Max Muncy Returns From Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated infielder Max Muncy (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned infielder Michael Busch to the minors in a corresponding move. Muncy immediately returned to the starting lineup on Tuesday against Colorado Rockies right-hander Connor Seabold, starting at third base and batting cleanup. The 32-year-old left-handed slugger had […]

Cody Bellinger Returning On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (illness) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The left-handed slugger missed the finale of the London Series due to a minor illness. It appears he's set to return and will only miss one game because the team had a scheduled off-day on Monday. […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/27/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We are under two weeks away from the All-Star break, RotoBallers. The year is flying by, and watching the new rules play out has made for a fun first season. As of the end of April, 0.68 bases have been stolen per game. If those numbers persist, they will be the highest since 1999! I […]

Abimelec Ortiz Showing Off In-Game Power

Texas Rangers prospect Abimelec Ortiz signed with the club after he didn't hear his name called in the 2021 draft. A native of Puerto Rico, Ortiz reached the pros by way of Florida Southwestern State College. He posted uninspiring results through his first two seasons in the organization but has shown massive strides in 2023. […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/27/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! After a smaller-than-usual Monday, MLB is giving us everything we could want with a massive 15-game slate featuring all 30 teams. DraftKings and FanDuel aren't messing around with anything today, either. Both sites have all 15 games in their featured contests, […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 14

Welcome to Week 14 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of June 26 - July 2, 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 […]

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 next time I write this article, it'll be July! Yes, the season is nearly halfway through. It's easy to view what's happened thus far as a finite trend, but the second half is a brand-new ballgame. Don't stop scouring the wire for a […]

Joey Votto Gets The Day Off Monday At Baltimore

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is not in the lineup Monday night against left-handed starter Cole Irvin and the Baltimore Orioles. The presumed rest day comes one week after Votto made his 2023 debut, which was delayed due to a lengthy shoulder injury. The 2010 MVP started six consecutive games in the sixth spot […]

C.J. Cron Activated From Injured List

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron (back) should return to the starting lineup on Tuesday at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers after he was activated from the injured list on Monday afternoon. The 33-year-old has been out since May 15 due to back spasms. Cron will presumably slot back into the heart of the […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/26/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/26/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Just a small little six-gamer on FD and DK today.   Starting Pitchers Each day we try to give you some pitchers to target at each price tier, starting with the more expensive pitchers you're […]

Joey Votto (1B, CIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 33% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Reds' 12-game win streak may have been snapped by the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, but Cincinnati is still atop their division and just added 39-year-old veteran Joey Votto back to their lineup. Votto returned on June 19 in the midst of the […]

Lamonte Wade Jr. (1B/OF, SF) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Yes, he's back. The Giants are 9-1 in their last 10 games, and LaMonte Wade Jr. has been a big part of that. He's batted .321/.443/.482 across his last 15 games, with a home run, 10 RBI, and 13 walks. Overall, he's […]

Nick Pratto (1B/OF, KC) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Nick Pratto has been featured here frequently. The fact remains he's a consistent fantasy contributor that's more available than he rightfully should be. Pratto continues to operate as the Royals' leadoff hitter and carries a respectable .271/.356/.425 slash line with five home […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Not In Sunday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against Ryne Nelson and the Arizona Diamondbacks. The slugger started the past two games after missing three contests with a side injury, but he left Saturday's game prematurely. Fantasy managers should stay updated on Wade Jr.'s status. Instead, Isan […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates On Byron Buxton, Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, Sean Murphy, Max Muncy

After witnessing the Angels hand the Rockies a 25-1 beating on Saturday night, we are reminded just how cruel things can get throughout any MLB season. Of course, fantasy managers sometimes feel the pain even more, especially for those with significant voids in the lineup. As we enter the final week of June, the injuries […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/25/23

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 […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 14

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 14. 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 14

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 14 - Monday, June 26 through Sunday, July 2. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good […]

Fantasy Baseball 1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 14 (2023)

Week 14 of fantasy baseball 1B and 3B waiver wire pickups is upon us. It's been an eventful week in the baseball world with just a little under a few weeks until the All-Star break. The Reds extended their historic winning streak to 12 games, their rookie third baseman hit for the cycle just 15 […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 14

We’re coming up on Week 14 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, […]

Christian Walker Doubles Twice, Continues Torrid Stretch

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker stayed hot on Saturday night, extending his hitting streak to nine games with a 3-for-5 effort, including two doubles, one that cleared the bases for three RBI. The clean-up hitter has been on fire at the dish of late, evidenced by his .361/.419/.614 slash line in June while tacking […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/25/23): 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 nine-game matinee mix on […]

Paul Goldschmidt Drives In The Cardinals Only Run

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt went 1-for-3 with an RBI single, a walk, and a strikeout in a 9-1 blowout loss to the Chicago Cubs in London on Saturday. The Cards didn't put on much of a show across the pond in MLB's London series as the Cubs put up seven runs in […]

Max Muncy Could Return Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (hamstring) will take live at-bats on Sunday and is expected to be activated from the injured list Tuesday. He was placed on the 10-day injured list in June due to a low-grade hamstring strain. "For me right now, I feel confident saying that Tuesday, Muncy will be activated, said […]

Hunter Renfroe Shifts Over To First Base

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Hunter Renfroe will move into the infield for Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The Angels have decided to shake things up with the addition of Eduardo Escobar. That being said, the Halos will move Renfroe from the outfield to first base on Saturday. This marks only the fourth time in […]

Jared Walsh Optioned To Triple-A Salt Lake On Saturday

Los Angeles Angels infielder/outfielder Jared Walsh was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday. Walsh missed the beginning of the season while dealing with neurological symptoms, which he was getting treatment for, but has struggled mightily at the dish since his IL activation on May 20. He's slashing just .119/.244/.224 with one home run and […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/24/23

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 […]

Freddie Freeman’s Mediocre June Continues

Fantasy managers have become accustomed to multi-hit games and a .900 OPS from Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman, and he did just that and more in April and May. However, the month of June has been a slow one thus far for the three-time Silver Slugger. Freeman has multiple hits in just three of […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (Late Slate - 6/24/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Most of the action is done by Saturday night, but we still have four games sharing the stage with the College World Series final series. I just love how DraftKings can have 35 Padres pitchers listed in their player pool, but still don't have starter Matt Waldron on there. This is 2023, people! How can […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Aaron Judge, Bryan Reynolds, Jose Urquidy, Carlos Rodon and more....

June is just about in our rearview mirror. The All-Star game is fast approaching, as is the MLB trade deadline. With the new playoff format, there are more teams than ever vying for a playoff spot. This makes the number of teams that are "selling" to be less than normal. Some of these teams that […]