Josh Donaldson To Play Rehab Game At Double-A Tuesday

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) will play a rehab game for Double-A Somerset on Tuesday. Donaldson has been on the injured list since the beginning of April with a hamstring injury, although he is nearing a return to action. The veteran infielder is likely to be ready to return to the Yankees […]

Anthony Rizzo Not Playing Monday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (wrist) is not listed in the starting lineup for his team's Monday matchup against the Seattle Mariners. Rizzo was initially expected to be good to go for the series opener against Seattle but he will sit out after leaving Sunday's game early. The Yankees have DJ LeMahieu playing […]

Willie Calhoun Moved Up To Three-Hole Monday

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Willie Calhoun will hit out of the three-hole for the first time this season when the club openers up a series with the Seattle Mariners on the west coast. It was a slow start to the season for the former top prospect but Calhoun has picked it up of late. […]

Domingo German Activated From Restricted List

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German has been activated from the restricted list after serving his suspension. The right-hander was suspended for an illegal foreign substance during a start against the Toronto Blue Jays on May 18. He'll take the ball against the Seattle Mariners on Monday. German holds a 3.75 ERA with 49/15 […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The weather is heating up and so are many options available on many waiver wires. Follow the data and try to be realistic about who is a hot streak and who has staying power with long-term appeal. Of course, we're here to help with […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (May 29 - June 4)

With plenty of teams with seven games on their schedule this week, we're looking at a bunch of two-start pitchers. There are a bunch of risky starts this week, but there are also ample chances for you to get ahead with some of this week's two-start pitchers. For those new to this recurring column, each […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 10

We’re coming up on week 10 of the fantasy baseball season. The season seems to enter a slight lull in June, but you can't afford to rest now. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will outline the upcoming schedule, two-start pitchers, […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates On Juan Soto, Anthony Rizzo, Max Muncy, Giancarlo Stanton

Happy Memorial Day. As we enter a new week, there are fresh updates on some of the top fantasy baseball performers. While some aren't encouraging, other players are working their way back. Let's take a look at injured hitters, including Juan Soto, Anthony Rizzo, Max Muncy, Giancarlo Stanton, and more. These are some of the […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports For Pitchers - Updates On Liam Hendriks, Vince Velasquez, Carlos Rodon, Pete Fairbanks

Happy Memorial Day. As we near the final few days of May, the long season is beginning to take a toll on fantasy baseball pitchers. Unfortunately, some fantasy managers could be without their top arms moving ahead. At the same time, others are making their way back. Let's take a look at injury updates for […]

Anthony Rizzo Should Be Good To Go For Monday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (wrist) is fine, according to manager Aaron Boone, and should be good to go for Monday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Rizzo left Sunday's game against the Padres early during an awkward play on a pickoff attempt of Fernando Tatis Jr. Rizzo left the game as a precaution […]

Anthony Rizzo Exits Sunday's Game Early

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (wrist) left Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres early after sustaining an injury on a pickoff attempt. It's unclear what injury occurred on the play, but Rizzo was shaken up on a pickoff attempt of Fernando Tatis Jr. Tatis' knee appeared to hit Rizzo in the wrist/shoulder […]

Josh Donaldson Could See Another Rehab Game On Tuesday

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) could see another minor-league rehab game on Tuesday before joining the team, per manager Aaron Boone. Earlier in the week, Boone told reporters that there was a chance that the 37-year-old slugger could rejoin the Yankees for their series against the Mariners, which kicks off on Monday […]

Jose Trevino Could Return Tuesday

New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino (hamstring) will travel with the team to Seattle early next week, and he's in play to be activated from the injured list on Tuesday. Trevino has been sidelined since May 17 with a left-hamstring strain, but he's nearing a return to the team's active roster. When he returns, he'll […]

Giancarlo Stanton Could Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) could begin his minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday, and he isn't being ruled out yet for the series next weekend on the road against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to manager Aaron Boone. Stanton has been out since mid-April with a hamstring strain, but he took on-field […]

Carlos Rodon To Throw Bullpen On Monday

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (back) is "doing well" and will travel with the team on their west-coast road trip to Seattle and Los Angeles this week, according to manager Aaron Boone. Rodon is scheduled to throw another bullpen session on Monday. Rodon threw his first bullpen on Friday since receiving a cortisone injection […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 10

Welcome to Week 10 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitters. We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/28/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Jacob deGrom, Max Fried, Julio Urias, Giancarlo Stanton, Cody Bellinger and more

We have made it to a crucial checkpoint in the fantasy baseball season. New trends for players for this year are no longer just trends as we have seen two months' worth of baseball. The injury bug has hit every fantasy team in some way, shape, or form. For most fantasy players, it has negatively […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/28/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! Today's main slate features an enticing eight-game matinee mix. The […]

Anthony Rizzo Logs Base Hit As Yankees End Losing Streak

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo went 1-for-4 in Saturday's win against the San Diego Padres, ending the team's three-game losing streak. Rizzo's lone game hit came in the first inning when he singled to center field on a line drive. The 33-year-old has now collected a hit in seven of his last eight games. […]

Jose Trevino Could Return Sunday

New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino (hamstring) could be activated from the injured list ahead of Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres. According to Yankees manager Aaron Boone, Trevino is "doing well." He is first eligible to come off the injured list on Sunday. The 30-year-old hit just .219 (21-for-96) with two doubles, three […]

Randy Vasquez Optioned To Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre

New York Yankees starting pitcher Randy Vasquez was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after making his major league debut on Friday against the San Diego Padres. Vasquez allowed a pair of runs on four hits to go along with six strikeouts and three walks over 4 2/3 innings. The 24-year-old will get another chance with the […]

Anthony Volpe Hitting In Nine-Hole Against Padres

New York Yankees rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe has been dropped to ninth in the batting order on Saturday against right-hander Michael Wacha and the San Diego Padres. Volpe earned himself the starting shortstop gig to open the 2023 season because of an impressive spring training, but he's starting to really struggle at the plate. The […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/27/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/27/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Matt McLain, Christopher Morel, Bobby Miller, more

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We are in Week 9 and seven days away from May being over. It's time for another rankings check-in. Below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated 2023 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) as of May 24, 2023. These rankings are being released in May and […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters - Middle Infielders On the Rise

Hey, RotoBallers! Hope you're taking advantage of the warm weather! I happen to be writing up this piece at the perfect time. Summer is just around the corner, and the improving weather means playing outside until my legs are numb. On a more relevant note, Aaron Judge loves hitting in Toronto and Joey Gallo is […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/27/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Is this the last Saturday of Spring? Temperatures across the continent are set to heat up next week so enjoy some moderate weather this Memorial Day weekend and, of course, a whole bunch of baseball. Today we get the bulk of the games in the afternoon, so I am covering the ten-game "early slate" on […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 9

Another week closer to the season changing and the Boys of Summer are clearly ready for it. Baseball is in full swing and a ton of other clichés. Even with all the rule changes baseball has seen over the past years and even with the emergence of holds in fantasy baseball, closers are still some […]

Giancarlo Stanton Takes Batting Practice Friday

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) took on-field batting practice off a machine on Friday at Yankee Stadium. Stanton isn't quite ready to begin a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend, but he's expected to go on one early next week. If all goes well next week in live game action, the 33-year-old All-Star […]

Yankees Officially Release Aaron Hicks

The New York Yankees officially released outfielder Aaron Hicks on Friday to make room for rookie right-hander Randy Vasquez, who will make his major-league debut on Friday in a start against the San Diego Padres. Hicks was designated for assignment last weekend and went unclaimed on waivers. The Yankees will now pay the majority of […]