DJ LeMahieu Remains Out on Friday

New York Yankees second baseman DJ LeMahieu (knee) remains sidelined for Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins. LeMahieu has been battling some inflammation in his knee, but the Yankees were hopeful he'd be able to play on Friday. Instead, Tyler Wade will draw the start at second base and bat ninth versus righty Kyle Gibson.

Miguel Andujar is Expected to be Activated Saturday

New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The Yankees plan to move Andujar to the designated hitter spot and leave Giovanny Urshela at third base. It's unclear whether or not Andujar will return to third base this season, but he should be […]

Didi Gregorius is Still A Few Weeks Away

New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius (elbow) is still a few weeks away from beginning a rehab assignment, according to manager Aaron Boone. Gregorius is still rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, so the Yankees won't rush him back. It sounds like Gregorius won't be back until around the All-Star break.

Troy Tulowitzki is Likely Out A Week

New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) will likely be shut down at least a week after suffering a mild strain in his calf, according to manager Aaron Boone. Tulowitzki suffered a setback during his rehab assignment this week. It sounds like Yankees fans are going to have to wait about two weeks before they […]

Today and Tomorrow's Starting Pitcher Rankings (5/2, 5/3)

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of the projected starting pitchers for today (Friday, May 2nd) and tomorrow (Saturday, May 3rd). The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up our daily pitcher rankings, which will hopefully help you make your start/sit and DFS lineup decisions. In […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/3/19): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a 13-game slate tonight and we also have Coors Field in action. Plenty of high-end pitchers to play up for along with the value options out there so we can load up on the hitters. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 5/3/19. […]

Deeper AL-Only Waiver Wire Sleepers for Week 5

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 […]

The Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Yelich, Tatis 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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/2/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Another small slate on a Thursday as we see just eight total games, with six of them on the early slate. Therefore, the featured slate kicks off at the early time of 12:05 pm, compared to a usual 7:05 pm start. These small slates are interesting as they present interesting possible combinations. On deeper slates […]

Troy Tulowitzki Suffers Setback In Rehab Game

New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) left the game early in a rehab outing with High-A Tampa on Wednesday as a precaution after feeling more tightness in his left calf. He landed on the injured list with a strained left calf on April 4 and was playing in his second straight rehab game. Tulo […]

Miguel Andujar Nearing Return From Injured List

New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar (shoulder) hit a two-run home run Wednesday night in his rehab assignment at High-A Tampa. The homer was Andujar's only hit in eight at-bats with the Tarpons, but it seems he is healthy after playing two games in the minors. Andujar could rejoin the big league club when […]

Luke Voit Smacks Another Home Run In Defeat

While the New York Yankees cooled down in the Arizona desert, first baseman Luke Voit remained an offensive leader. The 28-year-old, whose acquisition is looking more and more like a steal, drilled a home run Wednesday afternoon in a 3-2 defeat. Voit extended his on-base streak to 41 games, tying Derek Jeter's mark from 2000. […]

Masahiro Tanaka Takes Third Loss In Arizona

The New York Yankees dropped their second consecutive game in Arizona Wednesday afternoon as the offense once again went down quietly. Starter Masahiro Tanaka lasted just four innings but wasn't knocked around, allowing three runs on five hits and a walk. The 30-year-old struck out six and served up a home run for his third […]

Clint Frazier Working In The Outfield

As he rehabs an ankle injury, New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier did some defensive work in the outfield prior to Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 24-year-old arrived this season after a litany of injuries and was stellar, carrying the offense for a stretch. Through 18 games this season, Frazier is hitting .324 […]

DJ LeMahieu Remains Out Of Lineup

While the New York Yankees will see infielder Giovanny Urshela return to the starting lineup Wednesday, fellow infielder DJ LeMahieu remains out. The 30-year-old suffered a knee injury Sunday against the San Francisco Giants. LeMahieu was one of New York's stalwarts early on this season as the original members of the starting lineup have nearly […]

Giovanny Urshela Returns To Lineup

Having sat out just one game and two days altogether, New York Yankees infielder Giovanny Urshela (hand) is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's matinee game in Arizona. Urshela was hit in the hand Sunday in San Francisco, growing fears of more injuries for the depleted Yanks. Those worries have been eased, however, as Urshela will […]

Aaron Hicks Begins Game Activities

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (back) played in a simulated game in Florida on Tuesday and has started game activities after hitting in the cages and taking batting practice. Hicks has been out all year, but he'll be the regular center fielder in the Bronx whenever he makes his season debut. The 29-year-old had […]

Giovanny Urshela Looks To Return Lineup On Wednesday

New York Yankees infielder Giovanny Urshela (hand) came into the game as a pinch-hitter on Tuesday night after being kept out of the lineup due to injury -- an injury he sustained after being hit by a pitch on his left hand on Sunday. He looked good in his pinch-hit opportunity and should be ready […]

CC Sabathia Records Milestone In Defeat

New York Yankees veteran starting pitcher CC Sabathia became the 17th pitcher in major league history to record 3,000 strikeouts Tuesday night in Arizona. The 38-year-old, in the midst of this final season, took the loss on a night when his offense went quiet. Sabathia went 5 1/3 innings, allowing just two runs on five hits […]

Giovanny Urshela Won't Play on Tuesday

New York Yankees third baseman Giovanny Urshela (hand) is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Urshela left early on Sunday after getting hit on the wrist by a pitch. The X-rays were negative, so Urshela is considered day-to-day as of right now. Tyler Wade will play third base and […]

Troy Tulowitzki, Miguel Andujar Rehab Monday

New York Yankees shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (calf) and third baseman Miguel Andujar (shoulder) both played in an extended spring game on Monday. Tulo went 1-for-4 with a home run and a walk, while Andujar was 3-for-5. Andujar is 8-for-14 in three extended spring games, while the action was Tulowitzki's first since going on the injured […]

DJ LeMahieu, Giovanny Urshela Day-To-Day

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu underwent an MRI exam on Monday which revealed inflammation in his right knee. LeMahieu suffered a contusion on his knee after fouling a pitch off his knee on Friday and he left the game early on Sunday. He's listed as day-to-day. Infielder Giovanny Urshela also left the game Sunday […]

Clint Frazier Working His Way Back

New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier (ankle) hit and ran on the treadmill on Sunday. He's expected to run on the field in Arizona this week and is close to a return from the injured list. Barring setbacks, Frazier could make it back from the injured list before any of Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Hicks and […]

Today and Tomorrow's Starting Pitcher Rankings (4/30, 5/1)

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of the projected starting pitchers for today (Tuesday, April 30th) and tomorrow (Wednesday, May 1st). The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up our daily pitcher rankings, which will hopefully help you make your start/sit and DFS lineup decisions. In […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Watch List

As important as it is to be active on the waiver wire, snagging that next hot bat or pitcher on a roll before anyone else can, let's be honest--there are only so many roster spots. That's why your watch list is just as important as your waiver wire activity, and perhaps even more so. Throughout […]

Sweet Spot % Leaders - Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds (Week 5)

In this week's version Statcast Risers and Fallers for Hitters, we're going to examine a newer metric called Sweet Spot percentage. It may seem like a simple colloquialism but Statcast now measures how frequently a batter truly hits the sweet spot, at least according to ideal launch angle. Simply put, this stat measures any batted-ball […]

Today and Tomorrow's Starting Pitcher Rankings (4/29, 4/30)

Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find our fantasy baseball and DFS rankings for all of the projected starting pitchers for today (Monday, April 29th) and tomorrow (Tuesday, April 30th). The concept is pretty straight forward. We round up our daily pitcher rankings, which will hopefully help you make your start/sit and DFS lineup decisions. In […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

Managers can easily make decisions to affect their team positively, but often they're too hesitant, cautious, or even scared. Sometimes you have to make the hard choice to choose a player in the right circumstance to produce. These are the best players when we start streaming. We look at the matchups and other variables to […]

The Cut List (Week 5) - Time to Let Go?

Welcome to the final week of cuts in which you can still be told, "It's only April." However, you will not be told that. About one-sixth the season is now complete; that's still not much in the big scheme of things, but if you wait too long, suddenly it's the All-Star Break and someone has […]

Brett Gardner (OF, NYY) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues OWNED IN: 27% of leagues ANALYSIS: Brett Gardner still produces but seemingly in bunches these days. Thus far he’s hit a few homers before a streak of games alternating zeros with by multi-hit days. In the end, if he continues his .336 OBP, it will be enough to get him into […]