Nico Hoerner To Resume Baseball Activities This Week

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (oblique) will be reassessed when he resumes baseball activities later this week, according to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. Hoerner exited a rehab game on Sunday with High-A South Bend as a precaution after he experienced tension in his oblique during an at-bat. He's been out since the end of […]

Trevor Story Out Of Lineup Monday Night

Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story is not in the starting lineup on Monday night. This appears to just be a night off for Story, who has started in eight straight and 19 of the team's last 20 games. Over 109 games this year, Story is slashing .251/.327/.458 with 16 homers, 17 steals, 58 RBI and […]

Gleyber Torres Could Begin Rehab Assignment This Weekend

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (thumb) could begin a rehab assignment this weekend, per Erik Boland of Newsday. Torres is set to join Double-A Somerset, where he'll work out all week, with the hope that he'll be ready to resume game action at some point either this weekend or next week. The 24-year-old shortstop […]

Tim Anderson Miss Third Game In A Row

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (leg) will miss his third game in a row on Monday against the Toronto Blue Jays. The organization claims that Anderson is dealing with general leg soreness. Possibly, the White Sox just want to be cautious with their slugging shortstop down the stretch of the season. Nonetheless, Danny Mendick […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 22

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 who […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're nearly into September and that means you must strictly identify your team needs and what categories/roster spots you can be riskier with. Don't let off the gas pedal as other people have their attention divided by the upcoming football season. Join me and […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 8/23/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 8/23/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 6-game slate on tap tonight, and it is an interesting one. There are some solid pitching options, but most face excellent […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 8/23/21 (Premium Content)

MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.    Top Tournament Stacks for 8/23/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick on if […]

Amed Rosario Collects Three Hits Sunday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Amed Rosario went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Rosario took Angels' starter, Jose Suarez, deep in the top of the first inning to give the Indians a 2-0 lead, which they would not relinquish. He has been on absolute fire and now […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/23/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a solid Monday with seven games going on, but there is a matinee in Fenway so the FanDuel main slate is six games. Only one pitcher commands five figures for a salary tonight and he plays the Blue Jays, so there really is no clear-cut ace. It's slates like these that can get […]

Ramon Urias Doubles Twice, Plates Run Sunday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman/shortstop Ramon Urias had a nice day at the plate in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Braves. Urias went 2-for-4 with two doubles, an RBI, and two strikeouts. The 27-year-old has done a serviceable job at the plate for the O's this season, slashing .267/.339/.421 with seven home runs and 28 RBI. […]

Wander Franco Doubles Twice, Scores Three Runs Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Wander Franco went 2-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI, and three runs scored during Sunday's 9-0 win over the Chicago White Sox. He blasted an RBI double in the third inning to plate Yandy Diaz to give the Rays a 2-0 lead. The rookie phenom added another double and crossed the […]

Javier Baez Returns To Lineup, Reaches Base Three Times

New York Mets shortstop Javier Baez (back) was activated from the injured list on Sunday and went 2-for-4 with a double, two runs scored, an RBI, and was hit by a pitch in the Mets 7-2 win over the Dodgers. Baez's presence appeared to jump-start what has been a lackluster Mets offense over the past […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 22

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 […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 22

Six weeks remain in the 2021 season. That's a short runway, but it's still a significant chunk of games, both in amount and importance. Most leagues' trade deadlines have already passed as well, leaving the waiver wire as fantasy managers' only recourse to improve their rosters. Most of the players who will be written up […]

Bo Bichette Logs Three Hits Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette led the team's offense on Sunday with three base hits as his club was defeated by the Tigers 5-3. He finished the day going 3-for-6 with two singles, a double, and a run scored while batting out of the leadoff for the third day in a row. Bichette has […]

Mets Hope Francisco Lindor Could Be Activated Tuesday

The New York Mets are hoping that shortstop Francisco Lindor (oblique) could be ready to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, according to Justin Toscano of NorthJersey.com. Lindor has been out since mid-July with a Grade 2 oblique strain after slashing .228/.326/.376 with 11 homers, eight steals, 36 RBI and 49 runs […]

Javier Baez Activated From IL, Starting Sunday

New York Mets shortstop Javier Baez (back) was activated from the injured list on Sunday and is starting against the Dodgers, according to Justin Toscano of NorthJersey.com. Baez is getting the start at shortstop and is batting third in the lineup. To make room for Baez, the Mets optioned relief pitcher Geoff Hartlieb to Triple-A […]

Nico Hoerner Exits Rehab Game With Oblique Issue

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (oblique) exited his rehab game on Sunday due to increased tension in his right oblique, according to Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune. Hoerner has been on a rehab assignment while recovering from an oblique strain that has kept him out of action since the end of July. Montemurro reports […]

Kevin Newman Launches Fourth Homer Of Year

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman went 2-for-4 with a home run, one RBI and two runs scored in a 5-4 win over St. Louis. It was his fourth home run of the season, as he's now slashing .227/.263/.311 with four homers, three steals, 27 RBI and 41 runs scored over 112 games. Based on his […]

Jake Cronenworth Ties Game With Homer In Ninth

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth played hero Saturday night, delivering a game-tying two-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning off Philadelphia Phillies starter Aaron Nola. It was Cronenworth's only hit in four at-bats as Nola was dominant through the first eight innings. Cronenworth now has 19 homers, four steals, […]

Tim Anderson Will Miss Second Straight Game

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson will miss his second consecutive game on Sunday versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Manager Tony La Russa said that Anderson's "legs are barking" and that if it were October, Anderson would be able to play. It's good news that Anderson isn't hurt and is just sore at the moment. […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (8/22/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

If you're still playing MLB DFS by the point in the season, first of all, let me salute you because it's a long season and many have already given up on this game we love. And secondly, I hope you have learned to embrace the variance that occurs in baseball and especially some of the […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 8/22/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 8/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 8/22/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick […]

Josh Rojas (2B/SS/OF, ARI) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 10+ teams ROSTERED IN: 46% of leagues ANALYSIS: Rojas hit the injured list on July 24 after dislocating his pinkie finger while sliding into second on a stolen base attempt. It was an unfortunate injury at the time considering that he was raking at the dish in the month […]

Yankees-Twins Postponed Sunday

Sunday's game between the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins has been postponed due to inclement weather. Hurricane Henri is sweeping through the East Coast, and Sunday's game has been postponed due to its potential impact. The game was rescheduled for September 13 at 2:05 p.m. ET. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly and […]

Nicky Lopez (2B/SS, KCR) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 14+ teams ROSTERED IN: 6% of leagues ANALYSIS: Lopez has put together a solid season at the dish but due to his lack of power--he hit his first home run of the season on Thursday--he's drawn little attention. The 26-year-old infielder is slashing .277/.347/.354 with 12 doubles, five triples, […]

Red Sox-Rangers postponed Sunday

Sunday's game between the Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers has been postponed due to inclement weather. Hurricane Henri is sweeping through New England, and Sunday's game has been postponed due to its potential impact. The game will be rescheduled for Monday, August 23, at 1:10 p.m. ET. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly […]

Amed Rosario Has Solid Day Saturday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Amed Rosario went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk, and two runs scored in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Rosario has been a nice addition for fantasy managers this season and is now hitting .429 with six RBI over his previous 28 at-bats. He still makes for […]

Josh Rojas (2B/SS/OF, ARI) - Week 22 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 48% of leagues ANALYSIS: Time passes, seasons change, and nothing signals the change from fantasy baseball season to fantasy football season more than Josh Rojas being available in over half of fantasy baseball leagues. Rojas is one of the hottest hitters on the planet right now, but […]