DraftKings MLB Lineup Picks (6/28/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a nice-sized Monday 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 some great offenses like Houston, […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/28/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a solid nine-game slate tonight. It would be 11, but FanDuel deemed the early starts in Colorado and Cincinnati offensive and left them off the slate. Too bad. We don't get Coors on this slate. Don't worry. There are still some decent options out there. We'll start where we always do: with the […]

Ketel Marte Scheduled For Additional Imaging

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte (hamstring) will undergo imaging on his hamstring Monday. The 27-year-old is dealing with hamstring tightness and was out of the lineup for Sunday's game. He's considered day-to-day and the tests on Monday should determine the severity of his hamstring issue. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor the situation as the […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

The dog days of summer are here. Fewer prospects are being called up these days and the trade deadline is still far off. That doesn't mean there aren't interesting names on the waiver wire, though. You simply have to know where to look. In this column, we will evaluate corner infielders (1B/3B) who are rostered […]

Points League Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 14

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 […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Week 14

Hey look at that! Another no-hitter, and this time it's four Chicago Cubs pitchers who combine to shutdown the Dodgers for the MLB record-tying seventh no-hitter of the season. And this also comes after MLB's crackdown on pitchers using foreign substances. So it seems safe to say that the Year of the Pitcher is still […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 14

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 14 of the MLB season (6/28 through 7/4). 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 in order to gain an edge […]

Taylor Widener To Throw In Sim Game On Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Taylor Widener (groin) will throw 55 pitches in a simulated outing on Monday. Widener has been a frequent member of the injury report this season after dealing with multiple stints on the 10-day because of a groin strain. Although the 26-year-old appears to be moving in the right direction, he still […]

Madison Bumgarner Tosses Another Pen Session

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (shoulder) participated in another bullpen session on Sunday. The veteran continues to increase his activity level after being diagnosed with shoulder inflammation at the beginning of June. The southpaw is currently sitting on a 5.73 ERA and could be back at some point in July. However, with the team […]

Ketel Marte Doesn’t Start On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder Ketel Marte (hamstring) wasn't in the starting lineup for Sunday's clash against San Diego. The 27-year-old has been dealing with hamstring tightness, and after he missed a few games already during the week because of it, he prematurely exited Saturday's matchup against the Padres. Marte is considered day-to-day, but given his consistent […]

Eduardo Escobar Sitting Sunday; Expected To Be Traded

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Eduardo Escobar is on the bench for Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres with right-hander Yu Darvish on the mound as trade speculation around the 32-year-old switch-hitter intensifies. According to a source, he's expected to be traded. Escobar, who drove in five runs on Saturday, is having a solid season with […]

Madison Bumgarner Throws Bullpen Session Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner (shoulder) threw another bullpen session on Saturday. He's been sidelined since early June with shoulder inflammation. The former San Francisco Giant threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Monday and another one Saturday. "Madison Bumgarner (shoulder) threw another bullpen session on Saturday," said manager Torey Lovullo. "He will throw at least […]

Kole Calhoun Rehab Assignment Coming Soon

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun (hamstring) is progressing well in his recovery from hamstring surgery and will begin a rehab assignment soon. The 33-year-old has begun to run out of the batters' box during the at-bats he is taking at the team's training site. "The start of a rehab assignment is "coming soon," said manager […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 6/27/21 (Premium Content)

What's up, RotoBallers! We have made it to lucky Week 13, and I'm happy to report that Week 12 was a positive one for the books. We didn't have any massive nights to boost our profits skyward (though Monday was very close), but six out of the 7 nights were positive, and I'm confident that […]

J.B. Bukauskas Throws Pen Session

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher J.B. Bukauskas (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Saturday. Nonetheless, he still remains without a firm return date as he continues to work his way back from a strained elbow suffered back in mid-May. The 24-year-old hasn't done much this season, and he has struggled by sporting an 8.31 ERA throughout 11 […]

Ketel Marte Exits Saturday’s Matchup

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte (hamstring) exited Saturday's contest against the Padres. The 27-year-old has been dealing with hamstring tightness, and he missed a few games during the week already as a result. Marte is batting .366 this season, and with the ailment not improving, fantasy managers unfortunately may be without him for a while […]

Corbin Martin Sent To Minors

The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned right-hander Corbin Martin to Triple-A Reno on Saturday and activated pitcher Brett De Geus after claiming him off waivers from the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. Martin allowed back-to-back home runs to the San Diego Padres in the 11-5 loss on Friday and has struggled this year. In five games (three starts) […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 14

As we move past the 60-game mark, there continues to be an uptick in injuries this year, particularly soft tissue injuries. These injuries include oblique, groin, hamstring, and back injuries. Not all of the injuries are the same for each player and should be treated and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. They should not all be […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 6/26/21 (Premium Content)

What's up, RotoBallers! We have made it to lucky Week 13, and I'm happy to report that Week 12 was a positive one for the books. We didn't have any massive nights to boost our profits skyward (though Monday was very close), but six out of the 7 nights were positive, and I'm confident that […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 6/26/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/26 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 6/26/21 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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/26/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Saturday, gang! The weekend is finally here. Surely most of you are or will be playing the early slate today, as this main slate tonight is slim pickings with just four games. It works out for me actually, as I have a family reunion this afternoon, so I get to spend more time with […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (6/26/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Weird slate tonight as there are just four games on tap and no ace pitchers in sight. As long as we can nail the SP pick, we can really get to whatever stacks and one-off's that we want to. Let's get to it. I'll be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for the FanDuel […]

Eduardo Escobar Returns To D-Backs Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar (quadriceps) is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the San Diego Padres. Escobar is back at the hot corner and is hitting third against Padres right-hander Chris Paddack. The veteran infielder missed the whole first half of the week after he strained his right quadriceps on Sunday, […]

Ketel Marte Not In Lineup Friday Against Padres

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte (hamstring) remains out of the lineup on Friday night against the Padres. Marte exited Tuesday's game after his hamstring tightened up on him, and then he was held out of Wednesday's game because of that tightness. While managers are hoping Marte can return to the lineup soon, they should be […]

Daulton Varsho (C/OF, ARI) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in Two-Catcher Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS: While it is very unfortunate that Carson Kelly landed on the IL with a fractured wrist and will likely be out until after the All-Star Break, this provides another opportunity for catching prospect Daulton Varsho to adjust his bat to the MLB level. […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 14 Waiver Wire

So it's not a super common expression, but sometimes, when a pitcher makes a hitter look really bad (usually on a breaking ball), you'll hear announcers say he "undressed him" with the pitch. Well, here's the thing: this week, we've had actual pitchers undress on the field. Manfred League Baseball began enforcing the sticky stuff rules this […]

The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Relief Pitcher Rankings

With the final week of June upon us, we are all crossing the season's 50% checkpoint. As we all know, that means it's the perfect time to change rules for pitchers...sigh. Manfred shenanigans aside, we push on with my top 101 RP Baller Ranks are geared towards traditional 5x5 roto leagues with some mentions for […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 6/25/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/25 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Big 13 game Friday slate. There don't seem to be any real weather issues. It's a weird slate. All of the top offenses are also facing really bad pitchers, which has sent the price tags through the […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for Friday (6/25/21) - Monkey Knife Fight

Friday brings a full schedule in Major League Baseball with a doubleheader between the Mets and Phillies so there are a total of 16 games on the docket. Monkey Knife Fight has contests for all of them, meaning lots of opportunities to play and win! Baltimore’s Matt Harvey (7.80 ERA), Pittsburgh’s Wil Crowe (6.42 ERA), […]

The Outsiders: Deeper Hitting Prospects to Know For Dynasty Leagues

Welcome to the latest update where I highlight 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 leagues, you always […]