The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 19

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 19. 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 […]

Francisco Lindor Slugs A Homer And A Double Sunday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 3-for-4 in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Washington Nationals. Lindor's productive day at the plate included a home run and a double after smacking a homer just one game ago. His .236 batting average is quite a bit lower than his career batting average of .274. However, the […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 19

Welcome to Week 19 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of July 31- August 6, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN, Yahoo!, or Fantrax. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because we know points […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/30/23

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 […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Get your affairs in order with August right around the corner. MLB's trade deadline is nigh and the stove is already piping hot. Be ready to react in the coming days and keep on refreshing RotoBaller's news desk for the latest as it unfolds. […]

Marco Luciano (SS, SF)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 19

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Let's keep things in the Bay Area and highlight San Francisco prospect Marco Luciano, who was promoted by the Giants last week. The promotion was aggressive - Luciano only played six games in Triple-A, and he's only 21 years old - but he […]

Edouard Julien (SS, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 49% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Speaking of hot hitters, there are few players more scorching-hot right now than Edouard Julien, who posted an absurd .804 slugging percentage in the month of July. He didn't have enough plate appearances to qualify for the official MLB leaderboard, but if […]

Jon Berti (2B/3B/SS/OF, MIA) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Unlike Jake Burger, Jon Berti doesn't hit the ball out of the ballpark, but he gets on base and can occasionally nab you a few stolen bags. He was the stolen base leader in 2022, after all. Strangely, though, in a year where […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 19

Welcome to another week of sifting through top hitter streamers, RotoBallers! We are looking ahead at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 19 -- Monday, July 31 through Sunday, August 6. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 19

This week, we'll flip our calendars to August, which has plenty of ramifications in fantasy baseball. First and foremost, the trade deadline. Players will be swapping teams left and right, which can drastically change a player's value in fantasy. Heck, in AL-Only and NL-Only formats, some players can even become available when they weren't before. […]

Top Five Injured Players To Stash In Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

Welcome back to our top fantasy baseball injury stashes for Week 18, looking at IL players as of July 28. Today's list of injured MLB players to consider stashing off the fantasy baseball waiver wire includes Michael Wacha, Esteury Ruiz, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Thairo Estrada, and Liam Hendriks. In case you're not yet familiar, this list […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 19

We’re coming up on Week 19 of the fantasy baseball season. Trade deadline rumors might be fogging up your fantasy brain, but it's time to lock back in. 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, […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Trevor Story, Kris Bryant, Hunter Greene, Jose Urquidy, Max Freid, Cedric Mullins, more

This is the week in baseball when, even if your team is not in it, you pay attention. The week of the trade deadline. Big names and small names may get traded, freeing up playing time and taking away playing time. Injured players or rehabbing players may be traded. Last year, Harrison Bader was traded […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/30/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! Today's main slate features an enticing eight-game matinee mix on […]

Luisangel Acuna Heads To The Mets As Part Of Scherzer Deal

The Texas Rangers traded shortstop prospect Luisangel Acuna to the New York Mets as of the blockbuster deal to acquire ace Max Scherzer. Acuna is the younger brother of Atlanta Braves star outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. According to MLB Pipeline, Acuna is MLB's No. 44 prospect. The 21-year-old is slashing .323/.384/.472 with eight home runs […]

Brandon Drury Will Begin A Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Salt Lake. He's heading to Salt Lake on Sunday but the Bees don't play until Tuesday. Drury has been on the shelf since July 2 with a left shoulder contusion but the issue had been bothering him for several […]

Zach Neto Out Against Blue Jays

Los Angeles Angels rookie shortstop Zach Neto (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays after he was scratched from Friday's lineup with back stiffness. Neto returned for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers and went 1-for-5, but he continues to deal with back issues […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty News and Notes: Riley Greene, Jarren Duran, Ha-Seong Kim, and More!

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 […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/29/23

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 […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/29/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun weekend DFS slate. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! We have a jam-packed Saturday with a 13-game main slate and a lot of plays to break down. Let's get to it! This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks […]

Eric Cross' Top 50 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (July)

The July Top 500 prospect rankings update is always my favorite update during the season. Why? Well, I get to add all the recent MLB draft prospects to the mix which was around 70 overall in my top 500. This time of year truly fits the term "Christmas in July" for us prospect rankers. These […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Adolis Garcia, Yandy Diaz, Corbin Carroll, Bryson Stott

Welcome RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball breakout hitters article for Week 18. As always, we are here to bring you a few MLB hitters whose advanced metrics are popping out. My name is Joshua Costello, and I will be giving you 3-5 hitter names that seem to have sustainable improved production this season. Most of […]

Brandon Crawford Should Return Sunday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (knee) received at-bats against a minor-league pitcher on Friday. He's feeling good and should return from the 10-day injured list to play on Sunday against the Boston Red Sox. Crawford's knee injury was never considered serious, leaving him in play to return from the injured list when eligible. The […]

Andrew Velazquez Batting Ninth On Friday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrew Velazquez will remain in the lineup for Friday's meeting against the Blue Jays. Zach Neto (back) was scratched, so Velazquez will hit ninth versus Kevin Gausman. Unfortunately, the 29-year-old has struggled against right-handed throwers this season, batting .195, meaning he's not the best fantasy option for those looking for someone […]

Zach Neto Scratched Against Toronto

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (back) is out of the lineup ahead of Friday's series opener versus the Blue Jays. The 22-year-old continues to be bothered by lingering back stiffness, so there's a chance he will miss more time moving ahead. In the meantime, Andrew Velazquez will take Neto's spot and bat ninth against […]

Gunnar Henderson Returns From Injury

Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson (back) is back at shortstop and is hitting leadoff for the O's on Friday against the visiting New York Yankees and right-hander Gerrit Cole. Henderson left Tuesday's game early with lower-back pain and sat out of Wednesday's contest, but he's good to go heading into the weekend after having another […]

Is Amed Rosario A Good Fit On The Dodgers? Fantasy Baseball Outlook

The trade deadline frenzy is in full swing, and a big trade has already been made. The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired shortstop Amed Rosario from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard.  One of the weaker spots in this Dodgers lineup is the shortstop position, with veteran infielder Miguel Rojas taking the […]

Giants Looking For Middle-Infield Help

The San Francisco Giants are looking for middle-infield help as the Aug. 1 trade deadline quickly approaches, according to sources. They have touched base with the Kansas City Royals about second baseman Nicky Lopez and the St. Louis Cardinals about shortstop Paul DeJong. The Cardinals also have Tommy Edman and Brendan Donovan, who are both […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/28/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/28/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's a pretty loaded 14-game slate on a Friday night with no shortage of options at every position. These slates are tough, but I am going to do my best to help you navigate it […]

Main Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/28/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another slate of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! We have a typical Friday main slate on our hands […]