Brandon Crawford Expects To Play In Season Finale Sunday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (hamstring) said Monday that he expects to play in Sunday's season finale at Oracle Park, per the San Francisco Chronicle. The 36-year-old veteran is currently on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain but wants to play in what could be the final game of his career. […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 27

Welcome to another week of sifting through top hitter streamers, RotoBallers! We are looking ahead at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 27 – Monday, September 25 through Sunday, October 1. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good matchups and […]

Kevin Newman Activated And DFA'd

The Cincinnati Reds reinstated infielder Kevin Newman (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and then designated him for assignment. Newman missed over a month with an oblique injury and will now not be with the Reds as they look to somehow secure the final wild-card spot in the National League over the final […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/25/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Monday, RotoBallers! It's the final Monday of the regular season. Three games populate the featured contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. There is one game earlier in the day, but it's not a part of either site's main slate. Tonight's action starts at 9:38 PM […]

Elvis Andrus Drives In Two Runs In White Sox Victory

In Chicago's rain-shortened victory over Boston on Sunday, White Sox infielder Elvis Andrus was 1-for-3 at the plate while driving in two crucial runs. Filling in for Tim Anderson at shortstop and batting in the leadoff spot, Andrus provided a two-run double off right-hander Kutter Crawford, propelling the White Sox to a 2-1 lead in […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 27

Welcome to Week 27 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of September 25- October 1, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN, Yahoo!, or Fantrax. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because we know points […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 27

Welcome to Week 27 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of September 25- October 1, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN, Yahoo!, or Fantrax. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because we know points […]

Week 27 Waiver Wire Rankings: Michael King, Willi Castro, Evan Carter, Ryan O'Hearn, Junior Caminero, TJ Friedl, more

RotoBallers, it's the final edition of Sunday's fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 27 -- September 25 through October 1. There is only one week left in the season, so let's finish strong and secure those fantasy baseball championships. The Rays called up top third base prospect Junio Caminero, who made his debut on […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/24/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 27

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 27. This is our weekly article looking at players whom fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. For the final week of the season, we're going to go through all 30 MLB teams and pick out one […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/24/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. I'm aware that NFL season is underway, but I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of MLB games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! Today's main slate features a robust 12-game matinee mix. The weather looks like it […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's time to bring home the championships with players who are set up for success in the here and now. The Rockies are going back to Coors for the week, six teams play seven games as of now (SEA, TEX, ARI, NYY, LAD, COL), […]

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Decisions for Evan Carter, CJ Abrams, Lance Lynn, Eduardo Rodriguez, more

Welcome RotoBallers to my fantasy baseball start/sit article for the week ahead, September 25 - October 1. This week's article will focus on Evan Carter, CJ Abrams, Lance Lynn, Eduardo Rodriguez, Mark Canha, Mark Vientos, Luis Robert Jr., and George Springer. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who to play […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 27

We are coming up on Week 27 of the fantasy baseball season. It's championship week, and that trophy is right in front of you. But you can't get complacent now; you can't slip up. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 27

We made it to the last week of the regular season, and thus, the last chance to make waiver wire additions. If you're here, congratulations, that means you've got something to play for in the last week of the season. Let's go wrap up that championship! Before we dig into the last batch of waiver […]

Gabriel Arias Exits Early On Saturday

Cleveland Guardians infielder Gabriel Arias (hand) was lifted early during Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. The 24-year-old was pulled out of the game after hitting hit by a pitch in the hand. The expectation is that Arias will undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury. Jose Tena took over at shortstop, […]

Junior Caminero Is Batting Fifth For MLB Debut On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Junior Caminero is serving as the designated hitter and batting fifth on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Caminero, who was just called, is one of Tampa's top prospects and is slashing an impressive .324/.384/.591 with 31 home runs, 94 RBI, and five stolen bases in 510 plate appearances across two […]

Matt McLain Starts Rehab Assignment Saturday

The Cincinnati Reds sent rookie infielder Matt McLain (oblique) to Triple-A Louisville on Saturday to begin his minor-league rehab assignment. Manager David Bell said on Friday that McLain remains on track to return from the 10-day injured list as long as he doesn't suffer a setback this weekend. The impressive 24-year-old rookie is attempting to […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/23/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Shohei Ohtani, Carlos Correa, Ryan Mountcastle, Sandy Alcantara, Felix Bautista and much more...

We have made it to the final week of the baseball season. For teams still vying for a money spot, playing time is the most important stat to look at this week. In re-draft leagues, if you have any FAAB left, pick up any player you think could play or be a backup to an […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/23/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! We had a jam-packed Friday main slate, and Saturday should be more of the same, albeit in a slightly smaller sample. This article contains my picks for the five-game main slate on Saturday, September 23, 2023, for both DraftKings and FanDuel, which locks at 4:05 PM ET. The lineup picks will range […]

Javier Baez Returns On Friday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (back) has returned to the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Oakland Athletics. The 30-year-old is back after missing each of the last three games due to a lower back issue. Baez will cover shortstop and bat seventh versus left-hander Ken Waldichuk on Friday. This season, Baez is slashing […]

Matt McLain On Track To Return Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that rookie infielder Matt McLain (oblique) remains on track to return from the 10-day injured list next Tuesday for the final week of the regular season. McLain has started taking batting practice and is itching to return from a right-oblique strain that he suffered in late August. The Reds […]

Royce Lewis Goes On Injured List

The Minnesota Twins placed infielder Royce Lewis (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a left-hamstring strain and recalled outfielder Jordan Luplow from the minors in a corresponding move. Lewis injured his hamstring on Tuesday and will now miss the conclusion of the 2023 regular season. It remains to be seen if the […]

Francisco Lindor Reaches 30-Steal Mark

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor reached a personal milestone in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, going 2-for-4 with a run scored, two stolen bases and a strikeout. He's now stolen four bases in his last four games and has reached the 30-stolen base mark for the first time in his career. The […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/22/23 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/22/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's an 11-game Friday night slate on both sites that kicks off at 7:05 EST. I have you covered tonight with pitchers, bats, and stacks - let's win some dough!   Starting Pitchers Each day […]

Top Five Injured Players To Stash In Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 26

Welcome back to our top fantasy baseball injury stashes for Week 26, looking at IL players as of September 22. Today's list of injured MLB players to consider stashing off the fantasy baseball waiver wire includes Matt McLain, Triston McKenzie, Ryan Mountcastle, Jeimer Candelario, and Byron Buxton. In case you're not yet familiar, this list […]

Rays Calling Up Junior Caminero

The Tampa Bay Rays are calling up top infield prospect Junior Caminero from Double-A Montgomery, according to sources. The 20-year-old will make the jump to the big leagues from Double-A, where he was hitting an impressive .309/.373/.548 with a .921 OPS, 20 home runs, 62 RBI, nine doubles, three triples, three stolen bases and 55 […]

Paul DeJong Released Thursday

The San Francisco Giants placed shortstop Paul DeJong on unconditional release waivers on Thursday and recalled infielders Marco Luciano and Tyler Fitzgerald from Triple-A Sacramento in corresponding moves. Brandon Crawford (hamstring) also went on the 10-day injured list and won't return this year, so expect Luciano and Fitzgerald to split time at the 6 for […]

Giants Put Brandon Crawford On Injured List

The San Francisco Giants placed shortstop Brandon Crawford (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a right-hamstring strain, ending his season. Crawford's injury came on Wednesday night. Not only will he miss the rest of the 2023 season, but Wednesday's contest could end up being his final game in San Francisco after 13 […]