Tim Anderson Runs The Bases Tuesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (knee) ran the bases Monday and Tuesday and is on track to begin a rehab assignment soon. The two-time All-Star has been on the injured list since early April after he sprained his knee during a play on defense. Before Anderson was sidelined, he was slashing .298/.327/.404 with nine […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Michael Harris, Corey Seager, Yordan Alvarez, Luis Arraez, J.D. Martinez

Navigating injuries is always a key aspect of finding success in fantasy baseball, even early on in the season. Injuries are unpredictable and it's always a good idea to stack depth on your roster, but following along with the latest injury news could help you make tough start 'em, sit 'em decisions. Just because a […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/26/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! It's a split day in baseball, and we have you covered. First, check out the early-slate preview on the site if you want to get some daytime DFS action, then come back and get your regularly scheduled evening fix with us […]

Fantasy Baseball Buys/Sells - Using Expected Statistics to Find Regression Targets

Using expected offensive statistics such as xBA, xwOBA, and xSLG, we can locate some hitters who could be heading for major regression (positive or negative). Statcast is not a perfect science as there are nuances to batted balls that don't account for human abilities and or limitations. xBA is typically lower for speedsters who can […]

Jackson Holliday - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Jackson Holliday, SS, Baltimore Orioles ANALYSIS: The No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, Holliday has been hitting the ball well in the minors. He has a rare ability to do it all at the plate, whether it be pushing the ball to the opposite field, working counts and drawing walks, or […]

Corey Seager Resumes Baseball Activities

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring), who is on the injured list with a strained hamstring, played catch and took some swings on Monday in Cincinnati for the first time since suffering his injury on April 11 against the Kansas City Royals. He is expected to be out at least four weeks, but it's a […]

Joey Wendle Could Begin Rehab Soon

Miami Marlins infielder Joey Wendle (intercostal) went through a full workout on Monday, and according to MLB.com, the plan is for the 32-year-old to begin a rehab assignment in a couple of days. Wendle played in just four games before being shut down with a right intercostal strain and had no hits over nine plate […]

Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Jackson Holliday, Gavin Williams, Jonatan Clase, And More

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The regular season is in full gear. We're heading into Week 5 of the fantasy baseball season, and while there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in the minor leagues during Week 4. It's imperative to monitor […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/25/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/25/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's Tuesday which means you get me, Jon Anderson, on the premium DFS picks and analysis piece. I hope the season is going well for you all and you're getting your money's worth for RotoBaller […]

Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball? Sterlin Thompson, Tanner Bibee, Kumar Rocker, Evan Carter and more

With the NFL draft happening this week, we are adding a bit of a draft pick theme to this week's six packs. There are three players that were top-10 overall selections, including one prior top-overall pick in this week's player profiles. We will take a look at season-long leaders in a couple of statistical categories […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/25/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Tuesdays are always a fun day to cover MLB DFS as the slates are always lengthy with plenty of options on the board. Speaking to today's slate, we have a nine-game main slate on both DraftKings and FanDuel with a wealth of value to be had. As a result, this nine-game slate locks at 7:05 […]

Jackson Holliday Promoted To High-A

Baltimore Orioles No. 2 prospect Jackson Holliday earned a promotion to High-A Aberdeen on Monday. The decision follows a torrid 13-game stint with Single-A Delmarva to begin the season. In that span, Holliday accrued a .392/.523/.667 slash line, including two home runs, six doubles, one triple, and three stolen bases. The 19-year-old shortstop is still […]

Yu Chang Leaves Monday's Game Early

Boston Red Sox infielder Yu Chang left his team's Monday night game against the Baltimore Orioles with an injury to his left wrist. Chang left in the middle of an at-bat during the seventh inning after going 0-for-3 in the 5-4 loss to Baltimore. The veteran infielder appeared to be in obvious discomfort but there […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Yordan Alvarez, Justin Verlander, Jose Altuve, Bryce Harper, Carlos Rodon, Raisel Iglesias

As we turn the corner toward May, injuries continue to cause chaos for fantasy managers. Fortunately, some notable performers are making progress and nearing a return. However, others aren't as fortunate. Let's take a look at the latest updates surrounding Yordan Alvarez, Justin Verlander, Jose Altuve, Bryce Harper, and Carlos Rodon, among others. For those […]

Geraldo Perdomo Leading Off For First Time Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Geraldo Perdomo is hitting out of the leadoff spot Monday as he takes on Kansas City Royals right-hander Brad Keller. It's the first time he's started out of the leadoff spot in his career as the 23-year-old has largely hit ninth to this point across the first 176 games of his big-league […]

Javier Baez Returning On Monday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (finger) is returning to the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Baez missed Sunday's game after he jammed his finger while stealing a base on Saturday. It appears that this was only a minor issue as he's back in the lineup here. Possibly, the day off helped […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/24/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/24/23 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 7 games […]

Joey Wendle Should Start Rehab Assignment Soon

Miami Marlins infielder Joey Wendle (intercostal) took ground balls before the team's game against the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday. Wendle said there are a couple more boxes for him to check still, but he should be starting a minor-league rehab assignment soon. He has been on the injured list since April 4 with a right […]

Rodolfo Castro (2B/SS/3B, PIT) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The scrappy Bucs have been one of the best stories early this season and a large reason why is the play of Rodolfo Castro. The 23-year-old switch hitter is sporting a sturdy 48.6% hard-hit rate and a 91.5 MPH average exit velocity […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 5

Hey, RotoBallers! April is coming to an end, but that means we turn another page in the calendar year. The month of May is just around the corner and the weather is only improving, which could be helpful to an MLB team's offense. The Cinderella stories of the Pirates and Diamondbacks have gone on for […]

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 end of April is approaching and now is when most people start to tab over to the standings page and assess strengths and weaknesses. What do you need from the waiver wire gods? Let us pray. As always, I must caution you to […]

X-Rays Negative On Santiago Espinal

According to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, Toronto Blue Jays infielder Santiago Espinal (wrist) had an X-ray on his right wrist on Sunday. The 28-year-old exited Saturday's meeting with the Yankees after being hit by a pitch. Fortunately, the results didn't reveal a fracture, so he'll be day-to-day with a contusion. However, Espinal hasn't played well […]

Brice Turang (2B/SS, MIL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 24% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Brice Turang has slowed down after a nice start to the season, but he remains a strong fantasy option, particularly in category-based fantasy leagues.   Brice Turang - Milwaukee Brewers (2) pic.twitter.com/UlHjjrlYa9 — MLB HR Videos (@MLBHRVideos) April 18, 2023 Turang has three […]

Javier Baez Absent From The Lineup On Sunday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (finger) is absent from Sunday's lineup against the Baltimore Orioles with a swollen middle finger on his left hand. The 30-year-old injured his finger on a stolen base attempt in the first inning of Saturday's contest. The good news is that Baez is available to pinch-hit, if needed, according to […]

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

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

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 5

Welcome to Week Five 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 […]

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Tool for Lineup Decisions (Apr 24 - Apr 30)

Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who to play in a pivotal daily matchup, choosing who to start vs. sit is one of the most nerve-wracking and potentially frustrating aspects of fantasy baseball. Fortunately, there is a free solution available at RotoBaller. The Who Should I Start? Tool allows you […]

2B/SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 5

A week ago, we lamented all of the injuries plaguing the middle-infield positions as we lost several high-profile fantasy options. This week, let's roll out the welcome wagon for Fernando Tatis Jr., who was back in the Padres lineup Thursday after serving the remainder of his 80-game suspension handed down last year. Speaking of last […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/23/23): 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 slate! There's nothing better than matinee baseball. Today's matchup features no shortage […]

Jorge Mateo Scratched From Lineup

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo (hip) had been set to return to the lineup on Saturday but was scratched because of wet conditions on the field. This will be the second game he misses, but it's a good sign he was in the original lineup and it sounds like manager Brandon Hyde is just being […]