J.P. Crawford To Join Seattle?

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford, often referred to as the shortstop of the future, was a late scratch at Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday and could be joining the Mariners on Friday. Second baseman Dee Gordon left the game early on Thursday after being hit on the wrist by a pitch, and he'll undergo a CT […]

Digging Deeper: AL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 6

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

Fantasy Baseball Rookie Risers/Fallers (Week 6)

Well, the Major League season is already 18% of the way done. Some owners think that they are on their way to victory while others are patiently waiting for things to turn around. Still, while all the victory laps are being taken, the smart owner is looking forward to the rest of the year and […]

Rest of Season Shortstop Rankings (May Update)

The calendar's turned to May and we're whipping it around the horn for a Rest-of-Season update of our mixed rankings analysis. RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Bill Dubiel and Scott Engel want you to crush the competition and know that rankings can't end on draft day. Check out our fantasy baseball rankings dashboard for the […]

Jordy Mercer Goes On Injured List, Christin Stewart Reinstated

Detroit Tigers shortstop Jordy Mercer (quadriceps) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right quadriceps strain, retroactive to May 8. In a corresponding move, the team has recalled outfielder Christin Stewart (quadriceps). It was reported earlier Thursday morning that Stewart would come back Friday, but the injury to Mercer has him back sooner […]

Ronny Rodriguez Continues To Rake

Detroit Tigers infielder Ronny Rodriguez has been a hit machine since his call-up on April 14, putting together a robust .340/.379/1.096 batting line with three home runs and a steal. Rodriguez added to his strong start on Wednesday with three hits, four RBI, and a run scored while batting fifth in the lineup. He's owned […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 6 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 6! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Wednesday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a […]

Jorge Polanco Perfect At The Plate Wednesday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco had a huge day at the plate in a 9-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Polanco went 5-for-5 with a double, a homer, two runs, and two RBI. The veteran shortstop is now hitting .344 with seven homers, 22 runs, and 14 RBI through 131 at-bats. Polanco has a […]

Top 30 Impact Prospects for Redraft Leagues (Week 6)

Another week, another rash of promotions for the top MLB-ready prospects around baseball. Three of the most recent top-five prospects received the call, including infielder-outfielder Nick Senzel who needed just eight minor league games to prove to the Reds that he was good to go. Yankees pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga may finally get an extended look […]

The Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Bellinger, Soto, Price and More

In our weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive look into major injuries and their Fantasy implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of medical […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays for Thursday May 9th, 2019 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for May 9th, 2019. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought of guys. They normally lay outside of the main pool of players that […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/9/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have 10 games on the slate today, with the action starting at 1:10 PM. We will include players from the all-day slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/9/2019. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Might Not Return This Weekend

San Diego Padres manager Andy Green said that shortstop prospect Fernando Tatis Jr. (hamstring) will move to the team's spring training complex in Arizona to continue his rehab. It's unknown how long he'll stay in Arizona, but the Padres might not activate him from the injured list on Friday. It would make sense for the […]

Brock Holt Hopes To Start Rehab Assignment Soon

Boston Red Sox infielder Brock Holt (shoulder) received a pain-killing injection in his shoulder and is feeling much better. He's hoping to start a rehab assignment soon. The Red Sox have Michael Chavis and Eduardo Nunez as second base options, and Dustin Pedroia (knee) and Holt should return soon. That's too many bodies for one […]

Giants-Rockies Game Postponed Wednesday

The San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies game at Coors Field has been postponed due to inclement weather on Wednesday. The game is expected to be made up in July. Starters Derek Holland and Jon Gray are expected to be pushed back to Thursday for the series finale. Get whatever bats you have between the […]

Chris Taylor Sitting Against Righty

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Chris Taylor will take a seat Wednesday night against right-handed pitcher Mike Foltynewicz. The Dodgers are rolling out six lefties, as they often play the best matchups. This can cause frustration for fantasy managers, specifically ones who own either Taylor or Alex Verdugo. With A.J. Pollock (elbow) out at least […]

Amed Rosario Wraps Up Road Trip With RBI

While the New York Mets didn't enjoy a successful road trip, shortstop Amed Rosario showed signs of life at the plate. The 23-year-old recorded an RBI single in the first inning of Wednesday's 3-2 defeat against the San Diego Padres. It was his only hit on the day, but Rosario concluded his road trip with […]

Ben Zobrist On Restricted List, Addison Russell Comes Up

The Chicago Cubs placed infielder/outfielder Ben Zobrist on the restricted list due to personal reasons on Wednesday and recalled infielder Addison Russell from Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move. Zobrist was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday, and it's unclear how long he'll be away from the team. You shouldn't wait around for him in […]

Andrelton Simmons Hitting .348 Over Last 20 Games

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons went 2-for-5 with two runs batted in as the Angels took down the Tiger 5-2 on Tuesday. Simmons has emerged as the most consistent offensive force in the Angels lineup as superstar Mike Trout is still finding his stride after suffering an April groin injury. Since April 15, Simmons […]

Addison Russell To Join Cubs Wednesday

The Chicago Cubs will call up infielder Addison Russell from the minors on Wednesday, according to a source. Ben Zobrist was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday for personal reasons, so perhaps Russell will replace him on the active roster. Russell finished up a suspension for domestic violence and will be more of a utility […]

Tim Beckham Sits Wednesday

Seattle Mariners shortstop Tim Beckham is out of the lineup on Wednesday, with Dylan Moore filling in and batting ninth. Beckham started the season hot but has cooled considerably and could use the day off. Fantasy owners can hold for now but should be wary about the meager .213/.255/.382 slash line from Beckham over the […]

Gordon Beckham Gets Start at Shortstop

Detroit Tigers infielder Gordon Beckham is starting at shortstop and batting eighth on Wednesday, giving Jordy Mercer the day off. Beckham (.250/.353/.523) has out-performed Mercer (.206/.275/.317) to this point in the season, but Mercer continues to get the bulk of starts at short as Beckham moves around the infield for the occasional start. Although Mercer […]

MLB DFS Top Value Plays (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for today's games. The picks will target the main slate and are written a couple of hours before the main slate to ensure that maximum value can be achieved. These are daily outlier value plays or […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 6

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

Power Hitting Risers & Fallers for Week 6 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to this week's Power Hitting Risers & Fallers. All stats are full season through Monday, May 6th (unless otherwise noted). At some point, we'll start tracking in-season trends again, but for now, some more players based on their years to date. Your weekly reminders: When a Statcast ranking is mentioned, a minimum of 25 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/8/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have 15 games on tap today, with the action starting at 12:35 PM. We will include players from the all-day slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 5/8/2019. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value […]

Francisco Lindor Gets Three Hits on Tuesday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor got three hits on Tuesday, going 3-for-4 with three singles. Cleveland ended up with just five hits total, so Lindor did most of the offensive work from the top of the lineup. It's been a slower start than he or his fantasy owners would have wanted, but it won't be […]

Trea Turner Takes BP Tuesday

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (finger) took a light round of batting practice on the field on Tuesday for the first time since he fractured his left index finger on April 2. He isn't yet taking full swings and isn't making full throws from shortstop, but he's making good progress and looks to be around […]

Yangervis Solarte Let Go Tuesday

The San Francisco Giants designated infielder/outfielder Yangervis Solarte for assignment on Tuesday. Second baseman Donovan Solano was among the players that were called up from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. The switch-hitting Solarte was playing sporadically with the Giants and hit just .205/.247/.315 with a homer and seven RBI in 73 at-bats. He could […]

Trea Turner is Hitting Off A Tee

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (finger) begin hitting off a tee two days ago. Turner was placed on the injured list April 3 due to a fracture in his right index finger. However, Turner is quickly making progress and could return to the Nats lineup by the middle of May.