MLB DFS Lineup Picks - Early Slate (6/2/21): FanDuel and DraftKings , Daily Fantasy Baseball
Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! We have a split Wednesday slate and the focus of this article will be on the four-game only slate for DraftKings while still mentioning plays for the three-game early only slate on FanDuel. We have some good pitching options and good stacks to consider so let's dive on in and […]
Harold Ramirez Knocks In Two Tuesday
Cleveland Indians outfielder Harold Ramirez went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Tuesday night's 6-5 win over the Chicago White Sox. Ramirez is starting off June on the right foot and in similar to how he finished May as he had 10 hits through his final 11 games in the month. He is worthy of a […]
Jean Carlos Mejia To Start Wednesday
Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Jean Carlos Mejia will start Wednesday afternoon's game against the Chicago White Sox. The Indians were scheduled to start Eli Morgan in this one, but perhaps they decided otherwise after he allowed six earned runs across just 2 2/3 innings pitched in his debut against the Toronto Blue Jays Friday night. […]
Jose Ramirez goes 2-for-4 Tuesday
Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Chicago White Sox. Ramirez was removed in the top of the eighth inning tonight due to dehydration and the move was simply precautionary, according to Mandy Bell. Ramirez has been heating up at the […]
Shane Bieber Strikes Out Seven Tuesday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Shane Bieber recorded seven strikeouts across seven innings pitched while allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits and two walks in Tuesday night's 6-5 win over the Chicago White Sox. Bieber is now 6-3 on the season and has posted a 3.08 ERA with 117 strikeouts across 79 innings pitched. […]
James Karinchak Records Seventh Save Tuesday
Cleveland Indians relief pitcher James Karinchak pitched the ninth inning, allowing four hits, one walk and two earned runs in Tuesday night's 6-5 win over the Chicago White Sox. Despite the abysmal line, Karinchak recorded his seventh save of the season, but he has had back-to-back rough outings, as the White Sox got to him […]
Emmanuel Clase Earns Save Monday
Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase earned the save in the Indians 3-1 win over the White Sox Monday. Clase struck out the side in this one while allowing one hit to record his ninth save on the season. He looked much better than James Karinchak did in game one of the doubleheader, but both […]
Jose Ramirez Homers In Game Two Of Doubleheader
Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in the Indians 3-1 win over the Chicago White Sox in game two of a doubleheader on Monday. Ramirez finishes May with six home runs, 16 RBI, and a .353 OBP and appears to be heating up as we enter June. He […]
James Karinchak Takes Loss Monday
Cleveland Indians relief pitcher James Karinchak had a forgettable day as he allowed three runs (two earned) on two hits and a walk in the bottom of the eighth inning of game one of a doubleheader in the Indians 8-6 loss to the White Sox. Karinchak will need to put this one behind him as […]
Cesar Hernandez Homers Twice Monday
Cleveland Indians second baseman Cesar Hernandez went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in the Indians 8-6 loss to the Chicago White Sox in game one of a doubleheader Monday. Hernandez led the game off with a home run and then followed that up with a third-inning bomb, both of which came off White Sox's […]
Triston McKenzie Strikes Out 10 Monday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie struck out 10 batters across 5 1/3 innings pitched in Sunday's 8-6 loss to the Chicago White in game one of a doubleheader. Unfortunately, McKenzie also allowed five earned runs on four hits and two walks in this one. McKenzie has great stuff, but he is not always capable […]
Monkey Knife Fight - Daily MLB Prop Picks for 6/1
Tuesday brings a day full of Major League Baseball, with a lot of quality pitchers taking the mound, and Monkey Knife Fight has contests for all of them, meaning lots of opportunities to play and win. A look at some of the notable starting pitchers for Tuesday’s games: The starting pitchers with the best ERA […]
Cal Quantrill Did Not Pick Up Decision On Monday
Cleveland Indians right-handed hurler Cal Quantrill allowed a run in 3 2/3 frames, which resulted in a no-decision. Quantrill allowed five hits while striking out five. The former first-round pick has appeared in 19 games while recording a 2.05 ERA. In 2021, Quantrill carries a 0-1 record pitching in 26.2 innings. He is undoubtedly player […]
Cal Quantrill Starting On Monday Night
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Cal Quantrill will start Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the White Sox. The right-hander hasn't done much this season and will be coming off his latest outing against the Tigers on Wednesday where he logged just three innings of work. Fantasy managers looking to fill a void should look elsewhere, […]
Triston McKenzie To Start Game 1 Of Doubleheader
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie will take the hill for Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against the White Sox. The 23-year-old hasn't looked good this season, sporting a 5.94 ERA to go along with a record of one win and three losses. Chicago has played well against right-handed pitching this season, so fantasy managers […]
Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Monday 5/31
Welcome to the another edition of our daily fantasy baseball streamers! Are you playing in leagues with daily moves and looking to beef up those rosters? We here at RotoBaller are there for you and all of your streaming needs. Each day RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider […]
Points League Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 10
We'll be doing this roundup of point league happenings 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 […]
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 […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/31/21): MLB DFS Lineups
Hello, RotoBallers, and let me just start by saying Happy Memorial Day! Today is not only the day we often use to kick off summertime, but also an important day to remember those who have served this fine nation in the Armed Forces. Memorial Day brings us plenty of day baseball, with the majority of […]
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 […]
Jose Ramirez Drives In Two Sunday
Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 1-for-3 with two RBI including a walk-off sacrifice fly in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Ramirez now has 28 RBI on the season to go along with 12 home runs, 35 runs scored, and eight stolen bases. He was been a solid performer in 2021 […]
Emmanuel Clase Earns Win Sunday
Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase benefited greatly from the Tribe's 6-5 walk-off win on Sunday as he earned the win after allowing an earned run in the top of the seventh inning that gave the Blue Jays a 5-4 lead. It was Clase's third win of the season to go along with eight saves […]
Josh Naylor Goes 3-for-3 Sunday
Cleveland Indians outfielder and first baseman Josh Naylor went 3-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in game one of a double-header. Naylor collected two singles and a solo home run in this one and is now hitting .256 with five home runs and 12 RBI in […]
Aaron Civale Struggles Sunday
Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Aaron Civale allowed four earned runs on 10 hits and one walk while striking out just one in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in the first game of a double-header. The 10 hits allowed marked the most Civale has given up on the season and was a start […]
MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 5/31/21 (Premium Content)
MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 5/31 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. High-Priced Aces These are your studs who are worth paying up for on this slate. It makes sense to deploy these guys as your cash game plays on FanDuel and as your SP1 on DraftKings […]
Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 5/31/21 (Premium Content)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! The start of Week 10 is upon us, and it coincides with the end of May and the start of June (on Tuesday). The change in month is very much welcomed, because while it is obviously completely arbitrary, it gives a numbers and trends guy like me new hope for a turnaround […]
Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10
We have completed another week of MLB action, and we have once again been littered with injuries. Both good and bad things arise from injuries. Let's start with the bad, which means losing a player, sometimes a key player, from your roster. The good is a chance to add a new player, and certain players […]
Bullpen Report: Finding Relievers to Help Your Fantasy Team
Memorial Day Weekend is here! Hopefully, you hit the beach or a BBQ, have a burger or hot dog and an adult beverage of your choosing and just enjoy the three-day weekend. For you baseball fanatics, it’s also a significant date on the baseball calendar. It is typically the time of year where MLB teams […]