Mitch Garver, Jake Cave Getting Closer To Returning

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that catcher Mitch Garver (groin) and outfielder Jake Cave (back) could start their rehab assignments at Triple-A St. Paul next week. Garver was also able to catch a bullpen on Thursday. The 30-year-old has been sidelined since June 1 with his groin injury, but he'll be able to provide […]

Omar Narvaez Not In Friday’s Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez isn't in the team's lineup on Friday as they continue a four-game series against the Cincinnati Reds. The 29-year-old has been one of the best catchers in the majors and in fantasy so far, hitting .302 with a .398 on-base percentage and eight home runs in 241 plate appearances. He'll […]

Austin Nola Feeling Closer To A Return

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Nola (knee) said he "feels pretty close" to a return and continues to catch bullpen sessions and go through baserunning drills while using a knee brace. Nola could be sent on a rehab assignment within the next couple of days, according to manager Jayce Tingler. The Padres hope to get […]

Victor Caratini Injures Thumb Thursday

San Diego Padres catcher Victor Caratini (thumb) took a foul tip to his thumb in the 9-8 win over the Washington Nationals on Thursday. Caratini attempted to play through the pain but was eventually removed from the contest in the sixth inning. X-rays came back negative, but he should be considered day-to-day. Don't be surprised […]

Isaiah Stewart Suffers Injury During Scrimmage

Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (ankle) suffered an ankle injury during a scrimmage with the USA Select Team on Thursday. This sounds like a minor issue, but should conclude his stint at the mini-camp. The young big man showed impressive performances during the second half of the season. Sadly, Mason Plumlee is signed through 2023, […]

Luis Torrens Reaches Twice, Scores Thursday

Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens has found his way into some playing time since being called back up from Triple-A Tacoma on June 15, and he continued to contribute on Thursday, going 1-for-2 with a walk and a run scored. He's now reached base in eight of his last nine games. Torrens can be a […]

Ryan Jeffers Hits Sixth Homer In Thursday's Victory

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers clubbed his sixth homer of the season in Thursday's victory over the Detroit Tigers. Jeffers' homer registered an expected batting average of .850, thanks to a 25-degree launch angle and 103 MPH exit velocity. The 24-year-old backstop has shown what he's capable of with a full-time catching role, though he […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 7/9/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 7/9 Last week of action before the all-star break, let's make the most of it. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.    Top Tournament Stacks for 7/9/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of […]

Eric Haase Goes Yard In Loss To Twins

Detroit Tigers catcher/outfielder Eric Haase went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins. The home run was his 13th of the year and his fourth already this month. He hit third in the lineup for the first time this year in Thursday's game. He'd been slotting in between […]

The Outsiders: Deeper Hitting Prospects to Know for Dynasty Leagues

Welcome to the latest Outsiders update where I highlight prospects that should be on your radar in deep dynasty leagues. For "standard" dynasty leagues, we have RotoBaller's Premium Top 250 Dynasty Prospect Rankings, updated and maintained by our prospect guru Marc Hulet. But for you degenerates who participate in the deepest of dynasty leagues, you […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 7/9/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 7/9/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 14-game slate on tap tonight, and it will have a ton of offense. The highest-priced pitcher is Jake Odorizzi. That is […]

Keibert Ruiz Has Four Hits At Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Keibert Ruiz's hot streak continued on Thursday with a 4-for-5 performance at the plate. He singled twice, doubled, and homered. The 23-year-old catcher has hits in five of his last six games and is hitting .435 with three home runs and a BB-K ratio of 4-1 so far in July. On […]

Roberto Perez Homers Thursday Night

Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Thursday night's 7-4 win over the Kansas City Royals. Perez was just taken off the IL earlier this week and has quickly tallied seven total bases in his first four games. He is worth a look in deeper leagues as well as […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/9/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! We've got a 14-game slate on tap for the final Friday before the All-Star break. The only matchup not on our featured schedule is the Cardinals at the Cubs day game at Wrigley Field. As for the other 14, it all starts at 7:05 PM ET in Baltimore, with the White Sox and […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/9/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

FanDuel brings us a robust Friday night slate that features all but the Cardinals-Cubs afternoon tilt. We have some likely DFS-friendly games in Baltimore and Boston, which informs a pair of hitter decisions, and some vulnerable arms in other spots that can also be taken advantage of. There are also some very appealing salaries for […]

Dom Nunez Swats Three Hits

Colorado Rockies catcher Dom Nunez produced three hits, including two doubles, as his club avoided being swept in a 9-3 victory over the Diamondbacks. Nunez is now batting .173 with five home runs and 21 RBI. In his last seven games played the catcher has five hits. However, despite having a great game, Dom Nunez […]

Dom Nunez Has A Three-Hit Day

Colorado Rockies catcher Dom Nunez went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two runs scored, an RBI, and a walk in a 9-3 win over the Diamondbacks on Thursday. Nunez put Colorado on the board in the top of the second inning with an RBI double. He would pick up two more hits, including another double, and […]

Mets-Pirates Called Off Thursday Night

The game between the New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night has been postponed due to inclement weather. The contest will be made up on Saturday as part of a doubleheader. Pirates right-hander JT Brubaker and Mets right-hander Taijuan Walker were scheduled to toe the rubber for their respective squads on Thursday. Instead, […]

Martin Maldonado Looking For First Hit Of July

Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado went 0-for-2 Thursday in the Astros 2-1 loss to the A's. Maldonado was activated from the bereavement list on July 6 and is 0-for-9 since his return to the lineup. The veteran backstop is solid behind the dish and calls a good game but is offensively inept. Maldonado is slashing […]

Blue Jays-Orioles Postponed On Thursday

The game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles on Thursday has been postponed due to rain. The contest will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Sept. 11. Toronto right-hander Alek Manoah and Orioles right-handed opener Dillon Tate were set for the starts for their respective teams on Thursday. Manoah will […]

Willson Contreras Gets A Rare Day Off On Thursday

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras will receive a routine day off on Thursday versus the Philadelphia Phillies. Contreras will be replaced in the lineup by backup catcher Robinson Chirinos. Chirinos latched on with the Cubs earlier this week and is 1-for-2 with a home run for his new club. Chirinos will bat fifth versus Zach […]

Indians Agree To Minor League Deal With Wilson Ramos

According to Bernie Pleskoff, the Cleveland Indians have agreed to a minor league deal with catcher Wilson Ramos. Ramos was DFA'd by the Detroit Tigers on June 20th and has agreed to a minor league deal with the Cleveland Indians. He was having a rough season as he was slashing just .200/.238/.392 with six home […]

Willson Contreras Has Reached Base In Eight Straight Games

Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras continues to be productive at the plate. The catcher has reached base in eight consecutive games dating back to late June. That stretch hasn't included a home run, but he's hitting .308 with a .500 on-base percentage, 10 walks and just three strikeouts in 36 plate appearances during those eight […]

Nick Suzuki Tops Canadiens In Playoff Points

The Montreal Canadiens were defeated in the Stanley Cup finals in five games by the Tampa Bay Lightning but Nick Suzuki was one of many bright spots for the club. The 21-year-old center scored seven goals and recorded 16 points in 22 playoff games. That strong performance came on the heels of a solid regular […]

Tyler Stephenson Not In Thursday’s Lineup

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is not in the team's lineup for Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Stephenson has provided solid production for both the Reds and fantasy managers with a .280 average, a .382 on-base percentage and five home runs in 220 plate appearances this season. Tucker Barnhart is starting in his place […]

Marlins, Don Mattingly Agree To Exercise 2022 Option

The Miami Marlins and manager Don Mattingly agreed to exercise his 2022 option on Thursday, according to general manager Kim Ng. Despite plenty of criticism, Mattingly will remain in Miami for at least one more season after winning National League Manager of the Year in 2020 when the Fish surprised by going 31-29 and making […]

Elias Diaz Homers On Wednesday

Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 6-4 loss to the D-Backs on Wednesday. Diaz finally put the Rockies on the board in the top of the seventh inning with a solo home run. He took Matt Peacock deep to left field to get the score to 3-1. […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 7/8/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 7/8 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 7/8 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick […]

Tom Murphy Hits Three-Run Bomb Wednesday

Seattle Mariners catcher Tom Murphy had the biggest hit of the night for the Mariners Wednesday, a three-run home run that pulled the team within a run of the New York Yankees. Murphy also had a single and a walk in four plate appearances. The home run was Murphy's seventh of the year, and his […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/8/21): NBA DFS Lineups

Happy Thursday, Rotoballers! The Phoenix Suns grabbed Game 1 of the NBA Finals with a 118-105 victory. Now, they will look to take command of the series and grab one more win before they head to Milwaukee for games 3 and 4. Giannis Antetokounmpo surprised us all with a sudden recovery to start Game 1, and his […]