Royce Lewis Homers In Season Debut

Minnesota Twins shortstop/third baseman Royce Lewis had a memorable return from the injured list in Monday's 7-5 extra-innings win over the Astros. Making his season debut, Lewis went 2-for-5 with a single, a three-run home run, and four RBI. The 23-year-old's return came one year after suffering an ACL tear in his right knee. Lewis […]

Davis Wendzel Flashing Power In Minors

Texas Ranger minor league shortstop Davis Wendzel, a Baylor product, was selected in the first round of the 2019 draft. Offensively, he does a good job putting bat to ball on pitches in the zone but remains vulnerable when chasing pitches away. He has shown flashes of power at times but doesn't project as someone […]

Aledmys Diaz Hitting Cleanup Monday

Oakland A's utility player Aledmys Diaz is hitting out of the cleanup spot Monday against Braves right-hander Michael Soroka, who happens to be making his season debut. It's a rare spot in the order for Diaz, as Monday marks just his second start of the season out of the four-hole while he is one of […]

Jorge Polanco Could Return Soon

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (hamstring) did sprints and running drills on the field before the team's game on Sunday and looked pretty good. Polanco could return soon from the injured list. The 29-year-old infielder is already eligible to return from the 10-day injured list, and his activation could come as early as Tuesday. […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/29/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/29/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have a split slate today on Memorial Day, so I will try to give you some all-inclusive analysis for both slates! FanDuel and DraftKings slates match for once with both sites running their main […]

Marcelo Mayer Promoted To Double-A

Boston Red Sox shortstop Marcelo Mayer has been promoted to Double-A Portland on Sunday. The 20-year-old slashed .291/.365/.532 with seven homers, 33 RBI and four stolen bases in 34 games at High-A Greenville. He was selected by the Red Sox fourth overall during the 2021 draft. Honestly, that might've been a steal as there were […]

Zach McKinstry (2B/SS/3B/OF, DET) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Perhaps it's because he plays for the Tigers, but Zach McKinstry is another player whose stellar performance is flying under the radar this season. He sports a .291/.410/.444 slash with four home runs, six doubles, and eight stolen bases. That includes some truly […]

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 weather is heating up and so are many options available on many waiver wires. Follow the data and try to be realistic about who is a hot streak and who has staying power with long-term appeal. Of course, we're here to help with […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 10

We’re coming up on week 10 of the fantasy baseball season. The season seems to enter a slight lull in June, but you can't afford to rest now. 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 Reports for Hitters - Updates On Juan Soto, Anthony Rizzo, Max Muncy, Giancarlo Stanton

Happy Memorial Day. As we enter a new week, there are fresh updates on some of the top fantasy baseball performers. While some aren't encouraging, other players are working their way back. Let's take a look at injured hitters, including Juan Soto, Anthony Rizzo, Max Muncy, Giancarlo Stanton, and more. These are some of the […]

Zach Neto (SS, LAA) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: When a player with only 44 games of minor-league experience is promoted straight to the majors, a harsh and lengthy learning period is expected. And for the first 13 games of Zach Neto's career, it looked just like that. In his first […]

Edouard Julien (SS, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With Jorge Polanco back on the 10-day IL, a spot for rookie Edouard Julien opened up. Promoted from Triple-A St. Paul a week ago, Julien has since hit two home runs, with a 3-for-5 showing Saturday against the Blue Jays. O Canada! […]

Ezequiel Tovar (SS, COL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 24% of Leagues ANALYSIS: A week ago, we recommended Ezequiel Tovar as an add-in advance of a seven-game week at Coors Field, and the rookie delivered with a six-game hit streak. Unfortunately, the counting stats remained low as he's buried at ninth in the Colorado batting […]

Casey Schmitt (SS/3B, SF) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 39% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Casey Schmitt is somehow less rostered today than when this column came out last week, despite posting three more multi-hit games. The 24-year-old prospect continues to mash for the Giants as he's batting .343 and slugging .507 through his first 17 games. Oddly, […]

Ronny Mauricio (2B/SS, NYM) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: There's a saying in football that the most popular player on a losing team is the backup quarterback. Well, that same principle applies to underachieving baseball teams, particularly when the team in question is running out of the largest payroll in MLB history. […]

Royce Lewis To Be Activated On Monday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Royce Lewis (knee) is set to be activated from the 60-day injured list prior to Monday's game against the Oakland Athletics. The 23-year-old is working his way back from a torn ACL. He looked fantastic during his recent minor league rehab assignment. Lewis slashed .333/.395/1.087 with four homers, 11 RBI and four […]

Jon Berti Getting A Day Off Sunday

Miami Marlins utility man Jon Berti is not in Sunday's lineup for the game against the Los Angeles Angels. The speedster is batting .268 this year with a pair of long balls and seven stolen bases through 48 contests. Yuli Gurriel is taking his spot in the lineup, playing first and batting sixth. The 38-year-old […]

Zach Neto Off On Sunday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto is missing from the lineup for Sunday's game against Eury Perez and the Miami Marlins. The rookie has been decent over 39 games, slashing .252/.327/.389 with three homers and three steals. Livan Soto is playing short instead and batting ninth. The 22-year-old has played in just one game this […]

Xander Bogaerts Back In Sunday's Lineup

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (wrist) has returned to the team's starting lineup on Sunday against the New York Yankees and right-hander Gerrit Cole, and he'll be hitting cleanup for the Friars. Bogaerts took Saturday's game off while dealing with wrist soreness, but it's apparently not much of an issue. Ha-Seong Kim will move […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 10

Welcome to Week 10 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitters. We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets 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 […]

Casey Schmitt Out Against Brewers

San Francisco Giants rookie infielder Casey Schmitt (ankle) is not in the starting lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Schmitt received treatment on his ankle on Saturday after he rolled it in the game against Milwaukee, and now he'll take a day off to rest in the series finale. The 24-year-old former second-round pick […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/28/23

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 […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 10

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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Jacob deGrom, Max Fried, Julio Urias, Giancarlo Stanton, Cody Bellinger and more

We have made it to a crucial checkpoint in the fantasy baseball season. New trends for players for this year are no longer just trends as we have seen two months' worth of baseball. The injury bug has hit every fantasy team in some way, shape, or form. For most fantasy players, it has negatively […]

2B/SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 10

Welcome to another week of Middle Infield waiver wire options, and Happy Memorial Day weekend to all. The unofficial start of summer is a great time to take stock of the baseball season, both on the real and virtual diamond. If your fantasy team isn't doing so hot, no worries, there's still plenty of season […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/28/23): 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. The […]

Xander Bogaerts Expected Back In The Lineup Sunday

According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (wrist) is expected to return to the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale with the Yankees. The veteran has been battling his latest installment of pre-existing wrist discomfort for a few weeks, an injury he suffered in 2017 after getting hit by […]

Yu Chang Pauses Rehab Assignment

Boston Red Sox infielder Yu Chang (wrist) felt pain in his hand during a AA game on Friday evening. The 27-year-old has since returned to Boston, where he will undergo further treatment. However, he plans to resume his rehab assignment next week. While the setback isn't anything serious, it won't matter much, considering Chang isn't […]

Amed Rosario Hits Two Doubles In Saturday's Loss

Cleveland Guardians shortstop Amed Rosario went 2-for-5 with two doubles in Saturday's loss to the St. Cardinals. It's difficult to score or drive in runs anywhere in Cleveland's lineup right now as their struggles continue, but Rosario continues to bat second in the order. His average on the season certainly improved Saturday, but he's still hitting .243 […]

Matt McLain Records Two Hits Saturday

Cincinnati Reds rookie shortstop Matt McLain went 2-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 8-5 victory over Chicago Cubs. McLain's average on the season is now up to .333, and his OPS is .979. The 23-year-old is slashing .333/.423/.556 with two home runs, seven RBI, 12 runs, and six walks across 52 plate appearances […]