Yuli Gurriel Hits 27th Double In Win

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel went 1-for-5 with one double and one run scored in the team's 6-5 win over the Royals Wednesday afternoon. Gurriel smoked his 27th double in the sixth inning and then was driven home courtesy of teammate Alex Bregman, who returned to the lineup for the first time since mid-June. […]

Most Favorable Schedules for the Stretch Run

We are ramping up for playoff time in fantasy baseball land. Chances are if you're reading this that you're locked into a playoff spot or well in the hunt for one. With so little time left, it can be a benefit to look at your player's schedules to see what you'll be dealing with in […]

Statcast Hitter Leaderboard - Second-Half xBA

As we revisit expected statistics such as xBA, it's only logical to focus on recent performance in the second half. In this week's column, I will evaluate the xBA leaderboard since the All-Star break, using 30 plate appearances as a minimum. Rather than run down the entire leaderboard, we'll skip over the obvious names and […]

Patrick Wisdom Sends 21st Homer To The Bleachers

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Patrick Wisdom went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Colorado Rockies. Wisdom sent a rocket to left field off of Austin Gomber in the bottom of the fifth inning and it would end up being the game winning hit for the Cubs. Wisdom has […]

Paul Goldschmidt Homers Twice On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt hit two home runs in the 3-2 win over the Tigers on Wednesday. Goldschmidt went 2-for-4 with a walk, three runs scored, and two RBI. Both of his homers were solo shots, one in the first inning and another in the third, giving him 21 on the year. […]

Nelson Cruz Out Of Wednesday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz isn't starting on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies and right-handed starter Zack Wheeler. With no designated hitter, Cruz started at first base in Philadelphia on Tuesday. However, he'll begin tonight's game on the bench. Yandy Diaz is starting at first base and batting sixth against Wheeler and the […]

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo Starting At First Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman/outfielder Yoshitomo Tsutsugo is in the lineup on Wednesday night, where he'll start at first base and bat fourth against Arizona. Tsutsugo has been on fire ever since signing with Pittsburgh, slashing .333/.333/.944 with three homers, four RBI and four runs scored over eight games. In deeper format and DFS, managers may […]

Jurickson Profar Swats Rare Home Run

San Diego Padres utilityman Jurickson Profar drew a walk and crushed a two-run home run in two at-bats Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Entering to play first base as part of a double switch, Profar's long ball was one of three hits for the Friars in the feeble 5-2 loss. Along with a recent […]

Max Muncy Hitless Over His Last Three Games

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy has been slumping a bit at the plate so far in August. He's hitting just .203 this month and he's gone 0-for-11 over his last three games. However, he has still been producing solid power numbers as he has six home runs and a .522 slugging percentage in August. […]

Miguel Cabrera Sitting Out On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera is getting the day off on Wednesday as the team faces Jon Lester and the St. Louis Cardinals. Jonathan Schoop is playing first base in the game and the team is without a designated hitter spot in the National League road game. Cabrera has homered in each of his […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 8/25/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/25 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 8/25 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/25/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got a loaded Wednesday slate with plenty of high-end pitching options to choose from. FanDuel has a whopping FIVE pitchers priced over $10,000 with two more just under the $10K threshold as it looks to be a low-scoring night in MLB. In DFS, however, that means it should be a high-scoring night as some […]

Pete Alonso With Two Hits On Tuesday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 2-for-4 in the Mets 8-0 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. Alonso continues to swing a very hot bat for the Mets while the majority of the rest of the lineup struggles at the plate. Over the past seven games and 27 at-bats, Alonso is […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 8/25/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/25/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 10-game slate on tap tonight, and it is an interesting one. The pitching on tonight's slate is outstanding, but they are […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/25/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, Rotoballers! The middle of the week grants us 10 games on the featured DraftKings slate, and it's going to be a doozy. Eight of the 10 contests begin between 7:05 pm and 7:10 pm Eastern. The Reds and Brewers throw out their first pitch an hour later than the East Coast, and then […]

Digging Deeper - Waiver Wire Options for Week 22

Welcome back to the NL-only and AL-only pickups column. Each week, I'll look at five players who are under 15% rostered in Yahoo! leagues and who can be considered as options to add in deep-league formats, such as 15-teamers or AL or NL-only leagues. I'll also include a recommendation for what to do with each […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Wednesday 8/25

Fantasy managers in daily leagues no doubt have holes to fill. The easiest way to do that is with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best fantasy baseball streaming picks - options to consider in fantasy baseball daily leagues. Additionally, these […]

Nate Lowe Records Five Hits

Texas Rangers first baseman Nate Lowe refused to get out at the plate during Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Indians. Lowe went 5-for-5 at the plate with a home run, a double, and added three singles as well. It was a three-RBI night for Lowe who helped the Rangers get the 7-3 victory. Lowe became […]

Travis Shaw Adds Solo Shot Tuesday

Boston Red Sox infielder Travis Shaw homered for the second time in this stint with the club on Tuesday, going 1-for-3 with a walk and the big fly against the Minnesota Twins. He struck out in his other two times at the plate. Shaw is making good on his opportunities thus far, but his playing […]

Ryan Zimmerman Hits Two-Run Homer

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman got the start against the left-handed Jesus Luzardo and the Miami Marlins Tuesday, and he responded by going 1-for-5 with a two-run home run. It's his 12th long ball of the year. Zimmerman only plays against lefties, leaving him with 208 total at-bats for the season. With a .742 […]

Ryan Mountcastle Hits Two Homers Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle continued to hit in Tuesday's 14-8 loss to the Angels. Mountcastle went 2-for-5 with a pair of solo home runs and a strikeout. The 24-year-old is now slashing .264/.308/.495 with 23 HR and 67 RBI. He has really picked things up after a slow start to the season and […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Hits 17th Homer Of Season Tuesday

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. hit one of his team's four home runs in Tuesday's 8-0 win over the Mets. Wade Jr. went 2-for-5 with a single and a two-run HR. The fourth-inning blast was Wade Jr.'s 17th of the season. He has been a surprise contributor, slashing .251/.321/.533 with 43 RBI […]

Brandon Belt Homers Twice Tuesday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt had a huge day at the plate in Tuesday's 8-0 win over the Mets. Belt went 4-for-5 with two singles, two solo home runs, and three RBI. Belt hit his 18th and 19th HR off of Tylor Megill, one in the first inning and the other in the […]

Jose Abreu Has Big Night On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu enjoyed a big night in Tuesday's contest versus the Toronto Blue Jays. Abreu went 3-for-5 with four RBI to lead the White Sox to a win. His biggest hit of the game was a three-run homer off of Jose Berrios in the top of the first inning. The […]

DJ LeMahieu Homers In Tuesday's Win

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu went 1-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Braves. LeMahieu broke a 2-2 tie with a two-run shot off of Charlie Morton in the fifth inning, just his ninth long ball of the season. The California native was batting .282 with 14 […]

Mitch Moreland Collects Two Hits In Loss To Mariners

Oakland Athletics first baseman Mitch Moreland went 2-for-4 with an RBI in a loss to the Mariners on Tuesday. Moreland drove in Starling Marte in the first inning, but that was it for the Oakland offense versus Mariners starter Chris Flexen. Moreland has been a disappointment in his first year with Oakland after being a […]

Cubs-Rockies Postponed Tuesday Due To Rain

Tuesday's game between the Colorado Rockies and the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be rescheduled as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday, starting at 2:20 p.m. ET. Probable starters German Marquez and Justin Steele will have their starts pushed back a day. Fantasy managers should […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 8/24/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/24 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 8/24/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 8/24/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/24/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 14-game slate on tap tonight, so there's plenty of potential value bats to choose from to help you fit in a […]

Harold Ramirez, Bobby Bradley To Begin Rehab Assignments

Cleveland Indians outfielder Harold Ramirez (knee) and first baseman Bobby Bradley (knee) are both slated to begin rehab assignments at High-A Lake County on Tuesday. Both players are currently dealing with knee injuries. Bradley has been out since August 6 while Ramirez has been sidelined since August 11. Neither player is a must-roster player in […]