Pete Alonso Exits Tuesday's Game Early

New York Mets' first baseman Pete Alonso (hand) exited Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres after being hit in the right hand with a pitch. He was struck in the right hand on a check swing during his first plate appearance on Tuesday. The 27-year-old was replaced by J.D. Davis in the top of […]

Darin Ruf Reinstated From The Bereavement List

The San Francisco Giants reinstated first baseman/outfielder Darin Ruf from the bereavement list on Tuesday. He was away from the team last week following his father's death, but returned to the team on Tuesday. Jason Vosler optioned to Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Ruf isn't in the starting lineup but will be available off […]

Angels Fire Manager Joe Maddon

The Los Angeles Angels fired manager Joe Maddon on Tuesday while in the midst of a 12-game losing streak. Phil Nevin has been named as the interim manager. The Angels were 10 games over .500 two weeks ago but have fallen to 27-29 during the franchise-record-tying 12-game losing skid. They are now in danger of […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/7/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/7/22 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 […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 9

The minor league season rages on. Now that fantasy baseball teams have been drafted and the season is underway, it's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. At this point in the season, excellent prospect performances shouldn't be taken too seriously. Sure, there's no denying that short sample sizes can […]

Troy Johnston Continues To Mash In Double-A

Miami Marlins first baseman Troy Johnston mashed the ball as a junior at Gonzaga, putting his name on the draft radar. He ended up finding his way to Miami in the 17th round of the 2019 draft and has climbed through the lower levels of the minors ever since. Johnston's best tool is his hitting. […]

Hitter Advanced Metrics Risers and Fallers - xSLG for Week 9

Rolling windows are one of the most effective ways to discern who the biggest risers and fallers are in a given area. Since power is at a premium this year, it seems only natural to examine expected slugging. For reference, here's the official definition according to MLB.com: "Expected Slugging Percentage (xSLG) is formulated using exit […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/7/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back my fellow RotoBallers to our free daily article for MLB DFS lineup picks and value plays.  It's Tuesday and we're ready to rock out with a full slate of MLB games. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 6/7/2022, Main Slate at 7:05 pm Eastern […]

Rangers-Guardians Postponed Monday

The game between the Texas Rangers and Cleveland Guardians on Monday has been postponed due to inclement weather and has been rescheduled as part of a traditional doubleheader starting at 3:10 pm on Tuesday, June 7. Right-hander Jon Gray was scheduled to start on the mound for the Rangers, while right-hander Cal Quantrill was the […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/6/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/6/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. A very short six-game slate that starts at 6:40 Eastern tonight. Not a lot going on after a super busy week of games last week with Memorial Day on Monday. We get a bit of […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/6/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, Rotoballers! We kick off the first full week of June with a teeny, tiny six-game slate. DraftKings and FanDuel will include the "early" game between Arizona and Cincinnati, so contests will lock at 6:40 pm Eastern on 6/4/2022. If you were to ask Pete Campbell from Mad Men how pitching looked tonight, he would […]

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've flipped the switch to June as we approach the 33% mark on our lovely fantasy baseball season. We'll all be learning together how the summer weather affects parks that just installed humidors in 2022, but don't get cute trying to be a mad […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 9

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 […]

1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 9

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 9! It’s June already. It’s almost time to make some big decisions about your fantasy teams. If you’re struggling, hopefully some of these additions can help turn your season around. Today, we're back with another edition of our first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups. For […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 9

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 […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Fantasy Baseball - Week 9

It is hard to believe that June is already here! We are approaching the part of the season where the weather will warm up, and hopefully, more offense will come. Meanwhile, team's playoff hopes are becoming more clear, while we are starting to get a better idea of what to expect from specific players for […]

C.J. Cron Getting The Day Off On Sunday

Colorado Rockies first baseman/designated hitter C.J. Cron is sitting out on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves. The veteran slugger has appeared in every game for Colorado this season so a day off was in order. He's slowed down a bit the last few weeks after his torrid start to the season but he's still slashing […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/5/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/5/22 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 […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/5/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of our free MLB DFS lineup picks and value plays. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 6/5/2022, Main Slate at 1:35 pm Eastern Time. The lineup will range from some elite players to mid-priced options, and value plays. The main […]

Week 9 Fantasy Baseball Injury News Updates: Tim Anderson, Wander Franco, Jean Segura, Royce Lewis, Brandon Woodruff, Sonny Gray

June is here and so is the warmer weather which usually means more offense, as most of us fantasy players hope. The dog days of summer are just around the corner and with it a soon-to-be last chance to salvage our fantasy seasons or a chance to pull away and win your leagues. This is […]

Fantasy Baseball Rookie Report - Prospect Risers and Fallers for Week 9

Welcome to RotoBaller’s Recently Promoted Prospects series for fantasy baseball! Here I discuss some recently-promoted top MLB prospects and rookies, making note of what I think their upside could be for fantasy baseball managers, and whether they are potential risers or fallers. In the past two weeks, we have seen a few more high-impact rookies […]

Frank Schwindel Stays Hot Saturday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel went 3-for-5 with his eighth home run of the season on Saturday. Schwindel was recalled from the minors on May 9th after a one-day stint in AAA where he didn't even make it to the team before being recalled. Since then, he has hit .281/.333/.542 with 6 HR and […]

Rhys Hoskins Doubles, Scores A Run In Victory

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins went 1-for-4 with a double, a walk and a run scored in a 10-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. Hoskins swatted his ninth double of the season in the bottom of the fifth inning. Across 52 games on the year, Hoskins is slashing .223/.304/.404 with eight […]

Spencer Torkelson Sitting Out On Saturday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson is sitting out on Saturday vs. the New York Yankees. This looks to just be a routine day off for the rookie, who's slashing a solid .304/.360/.391 over his last seven games (23 at-bats) but has struggled overall this year. Torkelson is still hitting below the Mendoza Line with […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/4/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/4/22 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 […]

Jose Miranda Homers Twice On Friday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Jose Miranda had the best game of his young career in Friday's 9-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs and three RBI in the game. The 23-year-old rookie was initially called up at the start of May and looked overmatched for the […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/4/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We had yet another very high-scoring slate on Friday night, which was probably to be expected with some aces on the hill and some really good offenses with good match-ups, too. If your lineups are scoring a bunch of points and you're still only min-cashing, don't fret! You're in good company because I have had […]

Yankees Acquire Jake Bauers From Reds

The New York Yankees acquired infielder/outfielder Jake Bauers from the Cincinnati Reds on Friday in exchange for cash considerations. Bauers was a top prospect in the Tampa Bay Rays system before getting dealt to Cleveland and struggling in two seasons. He spent last year with the Guardians and Seattle Mariners, going a combined 59-for-282 (.209) […]

Edwin Rios Going On Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts said that outfielder/first baseman Edwin Rios (hamstring) has a right hamstring tear that will send him to the injured list. The good news is that Rios won't need surgery. Eddy Alvarez has been added to the active MLB roster in a corresponding move. It will be a couple of […]

Brandon Belt Begins Running Progression

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) remains back in San Francisco and is starting a running progression on Friday. The earliest he could probably return would be next Tuesday. Belt has been out since May 18 with right knee inflammation, and he'll likely need a minor league rehab assignment before he comes off […]