Jonathan Villar Could Come Off The Bench Wednesday

New York Mets infielder Jonathan Villar's (calf) MRI exam came back clean, and he could come off the bench on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves. Villar is out of the lineup for a second straight game with right calf soreness, but it looks like he dodged a trip to the 10-day injured list. Luis Guillorme […]

Taylor Walls Out With Injury, Wander Franco At SS

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls (wrist) is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday due to a sore right wrist. Top prospect Wander Franco will slide in at the 6 and will hit third in his second major league game against Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Richards. In his first 27 games in the […]

Leury Garcia Hits First Home Run

Chicago White Sox infielder/outfielder Leury Garcia went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's victory versus the Pittsburgh Pirates. Garcia got the White Sox on the board with his solo home run in the top of the second inning. Garcia has been playing all over the diamond for the Pale Hose and has also […]

Tim Anderson Slashing .311/.350/.419 In June

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson has been racking up the hits all season and has especially been productive in June. He has a .295 batting average on the year and a .311 batting average through 18 games in June. His power numbers have been lacking a bit all year as he has a .418 […]

Bo Bichette Swipes His 11th Bag On Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette reached base only once in Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins. He went 0-for-3 and was hit by a pitch. While on base, he managed to steal his 11th base of the year and also scored a run. Bichette has been fantastic across the board in June. Through 19 […]

Ketel Marte, Nick Ahmed Out Of Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte (hamstring) and shortstop Nick Ahmed are not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Marte left the game early on Wednesday night when his hamstring tightened up. Consider him day-to-day for now. Pavin Smith is in center field and hitting second, Josh Rojas is at shortstop and […]

Matt Moore Activated, Nick Maton Optioned

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Matt Moore (back) has been activated off the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. He missed a month of action after going down with back spasms in late May. He has been horrendous during his nine outings with Philly this season. Moore is expected to continue pitching out of the bullpen with […]

A Tale of Two Months: Outfielders

With nearly three months now in the books, and most players having played nearly as many games as they did in 2020, it's time to take stock on the truth behind various hot starts and slumps. However, we shouldn't do so just for our own edification, as there is good instruction to be had. Knowing […]

Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds - Fastball Run Values (Week 13)

The news regarding MLB's unexpected crackdown on foreign substances has been well-documented by now. It will surely have a negative impact on pitchers, but the effect on hitters may largely depend on their batted-ball profile. The pitch that has seen the biggest discrepancy for the top aces due to increased spin rates is the good […]

Updated Top 250 Dynasty Baseball Prospects

Today, we refresh our Top 250 dynasty fantasy baseball prospects list at RotoBaller, which was last updated back in March. Providing accurate prospect valuations is a difficult job at any time, but the pandemic made it an even more challenging gig over the past 12-16 months. The 2020 minor league season was entirely wiped out […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/23/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It's Wednesday so we've got a split-slate in DFS as it's travel day in MLB which means plenty of afternoon baseball. In this space, we'll be focusing on the main slate that starts at 7 ET. You can check out Jorge's afternoon picks here, but for now, let's dig into the players and teams we […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 6/23/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 6/23/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 7-game slate on tap tonight, and there should be a lot of offense. Tonight's slate showcases some high-priced pitching targets, but […]

Wander Franco Homers, Doubles In MLB Debut

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco had a memorable MLB debut against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. Franco went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, a walk, three RBI and two runs. Rays manager Kevin Cash threw Franco right out into the fire in his first game, slotting him in as the team's […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 6/23/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 6/23 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 […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks - Early Slate (6/23/21): DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! We have a split Wednesday slate and the focus of this article will be on the 6-game afternoon slate for DraftKings while mentioning plays for the split afternoon FanDuel slates. We have some good pitching options and good stacks to consider so let's dive on in and find the best […]

Brendan Rodgers Triples In Loss To Seattle

Colorado Rockies shortstop Brendan Rodgers went 2-for-3 with a triple and a single in a 2-1 loss to the Mariners on Tuesday. Rodgers was the only batter on Colorado to pick up multiple hits as Chris Flexen was rolling on the other side. He picked up a triple and a single but wasn't able to […]

Jake Cronenworth Smacks A Homer Tuesday

San Diego Padres Jake Cronenworth blasted a two-run home run helping the Padres knock off in-state rival the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. The 27-year-old has rounded the bases four times in his last seven games played. Cronenworth carries a .281 batting average to go along with ten home runs and 29 RBI in 278 […]

Xander Bogaerts Scores Twice, Steals A Base

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts reached base three times Tuesday, going 3-for-5 with three singles, two runs scored, and a stolen base. The steal was his fifth of the season. There's simply no category Bogaerts doesn't contribute to, and he's quietly making a case for himself for MVP behind perhaps only Shohei Ohtani and […]

Willy Adames (SS, MIL) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 19% of leagues ANALYSIS: Most of you drafted, and gave up on, Adames already this season. It's understandable. At the time of his trade to Milwaukee for relievers J.P. Feyereisen and Drew Rasmussen, Adames was slashing an atrocious .197/.254/.371, by far the lowest marks of his […]

Pete Alonso, Jonathan Villar Sitting For Mets

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is out of the starting lineup Tuesday night against Braves righty Charlie Morton. Alonso has been showing his usual power this season, though his slash line sits at .227/.292/.364 over the past seven games. Infielder Jonathan Villar is also on the bench against Atlanta. Dominic Smith is playing […]

Gavin Lux Resting On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers middle infielder Gavin Lux will rest on Tuesday versus the San Diego Padres. Lux is out of the lineup with the Dodgers facing left-hander Blake Snell. Lux has been a mainstay in the Dodgers lineup this season and is hitting .243 with six home runs and 31 RBI. Infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor will […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Reaches Base Four Times

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. reached base four times Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, scoring two runs. After exiting Saturday due to precautionary reasons related to his ailing left shoulder, Tatis singled, doubled and walked twice while swiping his 14th base. Apparently fine, the 22-year-old continues his extraordinary season, slashing .291/.373/.380 with […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/22/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome RotoBallers to another set of Tuesday FanDuel lineup picks! Hope you had a good Fathers Day weekend, even if you are not a father. It was a different kind of Fathers Day for me as I spent much of the day helping out a local non-profit. And instead of going out for dinner, we […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 6/22/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.    Top Tournament Stacks for 6/22/21 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 on […]

Ha-Seong Kim Exits Monday's Game With Hand Injury

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim (hand) was removed from Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers after being hit hard in the hand and chest by a one-hopper. The team has yet to reveal any specifics on the nature or extent of Kim's injury, but it's believed to be a hand injury. He should […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 6/22/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 6/22/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 14-game slate on tap tonight, so there's plenty of potential value bats to choose from to help you fit in an […]

Javier Baez Benched On Monday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez was benched on Monday by manager David Ross after the bottom of the fourth inning. Baez thought there was two outs when Anthony Rizzo hit a deep fly ball, but there was only one gone in the inning and Baez would be doubled off at first base to end the […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Returns To Lineup Monday Night

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup Monday night and is batting second against the Dodgers. It's not much of a surprise as it was reported late on Sunday night that Tatis would return, but now managers have official confirmation. Tatis had injured his shoulder while diving for […]

Javier Baez Won't Take Part In Home Run Derby

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez said that he will not participate in this year's Home Run Derby. Baez has dealt with some thumb issues and wants to rest. The star shortstop may reconsider if he makes the starting lineup for the National League for the Midsummer Class, however. The 28-year-old from Puerto Rico is hitting […]

Adalberto Mondesi Goes Back On Injured List

The Kansas City Royals placed shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (oblique) back on the 10-day injured list on Monday with a strained left oblique. Infielder Ryan O'Hearn was recalled from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Oblique injuries are tricky injuries to come back from, and it's especially concerning for Mondesi, who spent time on the injured […]