Cardinals-Braves Postponed Saturday

The Saturday game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Atlanta Braves has been postponed because of inclement weather. The two National League franchises will make up the game on Sunday as part of a doubleheader. Fantasy managers will have to turn to their respective benches to replace the likes of Nolan Arenado, Freddie Freeman, Ozzie Albies and […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - June 19, 2021

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 6/19/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. It's a tight little six-game slate tonight on DraftKings and FanDuel - or is it? Because St. Louis playing at Atlanta is on the […]

Adalberto Mondesi Out Of The Lineup Saturday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox. He has played in two straight games and the team wants to be cautious since Mondesi recently came off the injured list. Mondesi has been on fire with the bat, so fantasy managers will […]

Rookie Report: Prospect Risers and Fallers for Week 12

Welcome to the latest edition of RotoBaller’s Recently Promoted Prospects series for fantasy baseball! Here I discuss some recently promoted MLB prospects and rookies , making note of what I think their upside could be for fantasy baseball managers, and whether they are potential risers or fallers. We have seen 125 rookies make their MLB […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 13

We are now almost three months into the 2021 season. We have passed the 60-game mark, the length of the 2020 MLB season. There continues to be an uptick in injuries this year especially because of the broken/unusual offseason the players had, the stopping and going from last year and the return to the daily […]

The Outsiders: Deeper Pitching Prospects to Know for Dynasty Leagues

Welcome the latest update of The Outsiders, where I highlight pitching prospects that should be on your radar in deep dynasty leagues. For "standard" dynasty leagues, we have RotoBaller's Premium Top 250 Dynasty Prospect Rankings, updated and maintained by our prospect guru Marc Hulet. But for you degenerates who participate in the deepest of dynasty […]

Jorge Polanco Swipes A Base Friday

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco went 1-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base, and two runs scored in Friday's win over the Texas Rangers. Polanco singled and scored in the first inning, then later walked and stole second in the 10th, scoring once again. The 27-year-old is having a fine season, slashing .254/.319/.441 with […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (6/19/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a seven-game slate on tap tonight, but it's more like a six-gamer with the Cardinals-Braves projecting to rain out. Pitching is all over the place with Buehler, Lynn, and Valdez at the top and a few very intriguing options scattered along the rest of the salary ranges. There are currently four teams projecting […]

Francisco Lindor Back In A Funk At The Plate

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 0-for-4 in the Mets 1-0 loss to the Nationals on Friday. Lindor, who had been hot at the plate during the early part of June, is now hitless in his last three games having gone 0-for-11. He is also slashing just .174/.321/.348 over his last seven games with […]

Niko Goodrum Likely Heading To The Injured List

Detroit Tigers shortstop Niko Goodrum (finger) was removed from Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels after injuring his hand while diving for a ball in the field. After the game, Tiger manager A.J. Hinch told reporters that Goodrum sprained a finger on his left hand. Hinch said that Goodrum was in a lot of […]

Adalberto Mondesi Blasts 464-Foot Home Run

Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi had the biggest hit of the day in the team's 5-3 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday. Mondesi hit a three-run home run in the third inning that was measured at 464 feet. The home run was his only hit of the game as he went 1-for-3 […]

CJ Abrams Has Four Hits At Double-A

San Diego Padres shortstop prospect CJ Abrams went 4-for-5 with four runs driven in on Friday at Double-A. The 20-year-old infielder hit two singles, two doubles, and stole a base. He now has a .307 batting average with nine doubles and 10 steals in 33 games. Selected sixth overall out of high school in the […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 6/19/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/19 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 6/19/21 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 […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks - Early Slate (6/19/21): DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! We have a split Saturday slate and the focus of this article will be on the 8-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 […]

Trea Turner Singles on Friday

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner provided his club with a hit going 1-for-4 with a strikeout Friday against the Mets. Turner is giving fantasy managers who have him rostered what they hoped for in 2021. The 27-year-old is batting .303 with 10 home runs and 31 RBI for the Nationals. He has three hits in […]

Andrelton Simmons Absent From Friday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) is absent from Friday's lineup for the contest against the Texas Rangers. Simmons exited Wednesday's game with left ankle tightness. It's not believed to be serious at the moment, though the veteran shortstop has already dealt with ankle soreness this season, as well as past seasons, so this occurrence […]

Corey Seager To Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Friday that shortstop Corey Seager (hand) is expected to begin a rehab assignment next week. It's encouraging news for the talented hitter that has been sidelined since May 16 with a fractured right hand. The upcoming free agent is hitting .265 with four home runs and 22 […]

Nico Hoerner Getting Closer To Return For Cubs

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (hamstring) went through a full range of baseball activities on Friday, manager David Ross said. Hoerner has been sidelined since sustaining a left hamstring strain in the sixth inning of a 4-3 win over the Pirates in late May. There is no timetable yet as to when Hoerner will return, […]

Joey Wendle Absent From Friday's Starting Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Joey Wendle is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Yusei Kikuchi and the Seattle Mariners. The team is going with Mike Brosseau at third base and Taylor Walls at shortstop. Wendle has slowed down a bit in June. Over the first two months of the year, he had […]

Leury Garcia Sits With Bruised Knee

Chicago White Sox infielder/outfielder Leury Garcia is sidelined on Friday with a bruised right knee. Garcia suffered the injury when he slid into home in Wednesday's contest. Garcia has been playing all over the diamond for the White Sox and has been swinging a hot bat of late. Over the last two weeks, Garcia is […]

The Bigger Picture - Substance Ban Makes Things Worse (For Now)

It only took 118 years, but Major League Baseball is finally taking a hard stance on the illegal use of foreign substances by pitchers. Better late than never! The ethical issues surrounding both sides of the debate will be left for another space. The intention here is to get into the logistics of the on-field […]

Miguel Rojas Activated, Set To Start On Friday

The Miami Marlins have activated shortstop Miguel Rojas (finger) from the injured list and he will be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Rojas dislocated and fractured his left index finger in late May. He has been out for about three weeks total. Prior to the injury, Rojas was one […]

Gleyber Torres In Friday's Lineup

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (back) is in the lineup for Friday's game against the Oakland Athletics. Torres was forced to exit Thursday's game with a stiff back, though manager Aaron Boone told reporters postgame that he didn't believe it would be a serious injury. The 24-year-old shortstop was seen taking grounders on the […]

Gleyber Torres' Back Issue Doesn't Appear To Be Serious

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres (back) isn't believed to be dealing with a serious injury, per manager Aaron Boone. Torres was forced to exit Thursday's game with lower back stiffness, which he sustained while turning a double play against the Toronto Blue Jays. Boone said that the 24-year-old received treatment during the game and […]

Nick Gordon (2B/SS, MIN) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of leagues ANALYSIS: Nick Gordon made his MLB debut this year after being a highly-touted prospect up to 2018, and while his career ups and downs have kept his MLB ceiling at a moving target, the skills he has already demonstrated warrant blue chip consideration. […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 6/18/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 6/18/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 15-game slate on tap tonight, and it's gonna be a fun one. There are not many aces in good places tonight […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 6/18/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/18 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.   We have a beautiful Monday slate here, which is not often the case. All the action is after 7:00 eastern, which means no games are left behind. Let's dive into this awesome slate.    Top […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/18/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a full 15-game slate Friday night, and there are a number of factors that should make it a fun evening from a DFS perspective. Not only will differentiation in tournaments obviously not be an issue, but there are also a number of struggling and/or inexperienced pitchers on the hill. Additionally, Camden Yards, Coors […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Smashes A Solo Home Run Thursday

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. recorded his major league-leading 22nd home run Thursday against the Reds. Tatis Jr. went 1-for-3 in the game. The 22-year old phenom is tied with Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. for the league lead in home runs. Through 53 games, he carries a .278 batting average with 48 RBI […]

Javier Baez Stays Hot With Another Home Run

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's victory versus the New York Mets. Baez has now gone yard in two of his last three games. Baez has been putting up impressive numbers as he enters free agency and is now hitting .232 with 16 home runs, 44 RBI […]