Dansby Swanson Hits Second Home Run Of 2023

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, and two RBI in a 5-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Monday. Swanson ripped a fifth-inning pitch over the left-center field wall for a two-run shot. The homer traveled 389 feet and had an exit velocity of 102.7 MPH. Swanson is now […]

Chris Taylor Absent From Monday's Starting Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Chris Taylor isn't in Monday's starting lineup against the Phillies and right-hander Taijuan Walker. Taylor knocked an RBI double while adding a single, a run scored, and a stolen base Sunday against the Phillies but will get a breather to start Monday's contest. Michael Busch gets the start at second […]

Miguel Rojas Activated From Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas (hamstring) has been activated from the 15-day injured list on Monday. This is great news considering Rojas has been sidelined since April 12 due to a left hamstring strain. It's worth noting that manager Dave Roberts mentioned Rojas won't be an everyday player upon his return. That means, fantasy […]

Enrique Hernandez Returning To The Lineup

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Enrique Hernandez (ankle) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 31-year-old has been battling an ankle issue that has sidelined him for a couple of days. Luckily, it appears he's over that and back at shortstop on Monday versus righty Jose Berrios. Hernandez […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/1/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/1/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hey RotoBaller Nation, it's Thunder Dan and I am going to be guiding you through our Monday Premium DFS picks every Monday this season! There are 11 games being played today, but just 6 games […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for J.D. Martinez, Corbin Carroll, Jacob deGrom, Aaron Judge, Julio Rodriguez

The month of April is over, but as usual, several teams around Major League Baseball are dealing with injuries. While some clubs (and fantasy managers) could be without their top performers for a while, other players are nearing a return. Let's take a look at the latest updates surrounding J.D. Martinez, Corbin Carroll, Jacob deGrom, […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 6

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 […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. As baseball's first month comes to an end we all have a chance to check our team's accounting books and easily assess our waiver-wire needs. Don't forget about trade avenues but you know the wire is always there for you. As am I and […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 6

Hey, RotoBallers! Another exhilarating week of baseball is in the books! Balls are flying, and Drew Maggi finally gets the call. Baseball is moving to Mexico City, and Nick Castellanos is the biggest jokester in the game. Now that we've covered the fluff topics, it's time to take a sneak peek at Week 6, running […]

Ezequiel Duran (2B/SS/3B, TEX) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Since Corey Seager (hamstring) landed on the injured list, the Rangers have used Ezequiel Duran and Josh Smith to fill in at shortstop. However, Duran is hitting and Smith is not as Duran is 14-for-42 with 10 RBI since Seager went down […]

Elly De La Cruz Launches First Triple-A Home Run

Cincinnati Reds top prospect Elly De La Cruz smacked his first long ball at the Triple-A level, a 107.3 miles-per-hour moonshot to dead center. A hamstring injury forced the 21-year-old to miss the first couple of weeks of the 2023 campaign, and he carries a mediocre .189/.231/.432 slash line through eight games. Nonetheless, it's a […]

Rodolfo Castro (2B/SS/3B, PIT) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: As the first-place Bucs continue to turn heads, fantasy managers should be turning to some of the players responsible for all this winning. Rodolfo Castro has been a huge part of this Pirate lineup, as he is tied for seventh among all […]

Brandon Crawford Out On Sunday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (calf) is absent from the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the San Diego Padres in Mexico City. The veteran shortstop exited Saturday's contest early with calf tightness so he'll be getting a day off on Sunday to heal up. Thairo Estrada is taking over at shortstop and batting […]

Tim Anderson, Andrew Benintendi Could Be Back Tuesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (knee), outfielders Andrew Benintendi (elbow) and Luis Robert Jr. (hamstring) and infielder Hanser Alberto (quadriceps) could all return to the team by Tuesday. Anderson is the biggest name on this list. He has been out just under three weeks with a knee sprain, but he began a minor-league rehab […]

Braves-Mets Postponed Sunday

The game between the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets on Sunday has been postponed due to inclement weather in the area. The contest will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Monday, May 1. Right-hander Spencer Strider was scheduled to start for the Braves, while right-hander Tylor Megill was going to […]

Enrique Hernandez Out With Ankle Injury

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Enrique Hernandez (ankle) is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians. He's currently listed as day-to-day with an ankle injury that has kept him out of action for the last two games. Christian Arroyo is getting the nod at shortstop and is hitting sixth, while Enmanuel Valdez […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 6

Welcome to Week Six 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 […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/30/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/30/23 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 […]

2B/SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 6

We've reached the end of April and it feels like baseball has been going on forever. The first month of the season delivered a ton of excitement, so it's a bit of a reality check when you realize we've got five months of baseball left. It's a marathon, not a sprint, or so they say. […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/30/23): 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 matinee slate features an enticing nine-game mix. However, with […]

Thairo Estrada Compiles Four Hits On Saturday

San Francisco Giants infielder Thairo Estrada went 4-for-5 in Saturday's 16-11 loss to the San Diego Padres in Mexico City. This series marks the first time in history that an MLB game was held in Mexico. Estrada recorded two doubles along with three RBI in the loss. The 27-year-old is on pace for a career […]

Brandon Crawford Exits Early With Calf Tightness

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (calf) was removed from Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres due to right calf tightness. He went 1-for-2 with a solo shot before exiting. The 36-year-old was replaced in the game by Brett Wisely. Crawford is off to a slow start in 2023, slashing .169/.244/.352 with four homers, […]

Jorge Mateo Goes Deep Saturday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo hit his fifth home run of the season on Saturday. He went 1-for-3 with a walk, three RBI, and a run scored. Mateo hit fifth in the lineup for the first time this season and made it count. He's been batting mostly eighth or ninth, with a few games sprinkled […]

TJ Friedl Not In Saturday's Lineup

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl is absent from the starting lineup for Saturday's contest with the Oakland Athletics. The 27-year-old has been productive with the bat, slashing .303/.357/.438 with a pair of homers and stolen bases, and has added eight runs and 11 RBI through 26 games. But with left-hander Kyle Muller on the hill […]

Jon Berti Headed To The Bench Saturday

Miami Marlins infielder Jon Berti is getting a rest in Saturday's matchup with Caleb Kilian and the Chicago Cubs. It's his second day off in three days, and he's slashing just .228/.279/.354 with two home runs, 10 runs, and eight RBI, but has swiped four bags across 26 games. Garrett Hampson is taking over at […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/29/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/29/23 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 […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty News and Notes: Juan Soto, Wander Franco, Cleveland Arms, 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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Aaron Judge, Raisel Iglesias, Carlos Rodon, Lance McCullers, Chas McCormick and more

April is just about in the books. The baseball season is officially one-sixth completed. Some teams continue to surprise (Pirates, Rangers and Diamondbacks) while other teams continue to struggle to get their footing (Dodgers, Padres and Phillies). The same goes with our fantasy teams. We may have left our draft feeling great but now your […]

Javier Baez Back For Game 1 Of Doubleheader

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (hand) is back in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Saturday against the Baltimore Orioles. Baez is serving as the designated hitter and is batting third in the lineup against Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer. Baez was hit by a pitch on his left hand on Wednesday, […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/29/23): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Saturday RotoBallers, and happy baseball season! This is John Brubaker dropping some of my favorite plays for today's slate! I'm so excited that MLB DFS back, and here's a chance to start the season off on the right foot! We have a smaller slate tonight, with just five games on tap. Let's get right […]