Manny Machado Doubles And Scores In Defeat

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado went 1-for-4 with a double, a run scored, and a strikeout in a 9-4 blowout loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. Machado helped put the Friars on the board in the top of the second inning with a double off Pirates starter Rich Hill. He came around […]

Jose Ramirez Reaches Twice, Steals A Base

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 1-for-3 with a single, a walk, and a stolen base in a 2-1 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Offense was at a premium in this one as starters Gavin Williams and Brady Singer were both locked in. Ramirez was able to reach twice and swipe […]

Max Muncy Returns From Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated infielder Max Muncy (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned infielder Michael Busch to the minors in a corresponding move. Muncy immediately returned to the starting lineup on Tuesday against Colorado Rockies right-hander Connor Seabold, starting at third base and batting cleanup. The 32-year-old left-handed slugger had […]

Gleyber Torres Getting A Rest On Tuesday

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres will sit out for Tuesday's matchup with Paul Blackburn and the Oakland Athletics. The former top prospect is slashing .246/.322/.419 with 12 dingers, 42 runs, 30 RBI, and six steals across 77 games. It'll be Josh Donaldson in the lineup instead, playing third and batting sixth. The 13-year […]

Josh Jung Sitting Tuesday

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung will take the day off on Tuesday as the team takes on the visiting Detroit Tigers. The Rangers are giving Jung a bit of a mental breather after he went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in the loss to the Tigers on Monday. He has really been in a rut […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/27/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We are under two weeks away from the All-Star break, RotoBallers. The year is flying by, and watching the new rules play out has made for a fun first season. As of the end of April, 0.68 bases have been stolen per game. If those numbers persist, they will be the highest since 1999! I […]

Colt Keith - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Colt Keith, 3B, Detroit Tigers ANALYSIS: Even though he's currently at Double-A, it wouldn't surprise me to see Colt Keith up with Detroit sooner rather than later. We've seen more promotions from Double-A to the Majors this season than I can recall over the last several years, and Keith has been mashing all season. […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Using Pull% to Predict Home Runs

On a recent episode of "Rates and Barrels," Eno Sarris and Derek Van Riper discussed the idea of a pull rate "goldilocks" range where fantasy baseball hitters are pulling enough to make meaningfully hard contact but also not pulling too much to hit fly outs and rollover ground balls. In the discussion, they suggested that […]

Anthony Rendon Begins On-Field Workouts

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (wrist) began on-field workouts on Monday, according to MLB.com. The 33-year-old veteran suffered a left wrist contusion on June 15 before hitting the injured list on June 19. There's still no timetable for Rendon's return, but manager Phil Nevin is still hopeful it'll be a quick stint. The […]

Thomas Saggese Hitting Well In Minors

Texas Rangers shortstop prospect Thomas Saggese joined the team by way of the shortened 2020 draft. Despite being selected at just 18 years old, he has wasted no time climbing through the minors, reaching Double-A by the end of 2022. Saggese is an aggressive hitter who has flashed power to the pull side from time […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/27/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! After a smaller-than-usual Monday, MLB is giving us everything we could want with a massive 15-game slate featuring all 30 teams. DraftKings and FanDuel aren't messing around with anything today, either. Both sites have all 15 games in their featured contests, […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 14

Welcome to Week 14 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of June 26 - July 2, 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 […]

Jordan Westburg Collects First Career Hit Monday

Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Jordan Westburg had a memorable big-league debut in Monday's 10-3 win over the Reds. Starting at second, the 24-year-old went 1-for-4 with a single, an RBI, and a walk. He was caught stealing but showcased his glove with a nice defensive play. Westburg is the team's No. 3 prospect, per MLB […]

Jackson Holliday Makes First Professional Start At Third Base

Baltimore Orioles top prospect Jackson Holliday made his professional debut at third base during his most recent outing for High-A Aberdeen. Learning the new position may forge a clearer path to the big leagues, considering that Gunnar Henderson and Jordan Westburg crowd Baltimore's present and future infield slots. Holliday continues to excel in his first […]

Jo Adell Recalled, Eduardo Escobar On Restricted List

The Los Angeles Angels recalled outfielder Jo Adell from Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday and placed infielder Eduardo Escobar on the restricted list in a corresponding move. Adell, a former top prospect for the Angels, has played in just one game for the team this year and has struggled in 561 career plate appearances at […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The next time I write this article, it'll be July! Yes, the season is nearly halfway through. It's easy to view what's happened thus far as a finite trend, but the second half is a brand-new ballgame. Don't stop scouring the wire for a […]

Gunnar Henderson Taking The Day Off Monday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson is not in the team's starting lineup on Monday against the Cincinnati Reds. Henderson, who hits left-handed, will be given a day of rest as the Orioles face Reds left-hander Brandon Williamson. Instead, Ramon Urias will get the nod at the hot corner and will bat fifth in the batting […]

Colt Keith Promoted To Triple-A

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Colt Keith was promoted from Double-A Erie to Triple-A Toledo on Monday. The club's No. 1 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, earned the promotion by hitting an impressive .325/.391/.585 with a .977 OPS, a career-high 14 home runs, 18 doubles, two triples, 50 RBI, two stolen bases and 43 runs scored in […]

Jeimer Candelario Homers For Second Straight Game

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario has been a reliable option in the middle of the order all season long. The switch-hitter continued his hot stretch of play versus the San Diego Padres on Sunday. Candelario opened up the scoring with a 427-foot solo home run in the first inning. In the seventh inning, Candelario […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/26/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/26/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Just a small little six-gamer on FD and DK today.   Starting Pitchers Each day we try to give you some pitchers to target at each price tier, starting with the more expensive pitchers you're […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Not In Sunday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against Ryne Nelson and the Arizona Diamondbacks. The slugger started the past two games after missing three contests with a side injury, but he left Saturday's game prematurely. Fantasy managers should stay updated on Wade Jr.'s status. Instead, Isan […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Absent From The Lineup On Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins. The 26-year-old third baseman is just getting the day off for this one. Hayes is slashing .254/.290/.397 with five home runs, 32 RBI, and eight stolen bases over 287 at-bats. Rodolfo Castro is starting at the hot […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates On Byron Buxton, Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, Sean Murphy, Max Muncy

After witnessing the Angels hand the Rockies a 25-1 beating on Saturday night, we are reminded just how cruel things can get throughout any MLB season. Of course, fantasy managers sometimes feel the pain even more, especially for those with significant voids in the lineup. As we enter the final week of June, the injuries […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/25/23

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 14

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 14. 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 […]

Royce Lewis (SS, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 38% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Royce Lewis, the former first-overall pick, has had a productive month at the plate for Minnesota, slashing .309/.329/.456 with three home runs and nine RBI during June. The Twins, however, are 10-12 this month and have a thin lead in the AL […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 14

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 14 - Monday, June 26 through Sunday, July 2. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good […]

Fantasy Baseball 1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 14 (2023)

Week 14 of fantasy baseball 1B and 3B waiver wire pickups is upon us. It's been an eventful week in the baseball world with just a little under a few weeks until the All-Star break. The Reds extended their historic winning streak to 12 games, their rookie third baseman hit for the cycle just 15 […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 14

We’re coming up on Week 14 of the fantasy baseball season. The season seems to enter a slight lull in June, but you can't afford to rest now. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will outline the upcoming schedule, two-start pitchers, […]

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Decisions for Maikel Garcia, Tommy Edman, Mookie Betts, Nick Castellanos, more

Welcome RotoBallers to my fantasy baseball start/sit article for the week ahead, June 26 - July 2. This week's article will focus on Maikel Garcia, Tommy Edman, Mookie Betts, Nick Castellanos, Tyler Glasnow, Bailey Ober, Henry Davis, and Patrick Bailey. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who to play in […]