Hitter Skill-Searching: Hard Contact Frequency Analysis

What we are looking for in a hitter, despite all of the advanced and complex numbers, is pretty simple. We want a hitter to hit the ball very hard, and we want them to hit the ball on a high percentage of their swings. This is the best formula for success in the Majors Leagues […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/15/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. As customary, we have an all-day ledger on tap Wednesday, and although DraftKings does not have a full-day slate, FanDuel does. Consequently, today's article will feature picks on both sites for games throughout the day, as even on DK, the suggestions […]

Brandon Belt Activated Tuesday

The San Francisco Giants activated first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned infielder Donovan Walton to Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Despite being activated, Belt remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals and left-hander Kris Bubic. The 34-year-old left-handed hitter has […]

Trey Mancini Out With Hand Injury Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Trey Mancini (hand) is being held out of Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The slugger was hit in his right hand by an Alek Manoah sinker during Monday's game. X-rays after the game came back clean. Mancini stated that his hand was "pretty swollen" and declared himself day-to-day. He […]

Spencer Torkelson Isn't Starting Tuesday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson isn't in the lineup on Tuesday. The Tigers will take on the Chicago White Sox and right-handed starter Dylan Cease but will do so with Torkelson on the bench. The rookie is hitting .181 with a .281 on-base percentage and four home runs in 196 plate appearances this season. […]

Juan Yepez Takes A Seat For Game 1

St. Louis Cardinals rookie first baseman/outfielder Juan Yepez isn't in the starting lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday. Yepez will now be on the bench for the third time in the last five games, as he's starting to see his playing time decrease after both Tyler O'Neill and […]

Matt Olson Slashing .200/.273/.340 In June

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson went 1-for-5 at the plate in the team's 9-5 win over the Washington Nationals on Monday. The 28-year-old has had a quiet month of June thus far. Through 12 games this month, he's slashing .200/.273/.340 with just three extra-base hits (two homers, one double). Olson notched career-highs in both […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 10

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 […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/14/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/14/22 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 […]

Ruben Ibarra Boasts Power In Minors

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Ruben Ibarra was selected in the fourth round of last year's draft thanks to his impressive power and solid fielding at first base. Since then, he has shown an ability to put baseballs in play, launch home runs, and drive in runs. He's also surprisingly athletic for someone who checks in […]

Jose Abreu Homers Twice Monday, Plates Four

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu had a big game at the plate in Monday's 9-5 win over the Tigers, going 3-for-4 with a single, two home runs, four RBI, and a walk. The 35-year-old hit a two-run HR in the first inning and another in the ninth inning. Abreu has put up decent […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/14/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back my fellow RotoBallers to our free daily article for MLB DFS lineup picks and value plays.  This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 6/14/2022, Main Slate at 7:05 pm Eastern Time. The lineup will range from some elite players to mid-priced options, and value plays. […]

Pirates Reloaded: Meet the Battlin' Bucs' Rookies - Oneil Cruz, Travis Swaggerty, Roansy Contreras, Jack Suwinski and more

Let me start by saying it's hard to be a fan of a sports franchise that is perpetually bad. I know this because I am a long-suffering Pirates fan and in my 39 years on this Earth I have only been able to enjoy a few winning seasons. I was just a young tyke when […]

Brandon Belt Takes Batting Practice Monday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) is progressing toward making a return to the field. Belt hasn't appeared in a game since May 18 as he has been on the injured list with inflammation in his right knee. The veteran took batting practice on Monday and is participating in full baseball activity. Belt […]

Garrett Cooper Activated From COVID Injured List

The Miami Marlins activated first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper from the COVID-19 injured list on Monday, and he returned to the starting lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Aaron Nola, starting at first base and batting second. Cooper went on the COVID injured list last Saturday, but it wasn't a long absence for the 31-year-old. […]

Hitter Advanced Metrics Risers and Fallers - Barrel Rate for Week 10

It's finally time to roll out the barrels and there will be Brewers involved! Now that qualified hitters have well over 200 plate appearances under their belts, we can dive into the Statcast numbers to see who is making the biggest splash over the wall. It goes without saying (but here goes anyway) that you […]

Brandon Belt Could Be Activated This Week

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) could be activated during their upcoming series against the Kansas City Royals. He has been sidelined since late May due to right knee inflammation. The good news is, Belt has been ramping up his baseball activities recently. The organization is hopeful that he can play against the […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/13/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/13/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Monday, we're back! It's a pretty nice Monday slate, with a ton of offensive firepower on the board. I think we're going to have a high-scoring night, so let's get into it!   Top […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 10 - Injured Players Edition

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 […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/13/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, Rotoballers! 10 games occupy the first day of our week on both DraftKings and FanDuel. There are no early games to mess up our slates, so we've got the entire player pool at our disposal. Both sites will lock their lineups at 7:05 pm Eastern, so make sure to get your lineups in before […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 10

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 […]

Paul Goldschmidt Resting Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is receiving a day of rest on Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds. It's only the third time that Goldschmidt has been out of the starting lineup this season. The 34-year-old has been an MVP candidate in the National League through the early going in June, as he's slashing […]

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're in the thick of June now as the summer weather is allowing bats the chance to wake up. This also means that teams feel more comfortable promoting their young players, though we're still waiting on some key names to get the call. This […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/12/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/12/22 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 […]

1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 10

Welcome back RotoBallers to Week 10! 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 those […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Fantasy Baseball - Week 10

Now that we are two months into the season, we're starting to get a better idea of the MLB landscape. Not only are postseason races becoming more clear, but individual player struggles become more worrisome, while breakouts appear to be more legitimate. As the weather continues to warm up and the sun is shining, it […]

Jared Walsh Hits For The Cycle on Saturday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman/outfielder Jared Walsh went 4-for-5 with a solo home run, triple, double, and two additional RBI during Saturday's 11-6 victory over the New York Mets. The 28-year-old busted out of a slump in a big way on Saturday. He was hitting .150 (3-for-20) over his last five contests. Walsh singled in […]

Brandon Belt Not Expected To Return Sunday

San Francisco Giants' first baseman Brandon Belt (knee) is not expected to return from the 10-day injured list on Sunday. According to Giants manager Gabe Kapler, Belt is unlikely to return on Sunday and maybe not in the next few days. The 34-year-old has been out since May 18 with right knee inflammation. Before landing […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/12/22): 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 Sunday and although things are sometimes different on Sunday, it has always been one of my more profitable days. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 6/12/2022, Main […]

Garrett Cooper Headed To IL

Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper was placed on the IL Saturday without designation. We know by now that this usually means it is COVID related. Cooper will be out until he clears league protocols. The timing could not be worse for Cooper, who has been scorching hot at the dish, with a .472/.513/.667 slash […]