Yandy Diaz Returns On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (forearm) is back at first base and batting leadoff for the Rays on Tuesday against right-hander Sandy Alcantara and the Miami Marlins. Diaz sat out of the team's last two games due to a left-forearm contusion when he was hit by a pitch on Friday night against the […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Could See Some Time At Third Base

The Toronto Blue Jays don't plan to start first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at third base with Matt Chapman (finger) on the injured list, but they're legitimately open to using him at the hot corner late in games as they make substitutions. Guerrero has been taking ground balls at third base this week to prepare […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/29/23 (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 a few games earlier in the day, but they are not a part of either site's main slate. Tonight's action starts at 7:05 PM EST with an East Coast matchup […]

Nathaniel Lowe Plates Two Monday

Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe had another nice game at the plate in Monday's 4-3 win over the Mets. Lowe went 2-for-4 with two singles, two RBI, a walk, and a strikeout. The 28-year-old has quietly put together a productive offensive season, slashing .282/.372/.448 with 15 home runs and 70 RBI. He should continue […]

Josh Naylor To Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor (oblique) is set to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Akron on Tuesday, according to the team. Naylor has been out since Aug. 1 with a strained right oblique, missing 24 games. Without the left-handed slugger, Cleveland has slugged just .355 with 18 home runs. Naylor's 79 RBI […]

Rowdy Tellez Starting At First Base Monday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/designated hitter Rowdy Tellez is getting the start at first base Monday against the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Jameson Taillon. Monday marks the slugger's first start at first base since back on July 4 before injuring his finger, an ailment that cost him roughly six weeks of action. All three of Tellez's […]

C.J. Cron Hasn't Resumed Baseball Activities

Los Angeles Angels first baseman C.J. Cron (back) remains sore and has not resumed baseball activities. Fantasy managers should not expect Cron to come off the 10-day injured when he's eligible after landing on the IL on Aug. 18 due to lower-back inflammation. The Angels called up this year's first-rounder, Nolan Schanuel, to help replace […]

Week 23 Waiver Wire Rankings: Yennier Cano, Seiya Suzuki, Jordan Wicks, Masyn Winn, Cole Ragans, Jose Siri, more

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of the fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 23 -- August 28 through September 3. The calendar will be turning the page to September in a few days, and expect more big league promotions as MLB teams increase their roster size to 40. With that being said, let's […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 23

Welcome to Week 23 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of August 28 - September 3, 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 […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 23

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 23. This is our weekly article looking at players who 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 […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 23

We are coming up on Week 23 of the fantasy baseball season. With September nearing, 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 weekly article will […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/28/23 (Premium Content)

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

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 23

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 23 -- Monday, August 28 through Sunday, September 3. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good matchups and can be […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're no longer stuck waiting for September for prospects to come up! Enjoy this time to speculate on the next generation of ballplayers as we look for a boost across the finish line. And don't let "Shiny Object Syndrome" cause you to only look […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/27/23

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 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups Week 23 (2023)

College football who? NFL who? Sorry, September is for MLB playoff races, and it's going to come down to the wire for a lot of teams. It's certainly an exciting time to be a baseball fan and perhaps a stressful time as well. Not only is the regular season ending, but so is the fantasy […]

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Decisions for Spencer Torkelson, Kerry Carpenter, Nolan Jones, Osleivis Basabe, more

Welcome RotoBallers to my fantasy baseball start/sit article for the week ahead, August 28 - September 3. This week's article will focus on Spencer Torkelson, Kerry Carpenter, Zack Littell, Michael Clevinger, Yainer Diaz, Will Smith, Nolan Jones, and Osleivis Basabe. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who to play in […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/27/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been a good one so far, and I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! Today's main slate features an enticing 11-game matinee mix on DraftKings and […]

Pete Alonso Removed From Saturday's Game After HBP

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (neck) was removed from Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels after being hit by a pitch. Benches cleared after Alonso was hit near the back of his neck with a José Soriano curveball. The 28-year-old was removed from the game and replaced by Danny Mendick. He went […]

CT Scans On Yandy Diaz's Forearm Come Back Clean

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (forearm) underwent a CT scan on his left forearm, which came back clean. According to Rays manager Kevin Cash, everything came back good from Diaz's scan, and he is expected to avoid the injured list. The 32-year-old was dealing with soreness in his forearm and sat out Saturday's game […]

Nolan Schanuel Scratched On Saturday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (illness) is out of Saturday's starting lineup against the New York Mets. The 21-year-old is dealing with a case of food poisoning, so he'll sit this game out. Schanuel is considered day-to-day, so he should be back in the lineup within the next few days. The rookie slugger […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/26/23

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 […]

Brandon Belt Sitting Against Southpaw

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Brandon Belt is retreating to the bench on Saturday with the Cleveland Guardians starting left-hander Logan Allen. Bo Bichette is getting a day off his feet and will serve as the designated hitter and bat in the two-hole, while Santiago Espinal is starting at shortstop and batting eighth against Allen. […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout, Shane Bieber, Kenley Jansen, more

August is coming to a close. The summer is winding down. So too are our fantasy baseball leagues. All the hard work we put in from earlier this year until now is hopefully paying dividends. But an injury here or there down the stretch could ruin what we have built until now. Patience for players […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/26/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Most of the MLB action takes place tonight with eight games in prime time. I'll be a good little degenerate and throw my MLB lineups in, but today is my Opening Day. The last great college football season starts today. However, this MLB slate won't be overshadowed. It's only eight games, but it's loaded! Now […]

Early Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/26/23): MLB DFS Lineups

The splits finally make some sort of sense on a Saturday. Just like Thursday, I am here all day long with your MLB DFS needs. I've even got college football covered if you want some of that this evening. This is the time of the year when sports really get fun! We will concentrate on […]

Jake Cronenworth Leaves After Hit By Pitch

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth (wrist) left Friday night's game against the Milwaukee Brewers in the top of the ninth inning after he was hit by a pitch in his right wrist area. He was replaced by Jose Azocar, who entered as a pinch-runner. Before leaving early, Cronenworth had gone 1-for-3 in the eventual […]

DJ LeMahieu Totals Nine Bases

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu had a big night on Friday, going 3-for-4 with two home runs, two RBI, a walk, and three runs scored. That makes it 11 homers for the utility man on the season. Though he's struggled most of the year, he is turning it on over the last 15 games […]

Yandy Diaz Goes Deep In Loss To Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz launched his 17th home run of the season on Friday night. The shot game against one of the best in the game in Gerrit Cole. Diaz was 1-for-3 on the night with a strikeout, bringing his average up to .326 on the year to go along with a […]

Anthony Rizzo Taking Batting Practice

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (concussion) was seen hitting home runs in batting practice at Yankee Stadium on Thursday. Rizzo said he was encouraged about his progress from post-concussion syndrome, and the expectation is he'll be back before the end of the season. However, the Yankees are taking his recovery week-to-week. The 34-year-old […]