Carson Williams Posts Five-Hit Game

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Carson Williams collected a career-high five hits on Sunday. The 21-year-old now boasts a .262/.359/.506 slash line with 18 home runs and 14 stolen bases through 88 games with High-A Bowling Green this season. His contact rate leaves something to be desired, but Williams' 60-grade power is exceptional for the... Read More

Mike Tauchman (OF, CHC) - Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 21

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 44% of Leagues ANALYSIS: At 32 years old, Mike Tauchman has unexpectedly blossomed into a valuable part of the Cubs' lineup. He's slashing .283/.380/.438 with seven home runs and a 126 wRC+ through 67 games played this season. Tauchman's standout play has earned him a fixed... Read More

Sal Frelick (OF, MIL) - Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 21

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 35% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Sal Frelick's MLB career is just 19 games deep, but the early returns are encouraging. The 23-year-old boasts a .264/.425/.509 slash line with three home runs and a pair of stolen bases. It didn't take long for Frelick to be moved up in... Read More

Nolan Schanuel Off To Hot Start In Double-A

Los Angeles Angels prospect Nolan Schanuel is slashing .347/.467/.490 through his first 13 games with Double-A Rocket City. The 2023 11th overall draft pick is navigating the Angels' minor league system quickly. Schanuel possesses an advanced hitting approach, generating more walks than strikeouts throughout his collegiate career, and his power stroke has developed into an... Read More

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/13/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! Today's main slate features an enticing eight-game matinee mix. There... Read More

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 21

This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 21 -- August 14 through August 20. Whether your team is derailed by injuries or you’re simply ready to give up on your draft day darlings, navigating the waiver wire will be crucial to finding long-term success in fantasy baseball.  As... Read More

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (8/12/23)

It's Saturday, RotoBallers! I’m excited to be delivering free MLB betting content all season long. I bring a background in betting on MLB in various capacities, most notably competing in the DraftKings DFS live final last year. I'm looking to build off that momentum and capitalize on this baseball season again, and I'm including you... Read More

Luken Baker Slugs 32nd Home Run

St. Louis Cardinals prospect Luken Baker mashed his 32nd home run of the season on Wednesday, leading all other minor league hitters. The 26-year-old now carries a blistering .339/.446/.727 slash line through 82 games with Triple-A Memphis. Baker is something of a late bloomer, but his offensive approach has taken a massive leap forward in... Read More

Ethan Salas Promoted To High-A Fort Wayne

San Diego Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas debuted with High-A Fort Wayne on Wednesday, recording a hit in five at-bats. At 17 years old, Salas is the youngest to play at High-A this season and the youngest ever to play for the Fort Wayne affiliate. Before his call-up, he posted an impressive .267/.350/.487 slash line... Read More

Main Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/9/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! With several games scattered throughout the day, we're left with... Read More

Dylan Crews Slugs First Professional Home Run

Washington Nationals outfield prospect Dylan Crews launched the first home run of his career during his second appearance for Single-A Fredericksburg. The 21-year-old was the top-rated position player of the 2023 draft class, posting a .426/.567/.713 slash line with 18 home runs en route to a Golden Spikes Award and a College World Series championship.... Read More

Ceddanne Rafaela Homers In Fifth Straight Game

Boston Red Sox prospect Ceddanne Rafaela launched another home run on Saturday, marking the fifth consecutive game he's gone deep. Overall, the 22-year-old carries a blistering .317/.370/.683 slash line with 11 home runs through 30 games since being promoted to Triple-A Worcester. Rafaela is the second-ranked prospect in the Red Sox farm system and the... Read More

Cade Marlowe (OF, SEA) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cade Marlowe was a pretty under-the-radar call-up two weeks ago, but there's enough to sink our teeth into here. Through his first 13 MLB games, Marlowe is slashing .313/.421/.625 with two home runs and a pair of stolen bases. He's also in... Read More

Ryan O'Hearn (1B/OF, BAL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 12% of Leagues ANALYSIS: In a sharp contradiction to Willi Castro, Ryan O'Hearn is crushing the ball this season. Through 65 games, he boasts an impressive .306/.344/.513 slash line with nine home runs and a 133 wRC+. O'Hearn's main drawback is that he's stuck in a strong-side... Read More

Matt Wallner (OF, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It took some time for Matt Wallner to earn a role on the Twins' major-league roster, but his recent performance appears to be solidifying him. Through 28 games, Wallner carries a respectable .247/.375/.534 slash line with six home runs. That follows a 67-game... Read More

Jack Suwinski (OF, PIT) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 35% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Suwinski has come a long way this season. What started off as a strong-side platoon role in the middle-back part of the Pirates' batting order has blossomed into an everyday playing spot. Overall, Suwinski sports an impressive .817 OPS with 21 home runs.... Read More

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/6/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! Today's main slate features an enticing eleven-game matinee mix. There... Read More

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 20

This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 20 – August 7 through August 13. Whether your team is derailed by injuries or you’re simply ready to give up on your draft day darlings, navigating the waiver wire will be crucial to finding long-term success in fantasy baseball.  As... Read More

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (8/5/23)

It's Saturday, RotoBallers! I’m excited to be delivering free MLB betting content all season long. I bring a background in betting on MLB in various capacities, most notably competing in the DraftKings DFS live final last year. I'm looking to build off that momentum and capitalize on this baseball season again, and I'm including you... Read More

Main Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/2/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! With several games scattered throughout the day, we're left with... Read More

Max Kepler (OF, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 19

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Max Kepler is a strong fantasy producer who remains available in most leagues. Through 78 games, he's slashing .229/.291/.430 with 14 home runs. Kepler's bat has caught fire recently, posting a .848 OPS, 132 wRC+, and seven extra-base hits through 14 games... Read More

Leody Taveras (OF, TEX) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Taveras is an underrated piece in the Rangers' league-best offense. He carries a strong .279/.323/.446 slash line with 11 home runs and 10 stolen bases through 89 games this season. The primary downside to Taveras is that he hits at the bottom of... Read More

Tommy Pham (OF, NYM)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 19

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Through 77 games this season, Tommy Pham owns a .265/.347/.460 slash line with nine home runs and 11 stolen bases. His production has been solid, but the Mets will need to rely on him even more, with Starling Marte on the injured list... Read More

Sal Frelick (OF, MIL) - Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 19

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 39% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Frelick was one of the most popular fantasy targets this past week, seeing his ownership grow exponentially. His first six games as an MLB player were a resounding success, posting a .438/.565/.688 slash line, including his first career home run. It also didn't... Read More

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 19

This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 19 -- July 31 through August 6. Whether your team is derailed by injuries or you’re simply ready to give up on your draft day darlings, navigating the waiver wire will be crucial to finding long-term success in fantasy baseball.  As... Read More

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/30/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! Today's main slate features an enticing eight-game matinee mix on... Read More

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (7/29/23)

It's Saturday, RotoBallers! I’m excited to be delivering free MLB betting content all season long. I bring a background in betting on MLB in various capacities, most notably competing in the DraftKings DFS live final last year. I'm looking to build off that momentum and capitalize on this baseball season again, and I'm including you... Read More

Main Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/26/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! With several games scattered throughout the day, we're left with... Read More

Everson Pereira Slugs Two Home Runs

New York Yankees outfield prospect Everson Pereira clubbed two home runs during his most recent appearance for Triple-A Scranton. The performance raises his overall slash line to .306/.373/.566 with 14 home runs through 59 games between Double-A and Triple-A this season. Showcasing a 50-grade hit tool, 55-grade power, and 55-grade running ability, Pereira is the... Read More

Wikelman Gonzalez Tosses Six Hitless Innings

Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Wikelman Gonzalez threw six hitless innings, striking out 10 en route to a combined no-hitter for Double-A Portland. The 21-year-old was recently promoted and has turned in a 0.75 ERA and 0.75 WHIP through his first two Double-A starts. Gonzalez isn't a particularly heralded prospect, ranking 11th in the Red... Read More