A's Reinstate Stephen Vogt From Injured List

The Oakland Athletics reinstated catcher Stephen Vogt (knee) from the injured list on Tuesday and called up infielder Matt Davidson from Triple-A Las Vegas. In corresponding moves, Sheldon Neuse was optioned to the minors and reliever Parker Markel was designated for assignment. Vogt was out with a sprained right knee since late April, and he […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/7/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/7/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our […]

Danny Jansen Fine After Hit By Pitch

Toronto Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said that catcher Danny Jansen (hand) is "fine" after being hit by a pitch on his left hand in the eighth inning on Monday against the Kansas City Royals. Jansen finished off the game behind the plate and is undergoing precautionary X-rays to make sure there's no structural damage […]

Alejandro Kirk Pushes Hitting Streak To Four Games

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk pushed his hitting streak to four consecutive games on Monday as the Blue Jays routed the Kansas City Royals 8-0 in the series opener. Kirk is quietly becoming one of the most dependable players in terms of getting on base in baseball this year. Kirk ranks in the top […]

Hitter Advanced Metrics Risers and Fallers - xSLG for Week 9

Rolling windows are one of the most effective ways to discern who the biggest risers and fallers are in a given area. Since power is at a premium this year, it seems only natural to examine expected slugging. For reference, here's the official definition according to MLB.com: "Expected Slugging Percentage (xSLG) is formulated using exit […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/7/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back my fellow RotoBallers to our free daily article for MLB DFS lineup picks and value plays.  It's Tuesday and we're ready to rock out with a full slate of MLB games. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 6/7/2022, Main Slate at 7:05 pm Eastern […]

Tyler Stephenson Plates Two Monday, Stays Hot

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson continued to produce at the plate in Monday's 7-0 win over the Diamondbacks. The 25-year-old backstop went 2-for-3 with a single, a double, two RBI, and a walk. Stephenson has hit well this season, slashing .306/.365/.455 with four home runs and 28 RBI. His numbers may not be the flashiest, […]

Joel Embiid Already Putting In Work

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was nearly named the league's MVP in 2021-22. However, he narrowly fell short, with Nikola Jokic claiming the award for the second consecutive time. With the Sixers falling short during the playoffs, Embiid has already begun preparing for the new season by putting in work on the perimeter and improving […]

Mitchell Robinson Drawing Interest From Bulls

Center Mitchell Robinson is on the Bulls' radar heading toward the summer. Robinson, who will be an unrestricted free agent, averaged 8.6 rebounds, 8.5 points, and 1.8 blocks last season. Chicago is looking to fortify things in the middle, so making a move for the 24-year-old may be on the horizon. Nevertheless, Robinson hasn't been […]

Bulls Reportedly Interested In Rudy Gobert

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert has been rumored to be on the move for months. However, speculation increased even more after the Jazz lost to the Mavericks during the playoffs and with the resignation of former head coach Quin Snyder. The Bulls are reportedly interested in acquiring the big man's services, mainly as an upgrade […]

Deandre Ayton Likely On The Move

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton might've played his final game with the organization. The young center wants a max deal this offseason, but the Suns appear to be hesitant about giving him that extension. That being said, Ayton could very well be traded this offseason, assuming the two sides can't agree on a deal. He […]

Rangers-Guardians Postponed Monday

The game between the Texas Rangers and Cleveland Guardians on Monday has been postponed due to inclement weather and has been rescheduled as part of a traditional doubleheader starting at 3:10 pm on Tuesday, June 7. Right-hander Jon Gray was scheduled to start on the mound for the Rangers, while right-hander Cal Quantrill was the […]

Nazem Kadri Undergoes Thumb Surgery

Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri has undergone thumb surgery and it's likely that he will miss the rest of the playoffs. The Avalanche had already ruled the forward out for the rest of the Western Conference Finals after he was hurt early in Game 3. Colorado had no trouble cruising to a 4-2 win without […]

Ryan Strome Should Be Fine For Game 4

New York Rangers forward Ryan Strome (lower body) shouldn't miss any games after getting hurt in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Tampa Bay. He managed to soak in just 7:22 of action in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals, leaving in the second period after getting hurt when Ondrej Palat shoved him from behind. Things […]

Austin Hedges Remains Day-To-Day

Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges (hip) is likely to be out of the starting lineup for a few days. The organization considers Hedges day-to-day with a left hip injury. He tweaked his hip during Friday's game and hasn't played since then. It's possible that Hedges lands on the injured list, but the organization might wait […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/6/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/6/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. A very short six-game slate that starts at 6:40 Eastern tonight. Not a lot going on after a super busy week of games last week with Memorial Day on Monday. We get a bit of […]

Ryan Strome Exits Game 3 With Injury

New York Rangers forward Ryan Strome suffered a lower-body injury in Sunday's Game 3 against Tampa Bay, logging just 7:22 of action. He was hurt in the second period on a cross-check by Ondrej Palat. The 29-year-old tried to continue on but was able to get only one more shift in. With nine points to […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/6/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, Rotoballers! We kick off the first full week of June with a teeny, tiny six-game slate. DraftKings and FanDuel will include the "early" game between Arizona and Cincinnati, so contests will lock at 6:40 pm Eastern on 6/4/2022. If you were to ask Pete Campbell from Mad Men how pitching looked tonight, he would […]

Quin Snyder Resigns As Jazz Head Coach

Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder resigned on Sunday. It was speculated that the franchise was looking to offer him a lucrative extension, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in the NBA. However, Snyder has been reportedly upset with the team's direction, which ultimately caused the relationship to deteriorate. Nonetheless, with Snyder now gone, […]

Robert Williams III Available For Game 2

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (knee) is available for Game 2 of the NBA Finals versus Golden State. Per head coach Ime Udoka, Williams is day-to-day for the rest of the postseason, meaning the big man's availability is not guaranteed for any of the remaining contests. He's also not a lock to see consistent […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We've flipped the switch to June as we approach the 33% mark on our lovely fantasy baseball season. We'll all be learning together how the summer weather affects parks that just installed humidors in 2022, but don't get cute trying to be a mad […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 9

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers 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 sure to highlight where players are the best […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 9

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 […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Targets for Fantasy Baseball: ROS Strategy and Landscape

Every year we hear about how awful the catcher landscape is in fantasy baseball. People bemoan having to roster one and laugh at those who play in leagues where they have to carry two. However, catchers are people too. OK, we're actually not going to go down that road this time. Instead, we're going to […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Fantasy Baseball - Week 9

It is hard to believe that June is already here! We are approaching the part of the season where the weather will warm up, and hopefully, more offense will come. Meanwhile, team's playoff hopes are becoming more clear, while we are starting to get a better idea of what to expect from specific players for […]

Brayden Point Still Out For Game 3

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point (lower body) remains unavailable for Sunday's Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. He's been back skating for a while and was also on the ice Sunday morning but Tampa still has to continue the battle without him. The 26-year-old hasn't played since Game 7 of the first-round matchup […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (6/5/22): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

We all knew there was a chance that the Celtics would steal at least one game in San Francisco, but the way they did it in Game 1 to kick off the series was something to behold. Boston entered the fourth quarter trailing by 12 points, but they wound up winning by 12 points as […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/5/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/5/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/5/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of our free MLB DFS lineup picks and value plays. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 6/5/2022, Main Slate at 1:35 pm Eastern Time. The lineup will range from some elite players to mid-priced options, and value plays. The main […]

Willson Contreras Records Two Hits On Saturday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (ankle) returned to the lineup on Saturday after missing the previous contest. The 30-year-old catcher played in both games of Saturday's doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. He went 2-for-9 with an RBI double in his return. Contreras is hitting .275/.396/.519 with nine homers, 22 RBI this season. Fantasy managers […]