Bullpen Report: Late-Inning Changes and Long Relievers to Stream

The only constant in life is change. Those are wise words by a Greek philosopher named Heraclitus. What not enough people realize is, that quote was said about bullpen usage and trying to figure them out for fantasy purposes. Ok, maybe it wasn’t, but it should be given all the changes that occur in major […]

Struggles Continue For Jose Abreu On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the White Sox's 7-3 win over the Royals on Wednesday. Abreu has been really struggling at the plate to start off the 2022 campaign. He is slashing a lowly .203/.288/.356 with just two home runs and six RBI in his first 16 […]

AJ Pollock Not Starting Wednesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder AJ Pollock isn't in the lineup on Wednesday for a matchup with the Kansas City Royals and right-handed starter Zack Greinke. Pollock is batting .211 with a .250 on-base percentage in 20 plate appearances for Chicago this season. Instead, Gavin Sheets will get the start in right field and hit third […]

Liam Hendriks Unlikely To Be Available Wednesday

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks (back) said his back is feeling better, but it sounds like the team would rather not use him on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals. Hendriks said it probably wasn't the best idea to pitch the 10th inning on Sunday, when he experienced back tightness. The 33-year-old is officially […]

Joe Kelly To Start Rehab Assignment Friday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Joe Kelly (biceps) will start his minor league rehab assignment on Friday with Triple-A Charlotte. Kelly began the regular season on the injured list while battling a nerve issue in his right arm. The 33-year-old right-hander joins the White Sox this year after spending the last three seasons with the […]

Yoan Moncada To Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (oblique) will begin his minor league rehab assignment on Friday with Triple-A Charlotte. Moncada is experiencing some pain while swinging left-handed, but he's been cleared to resume playing in games in the minors. The 26-year-old has been battling a right oblique strain for almost a month, and the […]

Luis Robert Remains Out Of The Lineup

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (groin) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Robert hasn't played since last Thursday and he'll miss at least one more game. Adam Engel will cover center field and bat eighth versus righty Zack Greinke on Wednesday. Luckily, Robert said he is […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/27/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. As customary, we have an all-day ledger on tap Wednesday, and although DraftKings does not have a full-day slate, FanDuel does. Consequently, today's article will feature picks on both sites for games throughout the day, as even on DK, the suggestions […]

Eloy Jimenez Undergoes Successful Surgery On Tuesday

The Chicago White Sox have announced that outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) underwent successful surgery on Tuesday morning. The goal of the surgery was to repair a torn hamstring tendon behind Jimenez's right knee. It is expected that the 25-year-old will be out for six to eight weeks while recovering from the surgery. Andrew Vaughn and […]

Luis Robert Expected To Return On Wednesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (groin) is lined up to miss his fourth straight game due to a minor groin strain on Tuesday. However, White Sox general manager Rick Hahn stated on Tuesday that he expects Robert to play on Wednesday. The 24-year-old will give the White Sox offense a much-needed boost upon his […]

Yoan Moncada Could Begin Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (oblique) could begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A this coming weekend, according to White Sox reporter James Fegan. The 26-year-old has yet to make his 2022 debut as he's been sidelined with a Grade 1 oblique strain. We still don't have a clear timeline for his return, but […]

Liam Hendriks Day-To-Day With Back Spasms

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks is being listed as day-to-day after suffering back spasms in Minnesota over the weekend. Hendriks was hit with the loss on Sunday when he allowed two earned runs on three hits with a walk and a strikeout in 1 1/3 innings against the Twins. The White Sox have downplayed […]

Luis Robert Still Out Tuesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (groin) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals. Robert missed three straight games last weekend due to a minor groin strain, and the White Sox will play it safe with him and hold him out for a fourth straight contest. The good news […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 4/26/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/26/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/26/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. Today we have an 11-game slate on tap. With 11 games, there will be arguments for many pitchers and many stacks to build around. There is no Coors Field in play, and as of this writing, there are only three-game totals […]

Baller Ranks: Starting Pitchers Top 101 Weekly Rankings

We have another week in the record books for our emerging 2022 MLB season, which yields another dose of my weekly top-101 SP Baller Ranks breakdown. RotoBallers can enjoy my rambling about key movers and then scroll through the top-101 in a table with tiers, ranks, earned value via Fangraphs, and even more notes! You […]

Liam Hendriks Dealing With Back Tightness

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks (back) is dealing with some back tightness, according to White Sox manager Tony La Russa. He received treatment for the injury after Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Hendriks earned the loss in Sunday's game. He pitched a clean ninth inning, but was shelled in the 10th inning of […]

Points League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 3

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 […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 3

Week three of fantasy baseball is upon us, and we have seen a lot of exciting developments on the starting pitcher scene. Plenty of guys are popping up here, especially guys we really weren't tracking much in the pre-season. Finding breakout starting pitchers is one of the most fun parts of the game, and it's […]

NFBC Waiver Wire Report for Week 3 - Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball

We have completed another week of MLB action, making it time to make more waiver wire moves. However, things will be slightly different for our weekly look into the high-stakes NFBC landscape. For those that do not know, in the NFBC, there are no IL spots and no trades, making waiver moves a bit different. […]

Lucas Giolito Activated From Injured List

The Chicago White Sox activated starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (abdomen) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday in advance of his scheduled start against the Minnesota Twins in the series finale. In corresponding moves, outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) was placed on the injured list and right-hander Ryan Burr (shoulder) was sent on a rehab assignment […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 4/24/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/24/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our […]

Eloy Jimenez Estimated To Miss 6-8 Weeks

The Chicago White Sox estimate that outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) will miss six to eight weeks. The White Sox will place Jimenez on the 10-day injured list on Sunday after he was diagnosed with a right hamstring strain on Saturday. He'll undergo further evaluations when the team returns home on Monday. It's another tough blow […]

Week 3 MLB Injury News and Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Ronald Acuna, Eloy Jimenez, Luke Voit, Andrew Heaney, Alex Cobb

We are coming to the end of April, and May is just around the corner. Injuries are beginning to pile up for some teams and sometimes it could be hard keeping up with all of the fantasy-relevant injuries. I will continue to highlight players on the IL with their hopeful return timeframe and the next […]

Breakout Hitters to Watch for Fantasy Baseball Week 3

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of my "Breakout Hitters To Watch" series. And just like that, we are on our third version of the weekly breakout hitter watch analysis. For those who are not familiar, I'll be writing this article weekly and it will be published on Thursday mornings. So far, we have identified […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/24/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 4/24/2022 Main Slate at 1:00 pm Eastern Time. The lineup will range from some elite players to mid-priced options, and value plays. The main slate is nine-games on DraftKings and FanDuel. You can also read more DFS advice and lineup picks […]

Eloy Jimenez Sustains Significant Injury, Not Season-Ending

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) suffered a "significant" injury Saturday, but it is not expected to end his season, per manager Tony LaRussa. While attempting to run out a ground ball, he appeared to trip over first base, causing him to fall down awkwardly. He was down on the ground for a while […]

Eloy Jimenez Carted Off The Field On Saturday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) took a rough fall to the ground in the second inning of Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. While attempting to run out a ground ball, he appeared to trip over first base, causing him to fall down awkwardly. He was down on the ground for a while. […]

Luis Robert Unlikely To Play This Weekend

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (groin) suffered a groin injury during this past Thursday's game while running out a ground ball. He wound up sitting out Friday's game and he isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game either. White Sox manager Tony La Russa gave an update on Robert's status on Friday. He said […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 4/23/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/23/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our […]