits On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Joey Wendle went 4-for-5 with two doubles during Saturday's 8-2 win over the Guardians. The 31-year-old has been an excellent source for batting average and is hitting 370 (10-for-27) with three doubles, a triple, three RBI, and a walk since the All-Star break. A crowded roster keeps him from playing every […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 7/25/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 7/25/2021. 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 […]

Daily Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the July 25th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (7/25/21): 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 […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Smacks 30th Homer

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. reached the 30-homer plateau Saturday, smacking a solo shot off Miami Marlins starting pitcher Braxton Garrett in the top of the first inning. Tatis Jr. also singled in four at-bats. Tatis Jr. has now accomplished the impressive feat of having 30 homers and 20 steals in a season, […]

Adalberto Mondesi Could Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (oblique) could begin a rehab assignment within the next two weeks, according to Jesse Newell of the Kansas City Star. There's still no timetable of just when he'll be able to return, but this is a step in the right direction and provides a glimmer of clarity on where […]

Marcus Semien Goes Yard In Win

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Marcus Semien clubbed his 24th long ball of the season on Saturday as his club defeated the Mets 10-3. His three-run shot in the fifth inning chased starter Taijuan Walker from the ballgame as he went on to add a single to finish the game going 2-for-5 with a pair […]

Bo Bichette Goes 3-For-4 Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette got his first career start out of the cleanup spot on Saturday and went on to go 3-for-4 with three runs and two RBI in the club's 10-3 win over the Mets. The 23-year-old swatted a pair of singles and also chipped in with his 17th dinger of the […]

Jordy Mercer Injured Again

Washington Nationals shortstop Jordy Mercer (calf) was placed on the 10-day injured list. The 34-year-old veteran is currently dealing with a left leg strain, and it's even more unfortunate considering he was just activated from the IL over a week ago after spending time on the shelf with a right quad strain. Although Mercer has […]

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 second half of the baseball season is well underway, and with it, your hopes for a fantasy baseball championship. I don't have much time or energy this week due to a medical emergency in the family, but I still want to get some […]

Gleyber Torres Steals A Pair Of Bases In Victory

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres went 1-for-4 with an RBI and two stolen bases in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Red Sox. Torres helped the Yankees rally in the eighth inning, singling in a run and then stealing second and third pulling off the double steal with Greg Allen on his second swiped bag. […]

Brandon Crawford Resumes Baseball Activities

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (oblique) is starting baseball activities on Saturday, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Crawford has been shut down since being placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a mild oblique strain, and this appears to be a sign that things are on track for […]

Taylor Walls Demoted On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls was demoted to Triple-A Durham before Saturday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Walls made his major league debut on May 22 and slashed .212/.315/.327 with one home run and three stolen bases during his time with the club. The Rays called up right-hander Sean Poppen to take his spot […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Collects Two Hits On Friday

Texas Rangers infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa appears to be getting back into his groove at the plate. On Friday, he went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a run scored in the 7-3 loss to the Houston Astros. There is not a whole lot of positive things coming from this Rangers' lineup right now. Kiner-Falefa is […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 7/24/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 7/24 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 7/24/21 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 […]

Is the Home Run Derby a Power Killer?

I don't know about you all, but for as far back as I can remember, I know I've heard fans and media talk about how after a player competes in the Home Run Derby they almost always seem to "lose their swing" and have a power drop-off in the second half. I've heard that repeated […]

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 […]