Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets for Week 17

Sometimes fantasy baseball can resemble the stock market. You want the best portfolio of players without having to pay too much for them. Sometimes to achieve the optimal team, you need to make trades. The best way to gain added value is to trade away an over-performing player for one in a rut. This way, […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects for Week 17

It’s hard to believe but the second half of the season is officially here. With the diminished schedule ahead, the Top 50 list has transitioned to ranking the Top 25 redraft prospects for the remainder of 2021. Last week’s list lost some key names as a number of clubs called up top prospects for a […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 7/22/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. After a glorious day of day baseball, we only have an eight-game slate tonight. Finding value will certainly be crucial tonight since there are few aces on the slate which will mean that you'll see countless different lineup builds. Walker Buehler is the only pitcher […]

Michael Wacha Efficient In No-Decision Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Michael Wacha allowed three earned runs on six hits while striking out two across five innings during Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Orioles. He did not factor into the decision. The 30-year-old was efficient on Wednesday, needing only 58 pitches to complete five innings. He didn't walk anyone but did yield […]

Randy Arozarena Homers Twice On Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 3-for-5 with two solo home runs in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Orioles. He took Orioles pitcher Alexander Wells deep in the first inning and then again in the fifth frame. The 2020 ALCS MVP has now homered three times over his last eight at-bats. Arozarena continues to […]

Vidal Brujan Optioned To Triple-A

The Tampa Bay Rays optioned second baseman Vidal Brujan to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday. Brujan, one of the team's top prospects, received his first major league call-up on July 7. He was seeing inconsistent playing time and was struggling at the plate. He appeared in nine games and went just 2-for-21 with a stolen base. […]

NL-Only and AL-Only Waiver Wire for Week 18

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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/22/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have an 8-game main slate on tap tonight, and it should be a fun one. We have game 4 between the Giants and Dodgers, Manaea looking to dominate the Mariners again, Yankees/Red Sox and Cubs/Cardinals kicking off their rivalries, and much more. There are plenty of great spots for bats while still having some […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/22/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Greetings RotoBallers! So we got ourselves an interesting pitching match-up tonight out on the Left Coast. Walker Buehler and the Dodgers will be clashing with Anthony DeSclafani and the Giants in a key divisional game. While I am looking forward to that game as a fan, I am staying the heck away from it as […]

Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Thursday 7/22

Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues, no doubt, 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 […]

Hunter Renfroe (OF, BOS) - Week 17 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in leagues of 12+ teams ROSTERED IN: 45% of leagues ANALYSIS: Renfroe has gained quite a reputation for being an all-or-nothing type of fantasy player. His abhorrent .156 average with the Rays last year set that in stone. His .260 average this season is 12 points better than his previous best when […]

Francisco Mejia Drives In Career-High Five Runs

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Francisco Mejia went 2-for-4 with a triple, a home run, two runs scored, and five RBI in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Orioles. He belted a two-run shot off Orioles pitcher John Means in the fourth frame and later smacked a three-run triple off Shaun Anderson in the eighth inning. The […]

Mike Zunino Out Of The Lineup Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (hip) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles. He will miss his second straight contest due to hip tightness. The 30-year-old remains day-to-day. Zunino is a target for fantasy managers looking for a power-hitting catcher as he's second among all backstops in the majors with […]

J.P. Feyereisen Placed On Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays reliever J.P. Feyereisen (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. He was acquired by Tampa Bay in May for shortstop Willy Adames. Since joining Tampa Bay, Feyereisen has registered a 2.42 ERA and three saves in 21 appearances. The organization does not have a timetable for his return. It sounds […]

Yandy Diaz Remains Out Of The Lineup Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (neck) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles. He will miss his second straight contest after being late scratched ahead of Tuesday's game with neck spasms. The 29-year-old has been a solid option in OBP formats after slashing 252/.372/.342 over 80 games. Diaz remains day-to-day, […]

Luis Patino Expected To Start On Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Luis Patino has been recalled to make the start against the Cleveland Indians on Thursday. This will mark his fifth start at the MLB level, but he hasn't seen desired results. Patino is posting a 4.87 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 24/5 K/BB ratio in 20 1/3 total innings with Tampa […]

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

Welcome to Week 17 of the MLB season, RotoBallers! Week 16 was a short one with the All-Star Break and the postponed contest on Thursday night, but we just about broke even over the weekend, losing 0.8 units on the juice with some tough beats. Now we have a new start to a new week […]

Manuel Margot Set To Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot (hamstring) is set to begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham later this week. He landed on the injured list near the beginning of July due to a Grade 1 left hamstring strain. Before getting injured, Margot was slashing .252/.297/.404 with nine home runs and nine stolen bases in […]

Randy Arozarena Blasts Solo Shot In Win Over Orioles

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run, and an additional run scored during Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Orioles. He took John Means deep in the third frame for his 11th long ball of the season. It was his first homer since June 17. The 2020 ALCS […]

Shane McClanahan Strikes Out Seven In Strong Start

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan whiffed seven over five innings in a 9-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. The left-hander outdueled Orioles starting pitcher John Means, allowing one earned run with four hits and one walk over a season-high 93 pitches. The 24-year-old is now 4-3 with a 3.88 ERA, 1.25 […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks: Early Slate (7/21): DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! The focus of this article will be on the 6-game Early Only afternoon slate for DK while mentioning plays for the 3-game Early Only slate on 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 […]

Yandy Diaz A Late Scratch On Tuesday Night

Tampa Bay Rays corner infielder Yandy Diaz (neck) was scratched from the lineup on Tuesday night immediately before game time due to a recurrence of neck spasms that forced his early exit on Monday, according to Marc Topkin of MLB.com. Ji-Man Choi entered the lineup to take over at first and is batting seventh against […]

Joey Wendle Not Starting On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Joey Wendle isn't in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday. Wendle is hitting .277 with a .337 on-base percentage, seven home runs and six stolen bases so far this season. However, he won't start against Baltimore Orioles left-hander John Means. Instead, Wander Franco will get the start at third base in […]

Yandy Diaz Back In The Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays corner infielder Yandy Diaz (neck) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday after leaving Monday's game early due to neck spasms. Diaz is hitting leadoff and playing first base against Baltimore Orioles left-hander John Means. While Means has been one of the better left-handed pitchers in baseball this year, he's also […]

Randy Arozarena Drives In Lone Run In Loss To Orioles

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and was caught stealing during Monday's 6-1 loss to the Orioles. He drove in Tampa Bay's only run of the game with an RBI double off Orioles starter Spenser Watkins in the bottom of the sixth inning. The 26-year-old is slashing .248/.330/.394 with […]

Ryan Yarbrough Surrenders Six Runs In Loss To Orioles

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (6-4) allowed six earned runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out five across five 2/3 innings during Monday's 6-1 loss to the Orioles. He was tagged with his fourth loss of the season. It was his first loss since April 30. The southpaw threw 108 pitches, […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 7/20/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 7/20 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 […]

Yandy Diaz Exits Monday’s Game With Neck Spasms

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (neck) exited Monday's game against the Orioles due to neck spasms. He went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before leaving. The severity of Diaz's injury is unknown at this time, and he is considered day-to-day. The 29-year-old was replaced in the game by Vidal Brujan. Tampa Bay has now lost […]

Mike Zunino Exits Monday’s Game Early

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Mike Zunino (hip) exited Monday's contest against the Orioles early with left hip flexor tightness. He hurt his hip trying to throw Orioles outfielder Ryan Mountcastle out at second base during the bottom of the third inning. The 30-year-old went 0-for-1 before exiting. Zunino was replaced by Francisco Mejia and is considered […]

Brendan McKay To Pitch In Florida Complex League

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Brendan McKay (shoulder), who had a setback with scar tissue in his shoulder a few weeks ago, will pitch in the Florida Complex League on Tuesday. It will be McKay's first outing since June 29. Once one of the team's top pitching prospects, McKay has not pitched in the major leagues […]