Miguel Sano Needs Surgery On Knee

Minnesota Twins first baseman Miguel Sano (knee) will undergo surgery later this week to fix a torn meniscus in his knee, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. The Twins won't have a timetable for his return until after the surgery is complete, but it's obvious that the right-handed slugger will be out for an extended amount […]

Cardinals Call Up Infield Prospect Juan Yepez

The St. Louis Cardinals called up corner infield prospect Juan Yepez on Tuesday. Shortstop Edmundo Sosa was placed on the COVID-19 injured list in a corresponding move. Yepez is ranked as the team's No. 6 overall prospect by MLB Pipeline. The 24-year-old has yet to appear in the majors. He's spent the 2022 season at […]

DJ LeMahieu Out Of The Lineup On Tuesday

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu is getting the day off on Tuesday as the team faces Alek Manoah and the Toronto Blue Jays. The 33-year-old has been one of the team's most consistent hitters out of the gate this year and as a result, he's become the team's primary leadoff hitter. Aaron Hicks will […]

Trey Mancini Back In The Lineup Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini (ribs) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday, serving as the designated hitter and batting second against Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan. Mancini missed three straight games due to soreness in his ribs that was caused when he crashed into the outfield wall, but the injury wasn't serious […]

Pirates-Tigers Postponed Tuesday

The game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Detroit Tigers on Tuesday has been postponed due to inclement weather. Right-hander Bryse Wilson was scheduled to throw for the Pirates, while right-hander Michael Pineda was the Tigers scheduled starter on the mound. Before the game was postponed, Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman (hand) was back in the starting […]

Luke Voit Begins Rehab Assignment Tuesday

San Diego Padres first baseman/designated hitter Luke Voit (biceps) will begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday. Barring any setbacks, Voit might be able to rejoin the Padres later this week. Before his injury, the former New York Yankee was the team's primary DH, so fantasy managers should expect him […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 4

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 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 correspond to […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/3/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/3/22 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 […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/3/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. Today we have a massive 11-game slate on tap. There are some solid pitching options, like many solid pitching options. Playing the roster rate game can come in handy with your pitchers, or eat the chalk with the two pitchers mentioned […]

Darick Hall Continues To Rake At Triple-A

Philadelphia Phillies first base prospect Darick Hall continues to rake at the Triple-A level. Over his last five games, he is 9-for-21 with five homers, two doubles, 10 RBI, three walks, and just four strikeouts. Hall continues to work hard in the minors in hopes of earning a call to the show someday. Power has […]

Miguel Sano May Need Surgery

Minnesota Twins first baseman Miguel Sano (knee) hit the injured list on Monday, retroactive to May 1, after experiencing soreness in his knee on Saturday. Manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters on Monday that Sano may need a surgical procedure on the knee with the team expected to make a decision in the next few days. […]

Trey Mancini Out Again Monday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Trey Mancini (ribs) is out of the starting lineup again on Monday against the Minnesota Twins. It will be the third straight game out of the lineup for Mancini, who has been dealing with soreness in his ribs. Manager Brandon Hyde said that the 30-year-old was available off the bench on […]

Hitter Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - Average Exit Velocity for Week 4

We can finally start extrapolating something from one of the easiest Statcast metrics to decipher - exit velocity. This stat stabilizes after approximately 70 plate appearances or 45 batted-ball events. Last week, we looked at early leaders in maximum exit velocity because it doesn't take long to take something away from that metric. Keep in […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/2/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/2/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Well we kick off week four of the fantasy season with one of the lamest slates of the year. Just eight games on the board total, and two aren't playable on the main slate, so […]

Guardians DFA Logan Allen And Bobby Bradley

The Cleveland Guardians designated pitcher Logan Allen and first baseman Bobby Bradley for assignment on Sunday. Allen made four appearances out of the bullpen this year and allowed nine hits, three walks and three earned runs over six innings. Bradley, meanwhile, appeared in eight games and went just 2-for-17 at the plate. Both players are […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/2/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, Rotoballers! MLB has two day games on the books for Monday, but we will skip over those for this article. Instead, we will focus on the six-game featured contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. It's a little earlier start than usual. Both sites lock their contests at 6:40 pm Eastern with the Arizona-Miami contest and go […]

Miguel Sano Headed To The Injured List

The Minnesota Twins will be placing first baseman Miguel Sano (knee) on the 10-day injured list. Additionally, catcher Jose Godoy will be optioned to Triple-A. This pair of moves will enable the team to trim its roster from 28 players down to 26. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli revealed these intentions to reporters on Sunday evening. […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Howdy, Premium RotoBallers, and welcome to May! Are you closing the book on April ahead of the pack, able to be more selective with your waiver protocol? Or are you scrambling to break the Mendoza Line, in desperate need of an offensive spark? I […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 4

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 […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 4

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 4

Welcome back to another edition of first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups. We’re rolling right along here, it’s crazy to think the baseball season is already one month old. For those who are not familiar, each week at RotoBaller, we publish a waiver wire article for each position. This article will […]

Luis Arraez The Twins Primary First Baseman

Minnesota Twins infielder Luis Arraez, who has never played first base before this season, is now ostensibly the team's primary first baseman with Miguel Sano (knee) banged up and possibly requiring a trip to the injured list after being pulled from Saturday's game with knee issues. Gio Urshela and catcher Gary Sanchez could also be […]

Paul Goldschmidt Out, Nolan Arenado Back In Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is taking the day off on Sunday in the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Meanwhile, third baseman Nolan Arenado will return to third base after serving a one-game suspension on Saturday. Arenado is hitting cleanup against Diamondbacks right-hander Zach Davies. Goldschmidt snapped an eight-game hitting streak on […]

Ji-Man Choi Going On Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays are placing first baseman Ji-Man Choi (elbow) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with loose bodies in his right elbow. The move is retroactive to April 28. In a corresponding move, the Rays called up infielder Isaac Paredes. It's unknown if Choi will need to undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/1/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/1/22 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 […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Fantasy Baseball - Week 4

When will the offense pick back up? At the moment, the league-wide OPS is just .675. Meanwhile, home runs have become much more scarce this season, leading to a lot of lower-scoring affairs. Whether it's the baseball, the effect of humidors being in every stadium, or hitters needing to get back up to speed, runs […]

Week 4 MLB Injury News and Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Joc Pederson, Jacob deGrom, Adalberto Mondesi, Jose Altuve, Eloy Jimenez

April is over, and it is now four weeks into the baseball season. May should bring the return of many injured players. However, injuries will continue to be an issue for many Major League baseball team as well as your fantasy team. I will continue to highlight players on the IL with their hopeful return […]

Miguel Sano Exits Early, Has Setback With Sore Knee

Minnesota Twins first baseman Miguel Sano (knee) left Saturday's game in the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays after suffering a setback with his sore knee. He went 0-for-2 with a walk and two strikeouts before leaving. On Saturday, the 29-year-old was back in the lineup after missing three games with knee soreness, but […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/1/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 5/1/2022 Main Slate at 1:00 pm Eastern Time. The lineup will range from some elite players to mid-priced options, and value plays. The main slate is nine-games on DraftKings and 10-games on FanDuel. You can also read more DFS advice and […]

Brutal Start To The Season Continues For Joey Votto

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in the Reds' 4-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. It has been an absolutely horrible start to the 2022 campaign for Votto who is now slashing just .129/.291/.143 with no homers, three RBI, and 27 strikeouts through 21 games and 70 at-bats. […]