No Yandy Diaz For Rays

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (hamstring) is not playing on Tuesday with the team facing the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Jonathan Aranda will get the start for the Rays at first base and will hit leadoff against Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck. Diaz was pulled from Sunday's game early against the […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/26/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! It's the final Tuesday of the regular season. FanDuel elected not to include the second game of the Dodgers-Rockies doubleheader in its contests tonight, so there are 10 games on its main slate. Meanwhile, DraftKings included it and has 11 games […]

Nolan Schanuel Leaves Game With Knee Tightness

Los Angeles Angels rookie first baseman Nolan Schanuel (knee) was pulled from Monday's loss to the Texas Rangers in the seventh inning after fouling a ball off his knee earlier in the game. Manager Phil Nevin said he took Schanuel out because his knee was tightening up on him and Nevin said he noticed the […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 27

Welcome to another week of sifting through top hitter streamers, RotoBallers! We are looking ahead at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 27 – Monday, September 25 through Sunday, October 1. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good matchups and […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/25/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Monday, RotoBallers! It's the final Monday of the regular season. Three games populate the featured contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. There is one game earlier in the day, but it's not a part of either site's main slate. Tonight's action starts at 9:38 PM […]

Spencer Torkelson Drives In Two Runs Sunday

Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson delivered on Sunday afternoon, going 2-for-4 with a double while driving in two crucial runs to lead the Tigers to a 2-0 victory over the Athletics in Oakland. With the bases loaded in the third inning, Torkelson broke the scoreless tie with a well-placed two-run single to right field. […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 27

Welcome to Week 27 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of September 25- October 1, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN, Yahoo!, or Fantrax. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because we know points […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 27

Welcome to Week 27 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of September 25- October 1, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN, Yahoo!, or Fantrax. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because we know points […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Homers Twice

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 2-for-5 with two home runs, two runs scored, and two RBI Sunday afternoon against the Tampa Bay Rays. That makes 26 homers for Vladdy this year, which can be considered a disappointment with the power he has. He's now two years removed from 48 long balls. […]

Yandy Diaz Leaves Early Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (hamstring) was removed from Sunday's game due to right hamstring tightness. The injuries keep piling up for the Rays, which has to be an issue for fantasy managers as a handful of key players are going down lately. Diaz should be considered day-to-day for now until further testing […]

Week 27 Waiver Wire Rankings: Michael King, Willi Castro, Evan Carter, Ryan O'Hearn, Junior Caminero, TJ Friedl, more

RotoBallers, it's the final edition of Sunday's fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 27 -- September 25 through October 1. There is only one week left in the season, so let's finish strong and secure those fantasy baseball championships. The Rays called up top third base prospect Junio Caminero, who made his debut on […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/24/23

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 […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 27

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 27. This is our weekly article looking at players whom fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. For the final week of the season, we're going to go through all 30 MLB teams and pick out one […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/24/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. I'm aware that NFL season is underway, but I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of MLB games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! Today's main slate features a robust 12-game matinee mix. The weather looks like it […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's time to bring home the championships with players who are set up for success in the here and now. The Rockies are going back to Coors for the week, six teams play seven games as of now (SEA, TEX, ARI, NYY, LAD, COL), […]

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Decisions for Evan Carter, CJ Abrams, Lance Lynn, Eduardo Rodriguez, more

Welcome RotoBallers to my fantasy baseball start/sit article for the week ahead, September 25 - October 1. This week's article will focus on Evan Carter, CJ Abrams, Lance Lynn, Eduardo Rodriguez, Mark Canha, Mark Vientos, Luis Robert Jr., and George Springer. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who to play […]

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups Week 27 (2023)

Well, we're here. The final week of the 2023 MLB season, and the last installment of 1B/3B waiver wire pickups. It went by quickly, didn't it? Although half of the playoff field is already set, the other half still needs to be decided by both division races and the Wild Card race for each league. […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 27

We are coming up on Week 27 of the fantasy baseball season. It's championship week, and that trophy is right in front of you. But you can't get complacent now; you can't slip up. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will […]

Carlos Santana Hits 300th Career Home Run

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Carlos Santana hit a significant milestone during Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins. The veteran slugger blasted a three-run home run off left-hander A.J. Puk on Saturday. That home run marked his 300th career home run, which makes him the 159th player in history to achieve that goal. It's also worth […]

Ryan Mountcastle Hopeful To Return Soon

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) was placed on the injured list on Wednesday, retroactive September 17. This is a tough blow to the O's roster that is heading towards the postseason. Luckily, Orioles' manager Brandon Hyde said on Saturday that he believes Mountcastle's injured list stint will be minimal. Mountcastle was able to […]

Junior Caminero Is Batting Fifth For MLB Debut On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Junior Caminero is serving as the designated hitter and batting fifth on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Caminero, who was just called, is one of Tampa's top prospects and is slashing an impressive .324/.384/.591 with 31 home runs, 94 RBI, and five stolen bases in 510 plate appearances across two […]

Mike Moustakas Plans To Return Sunday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Mike Moustakas (forearm) was initially hurt while trying to make a diving play at first base against the Cleveland Guardians earlier this month and then had to leave a Sept. 12 game against the Seattle Mariners due to a left-forearm extensor strain. Moustakas was eventually placed on the injured list […]

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

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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Shohei Ohtani, Carlos Correa, Ryan Mountcastle, Sandy Alcantara, Felix Bautista and much more...

We have made it to the final week of the baseball season. For teams still vying for a money spot, playing time is the most important stat to look at this week. In re-draft leagues, if you have any FAAB left, pick up any player you think could play or be a backup to an […]

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

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! We had a jam-packed Friday main slate, and Saturday should be more of the same, albeit in a slightly smaller sample. This article contains my picks for the five-game main slate on Saturday, September 23, 2023, for both DraftKings and FanDuel, which locks at 4:05 PM ET. The lineup picks will range […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/22/23 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/22/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's an 11-game Friday night slate on both sites that kicks off at 7:05 EST. I have you covered tonight with pitchers, bats, and stacks - let's win some dough!   Starting Pitchers Each day […]

Top Five Injured Players To Stash In Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 26

Welcome back to our top fantasy baseball injury stashes for Week 26, looking at IL players as of September 22. Today's list of injured MLB players to consider stashing off the fantasy baseball waiver wire includes Matt McLain, Triston McKenzie, Ryan Mountcastle, Jeimer Candelario, and Byron Buxton. In case you're not yet familiar, this list […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Enters As Pinch-Hitter Against Yanks

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) entered Thursday's 5-3 loss to the New York Yankees as a pinch-hitter and had an RBI groundout. Guerrero hasn't started the last two games due to right-knee pain, but thankfully an MRI exam ruled out any structural damage, so he should be considered day-to-day heading into […]

Tigers Hire Jeff Greenberg As New General Manager

The Detroit Tigers are hiring Jeff Greenberg as their new general manager on Thursday, according to sources. Greenberg, who is currently an associate GM with the Chicago Blackhawks, worked with Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris with the Chicago Cubs and will be his No. 2 guy in Detroit moving forward. The 37-year-old will […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/21/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

There are nine games today, but only two in the matinee, giving us a juicy seven-game main slate. There is some rain in the forecast for Chicago right now, so keep an eye on that game. The other seven look like great early-Fall baseball weather. Let's enjoy it while we still have it! This article […]