Early Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/16/23): MLB DFS Lineups

Our Wednesday is pretty chopped up today. We have four early games, three renegades that dared start before 7 PM Eastern, and eight normal games. We will concentrate on the four-game afternoon slate on Getaway Day. Of course, FanDuel had to make this far less interesting and chop off the left coast afternoon games. This […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/16/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! Eight games populate the featured contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. There are a few games earlier in the day, but they are not a part of either site's main slate. Tonight's action starts at 7:05 PM EST with an East Coast matchup […]

Rowdy Tellez Will Remain On Rehab Assignment Through Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez (hand) will remain on his rehab assignment until he gets going at the plate, according to manager Craig Counsell. That means he'll be with Triple-A Nashville at least through the Dodgers series, which ends on Thursday. So far, Tellez is batting just .111 at Triple-A so he'll get a […]

Wilmer Flores Returns To Lineup For Giants

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores (ear) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday, playing third base and batting third for San Francisco against Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Zack Littell. Flores was scratched from Monday's lineup due to an ear infection, but he'll be right back in the mix on Tuesday. The 32-year-old Venezuelan […]

C.J. Cron To Play On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman C.J. Cron (back) is returning to the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. The 33-year-old makes his return to the lineup after missing each of the last two games due to back tightness. Luckily, it appears to be a minor issue that won't require a trip to […]

Joey Votto Sitting Against Southpaw

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians and left-hander Logan Allen. With Votto out, Christian Encarnacion-Strand will play first base and bat sixth, with Henry Ramos serving as the designated hitter and batting fifth against Allen. Votto got a late start to the year […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/15/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! 13 games populate the featured contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. There are two games earlier in the day, but they are not a part of either site's main slate. Tonight's action starts at 7:05 PM EST with an East Coast matchup between […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (8/15/23)

After grinding MLB player props almost exclusively last week, I took the weekend off as I was in Canton for the fantasy football expo. That was a cool event and I was happy to meet a lot of great folks from the industry. But it's Tuesday once again and that means a full slate of […]

Week 21 Waiver Wire Rankings: TJ Friedl, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Zack Gelof, Brady Singer, Gavin Williams, Cole Ragans, and more

Welcome back RotoBallers, to another edition of the fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 21 -- August 14 through August 20. There are just over 45 days left of the regular season to be played as fantasy managers scout the waiver wire to help them add pieces for a championship run. More top prospects […]

MLB Underdog Predictions - Today's DFS Prop Picks for Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! Welcome to our Underdog Fantasy MLB DFS prop picks for Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Welcome back to our DFS series covering Underdog Fantasy contests! We will continue to focus on the MLB DFS props offered on Underdog called Higher/Lower (Over/Under). Higher/Lower is traditional over/under DFS prop picks – whether you think pitchers […]

Ji Man Choi Placed On 10-Day Injured List Monday

The San Diego Padres placed first baseman/designated hitter Ji Man Choi (ribs) on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left rib cage strain. The move is retroactive to August 12, when he sustained the injury while taking swings. Outfielder Ben Gamel's contract was selected from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Choi had […]

Christian Walker Goes Yard In Loss To Colorado

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, three RBI, and a strikeout in a 6-4 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Monday. Walker was responsible for 3/4 of the D-Backs run production in this one. He put Arizona on the board in the top of the first inning […]

Anthony Rizzo To Have More Testing Tuesday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (concussion) will head back to New York for more testing on Tuesday, but he said he feels like he's progressing from concussion issues. Rizzo did some light agility work in the outfield on Monday and walked at an incline on a treadmill. If the 34-year-old left-handed slugger gets […]

C.J. Cron Still Absent On Monday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman C.J. Cron (back) remains out of action on Monday with the team taking on the division-rival Texas Rangers. Mike Moustakas will get the start at first base and will hit cleanup for the Halos against Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer. Monday will be the second straight game that Cron will start […]

DJ LeMahieu Back In Yankees Lineup

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) has returned to the team's starting lineup on Monday and is playing first base and batting sixth in the order against Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried. This will be LeMahieu's first action since being scratched from last Wednesday's lineup with a tight calf. The 35-year-old veteran infielder hasn't […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/14/23 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/14/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Just eight games on a Monday, but that's plenty of action to have a pretty fun DFS slate. Let's see where we want to go...   Starting Pitchers Each day we try to give you […]

Nolan Schanuel Off To Hot Start In Double-A

Los Angeles Angels prospect Nolan Schanuel is slashing .347/.467/.490 through his first 13 games with Double-A Rocket City. The 2023 11th overall draft pick is navigating the Angels' minor league system quickly. Schanuel possesses an advanced hitting approach, generating more walks than strikeouts throughout his collegiate career, and his power stroke has developed into an […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 21

Welcome to Week 21 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of August 14 - August 20, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN, Yahoo!, or Fantrax. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because we know […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Taking A Seat On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the San Diego Padres. This looks to just be a day of rest for the 29-year-old, who's been hot over the last few weeks. He's rocking a 1.010 OPS across the last 12 contests (44 at-bats). Overall, he's slashing […]

DJ LeMahieu Still Sidelined

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) is still not playing on Sunday with the team taking on the Miami Marlins. LeMahieu is missing his fifth straight game this week with a sore right calf, but he's available to pinch hit on Sunday and should be able to avoid a trip to the injured list. […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Most of your league trade deadlines have now passed and that means it is just you and the waiver wire now. Fantasy baseball's marathon is nearing the home stretch of September, and that means expanded rosters and prospect parties. Things may feel "settled" and […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/13/23

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 […]

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Decisions for Tanner Bibee, Chase Silseth, Kerry Carpenter, Max Kepler, more

Welcome RotoBallers to my fantasy baseball start/sit article for the week ahead, August 14 - August 20. This week's article will focus on Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Davis Schneider, Joey Votto, Josh Bell, Tanner Bibee, Chase Silseth, Kerry Carpenter, and Max Kepler. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who to play in […]

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups Week 21 (2023)

Is anybody else in disbelief we are approaching the middle of August, or is it just me? We are officially coming down to the wire here for the 2023 Major League Baseball season as well as the fantasy baseball season. That went fast, didn't it? Maybe a little too fast. Nevertheless, it's going to be […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/13/23): 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. There […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 21

We are coming up on Week 21 of the fantasy baseball season. The calendar flips to August, and the fantasy baseball playoffs push to the forefront of our brains. But you can't let that stress you out. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 21

Welcome to another week of sifting through top hitter streamers, RotoBallers! We are looking ahead at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 21 -- Monday, August 14 through Sunday, August 20. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good […]

Matt Olson Smacks Two Home Runs In Braves Lopsided Victory

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson in the first game of a doubleheader, was 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI as the Braves crushed the Mets 21-3 Saturday. Olson smashed his first homer in the sixth frame off of New York reliever Reed Garrett. His second shot came in the eighth inning against […]

Jose Abreu Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Houston Astros first baseman Jose Abreu (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The 36-year-old missed two straight games due to lower back discomfort. After that, Abreu underwent an MRI which revealed inflammation in his back. The veteran slugger received a pair of cortisone shots on Friday. The Astros are going […]

DJ LeMahieu Sitting Out Once Again

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) is not in the lineup on Saturday against the Miami Marlins. The 34-year-old infielder will his miss third straight game while dealing with right calf tightness. The Yankees are hoping he can avoid the injured list with the extra time off. Isiah Kiner-Falefa is covering third base and […]