Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Saturday 6/26

Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues already have holes to fill with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily fantasy baseball streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider in fantasy baseball daily leagues. Additionally, these recommendations can be useful for fantasy […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 14 Waiver Wire

So it's not a super common expression, but sometimes, when a pitcher makes a hitter look really bad (usually on a breaking ball), you'll hear announcers say he "undressed him" with the pitch. Well, here's the thing: this week, we've had actual pitchers undress on the field. Manfred League Baseball began enforcing the sticky stuff rules this […]

The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Relief Pitcher Rankings

With the final week of June upon us, we are all crossing the season's 50% checkpoint. As we all know, that means it's the perfect time to change rules for pitchers...sigh. Manfred shenanigans aside, we push on with my top 101 RP Baller Ranks are geared towards traditional 5x5 roto leagues with some mentions for […]

Eddie Rosario Drives In Two Thursday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Eddie Rosario went 1-for-4 with a two-run single in Thursday night's 4-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. Rosario helped the Tribe defeat his former team by knocking a two-run single in the top of the eighth inning, which gave them a 3-1 lead. Rosario has been solid this month as he has […]

James Karinchak Records Ninth Save Thursday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher James Karinchak recorded his ninth save of the season in Thursday night's 4-1 win over the Minnesota Twins by allowing just one hit in the ninth inning. Although Karinchak did not strike anyone out in this one, he still had a solid frame by allowing just the one hit. He has […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 6/25/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 6/25/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 13-game slate on tap tonight, and there should be a lot of offense. There is still some solid pitching to target […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for Friday (6/25/21) - Monkey Knife Fight

Friday brings a full schedule in Major League Baseball with a doubleheader between the Mets and Phillies so there are a total of 16 games on the docket. Monkey Knife Fight has contests for all of them, meaning lots of opportunities to play and win! Baltimore’s Matt Harvey (7.80 ERA), Pittsburgh’s Wil Crowe (6.42 ERA), […]

Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Friday 6/25

Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues, no doubt, already have holes to fill with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily fantasy baseball streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider in fantasy baseball daily leagues. Additionally, these recommendations can be useful […]

Zach Plesac Will Throw On Thursday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac (thumb) will throw a 40-pitch bullpen session on Thursday. It was reported earlier in the week he might throw around Thursday or Friday, so it appears he's on schedule. Plesac has missed around a month due to a thumb fracture. It's likely that Plesac begins a rehab assignment shortly […]

Austin Hedges Activated From The Injured List

The Cleveland Indians activated catcher Austin Hedges (concussion) from the injured list on Thursday, and he is starting and hitting ninth against Minnesota Twins right-hander Jose Berrios. Catcher Ryan Lavarnway was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. With Roberto Perez on the injured list, Hedges and Rene Rivera will handle the catching duties for […]

Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Thursday 6/24

Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues, no doubt, already have holes to fill with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily fantasy baseball streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider in fantasy baseball daily leagues. Additionally, these recommendations can be useful […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/24/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have an 8-game main slate on tap tonight, and there should be hitting for days. After Walker Buehler and a few other arms, the pitching landscape is very messy. However, playing with roster percentages closer to lock will help give the edge needed for a winning tournament lineup. Listen in to MLB DFS Quick […]

The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Rankings

The final week of June approaches and Rob Manfred has decided it's a great time to turn pitching on its head. Let's check all of our arms for illegal substances as we update my weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks, where I take stock of my top 101 SPs moving forward. We're about halfway into the season […]

Aaron Civale Expected To Miss 4-5 Weeks

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Aaron Civale (finger) was diagnosed with a sprained right middle finger and will be shut down from throwing for one to two weeks. Civale is expected to miss between four to five weeks of game action. The 26-year-old right-hander injured his finger in his most recent start on Monday and had […]

Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds - Fastball Run Values (Week 13)

The news regarding MLB's unexpected crackdown on foreign substances has been well-documented by now. It will surely have a negative impact on pitchers, but the effect on hitters may largely depend on their batted-ball profile. The pitch that has seen the biggest discrepancy for the top aces due to increased spin rates is the good […]

Updated Top 250 Dynasty Baseball Prospects

Today, we refresh our Top 250 dynasty fantasy baseball prospects list at RotoBaller, which was last updated back in March. Providing accurate prospect valuations is a difficult job at any time, but the pandemic made it an even more challenging gig over the past 12-16 months. The 2020 minor league season was entirely wiped out […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/23/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.     Early Slate Notes If you are playing the six-game early slate on DraftKings (FanDuel split their slates up again - ugh), then I would strongly consider one of the following strategies. Double Aces: Pairing Gausman […]

Bobby Bradley (1B, CLE) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 22% of leagues ANALYSIS: Bradley struggled in his September call-up in 2019 and didn't play last year due to the pandemic. Cleveland started him at AAA Columbus this year to get his footing back under him. After hitting just .196 in 26 games, he got […]

Eli Morgan Strikes Out Nine Tuesday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Eli Morgan lasted five innings while allowing four earned runs on four hits and striking out nine. Morgan was actually cruising in this one having allowed just one earned run through his first five innings, but he unraveled in the bottom of the sixth, allowing three earned runs before recording an […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks For Wednesday 6/23

Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues no doubt already have holes to fill. The easiest way to do that is with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best fantasy baseball streaming picks - options to consider in fantasy […]

Zach Plesac To Throw Another Bullpen Thursday

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Zach Plesac (thumb), who is recovering from a broken right thumb, is scheduled to throw another bullpen session on Thursday when the team opens a four-game series against the Minnesota Twins. As long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks, Plesac could rejoin the starting rotation sometime in July. The Tribe could […]

Aaron Civale Heading To Injured List

Cleveland Indians right-hander Aaron Civale (finger) will land on the 10-day injured list after he left Monday's start against the Chicago Cubs with soreness in the middle finger of his right hand. With the move, the Tribe's entire Opening Day rotation of Shane Bieber, Zach Plesac, Civale, Logan Allen and Triston McKenzie are either injured […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 6/22/21 (Premium Content)

What's up, RotoBallers! We have made it to lucky Week 13, and I'm happy to report that Week 12 was a positive one for the books. We didn't have any massive nights to boost our profits skyward (though Monday was very close), but six out of the 7 nights were positive, and I'm confident that […]

Emmanuel Clase Throws Perfect Eighth Inning Monday

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase threw a perfect eighth inning with one strikeout in Monday's 4-0 win over the Chicago Cubs. Clase started the eighth inning in a 4-0 game and recorded a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. It was a non-save situation, but these are the exact type of spots fantasy players want […]

Josh Naylor Homers Monday

Cleveland Indians outfielder Josh Naylor went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 4-0 win over the Chicago Cubs. Naylor hit a no-doubter to deep right field off Cubs starter, Adbert Alzolay, in the top of the fifth inning and now has six home runs and 20 RBI on the season. He has been […]

Bobby Bradley Homers Monday

Cleveland Indians first baseman Bobby Bradley went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Monday's 4-0 win over the Chicago Cubs. Bradley took Cubs' starter Adbert Alzolay deep to left field in the second inning and now has five home runs and 12 RBI to go along with a .283 average […]

Aaron Civale Will Visit With Hand Specialist

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Aaron Civale (hand) was unable to get through his entire outing versus the Chicago Cubs on Monday. He was pulled out of the game after throwing 4 2/3 scoreless innings. Civale will be sent to the same hand specialist who treated Zach Plesac and Roberto Perez. It's worth noting that both […]

Aaron Civale Exits Monday’s Start Early

Cleveland Indians pitcher Aaron Civale exited Monday's start against the Cubs early with an apparent finger injury. Trainers came out to examine his middle finger and, after further evaluation, he was removed from the game in the bottom of the fifth inning. He allowed three hits and two walks while striking out five across four […]

Jose Ramirez Back In The Lineup On Monday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (foot) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Adbert Alzolay and the Chicago Cubs. Ramirez was hit by a pitch in his left foot during Friday's game and was held out of the starting lineup for the team's next two games, though he did pinch-hit in […]

Franmil Reyes To Begin Rehab Assignment This Week

Cleveland Indians outfielder Franmil Reyes (oblique) is being sent to Triple-A Columbus to begin a rehab assignment this week. Reyes suffered an internal oblique strain in late May. He was originally projected to be sidelined for 5-to-7 weeks. He certainly appears to be on track to make his return on the shorter end of that […]