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.

Cal Raleigh Taking A Seat On Saturday

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Chicago White Sox. The 26-year-old backstop is just getting a day off in this one as Tom Murphy will start behind the plate to catch Logan Gilbert. Raleigh is slashing .214/.298/.413 with nine home runs and 29 RBI over 201 […]

William Contreras Not In The Lineup On Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras is not in the lineup on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This is just a day off for the 25-year-old backstop, who's slashing .240/.333/.417 with eight home runs and 21 RBI over 192 at-bats this season. Veteran catcher Victor Caratini will take his place behind the mound while batting eighth.

Onyeka Okongwu Drawing Interest

According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo.com, the Hawks are receiving calls on center Onyeka Okongwu. The 22-year-old, who is extension eligible this Summer, has averaged 7.9 points and 5.9 rebounds since entering the league. However, he averaged 10.3 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks in 18 starts last season. Okongwu has plenty of untapped potential, […]

Spurs View Zach Collins As A Starter

According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo.com, the Spurs will search for a center this offseason. With San Antonio holding the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and expected to select Victor Wembanyama, the team is concerned about the punishment he'll endure as a rookie against opposing big men. However, the Spurs view Zach […]

Deandre Ayton Not Drawing Much Trade Interest

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Suns aren't receiving much trade interest on center Deandre Ayton. Wojnarowski described the market as "lean," meaning Phoenix may have Ayton on the roster next season, something that didn't seem likely not too long ago. The 24-year-old, taken first overall in the 2018 NBA Draft, has been hit or […]

Salvador Perez Returns On Saturday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hand) is back behind the plate and is hitting third on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Griffin Canning. Perez was hit in the hand by a pitch in Wednesday's series finale against the Boston Red Sox and was held out of the series opener against the […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/17/23

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 […]

Pascal Siakam Drawing Interest From Atlanta

Toronto Raptors forward/center Pascal Siakam is believed to be on Atlanta's radar of potential trade targets, per Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Siakam is set to enter the final year of his contract and the Raptors have to decide if they want to go forward with or without him. Toronto had a disappointing campaign in […]

John Collins On Phoenix's Radar

Atlanta Hawks forward/center John Collins has been linked with a move to the Phoenix Suns. According to Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer, the Suns have been in trade conversations with Atlanta and have "registered an interest" in Collins. Fischer added that the Hawks continue to explore trade scenarios involving Collins, who had a disappointing campaign in […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty Notes - Fantasy Baseball News and Outlooks for Gunnar Henderson, Leody Taveras, Nolan Jones, Matt Mervis

In the dynasty world, news and notes articles take on a whole new meaning. Not only are we discussing short-term value with these players, but we need to look long-term as well. A good dynasty manager is like Crazy Eyes from the movie Mr. Deeds. You have to have one eye on the present and […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Yordan Alvarez, Ryan Mountcastle, Nick Lodolo, Liam Hendriks, Ryan Helsley and more.....

June is winding down, as is the third month of the baseball season. Fantasy baseball teams are starting to feel the roster crunch with injuries. Every spot on your fantasy roster is important and every stat is important to help you climb the standings or maintain your lead in your leagues. Knowing how long a […]

Bo Naylor - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Bo Naylor, C, Cleveland Guardians ANALYSIS: The Cleveland Guardians plan to call up catching prospect Bo Naylor from Triple-A Columbus in order to join the team on Saturday. Naylor is the team's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he's also the younger brother of Cleveland first baseman Josh Naylor. The 23-year-old backstop will […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (Late Slate - 6/17/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

DraftKings took a ginsu to this slate and chopped it up again. FanDuel didn't split out the first two games. As far as we are concerned here at RotoBaller, those are on their own as well. The nine-game afternoon "main" slate will be covered in full here at RotoBaller. I'm here to discuss the four-game […]

Guardians Calling Up Bo Naylor, Mike Zunino DFA'd

The Cleveland Guardians plan to call up catching prospect Bo Naylor from Triple-A Columbus in order to join the team on Saturday. Naylor is the team's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he's also the younger brother of Cleveland first baseman Josh Naylor. The 23-year-old backstop will join the Guardians after they decided to […]

Hot MLB Prospect Hitters and Potential Call-Ups: Mining the Minors for Fantasy Baseball

Welcome to the second episode of this season of this series where I comb through the minor league leaderboards to see who is hot at the plate and then try to break down whether the performance is for real and if this player should be somebody that we should have on our radars in redraft […]

Yasmani Grandal Sitting Out On Friday

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This appears to be a routine rest day for the switch-hitting catcher. He's slashing .271/.330/.410 with five home runs and 18 RBI in 50 games this season. Seby Zavala will cover behind the plate and bat […]

Sean Murphy Getting A Day Off Friday

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is getting a day of rest on Friday as the team takes on the visiting Colorado Rockies. Murphy had a three-hit night for the second time this month on Thursday, but he'll take the day off on Friday. In the month of June, the 28-year-old backstop has gone 11-for-39 (.282) […]

Francisco Alvarez Resting On Friday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. This appears to be a routine rest day for Alvarez, so he should be back in the lineup after this game. He's slashing .236/.289/.520 with 12 home runs and 25 RBI in 41 games this […]

Jarrett Jack Joins Pistons Coaching Staff

The Detroit Pistons and Monty Williams continue to build out their staff to help take this team to new heights. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports that Jarrett Jack, who coached with Williams in Phoenix, will be joining the Pistons this coming season. The 39-year-old played for 13 seasons with eight different teams such as Portland […]

Pelicans Part Ways With Assistant Coach Teresa Weatherspoon

The New Orleans Pelicans have seen their team and people employed by their team in the news more often than expected, and the offseason has barely started. Recently, according to Andrew Lopez of ESPN, they have parted ways with their assistant coach and WNBA legend Teresa Weatherspoon. She apparently was one of the lone people […]

Cavaliers Could Trade Into The First Round Of The Draft

The Cleveland Cavaliers currently do not own a first-round pick in this year's draft due to the trade that brought Caris LeVert to the team. According to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, the team is looking into the possibility of trading up into the late first-round area as they look for the wing that they desperately […]

Warriors Promoting Mike Dunleavy Jr. To General Manager

The Golden State Warriors and former general manager Bob Myers parted ways a few weeks ago, and they seemed to have found his replacement internally. Mike Dunleavy Jr. has been a part of the Warriors front office since 2018 and has served as both vice president of basketball operations and assistant general manager. His promotion […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/16/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/16/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's a massive 14-game slate and I'm here to guide you through the madness! Watch the rain and weather in the TOR-TEX and CIN-HOU games!   Starting Pitchers Each day we try to give you […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Cody Bellinger, Byron Buxton, Max Muncy, Kris Bryant, Ketel Marte

Each week brings a new set of highly valuable fantasy baseball hitters dealing with minor or major aliment, causing trouble for fantasy lineups. The middle part of the season can be the most draining for players and fantasy managers alike, but it's important to stay updated with the latest injury news. Let's take a look […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (Main Slate - 6/16/23): MLB DFS Lineups

Hey, RotoBallers! I'm back with another Friday edition of MLB DFS picks. Once again we have a jam-packed main slate on both sites with 14 games on tap tonight. This is potentially a weaker pitching slate than we typically see with slates of this size so we'll have to get that right. There are plenty […]

Jorge Alfaro and Vinnie Pasquantino Fantasy Baseball Updates - Ben Rosener’s MLB Beat

Major League Baseball’s regular season is here, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers missed in the winter months. Lineup news, actual games happening, constant waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage. This column aims to cover any fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains […]

Mitch Garver Taking Day Off Against Angels

Texas Rangers catcher Mitch Garver is taking the day off on Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels. Garver suffered a serious knee injury just six games into the regular season in early April and didn't return to the Rangers until June 3. In eight games since his return from the injured list, he's hit .300 […]

J.T. Realmuto Sitting Out Thursday Afternoon

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is out of the starting lineup Thursday afternoon against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Understandably, the veteran is getting an afternoon breather following a night game on Wednesday. Realmuto had been enduring an underwhelming season in 2023 but has exploded over his last three games. Over his last 14 trips to the […]

Jonathan Kuminga Could Be Moved For A Draft Pick

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly looking to acquire a high draft pick in exchange for a young prospect such as Jonathan Kuminga. Kuminga himself has looked quite promising for the Warriors, but the team appears ready to move on from him and there have been reports of Kuminga also looking for a change of […]