FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (5/16/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

As is customary on Sundays, we have a very large slate to dissect with lots of batting and pitching options for us to consider. We have some top arms like Boyd, Ynoa, and Wood while we also have some great offenses like Houston, Boston, and Chicago to choose from.  I'll be providing you with my daily […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/16/21): MLB DFS Lineups

10 of the 15 games are on the main slate on DraftKings today. Pitching is a little thin. There's more quantity than quality, but we'll find some good places for you to build around. Pitching isn't as bad as it looks at first glance despite not having any five-figure guys to choose from. Rain shouldn't […]

Gleyber Torres Still Testing Positive

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres is still testing positive for COVID-19, per manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees expressed optimism on Friday that Torres would be able to return sooner than the standard 10-day quarantine period- though it can't happen until he accumulates a couple of negative tests. Tyler Wade will continue to handle the […]

Aaron Hicks Absent From Saturday's Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (wrist) is not in Saturday's lineup for the contest against the Orioles. Hicks was diagnosed with a torn tendon sheath in his left wrist, an injury that could potentially sideline him on the injured list- or be resolved rather quickly. Hopefully, Hicks' situation is more like the latter- something […]

Giancarlo Stanton Not In Saturday's Lineup

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (quad) is absent from Saturday's lineup for the game against the Orioles. Stanton will miss his second straight game after he was scratched from Friday's lineup due to left quad tightness, though manager Aaron Boone had noted the slugger could miss a day or two. Stanton's next chance […]

Zack Britton Throws Simulated Game

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) threw a simulated game to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRider hitters on Saturday afternoon. It's the first time that Britton, who had bone chips in his pitching elbow, faced live hitters since his surgery in March. The veteran southpaw threw 26 pitches, striking out two batters and walking a pair, […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 8

Baseball has seen the rate of injury continue to rise over the past few years. In fantasy, if someone is not in the medical field, it is hard to gauge how long a player will be out and whether they need to be replaced in a lineup. Sometimes this could mean playing a dead roster […]

Estevan Florial Moved Up To Triple-A

New York Yankees outfielder Estevan Florial was promoted to the team's Triple-A site on Friday. Florial has gotten off to a hot start at the dish for the Yankees' Double-A affiliate, clubbing four home runs in his first nine games played. The 23-year-old has only played a couple of weeks above A-ball due to injuries […]

The Bigger Picture - Complete Games Are En Vogue Again

Headlines in the baseball world recently have by and large pertained to the multiple instances of no-hitters early in the 2021 season. This is usually accompanied by a lamentation of how offense is down and batters are struggling to generate excitement in this new live-ball era. But what's the fantasy spin? Face it, no-hitters are […]

Bullpen Report: The Week of the Closer Injury

We are now about six weeks into the MLB season. It’s definitely flying by and before you know it, it will be Memorial Day, July 4th, and then the All-Star Break. These are all arbitrary dates you will hear thrown around as target dates for when you will have a large enough sample size to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/15/21): MLB DFS Lineups

10 of the 15 games are on the main slate on DraftKings today. Pitching is a little thing. There's more quantity than quality, but we'll find some good places for you to build around. Pitching isn't as bad as it looks at first glance. Rain could be a problem in a couple of spots. They […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 5/15/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 5/15/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 5/15/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 5/15 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 5/15 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.     High-Priced Aces These are your studs who are worth paying up for on this slate. It makes sense to deploy these guys as your cash game plays on FanDuel and as your SP1 on DraftKings […]

MLB Betting Picks for Saturday 5/15 - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

Last week was very hit and miss. Carlos Martinez got us off to a great start with under 4.5 K. Then Luis Castillo happened and the less said about him right now, the better. Finally, the madness occurred. Picking under nine runs in the Royals vs White Sox game, Chicago scored eight in the first […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Saturday 5/15

Welcome to the another edition of our daily fantasy baseball streamers! Are you playing in leagues with daily moves and looking to beef up those rosters? We here at RotoBaller are there for you and all of your streaming needs. Whether you are just trying to get that elusive category win or you are trying […]

Giancarlo Stanton Considered Day-To-Day

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (quad) is considered day-to-day with left quad tightness. Stanton was scratched from Friday's lineup due to the ailment, which he first felt during the series finale against the Rays- and again during pregame warmups. Manager Aaron Boone said that the slugger could be "down a couple of days" […]

Gio Urshela Belts Pinch-Hit Homer

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela didn't start in Friday's victory over the Orioles, but made an impact off the bench with his bat. Urshela entered as a pinch hitter for Tyler Wade in the seventh inning and put together a great at-bat, working a 2-2 count and fouling off four pitches before depositing […]

Aaron Judge Goes Yard Twice In Win Over Orioles

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 2-for-3 with a pair of solo home runs and a walk in a 5-4 win over Baltimore. Both of Judge's homers were key hits for the Yankees, as each one gave them the lead. All three of Judge's batted balls from Friday's game registered exit velocities of 100 […]

Jonathan Loaisiga Picks Up Second Save

New York Yankees relief pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga notched his second save of the season in Friday's 5-4 win over the Orioles. Loaisiga entered the game in the ninth with a one-run lead and made it looked easy, needing just six pitches to shut the door on the Orioles. The 26-year-old doesn't figure to see many […]

Corey Kluber Earns Third Win Of Season

New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber didn't have his sharpest stuff but still earned his third victory of the season in a 5-4 defeat of the Orioles. Kluber allowed four runs on six hits in seven innings of work, striking out six batters with a pair of walks. The veteran right-hander had surrendered only […]

Gio Urshela Absent From Friday's Lineup

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (knee) is not in the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Orioles. Manager Aaron Boone had mentioned after Thursday's game that Urshela was still dealing with some knee soreness- so it's not particularly surprising to see him take a seat on the bench. Miguel Andujar will get […]

Giancarlo Stanton Scratched From Friday's Lineup

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (quad) has been scratched from Friday's lineup due to left quad tightness. Stanton was originally slated to resume his usual role as the number-two hitter in the order, though he was removed from the lineup late. The slugger had appeared in each of the last nine games, so […]

Gleyber Torres Could Return Soon

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres could make his return to action "real soon." Torres tested positive for COVID-19, though he has been asymptomatic, which means he could return sooner than the normal 10-day quarantine period if he tests negative multiple times. That would be good news for both the Yankees and his fantasy managers, […]

Aaron Hicks Has Torn Tendon Sheath In Left Wrist

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (wrist) had an MRI on his left wrist, which revealed a "torn sheath that holds the tendon in place." Hicks is currently taking medication, and the Yankees will know in a few days whether it's resolved or will ultimately require surgery. It's a tough blow for Hicks- who is […]

Gio Urshela Still Dealing With Knee Soreness

New York Yankees third baseman Gio Urshela (knee) is still experiencing some soreness in his knee, per manager Aaron Boone. Boone said that Urshela could get the day off on Friday in the series opener against Baltimore. The issue certainly hasn't affected his play on the field, as he has collected four hits in the […]

Domingo German (SP, NYY) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 47% of leagues ANALYSIS: The New York Yankees have won each of the past four games that have been started by Domingo German. He hasn't been spectacular by any means, but he's going deep enough into games and limiting the damage so the Yankees bullpen can put […]

Friday Focus: Buy Or Sell Pitchers?

Last week, we took a look a few position players who have greatly exceeded expectations in the season's first month and change. This time around, the focus is on pitchers who fall into that bucket. There are always a handful of players who blow away our expectations in the early stages of any given season. Whether […]

The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Relief Pitcher Rankings

We're cruising through May and yet there are still so many uncertain, fluid bullpens to peruse in my 2021 Relief Pitcher Baller Ranks, which provides a weekly peek at my top 101 relievers moving forward. It's finally time to ramp it up to true 101 Dalmatians form. This is geared towards traditional 5x5 roto leagues […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets for Week 7

Sometimes fantasy baseball can resemble the stock market. You want the best portfolio of players without having to pay too much for them. Sometimes to achieve the optimal team, you need to make trades. The best way to gain added value is to trade away an over-performing player for one in a rut. This way, […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 5/14/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 5/14 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.     High-Priced Aces These are your studs who are worth paying up for on this slate. It makes sense to deploy these guys as your cash game plays on FanDuel and as your SP1 on DraftKings […]