Brandon Belt Collects Three Hits In Tuesday Return

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt had an encouraging first game back from the injured list in Tuesday's 9-4 win over the Rangers. Belt went 3-for-4 with three singles and a walk. The Giants will be glad to see Belt (who was dealing with an oblique injury) back in the lineup, as they are […]

Mike Tauchman Hits Grand Slam Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Tauchman made his lone hit count in Tuesday's 9-4 win over the Rangers, going 1-for-4 with a grand slam. Tauchman put the Giants ahead in the eighth inning by lining a Josh Sborz offering just over the right-field wall. It was a big moment for Tauchman, but he has struggled […]

Alex Wood Turns In Mediocre Start Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Wood turned in a middling performance in Tuesday's 9-4 win over the Rangers. Wood pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing four runs on five hits (including a solo home run) and three walks with two strikeouts. The 30-year-old has been solid for the Giants and fantasy managers overall this season, […]

Brandon Crawford Has Historic Day Tuesday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford achieved several career milestones in Tuesday's 9-4 win over the Rangers. He set a franchise record by making his 1,326th career appearance at shortstop for the Giants and also had his fifth career multi-homer game, going 2-for-3 with a pair of two-run HR and two walks. The veteran has […]

Alex Dickerson Dealing With Minor Injury

San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson (back) was pulled out early during Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Dickerson only took one at-bat before exiting due to back tightness. Manager Gabe Kapler mentioned that Dickerson's back issue is not serious and they pulled him out as a precaution. This sounds like a day-to-day type of […]

How to Approach Hitters With Offseason Mechanical Adjustments

Fantasy baseball is inherently reactive. As proactive as fantasy managers try to be in terms of projecting player performance, there is always an information gap between what MLB players are doing (and plan to do in the future) and the publicly available information that fantasy managers leverage. In no aspect of the game is the […]

The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Rankings

We return to our weekly ritual of reviewing my weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks, where we take stock of my top 101 SPs moving forward. With more than two months of play in the books, I've changed the visible stats on my table to display numbers from May 1-June 6 for more relevant intel. So […]

A Tale of Two Months: Third Base

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 […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 11

You know, today serves as a good time to remember that not all prospects are going to set the world on fire as soon as they reach the majors. I'm writing this just a few hours after the news broke that the Seattle Mariners had optioned star prospect Jarred Kelenic back to Triple-A Tacoma. He's […]

Zack Littell To Serve As Opener Wednesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Zack Littell will serve as the opener for Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers. He will technically draw the start, but Sam Long will get the bulk of the innings. This will be Long's MLB debut, but the fact Littell is being used as the opener means Long might not […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/9/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

What a night we had on Tuesday with all 30 teams in action on the main slate. Wednesday isn't quite that fun, but we've still got 12 games and 24 teams to chose from on the main slate starting at 7 pm Eastern. FanDuel has priced up pitchers very aggressively this season and this slate is no […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 6/9/21 (Premium Content)

Hey there, RotoBallers! We have made it to Week 11, and when I look across the MLB Gambling Twitter landscape, I'm relieved to see that I'm not the only one who is waiting for the curtain to fall on whatever satirical act is going on for the first 2+ months of this MLB season. It […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks - Early Slate (6/9/21): 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 three-game early only slate for DraftKings and FanDuel. We have some good pitching options and good stacks to consider so let's dive on in and find the best plays for both your cash game […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Playing Right Field Tuesday

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. will bat leadoff and play right field in Tuesday's game at the Rangers. The 27-year-old had been playing first base but will shift to his natural outfield position with Brandon Belt being activated from the injured list. Wade Jr. has hit well in his limited time with […]

Brandon Belt Activated Tuesday, Batting Fourth

The San Francisco Giants activated first baseman Brandon Belt from the 10-day injured list Tuesday ahead of their matchup with the Rangers on the road. The veteran had been recovering from an oblique injury but will play first base and bat fourth. Belt's return will be welcomed by the Giants, who are currently dealing with […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Tuesday 6/8

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 […]

Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds - Barrel Rate Analysis for Week 11

Believe it or not, this will be our first foray into barrels this season. Certain statistics take longer to become significant, so it made sense to accumulate more data before digging into barrels. Those familiar with this series already know that the obvious names like Aaron Judge, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Nelson Cruz won't be […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 6/8/21 (Premium Content)

Hey there, RotoBallers! We have made it to Week 11, and when I look across the MLB Gambling Twitter landscape, I'm relieved to see that I'm not the only one who is waiting for the curtain to fall on whatever satirical act is going on for the first 2+ months of this MLB season. It […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/8/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a 15-game main slate on tap tonight, and it is quite the doozie. We have some ace arms in Bieber, Glasnow, and Buehler, with a few pitchers, priced way too cheap with Bassitt and Wood. As always on a 15-game slate, there are plenty of bats in play as well. No Coors in […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/8/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome RotoBallers for another set of Tuesday FanDuel lineup picks! I hope you followed my picks last week as "cover player" Austin Meadows went off and Luis Garcia looked great to name just a few of my picks that helped my lineup cash. Last week we had 14 games on the slate but we have […]

Joey Bart Bangs Out Four Hits At Triple-A

San Francisco Giants prospect Joey Bart went 4-for-5 with a solo homer on Monday night at Triple-A. The home run was his fourth of the year and the 24-year-old catcher saw his batting average jump to .349 through 17 games. Bart has already had an eventful season having spent time on the sidelines with an […]

Sam Long Set For Major League Debut

San Francisco Giants prospect Sam Long was called up and will make his Major League debut on Wednesday versus the Rangers per Robert Murray of FanSided. Long was cut by the Devil Rays and the White Sox in 2018. The 25-year-old was out of baseball and sat out in 2020. In an attempt to rekindle […]

Aaron Sanchez Reports For Rehab Assignment

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez (biceps) reported to Triple-A Sacramento on Monday to begin his rehab assignment. Sanchez has been out for about a month now while dealing with biceps tightness. The righty has a 1-1 record and a 3.18 ERA throughout six starts this season, so fantasy managers in deeper formats are […]

Brandon Belt To Return From Injured List Tuesday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Brandon Belt (oblique) is expected to be activated from the injured list for the team's upcoming road trip against the Rangers Tuesday, per NBC Sports' Alex Pavlovic. Belt's return will be a welcome site for the Giants, who are currently dealing with a host of injuries. The veteran hasn't hit […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Hits Leadoff Homer Sunday

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. had another nice day at the plate in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Cubs, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks, and two strikeouts. Wade Jr. got the game started for the Giants by taking a Kyle Hendricks fastball to the opposite field just over […]

Johnny Cueto Takes Loss In Close Game Sunday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Johnny Cueto fell to 4-2 in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Cubs. Cueto pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits (including two home runs) and two walks with four strikeouts. The veteran has pitched well overall this season and now has a 3.70 ERA and […]

Lineup Takeaways - Week 10 Lineup Trends

Week 10 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 […]

The Cut List: Week 11 - Time to Let Go? Injury Special

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 look. 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 11

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 11 of the MLB season (6/7 through 6/13). 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 […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 6/7/21 (Premium Content)

Hey there, RotoBallers! We have made it to Week 11, and when I look across the MLB Gambling Twitter landscape, I'm relieved to see that I'm not the only one who is waiting for the curtain to fall on whatever satirical act is going on for the first 2+ months of this MLB season. It […]