Max Muncy Out With Hamstring Strain

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that infielder Max Muncy (hamstring) is out of the lineup on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox because of a left-hamstring strain that he suffered while running to first base in his last at-bat on Sunday. Muncy will have an MRI exam on Wednesday and won't be in […]

Ketel Marte Gets Breather

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is absent from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Fantasy managers don't need to worry as this appears to be a routine rest day for Marte. Jose Rojas will cover second base and bat seventh against right-hander Zack Wheeler on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should expect […]

Gunnar Henderson Hitting Leadoff For O's

Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson is serving as the team's designated hitter and is batting leadoff on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Chris Bassitt. Ramon Urias will start at third base and hit eighth in the lineup. It's the third straight game that Henderson has occupied the top spot in Baltimore's batting […]

Mike Moustakas Back In The Lineup Tuesday

Colorado Rockies first baseman/designated hitter Mike Moustakas is back in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Boston Red Sox. This marks the veteran's first start since Friday as he as he has gone hitless in a pinch-hitting appearance in each of the club's last three contests. The former Royals, Brewers, and Reds infielder is hitting […]

Hitters To Improve for Fantasy Baseball - Analyzing BABIP+ and xBA Studs

Welcome to the Week 12 edition of Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds for the 2023 fantasy baseball season! Be sure to also check out all of our Statcast analysis for fantasy baseball, including the weekly series by Connelly Doan about Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds. Don't look now but we're roughly a month away from […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/13/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! It's another terrific Tuesday slate featuring 14 pitchers, only three of which are lefties; Brandon Williamson at Kansas City, Patrick Corbin vs. Houston, and Hogan Harris vs. Tampa Bay. There is no Coors game today, but we have matchups in hitter-friendly Fenway Park, Camden Yards, and Kauffman Stadium, with the O's and […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Christian Encarnacion-Strand, 1B/3B, Cincinnati Reds ANALYSIS: Hey Cincinnati, what the (word redacted) are you waiting for? With Matt McLain and Elly De La Cruz now up in the Majors, the last piece of the puzzle for their 2023 promotions is Christian Encarnacion-Strand who continues to mash in Triple-A. Over the last month, Encarnacion-Strand has cranked 11 […]

Reds Likely To Activate Nick Senzel Friday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder/third baseman Nick Senzel (knee) has been on the injured list since June 6 after suffering right knee inflammation. However, the 27-year-old is recovering quickly, and according to manager David Bell, the team will probably activate Senzel on Friday before their matchup with the Houston Astros. Before going down with the ailment, the […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/13/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! We've got a massive 14-game slate to get us through another day of MLB DFS. Today's action starts at 7:05 PM ET, with the Blue Jays meeting the Orioles. Then the slate wraps up at 10:10 PM ET with the White Sox […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/12/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/12/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Just a regular old Monday and a relatively small main slate (7 games) that starts at 7:10.   Starting Pitchers Each day we try to give you some pitchers to target at each price tier, […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 12

Welcome to Week 12 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitters. We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 12

Welcome back to The Cut List. 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 the hot seat […]

Nolan Jones Blasts Walkoff Home Run

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Jones came up clutch for the team during Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres. The Rockies entered the ninth inning trailing 4-3, but that was erased on a Ryan McMahon solo shot. Then, there was a lengthy rain delay before the game picked up again. Jones stepped in and […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 12

We’re coming up on Week 12 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, […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 12

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! We are looking ahead at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 12 - Monday, June 12 through Sunday, June 18. 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 waiver wire streamers […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates On Vinnie Pasquantino, Eloy Jimenez, Charlie Blackmon, Yordan Alvarez

It's a new week. Hopefully, everyone made it through the weekend unscathed in terms of injuries. But for those not as fortunate, hopefully things will turn around soon. Let's take a look at injured hitters, including Vinnie Pasquantino, Eloy Jimenez, Charlie Blackmon, Yordan Alvarez, and more. These are some of the latest fantasy baseball injury updates […]

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 middle of June means we've got about 65 games behind us and under 100 to go. You need to be upfront regarding your fantasy baseball team's needs because the runway for takeoff only gets shorter as the calendar turns. We're about to comb […]

Anthony Rendon Getting A Scheduled Day Off On Sunday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon is getting the day off for Sunday's series finale against the Seattle Mariners. This is a scheduled day off for the third baseman. Rendon has been a contributor in both batting average and on-base percentage so far this season with a .276/.393/.345 batting line. He only has one […]

Ha-Seong Kim Out Of The Lineup On Sunday

San Diego Padres second baseman Ha-Seong Kim is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Colorado Rockies. This is just a day off for the 27-year-old, who has notched five stolen bases over the last 15 contests. He's slashing .242/.339/.374 with five home runs, 20 RBI, and 11 stolen bases across 190 […]

Phillies Reinstate Alec Bohm From Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated infielder Alec Bohm (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and optioned infielder Drew Ellis to Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. After recovering from his left-hamstring strain, Bohm is back at third base and is hitting fifth in the batting order on Sunday against Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/11/23

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 Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates On Cedric Mullins, Aaron Judge, Jake Fraley, Jorge Polanco

As the lengthy MLB season enters mid-June, fantasy managers continue to find themselves without some of their top performers. However, it's not always bad news as some players are nearly ready to return, which is undoubtedly positive for those looking to stay near the top of the standings. Let's take a look at injured hitters, […]

Jake Burger (3B, CWS) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 28% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Although the White Sox have begun to climb themselves out of the early hole they've dug themselves in, Jake Burger has been a lone bright spot in an otherwise mediocre season for Chicago. Burger, a former first-round pick, has displayed immense power at […]

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Decisions for Joey Wiemer, Brent Rooker, Brandon Bielak, JP Sears, more

Welcome RotoBallers to my fantasy baseball start/sit article for the week ahead, June 12 - June 18. This week's article will focus on Joey Wiemer, Brent Rooker, Brandon Bielak, JP Sears, James Paxton, Jack Flaherty, Isaac Paredes, and Nolan Jones. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who to play in […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 12

As we enter the second week of June, each MLB division has begun to take shape with clear frontrunners. It's still not too late to turn it around for certain clubs, and that includes your fantasy team! Consider adding the players mentioned below to get a boost in the standings this week. Here are some […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/11/23): 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 10-game matinee mix on […]

Superstar Buy-Low Trade Candidates - Fantasy Baseball Underperformers

We're over two months into the season now, and the sample size for player performance is only getting larger by the day. It's time to check on some of the biggest stars in the game and see if their hitting woes will continue. As I tend to do nearly every day, I was browsing my […]

Elite Hitter Splits for Fantasy Baseball Streaming - Platoon Batters to Target

Never has the platoon been more popular than it is in the 2023 season. Sure-fire everyday players are becoming an endangered species as clubs continually attempt to exploit any given matchup at any given time. Advanced analytics certainly plays its part, however, you don't have to dig too deep to find certain players that feast […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty Notes - Fantasy Baseball News for Elly De La Cruz, Andrew Abbott, Jo Adell, Josh Jung, Spencer Steer 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 […]

J.D. Davis Back In The Lineup On Saturday

San Francisco Giants third baseman J.D. Davis (hip) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. The 30-year-old was a late scratch from Friday's game due to right hip tightness. He did appear as a pinch-hitter in the contest, so it doesn't sound like a major issue. Davis will cover […]