A Tale of Two Months: Second Base

With 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 who […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/4/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/4 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 […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/4/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Friday night’s main slate features a full 15-game smorgasbord, giving us no shortage of options to choose from when it comes to hitters. There are also some impressive pitchers taking the hill, and we’ll focus on a couple that are at differing points on the salary scale. We’re fortunate that there are some attractive ballparks […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Friday 6/4

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 […]

Josh Bell Hitless On Thursday

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell pinched hit on Thursday and failed to get a hit. In three games in June, Bell has yet to reach a base. Bell had a solid month in May, but he is off to a slow start in June. He is batting .208 in 144 at-bats. He's knocked seven […]

Victor Robles Hitless On Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles was hitless in three at-bats on Thursday. Robles drew a walk and struck out twice. He batted in the 6-hole for the Nationals. Robles carries a .230 batting average while producing five RBI in 42 contests. He recently rejoined Washington after a rehab assignment. Fantasy managers should wait and see […]

Yan Gomes Getting A Breather On Thursday

Washington Nationals catcher Yan Gomes is getting the day off on Thursday as the team faces Tucker Davidson and the Atlanta Braves. Alex Avila is starting behind the plate and batting eighth in the game. Gomes had started the team's previous five games, so he was due for a day off. Through 36 games on […]

Kyle Schwarber Sitting With Knee Injury On Thursday

Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber (knee) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Tucker Davidson and the Atlanta Braves. Josh Harrison is getting the start in left field while Jordy Mercer is playing second base in the game. Schwarber was forced to exit Wednesday's game after injuring his knee in the field. […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the June 3rd edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

Which Pitchers With New Pitch Usage Should We Care About? Part Seven

One of the things we are constantly reading about during the early stages of the baseball season is pitchers adding new pitches or making major changes to their pitch usage. However, as the season goes on, those changes can be abandoned and pitchers go back to what they do/know best. So it's important to continue […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 6/3/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's Thursday, so you know what that means, Day Baseball! As has become the norm, DraftKings has created a split slate but this time we have only four games in the afternoon and eight at night. The night slate has elite pitching options, like Yu […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 6/3/21 (Premium Content)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The start of Week 10 is upon us, and it coincides with the end of May and the start of June (on Tuesday). The change in month is very much welcomed, because while it is obviously completely arbitrary, it gives a numbers and trends guy like me new hope for a turnaround […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 6/3 - Monkey Knife Fight

The 2021 MLB Season is moving along nicely and we are having a ton of fun with pitcher strikeouts props so far. We will be here week in and week out offering up advice for some of the best prop picks in the industry with Monkey Knife Fight. Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight offer […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks - Early Slate (6/3/21): FanDuel and DraftKings , Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! We have a split Thursday slate and the focus of this article will be on the four-game only slate for DraftKings while still mentioning plays for the three-game early only slate on FanDuel. We have some good pitching options and good stacks to consider so let's dive on in and […]

Kyle Schwarber Exits Early On Wednesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber (knee) was forced to exit early during Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Manager Dave Martinez noted that Schwarber left after his knee locked up on him after his diving attempt to catch a foul ball. The slugging lefty outfielder was able to walk off the field under his own […]

Nationals Recall Kyle McGowin On Wednesday

Washington Nationals pitcher Kyle McGowin has been recalled from the minors on Wednesday. He has already been sent down to the minors five times this season, but will get another chance in Washington. Sadly. Stephen Strasburg (neck) landed on the injured list on Wednesday. McGowin has been decent during his short time in the MLB […]

Stephen Strasburg Placed On Nationals Injury List

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg has been placed on the 10-day injury list with a neck strain. Strasburg pitched in 1 1/3 frames on Tuesday before exiting the game with the injury. He has had trouble staying healthy in his career, and in 2021 he's thrown in five games logging 21 2/3 innings pitched. With […]

Juan Soto Goes Yard Tuesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto had a big night at the plate in Tuesday's 11-6 victory over the Atlanta Braves. Soto was 1-for-11 coming into the contest but rattled off a three-hit game, including a two-run single and a two-run homer. The slugger's long ball left the bat at an exit velocity of 106.5 MPH […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks For Wednesday 6/2

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

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/2/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! The main slate is an eight-game affair with with the first pitch set for 7:05 EST. Now, as far as weather concerns, there is potential rain in the northeastern area of games. So be weary of the players from MIN@BAL and MIA@TOR. Remember, the Blue Jays have flown north for a new […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for Wednesday (6/2/21) - Monkey Knife Fight

Wednesday’s schedule is not quite as busy as usual, with a couple of games postponed already, but there are still 10 games on the schedule and Monkey Knife Fight has contests for all of them, offering tons of chances to play and win. Tuesday’s schedule had quite a few top starting pitchers on the mound. […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 6/2/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/2/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 6/2/21 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 […]

Stephen Strasburg Experienced Trapezius Muscle Tightness Tuesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (trapezius) was removed from Tuesday's start against the Atlanta Braves after 30 pitches. It was revealed after the game by Nationals manager Dave Martinez that Strasburg's trapezius muscle got tight during the start, which caused the early exit. His exit came right after he was hit by a comebacker […]

Jon Lester To Start Against Braves Wednesday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jon Lester will start against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. Lester limited the Milwaukee Brewers to one earned run on four strikeouts and no walks in four innings in his last time out, but the veteran left-hander will be a very risky option for those looking to stream an arm on […]

Stephen Strasburg Leaves Tuesday’s Game Against Braves

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg exited Tuesday's matchup against the Braves with an undisclosed injury. The veteran was nailed by a William Contreras' comeback and was observed flexing his left hand. The 32-year-old also appeared to favor his shoulder during the contest and seemingly had issues with his velocity throughout. More information is likely […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 6/1/21 (Premium Content)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The start of Week 10 is upon us, and it coincides with the end of May and the start of June (on Tuesday). The change in month is very much welcomed, because while it is obviously completely arbitrary, it gives a numbers and trends guy like me new hope for a turnaround […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/1/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/1 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Juicy 14-game slate on this fine first day of June. There do not appear to be any weather issues present either, so we should have a full go tonight. Here are tonight's pitcher recommendations.   High-Priced Aces […]

Bounce-Back Starting Pitchers

Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and PitcherList analyst Michael Ajeto (@dysthymikey) cover a list of starting pitchers that have either bounced back or potentially could due on their track record. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, Saturdays from 8-10 AM and Sundays […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 6/1 - Monkey Knife Fight

The 2021 MLB Season is moving along nicely and we are having a ton of fun with pitcher strikeouts props so far. We will be here week in and week out offering up advice for some of the best prop picks in the industry with Monkey Knife Fight. Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight offer […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/1/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Welcome RotoBallers and hope you had a good Memorial Day long weekend! It's time for another set of Tuesday FanDuel lineup picks! With 14 games on the slate, we got another heavy slate of games on the primary slate tonight. If you have questions about that early game, feel free to hit me up on […]