NL-Only and AL-Only Waiver Wire for Week 9

With the Major League season moving right along to the last week of May, it seems that we are past the early part of the season and we can start to take how players have performed to this point more seriously. With two full months pretty much in the books, a lot of those with […]

Niko Goodrum Scores The Only Run In 1-0 Tigers Win

Detroit Tigers utility man Niko Goodrum scored the only run in the team's 1-0 win over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday. Goodrum went 1-for-3 in the game. His only hit was an eighth inning double. He went on to score on a sacrifice fly off the bat of Robbie Grossman, giving the team a 1-0 […]

Anthony Volpe Bangs Out Four Hits At Low-A

New York Yankees prospect Anthony Volpe had the best game of his young career on Thursday when he went 4-for-5 during the first game of a double-header. The 20-year-old shortstop also hit his second home run of the season and added his eighth double. After going 0-for-4 in the follow-up contest, Volpe is now hitting […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 5/27/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 5/27/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.        Top Tournament Stacks for 5/27/21 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 […]

Gunnar Henderson’s Breakout Season Continues At Low-A

Baltimore Orioles prospect Gunnar Henderson drove in five runs during a 3-for-5 game on Wednesday. The 19-year-old shortstop is now hitting .338 through 17 games and his 30 RBIs lead the minor leagues. He's seen 12 of his 24 hits go for extra bases, including six home runs. Henderson has shown some swing-and-miss in his […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks - Early Slate (5/27/21): DraftKings, Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! We have a split Thursday slate and the focus on this article will on the four/five-game early only slate for both DraftKings and FanDuel. With the Mets and Colorado game being included on DK, they decided to make their slate a five-game slate but the only interest I have in […]

Xander Bogaerts Scores Three Runs

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts did not record a hit Wednesday, but that didn't keep him from coming around to score three times. Bogaerts went 0-for-2, but reached base twice via walk, and also drove in a run on a fielder's choice. Even in his down games, Bogaerts finds ways to contribute. Batting between […]

Mets-Rockies Postponed Wednesday

Wednesday evening's matchup between the New York Mets and the Colorado Rockies has been postponed due to inclement weather, and the game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Thursday. The first game will start at 12:10 EST. Antonio Senzatela is expected to start one game for the Rockies, and Marcus Stroman […]

Brendan Rodgers (2B/SS, COL) - Week 9 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of leagues ANALYSIS: Brendan Rodgers has recently been called up by the Colorado Rockies, and though his previous MLB runs have ended in disappointment, this might be the extended opportunity he needs to finally break through. The five-year top-rated prospect has already collected two hits […]

Yankees-Blue Jays Game Postponed Wednesday

The New York Yankees' scheduled game against the Toronto Blue Jays has been postponed due to inclement weather Wednesday. The game will be made up on Thursday as part of a doubleheader. Domingo German and Jordan Montgomery should remain as the probable starters for the Yankees unless they opt to go with a bullpen opener […]

Nico Hoerner Returns To Injured List

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. Hoerner suffered the injury when he was trying to beat out an infield hit. This will be his second stint on the injury list this season. He previously was sidelined with a strained forearm. It's a […]

Carlos Correa Hitting .213 In May

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will try and finish up the month of May strong when the team takes on the Dodgers on Wednesday. Manager Dusty Baker has tried to give Correa some rest over the past week as the impending free agent's production has dipped. Over his last 80 at-bats, the 26-year-old is slashing […]

Miguel Rojas Getting A Breather On Wednesday

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas is getting the day off on Wednesday as the team faces Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies. Jose Devers is taking over at shortstop and batting eighth in the game. Rojas was removed from Monday's game after being hit by a pitch, but the move was just a precaution, according […]

Jazz Chisholm Out Of The Lineup On Wednesday

Miami Marlins shortstop/second baseman Jazz Chisholm (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies. Isan Diaz is getting the start at second base in the game with Jose Devers at shortstop. Chisholm was forced to exit Tuesday's game due to a mild ankle sprain. He is […]

Corey Seager Doing One-Handed Workouts

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (hand) has been out for about 10 days due to a broken bone in his hand. He is expected to miss somewhere between six and eight weeks. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gave an update on Seager this Tuesday, saying that Seager has been doing various conditioning drills, such as […]

Jose Iglesias Not In Wednesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Jose Iglesias (hamstring) is not in Wednesday's lineup for the game against the Texas Rangers. Iglesias was forced to exit Tuesday's game with a cramp in his hamstring, though he is currently being considered day-to-day, so it doesn't sound like anything serious. The 31-year-old is having a solid campaign, batting .283 […]

Edmundo Sosa Moves Up To Fifth In Batting Order Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Edmundo Sosa is batting fifth and playing shortstop Wednesday versus White Sox lefty Carlos Rodon. The 25-year-old has been on fire batting near the bottom of the Cardinals' order and now will get his chance to bat behind Nolan Arenado. Sosa is riding a seven-game hit streak during which he is […]

Brandon Crawford Stays Hot, Plates Three Wednesday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford continued his hot May in Tuesday's 8-0 win over the Diamondbacks, going 2-for-5 with a single, a double, three RBI, and a strikeout. The veteran has had an incredible month, slashing .328/.417/.721 with seven home runs and 22 RBI. He is currently rostered in 67 percent of leagues, so […]

Rob Refsnyder Stays Hot At The Dish

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder went 3-for-4 with a home run, a pair of doubles, and two RBIs in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Refsnyder tied the game in the second inning with an RBI double, then came around to score on a wild pitch. His second double in the fourth inning yielded […]

Tim Anderson Will Rest On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will get a rare day off on Wednesday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Anderson has been having a very good year, but has been mired in a 3-for-25 slump. It's just a routine day off for Anderson and hopefully it will get him back on track. Anderson is hitting […]

Jorge Polanco Belts Homer In Return To Lineup

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco crushed a solo home run in his return to the lineup Tuesday. Polanco got the scoring started for the Twins with a blast off of Dean Kremer in the second inning. The homer traveled 426 feet at an exit velocity of 104.7 MPH. It was a good sign to […]

Top 50 Fantasy Baseball Prospects for Week 9

The fourth week of the minor league season is now underway. With Saturday’s promotion of Spencer Howard to the Phillies, the Top 50 list has already lost three of its best players out of the Top 10 with Jarred Kelenic and Logan Gilbert recently receiving call-ups. The top of the ranking now features some surprising […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 5/26/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 5/26/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 9-game slate with plenty of value to go around. Unlike Tuesday night's slate, where there was pitching plenty, Wednesday does not […]

Adalberto Mondesi Doubles Twice In 2021 Debut

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi was activated from the injured list and made his 2021 debut on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. He went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two strikeouts in the game. Mondesi missed all of April and most of this month with an oblique strain. He played in eight rehab […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/26/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It's Wednesday which means another fun-filled night of MLB DFS action. This Wednesday is unique, however, as one of the most-anticipated games of the season will happen in Houston. That's right, everyone's favorite trash-can banging, sign-stealing lineup will be facing the one man who has been more vocal about the Astros than anyone: Trevor Bauer, […]

Expectations for Injured Players in Fantasy Baseball

Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and NBCSportsEdge/Fantrax writer Jorge Montanez (@Roto_Nino) discuss injured fantasy baseball players and what to expect from them going forward. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, Saturdays from 8-10 AM and Sundays from 7-9 PM. You can also find […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 5/26/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 5/26/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 5/26/21 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 […]

Eugenio Suarez Homers Vs. Washington

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a 2-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. Suarez hit leadoff for Cincinnati and struck out in his other three at-bats. The veteran infielder took Nationals ace Max Scherzer deep in the sixth inning in what wound up being the game-winning […]

Kyle Farmer Homers In Win Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer went 1-for-2 with a solo homer in a 2-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. Farmer went deep off of Washington ace Max Scherzer in the third inning to provide the Reds with their first run of the ballgame. The veteran infielder has settled in as the team's everyday […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks - Early Slate (5/26/21): DraftKings, Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! We have a split Wednesday slate and the focus on this article will be DK for their four-game early only slate. While most of our MLB DFS coverage here at RotoBaller is geared towards the main slate, I wanted to give you some of my favorite pitchers and bats for […]