Todd Frazier To Start Rehab Assignment Thursday

New York Mets corner infielder Todd Frazier (oblique) will start a rehab assignment with High-A St. Lucie on Thursday. Frazier could be ready to return from the injured list sometime next week if everything goes according to plan. With rookie first baseman Peter Alonso raking so far, though, it's fair to wonder how much Frazier […]

Eugenio Suarez Turns In Big Game Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez turned in a big game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. Suarez went 2-for-3 with a double, a solo homer, two RBI, and a walk. It represents a positive step forward for Suarez, who had just one hit in 10 at-bats coming into the game. Suarez is coming off […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/2/2019): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We've got five slates on FanDuel today. The early-only slate starts at 6:35pm eastern time and includes the Yankees-Tigers and Reds-Brewers matchups. The all-day contest starts also at 6:35pm, but includes all 12 games to be played throughout the evening. The main slate begins at 7:05pm and includes 10 games, while the 8:05pm and 10:07pm […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/2/19): MLB DFS Lineups

For Tuesday's slate of Major League Baseball games, DraftKings has contests open for games with first pitch of 7:05 PM EST and later. Be sure to double-check the weather and the lineups before finalizing your roster. Light rain is in the forecast for game time in D.C. for the Phillies-Nationals series opener. If the game […]

Miguel Andujar Hoping To Avoid Surgery

New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar said the team put him through a strength test on his shoulder and it "came back with good results. The strength is there." He is optimistic that he can avoid surgery through physical therapy and rehab. Andujar will be out for at least two weeks and possibly longer, […]

Niko Goodrum Not In Tuesday's Lineup

Detroit Tigers utility man Niko Goodrum will not start Tuesday against Masahiro Tanaka and the Yankees. Josh Harrison will start at second base, and John Hicks will start at first, with Goodrum presumably available off the bench if need be. Goodrum is off to a nice start this season, with three doubles and four walks […]

Jeimer Candelario Will Bat Fourth Tuesday

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario will occupy the cleanup spot in the order once again on Tuesday as the Tigers take on Masahiro Tanaka and the Yankees. Candelario has moved around the order recently, leading off on Sunday and batting fifth on Monday, but it appears manager Ron Gardenhire is content to plug Candelario […]

Austin Meadows, Ji-Man Choi Sitting Against Lefty

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows and first baseman Ji-Man Choi are not in the starting lineup on Tuesday against Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland. Guillermo Heredia is starting in right field and batting sixth, while Yandy Diaz is at first base and hitting leadoff. Christian Arroyo is at the hot corner and is batting ninth. […]

Fantasy Exam Room: RotoBaller & Inside Injuries

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 - Darvish's Struggles, Alcantara's Breakout and More

Each week, I will be bringing you my latest insights from around the Fantasy world. For now, I will be gathering storylines from around Major League Baseball. This week, we look at very early results and how some intangibles and health issues can factor in overall outlooks for spotlighted players. Is it too early to […]

Evan Longoria Takes Collar In His Return

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (calf) returned to the lineup for Monday's road game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He finished hitless in four at-bats with a strikeout. It wasn't the start fantasy owners and DFS players were hoping for, but at least he made it back after a one-game absence and was […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/3/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a full slate of Major League Baseball games, with eight day games with first pitch between 12:35 p.m. and 4:07 p.m. ET, with one game at 6:10 p.m., and five games starting at 7:05 p.m. ET. We'll have selections for the 'All Day' contests, so you'll have a wide-array of selections to choose […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/3/19): MLB DFS Lineups

This is an extremely odd slate for the day. There are 14 total games, but DraftKings currently has two five game slates. With that being said, they have a 14 game "All Day" slate, and I'll be writing up the plays for that slate. That way, we get a few plays from every slate. In […]

Colin Moran Homers in First Start of 2019

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Colin Moran went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and three RBI in Monday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Cardinals. Moran also walked twice. Starting in place of Jung Ho Kang, Moran sparked the Pittsburgh offense, putting them up 3-0 in the first, before breaking a 4-4 tie with his solo […]

Miguel Andujar Diagnosed With Labrum Tear

Results have come in for New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar and they're ominous. After their game Monday night, manager Aaron Boone announced the 24-year-old was diagnosed with a small labrum tear, with surgery a possibility. At this point, he will be monitored for the next two weeks with no baseball activity. Eventually, surgery […]

Zack Cozart Taking Day Off

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Zack Cozart is not in the starting lineup on Monday night. Infielder David Fletcher will start at third base and will hit ninth against Mariners starting pitcher Felix Hernandez. Cozart is coming off an injury-plagued first season with the Halos in which he played in just 58 games. He's off […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Taking Cuts In Extended Spring Games

Toronto Blue Jays third base prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (oblique) is taking at-bats in extended spring training games, according to manager Charlie Montoyo. The club has liked what they have seen, but Montoyo encouraged the top prospect in baseball to get comfortable with his swing in Florida before they move him to Triple-A Buffalo. Guerrero […]

Matt Carpenter Dons a Golden Sombrero on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Matt Carpenter struck out four times on Monday, finishing 0-for-5 with a walk. He ended his day with an ejection in extra innings. Carpenter is hitting at the top of the lineup for a strong offense, so he should be a fine fantasy contributor, but he's off to a slow start […]

Miguel Andujar Hits The Injured List

The New York Yankees just announced their second man to hit the injured list Monday as third baseman Miguel Andujar will be placed on the 10-day injured list with a shoulder strain. The 24-year-old has gone for examinations, with results pending. As a result, infielder Tyler Wade has been recalled from Triple-A. This is the […]

Miguel Andujar Resting Monday

New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar is not in the starting lineup on Monday. Infielder DJ LeMahieu will take his place at the hot corner and bat seventh against Tigers starting pitcher Tyson Ross. Andujar has three hits in 13 at-bats (.231) with one RBI to start the season, but his fantasy owners shouldn't […]

Jedd Gyorko Ready To Return Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Jedd Gyorko (calf) has joined the team and said he will be ready to come off the injured list on Thursday for the team's home opener. Gyorko has some pop in his lumber still but will be mostly a utility infielder for the Red Birds, limiting his appeal in mixed leagues. […]

Wil Myers Off To Excellent Start

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers concluded a strong opening series on Sunday, collecting two singles and a walk in four plate appearances. Myers homered on Opening Day and proceeded to amass six hits, two steals and five runs-plus-RBI in the first four games of the year. With the spotlight on new third baseman Manny […]

Jung Ho Kang To Sit Monday, Colin Moran Will Start At Third

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang will sit Monday's home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals in favor of left-handed hitting Colin Moran. Through two games, Kang is 2-for-7, including a double with two RBI, but he has also struck out three times. It's an interesting lineup shift after Kang was named the starting […]

H2H Category Streamers - Week 1 Waiver Wire

There are plenty of strategies that fantasy managers explore in hopes to get an advantage over their opponent. Heavy lineup, heavy starting pitchers, no catcher, all (or mostly) reliever staff, no reliever staff, etc. Even if you play a balanced lineup, injuries can cause holes. A few weeks without a key player won’t kill a […]

Head-to-Head Hitter Streamers & Starts Week 1

Welcome back to fantasy baseball, and welcome to the hitting streamers column for the week of 4/1 - 4/7. Whether you're looking to maximize the number of games played, exploit favorable matchups, or fill in for injured players, streaming hitters can be a fruitful strategy for those willing to put in a little work every […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups - After The Draft

Howdy, RotoBallers, and welcome to our all-encompassing waiver wire piece that is meant to follow your drafts and beat the mad rush to the WW grocery store once games start. In light of this, join me as we go position-by-position and look at players whose Yahoo ownership rate is 30% or under. I'll highlight some […]

Evan Longoria Appears In Pinch-Hitting Situation

San Francisco Giants third baseman Evan Longoria (calf) did not start Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres due to the sore left calf he sustained in Saturday's outing. However, he came on as a pinch hitter, and skipper Bruce Bochy said after the game that he expects Longo to return to the starting lineup […]

Asdrubal Cabrera Fitting In Nicely With Rangers

Texas Rangers third baseman Asdrubal Cabrera went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and three RBI in Sunday's 11-10 victory against the Chicago Cubs. It was a nice opening weekend for Cabrera with his new teammates, collecting five hits over the past seven at-bats with homers in consecutive games. No one is going to forget […]

After Hours With RotoBaller Radio: Two Start Pitchers for MLB Week Two

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2019 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - Monday through Friday from 6-7 am ET. You can also find new weekly shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, SoundCloud and on iTunes […]

Niko Goodrum Reaches Four Times In Win

Detroit Tigers utility man Niko Goodrum started at second base and batted out of the cleanup spot in the order on Sunday and reached base four times as the Tigers beat the Blue Jays in extra innings. Goodrum logged two doubles, a single, a walk, and a run scored to fill the stat sheet. Goodrum […]