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 […]
Kolten Wong Unlikely To Play Monday Against Cubs
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (calf) is considered doubtful for Monday's game against the Cubs, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Wong left Saturday's game due to calf tightness and was held out of the lineup Sunday. Manager Craig Counsell said that the 30-year-old had improved Sunday, but he still isn't expected […]
Kolten Wong Shows Improvement, Doubtful For Monday
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Kolten Wong (calf) is making progress, but remains doubtful for Monday's game. Manager Craig Counsell mentioned that Wong is showing improvement, but it unlikely he's ready to return by Monday. He left early during Saturday's game due to tightness in his calf. The organization wants to avoid a trip to the injured […]
MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 6/27/21 (Premium Content)
MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/27 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Top Tournament Stacks for 6/27/21 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 […]
Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Sunday 6/27
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 […]
Brewers Hoping Kolten Wong's Injury Isn't Serious
Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell said the hope is that second baseman Kolten Wong's (calf) issue is just a cramp. Wong will be re-evaluated on Sunday but is unlikely to play. It doesn't sound like his injury is at that serious, but we should know more on Sunday. It should be noted that the 30-year-old […]
Kolten Wong Exits Early With Calf Tightness
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong (calf) exited Saturday's game due to left calf tightness, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. Wong was replaced in the top of the eighth inning as part of a double switch, but before his exit he was 3-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored. […]
Omar Narvaez, Jackie Bradley Jr. On The Bench
Milwaukee Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez is on the bench Saturday against the Colorado Rockies with right-hander Antonio Senzatela on the mound. Narvaez, who has an .857 OPS and is off to one of his best years offensively, is getting rest after Friday night's contest. Manny Pina is catching and hitting eighth, but the defensive standout […]
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 […]
MLB DFS Lineup Picks - Afternoon Slate (6/26/21): DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball
Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! We have a big Saturday afternoon slate and the focus of this article will be on the 10-game afternoon slate for DraftKings plugging in plays for the split afternoon slates for FanDuel . We have some good pitching options and good stacks to consider so let's dive on in and […]
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 […]
Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Saturday 6/26
Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues 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 for fantasy […]
Brewers Could Be A Landing Spot For Trevor Story
The Milwaukee Brewers could be a potential landing spot for Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story. The two-time All-Star and Silver Slugger winner is expected to be traded, and the Rockies are listening to offers ahead of next month's trade deadline. The Brewers acquired Willy Adames from the Tampa Bay Rays last month, but they could […]
Keston Hiura Batting Eighth Friday
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Keston Hiura is in the starting lineup Friday, batting eighth and playing first base against the Colorado Rockies and right-hander Jon Gray, who is fresh off the injured list. As expected, Hiura has replaced first basemen Dan Vogelbach (hamstring) in the lineup and is looking to take a step forward during his […]
Daniel Vogelbach Expected To Be Out Six Weeks
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Daniel Vogelbach (hamstring) could be out at least six weeks, manager Craig Counsell said on Friday. Vogelbach was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier this week after straining his left hamstring while running the bases in the Brewers 5-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. His absence has opened up the […]
Brett Anderson Out For Up To Two Weeks
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brett Anderson (knee) could be on the injured list for up to two weeks, manager Craig Counsell said on Friday. The 33-year-old lefty exited his last start after only pitching 1 1/3 innings due to discomfort in his right knee, which was later diagnosed as a bone bruise. Needless to say, […]
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 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), […]
Garrett Mitchell Doing Well In Minors
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell, the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, hit his second home run of the season on Wednesday with High-A Wisconsin. Mitchell, the 20th overall pick out of UCLA last year, is now slashing .321/.493/.518 with the two home runs, 17 runs scored, 11 RBI and seven stolen bases in 75 […]
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 […]
NL-Only and AL-Only Waiver Wire for Week 13
Welcome back to the NL-only and AL-only pickups column. Each week, I'll look at five players who are under 15% rostered in Yahoo! leagues and who can be considered as options to add in deep-league formats, such as 15-teamers or AL or NL-only leagues. I'll also include a recommendation for what to do with each […]
The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Rankings
The final week of June approaches and Rob Manfred has decided it's a great time to turn pitching on its head. Let's check all of our arms for illegal substances as we update my weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks, where I take stock of my top 101 SPs moving forward. We're about halfway into the season […]
Tyrone Taylor Swipes Bag In Win
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Tyrone Taylor went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Arizona. Wednesday was Taylor's first start since he returned from a shoulder injury that required a minimum stay on the injured list. The 27-year-old singled and stole second in the fourth inning. He also singled […]
Brandon Woodruff Strikes Out Nine In Victory
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (6-3) received the win Wednesday versus Arizona. He allowed one run on three hits and two walks with nine strikeouts in seven innings. After a horrible start last Thursday in Colorado, the right-hander returned to his usual form in this contest. The only damage on Woodruff's line was a […]
Josh Hader Pitches A Perfect Inning For Save Number 19
Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader pitched a perfect inning and struck out two to earn the save in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Arizona. Hader needed 17 pitches to complete the inning, but he got the job done cleanly. The closer is now 19-for-19 in save opportunities this year. He's pitched to a minuscule 0.59 ERA […]
Luis Urias (2B/SS/3B, MIL) - Week 13 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 18% of leagues ANALYSIS: The multi-position eligibility, especially in leagues with shallow benches, is intoxicating, isn't it? The .238/.416/.756 triple slash line suggests that Urias may be getting a little unlucky with his average. Is also suggests that he is hitting for quite a bit […]
Garrett Mitchell Has Two Hits, Homers At High-A
Milwaukee Brewers prospect Garrett Mitchell went 2-for-4 with a home run on Wednesday. The 22-year-old outfielder has a least one hit in each of his last three games. Mitchell, who missed most of May with an injury, has shown an improved approach at the plate while posting a 181 wRC+ in 18 games at the […]
Christian Yelich, Jackie Bradley Jr. Sitting Against Lefty
Milwaukee Brewers outfielders Christian Yelich and Jackie Bradley Jr. and catcher Omar Narvaez are out of the lineup on Wednesday against Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Caleb Smith. Jace Peterson is in left field and batting eighth, Tyrone Taylor is in center and hitting third and Manny Pina is behind the dish and batting seventh. Yelich ended […]
Daniel Vogelbach To Injured List, Keston Hiura Recalled
The Milwaukee Brewers placed first baseman Daniel Vogelbach (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring. Infielder Keston Hiura was recalled from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. Vogelbach was injured on Tuesday night. The 28-year-old was hitting just .216 with seven home runs and 16 RBI in 171 at-bats this year. […]
Keston Hiura Expected To Be Called Up
The Milwaukee Brewers are expected to call up second baseman/first baseman Keston Hiura from Triple-A Nashville, according to a source. Hiura has struggled this year and has bounced back and forth between Milwaukee and the minors, but the Brewers will give him another chance to stick in the big leagues. In two stints with the […]