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Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 12
This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 12 – June 12 through June 18. 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
Ky Bush Roughed Up In Season Debut
Los Angeles Angels top pitching prospect Ky Bush surrendered four earned runs, five hits, and a walk over 1/3 innings pitched at the Arizona Complex League. The outing was Bush's first appearance of the season, which follows an impressive 2022 campaign featuring a 3.67 ERA and 101 strikeouts across 103 innings and 21 starts with... Read More
Adael Amador Posts Four-Hit Performance
Colorado Rockies shortstop prospect Adael Amador impressed with a four-hit performance on Saturday. Through 46 games, the switch-hitter is slashing .307/.392/.516 with eight home runs and 12 stolen bases for High-A Spokane. Amador is the organization's second-ranked prospect and the No. 51 prospect throughout the league, per MLB Pipeline. The 20-year-old still has a long... Read More
Jesus Sanchez (OF, MIA) - Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 12
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 13% of Leagues ANALYSIS: 2022 was a disappointing showing for Jesus Sanchez, posting a .683 OPS with 13 home runs over 98 appearances. This season has been a completely different story, as he's slashing .286/.364/.543 with six home runs through 40 games. Sanchez's ownership has taken a... Read More
Jack Suwinski (OF, PIT) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jack Suwinski's batting average continues to regress, but the power numbers and overall batted-ball profile are too good to ignore. He's slashing .238/.351/.500 with 12 home runs through 54 games this season. Suwinski strikes out at a horrible 32.3% rate while whiffing... Read More
Joey Wiemer (OF, MIL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The heralded prospect is finally starting to hit his stride in the majors. Joey Wiemer's overall numbers aren't terribly exciting, slashing .225/.297/.414 with eight home runs and 10 stolen bases through 62 games played. However, he's caught fire recently, recording a hit... Read More
Lamonte Wade Jr. (1B/OF, SF) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 44% of Leagues ANALYSIS: LaMonte Wade Jr.'s breakout season continues to impress. He's slashing .279/.420/.463 with eight home runs through 61 games. Operating as the Giants' primary leadoff hitter, Wade is getting plenty of opportunities at the dish. Additionally, he has remained in the lineup more often... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/11/23): 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 (6/10/23)
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
Edgar Quero Homers For Double-A Rocket City
Los Angeles Angels prospect Edgar Quero swatted his second home run of the campaign for Double-A Rocket City on Tuesday. The switch-hitting catcher is the organization's second-ranked prospect and the No. 88 prospect overall in the minors, per MLB Pipeline. Quero is now slashing .260/.400/.364 through 41 games this season. His power numbers have dipped... Read More
Main Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/7/23): 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 a few games scattered throughout the day, we're left... Read More
Drew Thorpe Delivers Eight Shutout Innings
New York Yankees top pitching prospect Drew Thorpe cruised through eight shutout innings, surrendering just one hit during his most recent outing for High-A Hudson Valley. The 2022 second-round pick has turned in a strong 3.31 ERA and 28.5% strikeout rate through his first nine professional starts. Thorpe has a long way to go before... Read More
Tyler Soderstrom Launches Pair Of Home Runs
Oakland Athletics' top prospect Tyler Soderstrom posted his second multi-home run game of the season. The 21-year-old is now slashing .255/.304/.532 with 12 home runs through 46 games with Triple-A Las Vegas. Soderstrom's hitting ability is advanced for his age, and he figures to be a candidate for promotion to the majors at some point... Read More
Orlando Arcia (2B/SS/OF, ATL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Although Arcia operates primarily as a middle infielder for the Braves, he does now carry outfielder eligibility. That positional flexibility makes him an even more intriguing fantasy asset. Arcia also has the production to justify rostering him. He's slashing .312/.368/.464 with four home... Read More
Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 11
This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 11 – June 5 through June 11. 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
Jesus Sanchez (OF, MIA) - Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 11
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Following a disappointing 2022 campaign, Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez is off to a strong start this season. He's slashing .317/.391/.573 through 33 games. That includes four home runs, nine doubles, and three stolen bases. The surface-level production is there, but his advanced... Read More
Nolan Jones (OF, COL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones was highlighted here last week in advance of his call-up. Since that time, he has performed well. He carries a .308/.333/.538 slash line through his first eight games, including a home run and three doubles. It was... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/4/23): 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
Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (6/3/23)
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
Orelvis Martinez Blasts 14th Home Run
Toronto Blue Jays No. 4 prospect Orelvis Martinez launched his 14th home run of the season and the 11th in May alone. The power surge is nothing new for the 21-year-old, who managed 30 long balls across 118 games in 2022 and 28 over 98 appearances in 2021. Martinez's 60-grade power has never really been... Read More
Main Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/31/23): 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 games scattered throughout the day, we're down to a... Read More
Kristian Robinson Reinstated, Assigned To Single-A Visalia
Arizona Diamondbacks' former No. 1 prospect Kristian Robinson was reinstated and optioned to Low-A Visalia on Monday. Following an arrest and subsequent visa complications, the 22-year-old outfielder has not played since 2019. Robinson was previously listed as the minor league's No. 43 overall prospect, per MLB Pipeline in 2020. He boasts 60-grade power and 55-grade... Read More
Zach McKinstry (2B/SS/3B/OF, DET) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Perhaps it's because he plays for the Tigers, but Zach McKinstry is another player whose stellar performance is flying under the radar this season. He sports a .291/.410/.444 slash with four home runs, six doubles, and eight stolen bases. That includes some truly... Read More
Kevin Kiermaier (OF, TOR)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 10
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: As a disclaimer, Kevin Kiermaier (back) was removed from Saturday's game with lower back discomfort. If he lands on the injured list, don't prioritize adding him. Assuming it's more of a day-to-day ailment, Kiermaier is worth a look. Kevin Kiermaier - Toronto Blue... Read More
Mickey Moniak (OF, LAA)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 10
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Mickey Moniak was highlighted here last week, and his ownership has grown exponentially in the time since. Based on his current trajectory, I suspect another significant ownership leap by this time next week. Through 10 games, Moniak is slashing .419/.438/.935 with four... Read More
Nolan Jones (OF, COL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Nolan Jones is the latest Rockies' call-up. He's not a top prospect, but he has showcased respectable pop throughout his minor-league career. Jones had his first shot at the big leagues with Cleveland in 2022, stumbling through his 28-game stint with a... Read More
Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 10
This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 10 – May 29 through June 5. 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 (5/28/23): 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. The... Read More
Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (5/27/23)
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
Marcelo Mayer Posts First Multi-Home Run Game Of Career
Boston Red Sox top prospect Marcelo Mayer had the first two-home run game of his professional career on Tuesday. The stellar performance brings his overall slash line to .312/.387/.576 with seven home runs through 30 games at High-A Greenville. The 2021 fourth-overall pick still has a road ahead before he breaks through to the majors.... Read More