Aledmys Diaz Goes Deep In Loss

On a night where star third baseman Josh Donaldson was getting a breather, the Toronto Blue Jays offense was clearly not going to be up to snuff. They may have lost 5-3 to the Baltimore Orioles, but shortstop Aledmys Diaz did his part to keep them afloat. Diaz finished 1-for-4 with a home run, his […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for April 12

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire all season long. This article, now in its second year, runs seven days a week. We're only two weeks into the season, but it's never too early to start streaming. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on a […]

Elvis Andrus Fractures Elbows

Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus (elbow) was struck by a pitch from Keynan Middleton in the bottom of the ninth inning Wednesday. X-Rays confirmed Andrus fractured his elbow, but the exact time frame will not be known until he can be further assessed. Andrus is hitting .327 on the season with two home runs, five […]

Francisco Lindor Picks Up Two Hits on Wedenesday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor collected two hits on Wednesday, finishing the game 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI. Lindor is off to a very slow start, as the two hits only brought his batting average up to .184. He's struggling along with the entire Cleveland offense, but once they put it together, Lindor […]

Javier Baez Hits Fourth Home Run In Two Days

Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez hit his third and fourth home runs Wednesday evening versus the Pirates. Baez now has four home runs over the past two games. He finished the game 2-for-4 with four RBI, three runs scored and also drew a walk. Baez is on fire right now and should be started […]

Ketel Marte Racks Up Three Hits

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Ketel Marte went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and an RBI in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Giants. Marte has struggled to start the season, but this effort brought his average up to .250 through 12 games. He has not been consistent, as six of his 13 hits have come […]

Paul DeJong Gets Wednesday Off

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong is not in Wednesday's starting lineup. Greg Garcia is starting at shortstop and batting first against the Milwaukee Brewers. DeJong is off to a nice start, but the Cardinals make use of scheduled off days for their starters fairly regularly. DeJong could make a pinch-hitting appearance on Wednesday and […]

2018 Prospects - Top 30 Impact Rookies for Fantasy Leagues (Week 2)

Hello everyone, and welcome to my weekly Top 30 Fantasy Rankings for Impact Rookies! In this series, I will be going over the top prospects in baseball and discussing which ones figure to have an impact for the rest of this fantasy baseball season. The Shohei Ohtani train keeps rolling along. He’s quickly become a […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Called up to the Majors

Texas Rangers infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa was added to the 25-man roster following Rougned Odor’s move to the disabled list. Kiner-Falefa has logged time at five different positions in 2017 and 2018, including catcher, second base and third base. His flexibility should provide plenty of opportunities for him to be part of the Rangers lineup. In […]

Scott Kingery Smacks Grand Slam

The night after he hit his first career home run, Philadelphia Phillies rookie Scott Kingery smacked a grand slam late in Tuesday’s victory over the Cincinnati Reds. He started at third base and batted sixth once again. The 23-year-old stepped up to the plate in the eighth after runs in the sixth and seventh gave […]

Jean Segura has Huge Game in Kansas City

Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura gave the offense a tremendous boost in Seattle's 8-3 victory on Tuesday night. After popping out in the first inning, Segura got his night started with a two-RBI triple in the top of the second inning. He then beat out a play on the infield for a single in the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/11/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a split slate today. The early slate features seven games, while the later slate features six games. Since both of these slates can be played fairly easily, I'll be using players from each one. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 4/11/18. The […]

Xander Bogaerts Out Of Walking Boot

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (ankle) is recovering to the point where he no longer needs a walking boot for a bone crack in his ankle, according to Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. Bogaerts stated that he still has pain but the amount has reduced a lot in a few days. Initially, the […]

Eric Sogard Will Hit Leadoff Against Cardinals

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Eric Sogard will hit leadoff on Tuesday after subbing in for Orlando Arcia at shortstop. Sogard comes off a 3-for-4 game with two doubles, bumping his batting average up to .222 on the season. Sogard in the leadoff spot is definitely a one-game occurrence as a result of outfielder Lorenzo Cain sitting out. Expect […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/10/18): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a massive 12 game slate where there are some bigtime aces on the mound, so you will certainly want to be spending up for them. Coors Field is also on the slate, so the hitters from there should all make solid plays. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily […]

Jean Segura Has 10 Hits In Last 25 At-Bats

Seattle Mariners shortstop Jean Segura is racking up the hits to begin the season, posting four multi-hit games over his last six played. Segura also has scored six runs during that span and is doing an excellent job sharing the table-setting duties with Dee Gordon at the top of the lineup. Segura is a free […]

Eduardo Escobar Batting Cleanup Tuesday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Eduardo Escobar has been elevated to the cleanup spot for Tuesday night's game against the Houston Astros. Escobar takes over the No. 4 spot for outfielder Eddie Rosario, who is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday. Escobar is off to a fast start for the Twins this season, slashing .375/.360/.708 with […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for April 11

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. Even with only a week and a half of the season in the books, we are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on […]

Jose Peraza Swipes First Bag Of The Season

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza managed to steal his first base of the season on Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Peraza finished the game 1-for-5 with one strikeout. It has been a slow start for the young shortstop, who is slashing just .200/.200/.200 with two runs and one stolen base in eight games. Peraza has […]

Streaming Wars - Waiver Wire Targets for April 10

Welcome back to Streaming Wars, your one-stop shop for streaming the waiver wire. This article, which began last season, runs seven days a week. Even with only a week and a half of the season in the books, we are always ready to stream. For those who are newcomers to this feature - use this column on […]

Scott Kingery Picks Up First Career Home Run

Starting at shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday, top second base prospect Scott Kingery secured his first career home run in a victory over the Cincinnati Reds. The 23-year-old batted sixth, picking up just one hit and a walk, but the blast was a major milestone for Kingery. He continues to play multiple positions, […]

Manny Machado Supplies Only Offense as O's Fall To Jays

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Manny Machado is doing what he set out to do -- go out and wreak havoc on the league as he aims to make bank this upcoming offseason. He crushed his third homer of the year during Monday's game. It was a no-doubter off J.A. Happ. It was the only run as […]

Xander Bogaerts Hits The DL With Crack In Ankle Bone

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (ankle) was placed on the disabled list and is expected to miss 10 to 14 days, according to Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe. An MRI revealed that Bogaerts has a small crack in the talus bone of his left ankle. He sustained the injury while chasing a foul […]

Andrelton Simmons (SS, LAA) - Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 55% of Yahoo leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons enjoyed the best offensive season of his career in 2017, hitting .278 with 14 home runs, 19 stolen bases, and 146 R+RBI in 158 games. Judging by his ownership rate, fantasy owners were not overly impressed with […]

Xander Bogaerts To Receive Treatment And Awaits DL Determination

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (ankle) is scheduled to receive treatment and exams Monday to determine if a disabled list stint is necessary, according to Evan Drellich of NBC Sports Boston. It is a positive sign that a trip to the DL was not an immediate choice by the team. Bogaerts needed to be […]

Digging Deeper - Week 2 Waiver Wire Targets

Hey there RotoBallers. Apologies for the delay. Between The Masters this weekend and adjusting to my new MLB schedule, this article slipped my mind. Like last season, Max and I will be splitting the AL/NL Digging Deeper series every other week, so you can expect one of us to give this article a whirl every […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/9/18): MLB DFS Lineups

DraftKings has their featured slate as a 10-game ticket, starting at 7:05 pm. We’ll focus on players from that pool in this breakdown. Taking a quick look at the Vegas odds, only SD/COL is given an over/under of more than nine total runs. As for favorites, four teams are tagged with the heavy -170 odds, or […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire Watch List

Every Monday we’ll be checking in on some names to keep an eye on and add to your watch list. Some may require quick action while others are simply options to keep in mind down the road. We're still in the very early stages of the season but every bit of additional data helps. Here's […]

Week 2 Waiver Wire - Second Base (2B) and Shortstop (SS)

April may not be the time for drastic decisions, but that doesn't mean you can't make improvements on the margins. Besides, injuries happen, and some already have. Whatever the reason for your need, RotoBaller has you covered on the top waiver wire targets. Every Monday until the end of the season, we'll look at the […]

Xander Bogaerts Exits Game After Slide Into Dugout

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (ankle) limped off the field with a trainer Sunday after sliding after a ball into the dugout. He might have injured his ankle on the slide, according to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. An injury to Bogaerts would be a big loss to the offense, as he has been on […]