Hitters To Improve for Fantasy Baseball - Analyzing BABIP+ and xBA Studs

Welcome to the Week 12 edition of Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds for the 2023 fantasy baseball season! Be sure to also check out all of our Statcast analysis for fantasy baseball, including the weekly series by Connelly Doan about Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds. Don't look now but we're roughly a month away from […]

Bam Adebayo Posts 11th Playoff Double-Double

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo had his 11th double-double of the 2023 postseason on Monday against Denver, but his efforts weren't enough for the team to extend the season as Miami went down 4-1 in the Finals with a 94-89 defeat. Adebayo scored 20 points on 9-for-20 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds while posting one […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/13/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! It's another terrific Tuesday slate featuring 14 pitchers, only three of which are lefties; Brandon Williamson at Kansas City, Patrick Corbin vs. Houston, and Hogan Harris vs. Tampa Bay. There is no Coors game today, but we have matchups in hitter-friendly Fenway Park, Camden Yards, and Kauffman Stadium, with the O's and […]

Nikola Jokic Voted Finals MVP

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was unanimously voted the 2023 NBA Finals MVP after the team secured the championship title with a 94-89 victory over Miami Monday. The Joker had 28 points, 16 rebounds, four assists and one block in the final game, shooting an extremely efficient 12-for-16 from the field. He averaged a sensational […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/13/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! We've got a massive 14-game slate to get us through another day of MLB DFS. Today's action starts at 7:05 PM ET, with the Blue Jays meeting the Orioles. Then the slate wraps up at 10:10 PM ET with the White Sox […]

J.T. Realmuto Hits For Cycle Monday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto had quite a night at the plate in Monday's 9-8 loss to the Diamondbacks. Realmuto went 4-for-4 with a single, double, triple, solo home run, three RBI, and a walk. It was the third completed cycle of the season and brings the 32-year-old's slash line to .256/.304/.460 with six HR, […]

J.T. Realmuto Re-Enters The Lineup Monday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is back in the starting lineup Monday night versus Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Tommy Henry. The veteran backstop got the afternoon off on Sunday against the Dodgers but predictably gets right back to it Monday night in Arizona. The 32-year-old is in the midst of a down 2023 season as he's […]

Carson Kelly Activated, Starting Monday Versus Phillies

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly (forearm) has been activated from the 60-day injured list to make his season debut Monday against Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Matt Strahm. Kelly suffered a right forearm fracture in spring training but will look to get started on the right foot after a down 2022 season. The 28-year-old hit just .211 […]

Salvador Perez Not On The Trade Block

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez is not being shopped by the team despite a recent report stating the club could trade its long-time backstop. Royals general manager JJ Picollo said while the report was accurate that a team inquired about Perez, trading him is "not something we're looking to do." Trading Perez would obviously […]

Elias Diaz Returns To Rockies Lineup Monday

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz (head) is back behind the plate and is hitting cleanup on Monday against the Boston Red Sox and left-hander James Paxton. Diaz was removed from Saturday's game early after taking a foul tip to the mask and he sat out of Sunday's series finale, but he'll be back in there […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/12/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/12/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Just a regular old Monday and a relatively small main slate (7 games) that starts at 7:10.   Starting Pitchers Each day we try to give you some pitchers to target at each price tier, […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 12

Welcome to Week 12 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitters. We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make […]

RIVAL Fantasy NBA DFS Props - Over/Under Picks for Monday, June 12, 2023

Welcome to our Rival Fantasy NBA DFS prop picks for Monday, June 12, 2023.  With the Nuggets up 3-1 on the Miami Heat, not only will Nikola Jokic be in prime position to win his first championship, but the Heat can cause some serious chaos with a win tonight. Rival Fantasy is a new DFS prop […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 12

Welcome back to The Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on the hot seat […]

Oilers Have Travis Konecny On Their Radar

Kurt Leavins of The Edmonton Journal has reported that the Edmonton Oilers have their eye on Philadelphia Flyers forward Travis Konecny. A "contact with connections to the player" has told Leavins that Edmonton is one of a number of teams that are looking at Konecny, who had an impressive year on a struggling team with […]

Scott Laughton Attracting Lot Of Interest Around The League

Philadelphia Flyers forward Scott Laughton has reportedly become a hot commodity in the NHL. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman has reported that "many teams" talked with Flyers general manager Danny Briere about a potential Laughton deal at Saturday's draft combine. The 29-year-old is a versatile player who has just had a career year offensively with 43 points […]

2023 NBA Mock Draft: Lottery Pick Predictions

Today, RotoBallers, I'm going to be doing an NBA mock draft. The draft is really going to be based on overall team fit, projected draft range, and my opinion on the best landing spot. Throughout this mock draft, I will consider the strengths and weaknesses of the available prospects, the needs of the teams, and […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (6/12/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We're set for what could well be the final NBA DFS slate of the 2022-23 marathon, as the Nuggets are large favorites to prevail in Game 5 and clinch the series in the process. As customary, we're dealing with DraftKings and FanDuel single-game slates Monday, which feature multiplier spots on both sites (detailed over the […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 12

We’re coming up on Week 12 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, […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 12

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! We are looking ahead at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 12 - Monday, June 12 through Sunday, June 18. 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 waiver wire streamers […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates On Vinnie Pasquantino, Eloy Jimenez, Charlie Blackmon, Yordan Alvarez

It's a new week. Hopefully, everyone made it through the weekend unscathed in terms of injuries. But for those not as fortunate, hopefully things will turn around soon. Let's take a look at injured hitters, including Vinnie Pasquantino, Eloy Jimenez, Charlie Blackmon, Yordan Alvarez, and more. These are some of the latest fantasy baseball injury updates […]

Bam Adebayo Good To Go For Game 5

Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (shoulder) is available for Game 5 of the NBA Finals versus Denver. Adebayo's shoulder issue isn't anything new, and he'll likely need to address it further after the season. But for now, he'll be on the floor for the pivotal matchup. The 25-year-old has played exceptionally well in this series, […]

Cody Zeller Available On Monday Night

Miami Heat center Cody Zeller (nose) is good to go ahead of Monday's playoff matchup against Denver. The big man was listed on the injury report because of a nasal fracture before this series, so his availability isn't a surprise. However, Zeller has averaged only 6.5 minutes per game in the NBA Finals, meaning he […]

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 middle of June means we've got about 65 games behind us and under 100 to go. You need to be upfront regarding your fantasy baseball team's needs because the runway for takeoff only gets shorter as the calendar turns. We're about to comb […]

Elias Diaz Absent From The Rockies Lineup On Sunday

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz (head) is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the San Diego Padres. The veteran backstop exited Saturday's contest early after being struck in the face mask with a foul tip so that explains why he's out on Sunday. He's not in danger of landing on the injured […]

Ryan Mountcastle, Adley Rutschman Both Out Sunday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (illness) and catcher Adley Rutschman are both out of the lineup on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals. Mountcastle hasn't played since June 8 due to an illness, but he could be available off the bench against KC. He's struggled of late as well, hitting .188 (9-for-48) with a […]

Chandler Stephenson Leads Team Offensively In Game 4 Victory

Vegas Golden Knights center Chandler Stephenson scored two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. Stephenson opened the scoring less than two minutes into the game, and he added another goal on a one-timer at the midway mark of the second period to bring his total to 10 goals […]

Aleksander Barkov Records First Points Of Stanley Cup Final

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov recorded his first goal and assist of the series in Saturday's 3-2 loss in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. Barkov went pointless in the first three games before contributing with the multi-point performance in Saturday's contest, while his goal brought the team within one at the start of […]

Jusuf Nurkic's Future In Doubt In Portland

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic could be out the door this offseason with the team reportedly ready to move on from him. It is believed that Portland will try to move Nurkic in a trade alongside Damian Lillard if the franchise indeed decides to part ways with the superstar. "I would not say it […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/11/23

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 […]