Sheldon Neuse Recalled By A's

The Oakland Athletics recalled infielder Sheldon Neuse on Wednesday. So far in 252 plate appearances this season, the 27-year-old is hitting .227 with a .286 on-base percentage, three home runs, and six stolen bases. He takes the place of Elvis Andrus, who the team released on Wednesday, on the active roster. With experience at third […]

Matt Duffy Begins Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Angels infielder Matt Duffy (back) began his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday and is expected to play there for a little more than a week. He left the game on June 26 and was dealing with tightness in his lower back, later being diagnosed with lower back spasms. […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/17/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/17/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Nine games on the night slate, and a pretty decent afternoon slate as well. We will just stick to these night games for this analysis, but follow me on Twitter for some afternoon slate thoughts! […]

Aledmys Diaz Could Land On Injured List With Groin Injury

Houston Astros utility man Aledmys Diaz (groin) could be headed for the injured list after experiencing left groin discomfort in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the White Sox, per MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. Diaz started in left field and went 0-for-2 before departing and being replaced by Chas McCormick. This would be a blow to both the […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/17/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. As customary, we have an all-day ledger on tap Wednesday, and although DraftKings does not have a full-day slate, FanDuel does. Consequently, today's article will feature picks on both sites for games throughout the day, as even on DK, the suggestions […]

Aledmys Diaz Injures Groin Tuesday

Updating a previous report, Houston Astros infielder Aledmys Diaz (groin) left the game early on Tuesday against the Chicago White Sox with left groin discomfort, according to the team. Diaz started in left field and went 0-for-2 before departing and being replaced by Chas McCormick. The super-utility man should be considered day-to-day for now. Entering […]

Aledmys Diaz Exits Tuesday With An Apparent Injury

Houston Astros infielder/outfielder Aledmys Diaz (undisclosed) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox with an apparent injury. He reportedly looked uncomfortable after making a catch in left field during the third inning and was removed from Tuesday's contest. The 32-year-old went 0-for-2 before exiting. Diaz is considered day-to-day, and more information about […]

Rodolfo Castro Suspended One Game

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Rodolfo Castro was suspended for one game and fined for violating the league's policy when he played while having a cell phone in his back pocket during the game on Aug. 9 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Castro will appeal the suspension and will be eligible to play on Tuesday against the Boston […]

Eduardo Escobar Expected To Land On Injured List

The expectation is that New York Mets third baseman Eduardo Escobar (oblique) might need a stint on the injured list for his sore left oblique, and he remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves. With Luis Guillorme (groin) landing on the injured list on Monday, the Mets have called up […]

Brett Baty To Be Called Up Wednesday

The New York Mets are expected to call up third base prospect Brett Baty ahead of Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. The team recently lost primary third baseman Luis Guillorme (groin) to a groin injury and he is expected to miss three to four weeks. Meanwhile, the team's backup third baseman Eduardo Escobar (oblique) […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Lands On Injured List With Back Spasms

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) on the 10-day injured list. The 25-year-old has been dealing with back spasms and the injury has kept him sidelined since last Thursday. In a corresponding roster move, the team called up fellow third baseman Kevin Padlo. Apart from providing 13 stolen bases this year, […]

Atlanta Claims Rylan Bannon Off Waivers

The Atlanta Braves claimed infielder Rylan Bannon off waivers on Tuesday. The infielder was previously designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Earlier this season, Bannon made his Major League debut for the Baltimore Orioles, collecting a pair of hits in 15 plate appearances. He hit .229 with a .347 on-base percentage, 11 home […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/16/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It's Tuesday, August 16th which means we get our first full slate of the week in MLB. With about six weeks left in the season, the playoff races are heating up with a lot of exciting action down the stretch! This article has daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 8/16/2022, Main […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/16/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/16/22 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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects Report - MLB Rookie Risers and Fallers for Week 18

It has been a few weeks since my last edition of RotoBaller’s Recently Promoted Prospects series for fantasy baseball prospects thanks to a trip to the Caribbean where I enjoyed watching MLB trade deadline madness from a beach with a drink (or two) in my hand. A number of big prospects have since been promoted […]

MLB Hitter Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for Barrel% (Week 19)

We're now three weeks removed from the All-Star break so there's enough data to glean something from one of the most prominent metrics that tells of power production - barrel rate. The usual suspects are represented on the leaderboard but more than half of the top 20 second-half barrel% leaders will make you do a […]

Eugenio Suarez Not In Lineup Monday

Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez is getting a day off on Monday as his team gets ready to take on the Los Angeles Angels. Suarez will give way to Jake Lamb at the hot corner. The 31-year-old Suarez has been scuffling a bit at the plate of late, hitting just .186 with three homers […]

Luis Guillorme Expected To Miss 3-4 Weeks

The New York Mets placed infielder Luis Guillorme (groin) on the 10-day injured list due to a left groin strain on Monday. He is expected to miss three to four weeks. The 27-year-old suffered the injury during Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies while he was running the bases. Guillorme has been the team's primary […]

DJ LeMahieu Out With Toe Inflammation

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (toe) is out of the starting lineup again on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays. LeMahieu will miss his second straight game with toe inflammation, but he should be considered day-to-day until further notice. The 34-year-old has been solid, mostly atop the Yankees order this year, slashing .279/.381/.417 with […]

Brett Baty Could Be Recalled By Mets

The New York Mets haven't ruled out the possibility of promoting third base prospect Brett Baty, depending on infielder Luis Guillorme's (groin) MRI results on Monday. Mark Vientos, the club's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, hasn't been in the discussion for a call-up. Baty was just promoted to Triple-A Syracuse earlier this month and […]

Rangers Fire Manager Chris Woodward

The Texas Rangers fired manager Chris Woodward on Monday, the team announced. The Rangers are currently in third place in the American League West with a 51-63 record despite investing more than a half-billion guaranteed dollars in the free-agent market in the offseason. It is Woodward's fourth straight year with a losing record, and he'll […]

Rafael Devers Launches His 25th Home Run

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers helped the team defeat the New York Yankees 3-0 on Sunday. He went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the contest. The 25-year-old now has 25 home runs and 62 RBI on the year to go along with a .305/.361/.577 slash line. His strong surface […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/15/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/15/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. A bigger than usual Monday slate - lots to talk about, so let's talk about it! Top Hitters for 8/15/22 Aaron Judge ($6,500 DK) vs. Ryan Yarbrough It feels like we should only be paying […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/15/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, Rotoballers! It's hard to believe we are entering the home stretch of the 2022 season already. It feels like yesterday that we kicked the year off. Still, we go again for another week and start the action with a 10-game slate. There's some earlier action between the Tigers-Guardians, Phillies-Reds, and Padres-Marlins, but none […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 19

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 […]

Josh Rojas Drives In Two, Steals A Base

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Josh Rojas continues to be a sneaky source of stolen bases. The 28-year-old went 2-for-4 at the plate Sunday with a run scored, two RBI, and his 15th swiped bag of the year. Eight of those steals have come in his last 30 games. Regularly slotting into the leadoff spot and sporting […]

Wilmer Flores Has Three Hits Sunday

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores had three hits and reached base four times in five plate appearances Sunday with a double, a walk, an RBI, and a run scored. Flores has been among the most consistent hitters on this Giants team, slashing .258/.342/.448 with 16 home runs in 409 plate appearances. He's been especially […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the middle of August, where most MLB teams have about 50 games remaining in the regular season. Where do you stand with about 70% of the fantasy season in the books? I'll provide names at each position but you'll need to know […]

Eduardo Escobar Has Clean MRI On Oblique

New York Mets Infielder Eduardo Escobar (oblique) had an MRI on his sore left oblique, which came back clean per beat writer Anthony DiComo. The 33-year-old exited Friday's contest early after injuring his side. Escobar told reporters that he still feels some discomfort when he swings but that he's getting better every day. He should […]

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

Welcome to Week 19 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, […]