Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to Memorial Day weekend, which signifies roughly one-third of our fantasy season down and the usual spot where many teams have to take a hard look in the mirror. You could "lose" a trade if it helps fit a need. You can't keep […]
The Cut List: Week 10 - Time to Let Go?
Welcome back to the Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers should consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer peek. 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 is […]
Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 10
Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 10 of the MLB season (5/31 through 6/6). This weekly piece should be helpful for anyone looking to gain an edge in their league. If you need a fill-in for an injured player or want to exploit some plus matchups to gain an edge on your […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/31/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
We have a busy Memorial Day for baseball this year, with nine of the 13 games taking place early. Before we get to that, it's important to remember all of those who served in the Armed Forces who never got to come home to their loved ones. Those who made the sacrifice so that we […]
Amed Rosario Knocks In Two Sunday
Cleveland Indians shortstop and outfielder Amed Rosario went 1-for-3 with a run scored and two RBI in Sunday's 6-5 win in game two of a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays. Rosario has been solid recently for the Tribe as he is not hitting .296 in May with a .360 OBP. He continues to hit […]
MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 5/31/21 (Premium Content)
MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 5/31/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Memorial Day, RotoBaller premium members! We have a fun full slate of afternoon games. There's nothing better to add to your holiday cookout than building a few DFS lineups to keep an eye on between […]
Bobby Witt Jr. Slugs Three Homers At Double-A
Kansas City Royals shortstop prospect went 3-for-4 with three home runs on Sunday at the Double-A level. The 20-year-old now has seven homers in 22 games this season — his first full year in pro ball after being drafted second overall in 2019. Will Jr. has faced a significant challenge this season while jumping from […]
Tim Anderson Records Ninth Stolen Base On Sunday
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson had a strong game from the leadoff spot against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. He went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles and a run scored. He also notched his ninth stolen base of the year in the game. Anderson missed multiple games this past week with a thumb […]
Trea Turner Goes 2-For-4 In Sunday's Loss
Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner went 2-for-4 with a pair of singles in the team's 3-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. The two singles were his first hits of the series as he went 0-for-5 with two walks over the prior two games. Turner has had a strong month of May overall, slashing […]
Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 5/31/21 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 5/31/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 9-game slate with plenty of value to go around. Just a heads up, the slate starts at 1:05 pmEST, and the […]
Eugenio Suarez Swats 12th Homer
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Eugenio Suarez went 1-for-5 with a solo homer in a 5-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. Suarez went deep off of right-hander Jake Arrieta in the fourth inning, giving him 12 homers on the year. Overall, it has been a trying season for Suarez, who is hitting .163 with […]
Willi Castro Drives In Three On Sunday
Detroit Tigers middle infielder Willi Castro had the biggest hit of the day in the team's 6-2 win over the New York Yankees on Sunday. Castro doubled with the bases loaded in the third inning, driving in three runs to give the team a 6-0 lead. The Tigers would eventually win the game 6-2. The […]
Gleyber Torres Drives In One Sunday
New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI in Sunday's loss to the Detroit Tigers. Torres got the scoring started for New York in the eighth inning with an RBI single. Each of his batted balls were hit at exit velocities of 93 MPH or greater, though his solid […]
Sergio Alcantara Recalled By The Cubs
Chicago Cubs infielder Sergio Alcantara has been recalled from Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs selected his contract as a corresponding move after placing David Bote on the injured list with a shoulder dislocation. The 24-year-old has put up some solid numbers in the minors thus far. He's slashing .328/.481/.459 with two home runs, six RBI, and […]
Ildemaro Vargas Gets Cut By Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Ildemaro Vargas has been designated for assignment on Sunday. The 29-year-old infielder was claimed off waivers on May 17 after a short stint with the Chicago Cubs. Vargas is 3-for-34 this season and recorded only one hit during his time in Pittsburgh. Chase De Jong has been recalled to take his spot […]
2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10
Injuries have been a plague upon Major League Baseball from the jump this year; middle infielders haven't been spared, so things are looking a bit thin out there on the ol' waiver wire. You can still find help, though, and that's the goal of this exercise. Most of the players who will be written up […]
FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (5/30/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
As is customary on Sundays, we have a very large slate to dissect with lots of batting and pitching options for us to consider. We have some good pitching options on this slate so we will need to figure out which one can get us a few strikeouts and a win while also choosing between […]
Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - May 30, 2021
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 5/30/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. It's a 9-game slate on Sunday, and the weather is ripe for hitting. Fortunately, as the temperatures rise around the league, so have the […]
MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 5/30/21 (Premium Content)
MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 5/30/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Top Tournament Stacks for 5/30/21 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 […]
Brendan Rodgers Goes Hitless On Saturday
Colorado Rockies shortstop Brendan Rodgers went a combined 0-for-6 in Saturday's doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Rodgers started at shortstop in both games as Trevor Story was placed on the injured list with an elbow strain. He went 0-for-3 in both contests but the Rockies only notched six hits total as a team so it's […]
J.P. Crawford Hits Second Homer Of Season
Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford went 1-for-3 with his second home run of the season Saturday night against the Texas Rangers. Crawford isn't a flashy fantasy option, as he only has one steal to go along with his two homers, but he makes contact and doesn't tank any single category. He's a decent middle-infield fill-in […]
Francisco Lindor Breaks Out With A Homer
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor had one of his best games of the season Saturday night against Atlanta, going 2-for-5 with a two-run home run, a bunt single, and three runs scored. The home run, Lindor's fourth of the season, was his first since May 15. After a tough start to the season, Lindor […]
Jonathan Villar Homers, Scores Twice Saturday
New York Mets third baseman Jonathan Villar had a good night Saturday against Atlanta, going 1-for-4 with a home run, a walk, and two runs scored. He very nearly hit another home run with the bases loaded, but his fly ball was caught just in front of the right-field fence. Villar now has five homers […]
Trevor Story To Undergo Further Testing
Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) will undergo further testing by Tuesday. Story landed on the 10-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation, and it is unknown whether or not the injury is more severe than initially thought. The 28-year-old is batting .255 this season to go along with 26 runs, 23 RBI, eight […]
Adalberto Mondesi Records First Homer, First Stolen Base
Kansas City Royals shortstop Adalberto Mondesi had a big game against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. He went 2-for-4 with a home run, a stolen base and two RBI. This was his second consecutive multi-hit effort after he went 2-for-5 with a double on Friday. The home run and stolen base were his first of […]
Rob Refsnyder Plates Two Saturday
Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Rob Refsnyder went 2-for-4 with two RBIs in Saturday's win over the Kansas City Royals. Refsnyder singled with the bases loaded in the fourth inning to give the Twins the lead, then added another base hit RBI in the eighth inning. The 30-year-old is on fire right now, with a .381 average, […]
Jazz Chisholm Remains Out On Saturday
Miami Marlins infielder Jazz Chisholm (ankle) is not in the starting lineup again on Saturday against the Red Sox. Chisholm has been out since Tuesday with what was described as a "mild" ankle sprain. According to MLB Network's Craig Mish, it is possible the rookie can return on Sunday but the Marlins are playing it […]
Blue Jays-Indians Postponed On Saturday
Saturday's scheduled matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Cleveland Indians has been postponed due to inclement weather, according to MLB.com's Mandy Bell. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Sunday with both games being seven innings. The Indians announced Aaron Civale will start the first game on Sunday with […]
Trevor Story Lands On Injured List With Elbow Inflammation
The Colorado Rockies have placed star shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) on the 10-day injured list with elbow inflammation. Story suffered the injury during Thursday's game against the New York Mets. He was forced to leave the game early, then sat out on Friday. His move to the injured list is retroactive to Friday. The Rockies […]
Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 10
Baseball has seen the rate of injury continue to rise over the past few years. In fantasy, if someone is not in the medical field, it is hard to gauge how long a player will be out and whether they need to be replaced in a lineup. Sometimes this could mean playing a dead roster […]