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Andy Smith - RotoBaller

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FSWA Member. NFL, MLB, and NHL Contributor at RotoBaller. You can find me at the news desk, writing long form pieces and DFS content. I'd like to consider myself a fantasy sports expert and that my track record speaks for itself. Feel free to follow and chat with me on X @A_Smith_FS. When not writing for RotoBaller you can probably find me at a Disney Theme Park.

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Thomas White Strikes Out Seven In Season Debut

Miami Marlins starting pitching prospect Thomas White struck out seven batters across four innings in the regular season opener for High-A Beloit. White allowed just one hit and three walks with no runs. On MLB Pipeline, White is considered to be the top prospect in the Miami system and the No. 41-best in the sport. […]


Lazaro Montes Goes Deep, Swipes A Bag In Season Opener

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes went 2-for-2 with a home run, two walks, and a stolen base during the High-A season opener on Friday evening. The No. 2 prospect in the Seattle system wasted little time making an impact. He went deep in the second frame and then proceeded to swipe second base in […]


Tyson Guerrero Strikes Out Seven Across Five No-Hit Frames

Kansas City Royals pitching prospect Tyson Guerrero tossed five no-hit innings during his start on Friday evening. Guerrero struck out seven batters and did not allow a walk in their victory over Triple-A Louisville. This was a strong bounce-back outing for the left-hander as he allowed seven hits and four earned runs across his first […]


Kyle Karros Goes Deep Twice In Double-A Debut

Colorado Rockies infield prospect Kyle Karros went 3-for-5 with two home runs during his Double-A debut on Friday. Karros wasted little time as he launched a solo shot in the opening frame in his first Double-A at-bat. Later in the ninth inning, Karros would hit his second-tripper in walk-off fashion. The UCLA product spent the […]


Samuel Basallo Suffers Hamstring Injury

Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Samuel Basallo (hamstring) was removed from Friday's Triple-A contest due to left hamstring discomfort. Fantasy managers should monitor his status as he dealt with a lingering elbow injury during camp. His elbow injury has prevented him from seeing time behind the dish during the opening week of the Triple-A regular season […]


Willy Adames Tallies Three Hits, Three RBI On Friday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames went 3-for-7 at the plate with three RBI during their victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday afternoon. Adames would bring in his first run on an RBI double in the fifth inning, which scored LaMonte Wade Jr. Later in the 11th inning, Adames would deliver the winning hit […]


Pete Alonso Goes Deep In Second Straight Contest

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 1-for-3 with a two-run blast and a walk during their victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday afternoon in their home opener. Alonso wasted little time as he went deep in the opening frame off Toronto right-hander Kevin Gausman. This blast also scored shortstop Francisco Lindor, […]


Aaron Judge Launches Long Ball No. 6 On Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 1-for-5 at the plate with a two-run shot during their 9-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday afternoon. Judge would tally his lone hit in the seventh inning of the contest when he took Tim Mayza deep on a two-run home run. This blast also scored first […]


Seth Lugo Logs Quality Start In Victory Over Baltimore

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo tossed six innings of two-run ball (one earned) with five hits en route to picking up his first victory over the Baltimore Orioles. He served up one walk and struck out two batters. Heston Kjerstad would bring in the first run of the evening in the second inning. […]


Jesus Luzardo Strikes Out Eight In Seven Scoreless Frames

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo tossed seven shutout frames en route to handing the Los Angeles Dodgers their first loss of the regular season. In this outing, Luzardo tallied eight punchouts and allowed just two hits and two walks. He ran into a little trouble during the seventh innings but was able to strikeout […]


Jacob Wilson Launches Second Long Ball, Extends Hitting Streak To Eight Games

Athletics shortstop prospect Jacob Wilson went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI during their 6-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Friday afternoon. Wilson tallied his first hit with a solo blast in the fourth inning off Colorado starter Ryan Feltner. Later in the 11th inning, the former sixth overall pick would play […]


Spencer Schwellenbach Strikes Out 10 Across Eight Shutout Innings

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach tossed eight shutout innings en route to leading Atlanta to their first victory of the campaign over the Miami Marlins. In this start, Schwellenbach allowed just two hits, with no walks, and struck out 10 batters. Schwellenbach was in complete control of the Miami offense. His first hit allowed […]


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NHL DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (4/5/25)

Hello, RotoBallers! The NHL regular season is in the final stretch, and we have an action-packed eight-game slate on Saturday, April 5. In this piece, I will discuss my favorite forward lines to target, defensemen, and goalies in tonight's action. Keep updated with any injury notes on our newsfeed before setting your lineup. If you […]


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Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Rookies to Stash and Top Performers for Week 2 (2025)

Baseball is officially underway. Last week, both the MLB and MiLB regular seasons kicked off, and we already have top prospects making an impact. While some of the performances are eye-catching, it is essential to determine if these are meaningful for redraft leagues. Do these minor league performances truly matter for this season? How easy […]


Jack Leiter Placed On Injured List, Patrick Corbin Promoted

The Texas Rangers have placed starting pitching prospect Jack Leiter (finger) on the 15-day injured list due to a blister. In a corresponding move, the Rangers promoted veteran left-handed pitcher Patrick Corbin from Triple-A Round Rock. Leiter was able to earn a spot in the starting rotation out of camp. After struggling during his first […]


Jud Fabian Showing Power At Triple-A

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Jud Fabian has launched two home runs through his first six games of the Triple-A regular season. However, he has only tallied four hits and has relied on his power to produce. Across this stint, he has held a 1:6 BB:K. Last season, Fabian made his Triple-A debut and held a […]


Michael McGreevy Rebounds In Second Start

St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Michael McGreevy tossed five shutout innings during his second start of the Triple-A regular season on Friday afternoon. In this outing, McGreevy allowed just three hits, one walk, and struck out five en route to earning the victory over the Buffalo Bisons. In his first start of the season, McGreevy […]


Jacob Melton Hits Triple-A Injured List

Houston Astros outfield prospect Jacob Melton (back) was placed on the Triple-A injured list due to a back injury. Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported that Melton battled numerous back injuries during camp and aggravated this injury during one of his final Grapefruit League contests. Melton did not appear in a Triple-A contest before hitting […]


Caden Dana Promoted To Major Leagues

The Los Angeles Angels are promoting pitching prospect Caden Dana to the major leagues. In a corresponding move, the team is placing right-handed pitcher Ryan Johnson on the paternity list. Dana received a brief taste of the major leagues last season but struggled as he allowed 11 earned runs across 10 1/3 innings of work. […]


Gunnar Henderson Activated Off Injured List

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson (side) was activated off the 10-day injured list on Friday. The Orioles optioned outfielder Dylan Carlson to Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Henderson has been sidelined since February due to a right intercostal strain. However, the 23-year-old did not miss much time and will already return to the MLB […]


Max Scherzer Not Playing Catch On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Max Scherzer (thumb) was unable to play catch on Friday. Earlier in the week, reports suggested that the 40-year-old could begin to throw on Friday. However, Scherzer will remain sidelined. Shi Davidi of Sportsnet reported that the team will continue to check on the veteran right-hander daily. Scherzer was dealing […]


Erik Swanson Throws Bullpen On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Erik Swanson (forearm) threw his first bullpen session on Friday since receiving a cortisone injection. Swanson opened the campaign on the 15-day injured list due to carpal tunnel syndrome in his right forearm. While he is still several weeks away from a return, this is a good sign to see […]


Daulton Varsho Not Throwing In Games

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (shoulder) has been playing catch up to 165 feet but has not yet been cleared to throw in games. Varsho opened the regular season on the 15-day injured list as he is working his way back from shoulder surgery. However, Varsho was able to serve as the designated hitter […]


Cody Bellinger Sitting With Back Stiffness

New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger (back) is not in the starting nine when they start a three-game set against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday afternoon. According to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, he is dealing with a stiff back. Bellinger has been in the starting lineup in each of the first six games of the […]


Hunter Feduccia Recalled From Triple-A

The Los Angeles Dodgers are promoting catcher Hunter Feduccia from Triple-A Oklahoma City to the majors. In a corresponding move, the Dodgers are placing first baseman Freddie Freeman (ankle) on the 10-day injured list. Feduccia received a brief taste of the major leagues last summer as he appeared in five games. Across this brief stint, […]


Chen-Wei Lin Dealing With Undisclosed Injury

St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Chen-Wei Lin (undisclosed) is opening the High-A regular season on the 7-day injured list with an undisclosed injury. The team did not specify when Lin suffered this injury. The 23-year-old is considered the No. 13 prospect in the St. Louis system on MLB Pipeline. He made his professional debut during […]


Cooper Hjerpe Opening Season On Double-A Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Cooper Hjerpe (undisclosed) will open the Double-A regular season on the injured list. Hjerpe was limited by numerous injuries during the 2024 campaign and will now start the 2025 campaign sidelined. Last season, the former 22nd overall pick was only able to log 52 1/3 innings of work split between […]


Grant Taylor Assigned To Double-A

Chicago White Sox starting pitching prospect Grant Taylor will begin the 2025 regular season with Double-A Birmingham. The White Sox drafted Taylor with the 51st overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. The 22-year-old has been unable to pitch through most of the start of his professional career as he underwent Tommy John surgery while […]


Cooper Pratt Starting Season With Double-A Biloxi

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt will begin the season with Double-A Biloxi. The Brewers drafted the 20-year-old in the sixth round of the 2023 MLB Draft. Later that summer, Pratt received a brief taste in the Arizona Complex League where he held a strong .326/.424/.444 slash line across 12 contests. He opened the 2024 […]


Mike Boeve Will Miss Start Of Double-A Regular Season

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Mike Boeve (shoulder) will miss the start of the Double-A regular season after undergoing offseason right labrum surgery. According to Sam Dykstra of MLB Pipeline, the 22-year-old will continue to build back up in extended spring training. Last season, Boeve opened the campaign at the High-A level and tallied an impressive […]


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