Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (6/8/23)

We have a 12-game slate going through the afternoon and evening on this Thursday, June 8 MLB slate! It's2 a heftier schedule than we are used to on Thursdays so let's dive in head first and grab some value off the board! Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Yandy Diaz On The Bench Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz is not in Wednesday's starting lineup against Pablo Lopez and the Minnesota Twins. Diaz went 1-for-4 with a walk and scored a run for the fourth straight game on Tuesday but will get a well-earned breather on Wednesday. Diaz has been one of the best hitters in baseball […]

Evan Longoria Returns To The Starting Lineup Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Evan Longoria is back in the starting lineup Wednesday night against the Washington Nationals and left-hander Patrick Corbin. It's the veteran's first game action since Saturday when he hit a solo home run for his third long ball over his last five games and fifth across his last 11 contests. Despite […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Remains Out Of The Lineup Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is not in Wednesday's starting lineup against the Nationals as he continues to deal with a groin injury. Wednesday marks the third straight absence for Gurriel, who could be available off the bench, while any potential injured list stint would be retroactive to June 4. After a sluggish start, […]

Gary Sanchez Moves Into Cleanup Spot Wednesday

San Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez is hitting out of the cleanup spot Wednesday against Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby. It's just his eighth start of the season for the Padres but the first out of the four-hole, although the promotion certainly makes sense considering Sanchez has already clubbed three homers in short order for […]

Xander Bogaerts Remains Absent Wednesday

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (wrist) remains out of the lineup Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. Bogaerts is still hoping to avoid a trip to the injured list, but he was also hoping to return to action on Tuesday night, making Wednesday's absence a little more concerning. It's been an underwhelming season by his […]

Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds: Biggest xwOBA Surprises So Far in 2023 (Week 11)

Welcome to the Week 11 edition of Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds for the 2023 fantasy baseball season! Be sure to also check out all of our Statcast analysis for fantasy baseball, including the weekly series by Connelly Doan about Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds. It's hard to believe we're already 10 weeks into the […]

Freddy Peralta In Search Of Consistency On Tuesday

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta is in search of some consistency as he lines up to take on the visiting Baltimore Orioles Tuesday night. While Peralta has tossed a pair of quality starts over his last three outings, he has posted a 6.86 ERA over his last four while surrendering a minimum of three earned […]

Sean Murphy Back In The Starting Lineup Tuesday

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is back in the starting lineup Tuesday against the New York Mets and veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco. Murphy didn't start Sunday's game but ended up making three pinch-hit plate appearances. However, with the Braves idle on Monday, Murphy should be rested up for Tuesday night's divisional contest. The former A's […]

Carlos Carrasco Looking To Stay Strong Tuesday

New York Mets pitcher Carlos Carrasco is looking to build on two consecutive excellent starts as he takes on the Atlanta Braves on the road Tuesday night. While Carrasco allowed five runs or more in three of his first four starts this season, he's also allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his […]

Jesus Luzardo Looking To Bounce Back Tuesday

Miami Marlins pitcher Jesus Luzardo is in search of a bounce-back effort as he toes the rubber against the Kansas City Royals Tuesday night in Miami. It has certainly been an uneven season for the left-hander, especially of late. Luzardo has twice allowed at least five earned runs in two of his last three starts […]

Elly De La Cruz Gets Called Up To The Big Leagues

Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Elly De La Cruz has been called up to the big leagues to take the roster spot of Nick Senzel, who has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right knee injury. It's a highly-anticipated promotion, considering the damage the 21-year-old has done at the Triple-A level this season. […]

Kyle Hendricks Looking To Build Off Solid Effort Monday

Chicago Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks is looking to build off a strong effort as he takes on the San Diego Padres Monday night on the road. In just his second start of the season, the veteran hurled five innings of one-run ball, albeit with six hits and three walks allowed against just three strikeouts. Nonetheless, […]

Jacob deGrom Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) has been transferred to the 60-day injured list to make room for the return of fellow pitcher Spencer Howard. The oft-injured deGrom hasn't pitched since April 28 due to another elbow injury and won't be first eligible to return until June 28. After yielding five earned runs on […]

Rougned Odor Hitting Out Of The Leadoff Spot Monday

San Diego Padres second baseman Rougned Odor (groin) is hitting out of the leadoff spot Monday night against right-hander Kyle Hendricks and the visiting Chicago Cubs. It's just the second start out of the leadoff spot this season for the veteran, who has bounced back nicely in his first season with the Friars. Odor's bat […]

Xander Bogaerts To Miss Second Straight Contest Monday

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (wrist) is once again out of the starting lineup for Monday's contest with Kyle Hendricks and the visiting Chicago Cubs. Bogaerts also sat out Sunday's contest due to the wrist ailment, and he'll get another day of rest to heal on Monday. It's been a solid, yet unspectacular season […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (06/05/23)

We have an 8-game MLB schedule going down this Monday evening, meaning it's officially time to get our week started on the right note! Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now officially partnered with various sportsbooks and have some sweet sports betting promo offers! Get your deposit […]

Reid Detmers Looking For Positive Regression To Kick In Thursday

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Reid Detmers will look for positive regression to kick in Thursday when he takes on the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park in Houston. Detmers will enter Thursday's bout sporting a 4.93 ERA across nine starts and 45 2/3 innings of work on the season. However, his 3.61 FIP, 3.94 xFIP, […]

Pablo Lopez In Search Of Consistency Moving Forward

Minnesota Twins pitcher Pablo Lopez is in search of more consistency as he takes on the rival Cleveland Guardians Thursday night. Lopez came out of the gate hot this season, allowing two earned runs or less in each of his first four starts. However, he's now allowed a minimum of four earned runs in four […]

Chris Sale Looking To Build On Nice Stretch Thursday

Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale will look to keep the good times rolling as he takes on the Cincinnati Reds Thursday night at Fenway Park in Boston. The left-hander surrendered 15 runs across his first three starts of the season but has yielded just four earned runs over his last three starts spanning 20 […]

Triston Casas Returns To The Starting Lineup Thursday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas is back in the starting lineup Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds and right-hander Hunter Greene. Casas didn't get the starting nod against another right-hander in Luke Weaver Wednesday night but will get a crack at Greene on Thursday night. The 23-year-old is still hitting under the Mendoza Line […]

Jurickson Profar Returns To The Starting Lineup Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Jurickson Profar will get back into the starting lineup Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Profar got the night off in Wednesday's 6-0 shutout loss but will re-enter the lineup out of the two-hole against D-backs right-hander Zach Davies Thursday afternoon. It's been tough sledding for the veteran so far this season as […]

Gabriel Moreno On The Bench Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno is not in Thursday's starting lineup versus the Colorado Rockies. The youngster started behind the plate in Wednesday's 6-0 win, going 1-for-4 in the process but will get a breather in an afternoon contest following Wednesday's evening game. The 23-year-old has come as advertised in first extended stretch in the […]

Randal Grichuk Getting A Breather Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Randal Grichuk is not in Thursday's starting lineup against the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Zach Davies. Grichuk hit leadoff in Wednesday's contest but will start on the bench for an afternoon contest on Thursday. After recovering from sports hernia surgery, Grichuk is hitting a hefty .351, albeit with just one homer and […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (6/1/23)

As per usual, we have a short slate on tap this Thursday, June 1. With just seven games ahead of us through the afternoon and evening, we need to be diligent in drawing value out of such a short schedule! Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Kevin Newman Getting An Opportunity In The Leadoff Spot Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Kevin Newman is getting a shot out of the leadoff spot Wednesday night against Red Sox left-hander James Paxton. It's just the second start of the season out of the leadoff spot for Newman who has logged four two-hit efforts with three doubles, three runs, five RBI, and a stolen base over […]

Garrett Cooper On The Bench Wednesday

Miami Marlins first baseman Garrett Cooper is not in the club's starting lineup as they take on the San Diego Padres and left-hander Blake Snell on Wednesday night. Cooper came out of the gate white-hot through the first couple of weeks of the season but has struggled mightily of late. In fact, he's hitting just […]

Will Smith Returns To Starting Lineup Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is back in the starting lineup Wednesday afternoon against Washington Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin. Smith not only got Tuesday's game off but with the Dodgers off on Monday, he is technically on two days' rest entering Wednesday's contest. Smith has been a massive asset for fantasy managers this season […]

Aaron Hicks Making Orioles Debut Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Aaron Hicks is making his debut with the club Wednesday afternoon against Cleveland Guardians right-hander Shane Bieber. Hicks was signed to a one-year, major-league deal after center fielder Cedric Mullins was placed on the injured list on Tuesday. The 33-year-old struggled in both the 2021 and 2022 seasons before limping to a […]

Adam Frazier Hitting Leadoff Again Wednesday Afternoon

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Adam Frazier is hitting in the leadoff spot Wednesday afternoon against Cleveland Guardians right-hander Shane Bieber. This appears to be confirmation that the leadoff spot against right-handed pitchers belongs to Frazier in the absence of Cedric Mullins who is on the injured list with a groin injury. The move up the […]