Justin Turner Returns to the Lineup Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (hamstring, ankle) will return to the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. This will be Turner's first game in the lineup since Monday. Turner will play third base and bat third against righty Zach Davies. He'll be a decent DFS option for Thursday.

Matt Chapman Becoming Elite With Bat

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman has been one of the league's best hitters for more than half a season; he has slashed .309/.371/.591 with a home run every 17 at-bats since last year's All-Star game. He has a 162 wRC+ (weighted runs created plus), which ranks eighth over that span. Chapman is also 10th […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Goes Deep Again In Minors

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a 441-foot moonshot at Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday. The homer came with an exit velocity of 107 mph. It seems like the No. 1 prospect in baseball, per MLB Pipeline, will be called up to make his big league debut any day now. He is now […]

Hunter Dozier Drills Extra-Inning Homer

Kansas City Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier has been on fire, and he continued his parade by hammering a home run in the 10th inning to beat the White Sox on Wednesday. Dozier has hit safely in seven of his last eight games, and four of his five home runs this season have come during […]

Yoan Moncada Back In Lineup

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (head) is starting at third base and hitting second on Thursday against Tigers starter Tyson Ross after he was removed from the game early on Wednesday night after being hit in the head while stealing a base. The 23-year-old is off to an excellent start and could certainly […]

Josh Donaldson Resting Against Arizona

Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson is not in the starting lineup on Thursday. Johan Camargo will start at the hot corner and is hitting second against Diamondbacks starting pitcher Luke Weaver. Camargo is hitting just .233 (7-for-30) with a home run and 10 RBI on the year, but while he doesn't have a ton […]

Ildemaro Vargas Leading Off Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas is starting at third base and is hitting leadoff against Braves starting pitcher Mike Soroka on Thursday. Eduardo Escobar is taking the day off in the matinee game as his struggles at the plate to start the year continue. Shortstop Nick Ahmed is also getting a breather Thursday. While the […]

Red Alert - Analyzing Cincinnati's Offensive Woes

Entering the 2019 season the Cincinnati Reds offense was shaping up to be a lineup that could regain the “Big Red Machine” moniker resemblant of the prolific teams from the 1970s. After acquiring corner outfielders Yasiel Puig and Matt Kemp from the Dodgers, it brought depth to a batting order that already featured a pair […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 3 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 3! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Thursday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a […]

Red Flag Warnings - Bad Starts to Keep an Eye On

We are nearly a month into the 2019 season and bust labels are in hand ready to get slapped on particular sets of players. This piece is not here to do that whatsoever. The goal here is to inform owners with some early-season observations regarding struggling players that I have chosen to highlight. These players […]

Deeper AL-Only Waiver Wire Sleepers for Week 3

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/18/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have 10 games on tap today, with the action starting at 12:10 PM. We will dive into games from both the Early and Main Slates. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/18/2019. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Injures Finger Wednesday

Texas Rangers infielder Asdrubal Cabrera was removed from the game early on Wednesday after he appeared to jam his fingers on his right hand while diving back to first base on a pickoff attempt. Cabrera had a single, run scored and a walk in his three plate appearances before getting injured. He's off to a […]

Yandy Diaz Hits Fourth Home Run

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz cranked his fourth home run of the season on Wednesday against the Orioles. He went 2-for-4 on the day with one run scored and two RBI. Diaz has moved around the lineup a bit, hitting first, second, fourth and fifth in recent games. If the power production continues, […]

Joey Wendle Plays Five Innings In Extended Spring Training

The Tampa Bay Rays are moving closer towards having one of their regulars back in the lineup. Joey Wendle, who started the club's first four games before suffering a left hamstring strain, successfully took part in an extended spring training game Wednesday. The 28-year-old played five innings, starting at second base and recording two hits […]

Eugenio Suarez Not Playing Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday. Kyle Farmer will make the start at third base on Wednesday and will bat eighth against Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler. Farmer has just two hits in 15 at-bats this year, but those two hits have gone for home runs. He's […]

Nolan Arenado Homers For Third Straight Game

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado has certainly forgotten about his slow start. Arenado got Tuesday's game rolling right by drilling a first-inning Nick Margevicius offering into the seats to put the Rockies up 2-0. Arenado is one of the most dependable hitters in fantasy baseball for a reason, and now he's headed back to […]

Cody Bellinger Back In Lineup, Justin Turner Remains Out

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger (knee) is back in the starting lineup at first base and is hitting second on Wednesday against Reds starter Sonny Gray. Third baseman Justin Turner (ankle, hamstring) remains out of the lineup for the second straight day, however. Max Muncy is at the hot corner and is batting […]

Jed Lowrie To Take Batting Practice

New York Mets third baseman Jed Lowrie (knee) will head to the team's spring training complex in Florida to begin taking live batting practice, although he's not yet scheduled for a rehab assignment. Lowrie has been slow to recover from a sprained capsule in his knee, but this represents notable progress. Fantasy owners shouldn't expect […]

Marwin Gonzalez Hits First Homer

Minnesota Twins third baseman Marwin Gonzalez went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in his team's 6-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. Gonzalez has gotten off to a slow start this season, with that going down as his first home run. Overall, the veteran is hitting just .184 with two runs and three […]

Power Hitting Risers and Fallers for Week 3 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to a new edition of Power Hitting Risers & Fallers. This week, all stats are full season through Monday, April 15th (unless otherwise noted). This is to maximize the sample, but the risers and fallers were selected based on their performance from April 9-15. Such a narrow time frame won't be used going forward, […]

Top 20 Prospects for 2020 Dynasty Leagues (Week 3 Update)

Welcome back to our updated list of the Top 20 impact prospects for 2020. Most minor league teams have now completed a dozen games or so (depending on weather cancellations), so we're starting to see some trends with players off to hot or cold starts. I expect a lot of movement on this list as […]

The Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Lindor, Senzel & More

In our new weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive look into major injuries and their Fantasy implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of […]

Engel's Angles - Pivotal Starts Coming for Paxton, Peacock, Velasquez

The Yankees-Red Sox rivalry resumes Tuesday with the teams not playing to the usual levels of success that fuel the hype. Both squads are under .500, and even the pitching matchup does not seem as outstanding as expected on paper. The struggles of Chris Sale and his 9.00 ERA are well documented. For the Yankees, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/17/19): MLB DFS Lineups

This is a bit of an odd slate, as there are two slates with four and seven games, but the "all day" slate features 14 games. DraftKings loves leaving off 6 PM EST games, and that's the case again tonight. Regardless, this article will discuss the all day slate, making sure we can cover as […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/17/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have 14 games on tap today but we will be focusing on the 10 game main slate starting at 6:35 pm. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel on 4/17/2019. The lineup picks will range from some of the elite players to mid-priced options and value plays. […]

Travis Shaw Collects Two Hits Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw went 2-for-4 with a run in Tuesday's win against the Cardinals. Shaw has been off to a very disappointing start to the season so far, as his batting average hasn't been above .200 since April 3. Hopefully it's just a slow start for Shaw and he can start getting […]

Jung Ho Kang Collects First Hit Since April 6

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Detroit Tigers. Kang's single in the second inning broke a 0-for-18 slump and was his first hit in over a week. Kang is slashing just .143/.217/.333 on the season and should be left […]

Justin Turner Day-To-Day With Ankle, Hamstring Issues

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (ankle, hamstring) didn't start on Tuesday night after he fouled a pitch off his left ankle in batting practice on Monday. He's also dealing with left hamstring tightness but is listed as day-to-day. It sounds as though Turner could be back in the lineup as soon as Wednesday, […]

Nationals, Anthony Rendon Talking Contract Extension

The Washington Nationals and third baseman Anthony Rendon have resumed contract-extension talks during the season. Rendon and general manager Mike Rizzo met on Tuesday before the team took batting practice, according to multiple sources familiar with the meeting. The two sides remained "far apart" after the last meeting in spring training, but both sides are […]