Garrett Cooper Returns From Illness

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (illness) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday against right-hander Tyler Glasnow and the Tampa Bay Rays. He's starting at first base and batting third in the lineup. Cooper was scratched from Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies with an illness, but he's apparently feeling good enough to […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 7/25/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! There are a dozen games to pick from as we formulate our DFS lineups tonight. With the trade deadline approaching, staying glued to the team's lineup announcements is critical. Tonight's action starts at 7:05 PM EST as the Rockies face the Nationals in […]

Nick Pratto Absent On Monday

Kansas City Royals first baseman Nick Pratto is absent from Monday's starting lineup against the Cleveland Guardians. This appears to be a routine rest day for the 24-year-old slugger. This season, Pratto is slashing .241/.330/.383 with seven homers, 31 RBI in 68 games. Matt Duffy will start in his place at first base and bat […]

C.J. Cron To Sit Out On Monday

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Washington Nationals. This marks the third game in a row that Cron has missed due to back tightness. The assumption is that the 33-year-old is going to be moved at the upcoming trade deadline. That being said, […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 18

Welcome to Week 18 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of July 24 - July 30, 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 […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/24/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/24/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have eight games on Monday night, which actually makes for a nice little slate. Some spots are obvious, but we will have to work a little harder to be different in tournaments. I've got […]

Rowdy Tellez To Get Stitches Removed On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez (finger) is set to have his stitches removed from his fractured finger on Tuesday. The 28-year-old is expected to resume swinging the bat as early as Wednesday. Tellez has been out since July 5 due to inflammation in his forearm and the fractured ring finger. The expectation is that […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 18

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 18. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 18

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 18 - Monday, July 24 through Sunday, July 30. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Goes Deep In Blue Jays Victory Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. clubbed a two-run home run to lead his team to a 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners Sunday. In the fourth inning, the 24-year-old superstar delivered a powerful 345-foot two-run homer against Mariners' rookie right-hander Bryan Woo, resulting in a game-tying score of 2-2. Overall, he was […]

Cody Bellinger Hits Two-Run Homer

Chicago Cubs outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger has been seemingly unstoppable at the plate over the last month. The left-handed slugger continued to have success versus the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Bellinger blasted a two-run home run in the first inning to get the Cubbies on the board. He would finished the day with three […]

Garrett Cooper Scratched From Sunday's Lineup With An Illness

Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper has been scratched from Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies with an illness. Cooper was originally at designated hitter but now Jorge Soler will slide into that role while Jesus Sanchez takes over in right field against Ty Blach and the Rockies. Miami is looking to snap an eight-game […]

Kris Bryant, C.J. Cron Absent From Lineup

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (finger) and C.J. Cron (back) are both out of the starting lineup on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. Bryant will sit out after leaving Saturday's contest early after being hit by a pitch on his finger, although X-rays came back negative. Cron will miss his second straight game due to […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/23/23

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 […]

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 baseball season's second half is off to the races! You're going to blink and suddenly there are only two months left. Then one, and then it's the final weeks. I implore you to create a "path to victory" plan. If you're in first […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 18

We’re coming up on Week 18 of the fantasy baseball season. Trade deadline rumors might be fogging up your fantasy brain, but it's time to lock back in. 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, […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 18

There is a lot going on in the baseball world right now with the second half well underway and the trade deadline swiftly approaching. This year's deadline, scheduled for August 1, is a pivotal and highly anticipated moment in the MLB season. It marks the final opportunity for teams to make significant roster changes before […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/23/23): 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 10-game matinee mix. The […]

Josh Bell (1B, CLE) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 36% of Leagues ANALYSIS: In Week 15 of this column, I listed Josh Bell as a potential pick-up. This add may have seemed a bit perplexing at the time, but if you followed through on rostering the 30-year-old switch-hitter, it's started to pay off. Bell has finally […]

Alex Kirilloff (1B/OF, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 22% of Leagues ANALYSIS: This is Alex Kirilloff's debut on this list. He's had a tough time establishing consistent playing time and consistent production at the plate this season, but the lefty may have finally turned a corner. Kirilloff has hit safely in five of his six […]

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Decisions for Alex Kirilloff, Edouard Julien, Bryce Elder, Tyler Wells, more

Welcome RotoBallers to my fantasy baseball start/sit article for the week ahead, July 24 - July 30. This week's article will focus on Matt McLain, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Alex Kirilloff, Edouard Julien, Bryce Elder, Tyler Wells, Wilmer Flores, and Max Kepler. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who to play in […]

Andrew Vaughn To Miss Fourth Straight Game

Chicago White Sox outfielder/first baseman Andrew Vaughn (foot) will be sidelined for the fourth straight game on Saturday. He fouled a ball off his foot on Tuesday and hasn't been able to play since then. The X-rays came back negative, so hopefully Vaughn won't require a trip to the injured list. Yasmani Grandal will cover […]

C.J. Cron Scratched With Back Stiffness

Updating a previous report, Colorado Rockies first baseman/designated hitter C.J. Cron (back) was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins with back stiffness. Cron was on the original lineup card, but his back appears to have stiffened up on him, so the Rockies are playing it safe and sitting him. Michael […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/22/23

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 […]

C.J. Cron Scratched From The Lineup On Saturday

Colorado Rockies designated hitter/first baseman C.J. Cron is not in the lineup for Saturday's contest against the Miami Marlins. Cron was a late scratch for this one but no reason has been given as to why he was removed from the lineup. He's been on a tear since his activation from the injured list as […]

Freddie Freeman Drives In Three In Win Over Rangers

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman had a big offensive performance in Friday night's 11-5 win over the Texas Rangers. Freeman went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI, three runs scored, two walks and two strikeouts. What's new for Freeman? The 33-year-old seven-time All-Star just continues to hit for the Dodgers […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Max Fried, Cedric Mullins, Jarred Kelenic, Shane Bieber, Aaron Judge and more

The good news regarding players coming back after the All Star break already seems like a long time ago, as many new players have hit the IL. The extent of their injuries range from a possible short stint on the IL to being out until mid September. At this point in the season, when you […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty Notes - Fantasy Baseball News for Edouard Julien, Sandy Alcantara, Andrew Painter, and more

In the dynasty world, news and notes articles take on a whole new meaning. Not only are we discussing short-term value with these players, but we need to look long-term as well. A good dynasty manager is like Crazy Eyes from the movie Mr. Deeds. You have to have one eye on the present and […]

Top Five Injured Players To Stash In Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

Welcome back to our top fantasy baseball injury stashes for Week 17, looking at IL players as of July 21. Today's list of injured MLB players to consider stashing off the fantasy baseball waiver wire includes Trevor Story, Ryan Helsley, Brandon Drury, Hyun Jin Ryu, and Brendan Rodgers. In case you're not yet familiar, this […]

Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball? Druw Jones, Brooks Lee, Dylan Lesko, Owen Murphy, more

Major League Baseball has now passed the midseason point, and multiple prospect promotions have occurred over the last week. This will be something to watch over the next couple of weeks before the trade deadline, as teams attempt to showcase potential "trade bait" players. The biggest baseball even that affected the minor leagues recently was […]