Christian Encarnacion-Strand Continues To Dominate In Minors

Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Christian Encarnacion-Strand has been one of the best Minor League Baseball players this season. Even after being traded to the Reds midseason, he has kept up his dominance. The corner infielder displays impressive bat-to-ball skills and a really solid power stroke. Defensively, he has strong instincts and enough athleticism to patrol […]

Alex Bregman To Be Rested Wednesday

Houston Astros skipper Dusty Baker is going to rest third baseman Alex Bregman on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays after the team clinched the American League West division title on Monday. Bregman entered the game on Tuesday hitting .283 (15-for-53) with a home run, 11 RBI and eight runs scored in 16 games in […]

Gunnar Henderson Batting Leadoff Against Tigers

Baltimore Orioles rookie infielder Gunnar Henderson is starting at third base and batting leadoff for the first time in his career on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers and left-hander Joey Wentz. Even against a left-handed pitcher, the O's trust the 21-year-old left-handed hitter to bat leadoff. He's impressed so far in his first 64 major-league […]

Max Muncy Isn't In Tuesday's Game 1 Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy will be on the bench for the first game of the team's doubleheader against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday afternoon. The 31-year-old is batting .202 with a .329 on-base percentage, 20 home runs, and a pair of stolen bases in 510 plate appearances this season. The Dodgers will go […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 24

Welcome back, RotoBallers! September is more than halfway complete. We're heading into Week 25 of the fantasy baseball season, and the minor league season is winding down. It would be foolish to proceed without highlighting the top performances from Week 24. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus […]

Josh Jung: Champ or Chump for Fantasy Baseball?

We've reached the middle of September, which means that many fantasy managers are either completely out of it or cruising to a title. If you're among the few in a battle that will last until the season's final days, the particulars of your league standing page will dictate what you have to do. Therefore, the […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/20/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/20/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I have rarely seen slates with this much offensive upside. We're going to focus closely on that today, and probably make some incredibly risky plays at pitcher so we can get these huge bats on […]

Jon Berti Homers, Steals Two Bases Monday

Miami Marlins utilityman Jon Berti had a great offensive game in Monday's 10-3 win over the Cubs. Berti went 3-for-5 with two singles, a solo home run, two RBI, and two stolen bases. The 32-year-old has provided most of his fantasy value in the form of speed and versatility, slashing .249/.335/.351 with four HR, 26 […]

Kris Bryant Takes Batting Practice

Colorado Rockies third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (foot) took batting practice on Monday. Bryant, who has been out since July 31, wants to play again this season. He has been increasing his baseball activities in the last week, but with time running out in the 2022 regular season, it remains to be seen if the 30-year-old […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/19/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/19/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our 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. Break out that abacus and calculate exactly what you need to win with just over two weeks to go! I want you to target categories and optimize your bench as you bolt past complacent teams on cruise control that have slid into football mode. […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 24

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 […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/19/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! I can't believe this is the third to last Monday of the MLB regular season. Of course, RotoBaller will continue its excellent coverage into the 2022 playoffs, but it's crazy how fast the season has flown by. Playoff spots will be clinched, divisions will be won, and lineups and starting rotations will […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Fantasy Baseball - Week 24

There are only two weeks left of fantasy baseball! It's going to be very sad when the season comes to an end, but the impending end of the season means that these are the most important, and therefore most fun weeks of the year – for those of you still competing, at least. I have […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/18/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/18/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top […]

1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 24

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to Week 24 of the MLB season and another edition of our first base and third base waiver wire pickups. We're approaching the final weeks of fantasy baseball, and the waiver wire could be your best chance to improve your roster for a championship push. Let’s keep rolling along with some names […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/18/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have a big Sunday main slate today with 11 of the 15 games happening early. Half the guys I think will play will not, so you have to be as flexible as Gumby to play MLB DFS in September, but that also means that there is a lot of money out there should you […]

Eugenio Suarez Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez (finger) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. He sustained a minor fracture in the tip of his right index finger while trying to field a ground ball during Friday's game against the Angels. Seattle hopes Suarez can return as a designated hitter in 10 days. The 31-year-old […]

Eugenio Suarez To Miss Saturday's Game

Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez (finger) was removed early during Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The 31-year-old was hit in the finger while trying to field a grounder. He was removed from Friday's contest and won't play on Saturday. Manager Scott Servais mentioned that the injury is concerning, so it sounds like […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/17/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/17/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top […]

Eugenio Suarez Injures Finger Friday

Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez (finger) injured his right index finger on a ground ball in the fourth inning on Friday night against the Los Angeles Angels and underwent X-rays that were "inconclusive," according to manager Scott Servais. Suarez should be considered day-to-day for now, but his fantasy managers should be expecting him to […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 24

Welcome to Week 24 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 and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, […]

Fantasy Baseball Week 24 Injury News and Updates: Tyler Glasnow, Ozzie Albies, Starling Marte, Anthony Rizzo, Zack Wheeler

September is now more than half over. The baseball season is slowly coming to a close. At this point, fantasy players are pushing for their league titles or just playing for pride. Major League Baseball teams continue to do the same and injuries continue to happen, now with the dreaded term "done for the season" […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/17/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Today's MLB slates are split up as is the norm for September baseball. Half the guys I think will play will not, so you have to be as flexible as Gumby to play MLB DFS in September, but that also means that there is a lot of money out there should you dare to dive […]

Nolan Arenado Steals His Fifth Base Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado went 1-for-4 with his fifth stolen base of the season and a strikeout in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the visiting Cincinnati Reds. Arenado is hitting a strong .298/.359/.550 with a .910 OPS, 29 home runs, 96 RBI, 69 runs scored and five steals in 562 plate appearances across […]

Dermis Garcia Drives In Two Thursday

Oakland Athletics rookie first baseman Dermis Garcia went 1-for-4 on Thursday with two RBI and three strikeouts in the 5-2 loss to the Houston Astros. Garcia's two-RBI single in the fourth inning provided the only runs for the A's in the ballgame. He's now gone 17-for-59 (.288) with four home runs, 15 RBI and nine […]

Tony La Russa Not Traveling With White Sox

Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa is not traveling with the team for their current road trip this weekend at the Detroit Tigers. The 77-year-old missed his 16th game of the year as he awaits medical clearance from his cardiologist to return to managing, and it remains uncertain whether he'll return for any of […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/16/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Fridays are big MLB DFS days and offer a nice respite from the NFL, who command our attention on Thursdays, Sundays, and Mondays. This slate, like most Friday slates, is a big one as all MLB teams are in action today and 28 of those teams are on tonight's 14-game DFS slate. This was a […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/16/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/16/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We only have three more Fridays of regular season baseball. It's very sad that we're drawing so close to the end of the season. I hope I've helped you readers make some money this year, […]

Joey Wendle Retreats To The Bench

Miami Marlins infielder Joey Wendle (core) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies in the series finale. Wendle is dealing with a minor right core issue and is expected to return to the lineup at some point this weekend. He last played on Monday. With Wendle still sideline, rookie Jordan […]