Wyatt Mathisen Traded To Rays Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Wyatt Mathisen was traded to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday for cash considerations, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. Mathisen has struggled this season at the plate, slashing .119/.255/.190 with one home run, eight RBI and 21 strikeouts in 23 games. He's shown double-digit power potential in the minors, but until […]

Ryan Mountcastle Plates Four Sunday, Snaps Hitless Streak

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan Mountcastle had a big day at the plate in Sunday's 10-6 win over the Yankees, going 2-for-4 with a single, a double, and four RBI. The two hits snapped a four-game hitless streak for Mountcastle, who has disappointed this season with a .218/.240/.338 slash line. He is worth keeping an […]

Freddie Freeman Slugs Grand Slam In Losing Effort

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman added an exclamation mark to the Braves' rally on Sunday with a seventh-inning grand slam. The club scored seven runs in the inning to come within one run of tying the game but eventually fell short and lost the game 10-9 to the Milwaukee Brewers. The homer was Freeman's […]

Dodgers Have High Hopes For Yoshitomo Tsutsugo

The Los Angeles Dodgers believe they can work with newly acquired first baseman Yoshitomo Tsutsugo to unlock his potential, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Tsutsugo has struggled in his two seasons with the Rays, slashing .187/.292/.336 with eight home runs, 29 RBI and 32 runs scored after averaging over 31 home […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Don't ask how, but we find ourselves in the middle of May with nearly 25% of the 2021 season etched in stone. You should have a clear idea of what your team needs, how many injury/minor-league stashes your depth chart can bear, and how […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

Everyone is suffering from injuries. That goes for fantasy managers, real-life teams, and each position group. Much like we saw in the NHL and NBA seasons, this season-after is doing a number on the health and well-being of our favorite players, beyond even symptoms of COVID-19 for those that test positive. Whether because the normal […]

Rookie Report: Prospect Risers and Fallers for Week 7

Welcome to the latest edition of RotoBaller’s Recently Promoted Prospects series for fantasy baseball! Here I discuss some recently promoted 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. We have seen 87 rookies make their MLB […]

Mike Moustakas Remains Out Of Lineup Sunday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (heel) remains out of the starting lineup on Sunday. Moustakas has been banged up this week with shoulder and heel ailments, and he was held out of the lineup Saturday due to his injured heel. For now Moustakas should be considered day-to-day, and hopefully he'll be able to return for […]

Mitch Moreland To Miss Another Game Sunday

Oakland Athletics first baseman Mitch Moreland (side) remains out of the lineup Sunday. Manager Bob Melvin said that Moreland is doing "a little better" Sunday, though the team will have a better idea of his future availability during their off day Monday. Jed Lowrie will serve as the designated hitter Sunday and bat sixth.

Willians Astudillo Behind The Plate Sunday

Minnesota Twins utility Willians Astudillo will be behind the plate as the team's catcher for Sunday's game against the Athletics. Astudillo has filled in at catcher as a defensive replacement this year, though this will be his first start of the season as the backstop. The 29-year-old is batting .316 with three homers and 11 […]

Brandon Belt A Late Scratch From Sunday's Lineup

The San Francisco Giants have scratched first baseman Brandon Belt (side) from Sunday's lineup just prior to the start of the game. Darin Ruf is now starting at first for the team. Belt has been dealing with a side injury since Thursday. He has made some appearances since then, but apparently the injury is still […]

Ji-Man Choi Activated From Injured List, Starting On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi (knee) has been activated from the injured list and he is set to make his 2021 debut on Sunday against Marcus Stroman and the New York Mets. He's batting third in the game and Yandy Diaz is heading to the bench. Choi has been sidelined since March, when […]

Mike Yastrzemski, Brandon Belt Back In Lineup Sunday

Outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (side) and first baseman Brandon Belt (side) are both back in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Mitch Keller and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Both players were held out of Saturday's game, each dealing with side injuries, though Belt came on as a pinch-hitter in Saturday's contest. Yastrzemski is hitting in his […]

Freddie Freeman Slugs 250th Career Homer

Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman went 2-for-4 with his 250th career home run during the club's 5-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. The 31-year-old veteran is still struggling to hit for average in 2021 but he's up to 10 home runs on the season through 38 games. Freeman is making up for […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 5/16/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 5/16/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 5/16/21 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 Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - May 16, 2021

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 5/16/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. Back-to-back weekend Main Slates with more than six games??? I don't know what's going on but I'm not going to complain. While there are […]

Luke Voit Drives In Two Saturday

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit enjoyed his best game since returning from the injured list in Saturday's win over the Orioles. Voit collected a pair of singles, scoring a run in the first inning, then driving in a pair on his second hit of the night. The slugger registered an exit velocity of […]

Brandon Belt Held Out Of Saturday's Starting Lineup

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (side) was held out of Saturday's starting lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Belt is dealing with left side tightness. It kept him out of Thursday's game, but he returned to the lineup on Friday and went on to go 1-for-3 with a walk. His absence from Saturday's starting […]

Paul Goldschmidt Extends Hitting Streak To Seven Games

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt extended his hitting streak to seven games on Saturday, as he finished 1-for-4 in a 13-3 loss to the Padres. During this hitting streak, Goldschmidt is slashing .321/.406/.571 with two home runs, five RBI and four runs scored. He has looked much better at the plate this month, […]

DJ LeMahieu Scores Twice In Win Saturday

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu went 1-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored in an 8-2 win over the Orioles on Saturday. LeMahieu has done a good job of staying consistent at the plate, as his .269/.356/.385 triple-slash line in May is nearly identical to his April line of .271/.358/.354. The power has […]

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo Traded To Dodgers

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yoshitomo Tsutsugo was traded to the Dodgers on Saturday for cash considerations or a player to be named later, according to Juan Toribio of MLB.com. Tsutsugo has struggled over his career with Tampa Bay, slashing .187/.292/.336 with eight home runs, 29 RBI and 32 runs scored over two seasons with […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/16/21): MLB DFS Lineups

10 of the 15 games are on the main slate on DraftKings today. Pitching is a little thin. There's more quantity than quality, but we'll find some good places for you to build around. Pitching isn't as bad as it looks at first glance despite not having any five-figure guys to choose from. Rain shouldn't […]

Albert Pujols To Sign With Dodgers

Free-agent first baseman Albert Pujols is expected to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers on a one-year deal. While the Dodgers have yet to confirm the transaction, multiple MLB sources have reported on the deal. Pujols was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels on May 6 and reportedly had three or four teams […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Sunday 5/16

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 […]

Andrew Vaughn (1B/OF, CHW) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 35% of leagues ANALYSIS: A popular late-round pick in drafts this spring, Andrew Vaughn's slow start left him languishing on many waiver wires. That trend has reversed this week, as his rostered rate has nearly doubled. Fantasy managers are back in thanks to the rookie finally breaking through […]

Niko Goodrum (1B/2B/SS/OF, DET) - Week 8 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 39% of leagues ANALYSIS: Niko Goodrum has been one of the most popular adds in fantasy baseball over the last few days. The versatile 29-year-old has four home runs and six stolen bases in 32 games after reaching double digits in both categories in 2018 and 2019, and […]

Jose Abreu Blasts Eighth Home Run

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 2-for-4 with a towering solo home run in Saturday's loss. Abreu was questionable entering the evening, because he suffered a facial contusion and laceration to go along with a sore knee after colliding with Hunter Dozier on Friday. Abreu has been hot in the month of May […]

Miguel Sano Hits Go-Ahead Three-Run Homer

Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's win over Oakland. Sano took Jake Diekman deep on a 1-1 fastball to give the Twins a 5-4 lead in the eighth inning, effectively winning the game for his team. The homer was his third of the year. Arguably no […]

Anthony Rizzo Knocks In Three Runs

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo went 2-for-5 with a run scored and three RBI in Saturday's victory. It was a nice performance for the first baseman that has been off to a slow start this season. Rizzo has historically been one of the most consistent and safe options at first base and he is […]

Bobby Dalbec Stays Hot Saturday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec had another solid game Saturday, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored. After hitting homers in back-to-back games on Thursday and Friday, Dalbec contributed two doubles on Saturday. Over the last week, Dalbec is slashing .360/.407/.840 with 11 of his 17 RBI on the season. Dalbec […]