Tony Gonsolin To Throw Simulated Game This Week

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (shoulder) will throw a three-inning simulated game this week, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Manager Dave Roberts said that once Gonsolin is stretched out to throw a four-inning simulated game, then he would feel comfortable with activating him off the injured list. Gonsolin has yet to […]

Chris Taylor Scratched From Lineup Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Chris Taylor was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's finale with the Marlins, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Taylor was set to get the start at second base, but he will now be replaced by Sheldon Neuse, who will bat seventh against Miami. There's no word as to […]

David Price Expected To Be Activated From IL Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price (hamstring) is expected to be activated from the injured list on Monday, according to Juan Toribio of MLB.com. Price has been sidelined with a hamstring strain since April 26, having posted a 1-0 record with one save, a 5.59 ERA and 11 strikeouts in 9 2/3 innings prior to […]

Corey Seager Will Not Require Surgery For Broken Hand

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (hand) broke the fifth metacarpal in his right hand when he was hit by a pitch on Saturday, but it is not believed he will require surgery, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Manager Dave Roberts said that the timeline for Seager's return is "vague," and in the […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Don't ask how, but we find ourselves in the middle of May with nearly 25% of the 2021 season etched in stone. You should have a clear idea of what your team needs, how many injury/minor-league stashes your depth chart can bear, and how […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 8

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 8 of the MLB season (5/17 through 5/23). 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 […]

Will Smith Taking A Seat Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins. Smith has yet to homer in May, though he owns a solid .282 batting average with four extra-base hits to his name. Austin Barnes will draw the start behind the plate and bat eighth.

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 5/16/21 (Premium Content)

What's up, RotoBallers! We have made it to Week 7 of the MLB season already. Time flies when you're having fun! Week 6 wasn't a huge week by any means, but it was a positive one! That's all we can ask for, as we slowly build ourselves back up towards a profit on the season. […]

Yoshitomo Tsutsugo Traded To Dodgers

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yoshitomo Tsutsugo was traded to the Dodgers on Saturday for cash considerations or a player to be named later, according to Juan Toribio of MLB.com. Tsutsugo has struggled over his career with Tampa Bay, slashing .187/.292/.336 with eight home runs, 29 RBI and 32 runs scored over two seasons with […]

Albert Pujols To Sign With Dodgers

Free-agent first baseman Albert Pujols is expected to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers on a one-year deal. While the Dodgers have yet to confirm the transaction, multiple MLB sources have reported on the deal. Pujols was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels on May 6 and reportedly had three or four teams […]

Corey Seager Fractures Hand On HBP

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager (hand) will be placed on the injured list after X-rays revealed that he fractured his right hand during Saturday's game. Seager was plunked on the right hand by a Ross Detwiler pitch during the fifth inning and immediately appeared to be in pain. He left the game shortly thereafter, […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Sunday 5/16

Welcome to 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. Whether you are just trying to get that elusive category win or you are trying to […]

AJ Pollock To Be Out "A Couple Weeks" With Hamstring Strain

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock (hamstring) will be placed on the injured list with a hamstring strain, according to J.P. Hoornstra of the Orange County Register. Manager Dave Roberts said they expect Pollock to miss "a couple weeks minimum," after Pollock had attempted to play through the injury over the last week. When healthy, […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (5/15/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a large 10-game slate to work with on FanDuel tonight and there are a number of different ways we can build lineups. There are a few appealing pitchers on the high end in Bauer and Nola, but getting to one of the value pitchers allows you to jam in more expensive and higher-ceiling […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 8

Baseball has seen the rate of injury continue to rise over the past few years. In fantasy, if someone is not in the medical field, it is hard to gauge how long a player will be out and whether they need to be replaced in a lineup. Sometimes this could mean playing a dead roster […]

The Bigger Picture - Complete Games Are En Vogue Again

Headlines in the baseball world recently have by and large pertained to the multiple instances of no-hitters early in the 2021 season. This is usually accompanied by a lamentation of how offense is down and batters are struggling to generate excitement in this new live-ball era. But what's the fantasy spin? Face it, no-hitters are […]

Bullpen Report: The Week of the Closer Injury

We are now about six weeks into the MLB season. It’s definitely flying by and before you know it, it will be Memorial Day, July 4th, and then the All-Star Break. These are all arbitrary dates you will hear thrown around as target dates for when you will have a large enough sample size to […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/15/21): MLB DFS Lineups

10 of the 15 games are on the main slate on DraftKings today. Pitching is a little thing. There's more quantity than quality, but we'll find some good places for you to build around. Pitching isn't as bad as it looks at first glance. Rain could be a problem in a couple of spots. They […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 5/15/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 5/15/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 5/15/21 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 […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 5/15 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 5/15 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 […]

Cody Bellinger Heading In The Right Direction

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger (leg) could be heading for a minor-league rehab assignment sometime next week. This is another step in the right direction and comes after it was reported during the week that Bellinger is making "very encouraging progress." The 25-year-old hasn't played since mid-April, but fantasy managers should obviously continue to […]

Zach McKinstry Nearing Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Zach McKinstry (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday or Monday. This is certainly good news, primarily for the fantasy managers who have been without his fantasy production since April 20. The 26-year-old is currently batting nearly .300 to go along with 14 RBI, seven […]

Walker Buehler Won’t Pitch On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler won't start on Sunday, according to skipper Dave Roberts. With the team dealing with injuries in the rotation, this move appears precautionary, primarily since the righty is coming off a seven-inning outing against the Mariners on Tuesday. Roberts also indicated that the bullpen would handle things against Miami, […]

David Price Getting Close To Being Activated

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price (hamstring) says that he feels he is getting close to returning to the team, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Price said that his hamstring feels like it's ready to go and he's "checked off all the boxes" for his return, and now he's just waiting to hear […]

Max Muncy Turning On The Power

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy is beginning to really turn on the power heading into a series with the Marlins beginning Friday. Muncy got off to a slow start this season but is really beginning to square up the baseball. He has home runs in each of his last four games, has four […]

Gavin Lux Hitting .316 In May

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux will head into the weekend swinging a hot bat. The 23-year-old has bounced back from an early season injury and is beginning to flash the potential that has the Dodgers brass so excited for his future. Through his first 38 at-bats in May, Lux is slashing .316/.350/.421 with […]

Kenley Jansen Spotless In May

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen will head into the weekend with five straight appearances without giving up an earned run. Jansen has allowed only one hit during that stretch and, for the season, is holding opponents to a .089 average. The veteran closer is 6-of-8 in save chances this season but control has been […]

Austin Barnes Carries Little Fantasy Appeal

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes will continue to serve as the team's backup as they open up a series against the Marlins beginning Friday. Barnes is not known for his offensive prowess but has done a decent job of getting on base. The veteran backstop is hitting only .212 this season but is posting […]

Trevor Bauer Scheduled To Start Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Trevor Bauer will start Saturday against the Marlins. Bauer (3-2) has been as consistent as they come this season, allowing two or fewer runs in six of his eight starts this season. The right-handed starter has struck out 67 hitters through 50 1/3 innings pitched and is holding opponents to a […]

Mookie Betts Posting .658 OPS At Home

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts and Co. will host the Marlins at Dodger Stadium Friday night. It has been a slow start to Betts' season and is slashing only .204/.291/.367 through 49 home at-bats. Fantasy teams looking for silver linings can, however, be slightly encouraged by Betts' production in the month of May. It […]