Triston Casas Returning On Monday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The left-handed slugger received a pair of rest days in order to help him get out of his slump. Casas has struggled heavily during the first month of the season. He's slashing .133/.283/.293 with […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/1/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/1/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hey RotoBaller Nation, it's Thunder Dan and I am going to be guiding you through our Monday Premium DFS picks every Monday this season! There are 11 games being played today, but just 6 games […]

Jesus Aguilar Hits Fifth Home Run Sunday

Oakland Athletics first baseman Jesus Aguilar went 2-for-4 with his fifth home run of the season, two RBI, a run scored and a strikeout in the team's 5-4 win over the visiting Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. While there isn't much fantasy upside from a counting-stats perspective with A's hitters, Aguilar has been solid in the […]

Andrew Vaughn Blasts Walk-Off Homer

Chicago White Sox first baseman/outfielder Andrew Vaughn went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and a walk in Sunday's 12-9 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. The White Sox were down 9-5 heading into the ninth frame. Chicago rallied back in the ninth by scoring seven runs, capped off by Vaughn's three-run blast. The former first-round […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for J.D. Martinez, Corbin Carroll, Jacob deGrom, Aaron Judge, Julio Rodriguez

The month of April is over, but as usual, several teams around Major League Baseball are dealing with injuries. While some clubs (and fantasy managers) could be without their top performers for a while, other players are nearing a return. Let's take a look at the latest updates surrounding J.D. Martinez, Corbin Carroll, Jacob deGrom, […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 6

Welcome back to The Cut List. 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 the hot seat […]

Josh Naylor (1B/OF, CLE) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 33% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The 5-foot-11, 250-pound first baseman Josh Naylor has started to hit his stride following a slow start to the 2023 campaign. In his last seven games, the 25-year-old has strung together a .360/.370/.560 slash with two steals, a home run, and six RBI, […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. As baseball's first month comes to an end we all have a chance to check our team's accounting books and easily assess our waiver-wire needs. Don't forget about trade avenues but you know the wire is always there for you. As am I and […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 6

Hey, RotoBallers! Another exhilarating week of baseball is in the books! Balls are flying, and Drew Maggi finally gets the call. Baseball is moving to Mexico City, and Nick Castellanos is the biggest jokester in the game. Now that we've covered the fluff topics, it's time to take a sneak peek at Week 6, running […]

Aledmys Diaz Hopeful To Avoid Injured List

Oakland Athletics infielder Aledmys Diaz (hamstring) was forced to exit early during Saturday's contest against the Cincinnati Reds. The right-handed slugger has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain. However, it sounds like Diaz might not require a trip to the injured list. Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said the MRI results came back […]

Isaac Paredes (1B/2B/3B, TB) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Since their incredible 13-0 start to the 2023 season, the Rays have since improved to 23-5 and have a comfortable 4.5-game lead in the AL East. On Saturday, Tampa was being no-hit through six innings by the White Sox ace Lance Lynn. […]

Garrett Cooper Leaves Early With Stomach Illness

Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper exited Sunday's contest against the Chicago Cubs early with a stomach illness, per the team. The 32-year-old was 1-for-2 with a single before leaving the game. The team should provide an update following Sunday's game but it doesn't sound too serious. He should be good to go on Tuesday […]

Braves-Mets Postponed Sunday

The game between the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets on Sunday has been postponed due to inclement weather in the area. The contest will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Monday, May 1. Right-hander Spencer Strider was scheduled to start for the Braves, while right-hander Tylor Megill was going to […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 6

Welcome to Week Six 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 4/30/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/30/23 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 […]

1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 6

Week 6 of the 2023 MLB season has begun, and we've already reached the fifth edition of our first-base and third-base waiver wire pickups. In this article, you will find my first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 6 – May 1 through May 7. As April comes to a […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Report for Week 6

We’re rounding around week six of the fantasy baseball season. I know it takes some time to settle in, but there is no time to waste. 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, and a […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/30/23): 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 matinee slate features an enticing nine-game mix. However, with […]

Josh Naylor Doubles, Drives In Three On Saturday

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor went 3-for-5 with a double, three RBI, and a steal in an 8-7 loss to the Boston Red Sox in 10 innings on Saturday. Naylor came up to the plate with the bases loaded in the seventh inning and cleared the bases with his second double of the season. […]

Aledmys Diaz Removed Early On Saturday

Oakland Athletics infielder Aledmys Diaz (hamstring) was forced to exit early during Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. He singled in the second inning where he appeared to have suffered a hamstring injury. Diaz attempted to keep running the bases afterwards, but the team eventually took him out of the game. The Athletics should give […]

Garrett Cooper Getting A Breather Saturday

Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper is absent from the lineup for Saturday's matchup with Caleb Kilian and the Chicago Cubs. The 32-year-old is slashing .267/.302/.411 with three home runs over 23 games but is just two for his last 19. Yuli Gurriel will take Cooper's spot on the field and bat cleanup. The two-time […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/29/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/29/23 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 […]

Ty France Taking A Seat On Saturday

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France is getting the day off on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays. This is a routine day off for the 28-year-old veteran who has had a rough go over the last few weeks. He's slashing just .198/.313/.245 with no home runs and nine RBI over the last 15 contests. […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty News and Notes: Juan Soto, Wander Franco, Cleveland Arms, 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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Aaron Judge, Raisel Iglesias, Carlos Rodon, Lance McCullers, Chas McCormick and more

April is just about in the books. The baseball season is officially one-sixth completed. Some teams continue to surprise (Pirates, Rangers and Diamondbacks) while other teams continue to struggle to get their footing (Dodgers, Padres and Phillies). The same goes with our fantasy teams. We may have left our draft feeling great but now your […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/29/23): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Saturday RotoBallers, and happy baseball season! This is John Brubaker dropping some of my favorite plays for today's slate! I'm so excited that MLB DFS back, and here's a chance to start the season off on the right foot! We have a smaller slate tonight, with just five games on tap. Let's get right […]

Hot MLB Prospect Hitters and Potential Call-Ups - Mining the Minors for Fantasy Baseball

Welcome to the second season of this series where I comb through the minor league leaderboards to see who is having a particularly impressive start to the season. I then try to break down whether the performance is for real and whether or not this player should be somebody that we should have on our […]

Yandy Diaz Is Fine

Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) is considered fine after leaving Friday's game early against the Chicago White Sox with a sore left shoulder in the fifth inning, according to manager Kevin Cash. Diaz injured his shoulder on a slide at home plate in the first inning. He's considered day-to-day […]

Yandy Diaz Injured Friday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (shoulder) left Friday's game early against the Chicago White Sox with left-shoulder soreness. Diaz left the contest in the fifth inning and was replaced by infielder Taylor Walls. The 31-year-old went 1-for-2 with a run scored in the game before departing and is now hitting a strong .319 on […]

Pirates-Nationals Game Postponed Friday

The contest on Friday between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Nationals has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up on Saturday as part of a split-admission doubleheader. Left-hander Rich Hill was scheduled to take the ball for the Pirates on Friday, with right-hander Chad Kuhl opposing him on the mound […]