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Jace Jung Extends On-Base Streak To 22 Games
Detroit Tigers prospect Jace Jung launched his 14th home run of the season on Sunday, extending his on-base streak to 22 games in the process. The 22-year-old is now slashing .254/.377/.465 through 81 games with High-A West Michigan. Jung is the second-ranked prospect in Detroit's farm system and the No. 58 prospect in baseball, per... Read More
Gavin Cross Launches Second Home Run In Past Three Games
Kansas City Royals outfield prospect Gavin Cross launched his 12th home run of the season on Sunday, part of a two-hit performance. The 22-year-old carries an uninspiring .699 OPS through 86 games with High-A Quad Cities this season, looking to build off the 1.070 OPS he posted across 29 games in 2022. Despite the struggles,... Read More
Ronny Mauricio Hits Walk-Off Home Run
New York Mets prospect Ronny Mauricio slugged his 16th home run of the season on Saturday, claiming a walk-off victory for Triple-A Syracuse. The heralded shortstop is now slashing .295/.340/.511 through 85 games this season. Mauricio's exceptional power output is nothing new, featuring 60-grade power and coming off a 26-home run 2022 campaign. He's also... Read More
Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 18
This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 18 -- July 24 through July 30. 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 (7/23/23): 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 10-game matinee mix. The... Read More
Sal Frelick (OF, MIL) - Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 18
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Sal Frelick is the latest high-profile prospect to be called up. He's the second-ranked prospect in the Brewers farm system and the No. 17 prospect in all of baseball, per MLB Pipeline. His 2023 numbers aren't very exciting, carrying a .251/.344/.353 slash... Read More
Patrick Wisdom (1B/OF, CHC) - Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 18
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Following a red-hot April, Patrick Wisdom came crashing back down to Earth. Due to time lost with injury and a horrible slump, he recorded just four home runs and 13 total hits across 31 games between May and June. Now with his wrist... Read More
Alex Kirilloff (1B/OF, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 22% of Leagues ANALYSIS: This is Alex Kirilloff's debut on this list. He's had a tough time establishing consistent playing time and consistent production at the plate this season, but the lefty may have finally turned a corner. Kirilloff has hit safely in five of his six... Read More
Jack Suwinski (OF, PIT) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 43% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jack Suwinski has been highlighted on this list several times throughout the 2023 campaign, and he continues to trend in the right direction. He's slashing .226/.348/.502 with 20 home runs and seven stolen bases. Suwinski's batting average isn't likely to improve much,... Read More
Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (7/22/23)
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
Evan Carter Slugs 10th Home Run
Texas Rangers outfielder prospect Evan Carter smacked his 10th home run of the season on Tuesday. The 20-year-old is now slashing .299/.411/.472 with 12 stolen bases through 65 games. Carter's upside is apparent, boasting a 60-grade hit tool and 60-grade running ability while still developing his 50-grade power. He posted a .886 OPS during the... Read More
Main Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/19/23): 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 day games today, we're left with an enticing... Read More
Endy Rodriguez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis
PROSPECT: Endy Rodriguez, C, Pittsburgh Pirates ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Pirates catcher prospect Endy Rodriguez will be promoted to the major league roster for his debut. The 23-year-old slashed .268/.356/.415 across 67 games with Triple-A Indianapolis this season. He is the No. 35 prospect in baseball and the third-ranked prospect in the Pirates system, per MLB Pipeline.... Read More
Brooks Lee Slugs Third Home Run In Four Games
Minnesota Twins shortstop prospect Brooks Lee clubbed his third home run in the past four games on Sunday. The 22-year-old is now slashing .279/.358/.468 with nine home runs through 75 games with Double-A Wichita. Lee is the No. 18 prospect in baseball and the top prospect in the Twins farm system, per MLB Pipeline. The... Read More
Harry Ford Launches Ninth Home Run Of Season
Seattle Mariners catcher prospect Harry Ford hit his ninth home run of the season on Sunday. The two-hit performance raises his OPS to .806 with 15 stolen bases through 76 games with High-A Everett. The 2021 first-round draft pick is the top prospect in Seattle's farm system and the No. 25 prospect in baseball, per... Read More
Termarr Johnson Homers For Fourth Time In Five Games
Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Termarr Johnson launched his fourth home run in the past five games. The 2022 fourth-overall draft pick is now slashing .250/.416/.462 with 11 home runs across 63 games this season with Single-A Bradenton. At only 19 years old, Johnson has at least a year or two of development ahead before cracking... Read More
Endy Rodriguez To Be Recalled From Triple-A
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher prospect Endy Rodriguez will be promoted to the major league roster for his debut. The 23-year-old slashed .268/.356/.415 across 67 games with Triple-A Indianapolis this season. He is the No. 35 prospect in baseball and the third-ranked prospect in the Pirates system, per MLB Pipeline. Despite flashing 55-grade power, Rodriguez has managed... Read More
Joey Gallo (OF, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: If you're seeking access to more home runs, then look to Joey Gallo as a guy who is most likely available in your league. He sports a lopsided .189/.303/.478 slash line with 16 home runs. His track record is long enough for us... Read More
Jesus Sanchez (OF, MIA) - Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 17
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jesus Sanchez has been featured several times in this article over the past couple of months. He's routinely underperformed his advanced metrics, but he's catching fire again lately. Sanchez has hit safely in eight of his past nine starts, recording three multi-hit... Read More
Lars Nootbaar (OF, STL)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 17
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Lars Nootbaar encountered a bit of a rough patch but has picked things up again lately. He's now hit safely in eight consecutive contests and has recorded a base hit in 10 of 11 appearances since July began. Overall, Nootbaar sports a... Read More
Mickey Moniak (OF, LAA)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 17
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Mickey Moniak's first-half role with the Angels came with the caveat of uncertain playing time. Moniak is an everyday player with Trout, Adell, and several other Angels on the injured list. He's even drawing starts against southpaws at this point because he's... Read More
Nolan Jones (1B/OF, COL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: A revelation for the Rockies, Nolan Jones continues to rake since his late-May call-up. He's slashing .293/.379/.504 with six home runs and five doubles over 38 games this season. Jones has established himself as a middle-of-the-order fixture in Colorado's lineup, and it's unlikely... Read More
Tommy Pham (OF, NYM)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 17
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tommy Pham's ownership has failed to maintain a consistent trajectory. After being one of the trendier fantasy pickups of early July, his ownership has once again tumbled over the All-Star break. It appears people aren't keen to commit to the 35-year-old when... Read More
Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 17
This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 17 -- July 17 through July 23. 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 (7/16/23): 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 10-game matinee mix on... Read More
Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (7/15/23)
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
Cole Young Promoted To High-A Everett
Seattle Mariners shortstop prospect Cole Young was promoted to High-A Everett on Friday. The 2022 first-round draft pick posted a .267/.396/.429 slash line with five home runs and 17 stolen bases across 78 appearances with Single-A Modesto. Young is the No. 57 prospect in baseball and the second-ranked prospect in the Mariners system, per MLB... Read More
Brayan Rocchio Extends Hitting Streak To Nine Games
Cleveland Guardians infield prospect Brayan Rocchio hit safely again on Sunday, securing a nine-game hitting streak heading into the All-Star break. The switch-hitter is now slashing .289/.381/.414 through 76 games with Triple-A Columbus this season. Rocchio's 50-grade power has not been fully realized at the Triple-A level, going yard just twice thus far this season... Read More
Matt Vierling (3B/OF, DET)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 16
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Matt Vierling has been a rare bright spot in a largely disappointing Detroit Tigers offense. He carries a strong .284/.346/.427 slash line with seven home runs and a 118 wRC+. It's been a breakout campaign for the 26-year-old, and the Tigers have rewarded... Read More
Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 16
This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 16 -- July 10 through July 16. 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