All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/21/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! Seven games populate the featured contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. There are games earlier in the day, but it's not a part of either site's main slate. Tonight's action starts at 7:05 PM EST with two east coast matchups. Then, the slate […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Undergoes MRI Exam

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) underwent an MRI exam on his right knee on Wednesday after he was scratched from the starting lineup in the Bronx against the New York Yankees. The Blue Jays will know more on his status on Thursday. It's something that has been bothering Guerrero for a […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Scratched With Knee Discomfort

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the New York Yankees with right-knee discomfort. Cavan Biggio will instead start at first base and will bat third against Yankees right-hander Michael King, with rookie Spencer Horwitz serving as the designated hitter. It's not a new issue for Guerrero, […]

Mets To Keep Negotiations With Pete Alonso Private

The New York Mets are going to keep contract negotiations with All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso private. "While we understand the media and public interest in player contract situations, we strongly believe in keeping those conversations private. Any circulating reports do not accurately reflect our conversations with Pete," general manager Billy Eppler said in a […]

Ryan Mountcastle Goes On Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles placed first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with left-shoulder soreness and recalled outfielder Ryan McKenna from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Mountcastle had missed the last seven games, so the injured-list move was backdated to Sunday, meaning he is eligible to return a week from […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Shohei Ohtani, Max Fried, Carlos Correa, Luis Arraez, Javier Baez, Riley Greene, more

The 2023 MLB postseason is less than a month away, so fantasy baseball managers must lock in down the final stretch. It's important to keep up with the latest injury headlines to ensure your lineups are in good shape. Let's take a look at the top injured players including Shohei Ohtani, Max Fried, Carlos Correa, […]

Do These Prospects Matter for Dynasty Baseball (Week 26)? Xavier Isaac, Lazaro Montes, Jose De Paula, Adam Macko, more

Minor League Baseball is in full playoff mode. We've discussed more than 300 players in this space throughout the minor league season of all levels. In this week's edition, we will look at six hitters and six pitchers participating in minor league playoffs currently. The hitters are each from a team that's participating in the […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/20/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! With nine early and six late games, DraftKings and FanDuel have their contests all over the place. DK has a main afternoon contest for all nine games, while FD has it split into three competitions. Then, in the evening, DK has […]

Main Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/20/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. 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 an abnormally early start […]

Ryan Mountcastle Remains Out Of The Lineup

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. The 26-year-old will now miss his sixth game in a row due to left shoulder discomfort. The Orioles continue to list Mountcastle as day-to-day, so it seems he'll avoid a trip to the injured list. […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Returning On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand is back in the starting lineup Tuesday night against the Minnesota Twins and right-hander Kenta Maeda. The rookie didn't appear in his club's series-opening 7-3 win on Monday but will return to hit seventh and play third base for the second of three games with the Twins. The 23-year-old has […]

MLB Underdog Predictions - Today's DFS Prop Picks for Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! Welcome to our Underdog Fantasy MLB DFS prop picks for Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Welcome back to our DFS series covering Underdog Fantasy contests! We will continue to focus on the MLB DFS props offered on Underdog called Higher/Lower (Over/Under). Higher/Lower is traditional over/under DFS prop picks – whether you think pitchers […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/19/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! 12 games populate the featured contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. There are games earlier in the day, but it's not a part of either site's main slate. Tonight's action starts at 7:05 PM EST with two East Coast matchups. Then, the slate […]

Triston Casas Likely Done For The Year

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (shoulder) is unlikely to play again in 2023. He is still being checked by doctors, but regardless of the specifics regarding his right-shoulder injury, the Red Sox see no need to rush him back in a lost season. Although it was a disappointing year overall for the BoSox […]

Kris Bryant Returning To Starting Lineup Monday

Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant is back in the starting lineup Monday evening against the San Diego Padres and right-hander Michael Wacha. Bryant didn't start Sunday's series finale against the Giants but did reach base on an error in the ninth inning as part of his club's narrow 11-10 loss and will return to man […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/18/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Monday, RotoBallers! Eight games populate the featured contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. There are games earlier in the day, but it's not a part of either site's main slate. Tonight's action starts at 7:05 PM EST with an East Coast matchup between the White […]

Paul Goldschmidt Nails 25th Dinger Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt smacked his 25th homer and 28th double of the season in a 6-5 win over the Phillies on Sunday. The 36-year-old slugger has 340 home runs since starting his major league career in 2011. Sunday's dinger tied him with Jack Clark for 105th place on the all-time home […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 26

Welcome to Week 26 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of September 18 - September 24, 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 […]

Freddie Freeman Getting The Day Off On Sunday In Seattle

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman is getting the day off on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners. After the Dodgers clinched their 10th NL West crown in the last 11 seasons, they're resting some of their veterans, including Mookie Betts and Freeman. The 34-year-old All-Star is slashing .335/.413/.570 with 26 home runs, 93 RBI, […]

Week 26 Waiver Wire Rankings: Willi Castro, Ryan Pepiot, Kris Bryant, Jordan Wicks, Jake Burger, Davis Schneider, more

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of the fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 26 -- September 18 through September 24. There are two weeks left in the regular season, and now is time to research and add players off the waiver wire that can help secure a fantasy title. More top prospects are […]

1B/3B Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups Week 26 (2023)

The 2023 Major League Baseball season is almost over and although I can't wait for postseason baseball, the regular season ending is always bittersweet. Of course, baseball fans get to see some of the best talent the MLB has to offer on the big stage in October, but writing this column every week has allowed […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. There's very little baseball left to go and it's no time to be bashful. Snag what you need, drop whoever isn't going to help accomplish your goal, and don't let attachments weigh you down. Let's bring home some championships! There isn't much time left […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 26

We are coming up on Week 26 of the fantasy baseball season. With the calendar flipped to September, the fantasy baseball playoffs push to the forefront of our brains. But you can't let that stress you out. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/17/23): 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 10-game matinee mix on DraftKings and an 11-game […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 26

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 26. 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. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on […]

Triston Casas Hits The Injured List Saturday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday, according to MLB.com. Bobby Dalbec was recalled in a corresponding move. The Rookie of the Year candidate missed Friday's contest and was scratched from Saturday's lineup with right shoulder soreness. Hours later, the club decided Casas would […]

C.J. Cron Back From The Injured List Saturday

The Los Angeles Angels activated first baseman C.J. Cron from the injured list on Saturday after missing about a month with a back ailment. The veteran 33-year-old has split time between the Angels and the Colorado Rockies this season, slashing .252/.299/.441 with 12 bombs, 38 runs, and 37 RBI across 70 contests. Cron isn't starting […]

Isaac Paredes Not In The Lineup On Saturday Vs. Baltimore

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Isaac Paredes is absent from the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. This looks to just be a day off for the 24-year-old slugger as Curtis Mead will start at third base and bat sixth against Grayson Rodriguez and the O's. Paredes has put it all together this […]

Triston Casas Scratched From Saturday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (shoulder) was scratched from Saturday's starting lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays for the second straight day due to a sore shoulder. Justin Turner is now starting at first base and will bat third against Blue Jays right-hander Chris Bassitt. Masataka Yoshida is the designated hitter, Adam Duvall […]

Carlos Santana Goes Yard Twice Friday Night

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Carlos Santana displayed some power in Friday night's 5-3 win over the visiting Washington Nationals, going 2-for-3 with two solo home runs and a walk while hitting third in the lineup. The Brewers acquired Santana in a midseason trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates, and he's now up to 21 home runs, […]