Carlos Correa Unlikely To Play On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (finger) is unlikely to return to the starting lineup on Tuesday. He missed his third straight game on Sunday due to a finger injury. The Twins are scheduled to be off on Monday before starting a series with the Houston Astros on Tuesday. The organization will attempt to keep Correa […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hey there, Premium RotoBallers, and welcome to this waiver breakdown for early May as some serious adds loom. You’ve likely seen chatter about five or more top prospects getting the call to the majors, though we've already seen Jarren Duran head back down. Be […]

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

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers 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 sure to highlight where players are the best […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 5

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 […]

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

Fantasy baseball is a marathon. Case in point, this article. Two weeks ago, Brendan Rodgers was recommended as a pickup. Last week, when he was hitting .087 with no homers and one RBI, I hinted he was droppable if need be. One eight-RBI week later and he's the cover boy again. The Colorado shortstop is […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Fantasy Baseball - Week 5

As I sit down to write this article, only one thought comes to mind: Shohei Ohtani remains an absolute marvel. Not only did he pitch seven scoreless innings with no walks, 11strikeouts, and 29 whiffs, but he also led off for a team that scored eight runs, having the highest exit velocity for the game […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/8/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/8/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our […]

Time To Sell-High Or Hold? Which Fantasy Baseball Hot Starts Are For Real

It is hard to predict anything in life, and baseball is no exception. Every year, we utilize the information available to project what's going to happen, and as time goes on, we often feel much more confident in those projections. The problem? Information changes. There are so many moving parts to the game of baseball […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/8/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 5/8/2022, Main Slate at 1:35 pm Eastern Time. The lineup will range from some elite players to mid-priced options, and value plays. The main slate is seven games on both DraftKings and FanDuel. You can also read more DFS advice and […]

J.P. Crawford Leaves With Back Spasms

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford left Saturday's contest versus the Rays with back spasms after diving into first base in the third inning. He remained in the game for the defensive half of the fourth inning, but was pulled before the fifth on a chilly evening in Seattle. The injury seems to be a minor […]

Didi Gregorius Headed To IL

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Didi Gregorius is headed to the IL with a left knee sprain. This is some tough news as Gregorius had been putting together a solid 2022 campaign with a .288 average, seven RBI, and seven runs scored through his first 59 at-bats. Bryson Stott will be recalled to replace him, but fantasy […]

Andres Gimenez Getting A Breather Saturday

Cleveland Guardians infielder Andres Gimenez is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's matchup again the Toronto Blue Jays. Gimenez is having himself a solid year at the plate thus far, batting .344 with two home runs, one stolen base, and a .895 OPS. Taking his spot in the lineup is Richie Palacios, batting eighth. […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/7/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/7/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our […]

Brandon Crawford Collects Two Hits In Friday's Loss

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford did what he could to help his team win on Friday, going 2-for-3 with a double and a walk. Despite his effort, the team lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2. Crawford has been a disappointment thus far, slashing .236/.333/.360 with two home runs, 12 runs, 10 RBI, and […]

Week 5 MLB Injury News and Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Carlos Correa, Jonathan India, Teoscar Hernandez, Andrew Vaughn

It is hard to believe, but we are already in the second week of May. I hope all of your teams have been doing better than the Cincinnati Reds. Soon, we will all know how our fantasy teams are doing and if they have a chance to win it all. Injuries, like every year, continue […]

Yankees-Rangers Postponed On Saturday

The game between the New York Yankees and Texas Rangers has been postponed on Saturday due to inclement weather. The game has been rescheduled and will be played Monday at Yankee Stadium. Scheduled starters Glenn Otto and Gerrit Cole will likely get pushed back to start on Sunday. Managers in daily formats and DFS players […]

Royce Lewis Picks Up First MLB Hit

The Minnesota Twins shortstop Royce Lewis picked up his first major league hit on Friday in the Twins' 2-1 win over the Oakland A's. Lewis, the first overall draft pick in the 2017 MLB draft, the Twins' top prospect, and 44th overall MLB prospect per MLB Pipeline, went 1-for-4 with a single. He was called […]

Javier Baez Struggling At The Plate

The Detroit Tigers infielder Javier Baez went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in the Tigers' 3-2 loss to the Houston Astros on Friday. After a hot start to the 2022 season in early April, Baez has struggled over the past seven games, slashing just .207/.258/.276 with no homers, three RBI, and six strikeouts over 29 at-bats. […]

Tim Anderson With Three More Hits On Friday Night

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson went 3-for-5 with a run scored in the White Sox 4-2 win over the Red Sox on Friday. Anderson remains red hot as his strong start to the 2022 campaign continues. Anderson is now slashing .330/.352/.523 with four homers, nine RBI, three steals, 15 runs scored, and five doubles […]

Blue Jays-Guardians Postponed On Friday

The game between the Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Guardians has been postponed on Friday due to inclement weather. The game has been rescheduled as part of a traditional doubleheader on Saturday, May 7, starting at 2:10 pm. Friday's scheduled starters -- right-hander Kevin Gausman for the Blue Jays and right-hander Shane Bieber for the […]

Phillies-Mets Postponed Friday

The game between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets scheduled for Friday has been postponed due to rain in the forecast. It will be made up on Saturday, Aug. 20. Friday's scheduled starting pitchers -- right-hander Max Scherzer for the Mets and right-hander Kyle Gibson for the Phillies -- will presumably be pushed back […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Unlikely To Return Soon

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) is uncertain when he'll be cleared to resume swinging a bat. He has been taking some ground balls and running, but still isn't close to a return. Tatis is able to play catch, but someone else has to catch the ball for him. The Padres want to […]

Dodgers-Cubs Postponed Friday

The game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs scheduled for Friday at Wrigley Field has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game is scheduled to be made up on Saturday at 6:40 pm CDT as the second game of a split doubleheader. The originally scheduled game on Saturday has been moved up […]

Royce Lewis To Be Promoted For MLB Debut On Friday

The Minnesota Twins will be promoting shortstop prospect Royce Lewis on Friday following the injury to Carlos Correa (finger). He will make his MLB debut in Friday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Lewis is rated as the team's No. 1 prospect and as the 44th overall prospect in the majors by MLB Pipeline. The 22-year-old […]

Jordan Lawlar Showing Five-Tool Potential In Single-A

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop prospect Jordan Lawlar picked up two more hits for Single-A Visalia on Thursday. Lawler was 2-for-2 in the contest and also drew a pair of walks. Lawlar, 19, was the sixth overall pick in the 2021 draft and has the potential to be a true five-tool player. One of the more underrated […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/5/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/6/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. A planned 14-game slate tonight, but it's looking like a really rough night for weather. I wouldn't use much time in the early afternoon making lineups tonight, just prepare your player pool and then be […]

Carlos Correa May Have Non-Displaced Fracture In Finger

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa underwent imaging on his middle finger after being hit by a pitch twice on Thursday, and early indications are that he may have a non-displaced fracture. The 27-year-old will undergo a CT scan on Friday to confirm the diagnosis, but it sounds like he will miss some time with the […]

Xander Bogaerts Expected To Opt Out

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts is expected to exercise the opt-out clause in his contract after this season and become a free agent. "He's going to leave," one friend predicted of the Red Sox star. The Red Sox reportedly offered only to add one year at $30 million, which even fans and local media […]

Carlos Correa Has Right Finger Contusion

Updating a previous report, the Minnesota Twins are calling shortstop Carlos Correa's (finger) injury a right middle finger contusion. He will undergo imaging on Friday when the team returns to Minneapolis, according to interim manager Jayce Tingler. Correa was removed from the game early on Thursday after being hit on two separate occasions. For now, […]

Carlos Correa Exits Thursday's Game After HBP

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (wrist, hand) exited Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles after being hit by pitches in the wrist and hand. He was hit by two pitches in consecutive at-bats, once in the left wrist, once in the right hand. The 27-year-old was replaced by Nick Gordon in the seventh inning. He […]