Jose Ramirez Gets Three-Game Ban

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez has been suspended three games by Major League Baseball for his part in Saturday night's brawl with the Chicago White Sox and shortstop Tim Anderson, according to sources. Ramirez is appealing the suspension and will remain in the lineup at third base and in the three-hole on Monday against […]

Manny Machado Dealing With Hamstring Tightness

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (hamstring) remains in the starting lineup on Monday for the series finale against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Tony Gonsolin, but he's serving as the designated hitter for the second straight day while managing right-hamstring tightness. The 31-year-old All-Star tweaked his hammy running the bases in […]

Max Muncy Returns To Lineup Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (wrist) is back in the starting lineup on Monday against the San Diego Padres and right-hander Seth Lugo, serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup. Muncy took a pitch off his left wrist last Thursday against the Oakland Athletics and didn't start in any of the first three […]

Jose Ramirez Facing Multi-Game Suspension

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez is facing a multi-game suspension from the league as MLB sorts out discipline following Ramirez's brawl with Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson on Saturday. The teams expect to hear from the league on Monday, and fantasy managers should brace for being without Ramirez for an extended period. Ramirez […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/7/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/7/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have ourselves a nice 8-game slate tonight for the MAIN slate. Both FanDuel and DK offer a turbo slate for the 6:00 games, but I will be covering the 7:05 slate for both sites […]

Josh Jung Expected To Miss Time

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (thumb) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins. The 25-year-old was removed from the contest after suffering a thumb injury while fielding a ground ball. Jung underwent x-rays, which revealed a left thumb fracture. It's unclear how long Jung will be sidelined, but he'll […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 20

Welcome to Week 20 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of August 7 - August 13, 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 […]

Jose Ramirez Ejected After Melee With White Sox

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez had quite an eventful game against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday in a 7-4 loss. Ramirez went 1-for-3 in the contest with a double and an RBI, and he was also ejected from the contest after a fight with White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson after he slid into […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/6/23

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 […]

Maikel Garcia (3B/SS, KC) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Every year, a handful of players on bad teams post big finishes to the season simply because they are getting everyday at-bats. Maikel Garcia fits the bill this season as he's been sneaky-productive as the leadoff man in Kansas City.   Maikel […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 20

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 20 -- Monday, August 7 through Sunday, August 13. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good […]

Curtis Mead(2B/3B, TB)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 20

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Curtis Mead, the Rays No. 3 overall prospect, was promoted to the majors on August 4. Acquired by Tampa Bay in November 2019 from the Phillies in exchange for left-hander Cristopher Sanchez, Mead has slowly risen in the ranks in the minor league […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes (3B, PIT) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 36% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Ke'Bryan Hayes just returned from the injured list on August 1 after missing nearly the entirety of July, so a quick glance at his recent numbers will show they are less than ideal. However, before hitting the IL, the 26-year-old had a standout […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Was your team a winner at baseball's trade deadline? Some of you may have your own fantasy deadline coming up this week. Don't be afraid to lose the trade if it increases your chances of winning! Of course, I'm here to help with reinforcements from […]

60 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlooks - Every MLB Trade Deadline Prospect Traded Including Luisangel Acuna, Ryan Clifford, Drew Gilbert

All the rumors have now subsided. The dust has (sort of) settled. Major League Baseball completed more than 40 deals over the past week that ranged from deals for utility infielders to deals for future Hall of Famers! This week's weekly article was delayed in order to address EVERY SINGLE prospect moved during the trading […]

1B/3B Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups Week 20 (2023)

Yet another week of baseball is in the books. August is upon us. The trade deadline has come and gone, and quite honestly, it was a bit underwhelming this year. And oh yeah, in case you missed it, Jose Ramirez clocked Tim Anderson with a right hook last night in an on-field brawl between the […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/6/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so 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 eleven-game matinee mix. There […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 20

We are coming up on Week 20 of the fantasy baseball season. The calendar flips to August, and 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 […]

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Decisions for Corbin Carroll, Julio Rodriguez, Geraldo Perdomo, J.P. Crawford, more

Welcome RotoBallers to my fantasy baseball start/sit article for the week ahead, August 7 - August 13. This week's article will focus on Jeimer Candelario, Mike Tauchman, Corbin Carroll, Julio Rodriguez, Charlie Morton, Lance Lynn, Geraldo Perdomo, and J.P. Crawford. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who to play in […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for: Lars Nootbaar, Josh Bell, Justin Verlander, more

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Now that the dust has settled and the MLB trade deadline is over. It's time for another rankings check-in. We saw many players on the move this past week, which either increased or decreased a player's fantasy value. Some of the big names that changed jerseys include Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, Jordan […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/5/23

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 […]

Jake Burger Not In The Starting Lineup Against Texas

Miami Marlins third baseman Jake Burger is not in the lineup on Saturday against the Texas Rangers. This looks to just be a day off for the hard-hitting 27-year-old. Burger is slashing .213/.282/.515 with 25 home runs, 52 RBI, and one stolen base over 305 at-bats on the year. He is still looking for his […]

Justin Turner Back In The Lineup On Saturday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Justin Turner (heel) is back in the lineup on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 38-year-old veteran missed the last three contests with a left heel contusion but is ready to rock against Blue Jays starter Jose Berrios in Saturday's divisional tilt. Turner has been excellent for Boston this […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty Notes: Cody Bellinger, William Contreras, Cubs Prospects, and More!

In the dynasty world, news and notes articles take on a whole new meaning. Not only are we discussing short-term value with these players, but we need to look long-term as well. A good dynasty manager is like Crazy Eyes from the movie Mr. Deeds. You have to have one eye on the present and […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/5/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! After another busy Friday, we have a Saturday with eight games on the main slate. I will be with you for all of your MLB DFS needs. This will focus on the main slate of games. This article contains my picks for the eight-game main slate on Saturday, August 5, 2023, for […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Bo Bichette, Anthony Rizzo, Shane McClanahan, Oneil Cruz, Jordan Romano and more....

Now is the time to make tough decisions for your injured players. A lot of players are now getting the time of a September return. The question is whether to hold onto them and have a wasted roster spot or to drop them and move on. If you need the counting stats, a drop may […]

Early Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/5/23): MLB DFS Lineups

The slates are chopped up a little as per usual on Saturday, but at least we have six early games to keep us occupied. We'll concentrate on the six-gamer on DraftKings for now. FanDuel took it a step further and left the first three games standing in the very early tournament. The other three games […]

Max Muncy Won't Start Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that infielder Max Muncy (wrist) is only available to pinch run on Friday and Saturday against the division-rival San Diego Padres. Muncy was forced to leave Thursday's game early with a left-wrist contusion after being hit by a pitch, so he's being given a couple days to rest […]

Max Muncy To Miss Friday's Game

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (wrist) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Diego Padres. This doesn't come as a surprise after Muncy exited early on Thursday after getting hit by a pitch in the wrist. The good news is, the X-rays came back negative, so it sounds like […]

Nolan Gorman Returns To Cardinals Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman (foot) has returned to the team's starting lineup on Friday to face Colorado Rockies right-hander Chris Flexen. Gorman is starting at second base and batting in the three-hole for St. Louis. The 23-year-old has dealt with a bruised foot this week after fouling a ball off of it earlier […]