Adalberto Mondesi Tallies Three Hits On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi has started to come alive lately. After a tough start to the year, Mondesi was moved down in the batting order and the shift has provided great results so far. In Tuesday's game, hitting out of the six-spot, Mondesi had his second three-hit game of the year, going 3-for-4 […]

Nico Hoerner Out Of Lineup On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Jason Kipnis is getting the start at second base and hitting eighth in Hoerner's place. It should be nothing more than a routine day off for Hoerner, though it's a bit frustrating that it's Hoerner's […]

Amed Rosario Remains Sidelined With Quad Injury

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario (quad) is absent from Tuesday’s contest versus the Washington Nationals. Rosario was lifted in Monday’s contest after he injured his quad when he was running out of the batter’s box. Rosario underwent a MRI on Tuesday and more should be known on when he will return after those results. […]

Yadier Molina And Paul DeJong Among Players Cardinals Put On Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (COVID-19) and shortstop Paul DeJong (COVID-19) are among six players who have been placed on the COVID-19 injured list. The other players are pitchers Carlos Martinez, Junior Fernandez and Kodi Whitley along with shortstop Edmundo Sosa. Matt Wieters is likely to see the most at-bats with Molina out and […]

Joey Wendle At Shortstop Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Joey Wendle is getting the start at shortstop and batting sixth against Red Sox right-hander Nathan Eovaldi on Tuesday. Wendle is 7-for-24 on the young season, including a homer and a double, and is 3-for-5 with a homer versus Eovaldi. The 30-year-old has found consistent playing time all around the infield […]

Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds - Barrels (Week 3)

We're off and running on our Statcast Hitter Studs/Duds series! Many fantasy baseball owners are starting to see the value of MLB's Statcast advanced stats in order to help identify potential risers and sleepers. Just as we do for pitchers, this weekly series will examine a handful of hitters who are performing surprisingly well or […]

Kevin Newman Sits, Colin Moran Returns Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman is getting the day off Tuesday while third baseman Colin Moran returns to the lineup versus Twins right-hander Jose Berrios. Newman has struggled out of the gate, hitting just .188 with one homer and no steals through eight games. Moran, on the other hand, is tied for the NL lead […]

Yadier Molina, Paul DeJong Among Cardinals Positive COVID-19 Cases

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina and shortstop Paul DeJong are among two of the six confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 for the team after an announcement was made Tuesday. The rest of the group consists of Junior Fernández, Rangel Ravelo, Edmundo Sosa, and Kodi Whitley. Molina and DeJong are the only fantasy relevant players […]

Francisco Lindor Goes Deep Again Monday

Cleveland Indians star shortstop Francisco Lindor went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Reds. He was also caught stealing. Since getting off to a 2-for-14 start, Lindor has gone 9-for-30 with three home runs. He's still looking for his first stolen base, but so far Cleveland is not running […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Keeps Paying Dividends

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. launched his third homer Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, finishing 1-for-3 with a solo shot and walk. The 21-year-old showed his power to all fields, pummeling a Walker Buehler pitch into the opposite stands in the fifth inning. Amidst the fantasy hype this offseason, Tatis has shown […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 4th 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 […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball (DFS) Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for August 4, 2020

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/4 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.  RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel Lineup    Sample DraftKings Lineup  Please note that these are sample lineups designed only to show how you might use the above lineup picks in your own lineup. You should always […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/4/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Just one night after a slate chock full of aces, the MLB DFS slate finds its balance Tuesday with a dash of some big names on the mound, at bat, and most importantly a game at Coors Field -- all of the ingredients that make for a delectable slate. With the Yankees and Phillies already […]

WPC+ Videocast: Week 3 Statcast

Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut evaluate Statcast data for Week 3 of the 2020 MLB season by looking at exit velocity risers and fallers for hitters. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to also tune […]

J.P. Crawford Lifted Early During Monday's Game

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford was lifted in the eighth inning during the team's game versus the Athletics on Monday. Crawford fouled a ball off his knee the night previous, and with the score at 10-1, he was removed as a precaution. The minor ailment doesn't seem anywhere near significant, and he should be available […]

Leury Garcia Stays Hot

Chicago White Sox shortstop Leury Garcia stayed hot on Monday by going 3-for-5 with a run scored against the Brewers. Garcia has been on fire with seven singles in his last nine at-bats. With Tim Anderson (groin) on the injured list, Garcia will remain in the lineup at shortstop. Garcia will look to keep it […]

Amed Rosario Exits Early On Monday

New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario exited Monday’s contest against the Braves early with a leg injury. It appears that the shortstop injured himself by running out of the box in the top of the third inning. Rosario was a sleeper on many boards this offseason, but has struggled early on with a .244 batting […]

Luis Urias Could Return Soon

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Luis Urias (COVID-19) could return soon to the big league club. Urias who had tested asymptomatic positive for COVID-19 is at the teams training facility in Appleton. Manager Craig Counsell said that Urias is getting close to his return, but that he only has two weeks of baseball activities in. Urias will […]

Angels Add Jeremiah Jackson And Kyren Paris To Player Pool

The Los Angeles Angels will add middle infielder Jeremiah Jackson and shortstop Kyren Paris to their player pool. Jackson, 20, was the clubs second-round pick in 2018 and had an impressive campaign in rookie ball this past season. Jackson hit .266 with 23 longballs and 60 RBI to go along with five stolen bases in […]

Gleyber Torres Will Rest On Monday

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres will get a routine day off on Monday versus the Philadelphia Phillies and Jake Arrieta. Torres was a popular candidate to take his game to next level this season, but has struggled early on with a .179 batting average and just one home run. The hope is that all […]

Josh Donaldson Remains Sidelined

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) remains sidelined on Monday. This will be the third straight game that he will miss after exiting on Friday night due to tightness in his calf. Donaldson is off to a slow start with his new club and has hit just .182 with a home run and two […]

Marlins Get All Negative Tests Again On Monday

The Miami Marlins had all of their COVID-19 tests come back negative on Monday. That makes three days in a row of all negative tests for the Marlins. The team had an outbreak where 18 players tested positive, causing their entire season to go on pause after just three games. Given no new surprises, the […]

Second Base and Shortstop Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

With a 60-game slate, deft work on the waiver wire is even more critical than it is in a typical 162. Injuries and ineffectiveness will be that much more difficult to overcome, so every decision takes on added importance. As in prior seasons, our focus will be on those players who are rostered in under […]

Xander Bogaerts Has Four-Hit Game Against Yankees

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts had a huge night offensively in Sunday's 9-7 loss in the series finale against the Yankees. Bogaerts went 4-for-4 at the plate with two home runs, three RBI, three runs scored and three extra-base hits in the productive performance. Bogaerts took starting pitcher James Paxton deep in the first […]

Points League Pickups, Waiver Adds: Week 3

Coming as a big surprise to no one, the season has been absolutely wild already. Whole teams are now disappearing from the schedule and leaving us high and dry when it comes to filling out our lineups. The waiver-wire is more important than ever and with that in mind we're giving point players a one-shop […]

The Baller Ranks: Top 200 Hitters Weekly Rankings (Week 3)

Welcome to fantasy baseball if MLB's season were more like the XFL. Between injuries, illness, and inexplicable flukes, this season has already shown the potentially disastrous consequences of an otherwise quiet road-trip to Atlanta. This weeks' news about the Miami-Philadelphia and St. Louis-Milwaukee situations has provided new variables, and managers are scrambling to keep up […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings - August 3, 2020 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/3/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have an 8-game slate on tap tonight with some decent pitching and more importantly, Coors Field is in play. The value will be […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the August 3rd 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 […]

WPC+ Videocast: Week 3 Risers & Fallers

Pierre Camus and Nicklaus Gaut recap the action from Opening Day and the first weekend of MLB action for 2020. They identify early risers and fallers, review Statcast numbers, and discuss major injuries. Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Lineup Picks and Expert Lineups for August 3, 2020 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/3 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.  RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel Lineup    Sample DraftKings Lineup    Please note that these are sample lineups designed only to show how you might use the above lineup picks in your own lineup. You should […]