In our weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive look into major injuries and their Fantasy implications.The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each players outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. Its an unrivaled combination of medical and fantasy expertise, designed to help you gain a true advantage in your roster management.Inside Injuries predicts [...]

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (hand) was hitting soft toss on Monday. Manager Bob Melvin said that Olson will do that for the next week and should be ready for a rehab assignment after that. Olson will travel with the team on their upcoming road trip. The left-handed slugger needed surgery on his hamate bone and won't be back until next month, but he should remain stashed in all leagues after hitting a combined 43 home runs the previous two seasons. Don't be surprised if his power [...]

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson has been out of the lineup since the team's Japan trip in March after undergoing hamate surgery on his right hand. A's GM David Forst stated Sunday that he expects the slugger back in the club's lineup within two weeks. It's good news for fantasy owners to get Olson back, but keep in mind that hand injuries can linger and may affect a player's power game. The 25-year-old will return to the heart of the Athletics batting order although he may receive mo[...]

Shortstop has long been a position comprised of the nobles and the bastards. People would flock towards the highborn and turn a frigidly cold shoulder to anyone else. Fantasy managers were basically elitists in the purest definition of the word in regard to shortstops. It is time to start spreading the love and realize that regular shortstops are performing well enough to garner your attention. No one is saying to avoid the upper-echelon, just to broaden your perspective.The elite still exists i[...]

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (hand) swung a fungo bat for the first time on Tuesday. Next up for him will be to hold a bat and then to hit off a tee. Olson needed surgery for a fractured hamate bone in his hand and won't return until next month. The left-handed hitter has serious power, though, and is still just 25 years old. He hit 53 home runs in 2017-18 combined and should remain stashed in most fantasy leagues. Kendrys Morales and Mark Canha have formed an unintriguing plato[...]

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (hand) is taking one-handed swings and has also been taking grounders and doing cardio work, according to manager Bob Melvin. Olson was injured in the opening series in Japan and needed surgery on his hamate bone. Even though he won't return until sometime next month, the left-handed slugger is worth stashing in most leagues after he hit .247/.335/.453 with 29 home runs and 84 RBI in 2018. Kendrys Morales and Mark Canha will continue to split the dut[...]

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (hand) had his stitches and cast removed from his surgically repaired right hand on Monday, but he's still expected to require a gradual recovery, according to manager Bob Melvin. Olson is projected to resume baseball-related activities in five to seven weeks. The left-handed slugger batted .247/.335/.453 with a career-high 29 home runs and 84 RBI in a full season a year ago and should remain stashed in most leagues while he heals up. Kendrys Morales [...]

Welcome back to fantasy baseball, and welcome to the hitting streamers column for the week of 4/1 - 4/7.[...]

When are we going to finally get around to making MLB Opening Day a national holiday? I can tell you the only thing that kept me from calling in sick was the fact that technology allows me to stream live games in HD on my cell phone while I sit at my desk waiting until I can run home to sit in front of the big screen.For those who weren't lucky enough to catch most of the action or simply want a neatly condensed recap, RotoBaller is here to help. [...]

The Oakland Athletics placed first baseman Matt Olson (hand) and starting pitcher Chris Bassitt (leg) on the 10-day injured list on [...]