Jose Ramirez Riding 10-Game On-Base Streak
Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez has reached base in 10 consecutive games. He's recorded one home run, five doubles, two stolen bases, four RBI and eight runs over the 10-game stretch. Through 46 games this year, Ramirez is slashing .255/.342/.539 with 12 home runs, six stolen bases, 26 RBI and 32 runs. He ranks […]
Josh Donaldson Getting A Breather Wednesday
Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Donaldson is getting a breather in the midst of a 2-for-23 slide at the plate. Hopefully, the day off can serve as a reset button for the veteran, as he was hitting well at the plate earlier […]
Luis Arraez Placed On 10-Day Injured List
Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Luis Arraez (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Arraez injured his shoulder during the past weekend but was initially considered day-to-day. The issue apparently worsened, as he was forced to miss each of the last two games against the Baltimore Orioles- and he'll now be sidelined for additional […]
Rob Refsnyder Stays Hot At The Dish
Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder went 3-for-4 with a home run, a pair of doubles, and two RBIs in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Refsnyder tied the game in the second inning with an RBI double, then came around to score on a wild pitch. His second double in the fourth inning yielded […]
Evan Longoria Homers, Plates Four Tuesday
San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria had a big night at the plate in Tuesday's 8-0 win over the Diamondbacks. The veteran went 3-for-4 with a single, a double, a three-run home run, four RBI, a walk, and a strikeout. Longoria has been consistent at the plate as per usual, slashing 257/.357/.456 with six […]
Top 50 Fantasy Baseball Prospects for Week 9
The fourth week of the minor league season is now underway. With Saturday’s promotion of Spencer Howard to the Phillies, the Top 50 list has already lost three of its best players out of the Top 10 with Jarred Kelenic and Logan Gilbert recently receiving call-ups. The top of the ranking now features some surprising […]
Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 5/26/21 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 5/26/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 9-game slate with plenty of value to go around. Unlike Tuesday night's slate, where there was pitching plenty, Wednesday does not […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/26/21): MLB DFS Lineups
Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! It's a nine-game schedule to get us over the midweek hump, and there are intriguing options up and down the pitching roster. Cincinnati and Washington throw out their first pitch at 7:05 pm ET tonight, and then we go all the way through the evening until San Francisco and Arizona take the […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/26/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
It's Wednesday which means another fun-filled night of MLB DFS action. This Wednesday is unique, however, as one of the most-anticipated games of the season will happen in Houston. That's right, everyone's favorite trash-can banging, sign-stealing lineup will be facing the one man who has been more vocal about the Astros than anyone: Trevor Bauer, […]
Rafael Devers Could Keep Getting Even Better
On the surface, it appears that Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is having a pretty good season. He’s slashing an impressive .278/.351/.592 and is in the top 10 in the majors in both home runs (13) and RBI (39). He’s even doubled his walk rate from 5.2% to a career-high 9.9%. The batted […]
MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 5/26/21 (Premium Content)
MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 5/26/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Top Tournament Stacks for 5/26/21 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 […]
Eugenio Suarez Homers Vs. Washington
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in a 2-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. Suarez hit leadoff for Cincinnati and struck out in his other three at-bats. The veteran infielder took Nationals ace Max Scherzer deep in the sixth inning in what wound up being the game-winning […]
MLB DFS Lineup Picks - Early Slate (5/26/21): DraftKings, Daily Fantasy Baseball
Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! We have a split Wednesday slate and the focus on this article will be DK for their four-game early only slate. While most of our MLB DFS coverage here at RotoBaller is geared towards the main slate, I wanted to give you some of my favorite pitchers and bats for […]
Brian Anderson To Miss Several Weeks With Shoulder Injury
Miami Marlins third baseman Brian Anderson (shoulder) is expected to miss "at least several weeks" with a left shoulder subluxation, according to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald. Anderson exited Monday's game early after the team says he aggravated the injury when sliding into third base. This is a tough blow for managers who had […]
Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Wednesday 5/26
Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues no doubt already have holes to fill. The easiest way to do that is with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best fantasy baseball streaming picks - options to consider in fantasy […]
Justin Turner Hits Eighth Home Run
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run versus the Houston Astros in Tuesday's victory. Turner has really struggled in May, but that has historically been his worst month of his career. Turner has really cooled off since his scorching hot start this season, but is still hitting .271 […]
J.D. Davis Has Setback In Rehab
New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (hand) is dealing with "inflammation in his joints" and will not be returning to his rehab assignment for at least the next few days, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Davis has been on the injured list since the beginning of May due to a sprained left hand, […]
Ryan McMahon Swats Another Home Run In Loss
Colorado Rockies' third baseman Ryan McMahon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts in a 3-1 loss to the Mets on Tuesday. McMahon accounted for the only Colorado run when he crushed a 99mph Jacob deGrom fastball over the wall in left-center field. It was an impressive piece of hitting for the […]
Nico Hoerner Exits Early On Tuesday
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner left Tuesday's contest in the top of the sixth inning. Hoerner was trying to beat out an infield hit and came up lame with what appeared to hamstring related. Hoerner was on the ground for a good amount of time, but was able to walk off on his own. […]
Manny Machado Still Out But Not Expected To Land On IL
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (shoulder) is expected to take batting practice Tuesday and could be available off the bench. Machado has been out since May 20 and the Friars believe it's not serious enough for an IL stint. The 28-year-old has had an uneven year, slashing .225/.323/.394 with six homers, six steals […]
DJ LeMahieu Placed On Paternity List
New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu was placed on the paternity list on Tuesday. LeMahieu is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game to be with his family for the birth of their child. He could be on the list for up to three games, though he might not be sidelined for that long. Fantasy […]
Luis Arraez Sitting For Second Straight Game
Minnesota Twins utility Luis Arraez will miss his second straight game on Tuesday. Arraez is dealing with shoulder soreness, an issue he picked up this past weekend while sliding into second base. The Twins consider him day-to-day, so this seems like a precautionary measure by a team already dealing with a bevy of injuries. Jorge […]
Matt Duffy Placed On 10-Day Injured List
Chicago Cubs utility man Matt Duffy (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 23 with a lower back strain. Duffy tried to avoid the injured list, but his back isn't improving and the extra time should help him recover. Duffy has carved out a nice role as a super utility […]
DJ LeMahieu Absent From Lineup For Birth Of Child
New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. LeMahieu and his wife are expecting a baby, which is why he's absent from the lineup, per manager Aaron Boone. The Yankees have not officially placed him on the paternity list yet. Rougned Odor will start […]
Josh Donaldson Collects Sacrifice Fly
Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson plated a run in Monday's 8-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Donaldson lofted a fly ball into center field, which scored Andrelton Simmons to tie the game in the eighth inning. It's his third RBI in as many games, though he has been struggling as of late, with just […]
Ronald Torreyes Stays Hot Versus Marlins
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Ronald Torreyes went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in a loss to the Marlins on Monday. Torreyes has reached base 10 times in his last 19 plate appearances since being recalled to the majors on May 18 to replace Didi Gregorius (elbow). Despite the hot streak, there's not much […]
Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds - Sweet Spot Analysis for Week 9
Barrel rate is one of the best measures of a hitter's power. In order to earn a barrel, a player needs to have enough exit velocity, which we measured last week, and the proper launch angle. Specifically, a ball can travel anywhere between 8-50 degrees depending on how high an exit velocity was produced. Although […]
Video: xwOBA Risers & Fallers (wPC+)
Pierre Camus and Nick Gaut review Statcast underachievers and overachievers for xwOBA. Which hitters are worthy waiver wire adds and who should fantasy baseball managers be concerned about? Like and subscribe to the RotoBaller channel on Youtube to get all our latest podcasts and catch us on iTunes and BlogTalkRadio as well! Be sure to […]
Hunter Dozier Transferred To 10-Day Injured List
The Kansas City Royals have transferred third baseman Hunter Dozier (concussion) from the seven-day injured list to the 10-day injured list. Dozier has been out for just over a week after suffering a concussion during a scary collision with Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu. Dozier has begun a rehab assignment at Triple-A. In […]
Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Tuesday 5/25
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 […]