Ryan Mountcastle Out With An Illness On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (illness) is being held out of Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. He is dealing with sinus problems, according to Orioles manager Brandon Hyde. Trey Mancini is getting the start at first base for the contest. Mountcastle has been hitting the ball well all season, compiling a .277/.315/.496 slash […]

Josh Naylor Back In The Lineup On Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor (back) is included in the starting lineup for Tuesday night's game against right-hander Drew Hutchison and the Detroit Tigers. He will be slotting in at designated hitter and batting cleanup. Naylor was removed from Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader after experiencing back spasms and he was held out of […]

Miguel Sano Goes Hitless In Rehab Game

Minnesota Twins first baseman Miguel Sano (knee) began a minor league rehab assignment in the Rookie-level Florida Complex League on Monday and went 0-for-4 with a pop-out and three groundouts as the designated hitter. There remains no timetable for his return to the team. The Twins will give him whatever time he needs to get […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 7/5/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/5/22 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 […]

Pete Alonso Doubles, Draws A Walk On Monday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso helped the team defeat the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 on Monday. He went 1-for-4 with a double and a walk in the game. The Polar Bear is coming off of a fantastic month of June that saw him slug .627 while racking up nine homers and 22 RBI. Over […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/5/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have a few teams going rogue and starting early (I'm looking at you, San Diego), but the main slate on both sites is a healthy 12 games today. So pack away those fireworks and Budweiser-induced hangovers and get back to the land of the working class today. We have some sweet spots to look […]

Ty France Expected To Return This Week

Seattle Mariners infielder Ty France (elbow) could return to action later this week during the team's upcoming four-game series against Toronto Blue Jays beginning Thursday. He suffered a Grade 2 flexor strain on June 23, and he still has some obstacles to clear in his recovery. According to Mariners manager Scott Servais, the team is […]

Josh Naylor Leaves Early With Back Spasms

Cleveland Guardians first baseman/outfielder Josh Naylor (back) left Game 1 of a doubleheader early against the Detroit Tigers on Monday due to back spasms. It remains to be seen if he'll return to the lineup for Game 2, but it's probably unlikely. The good news for fantasy managers is that Naylor went 1-for-2 with a […]

Rowdy Tellez Not Starting Monday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez isn't in the team's lineup on Monday for a matchup with the Chicago Cubs and left-hander Justin Steele. Tellez is enjoying a strong season at the plate for Milwaukee this season, batting .240 with a .313 on-base percentage and 16 home runs in 297 plate appearances so far. Instead, […]

Hitter Advanced Metrics Leaders - Expected Home Runs for Week 13

Home runs, we all love 'em. We've been told long ago that a certain sub-population fancies them even more than expected. It's time to figure out which hitters have been outperforming their expected home run totals and who may be underachieving and potentially due for positive regression. This week, I'll look at the biggest differences […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 7/4/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/4/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I was really expecting a massive all-day slate on the DFS sites, but we didn't get it. We are stuck with a lackluster seven-game slate that starts at 6:40 eastern, so that's what we'll be […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/4/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Independence Day, Rotoballers! I hope everyone reading this article gets a chance to spend time with friends and family throughout the day. Then (if you're so inclined) sprinkle in a little nighttime baseball to round out your holiday Monday. There are games all over the map on Monday as the earliest matchup begins at […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. July is here and that means it is time for you to break your teams down with the season's (rough) halfway mark in mind. Don't simply take your stats and double them! See how you've been trending and how much ground you truly need […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 13

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 […]

1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 13

Welcome back RotoBallers to Week 13, and happy July! Today, we're back with another edition of our first- and third-base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups. For those who are not familiar, each week at RotoBaller, we publish a waiver wire article for each position. This article will look at corner infield options, at both 1B […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 13

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers 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 sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Fantasy Baseball - Week 13

This baseball season has been an absolute roller coaster with the offensive environment going through its ups and downs and the game suffering from injuries to several potent players. Add Bryce Harper to the latest list of superstars to be bit by the injury bug, which brings up a very important fact: injuries are easily […]

Ty France Won't Return From Injured List Monday

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (elbow) will not be activated from the 10-day injured list when first eligible on Monday, according to Mariners manager Scott Servais. France suffered a Grade 2 flexor strain on June 23 and he still has some obstacles to clear in his recovery. Servais stated that the hope is that […]

Ben Gamel, Yoshi Tsutsugo Expected Back Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Ben Gamel (hamstring) and first baseman Yoshi Tsutsugo (back) are both expected to be activated from the injured list prior to the team's two-game series against the New York Yankees, which begins on Tuesday. Both players have been out since late May. Gamel landed on the injured list with a left hamstring […]

Jared Walsh Retreats To The Bench Sunday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh is absent from the starting lineup for Sunday's game against left-hander Framber Valdez on Sunday. David MacKinnon will be covering first base and batting eighth in the game. The left-handed Walsh has hit a respectable .257/.288/.400 against lefties this year, which has allowed him to remain in the […]

Spencer Torkelson Returns To Lineup

Detroit Tigers rookie first baseman Spencer Torkelson (head) is back at first base and is hitting seventh in the batting order on Sunday against Kansas City Royals right-hander Brady Singer. Torkelson sat out on Saturday after taking a pitch to the head in the series opener against KC, but he's apparently cleared the league's concussion […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/3/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It's the day before the Fourth of July, so for many people, this Sunday will feel more like a Saturday and hopefully many get the chance to watch some MLB today as the games are mostly during the day with one Sunday night game. This article has daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 7/3/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/3/22 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 […]

Paul Goldschmidt Doubles, Scores Twice On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt helped the team defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6 on Saturday. He went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs scored. He was also hit by a pitch in the game. This was Goldschmidt's second consecutive two-hit outing as his phenomenal 2022 campaign continues. Over 76 games, he's slashed […]

Eric Hosmer Retreats To The Bench Saturday

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer is getting the day off on Saturday as the team takes on left-hander Tyler Anderson and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Luke Voit will be covering first base for the game. Hosmer has been on a steady decline since he came out of the gate with a .389/.457/.597 slash […]

Week 13 MLB Injury News, Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Jacob deGrom, Mookie Betts, Jazz Chisholm, Ty France, Kenley Jansen

Happy 4th of July weekend! At least it is happy if you are doing well in your fantasy leagues. The baseball season is speeding towards the mid-summer classic (don't forget to vote!). The trade deadline in MLB is a month away as is the trade deadline in your fantasy leagues. With the heat wave engulfing […]

Jose Miranda Taking A Seat On Saturday

Minnesota Twins corner infielder Jose Miranda is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against right-hander Jordan Lyles and the Baltimore Orioles. Luis Arraez will be covering first base for the game while Nick Gordon is entering the starting lineup at center field. Miranda has quietly been putting things together at the plate lately. […]

Spencer Torkelson Sitting Against Royals

Detroit Tigers rookie first baseman Spencer Torkelson (head) is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals. Torkelson left early on Friday after he was hit in the head by a pitch, and he's likely still in the league's concussion protocol. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. The 22-year-old […]

Trey Mancini Returns To The Lineup

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini (hand) is back in the starting lineup on Saturday, starting in right field and hitting second against Minnesota Twins right-hander Sonny Gray. Mancini didn't start on Friday but later pinch hit. Although he's hitting .279/.355/.420 on the year, Mancini is just 9-for-41 (.220) with one home run and five […]

Anthony Rizzo Takes A Seat For Game 1

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of the team's Saturday doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians. Rizzo is hitting just .221 on the year, but he hit his 21st home run of the season on Thursday and has been one of the most consistent sources of […]