DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/18/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! We are kicking off the weekend with a massive 15-game slate. That's right: 30 teams, 30 pitchers, and a myriad of avenues to construct a DFS lineup. Four games on the East Coast kick it off at 7:05 pm ET, and we go through the entire night until the Reds-Padres, and Rays-Mariners […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/18/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a full 15-game slate Friday night, and there are a number of factors that should make it a fun evening from a DFS perspective. Not only will differentiation in tournaments obviously not be an issue, but there are also a number of struggling and/or inexperienced pitchers on the hill. Additionally, Camden Yards, Coors […]

Matthew Boyd Will Visit Dr. Neal ElAttrache

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (forearm) will visit Dr. Neal ElAttrache on either Thursday or Friday, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Stavenhagen adds that there is no update on Boyd's injury, but it's never a good sign when a pitcher is seen by Dr. ElAttrache. Boyd is 3-6 this year with a […]

Jeimer Candelario Reaches Base Three Times On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario had a strong day at the plate in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals. Candelario went 1-for-3 with a double, two walks, a run and an RBI. Candelario hasn't been able to produce much yet in June. He spent about a week on the bereavement list this […]

Michael Fulmer Earns His Fifth Save Despite Shaky Inning

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Michael Fulmer had a tough time closing out Wednesday's win against the Kansas City Royals. He entered the game in the ninth inning while the Tigers had a 6-3 lead and went on to give up three hits, no walks and two earned runs while striking out one. Despite his struggles, […]

Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Thursday 6/17

Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues, no doubt, already have holes to fill with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily fantasy baseball streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider in fantasy baseball daily leagues. Additionally, these recommendations can be useful […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets for Week 12

Sometimes fantasy baseball can resemble the stock market. You want the best portfolio of players without having to pay too much for them. Sometimes to achieve the optimal team, you need to make trades. The best way to gain added value is to trade away an over-performing player for one in a rut. This way, […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/17/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have an 8-game main slate on tap tonight. As of now, it appears to be a very straightforward slate with the Braves in an absolute smash spot and Coors being the attraction most will flock to in stacks. So, I am fading Coors bats and loading up on the Braves and the red hot […]

The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Rankings

Holy cow, it's the middle of June! The season's halfway point is coming into view, and with it will come a full top-500 overall re-roll of ranks. For now, you'll have to simply enjoy my weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks, where we take stock of my top 101 SPs moving forward. With two and a half […]

Tarik Skubal Continues Solid Form

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal posted his second consecutive quality start on Wednesday in a win against the Royals. The 24-year-old racked up seven strikeouts and limited Kansas City to only three earned runs despite allowing eight baserunners (six hits, two walks) over six innings. The former top prospect has now given up three earned […]

Wily Peralta To Get His First Start Since 2017

The Detroit Tigers are giving veteran right-hander Wily Peralta a spot start on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels, according to the Detroit Free Press. Peralta, who has pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings in relief this season, will be making his first start since 2017. With a career ERA of 4.51 and a WHIP of 1.46, […]

A Tale of Two Months: Shortstop

With over two months now in the books, and many players having played nearly as many games as they did in 2020, it's time to take stock on the truth behind various hot starts and slumps. However, we shouldn't do so just for our own edification, as there is good instruction to be had. Knowing […]

Jonathan Schoop Goes Yard For His 11th Home Run

Detroit Tigers second baseman Jonathan Schoop continued his red hot June while helping the team defeat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Tuesday night. Schoop went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs and two RBI in the game. He now has 11 home runs on the year, six of which have come this month. […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 6/16/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/16 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 6/16 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 […]

Gregory Soto Records His Sixth Save On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Gregory Soto closed out Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals to earn his sixth save of the year. Soto pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing no hits or walks while striking out one. This was Soto's first save since May 26. Prior to Tuesday's game, the team had only […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for Wednesday (6/16/21) - Monkey Knife Fight

Major League Baseball starts early on Wednesday and Monkey Knife Fight has contests running throughout the day, offering loads of opportunities to play and win! Generally, there are quality pitchers taking the mound Wednesday but there are still some vulnerable pitchers, too. Colorado’s Kyle Freeland (9.00 ERA in four starts), Texas’ Jordan Lyles (5.37 ERA), […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/16/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Man, am I excited for this Wednesday slate of FanDuel action! Wait, maybe that's just excitement for my New York Islanders playing in the Stanley Cup semifinals as I type. No, it's definitely the night of MLB action we have ahead of us this fine Wednesday evening. I'll leave the Islanders for our NHL writers […]

Casey Mize Has Another Solid Start

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Casey Mize went 6 2/3 innings on Tuesday night as he helped lead his team to a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals. While he didn't tally the win, the 24-year-old right-hander continues to pitch deep into games for Detroit, a club that continues to rebound from a dismal start […]

Wilson Ramos Designated For Assignment On Tuesday

Detroit Tigers catcher Wilson Ramos was designated for assignment on Tuesday, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. Ramos got off to a nice start with Detroit in April, slashing .224/.258/.482 with six homers, nine RBI and nine runs scored over 25 games. But a stint on the injured list cost Ramos time, and after […]

Alex Lange, Matthew Boyd Placed On Injured List

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matthew Boyd (arm) and relief pitcher Alex Lange (shoulder) were placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday after exiting Monday night's game early, according to Jason Beck of MLB.com. Boyd exited his start on Monday night against the Royals in the third inning and now lands on the injured list […]

Matt Manning Expected To Start On Thursday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning has been added to the Tigers' taxi squad and is expected to get the start on Thursday night, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. The top pitching prospect in Detroit's system, Manning has struggled a bit this year with a 1-3 record and 8.07 ERA with […]

Niko Goodrum Hits His First Home Run Since May 1

Detroit Tigers utility man Niko Goodrum broke a long home run drought in Monday's 10-3 win over the Kansas City Royals. Goodrum went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. The home run was his fifth of the year, but his first since May 1, despite playing just about every day since then. Goodrum […]

Willi Castro Homers In Monday's Win Over Royals

Detroit Tigers shortstop Willi Castro hit his second home run of the month and fifth home run of the year in Monday's 10-3 win over the Kansas City Royals. The home run was Castro's only hit of the game as he went 1-for-3 with a walk and two RBI. Castro had a rough first two […]

Miguel Cabrera Tallies Three Hits In Monday's Win

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera helped lead the team to a 10-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday. Cabrera went 3-four-5 with two runs and two RBI in the game. It was his second three-hit game of the year. Cabrera has quietly had a nice month of June so far. Through 11 […]

Robbie Grossman Hits His Ninth Home Run On Monday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Robbie Grossman had another strong offensive showing in Monday's 10-3 win over the Kansas City Royals. Grossman went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, his ninth home run of the year. He was also hit by a pitch and he scored a total of two runs in the game. Grossman has reached […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 6/15 - Monkey Knife Fight

The 2021 MLB Season is moving along nicely and we are having a ton of fun with pitcher strikeouts props so far. We will be here week in and week out offering up advice for some of the best prop picks in the industry with Monkey Knife Fight. Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight offer […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/15/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/15 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Pretty short six-game slate on this fine Thursday night, but we are not without some great pitching options on the board. Let's get into it.   High-Priced Aces These are your studs who are worth paying up […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for Tuesday (6/15/21) - Monkey Knife Fight

Tuesday offers a full slate of games in Major League Baseball and Monkey Knife Fight has contests for all, bringing you many chances to play and win! Cincinnati’s Luis Castillo (6.47 ERA), Washington’s Patrick Corbin (6.21 ERA), Boston’s Eduardo Rodriguez (6.03 ERA), Minnesota’s J.A. Happ (5.75 ERA), and Colorado’s Chi Chi Gonzalez (5.74 ERA) are […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/15/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome RotoBallers to another set of Tuesday FanDuel lineup picks! 'Tis the season and I have been thinking about graduations lately. First off, is there anything more boring than a processional? It's just a bunch of people walking! Why do we continue to waste valuable minutes doing this? But speaking of value, I hope you […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/15/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a 15-game main slate on tap tonight, and it should be a fun one. Loaded with all the offense one can think of, even a game in Coors that deserves some serious attention when it comes to pitching, on the other hand, not so nice. There is only one pitcher in the $10K […]