Luis Torrens Lands On Injured List With Shoulder Injury

The Seattle Mariners placed catcher Luis Torrens (shoulder) on the injured list on Monday. Fellow catcher Andrew Knapp was called up from Triple-A to fill his roster spot. Torrens injured his shoulder during the team's brawl with the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday. The 26-year-old hasn't been able to produce much offensively so far this […]

Carson Kelly Homers Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly went deep Sunday for his first home run of the season. He also walked in four plate appearances, driving in two runs and scoring two more. Kelly has struggled to a .122/.173/.178 slash line with six RBI and seven runs scored in his first 95 plate appearances of the season, […]

Steven Stamkos Sets New Postseason Scoring Record

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos finished the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs with 19 points in 23 games, setting his new scoring record. The Lightning captain grabbed his 19th point via his 11th goal in Sunday's Game 6 against Colorado when he gave his side an early lead. Stamkos finished the Final with two goals […]

Nathan MacKinnon Leads Avalanche To Cup Win

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon factored in both goals as the team finished off the Stanley Cup Final with a 2-1 Game 6 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. He scored his 13th goal of the playoffs early in the second period to tie the game and recorded an assist as Artturi Lehkonen scored the […]

Hitter Advanced Metrics Leaders - Sweet Spot% for Week 12

This week, we'll dig down to a more micro level in order to see what we can take away from the leaderboard in sweet spot rate. That's essentially the goal for all hitters when they initiate a swing - to get that ideal trajectory that often results in a base hit and is necessary to […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/27/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/24/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. A smaller Monday slate as we ease into the week, but we still have nine games on the board which is a good size, provided we don't see rainouts. Let's break it down.   Top […]

Mining the Minors for Hot Prospect Hitters and Call-Ups - Francisco Alvarez, Vinnie Pasquantino, Mark Vientos, and more

When we ran the first installment of this piece back in April, we were hoping to identify some hot-hitting minor leagues who may not be on our radars. Yes, we had some big names like Nolan Gorman and former trendy prospects like Luis Garcia, but the first installment also pointed us to Jack Suwinski and […]

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 […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/27/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We return to normal after the chopped-up Saturday and Sunday slates with a nice nine-game lineup for our primetime entertainment tonight. There's a little something for everyone on this one. We have the Dodgers in Coors. We have the Twins playing Cleveland again. It feels like they have been playing them for most of June. […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Would you believe it's almost July? Yes, the calendar is preparing to turn once again as we spin on this little planet and approach the All-Star break. Think about the ups and downs you've witnessed in your fantasy leagues so far and then get […]

Mitch Garver Contemplating Season-Ending Forearm Surgery

Texas Rangers catcher/designated hitter Mitch Garver (forearm) spoke to reporters on Sunday and stated that he is considering surgery on his right forearm that would end his 2022 season. Garver has a flexor tendon injury in his right forearm. The injury has prevented him from playing catcher this year and Garver also believes it has […]

Yermin Mercedes Called Up, Brandon Crawford To Injured List

The San Francisco Giants have called up catcher/designated hitter Yermin Mercedes from Triple-A. In a corresponding move, shortstop Brandon Crawford (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list, a move that is retroactive to June 25. Mercedes was claimed off waivers by the Giants a little over a week ago. He is known for being […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/26/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/26/22 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 […]

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

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 […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Fantasy Baseball - Week 12

Right now, the quality of baseball appears to be at an all-time high. Playoff races are heating up, and this week especially, that's leading to highly-contested matchups between premier teams. More of this to come, please! Fantasy baseball teams are built through the draft, but an argument can be made that leagues are won through […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/26/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of our MLB DFS lineup picks. Once again it's Sunday Funday, and we're ready for another juicy slate of MLB action. For those who are not familiar, welcome back my fellow RotoBallers to our free daily article for MLB DFS lineup picks and value plays. This article will provide my […]

Tyler Stephenson Could Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (hand) could begin a rehab assignment in 7-10 days, according to manager David Bell. Stephenson has been out for two weeks with a fractured hand, and the initial timeline for his return was set at 4-6 weeks. If he does start his rehab in a week, he would be on […]

Pistons No Longer Targeting Deandre Ayton?

Upcoming restricted free-agent center Deandre Ayton was reportedly on the Detroit Pistons wish list. However, after the team selected Memphis big man Jalen Duren during the 2022 NBA draft, it appears that Detroit has now had a change of heart. The 23-year-old is still likely on his way out of Phoenix, with teams like the […]

Alejandro Kirk Back In There Against Brewers

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (hand) is back in the starting lineup on Saturday against Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Corbin Burnes, serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup. Kirk injured his left hand when he was hit by a backswing on Friday, but X-rays came back negative and he will return to the starting […]

Steve Clifford Returning To Charlotte

The Hornets have hired Steve Clifford to serve as its head coach. This will be Clifford's second stint at the helm for Charlotte, holding the position for five seasons and leading the team to two playoff appearances before his departure in 2018. The 60-year-old is known for his defensive prowess. His experience guiding young up-and-coming […]

James McCann Returns To The Lineup On Saturday

New York Mets catcher James McCann (wrist) is making his return to the starting lineup for Saturday's game against left-hander Trevor Rogers and the Miami Marlins. McCann was activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. However, he was held out of Friday's game as Tomas Nido served as the team's catcher for the contest. […]

Adley Rutschman Getting A Breather On Saturday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is absent from the starting lineup for Saturday's game against right-hander Lance Lynn and the Chicago White Sox. Robinson Chirinos will be behind the plate and batting seventh in the game. Rutschman has been quietly putting together a nice recent stretch at the plate. Over his last four games, he's […]

Jonah Heim Takes A Seat Saturday

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Washington Nationals. It's just a normal day of rest for Heim, but make sure to remove him from all fantasy lineups. The 26-year-old switch-hitting backstop is hitting just .184 (7-for-38) with two home runs, seven RBI and nine strikeouts in […]

Week 12 MLB Injury News and Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates

June is coming to a close already and July starts at the end of this coming week.  The baseball season is now picking up speed. Division races are starting to take shape and so are the races in our fantasy leagues. Offenses continue to surge with the warm weather. Also with the warm weather comes […]

X-Rays Negative On Alejandro Kirk's Hand

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (hand) was removed from Friday night's game against the Milwaukee Brewers due to a left hand contusion. The injury occurred in the seventh inning of the game after his glove hand was hit by a backswing from Brewers outfielder Jonathan Davis. Kirk underwent X-rays on his hand after the […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/25/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It was a mixed bag of results for me yesterday, but I had enough Aaron Nola and Jeffrey Springs on the hill to offset some terrible performances by the White Sox and Cardinals. You only needed a few Dodgers, but cash lines were low enough that you also didn't need full stacks of any team […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/25/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/25/22 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 […]

Salvador Perez Out Eight Weeks

Kansas City Royals skipper Mike Matheny said that catcher Salvador Perez (thumb) had successful surgery, and he was told that Perez would hopefully be able to return in eight weeks. Perez suffered a torn UCL in his left thumb and will be out for at least the next two months. The 32-year-old veteran was hitting […]

Brayden Point A Game-Time Decision For Friday

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Friday's Game 5 against the Colorado Avalanche. The Lightning have been without one of their best players for two games, but it's possible that the defending champions get Point back for Friday's elimination battle. According to reports, the 26-year-old star forward […]

Brian Serven Out Again Friday

Colorado Rockies rookie catcher Brian Serven is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Minnesota Twins. It will be the third straight game that Serven starts on the bench in favor of Elias Diaz. Serven has been solid for the Rockies while splitting time with Diaz behind the plate, as he's hitting .295/.358/.492 […]