Brandon Belt Resting On Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman/designated hitter Brandon Belt is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. George Springer is serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff, while Cavan Biggio draws a start in right field and is hitting in the two-hole against Rays right-handed opener Shawn Armstrong. Belt […]

Yandy Diaz Homers In Return From Injury

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz proved he's healthy by going 2-for-2 with a home run, two RBI, a run scored and a walk in Friday's 11-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Diaz had missed the team's previous two games this week as a precaution, but he returned with a bang on Friday. […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/30/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/30/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! We had a jam-packed 13-game main slate on Friday, and Saturday should be more of the same, albeit in a slightly smaller sample. This is the last Saturday of the regular season, so let's end on a high note! This article contains my picks for the 11-game main slate on Saturday, September […]

Osleivis Basabe Exits Early On Friday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Osleivis Basabe (shoulder) left Friday's loss to the Toronto Blue Jays early after suffering a shoulder injury while diving for a ball on defense. Rays manager Kevin Cash told reporters after the game that the 23-year-old prospect is sore and will need to be further evaluated. Basabe is slashing .212/.272/.306 with […]

Nolan Schanuel Returns To The Lineup

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Oakland Athletics. The 21-year-old is back in the lineup for the first time since leaving Monday's game due to knee tightness. This season, Schanuel is slashing .284/.407/.343 with one home run and five RBI in 27 […]

Kris Bryant Still Out Sick

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (illness) remains out of action on Friday with the team taking on the visiting Minnesota Twins. Bryant has been under the weather of late and will now miss his fourth straight game. With just two more regular season games this weekend, we may not see Bryant again in 2023. Elehuris […]

Yandy Diaz Back Against Blue Jays

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (hamstring) is back in action on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays and left-hander Yusei Kikuchi, serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff. The Rays held Diaz out as a precaution for the last two games, but he'll be available to start the final series of the […]

Miguel Cabrera To Join Tigers Front Office

Following Sunday's regular season finale, Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera will become the team's special assistant to the president of baseball operations. Cabrera will officially hang up his cleats and retire after a storied career that will surely lead him to being a first-ballot Hall of Famer. But when he's done putting on a […]

Paul Goldschmidt Back In Cardinals Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (back) is back at first base and is hitting second on Friday against the visiting Cincinnati Reds and left-hander Brandon Williamson. Goldschmidt didn't play the last two games due to back tightness, but he'll return for the final series of the regular season this weekend. It was a […]

Ryan Noda Homers In Winning Effort

Oakland Athletics rookie first baseman Ryan Noda went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts out of the leadoff spot in the team's 2-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Noda's 16th home run of the year snapped a 1-1 tie in the eighth inning and was the difference-maker in the game. […]

Phillies-Mets Postponed On Friday

The game between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets on Friday has been postponed because of rain. The two teams will play a single-admission doubleheader on Saturday. Right-hander Taijuan Walker was scheduled to take the mound for the Phillies on Friday and be opposed by Mets right-hander Tylor Megill, but they will most likely […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/29/23 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/29/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's a 13-game Friday night slate on both sites that kicks off at 7:05 EST. We are going to have to be somewhat careful today as some teams who have clinched their playoff seed could […]

Garrett Mitchell Reinstated, Brian Anderson DFA'd

The Milwaukee Brewers reinstated outfielder Garrett Mitchell (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list on Thursday and designated infielder/outfielder Brian Anderson for assignment in a corresponding move. Mitchell is starting in center field and batting ninth on Thursday against St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Dakota Hudson. Mitchell has been out since April 18 due to a shoulder […]

Paul Goldschmidt Sitting Again On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is once again sitting out of the starting lineup Thursday versus the Milwaukee Brewers and right-hander Corbin Burnes. The 2022 NL MVP did not take part in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Brewers and will be on the bench again Thursday, although a specific reason for his absence […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/28/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! It's the final Thursday of the regular season, and there are five games to populate the featured contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. There are also games earlier in the day, but they are not a part of either site's main slate. […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/28/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

MLB chopped up the slate today, but at least we have a uniform slate on both sites with a five-game main slate. That's all we can ask for at this time of the season. This article contains my picks for the five-game main slate on Thursday, September 28, 2023, for both DraftKings and FanDuel, which […]

Jeimer Candelario Activated On Wednesday

Chicago Cubs infielder Jeimer Candelario (back) has been activated from the injured list on Wednesday. This is great news for the Cubs who are desperately trying to hold onto a Wild Card spot. Candelario has been out of the lineup since mid-September due to a lower back strain. He'll return on Wednesday, while Christopher Morel […]

Nolan Schanuel Remains Absent On Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (knee) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers. The 21-year-old was forced to exit early on Monday after getting hit by a pitch in the knee. Schanuel will now miss his second game in a row because of the injury. For now, […]

Ryan Mountcastle Back From Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles activated first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned outfielder Ryan McKenna to the minors in a corresponding move. Mountcastle didn't immediately return to Baltimore's starting lineup on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals, but he should make his first start on Thursday for the series opener […]

Yandy Diaz Still Out Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox. Isaac Paredes will get the start at first base on Wednesday and will hit fifth against Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello. Diaz will miss his second straight game with right-hamstring tightness after he was […]

Joey Votto Absent From Wednesday's Starting Lineup

Cincinnati Reds first baseman/designated hitter Joey Votto is not in the starting lineup Wednesday night versus the Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Shane Bieber. The potential Hall of Famer drew a trio of walks and scored a run across five plate appearances in Tuesday's 11-7 come-from-behind win over the Guardians but will yield DH duties to […]

Luis Arraez Remains Out For Game 1 Of Twin Bill Wednesday

Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez (ankle) is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Wednesday's straight doubleheader with the New York Mets and left-hander Joey Lucchesi. The 26-year-old injured his ankle when he slipped on some dugout steps during Saturday's game against the Brewers and has not appeared since. In line for […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Luis Robert Jr., Corey Seager, Carlos Correa, Ryan Mountcastle, Patrick Sandoval

The MLB regular season is set to wrap up in less than a week, so it's time for a final look at the injury headlines ahead of postseason action. There are still some key players to monitor as the fantasy baseball season concludes. Let's take a look at the top injured players including Luis Robert […]

Do These Prospects Matter for Dynasty Baseball (Week 27)? James Triantos, Jonathan Ornelas, Mason Montgomery, more!

After focusing on playoff teams in A-ball in last week's edition, this week we're focused on the upper minors and a host of players who are playing in the playoffs for upper minors (Double-A and Triple-A) teams. Triple-A only has two leagues, so we are taking players from three of the four guaranteed teams and […]

Main Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/27/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It's the final Wednesday slate of the regular season, RotoBallers! The MLB season has been good to me, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. We only have a handful of these left, so let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! With a handful of games spread throughout […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/27/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! It's the final Wednesday of the regular season, and there are eight games to populate the featured contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. There are also games earlier in the day, but they are not a part of either site's main slate. […]

Rhys Hoskins Likely Won't Play This Year

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins (knee) ran the bases and took batting practice on Tuesday, according to MLB.com, as he continues to rehab from the knee surgery he had to repair a torn ACL he suffered in spring training. However, the 30-year-old is still a long shot to play in the playoffs. The club […]

Ryan Mountcastle Takes Swings On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) was able to take batting practice ahead of Tuesday's contest. That is great news as Mountcastle continues to work his way back from a shoulder injury. Orioles' manager Brandon Hyde mentioned that Mountcastle could return from the injured list on Wednesday. However, it seems more likely that he'd […]

Brandon Belt Activated And Starting Tuesday

The Toronto Blue Jays activated first baseman Brandon Belt (back) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and also recalled reliever Jay Jackson from the minors. In corresponding moves, the team optioned first baseman Spencer Horwitz and right-hander Nate Pearson to the Florida Complex League. Belt is serving as the designated hitter and is batting […]