2020 wRC+ Splits: Risers and Fallers

Baseball in 2020 is unlike any season that I can remember. The designated hitter is now present in the National League. You will not find any more LOOGYs with the institution of the three-batter minimum rule. Doubleheaders are now a combined 14 innings of baseball. Extra innings now start with a runner on second base. […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - September 12, 2020

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 9/12/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. That sound you heard last night was the blowing up of every lineup that had San Francisco and San Diego stacked in it, with […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/12/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We have an eight-game slate tonight on DraftKings after the SF/SD series was postponed due to a positive COVID-19 case in the Giants organization. Gallen is the top arm on the slate and gets a good matchup against the Mariners, but we'll need to find a few cheap SP2 options if we're going to get  […]

Jose Ramirez Slugs Tenth Home Run

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Friday but the Indians fell to the Twins, 3-1. Ramirez had been in and out of the Indians' lineup throughout the week while dealing with a left hand bruise and returned Friday with a ninth-inning home run to left. The 28-year-old is […]

Alec Bohm Shines In Doubleheader Vs Miami

Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm went 4-for-7 across two games Friday night with two runs scored and an RBI. The top-prospect is now batting .323 on the season with 17 RBI and 12 runs scored through 27 Big League games. Bohm never maintained a batting average this high in the minors and his average […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the September 12th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball (DFS) Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for September 12, 2020

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 9/12 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.  RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel Lineup    Sample DraftKings Lineup    Please note that these are sample lineups designed only to show how you might use the above lineup picks in your own lineup. You should […]

Jeff McNeil Remains On Fire At The Plate

New York Mets third baseman/outfielder Jeff McNeil remained red hot at the plate on Friday going 3-for-5 with two RBI, a run scored, and a double in the Mets' 18-1 win over the Blue Jays. After a somewhat mediocre start to the season, McNeil has been tearing the cover off the ball in September. In […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/12/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Get ready for another Saturday of MLB action! It's a good day to pay a premium for pitching with a D-Backs' ace on the board. We'll be targeting a couple of Royals who are swinging the bat at cheap prices to allow us to fit in an ace and the Angels' slugging duo at Coors. […]

Matt Chapman Will Receive Second Opinion On Hip Injury

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman was once again absent from the club’s lineup Friday due to the hip ailment that has kept him from playing since last Sunday. While Oakland has insisted that Chapman won’t require a stint on the injured list, he will receive a second opinion on his hip. With a whopping […]

Giants-Padres Postponed Saturday Due To COVID-19

After having their Friday contest postponed due to a positive test within the San Francisco Giants organization, the game Saturday between the Giants and San Diego Padres has now been postponed as well. The move is seen as precautionary in order to do additional contact tracing, while the extent of positive tests is unknown as […]

Giants-Padres Postponed Friday

The San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres will not play their scheduled contest Friday due to a postponement. The reason for the cancellation was due to a positive COVID-19 test within the Giants organization. The timing of the decision leaves fantasy managers in a tough spot as it pertains to DFS and season-long lineups. […]

David Fletcher Anticipates Return Saturday

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher said Friday that his left ankle is much improved and that he anticipates returning to the starting lineup Saturday. Fletcher last played Aug. 30, which was when he sprained his ankle, paving the way for Luis Rengifo to see considerable time at second base. With Andrelton Simmons back in […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Shifts Up To No. 3 Spot Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes has moved up in the order to the No. 3 spot for Friday’s contest against the Royals and left-hander Kris Bubic. Through his first seven games, Hayes has reeled off a .333/.407/.667 slash line, facilitating a move up the lineup card as manager Derek Shelton looks for production wherever […]

David Fletcher Remains Absent From Lineup Friday

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher (ankle) will not return to the mix Friday versus the Rockies, with Luis Rengifo and Andrelton Simmons holding down the middle infield spots versus right-hander German Marquez. Angels manager Joe Maddon stated that Fletcher could return to the starting nine as soon as Friday after he last appeared Aug. 30. […]

Jose Ramirez Returns, Francisco Lindor Bats Leadoff

The Cleveland Indians lineup has been shuffled ahead of Friday’s contest against Minnesota and right-hander Kenta Maeda with Jose Ramirez returning to the mix, while Francisco Lindor slots into the leadoff spot for the first time this season. Ramirez missed Thursday’s contest due to a left thumb contusion, but despite the swelling, he’s back and […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet and Lineup Picks for 9/11/20 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 9/11 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.  RotoBaller Sample DFS Lineups Sample FanDuel Lineup  Sample DraftKings Lineup    Please note that these are sample lineups designed only to show how you might use the above lineup picks in your own lineup. You should always […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/11/20) - MLB DFS Lineups

We head into Friday night with a 10 game slate on tap starting at the unusual time of 8:05. A slate with a few top-end arms and a lot of places to attack with bats. There is some spotty weather that could factor in, so keep an eye on weather reports during the day before […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Friday 9/11

Welcome to another edition of MLB Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers! The season continues to roll along and we here at Rotoballer are there for all of your streaming needs. RotoBaller has been dishing out streamer advice for years. We're always streamin and dreamin. Each day we'll publish some of the best streaming options to consider […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/11/20): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Another Friday means another jam-packed MLB slate with a plethora of aces taking the hill. Shane Bieber, Lucas Giolito, Kenta Maeda, and Luis Castillo headline the pitching. Those four pitchers rank second through fifth in the league in swinging-strike rate which is among my favorite metrics for evaluating a pitcher's skill. With so many top-flight […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 9/11/20 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 9/11/2020. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 10-game slate on tap tonight and it should be a doozie. There are some elite pitchers in Lucas Giolito, Shane Bieber, […]

Kris Bryant Starting To Warm Up

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant went 2-for-4 with a walk on Thursday against the Reds. Bryant has been having a really rough year, but now has two hits in three of four games and is 6-for-14 over that span. It’s a small sample size, but it is encouraging for managers who will take anything […]

Yandy Diaz, Mike Zunino Could Return Before Playoffs

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz and catcher Mike Zunino could both be back prior to the start of the 2020 postseason, manager Kevin Cash confirmed prior to Thursday’s game against Boston. Diaz landed on the IL on Sept. 1 due to a hamstring strain, with Zunino having been out since Aug. 26 with […]

Justin Turner Not Slated To Make Return Until Next Week

Initially, the Los Angeles Dodgers were targeting this weekend for the activation of third baseman Justin Turner (hamstring) from the injured list, but prior to Thursday’s contest, manager Dave Roberts bumped that timeline back by a few days. The club instead is aiming for early next week when they take on the Padres as a […]

Orioles-Yankees Postponed Thursday, DH Set For Friday

The Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees have been rained out Thursday, with the clubs set to participate in a traditional, seven-inning doubleheader Friday. Baltimore will get right-hander Alex Cobb back, as he is set to start Game 1, as Keegan Akin will slide down into the Game 2 start. New York is sticking with […]

Jake Lamb Designated For Assignment

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb was designated for assignment on Thursday evening. The oft-injured 29-year-old has dealt with long stretches of inconsistency during his time in the Major Leagues. He is currently slashing .116/.240/.140 across 43 at-bats in 2020 to go along with a 34-percent strikeout rate. A team may show interest in the […]

Jon Berti Headed To Injured List

Miami Marlins infielder Jon Berti was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday afternoon with a contusion on his index finger. The 30-year-old utilityman suffered the injury on Monday and has not fully recovered. Berti was slashing .250/.354/.354 with 18 runs scored and eight stolen bases through 96 at-bats in 2020. Matt Joyce figures […]

Jose Ramirez Absent Again On Thursday

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (hand) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday’s game against the Kansas City Royals. The 27-year-old returned to the lineup for Wednesday’s game, but his bruised thumb may still be giving him trouble. Either way, it is not a long-term concern for Ramirez, and he is likely available […]

Kris Bryant Back In Lineup Against Reds

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (elbow) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. He will bat second against Reds' right-hander Sonny Gray. Bryant missed Wednesday's game with elbow soreness after being hit by a pitch, but it appears he is feeling better. The former MVP has had a […]

David Fletcher Likely Returning This Weekend

Los Angeles Angels infielder David Fletcher (ankle) may return to the team as early as Friday, according to manager Joe Maddon. The 26-year-old has been sidelined with an ankle sprain since September 3. He will be a welcomed addition back to the team, as he was slashing .313/.377/.438 with three homers and 13 RBI across […]