Kevin Smith Begins Swing Progression

Oakland Athletics infielder Kevin Smith, who was placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to June 16) with a strained back, has been doing well and was set to begin a swing progression over the weekend, according to manager Mark Kotsay. It's been slow progress for the 27-year-old, but it's a good sign that he's […]

Carlos Perez To Be Re-Evaluated This Week

Oakland Athletics catcher Carlos Perez (thumb), who was placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left thumb (retroactive to July 2), will have his thumb re-evaluated by a doctor sometime this week. If he's cleared, Perez will then begin strengthening activities. The 32-year-old has been out of action since the Fourth of July, […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Makes Pinch-Hit Appearance Sunday

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (ankle) made an appearance as a pinch-hitter in the eighth inning of the team's 7-6 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in 12 innings on Sunday. Tatis finished the contest 1-for-2 with two RBI and finished the game in right field, so the ankle injury he suffered on Saturday […]

Genesis Cabrera Designated For Assignment

The St. Louis Cardinals designated left-handed reliever Genesis Cabrera for assignment on Monday morning. Cabrera had been with the team since 2019, and it's a surprising move given his presumed trade interest, although he can still be traded within seven days of being designated for assignment. The 26-year-old Dominican southpaw gets the boot off the […]

Eloy Jimenez Could Be Out 4-5 Days

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (groin) will be further evaluated after injuring his groin on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves, and manager Pedro Grifol said that he could be out four to five days. The White Sox have an off day on Monday before beginning a series against the New York Mets on Tuesday, […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/17/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to a new week, RotoBallers! On this Monday, we'll take a look at some pitchers in good spots and hitters who came out of the All-Star Break swinging a hot stick. As a fill-in writer for this series, I'll keep my analysis short and sweet. Remember to use this preliminary info to drive your […]

Pete Alonso Continues To Struggle

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is having a tough time at the plate right now. Alonso got to a hot start, but has struggled at the plate since the end of May. On Sunday, Alonso went 0-for-4 in what ended up being a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Alonso is now […]

Mike Clevinger Throws Two-Inning Simulated Game

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (biceps) was able to throw a two inning simulated game on Saturday. The organization hasn't said what the next step in the recovery process is for Clevinger. The right-hander has been working his way back from right biceps soreness since mid-June. It seems likely that Clevinger is going […]

Week 17 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Grayson Rodriguez, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, more

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of the fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 17 -- July 17 through July 23. The All-Star break is over, and it's officially the start of the second half of the season. More top prospects are being called up to the big leagues, and some are producing for fantasy […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I hope you enjoyed the MLB All-Star break because now it's a nonstop marathon to the finish line. Thanks to the break, we don't have a big shift in the stats or rostership rates compared to last week. That said, there are still a […]

Jhoan Duran Saves Third Straight Game

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jhoan Duran has been extremely busy over the weekend. The 25-year-old was called upon for the third consecutive game on Sunday. The right-hander saved the two previous contests and attempted to record a third straight. Duran pitched well, allowing a one-out double to Shea Langeliers, but battled back and earned his […]

Jason Heyward Considered Day-To-Day

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward (neck) suffered an injury while sliding into second base during Sunday's game against the New York Mets. It sounds like Heyward has avoided serious injury. Manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Heyward has passed all concussion tests and is considered day-to-day. The Dodgers will likely hold Heyward out of […]

Shohei Ohtani Blasts 34th Home Run

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani continued his stellar campaign versus the Houston Astros on Sunday. The Halos actually held the lead 7-3 in the eighth inning, but managed to give it up. Ohtani attempted to bring him back with a solo blast in the ninth inning to put them within one run. Sadly, […]

Alex Bregman Blasts Go-Ahead Homer

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman came up clutch for the team during Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Angels. The Astros entered the eighth inning trailing 7-3 versus All-Star closer Carlos Estevez. They were able to rally and make it 7-5 before Jaime Barria came in for the ninth inning. Houston scored a run […]

Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for xFIP (Week 17)

Welcome back to another edition of RotoBaller’s Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds article series! The second half of the season is now underway, and I will return to my standard format for this article series. Each week, I will select one advanced metric, choose two pitchers with strong values and two with poor values, and […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Monday, July 17, 2023

Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Monday, July 17, 2023. The 2023 MLB season is underway here at RotoBaller, and we have you covered with some terrific plays from our friends over at PrizePicks. PrizePicks is a great DFS fantasy picks site where you can choose to select plays in terms of […]

Reds vs. Giants Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (7/17)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the San Francisco Giants vs. Cincinnati Reds, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Monday, July 17th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Mariners vs. Twins Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (7/17)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Minnesota Twins vs. Seattle Mariners, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Monday, July 17th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Cubs vs. Nationals Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (7/17)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Monday, July 17th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Jackson Holliday Continues Impressive Campaign

Baltimore Orioles shortstop prospect Jackson Holliday went 1-for-3 with two walks and a run scored for Double-A Bowie on Monday. Last years top overall pick hasn't missed a beat in three games since his promotion with six hits over his first 12 at-bats. Overall, Holliday has hit a pristine .338 with seven homers, 51 RBI […]

Angels vs. Yankees Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (7/17)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Angels, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Monday, July 17th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we […]

Royals vs. Tigers Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (7/17)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Monday, July 17th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Jordan Lawlar Continues To Make Case For Promotion

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop prospect Jordan Lawlar went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run for Double-A Amarillo on Monday. The three-run blast was his 13th of the season to go along with 39 RBI, 26 stolen bases and a .243 batting average. The 21-year-old got off to a cold start in April and May, but got […]

Jackson Chourio Remains Hot In Double-A

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Jackson Chourio went 3-for-5 with one RBI for Double-A Biloxi on Monday. The 19-year-old is arguably the top prospect on the farm right now and has now had four straight multi-hit games. For the season, Chourio is hitting .261 with 12 homers, 53 RBI and 23 stolen bases. Offering multiple categories […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (7/17/23)

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! As a washed baseball player myself, it's simply not enough to get my fix in a men's league, so here I am betting on the pros from my couch. I'm stoked to be back to provide some MLB picks again this year. We had a rough regular season in the articles in […]

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. […]

Quinn Priester - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Quinn Priester, SP, Pittsburgh Pirates ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Quinn Priester will make his MLB debut on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians. The Pirates' No. 4 prospect owns a mediocre 4.31 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and 84:35 K/BB ratio in Triple-A this season, but the Bucs need pitching help immediately and are hoping Priester […]

Zack Gelof (2B, OAK)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The future is now in Oakland as the A's called up two of their top prospects in second baseman Zack Gelof and catcher Tyler Soderstrom. Given this is a middle infield column, let's focus on Gelof, who went 2-for-8 with two runs scored […]

Tyler Soderstrom (C/1B, OAK)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 29% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Athletics recently promoted their No. 1 prospect, Tyler Soderstrom, to the big leagues following an appearance in the Futures Game. He made his debut on July 14 and collected his first major league hit against the Twins on July 15. Top @Athletics […]