Early Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/2/23): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a few matinee games on Getaway Day this week, but of course, both FanDuel and DraftKings chopped off the afternoon games. We still have four early games (classified as very early on FD) and at least both sites are on the same page this week as they both left off the game in […]

Jeimer Candelario Collects Four Hits In Cubs Debut

Chicago Cubs first/third baseman Jeimer Candelario had a memorable debut with his new team in Tuesday's 20-9 win over the Reds. Playing first base, Candelario went 4-for-5 with three singles and a double. He also committed a fielding error. The 29-year-old was having a productive season with the Nationals before being traded and is now […]

Pirates Activate Ke'Bryan Hayes From Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates activated infielder Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and also recalled catcher Jason Delay from Triple-A Indianapolis and selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Vinny Capra from Indianapolis. Hayes won't immediately be back in Pittsburgh's starting lineup on Tuesday night, but he should be back in there on Wednesday. […]

Jean Segura Traded To Guardians And Released

The Cleveland Guardians acquired infielder Jean Segura and infield prospect Kahlil Watson from the Miami Marlins on Tuesday in exchange for first baseman Josh Bell, according to sources. Segura's stay in Cleveland didn't last long, though, as The Athletic's Zack Meisel reported the Guardians are releasing Segura. He's owed the rest of his salary this […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Hopes To Be Activated Soon

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) has returned to Pittsburgh from his minor-league rehab assignment and is hoping to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday night or Wednesday. Given all the Pirates trades in recent days, there should be regular playing time available for both Hayes and rookie infielder Jared Triolo, […]

Justin Turner Out With Injury Tuesday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Justin Turner (heel) is not in Tuesday's starting lineup against the Seattle Mariners and rookie right-hander Bryce Miller. Masataka Yoshida is serving as the designated hitter and batting third, while Jarren Duran starts in left field and bats leadoff against Miller. Turner left Monday's game early with a left-heel contusion, […]

Marlins Acquire Jake Burger From White Sox

The Miami Marlins acquired third baseman Jake Burger from the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday in exchange for pitching prospect Jake Eder, according to sources. The Marlins were in serious need of pop in their lineup, and Burger will accomplish that while likely taking over as the regular third baseman from Jean Segura. Burger has […]

Nolan Gorman Remains Out Against Twins

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Nolan Gorman (back) remains out of Tuesday's starting lineup against the visiting Minnesota Twins. With Gorman still sidelined, Taylor Motter is getting the start at second base against Twins right-hander Pablo Lopez. Gorman had to leave Sunday's game early against the Chicago Cubs and still isn't feeling right after an off […]

Tigers Acquire Hao-Yu Lee From Phillies

The Detroit Tigers have acquired infield prospect Hao-Yu Lee from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for big-league pitcher Michael Lorenzen, per Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY. Lee is 20 years old and currently playing at the High-A level. Through 67 games this season, he is slashing .279/.367/.395 with 19 extra-base hits, 14 stolen bases, 10.1 […]

Justin Turner Day-To-Day With Heel Contusion

Boston Red Sox third baseman/designated hitter Justin Turner (heel) is being considered day-to-day with a left-heel contusion after leaving Monday night's game early against the Seattle Mariners. Turner injured himself while trying to beat out an infield single in the ninth inning on Monday night and had to be removed. Fantasy managers should expect the […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/1/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday and happy August, RotoBallers! Today is the trade deadline. Once that clock strikes 6 PM EST, no one is moving teams anymore. However, those initial lineups that get released two or three hours before a game could change, so check back in before […]

Diamondbacks Acquire Jace Peterson From A's

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired infielder Jace Peterson and cash considerations from the Oakland Athletics on Monday in exchange for right-hander Chad Patrick. Peterson will fill more of a utility bench role for the contending Diamondbacks down the stretch, so he won't have much fantasy appeal outside of deeper leagues the rest of the way. The […]

Justin Turner Exits Early Monday

Boston Red Sox second/third baseman Justin Turner (unknown) exited Monday's 6-2 loss to the Mariners in the ninth inning after legging out an RBI infield single, per NESN's Tom Caron. Turner, who was designated hitting, went 1-for-4 with an RBI, a walk, and two strikeouts. The 38-year-old has been a great fantasy asset this season, […]

Anthony Prato Hitting Quite Well At Triple-A

Minnesota Twins minor league infielder Anthony Prato has always been a contact-first hitter, but he has shown some increased power this season, closing in on his career-high single-season home run total. What's interesting is that Prato opened the year with woeful batting numbers at Double-A but has been one of the best hitters in Minor […]

Yunior Severino Slugs Six Homers In Huge Week

Minnesota Twins minor league third baseman Yunior Severino is a 23-year-old prospect from the Dominican Republic. The switch-hitter has shown tremendous power from both sides of the plate, swatting 24 homers and averaging an extra-base hit in every other game this season. With that said, Severino's plate discipline has declined over the years, reaching a […]

Josh Donaldson Hoping To Return This Season

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (calf) has been taking ground balls and batting practice recently and is hoping to return before the end of the 2023 season. The calf has long been bothersome for the 2015 AL MVP winner as Donaldson has made multiple trips to the injured list with the issue. The […]

Jeimer Candelario Heading To Cubs In Trade

The Washington Nationals have traded third baseman Jeimer Candelario to the Chicago Cubs prior to Tuesday's MLB trade deadline. It's a full-circle move for the 29-year-old who began his big-league career by playing parts of two seasons with the Cubs prior to being moved to the Tigers in another deadline deal in the 2017 season. […]

Mariners Acquire Josh Rojas, Dominic Canzone From Arizona

The Seattle Mariners acquired infielder Josh Rojas, outfielder/first baseman Dominic Canzone and infielder Ryan Bliss from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday in exchange for closer Paul Sewald, according to a source. Rojas could probably use a change of scenery after hitting a rough .228/.292/.296 with no homers, 26 RBI, six stolen bases and 23 runs […]

Jeimer Candelario Not Playing Against Brewers

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario is not in the team's starting lineup on Monday against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers. Ildemaro Vargas will get the nod at the hot corner instead and will hit seventh against Brewers right-hander Corbin Burnes. Candelario's name has been thrown around often with the trade deadline approaching on Tuesday, and […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/31/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/31/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have a 9-game slate tonight, which actually makes for a nice little slate. Some spots are obvious, but we will have to work a little harder to be different in tournaments. I've got a […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 19

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 19. 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 […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 19

Welcome to Week 19 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of July 31- August 6, 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 […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/30/23

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 […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Get your affairs in order with August right around the corner. MLB's trade deadline is nigh and the stove is already piping hot. Be ready to react in the coming days and keep on refreshing RotoBaller's news desk for the latest as it unfolds. […]

Jon Berti (2B/3B/SS/OF, MIA) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Unlike Jake Burger, Jon Berti doesn't hit the ball out of the ballpark, but he gets on base and can occasionally nab you a few stolen bags. He was the stolen base leader in 2022, after all. Strangely, though, in a year where […]

Wilmer Flores (1B/2B/3B, SF) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 41% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Wilmer Flores continues to dominate offensively for the Giants, finding countless ways to drive in runs for a team very much in the wild-card race. He's posted a .348/.423/.609 slash line with a home run, two RBI, and three walks in his last […]

Jake Burger (3B, CWS) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: He's back! White Sox third baseman Jake Burger -- perhaps the most consistent hitter on the Sox all year, with the exception of Luis Robert Jr. -- has appeared on this list quite a few times. And now, he's back because he […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 19

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 19 -- Monday, July 31 through Sunday, August 6. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good […]

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups Week 19 (2023)

The most exciting week of the baseball season is here as the trade deadline is quickly approaching on August 1. Some trades have already commenced, most notably Max Scherzer to the Rangers, Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly to the Dodgers, and Lucas Giolito to the Angels. Many more are sure to come to fruition in […]

Top Five Injured Players To Stash In Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

Welcome back to our top fantasy baseball injury stashes for Week 18, looking at IL players as of July 28. Today's list of injured MLB players to consider stashing off the fantasy baseball waiver wire includes Michael Wacha, Esteury Ruiz, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Thairo Estrada, and Liam Hendriks. In case you're not yet familiar, this list […]