Mike Moustakas Activated From COVID-19 Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds activated third baseman Mike Moustakas from the COVID-19 injured list on Tuesday. The veteran wound up only spending one day on the list. Outfielder Ronnie Dawson, who was called up from Triple-A on Monday, is heading back to Triple-A on Tuesday. Moustakas has appeared in 19 games so far this year and […]

Edwin Rios In Tuesday's Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Edwin Rios is in Tuesday's starting lineup for a matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Bryse Wilson. Rios is batting .250 with a .280 on-base percentage, and a pair of home runs in 25 plate appearances this season. He's getting the start at designated hitter on Tuesday and is hitting […]

Max Muncy Returns To Dodgers Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy is back in the lineup on Tuesday. Muncy got the day off on Monday but is starting at second base for a matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Bryse Wilson. So far, in 104 plate appearances this season, Muncy is batting .136 with a .327 on-base percentage and […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/10/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/10/22 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 […]

Updated MLB Prospects Rankings - Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects (Week 5)

With roster expansions in April, there were several impact fantasy baseball prospects that had opportunities, and the promotions have continued at a fast pace. In the past week, we have had several more top MLB prospects called up, including George Kirby on May 8, Royce Lewis and Jarren Duran on May 7, Juan Yepez on […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/10/22): MLB DFS Lineups

Hey there, this is John Brubaker pinch-hitting and dropping some of my favorite plays for tonight's slate. After a smaller slate last evening, we're digging into a nice 12-game slate tonight. As with most large slates, we'll have a decent split of cash and GPP options on the table, so I'll do my best to […]

Evan Longoria Could Be Back This Week

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (hand) began a rehab assignment at Triple-A last week. On Monday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reported a potential timeline for Longoria's return to the majors. Longoria stated that his hand is feeling good enough to return to the Giants "within three or four days." The […]

Mike Moustakas Lands On COVID Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds placed third baseman Mike Moustakas on the COVID-19 related injured list on Monday. No word has been given yet as to whether he tested positive or if he's experienced symptoms, or if it's something else that caused the move. The team selected the contract of outfielder Ronnie Dawson in a corresponding move. […]

Max Muncy Out Of The Lineup On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against left-hander Jose Quintana and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hanser Alberto will be getting the start at third base and batting seventh in the lineup. Muncy had a rough time at the plate in April and things haven't gotten much […]

Luis Urias Returns To Monday's Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers infielder Luis Urias is back in the lineup for Monday's matchup with the Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Luis Castillo. Urias is hitting fifth and starting at third base after getting the day off on Sunday. So far this season, he's batting .353 with a .500 on-base percentage and a home run in 22 […]

Yoan Moncada, Joe Kelly Activated From Injured List

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (oblique) and relief pitcher Joe Kelly (biceps) were activated from the injured list on Monday. Infielder Jake Burger was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte to make room for Moncada, while relief pitcher Aaron Bummer (knee) was placed on the injured list to make room for Kelly on the major […]

Hitter Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - Swing & Take Leaders for Week 5

Admittedly, it's as exciting to measure 'swing and take' metrics as it would be to look at something like Barrels. One of them often results in a long fly ball that leaves the ballpark and puts runs on the scoreboard. The other can be a player staring at the umpire after watching a pitch hit […]

Baseball's Oldest Batters - Busts or Buy Low Candidates? Joey Votto, Nelson Cruz, Justin Turner, Yuli Gurriel

The first month-plus of the season has not been particularly kind to a few of baseball’s oldest hitters. That includes players who put together monster years in 2021 despite their already-advanced age. This article takes a look at a group of four old bats, to recalibrate expectations on their rest-of-season output. When evaluating the biggest […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/5/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/9/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. A nine-game Monday slate, with NO WEATHER ISSUES! We are setting up a gorgeous weather pattern this week with temps 1st getting to get to normal and will get well above. No rain issues today. […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/9/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

After a wet and wild weekend full of rainouts and doubleheaders, Monday brings a fairly normal slate of games for the evening main slate. Note that FanDuel didn't include the first two games of the evening, while DraftKings did. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings on 5/9/2022 at 6:35 PM […]

Kris Bryant To Receive Cortisone Injection

Colorado Rockies third baseman Kris Bryant (back) is expected to receive a cortisone injection on Monday. The hope is that this injection into his back will help the healing process. It sounds like the plan is for Bryant to rest a few days after getting the injection. After that, Bryant will need a couple of […]

Colin Moran Blasts Two Homers In Win

Cincinnati Reds infielder Colin Moran put together a show during Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He went 2-for-4 with two home runs and six RBI in the victory. Moran came into this game hitting .184/.259/.204 in 58 plate appearances. Moran blasted a grand slam and a two-run home run in the win. He has […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hey there, Premium RotoBallers, and welcome to this waiver breakdown for early May as some serious adds loom. You’ve likely seen chatter about five or more top prospects getting the call to the majors, though we've already seen Jarren Duran head back down. Be […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 5

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, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Yoan Moncada To Return To Team Monday

Chicago White Sox manager Tony LaRussa reiterated Sunday that third baseman Yoan Moncada (oblique) should return to the team from the 10-day injured list on Monday and bat second in the lineup, per MLB.com's Scott Merkin. The 26-year-old has been sidelined for the first month of the 2022 season due to a strained right oblique. […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 5

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 […]

1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 5

Welcome back to another edition of first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups. For those who are not familiar, each week at RotoBaller, we publish a waiver wire article for each position. This article will look at corner infield options, at both 1B and 3B. You can also read our other articles […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Fantasy Baseball - Week 5

As I sit down to write this article, only one thought comes to mind: Shohei Ohtani remains an absolute marvel. Not only did he pitch seven scoreless innings with no walks, 11strikeouts, and 29 whiffs, but he also led off for a team that scored eight runs, having the highest exit velocity for the game […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/8/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/8/22 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 […]

Time To Sell-High Or Hold? Which Fantasy Baseball Hot Starts Are For Real

It is hard to predict anything in life, and baseball is no exception. Every year, we utilize the information available to project what's going to happen, and as time goes on, we often feel much more confident in those projections. The problem? Information changes. There are so many moving parts to the game of baseball […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/8/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 5/8/2022, Main Slate at 1:35 pm Eastern Time. The lineup will range from some elite players to mid-priced options, and value plays. The main slate is seven games on both DraftKings and FanDuel. You can also read more DFS advice and […]

Patrick Wisdom Suffers Ankle Contusion

Chicago Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom was forced from Saturday's second game of a doubleheader with an ankle injury after his at-bat in the seventh inning. He fouled a ball of his ankle in the first game of the twin bill, but stayed in the lineup for the remainder of the day until favoring his […]

Kris Bryant Making "Steady Progress" In His Recovery

Colorado Rockies' third baseman Kris Bryant (back) is making "steady progress" in his recovery from a back injury. Bryant was placed on the 10-day injured list on April 29th. He will remain in Arizona for treatment at the team's extended Spring Training facility when the Rockies head to San Francisco this week. The 30-year-old is […]

Jon Berti Lands On The Injured List

The Miami Marlins placed infielder Jon Berti on the injured list Saturday. He was placed on the injured list with no injury designation, which is the same consistent pattern when a player is dealing with COVID. The 30-year-old either tested positive for COVID-19 or came in close contact with someone who was infected. He is […]

Gio Urshela Starting Saturday's Game On The Bench

Minnesota Twins third baseman Gio Urshela is absent from Saturday's starting lineup, according to MLB.com. The 30-year-old is struggling again this season, slashing .241/.311/.304 with one home run, nine runs, and six RBI. He'll hand things over to Ryan Jeffers in the lineup, who's catching and batting eighth. Jeffers is batting just .220 but is […]