Pete Alonso Day-To-Day After Being Hit By Pitch
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (wrist) was forced to leave Wednesday's game early against the Atlanta Braves after getting hit by a 97 mph fastball on the left wrist. Thankfully for the Mets and fantasy managers, Alonso's X-rays came back negative, and he's being considered day-to-day with a left-wrist contusion. Fantasy managers can […]
Tigers-Phillies Postponed Due To Wildfires
The game between the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia on Wednesday has been postponed due to poor air quality caused by the wildfires in Canada. Right-hander Reese Olson was scheduled to start this one for the Tigers, while right-hander Zach Wheeler was set to get the ball for the Phils. The contest will […]
Yankees-White Sox Postponed
The contest between the New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox on Wednesday in the Bronx has been postponed due to poor air quality as a result of wildfires in Canada. Right-hander Lance Lynn was scheduled to start for the White Sox, and he was going to be opposed by Yankees rookie right-hander Randy Vasquez. […]
Yandy Diaz On The Bench Wednesday
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz is not in Wednesday's starting lineup against Pablo Lopez and the Minnesota Twins. Diaz went 1-for-4 with a walk and scored a run for the fourth straight game on Tuesday but will get a well-earned breather on Wednesday. Diaz has been one of the best hitters in baseball […]
Ryan O'Hearn Goes Deep In Loss To Brewers
Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Ryan O'Hearn went 2-for-4 with a home run, an RBI and a run scored in the team's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night. It was nice to see O'Hearn clear the fences for the first time since May 20, and it was the 29-year-old's third home […]
Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Aaron Judge, Byron Buxton, Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, Cody Bellinger, more
We're just under 10 weeks into the 2023 MLB season, and as always, the list of key injured players continues to grow. Each slate of games seems to come with a new fantasy baseball asset making injury headlines, so staying up to date on the latest news is key for staying competitive. Let's take a […]
Imanol Vargas - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis
PROSPECT: Imanol Vargas, 1B, Los Angeles Dodgers ANALYSIS: Vargas signed with the Dodgers out of Venezuela in 2017. He has slowly progressed through the minor leagues and could still be in Double-A when his 25th birthday comes around at the end of June. Although Vargas is primarily a first baseman, he has spent more than […]
Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds: Biggest xwOBA Surprises So Far in 2023 (Week 11)
Welcome to the Week 11 edition of Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds for the 2023 fantasy baseball season! Be sure to also check out all of our Statcast analysis for fantasy baseball, including the weekly series by Connelly Doan about Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds. It's hard to believe we're already 10 weeks into the […]
Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 11
Welcome back, RotoBallers! The regular season is in full gear. We're heading into Week 11 of the fantasy baseball season, and while there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in the minor leagues during Week 10. It's imperative to monitor […]
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/7/23 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! We've got 15 baseball games to get over humpday, and 10 occupy the main slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. Today's action starts at 7:05 PM ET, with a couple of East Coast tilts. Then the slate wraps up at 9:38 PM ET with […]
Christian Encarnacion-Strand Blasts 15th Homer
Cincinnati Reds first base prospect Christian Encarnacion-Strand remained hot on Tuesday with a 3-for-4 performance that saw him hit his 15th homer of the season for Triple-A Louisville. He also doubled, walked and scored twice. The slugger continues to impress on the farm and is hitting .352 with a ridiculous 1.124 OPS. Between an impressive […]
Main Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/7/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Happy Wednesday, 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! With a few games scattered throughout the day, we're left […]
Imanol Vargas Producing Solid Results
Los Angeles Dodgers minor-league first baseman Imanol Vargas signed with the club out of Venezuela in 2017. He has slowly progressed through the minor leagues and could still be in Double-A when his 25th birthday comes around at the end of June. Although Vargas is primarily a first baseman, he has spent more than two […]
Owen Miller Not In Tuesday's Lineup
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Owen Miller is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. This appears to be a routine rest day for Miller, which will likely be happening more frequently now. The Brewers have Luis Urias back in the fold and Willy Adames returning soon. That means, Miller is likely […]
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/6/23
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's Tuesday! I'm Jon Anderson back to take you through another great MLB DFS slate. I've got the projection model fired up and we're ready to spit out some DFS picks. If you missed it last Friday, we're doing things a little bit differently […]
Eric Cross' Top 50 Dynasty Rankings for Fantasy Baseball
As the calendar flips from May to June, we're seeing plenty of movement in dynasty fantasy baseball rankings. Plenty of big names are hurt or struggling right now, while young players are making a name for themselves and flying up rankings. It's always important in fantasy baseball to adapt and adjust on the fly, and […]
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/5/23
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/5/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Back to a somewhat normal schedule today, though we should note the early start time for the main slate (7 games) at 6:40 PM EST. Starting Pitchers Each day we try to give you […]
Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're onto June and the waiver wire is heating up with the weather. It's important that you keep your window of analysis shifting down the line as timeframes change. The entire season's line of statistics is important, but putting the last few weeks or […]
Tyler Soderstrom Launches Pair Of Home Runs
Oakland Athletics' top prospect Tyler Soderstrom posted his second multi-home run game of the season. The 21-year-old is now slashing .255/.304/.532 with 12 home runs through 46 games with Triple-A Las Vegas. Soderstrom's hitting ability is advanced for his age, and he figures to be a candidate for promotion to the majors at some point […]
Willi Castro (2B/3B/SS/OF, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 48% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Not only is Minnesota Twins infielder Willi Castro slashing .320/.357/.560 over the last seven games, but he's also collected two home runs, four RBI, and four stolen bases, as well as an anticlimactic walk-off sacrifice fly (as seen below). 𝙒𝘼𝙇𝙆 𝙊𝙁𝙁!!! 🗣🗣🗣 […]
Michael Massey (2B, KC) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Like Milwaukee Brewers infielder Owen Miller, Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey got off to an atrocious start to the season but really turned things around in May. Through the season's first month, Massey was batting .167 and was a complete afterthought […]
Owen Miller (1B/2B/3B, MIL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: In the intro, we mentioned how some players with overall numbers are being dragged down by a poor April. Exhibit A: Owen Miller. The Brewers second baseman led all qualified second basemen and shortstops with a .600 slugging percentage in May while collecting […]
Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 11
Welcome to Week 11 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitters. We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make […]
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/4/23
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 […]
Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 11
We’re coming up on Week 11 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, […]
1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 11
Welcome to June, RotoBallers! By now, the MLB season has begun to take shape with clear frontrunners in each division, but it's still not too late to turn it around for certain clubs, and that includes your fantasy team! Consider adding the players mentioned below to get a boost in the standings this week. If […]
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/4/23): 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 […]
Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates on Aaron Judge, Wander Franco, Cody Bellinger, Joc Pederson
The injury report is filling up with names of some top performers from around Major League Baseball. Undoubtedly, this is a concern for many fantasy managers, who could be without their top producers for the foreseeable future. Let's take a look at injured hitters, including Aaron Judge, Wander Franco, Cody Bellinger, Joc Pederson, and more. […]
Luke Raley Out Again For Second Game Of Doubleheader
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder/designated hitter Luke Raley (abdomen) remains out for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader with Boston. Raley was scratched for Game 1, with manager Kevin Cash reporting that the 28-year-old felt something on the right side of his stomach. Hopefully, this isn't a precursor for something more severe, considering how well he's […]
Freddie Freeman Remains In The Lineup
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (neck) remains in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. The left-handed slugger continues to play despite dealing with neck stiffness over the last few days. The fact Freeman continues to play means that it's likely a minor issue. The 33-year-old saw his 20-game […]