Alex Kirilloff Not In Tuesday's Lineup
Minnesota Twins outfielder/first baseman Alex Kirilloff is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees. Kirilloff takes a seat on the bench in the midst of a tough stretch at the plate, as he's batting just .227 in June. The 23-year-old had six extra-base hits in 10 games before his injury, […]
Ji-Man Choi Could Return To Action Over The Weekend
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (groin) could be ready to return to the lineup by Sunday or Monday in Chicago, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Choi has missed the team's last five games due to groin tightness, but Topkin reports that he is feeling better now. The team will […]
Jace Peterson Selected From Triple-A On Tuesday
Milwaukee Brewers utility player Jace Peterson was selected from Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday, the team announced on Twitter. This was the corresponding move to Monday's transaction that saw Keston Hiura sent back down to Triple-A. Peterson hit two home runs in 10 games with Milwaukee earlier this season, while at Triple-A he has slashed .236/.344/.582 […]
Rob Refsnyder Activated Off Injured List
Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder (head) has been activated off the injured list. Refsnyder was dealing with a concussion but passed through the protocol testing and will likely return to the lineup for the opening game of the series against the New York Yankees. Outfielder Gilberto Celestino will be optioned back to the minors in […]
LaMonte Wade Jr. Playing Right Field Tuesday
San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. will bat leadoff and play right field in Tuesday's game at the Rangers. The 27-year-old had been playing first base but will shift to his natural outfield position with Brandon Belt being activated from the injured list. Wade Jr. has hit well in his limited time with […]
Brandon Belt Activated Tuesday, Batting Fourth
The San Francisco Giants activated first baseman Brandon Belt from the 10-day injured list Tuesday ahead of their matchup with the Rangers on the road. The veteran had been recovering from an oblique injury but will play first base and bat fourth. Belt's return will be welcomed by the Giants, who are currently dealing with […]
Joey Votto Activated From IL, Returns To Lineup
Cincinnati Reds' first baseman Joey Votto (thumb) was officially activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Brewers. He's been sidelined since May 5th with a fractured left thumb. The 37-year-old is starting at first base and hitting cleanup for Tuesday's game. Votto went 1-for-13 with five strikeouts across four games […]
Max Muncy Returns To The Lineup On Tuesday
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (ankle) will return to the lineup on Tuesday to face the Pittsburgh Pirates. Muncy has been sidelined since exiting Friday's game early with an ankle injury. The infielder had a scorching hot May and he is hitting an impressive .264 with 13 home runs, 30 RBI and a .949 […]
Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Tuesday 6/8
Welcome to another edition of our daily fantasy baseball streamers! Are you playing in leagues with daily moves and looking to beef up those rosters? We here at RotoBaller are there for you and all of your streaming needs. Whether you are just trying to get that elusive category win or you are trying to […]
Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds - Barrel Rate Analysis for Week 11
Believe it or not, this will be our first foray into barrels this season. Certain statistics take longer to become significant, so it made sense to accumulate more data before digging into barrels. Those familiar with this series already know that the obvious names like Aaron Judge, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Nelson Cruz won't be […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/8/21): MLB DFS Lineups
We have a 15-game main slate on tap tonight, and it is quite the doozie. We have some ace arms in Bieber, Glasnow, and Buehler, with a few pitchers, priced way too cheap with Bassitt and Wood. As always on a 15-game slate, there are plenty of bats in play as well. No Coors in […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/8/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
Welcome RotoBallers for another set of Tuesday FanDuel lineup picks! I hope you followed my picks last week as "cover player" Austin Meadows went off and Luis Garcia looked great to name just a few of my picks that helped my lineup cash. Last week we had 14 games on the slate but we have […]
MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 6/8/21 (Premium Content)
MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/8 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Top Tournament Stacks for 6/8/21 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 […]
Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 6/8/21 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 6/8/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 15-game slate on tap tonight, so there's plenty of potential value bats to choose from to help you fit in an […]
Yandy Diaz Homers In Win On Sunday
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz went 1-for-4 with a home run, a walk, three RBI and a run scored in a 7-1 win over the Rangers on Sunday. It was Diaz's first homer of the season, as he is now slashing .253/.386/.306 with 21 RBI and 22 runs scored over 55 games. While […]
Brandon Belt To Return From Injured List Tuesday
San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (oblique) is expected to be activated from the injured list for the team's upcoming road trip against the Rangers Tuesday, per NBC Sports' Alex Pavlovic. Belt's return will be a welcome site for the Giants, who are currently dealing with a host of injuries. The veteran hasn't hit […]
LaMonte Wade Jr. Hits Leadoff Homer Sunday
San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. had another nice day at the plate in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Cubs, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks, and two strikeouts. Wade Jr. got the game started for the Giants by taking a Kyle Hendricks fastball to the opposite field just over […]
Lineup Takeaways - Week 10 Lineup Trends
Week 10 of the MLB season is in the books. There are new injuries, players landing on the COVID injured list, and many more developments that are causing lineups to alter. Let’s try to figure out what is noise and what really matters. Just a reminder, I have added a 'Fantasy Fallout' section to the […]
Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Monday 6/7
Welcome to the another edition of our daily fantasy baseball streamers! Are you playing in leagues with daily moves and looking to beef up those rosters? We here at RotoBaller are there for you and all of your streaming needs. Each day RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider […]
The Cut List: Week 11 - Time to Let Go? Injury Special
Welcome back to the Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers should consider 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 who is […]
Bobby Bradley Hits First Home Run Of 2021
Cleveland Indians first baseman Bobby Bradley went 3-for-4 with two runs scored, three RBI, and a two-run home run in Sunday's 18-5 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. While the Tribe would like to forget this game, Bobby Bradley had a solid performance and hit his first home run since being called up on June 5th. […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/7/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
FanDuel was nice enough to put all three MLB games on one slate today despite the weird start time in Boston. This is by far the smallest slate of the season so far. We need to find a couple of good stack spots here and try to get different with them. Most will build with […]
MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 6/7/21 (Premium Content)
MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/7 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. MLB DFS Slate: 6/7/21 Miami @ Boston (-163), O/U 10 runs The Red Sox bats should be some of the most popular on the slate, but we don't have all that many options with only six […]
Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 6/7/21 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 6/7/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 3-game slate on tap tonight, and it is a slate where the super-duper value plays may not be needed. With only […]
Jared Walsh Notches 40th RBI In Loss
Los Angeles Angels first baseman Jared Walsh went 1-for-4 with one double and one RBI in the team's 9-5 loss to the Mariners on Sunday. Walsh collected his 40th RBI of the season with a rope down the line for a double in the eighth inning. The 27-year-old's breakout season continues and he now has […]
Marwin Gonzalez Homers Sunday
Boston Red Sox utility man Marwin Gonzalez hit his second home run of the year Sunday night, a two-run shot off Yankees reliever Lucas Luetge. Gonzalez has been resurgent over his last three games, going 4-for-11 after only recording one hit in his previous 10 games. Gonzalez seemed on the verge of falling out of […]
Ryan Mountcastle Continues To Heat Up Sunday
Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle continued to produce at the plate in Sunday's 18-5 win over the Indians, going 3-for-5 with two singles, a double, two RBI, and a strikeout. The 24-year-old started the season off very slowly but has been on fire lately and now has a .254/.282/.447 slash line with eight home […]
Colin Moran Doubles In Return From IL
Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Colin Moran went 1-for-4 with a double and one RBI in a 3-1 loss to the Marlins on Sunday. After missing nearly a full month with a groin strain, Moran didn't seem to have much problem at the plate as he drove in the team's only run of the day. After […]
J.D. Davis Still Recovering From Finger Injury
New York Mets infielder J.D. Davis has been injured since May 5th with a finger injury and has yet to swing a bat. There is no timetable currently when the 28-year-old will return. In 2021, Davis carried a .390 batting average to go along with two home runs and seven RBI. New York and fantasy […]
Joey Votto Still Dealing With Soreness
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (thumb) was sore following Saturday's rehab game. The veteran has been on the shelf since May 6 with a broken left thumb but remains on track to return on Tuesday against Milwaukee. Votto has struggled this season, batting just .226 to go along with 24 hits, 17 RBI, and […]