Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 26

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Kevin Kiermaier Lands On The COVID IL

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday. He experienced general illness/symptoms and was placed on the COVID-19 injured list. It's unclear if he tested positive or came into close contact, but he could be out up to 10 days. The 31-year-old slashed .247/.310/.369 with four home runs, 33 […]

Nelson Cruz Remains Out Of The Lineup Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz (forearm) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers. He exited Thursday's game early after being hit in the forearm by a pitch. The 41-year-old's x-rays came back negative, and he's considered day-to-day. According to manager Keith Cash, Cruz will be available off the […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 26

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 26 of the MLB season (9/20 through 9/26). 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 matchups in order to gain an edge on […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. This is it. The 2021 fantasy baseball season's final leg. You've made it this far, so let's bring the championship home. You know what you have to do. Make up the HRs or scramble for SVs in roto -- block your opponent's pickups and […]

Andrew Kittredge Picks Up The Win Friday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Andrew Kittredge struck out one over a perfect inning to earn the win during Friday's 7-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers. He entered the game in the 10th inning and retired all three batters he faced to preserve a 4-4 tie. Rays outfielder Brett Phillips blasted a three-run walk-off shot in […]

Luis Patino Yields Four Runs In Friday’s No-Decision

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Luis Patino allowed four earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out four across six innings during Friday's 7-4 win over the Detroit Tigers. He surrendered a leadoff home run to the Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo. The Tigers tacked on three more runs, and he was removed from […]

Brett Phillips Belts Three-Run Walk-Off Homer On Friday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Brett Phillips went 1-for-5 with a walk-off three-run home run in Friday's 7-4 win over the Detroit Tigers. He took Bryan Garcia deep in the bottom of the 10th inning to lead the Rays to victory 7-4. Phillips plays semi-regularly but continues to produce in the final month of the season. […]

Nelson Cruz Isn't Starting Friday

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz isn't in the lineup on Friday. The Rays will take on the Detroit Tigers and right-handed starter Casey Mize but will do so with one of their best hitters on the bench. Cruz is hitting .273 with a .343 on-base percentage, 31 home runs, and three stolen bases […]

Mike Zunino On The Bench Friday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against right-hander Casey Mize and the Detroit Tigers. Zunino is batting .203 with a .291 on-base percentage and 31 home runs in 344 plate appearances this season. It'll be Francisco Mejia catching and batting ninth on Friday. Mejia is batting .251 […]

Dietrich Enns Picks Up Second Win Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Dietrich Enns (2-0) allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking out three over four innings in Thursday's 5-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers. He earned his second win of the season. The 30-year-old followed opener Louis Head and threw four strong innings to pick up the win. […]

Yandy Diaz Blasts Leadoff Homer Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk during Thursday's 5-2 win over the Detroit Tigers. He smacked a leadoff home run in the bottom of the first inning to give the Rays a 1-0 lead. It was his 11th long ball of the season. The 30-year-old […]

Mike Zunino Launches 31st Home Run On Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Thursday's 5-2 win over the Detroit Tigers. He blasted a two-run shot in the sixth inning to extend the Rays lead 5-2. The 30-year-old has now homered in back-to-back games. Zunino is slashing .203/.291/.554 with 31 home runs, 59 RBI, and […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (9/17/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We're set up with a full Friday night slate, as there are no day games at all this week. There's a strong array of pitching near the top end of the salary scale as well, and although limited pitch counts for hurlers on contending teams do rear their head at times during this part of […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 9/17/21 (Premium Content)

MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 9/17 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 9/17/21 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 on […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 25 Waiver Wire

We're almost there, Closers and Saves Report friends. Most fantasy leagues are either deep in the playoffs right now or, in rotisserie leagues, it's the home stretch. If you're still reading this, you're either still in contention for your league's championship (congrats!) or you just have really, really good taste in weekly fantasy baseball articles […]

Wander Franco Could Be Activated During Rays Homestand

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (hamstring) could be activated off the injured list at some point over the team's current 10-game homestand. Manager Kevin Cash told the media he hasn't ruled out activating Franco on his first day of eligibility next Tuesday, but that he also thinks that would be too soon. The 20-year-old […]

Shane Baz Could Make His MLB Debut On Friday

Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Shane Baz could make his MLB debut in Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Topkin also suggested that the Rays could roll with a bullpen game on Friday or move Luis Patino up a day from Saturday to Friday. Baz is […]

Austin Meadows On The Bench Again Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows is out of the starting lineup for the second consecutive game on Thursday as the team prepares to face Tyler Alexander and the Detroit Tigers. Kevin Kiermaier, Manuel Margot and Randy Arozarena are manning the outfield for the game. It's a bit surprising to see Meadows sitting out two […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/16/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a 3-game main slate on tap tonight, and it's a bad one. First, we have three games that, in reality, only have one outstanding pitcher and a bunch of ok to bad pitchers. Second, two or three teams may use an opener instead of a usual starter, which pitchers to target even tougher. […]

Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Thursday 9/16

For many, the fantasy baseball playoffs are in full swing. That makes every decision much more critical in head-to-head leagues. Furthermore, for those in roto leagues, the streaming picks will be focus primarily on a player's categorical boost. Things can be very challenging at this time of the year. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with […]

Michael Wacha Yields Six Runs In Loss

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Michael Wacha (3-5) allowed six earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings during Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. He was hurt by the long ball and surrendered a three-run shot to Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette in the bottom of […]

Brett Phillips Hits Two-Run Shot In Wednesday’s Loss

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Brett Phillips went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. He cut the Rays deficit to three with a two-run shot off Joakim Soria in the eighth inning. The 27-year-old has homered twice over his last three starts since returning from the 10-injured […]

Mike Zunino Slugs 30th Homer

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino went 1-for-4 with a solo homer during a 6-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. The 2021 All-Star took Blue Jays starting pitcher Robbie Ray deep for his 30th HR of the season during the fifth inning. The 30-year-old has also posted 57 RBI, 57 R, and […]

Joey Wendle Not In Lineup For Wednesday's Game

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Joey Wendle will take a seat on the bench for Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to MLB.com. Wendle has put up decent offensive numbers this season, slashing .274/.324./436 with 10 HRs and seven stolen bases over 122 games. He's a fine player to roster in many leagues, not […]

Ji-Man Choi Out Of Lineup Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi is absent from Wednesday's lineup to take on the Toronto Blue Jays. Choi is slashing .242/.349/.434 with 10 HRs over 70 games, making him a good player in OBP leagues specifically. However, he's hitting just .203 with no home runs over 66 plate appearances against lefties, so with […]

Austin Meadows Not In Wednesday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Austin Meadows is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Robbie Ray and the Toronto Blue Jays. Meadows is slashing .232/.313/.454 with 25 HRs in 130 games but has just a .532 OPS off of lefties this season. With Meadows on the bench, Randy Arozarena will shift to left, […]

Andrew Kittredge Notches Save On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Andrew Kittredge fired a perfect inning to earn the save during Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a 2-0 lead and retired all three batters he faced to pick up his seventh save of the season. The 31-year-old bounced […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Wednesday 9/15

Fantasy managers in daily leagues no doubt have holes to fill. The easiest way to do that is with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best fantasy baseball streaming picks - options to consider in fantasy baseball daily leagues. Additionally, these […]

Drew Rasmussen Picks Up Third Win Of The Season

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen (3-1) allowed two hits and one walk while striking out three across five scoreless innings during Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He picked up his third win of the season. The 26-year-old threw only 52 pitches but dominated a loaded Blue Jays offense over five innings […]