Francisco Alvarez Will Play Versus Astros

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (hand) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Houston Astros. Alvarez was hit by a foul ball in the hand during Monday's contest versus Houston. Luckily, the MRI came back negative, so Alvarez isn't dealing with anything serious. He clearly is feeling fine as he's […]

Sean Murphy Still Absent Against Phillies

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (hamstring) remains out of the team's lineup on Tuesday against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies. Murphy will miss yet another game after injuring his right hamstring on Saturday, but he's expected to avoid a trip to the injured list. The 28-year-old backstop has been great in his first year in Atlanta, […]

Jakob Poeltl Seeks Around $20 Million Per Year In Free Agency

Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl will command a significant salary in free agency this summer. The Austrian giant has finished up a three-year contract worth a little over $26 million, and he is now reportedly looking for a deal that will have an average salary in the $20 million range. The Raptors brought Poeltl back […]

Henry Davis: Champ or Chump for Fantasy Baseball?

Another day, another top prospect making his big league debut. The Pittsburgh Pirates have a realistic shot at the postseason and very little offensive production from their catchers, so Henry Davis has been called up to provide the same spark that Adley Rutschman provided the upstart Orioles last season. Davis was selected first overall in […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/20/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! All 30 teams are in action on the eve of the summer solstice. So there's plenty of daylight to play baseball and plenty of baseball to score DFS points. Four of the 15 games start earlier than the usual 7 PM […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 13

Welcome to Week 13 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of June 19 - June 25, looking at players below ~50% rostered for ESPN, Yahoo!, or Fantrax. We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver […]

Henry Davis Doubles In MLB Debut

Pittsburgh Pirates catching prospect Henry Davis had a memorable big-league debut in Monday's 8-0 loss to the Cubs. The 23-year-old got the start in right field, going 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, and a strikeout. Davis is the team's third-ranked prospect, per MLB Pipeline. He has hit well in both Double-A Altoona and Triple-A […]

X-Rays Negative On Francisco Alvarez's Hand

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (hand) exited Monday's 11-1 win over the Astros early after taking a foul ball directly off his right hand/wrist. He stayed in temporarily before leaving, going 1-for-3 with a single, a walk, and a strikeout. Manager Buck Showalter said after the game that X-rays came back negative and that […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The second half of June is upon us and some zesty promotions are here to spice up the waiver wire. Don't sit back thinking you have ample time to address issues because progress is rarely linear in this game. We can't be shy when […]

Gary Sanchez Back Behind The Plate On Monday

San Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez is back in the starting lineup on Monday, hitting sixth against the Giants' Ryan Walker. Sanchez didn't start Sunday's series finale with the Tampa Bay Rays but did enter the game as a pinch-hitter, only to strike out in his lone plate appearance on the afternoon. The former Yankee […]

Kristaps Porzingis Could Accept Player Option

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis has a big decision to make this offseason. The big man has a $36 million player option for the 2023-2024 season. The original assumption was that Porzingis would opt-out and head to free agency. However, the oft-injured big man might decide to take the $36 million and head to the […]

Alejandro Kirk Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (hand) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday. This doesn't come as a shock after Kirk was removed from Sunday's game due to a left hand laceration and contusion. The good news is, the X-rays came back negative for any fractures and he appears to have […]

Miguel Amaya Absent Versus Pirates

Chicago Cubs rookie catcher Miguel Amaya (hand) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This is a bit concerning after Amaya was hit by a pitch in the hand during Sunday's game. It's possible the Cubs are just giving Amaya an extra day to rest. Fantasy managers should stay […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 13

It's a new week, RotoBallers! We are looking ahead at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 13 -- Monday, June 19 through Sunday, June 25. For those new to this series, each week our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good matchups and can be considered as […]

Suns "Confident" Deandre Ayton Deal Will Happen

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton's days in the valley could soon be over. With Phoenix landing Bradley Beal in exchange for Chris Paul, the team may move on from the 2018 No. 1 overall pick, especially if it means landing a cheaper role player. According to an "NBA GM," there's a belief several clubs will […]

Alejandro Kirk Dealing With Hand Contusion

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (hand) had to leave Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers early with a left-hand laceration and contusion after he was hit by a pitch on his hand in his first plate appearance. X-Rays came back negative, according to the team. Fantasy managers should consider the 24-year-old backstop day-to-day for […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/19/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/19/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's a 7-game main slate tonight on both sites. There are some weather situations in both Cincy-Colorado and Houston-NY Mets so keep an eye on those games and make sure you get an update before […]

Henry Davis - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Henry Davis, C, Pittsburgh Pirates ANALYSIS: The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted catching prospect Henry Davis to the MLB. He started the season with Double-A Altoona and slashed .284/.433/.547 with 10 home runs, 27 RBI, 25 runs, and seven stolen bases through 41 games. The 2021 first-overall pick was recently promoted to Triple-A Indianapolis and […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 13

We’re coming up on Week 13 of the fantasy baseball season. The season seems to enter a slight lull in June, but you can't afford to rest now. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will outline the upcoming schedule, two-start pitchers, […]

Henry Davis Promoted To Majors

The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted catching prospect Henry Davis to the MLB. He started the season with Double-A Altoona and slashed .284/.433/.547 with 10 home runs, 27 RBI, 25 runs, and seven stolen bases through 41 games. The 2021 first-overall pick was recently promoted to Triple-A Indianapolis and continued his tear, slashing .286/.432/.514 with a […]

Gary Sanchez Sitting Out Sunday

San Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The former New York Yankee has been on a resurgence in the power department, slashing .203/.246/.516 with six homers over 20 contests. Austin Nola will take on the catching duties instead and bat eighth. The 33-year-old […]

Patrick Bailey Taking A Seat Sunday

San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey is sitting out Sunday's contest against righty Tony Gonsolin and the Los Angeles Dodgers. It's been an impressive rookie campaign thus far for the 24-year-old, who's slashing .304/.337/.532 with three bombs, 10 runs, and 19 RBI over 22 games. Blake Sabol will take his spot behind the plate and […]

Carson Kelly Resting Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks backstop Carson Kelly is missing from Sunday's lineup to take on Tanner Bibee and the Cleveland Guardians. The 28-year-old has only played four games this year after dealing with a forearm strain to begin the season. Kelly has yet to get a knock through 15 plate appearances. Gabriel Moreno, who was the starting […]

Portland And Washington Have Discussed Kristaps Porzingis Deal

Washington Wizards forward/center Kristaps Porzingis has been discussed in trade talks with the Portland Trail Blazers, reports NBA insider Evan Massey. The talks have involved Portland's No. 3 pick of next week's draft. More pieces would be involved as well, added Massey. Porzingis has just finished his first full season in D.C., and he had […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/18/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top […]

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Decisions for Spencer Torkelson, Ryan O'Hearn, Luis Matos, Bo Naylor, more

Welcome RotoBallers to my fantasy baseball start/sit article for the week ahead, June 19 - June 25. This week's article will focus on Spencer Torkelson, Ryan O'Hearn, Bo Bichette, Trea Turner, Tanner Bibee, Jesus Luzardo, Luis Matos, and Bo Naylor. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who to play in […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/18/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! Today's main slate features an enticing nine-game matinee mix on […]

Sean Murphy Undergoing MRI On Right Hamstring

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (hamstring) will undergo an MRI after Saturday's win over the Colorado Rockies on his right hamstring. According to Braves manager Brian Snitker, Murphy is getting an MRI at a local hospital, and the Braves should know the severity of his injury Saturday night. The 28-year-old is considered day-to-day. He is […]

Sean Murphy Removed Early On Saturday

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (leg) was removed early during Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The right-handed slugger blasted a ball off the wall in the fourth inning, but suffered an apparent leg injury while running the bases. It seems like the team pulled him out of the contest as a precaution. Fantasy managers […]

Keibert Ruiz Taking A Seat On Saturday

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Miami Marlins. This is just a day off for the young backstop, who's slashing .235/.299/.385 with eight home runs and 27 RBI over 213 at-bats. Riley Adams is starting behind the plate and batting seventh in Ruiz's place.