Brandon Drury Expected To Remain In Leadoff Spot

Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo called third baseman Brandon Drury his "leadoff guy." Drury went 1-for-4 with a single in the team's 2-0 Opening Day loss to the Tigers on Thursday. He's not a prototypical leadoff hitter and will likely move to a bench role whenever third base prospect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (oblique) is […]

Marwin Gonzalez Notches Two-Run Double In Twins Debut

Minnesota Twins third baseman Marwin Gonzalez sent the home fans home happy in his debut with his new team. Gonzalez went 1-for-2 with a two-run double off of Cleveland Indians ace Corey Kluber, providing the only scoring in a 2-0 win on Opening Day. Gonzalez struggled to find a team this past offseason but it […]

Tim Beckham Belts Two More Big Flys

Seattle Mariners shortstop Tim Beckham hit a pair of no-doubters in Thursday's game against the Red Sox. Beckham walloped a Chris Sale offering in the second inning and followed that up with another moonshot off the lefty with a runner aboard in the third. Beckham finished the day going 2-for-5 with three RBI and two […]

Jake Lamb Must Earn Playing Time Against Lefties

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo has said that first baseman/third baseman Jake Lamb must earn his at-bats against left-handed pitchers in 2019. Lovullo also said that Lamb isn't in a platoon at first base with Christian Walker. Lamb played in only 56 games for the D-Backs last season due to injury and hit .222 with […]

Jung Ho Kang Drives In Two Runs on Opening Day

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Jung Ho Kang went 1-for-3 with a walk and two RBI in Thursday's Opening Day loss to the Reds. Kang drove in Josh Bell and Francisco Cervelli in the sixth inning to give the Pirates a two run lead. Kang will have his ups and downs but will start every day […]

Wil Myers Powers Padres Offense

San Diego Padres outfielder Wil Myers went 2-for-2 with a home run and walk on Opening Day against the San Francisco Giants. Myers accounted for the entirety of the Friars offense, adding an RBI single to his solo long ball. Expected to be a permanent fixture in the outfield this season after shuffling around positions […]

Ildemaro Vargas Makes Diamondbacks Roster

After suffering an unfortunate injury, Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Steven Souza Jr. (knee) will miss the entire 2019 season following reconstructive knee surgery. In his place, the club has named infielder Ildemaro Vargas to the Opening Day roster. The 27-year-old has played in 26 major league games over the past two seasons, hitting .250 with eight […]

Jose Ramirez In Opening Day Lineup

Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez (knee) is in the Opening Day lineup on Thursday and will hit third against Twins starter Jose Berrios. It was uncertain whether Ramirez would start after he fouled a ball off his knee last weekend in the Cactus League. He's one of the best overall fantasy options and should […]

David Bote Starting At Second Base

Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote is starting at second base and hitting sixth on Opening Day on Thursday against Rangers starting pitcher Mike Minor. With Addison Russell suspended and the Cubs facing a lefty, Bote gets the call instead of lefty outfielder Kyle Schwarber. The 25-year-old hit .275/.381/.490 with two homers and seven RBI in […]

Kev's 10 Bold Predictions for 2019

That's GOLD, Jerry! GOLD! RotoSurgeon here with my first ever "gold predictions" piece. Many of you may not be familiar with my work because I have not been with RotoBaller as long as some of my esteemed colleagues. It is reasonable to not trust nor care about what I say because of my lack of […]

Brandon Drury Batting Leadoff Against The Tigers

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Brandon Drury is batting at the top of the lineup on Opening Day against the Detroit Tigers. The 26-year-old had a fantastic spring training, posting a .315 average to go along with three home runs, six RBI, and two stolen bases. Most importantly, manager Charlie Montoyo gave him an extended […]

Matt Duffy Placed On Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed third baseman Matt Duffy (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday. Duffy was pretty much hurt all of spring training and might not return until sometime in August. He's only worth stashing in AL-only leagues. Yandy Diaz will start at the hot corner on Opening Day and figures to […]

Yoan Moncada Batting In The Two Hole On Opening Day

Chicago White Sox infielder Yoan Moncada will start at third base and bat second on Opening Day against the Kansas City Royals. Moncada has been a frustrating fantasy asset over his young career. He posted solid counting stats in 2018 with 17 home runs, 61 RBI, and 12 stolen bases, but his dismal plate discipline […]

Yandy Diaz Starting At Third Base On Opening Day

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Yandy Diaz will bat fifth on Opening Day against the Houston Astros. The 27-year-old put together a respectable spring, posting a .286 average to go along with two home runs and nine RBI. Diaz is a versatile infielder that can play all over the diamond and with Matt Duffy (hamstring) […]

Josh Donaldson Batting Second On Opening Day

Atlanta Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson will be batting near the top of the order on Opening Day against Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies. Donaldson had a mediocre spring as he carried a .130 average across 27 plate appearances. Regardless, the 33-year-old has intriguing bounce-back potential playing in a deep Braves lineup this season. […]

Austin Meadows Leading Off, Brandon Lowe Batting Cleanup

The Tampa Bay Rays have released their Opening Day lineup for the game Thursday against Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros. Outfielder Austin Meadows will hit in the leadoff spot. After a blistering spring campaign and a new contract, second baseman Brandon Lowe earns the cleanup spot and will serve as the designated hitter. This is […]

Jake Noll Makes Nationals Roster

Washington Nationals infielder Jake Noll has made the team's Opening Day 25-man roster out of nowhere. He'll be part of a five-man bench that includes Kurt Suzuki, Andrew Stevenson, Wilmer Difo and Matt Adams. Noll is a 25-year-old that hasn't had a single at-bat above Double-A ball, but he'll provide the Nats with infield flexibility […]

Miguel Sano Has Sutures Removed

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (Achilles) had his sutures removed in Florida on Tuesday. Sano will continue his rehab and isn't expected to be available until sometime in May. The 25-year-old has tremendous power but his fantasy stock is way down after he struggled with injuries and with a .199/.281/.398 slash line in 71 […]

Rafael Devers To Hit Third On Opening Day

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers will hit third on Opening Day on Thursday against Mariners left-hander Marco Gonzales. However, first baseman Steve Pearce (calf), who is starting on the injured list, will typically hit third against left-handers when he's healthy. Devers swings from the left side, so his matchup on Opening Day isn't […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. To Say In Florida To Rehab

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (oblique) is expected to stay in Florida for another week to rehab. After that, the Blue Jays will likely send Guerrero to Triple-A to get more rehab work in game situations. Once he's ready, the top prospect in baseball is expected to make his major league debut, […]

Pablo Sandoval Makes Giants Roster

San Francisco Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval has made the Opening Day roster, along with Rule 5 picks Conner Joe and Travis Bergen and recently added outfielder Michael Reed. Alen Hanson did not make the team, and Yangervis Solarte will be the backup shortstop instead. The 32-year-old Sandoval hit just .248 with nine home runs […]

After Hours With RotoBaller Radio: MLB Opening Day 2019 Preview

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2019 fantasy baseball season and gets you warmed up for the MLB preseason. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RT Sports. Be sure to check out their Best Ball leagues, drafting every day, and their awesome contest the RealTime Fantasy Sports Baseball Championship with a […]

Sleeper Prospects to Target Late in Deep Redrafts

As fantasy season approaches, and drafts are in full swing, owners are looking for any unturned rock that might add some late round value. As the Rotoballer team releases an updated prospect list, now is the time to see what players are on the cusp of making the majors, but would be worth the stash […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (3/28/19): MLB DFS Lineups

Opening Day is finally here! The baseball season officially got underway last week in Japan but for all intents and purposes this is Opening Day for most fans. Of course that also means the return of daily fantasy baseball. The Opening Day main slate kicks off at 3pm ET with the Houston @ Tampa Bay […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (3/28/19): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

The 2019 MLB season is finally upon us as opening day is Thurday. Luckily, FanDuel kept this one full slate, and we have 14 games. The games start between 1 and 4 PM EST, and we should have the majority of lineups out by the time the first game begins. With this being such a […]

After Hours With RotoBaller Radio: MLB 2019 Bold Predictions

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2019 fantasy baseball season and gets you warmed up for the MLB preseason. This radio show is sponsored by our good friends over at RT Sports. Be sure to check out their Best Ball leagues, drafting every day, and their awesome contest the RealTime Fantasy Sports Baseball Championship with a […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Ahead Of Schedule With Injury Recovery

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (oblique) is progressing faster than expected from a left oblique strain that he suffered earlier in March. Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said that Guerrero is "ahead of schedule" but will report to Triple-A Buffalo once he recovers from the injury. Montoyo also mentioned that Guerrero has […]

Ryan McMahon's Hot Spring Earns Him Starting Job?

Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon has been one of the many Rockies prospects that has languished while veterans continued to hold them down, but the departure of DJ LeMahieu opened the door for him this spring. McMahon took full advantage. Posting a ridiculous 1.266 OPS while drilling three home runs and batting .439, McMahon took […]

Nick Senzel Out 7-14 Days With Ankle Sprain

Cincinnati Reds third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel left a minor league game on Monday with a right ankle sprain and will be in a boot for seven to 14 days. Senzel is Cincy's top prospect and the No. 6 overall prospect in baseball entering the season, but injuries are starting to pile up for the intriguing […]

Nats, Anthony Rendon Not Close To Extension

The Washington Nationals and third baseman Anthony Rendon are not close on contract-extension talks with Opening Day quickly approaching. The talks could continue into the season, but nothing will be finalized before Thursday, March 28. Rendon, 28, hit .308/.374/.535 with 24 home runs and 92 RBI in 136 games in 2018 and has at least […]