Rays Use 19th Pick On Brayden Taylor

With the 19th pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, the Tampa Bay Rays selected shortstop Brayden Taylor. While the Rays sometimes use their draft picks in unorthodox ways, Taylor is far from a surprise. The TCU product has shown defensive prowess on the left side of the infield; he has an arm strong enough for […]

Jacob Gonzalez Picked 15th By White Sox

The Chicago White Sox selected University of Mississippi shortstop Jacob Gonzalez with the 15th pick of the 2023 MLB Draft. Gonzalez was the national freshman of the year in 2021 and then led Ole Miss to a College World Series title in 2022. Mississippi fell off big this year, but Gonzalez improved his overall game, […]

Matt Shaw Selected By Cubs With 13th Pick

The Chicago Cubs drafted University of Maryland shortstop Matt Shaw with the 13th selection in the 2023 MLB draft. Shaw draws a lot of comparisons to former Maryland infielder Brandon Lowe, now with the Rays. Shaw was the Cape Cod MVP last summer before hitting .341/.445/.697 for the Terrapins with 24 home runs and 18 […]

Diamondbacks Draft Tommy Troy With 12th Pick

The Arizona Diamondbacks selected Stanford infielder Tommy Troy with the 12th selection in the 2023 MLB draft. Troy becomes the first Stanford player drafted in the first round since Nico Hoerner and Kris Bubic were both selected in the 2018 first round. Troy posted a balanced line in 2023, with a .394/.478/.699 slash line. He […]

Jacob Wilson Taken Sixth Overall By A's In 2023 Draft

Grand Canyon University shortstop Jacob Wilson was selected by the Oakland Athletics with the sixth pick in the 2023 MLB draft. Wilson is the son of former MLB shortstop Jack Wilson. He is widely considered to have the best eye and contact skills at the draft, and like his father, he's an elite defender at […]

Jackson Holliday Promoted To Double-A

Baltimore Orioles prospect Jackson Holliday is getting promoted from High-A Aberdeen to Double-A Bowie. The 19-year-old has played well since being selected No. 1 overall in the 2022 MLB Draft, so it's obvious he hasn't wasted any time to make an impact. At this rate, Holliday is progressing faster than anticipated, although it's anyone's guess […]

Ha-Seong Kim Back In The Lineup On Sunday

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim (toe) is back in the lineup on Sunday, starting at second base and batting leadoff against Max Scherzer and the New York Mets. Kim missed Saturday's game after he hurt his toe while kicking a water cooler in frustration. Kim has put together a solid first half of the […]

Brandon Crawford Sitting Out On Sunday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Colorado Rockies. The veteran shortstop left Saturday's contest early with hamstring tightness, so the Giants are giving him an extra day of rest right before the All-Star break. Casey Schmitt is filling in at shortstop and batting […]

Brendan Donovan Not In The Lineup On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan (arm) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Donovan has been dealing with a sore arm for the last few weeks, forcing him to be in and out of the lineup. He's had trouble throwing the ball so he's just been at DH […]

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 MLB All-Star break offers a breather. A time for reflection, and a time to strategize. Collect yourself and assess the strengths and weaknesses of the first half. Fire off some trade offers and make a clear strategy for the coming months. Do you […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 16

Welcome to Week 16 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of July 10 - July 16, 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 […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 16

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 16 - Monday, July 10 through Sunday, July 16. 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 16

Folks, we've made it to the MLB All-Star Break. The players may be taking a rest, but there's no time for a break in the cutthroat world of the waiver wire. Your league is running waivers, so we're here grinding to provide the best advice possible. The games after the All-Star Game may be called […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/9/23

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 […]

CJ Abrams (2B/SS, WAS) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Breakouts don't always happen instantaneously, just look at CJ Abrams. The former sixth-overall pick hasn't lived up to the hype thus far in the majors, but if we look under the hood, we find a very enticing skill set for fantasy. First […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa (2B/SS/OF NYY) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Yankee offense has been going in reverse since losing Aaron Judge (toe) at the start of June. The exception to that trend is Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who has been quite productive in that time despite all the struggles from his teammates. Isiah […]

Ezequiel Tovar (SS, COL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Could this be it? Could this be the week Ezequiel Tovar finally cracks the 50% rostered threshold for the first time since April? It's getting old writing up the same player every week, but then again, he's still available in over half […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 16

We’re coming up on Week 16 of the fantasy baseball season. The All-Star break may give the baseball world a breather for a few days, but now is no time to rest. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will outline the […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/9/23): 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 10-game matinee mix. The […]

Brandon Crawford Exits Early With Hamstring Tightness

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (hamstring) exited Saturday's game against the Rockies with left hamstring tightness. He sustained the injury while running to first base during the sixth inning. The 36-year-old went 0-for-3 before leaving. According to Giants manager Gabe Kapler, the injury doesn't appear to be severe, and Crawford will likely be held […]

Nasim Nunez Wins Futures Game MVP Award

Miami Marlins infield prospect Nasim Nunez won the Futures Game MVP award. The infielder supplied most of the NL's scoring in the MLB Futures game, driving in three runs off a bases-clearing double. The 2019 second-round pick is struggling with Double-A Pensacola this season, slashing .211/.330/.289 with four home runs, 31 RBI, and 47 runs […]

Ha-Seong Kim Not In Saturday's Lineup

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim (toe) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the New York Mets. The 27-year-old jammed his toe during Friday's loss versus the Mets and is considered day-to-day. The toe injury came at the wrong time for Kim, who was starting to heat up at the plate. He had […]

Brandon Crawford Exits Early On Saturday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (leg) was pulled out early during Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The veteran infielder appeared to have injured his leg while running to first base during the sixth inning of Saturday's game. The Giants removed him as a precaution from this contest. The expectation is that Crawford will […]

Yu Chang Taking Saturday Off

Boston Red Sox infielder Yu Chang (wrist, hand) won't play on Saturday. Skipper Alex Cora stated the 27-year-old would suit up for two of the three games versus the A's, so it appears he's in line to return for the series finale on Sunday. Chang recently returned from a lengthy stint on the injured list […]

Pablo Reyes To Remain Out Beyond All-Star Break

Boston Red Sox infielder Pablo Reyes (abdomen) won't rejoin the big club before the All-Star break. The 29-year-old, who has been out a few weeks because of an abdominal strain, recently began a rehab assignment. He's played well during his time in Triple-A, with skipper Alex Cora stating, "he's doing well." However, with Yu Chang […]

Jordan Westburg Not In The Lineup On Saturday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg is not in the lineup on Saturday against the Minnesota Twins. Ramón Urias (third base) and Adam Frazier (second base) are getting starts to round out the Orioles infield, leaving the rookie Westburg on the bench for this one. The 24-year-old has been rock-solid since his call-up, slashing .314/.400/.457 with […]

Cubs Place Dansby Swanson On 10-Day Injured List

The Chicago Cubs placed shortstop Dansby Swanson (heel) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 6) with a left-heel contusion on Saturday and recalled infielder Miles Mastrobuoni from Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move. Swanson will go on the shelf to close out the first half of the season after injuring his heel on […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/8/23

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 […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty Notes - Andrew Abbott, Spencer Steer, Sebastian Walcott, 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 […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Bobby Witt Jr., Jesus Sanchez, David Peralta, Yainer Diaz

Welcome RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball breakout hitters article for Week 15. 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 […]