Casey Schmitt Back In Lineup Against Padres

San Francisco Giants rookie infielder Casey Schmitt (arm) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the San Diego Padres and right-hander Yu Darvish. Schmitt is starting at second base and is batting ninth in the lineup. The 24-year-old sat out the last two games after getting hit by a pitch in the arm […]

Phillies-Braves Game Postponed

The game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night in Philadelphia has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up at some point in September. Right-hander Aaron Nola was scheduled to pitch for the Phillies, while rookie right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver was slated to toe the rubber for the Braves […]

Chris Taylor To Miss Fourth Straight Game

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (knee) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The 32-year-old was injured during Friday's game while running the bases. He will now miss his fourth game in a row because of the issue. It's the same knee that required a cortisone injection […]

Gio Urshela Likely To Miss Rest Of Season

Los Angeles Angels infielder Gio Urshela (pelvis) is expected to miss the rest of the season, according to manager Phil Nevin. The veteran infielder landed on the injured list over the weekend due to a left pelvis fracture. The good news is, Urshela won't need surgery, but he isn't expected to be able to play […]

Jonathan Aranda - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Jonathan Aranda, 2B/3B, Tampa Bay Rays ANALYSIS: Originally signed by the Rays in 2015 out of Mexico, Aranda made his major league debut last season and many expected him to compete for a roster spot out of spring training, but impressive performances and surprising health from competitors for the infield positions that Aranda plays […]

Colt Keith - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Colt Keith, 3B, Detroit Tigers ANALYSIS: In the shortened 2020 draft, a number of quality high school players made it to college that normally would have been drafted in the 6th through 15th rounds of the draft. Keith looked to be headed in that direction until the Tigers plucked him with their fifth-round pick. […]

Do These Prospects Matter For Fantasy Baseball? Colt Keith, Jonathan Aranda, Kyle Harrison, Cade Horton, Davis Wendzel, more

All levels of minor league baseball are now in full force, with complex leagues and the Dominican Summer League each having multiple weeks under the belt. In this week's six-packs, we are going to look at players who have performed tremendously well over the past 30 days. While it can be a short time frame […]

Main Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/21/23): 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 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! With several games scattered throughout the day, we're left with […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Bryan Reynolds, Dansby Swanson, Byron Buxton, Jazz Chisholm, Aaron Judge

The MLB season is approaching the midway point, meaning the standings in fantasy baseball leagues are beginning to take shape. However, a flurry of injuries can tank a top contender, while fantasy managers at the bottom of the standings can rise the standings by staying up to date with the latest injury updates and finding […]

Josh Rojas and Alek Thomas Fantasy Baseball Updates - Ben Rosener’s MLB Beat

Major League Baseball’s regular season is here, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers missed in the winter months. Lineup news, actual games happening, constant waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage. This column aims to cover any fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/21/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! There are 15 games featuring all 30 teams to get us over the midweek point. They are spread throughout the day, so there are two similarly-sized contests in the afternoon and evening on DraftKings and FanDuel. For the early slate, there […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (Early Slate - 6/21/23): MLB DFS Lineups

Today is the longest day of the year and the MLB is celebrating with a getaway day that has baseball from noon until midnight. That's the kind of celebration that we love here at RotoBaller! I'm up with the seven-game early slate and Kevin will be along soon with the evening slate. We have this […]

Rece Hinds Swats Six Homers In Big Week

Cincinnati Reds outfield prospect Rece Hinds was selected in the second round of the 2019 MLB Draft. While he's not viewed among the upper echelon of Reds' prospects, that's far more of a testament to Cincinnati's elite pipeline than Hinds' skill set. In reality, the 22-year-old is a talented athlete who figures to be a […]

Chris Taylor Remains Out On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (knee) remains out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Taylor was injured during Friday's game while running the bases. The MRI came back negative, but he remains out of the lineup for the third straight game on Tuesday. It doesn't appear that Taylor […]

J.D. Davis Returns To The Lineup

San Francisco Giants third baseman J.D. Davis (ankle) is making his return to the starting lineup on Tuesday versus the San Diego Padres. The 30-year-old is dealing with a lingering ankle issue that has forced him to come off the bench over the last three games. This game will be his first start since last […]

Gunnar Henderson Back In Tuesday's Lineup

Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Gunnar Henderson (illness) is back in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Tyler Glasnow. Henderson is serving as the designated hitter and batting leadoff. The 21-year-old was scratched on Sunday against the Chicago Cubs due to a stomach bug, but he's feeling better after […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Christian Encarnacion-Strand, 1B/3B, Cincinnati Reds ANALYSIS: Tick tock, tick tock. Honestly, I'm getting tired of writing about Christian Encarnacion-Strand in this weekly stash article. I'd much rather be writing about what he's doing in the Major Leagues but Cincinnati isn't allowing that to happen just yet. Over the last 28 days, Encarnacion-Strand is slashing […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/20/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! All 30 teams are in action on the eve of the summer solstice. So there's plenty of daylight to play baseball and plenty of baseball to score DFS points. Four of the 15 games start earlier than the usual 7 PM […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 13

Welcome to Week 13 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of June 19 - June 25, looking at players below ~50% rostered for ESPN, Yahoo!, or Fantrax. We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver […]

Josh Jung Hits 13th Homer Of Season Monday

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung had another solid game at the plate in Monday's 5-2 win over the White Sox. The 25-year-old rookie went 3-for-5 with two singles and a solo home run, his 13th of the season. Jung has proven why he was considered a top prospect this season, slashing .284/.339/.509 with 44 […]

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 second half of June is upon us and some zesty promotions are here to spice up the waiver wire. Don't sit back thinking you have ample time to address issues because progress is rarely linear in this game. We can't be shy when […]

Josh Rojas Sent To Triple-A

The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned infielder Josh Rojas to Triple-A Reno after Sunday's game. In a corresponding move, the D-backs recalled outfielder Alek Thomas from Reno. Rojas had fallen out of favor in Arizona's lineup of late and will now head to the farm to work on his offense. The 28-year-old left-handed-hitting infielder was sporting a […]

Royce Lewis, Max Kepler Absent From Monday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis and outfielder Max Kepler are both out of the team's starting lineup on Monday against the Boston Red Sox. Lewis is taking a day off after going 2-for-11 with an RBI and two runs scored in the team's four-game series against the Detroit Tigers over the weekend. Lewis is hitting […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 13

It's a new week, RotoBallers! We are looking ahead at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 13 -- Monday, June 19 through Sunday, June 25. For those new to this series, each week our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good matchups and can be considered as […]

Angels Put Anthony Rendon On 10-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels placed third baseman Anthony Rendon (wrist) on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a left-wrist contusion. Rendon was originally hit by a pitch on his left wrist last Thursday against the Texas Rangers, and he ended up missing the entire three-game series against the Kansas City Royals over the weekend. […]

Jeimer Candelario Returns On Monday

Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario (thumb) is back at third base and is hitting third in the batting order on Monday against St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Jack Flaherty. Candelario suffered a bone bruise in his thumb on Saturday and didn't play on Sunday, but he'll wind up only missing one game over the weekend. […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/19/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/19/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's a 7-game main slate tonight on both sites. There are some weather situations in both Cincy-Colorado and Houston-NY Mets so keep an eye on those games and make sure you get an update before […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 13

We’re coming up on Week 13 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, […]

Jose Ramirez Triples In Rout Of Arizona

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 1-for-6 with an RBI triple and a run scored in a 12-3 blowout win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Ramirez opened up the scoring in this one when he laced an RBI triple off Zach Davies to score Steven Kwan in the top of the first inning. […]

Geraldo Perdomo (2B/SS/3B, ARI) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 32% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Geraldo Perdomo has taken a huge step forward for Arizona this season, and it's helped them to reach first place in the NL West, where they possess a healthy 3.5-game lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 13 games in June, Perdomo […]