The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Rankings

With nearly two months in the books, this fantasy season is testing the IL and depth management of most fantasy teams. Being ready with the next man up is critical, with a healthy dose of injury luck helping immensely! All we can do is play our game and stay prepared, so study up with the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/26/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! It's a nine-game schedule to get us over the midweek hump, and there are intriguing options up and down the pitching roster. Cincinnati and Washington throw out their first pitch at 7:05 pm ET tonight, and then we go all the way through the evening until San Francisco and Arizona take the […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 5/26/21 (Premium Content)

Hey RotoBallers! I felt like Week 8 was my time to get back on track. The number 8 is my go-to/lucky number after all. Well, it didn't quite turn out that way. Wednesday was a great day, but everything that surrounded it, including a bloody Sunday, brought us crashing back down to earth. I'm changing […]

Jordan Yamamoto Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

The New York Mets transferred starting pitcher Jordan Yamamoto (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list on Tuesday. Yamamoto was removed from his last start on Sunday after pitching four innings and allowing six hits, two walks and five runs (four earned). He will be out until late July at the […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 5/26/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 5/26 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 […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 5/26 - Monkey Knife Fight

Wednesday brings a busy slate of MLB games and Monkey Knife Fight has contests for all of them, offering many chances to play and win! Top pitching prospect Alek Manoah is making his major league debut for the Toronto Blue Jays after the 2019 first-round pick had a 0.50 ERA and 0.56 WHIP in his […]

Mets Not Overly Concerned By Noah Syndergaard's Exit Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) will be evaluated on Wednesday after exiting his rehab start early on Tuesday night, according to Tim Britton of The Athletic. Syndergaard departed his start on Tuesday after one inning with what was originally described as "soreness" in his right elbow, but manager Luis Rojas classified it […]

J.D. Davis Has Setback In Rehab

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (hand) is dealing with "inflammation in his joints" and will not be returning to his rehab assignment for at least the next few days, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Davis has been on the injured list since the beginning of May due to a sprained left hand, […]

Johneshwy Fargas To Be Placed On Injured List Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Johneshwy Fargas (shoulder) will be placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. DiComo adds that Fargas received an MRI on Tuesday that confirmed the team's initial diagnosis of a left AC joint sprain that forced him to exit Monday's contest. Manager Luis Rojas said […]

Noah Syndergaard Exits Rehab Start With Elbow Soreness

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) was removed from his rehab start on Tuesday night after one inning due to soreness in his right elbow, the team announced on Twitter. The Mets described the move as precautionary, however given the team's injury issues this year it's not unreasonable to be worried this could […]

Francisco Lindor Hitless Again On Monday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in the Mets 3-2 loss to the Rockies on Monday. Lindor's poor season continues as he is now batting just .185 over his last seven games (27 at-bats) and has posted a miserable .189/.295/.277 slash line in 2021 with June quickly approaching. Although he […]

David Peterson With Quality Start On Monday

New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson went six innings, allowing three earned runs on five hits and three walks in the Mets 3-2 loss to the Rockies on Monday. Peterson struck out three but, despite his quality start, he was tagged with the loss and his record fell to 1-4 on the season. It […]

Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds - Sweet Spot Analysis for Week 9

Barrel rate is one of the best measures of a hitter's power. In order to earn a barrel, a player needs to have enough exit velocity, which we measured last week, and the proper launch angle. Specifically, a ball can travel anywhere between 8-50 degrees depending on how high an exit velocity was produced. Although […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Tuesday 5/25

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 […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 5/25/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 5/25 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.     Overview This is probably the most ace-heavy slate since Opening Day. Tonight we have Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer, Joe Musgrove, Jack Flaherty, Corbin Burnes, Lucas Giolito, Clayton Kershaw, and Kevin Gausman all on the board. […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 5/25/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 5/25/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      ***Other Pitchers I would add to my player pool*** Jacob deGrom, Aaron Civale, Jose Berrios, Tyler Mahle, Cole Irvin   Top Tournament Stacks for 5/25/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/25/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a 13-game main slate on tap tonight, and it's a doozie. There are a lot of nice pitching options priced all across the board. Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer lead the way up top, but may not be necessary with some of the strong options in the $9K and $8K range, not to […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/25/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome RotoBallers to another set of Tuesday FanDuel lineup picks! It is another heavy slate of games on the main slate tonight. There is just two early evening game in the 6 o'clock ET hour and then everyone else is playing in the main slate. If you have questions about that early game, feel free […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 5/25 - Monkey Knife Fight

Tuesday offers a full slate of Major League Baseball games and Monkey Knife Fight has contests for all of them, meaning lots of chances to play and win! There are some star pitchers on the bump Tuesday, including Jacob deGrom making his return to the Mets. Corey Kluber, Max Scherzer, Aaron Civale, Rich Hill, Jose […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 5/25/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 5/25/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 13-game slate on tap tonight, so there's plenty of potential value bats to choose from to help you fit in an […]

Luis Guillorme Could Start Rehab Assignment Next Week

New York Mets infielder Luis Guillorme (oblique), who hasn't played since April 25 due to a strained oblique in his right side, could start a rehab assignment in the minor leagues next week. It was initially believed that Guillorme would return from the 10-day injured list when he was eligible, but that turned out not […]

Michael Conforto, Jeff McNeil Out Until Late June

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) and second baseman Jeff McNeil (hamstring) are likely to be out of action until late June, according to general manager Zack Scott. "They're significant hamstring strains," Scott said. Conforto and McNeil were both injured on April 30. Brandon Nimmo (finger), Albert Almora Jr. (shoulder) and Kevin Pillar (face) […]

Mets Hopeful Pete Alonso Can Return Next Week

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (hand) is expected to be ready to return next week, according to general manager Zack Scott. Alonso landed on the injured list last Friday due to a sprained right hand. The Mets have been crushed by injuries lately, so this is great news for them. James McCann is […]

Johneshwy Fargas Removed After Crashing Into Wall

New York Mets outfielder Johneshwy Fargas (shoulder) has been removed from Monday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Fargas suffered an AC joint sprain in his left shoulder after slamming into the wall in the fourth inning. It was a solid effort by Fargas, but this incident could result in an injured list stint for the […]

Seth Lugo Expected To Return Next Monday

New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo (elbow) is expected to return from the injured list when first eligible next Monday, May 31. Lugo had surgery on his right elbow this offseason and has been working his way back. He made his first rehab appearance last week at Single-A. Lugo struggled last year (5.15 ERA, […]

James McCann Playing First Base On Monday

New York Mets catcher James McCann is batting third and playing first base on Monday when the Mets face the Rockies at home. McCann's appearance at first base will be the first of his professional career. It is a peculiar decision, considering the best defensive first baseman on the roster, Dominic Smith, is playing left […]

J.D. Davis To Play A Few More Rehab Games At Triple-A

New York Mets third baseman/outfielder J.D. Davis (hand), currently on the 10-day injured list, is expected to play a few more games with Triple-A Syracuse before returning to the team. The Mets reportedly want Davis to play a string of games at first base at Triple-A so he can, presumably, play first when he returns […]

Lineup Takeaways - Week 8 Lineup Trends

Week eight of the MLB season is in the books. There are new injuries, players landing on the COVID injured list, and many more developments that are causing lineups to alter. Let’s try to figure out what is noise and what really matters. Just a reminder, I have added a 'Fantasy Fallout' section to the […]

No Clarity On Jeff McNeil's Injury Or Return Timeline

The New York Mets have yet to provide a timeline for infielder Jeff McNeil's (hamstring) return from the 10-day injured list. Similar to outfielder Michael Conforto, McNeil suffered the injury on May 16 in a game against the Rays. To date, the Mets have also failed to provide any information on the grade or severity […]

No Timeline On Michael Conforto's Return

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring), currently on the 10-day injured list, is considered "week-to-week" according to manager Luis Rojas. Conforto suffered the injury on May 16 in a game against the Rays. To date, the Mets have yet to provide any clarity on the grade or severity of the hamstring strain. As a […]