Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 19

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 […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19

That was fun. The 2021 MLB trade deadline was the most active we have had in memory. Big names from across the sport changed teams. Contenders bolstered their expected playoff run; teams just trying to make it added necessary pieces; and a few squads pulled a hard reset. The latter is no fun for a […]

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 who […]

Max Schrock Picks Up Five Hits On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Max Schrock turned in an excellent outing in a 7-1 win over the New York Mets on Sunday. Schrock went 5-for-5 with a homer, three runs, and two RBI in the win. The 26-year-old filled in for Joey Votto on Sunday and he did his best Votto impersonation after the latter […]

Joey Wendle Isn't In Sunday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Joey Wendle isn't starting for the team on Sunday against the Boston Red Sox and right-handed starter Nick Pivetta. Wendle has been solid at the plate for both the Rays and fantasy managers so far in 2021, batting .281 with a .339 on-base percentage, seven home runs, and six stolen […]

Josh Donaldson Remains Out Of Lineup

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) is out of the lineup for a third straight day on Sunday. Luis Arraez is at the hot corner again and batting cleanup for the finale in St. Louis. Donaldson was a late scratch ahead of Friday's game with hamstring tightness, though he is considered day-to-day. The lower-body […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/1/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday gang! Hope you all have had a great weekend so far. It's August already, can you believe it? We have a nice 11-game slate this afternoon, so let's jump right into it and see how we can optimize our DraftKings MLB DFS for this beautiful Sunday. There shouldn't be any major weather issues […]

DJ LeMahieu Expected To Return Monday

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (triceps) is expected to return to the lineup for Monday's contest against the Orioles. Manager Aaron Boone initially said that LeMahieu would be able to return at some point this weekend, though the club appears to be taking the cautious approach with him. The veteran infielder could have even […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Gets Day Off Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes is not in the lineup for the series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. The 24-year-old will head to the bench as Pirates infielder Rodolfo Castro mans the hot corner and bats sixth. Hayes has had an injury-marred 2021 season, appearing in just 51 of the 104 games […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 8/1/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/1 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 8/1/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Sunday 8/1

Welcome to another edition of our daily fantasy baseball streamers! Are you playing in leagues with daily moves and looking to beef up those rosters? We here at RotoBaller are there for you and all of your streaming needs. Whether you are just trying to get that elusive category win or you are trying to […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 8/1/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/1/2021. These picks will target low-priced players who can help you build winning lineups for your DFS contests on FanDuel and DraftKings. These are daily outlier value plays or lesser thought-of guys. They usually lay […]

Patrick Wisdom (1B/3B, CHC) - Week 19 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 23% of leagues ANALYSIS: Wisdom burst onto the scene following his call-up in late May. He swatted nine home runs over his first 20 games but then promptly hit the skids, going yard just twice over the next 21 contests. It's largely gone under the […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/1/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

The first Sunday in August brings us a lovely 10-game matinee and a chance to see some newly acquired players make their debuts with new teams after Friday's trade deadline! It doesn't look like we will have many serious weather concerns, which is always good news! Without any games to cross off for weather, this […]

Eugenio Suarez Hits Three-Run Homer Saturday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in a 5-4 loss to the New York Mets on Saturday. Suarez took New York lefty Rich Hill deep in the fourth inning to give the Reds their first runs of the game. It has been a rough season for Suarez, who is […]

Brandon Drury Delivers Game-Winner

New York Mets utility man Brandon Drury has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball over the last week. He's gone 11-for-15 with two homers, five runs, and five RBI in the seven games since his most recent call-up, which comes out to a whopping 2.133 OPS. On Saturday, Drury was given the start […]

Justin Turner Blasts 19th Homer

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's victory versus the Los Angeles Dodgers. Turner crushed his go-ahead two-run rocket off of Stefan Crichton in the top of the seventh inning. Turner continues to put together one of his finest seasons as a professional and managers are […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have two months left in the fantasy baseball season now. It may not feel like a lot, but there's still plenty of time to make a charge or slip due to complacency. Take advantage of those who lose focus due to fantasy football's […]

Kyle Seager Hits 22nd Homer Saturday

Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager continued his power surge Saturday, smacking a two-run home run off Texas Rangers starting pitcher Taylor Hearn in the first inning of a 5-4 extra-inning loss. He also singled in four at-bats. Seager has been outstanding in his last seven games, slashing .280/.419/.760 with four home runs and 11 […]

Wilmer Flores Exits Early With Back Tightness

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores (back) exited Saturday's game early due to back tightness, according to Maria Guardado of MLB.com. Flores was replaced on defense in the fourth inning by Thairo Estrada after going 1-for-2 with a two-run home run to start the game. He's been a solid option in deeper formats this year […]

DJ LeMahieu, Gio Urshela Out Of Saturday's Lineup

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (triceps) and Gio Urshela (hamstring) are out of Saturday's lineup. This marks the second straight absence for both players, though they were utilized off the bench as pinch hitters Friday night, suggesting they may return soon. Rougned Odor will again draw the start at second base and bat sixth […]

Luis Arraez Reinstated From Injured List

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Luis Arraez (knee) was reinstated off the 10-day injured list Saturday. Arraez spent the minimum amount of time sidelined with a right knee strain, as he was able to ramp up his activity fairly quickly. He'll get the start at third base and bat cleanup for Minnesota against Cardinals righty Jake Woodford. […]

Josh Donaldson Remains Out Saturday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Saturday for the contest against the Cardinals. He was a late scratch ahead of Friday's game with hamstring tightness, though he is considered day-to-day. The lower body injuries continue to pop up for the veteran third baseman, who has been a strong contributor […]

Eduardo Escobar Makes Instant Impact With Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Eduardo Escobar went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and two total runs scored in Friday's 9-5 win over Atlanta. The 32-year-old's first game with Milwaukee went well, as he went deep in the ninth inning to tack on an insurance run. He got the start at his natural […]

Cavan Biggio Not In Saturday's Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman/outfielder Cavan Biggio is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup with the Royals. This looks to just be a day off for Biggio, who has been struggling at the plate recently, slashing .208/.288/.292 with one home run, one steal, 12 RBI and eight runs scored over his last 30 […]

Manny Machado Secures Another 20-Home Run Season

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado went 3-for-4 with a pair of home runs Friday against the Colorado Rockies. Machado was the only semblance of offense for the Friars in a 9-4 blowout loss. The 29-year-old continues his blistering hot streak, totalling a 1.174 OPS in July with eight homers. Overall, he carries a […]

Rookie Report: Prospects Traded at the MLB Trade Deadline

Welcome to the latest edition of RotoBaller’s Recently Promoted Prospects series for fantasy baseball! This week, I'm going to switch things up a little bit and look at every single prospect that was traded at the MLB Trade Deadline over the past week. And boy was it a crazy week of trades, with many MLB […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 7/31/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 7/31 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 7/31/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (7/31/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a manageable nine-game slate on tap in MLB DFS on FanDuel tonight, and it feels like it'll be a very interesting one as we're just one day removed from one of the busiest trade deadlines ever. There are only two teams (CWS and LAD) with implied totals of at least five runs, so […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Saturday 7/31

Welcome to another edition of our daily fantasy baseball streamers! Are you playing in leagues with daily moves and looking to beef up those rosters? We here at RotoBaller are there for you and all of your streaming needs. Whether you are just trying to get that elusive category win or you are trying to […]