Jared Walsh Absent From Saturday's Lineup

Los Angeles first baseman Jared Walsh is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He will take a seat after hitting 0.59 (1-for-17) over his last five games. The 28-year-old has struggled in July, slashing 0.75/.119/.075 with an RBI in 12 games. Overall, Walsh is slashing .236/.280/.412 with 13 home […]

Carlos Santana Back From Restricted List

The Seattle Mariners reinstated first baseman Carlos Santana from the restricted list due to a family emergency on Saturday and optioned infielder Kevin Padlo to Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. Santana missed the game on Friday, but he's back to close out the first half of the season with Seattle and should be back […]

Trey Mancini Mashes Ninth Home Run Friday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/designated hitter Trey Mancini tallied a three-hit game on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays, which included his ninth home run of the season. The 30-year-old slugger's power and counting stats decline (35 runs, 37 RBI) should've been expected after Camden Yards drastically moved back the left field wall, but he is […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 7/16/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/16/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/16/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to the Saturday edition of our MLB DFS picks here at RotoBaller. I'll be here all weekend, helping you navigate the various slates that both FanDuel and DraftKings are offering. Today is a bit of a mess, I'll admit, as DK has created an 11-game slate that starts at 2:05 PM, while FanDuel […]

Carlos Santana Placed On Restricted List

The Seattle Mariners placed first baseman Carlos Santana on the restricted list on Friday due to a family emergency and recalled infielder Kevin Padlo from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. It's unlikely we'll see Santana again before the All-Star break next week. The 36-year-old veteran will close out the first half of the 2022 […]

Garrett Cooper Back In Action Against Phillies

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (knee) is starting at first base and hitting second on Friday against Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Kyle Gibson. Cooper will be available again for fantasy managers after missing the last two games due to a bruised left knee. The 31-year-old All-Star has been in a recent cold stretch at the […]

Matt Olson Continues Homer Streak

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson homered for the third straight game in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Washington Nationals, going 1-for-4 with his 16th long ball of the year and a strikeout. Olson is now hitting .251/.339/.481 with the 16 round-trippers, 53 RBI and 41 runs scored in 351 at-bats in his first season […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 7/15/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/15/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's the last Friday slate of the first half, and it's a loaded one. We have another Coors game, some big-time aces in great matchups, and some great hitting spots.   Top Hitters for 7/15/22 […]

Pete Alonso Launches His 24th Homer On Thursday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso helped the team rout the Chicago Cubs 8-0 on Thursday. He went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in the game. He was also hit by a pitch. Alonso now has 24 home runs on the year, which has him tied for fifth […]

Josh Bell Hits 13th Homer Thursday

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell went deep Thursday, bringing his season home run total to 13. He was 2-for-5 at the plate in a 5-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves. Bell has been a bright spot in a very disappointing season for Washington, and it could result in him being traded at the deadline. […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/15/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

There's nothing quite like a full slate of games on a Friday night in the summertime! We have a 13-game slate on both sites tonight, which means there is no shortage of options on the mound or at the plate! My job is to help steer you in the right direction, but there are going […]

Jurickson Profar Could Return Friday

San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar (concussion, neck) could be activated from the 7-day concussion list ahead of Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He will play in a rehab game on Thursday and could be activated on Friday. The 29-year-old was placed on the 7-day concussion list last Friday. He was involved in a […]

Breakout Hitters for Fantasy Baseball - MLB Batters Rising for Week 15

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of my "Breakout Hitters To Watch" series. What we're doing here is taking a good, close look at the hitting data each week to see which hitters are standing out the most. The idea is to find hitters that have made changes and/or really improved this season to find […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 14

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball, almost as much as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and then see their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]

Frank Schwindel Activated, Andrelton Simmons To IL

The Chicago Cubs activated first baseman Frank Schwindel (back) from the injured list on Thursday and placed shortstop Andrelton Simmons (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain in a corresponding move. Simmons' injured list placement is retroactive to July 11. Schwindel will return to a .237/.282/.386 slash line with eight home […]

Jesus Aguilar Reaches Base Twice Thursday

Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar singled and walked in four at-bats on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He also scored the winning run in the bottom of the 11th inning. Besides his stellar 2018, Aguilar has been a pretty mediocre fantasy player, and that's continued in 2022. Over 80 games, he's hitting .248 with […]

Nick Pratto Called Up Along With Other Royals Prospects

The Kansas City Royals have called up eight players from the minor leagues to take eight of the 10 roster spots that were vacated by the team's unvaccinated players who were placed on the restricted list on Thursday. The Royals stated that they anticipate adding two more players during the team's series against the Toronto […]

C.J. Cron, Kris Bryant Return To Lineup

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron (wrist) and outfielder Kris Bryant are back in the starting lineup on Thursday against San Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell. Cron is at first base and is batting cleanup, while Bryant is serving as the designated hitter and batting third in the lineup. Cron has been out in four […]

Connor Joe Doubles Wednesday Night

Colorado Rockies first baseman/outfielder Connor Joe went 1-for-4 with his 16th double of the season, an RBI, one run scored, a walk and two strikeouts in Wednesday's 10-6 victory over the San Diego Padres. Joe is hitting just .191 (8-for-42) in the last two weeks, but he does have six RBI in 12 games played. […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 7/14/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/14/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Yo, it's Jon Anderson filling in for Thunder Dan today. We don't have the Padres vs. Rockies game on the main slate tonight, which makes the lineup a bit tougher - but more fun - […]

Garrett Cooper Remains Out On Thursday

Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper (knee) will remain out of action on Thursday as the team takes on right-hander Zach Thompson and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jesus Aguilar will be covering first base once again for the contest. This will be Cooper's second consecutive missed game due to a knee injury he suffered on Tuesday. […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Hits His 20th Homer On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in the team's 8-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. He now has 20 home runs on the year to go along with 56 RBI, 47 runs and a .266/.344/.488 slash line. His season's been a bit […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/14/22): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! This is John Brubaker dropping some of my favorite plays for today's slate. Thursdays are typically weird slates, but we have a decent eleven-game slate on DraftKings and FanDuel. While we've been short on pitching on Thursday slates, we have no such issue tonight. There are a plethora of aces at our […]

Royals To Be Without Whit Merrifield, Andrew Benintendi, Others

The Kansas City Royals will be without 10 players for their four-game series in Toronto against the Blue Jays, which begins on Thursday. Canada requires a COVID-19 vaccination to enter the country. The list of players the Royals will be without includes second baseman Whit Merrifield, first baseman Hunter Dozier, outfielders Michael Taylor, Andrew Benintendi […]

Garrett Cooper Out With Knee Injury Wednesday

Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper (knee) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against right-hander JT Brubaker and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jesus Aguilar will be covering first base for the game. Cooper injured his knee during Tuesday's game and he is being considered day-to-day. The 31-year-old was named to his first career […]

Darin Ruf Not In Wednesday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants first baseman and outfielder Darin Ruf isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-handed starter Zac Gallen. In 275 plate appearances this season, the 35-year-old is hitting .222 with a .335 on-base percentage, seven home runs, and a pair of stolen bases. LaMonte Wade Jr. is […]

Wilmer Flores Isn't Starting On Wednesday

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores isn't in the team's lineup for a matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Zac Gallen on Wednesday. The veteran has enjoyed a solid season so far for San Francisco, hitting .252 with a .337 on-base percentage and 12 home runs in 323 plate appearances. Thairo Estrada is starting […]

Blue Jays Fire Manager Charlie Montoyo

The Toronto Blue Jays fired manager Charlie Montoyo on Wednesday, according to sources. Bench coach John Schneider will take over as the club's interim manager for the rest of the season. Toronto entered Wednesday's action with a 46-42 record and in fourth place in the American League East despite lofty expectations entering 2022. They've also […]

Miguel Cabrera Resting Against Royals

Detroit Tigers first baseman/designated hitter Miguel Cabrera is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals. Cabrera is hitting only .214 (9-for-42) with nine RBI and nine strikeouts in 12 games in the month of July, and he hasn't homered since May 15. The 39-year-old future Hall of Famer just doesn't […]