Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Aaron Judge, Luis Garcia, Carlos Rodon, Kyle Wright, Eloy Jimenez

We are through the first week of May, and the injuries keep on coming. At the same time, players are returning from stints on the injured list, which is fantastic news for fantasy managers. Let's take a look at the latest updates surrounding Aaron Judge, Luis Garcia, Carlos Rodon, Kyle Wright, and Eloy Jimenez, among […]

Ryan Mountcastle Goes Hitless In Defeat

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle went 0-for-5 with a pair of strikeouts in a 3-2 extra-innings loss to the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. The 26-year-old slugger couldn't get much going at the dish against Bryce Elder and company. This was the first time he's failed to reach base since way back on April 19. […]

Joey Wendle Activated From The 10-Day Injured List

Miami Marlins infielder Joey Wendle was activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday after missing a month with an oblique issue. The veteran infielder appeared in just four games and didn't record a hit before hitting the injured list in early April. Wendle isn't starting on Sunday against the Cubs but he should be […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/7/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/7/23 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 […]

Miguel Vargas (1B/2B, LAD) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 44% of Leagues ANALYSIS: In the intro, we mentioned how some players were dropped after a cold start to the season, and Miguel Vargas fits the bill. Vargas began the season way too rostered for this column but was dropped in a ton of leagues as he was […]

Josh Naylor (1B/OF, CLE) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Naylor owns an awful .602 OPS with only seven extra-base hits so far in 2023. Nonetheless, now is a great time to buy low on the 25-year-old. Naylor has experienced exceptional bad luck this year.   Josh Naylor hits Amed Rosario home, as […]

Luis Rengifo (2B/3B/SS/OF LAA) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Luis Rengifo has been sharp at the plate over the last week, slashing .286/.333/.476, and helped to lead the Angels to a big 11-7 defeat of the slumping St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, going 3-for-4 with a home run, double, and RBI. […]

Lamonte Wade Jr. (1B/OF, SF) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: LaMonte Wade Jr. has been on a tear for the Giants, blasting three homers in his last seven games, along with a .286/.483/.762 slash, three RBI, and eight walks. Overall, he's totaled six homers on the year, nearly matching his total in […]

Top Hitter Streamers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts For Week 7

Hey, RotoBallers! It's that time of the week again to check on the waiver wire. We have reached the 1/5th mark of the season, and there are still a little under 130 games left to play. The standings haven't endured any significant changes since last week, other than the recent outbreak of the Dodgers (7-3 […]

1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 7

It's hard to believe we're already through the first week of May in the 2023 MLB season. In this article, you will find my first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 7 – May 8 through May 14. By now, standings in your fantasy league have begun to take shape. […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Report for Week 7

We’re rounding around week seven 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 (5/7/23): 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 main slate features an enticing eight-game mix. There […]

Matt Olson Reaches Twice In Victory

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson went 1-for-3 with a single, a run scored, and a walk in a 5-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. Olson singled off Kyle Bradish in the bottom of the fourth inning and scored on an Eddie Rosario base knock in the same inning. He also drew a […]

Pete Alonso Knocks In A Run In Defeat

New York Mets first baseman/designated hitter Pete Alonso went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a walk in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies. Alonso drove in one of the Mets' two runs in the bottom of the first with an RBI groundout. New York didn't have much of an answer for Austin Gomber, as […]

Wil Myers Activated, Playing On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds infielder/outfielder Wil Myers (illness) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The 32-year-old will be back in action after missing a week of action due to COVID-19. He'll slide right back into things, batting seventh and playing right field versus right-hander Mike Clevinger on Saturday. In a corresponding move, Matt […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/6/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/6/23 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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Jose Altuve, Jacob deGrom, Liam Hendriks, Tyler Glasnow and more

The topsy-turvy baseball season continues chugging along into May. The Pirates are in first place along with the Rays and the Yankees and Cardinals are in last place. Just like we all expected. The new rules in baseball may have something to do with these results with more stolen bases and more offense in general. […]

Max Muncy Was Sick On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that infielder Max Muncy (illness) was sick all day, which is the reason he was removed from Friday's game early against the San Diego Padres. Muncy went 0-for-3 with an RBI and a strikeout in the contest before being replaced at the hot corner by Chris Taylor in […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/6/23): 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 decent slate tonight, with eight games on tap. Let's get right to […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty News and Notes: Rookie Arms, Cincinnati Prospect Bats, 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 […]

Brandon Drury Back In Starting Lineup Friday

Los Angeles Angels utility player Brandon Drury is back in Friday's starting lineup against the Texas Rangers and right-hander Dane Dunning. Drury got a breather in Thursday's series finale win over the St. Louis Cardinals after homering on Wednesday. The veteran is hitting just .235 with a rather large 32.7% K% on the season but […]

Top 250 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (May Updates)

With the first month of the MLB season in the books, it's time to check-in on some dynasty prospects! Welcome RotoBallers to the latest edition of our dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings for the 2023 season. In this article below, you'll see our first in-season list of the top 250 MLB prospect rankings for fantasy […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Hits Three More Homers

Cincinnati Reds first base prospect Christian Encarnacion-Strand stayed red-hot with another powerful performance on Thursday for Triple-A Louisville. Encarnacion-Strand went 3-for-5 with three homers and five RBI. Despite missing the beginning of the season with a slightly herniated disc, Encarnacion-Strand hasn't missed a beat since his dominate spring and is hitting .432 with seven homers […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/05/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

There are 11 games on what is an attractive slate both from a starting pitching and hitting standpoint. Which arms will reign supreme? That is the question as we look for a foundation to build upon as we trudge forward toward the weekend! Remember, this 11-game slate locks at 7:05 PM ET on Thursday, May […]

Darick Hall To Start Swinging Soon

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman/designated hitter Darick Hall (thumb) is expected to start swinging next week, according to MLB.com. The 27-year-old has been playing catch and continues to work his way back from a torn ligament in his thumb he sustained on April 5. Original reports had Hall out for two months, and nothing seems to […]

Early-Season Outliers - Players to Buy or Sell for Fantasy Baseball

I wrote this post a handful of times last year, and I wanted to get back to it. It is probably best to run about once a month, so let's get it started here. A lot of weird stuff can happen in the game of baseball over a small sample. One month of games, which […]

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

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/5/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's a beautiful Friday in America, and we have a great slate of baseball games on tap. There are 12 games on this Friday slate, so we have a lot to talk about! Let's pop […]

Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds: Using Average Exit Velocity to Predict Regression (Week 6)

Welcome to the second 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. We're still early enough into the 2023 MLB regular season that […]

Matt Mervis (1B, CHC) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: In a long-awaited move, the Chicago Cubs have called up first baseman Matt Mervis to the major league squad. He will join a Cubs first base rotation that features Trey Mancini and Eric Hosmer. The Cubbies signed both this offseason, prompting many […]

Matt Mervis To Be Called Up By Cubs

Chicago Cubs first baseman Matt Mervis is set to be promoted to the big leagues and is expected to join the Cubs on Friday when they kick off a home series with the Miami Marlins. It's certainly time for the 25-year-old to show what he can do at the big-league level as he is hitting […]