Cubs Place Dansby Swanson On 10-Day Injured List

The Chicago Cubs placed shortstop Dansby Swanson (heel) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 6) with a left-heel contusion on Saturday and recalled infielder Miles Mastrobuoni from Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move. Swanson will go on the shelf to close out the first half of the season after injuring his heel on […]

Austin Hays Returns To Lineup Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (hip) is back in the starting lineup to face the Minnesota Twins and right-hander Sonny Gray on Saturday. Hays is starting in left field and hitting fifth in the batting order. It will be his first game action after sitting out the last five games due to a bruised left […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/8/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty Notes - Andrew Abbott, Spencer Steer, Sebastian Walcott, and More!

In the dynasty world, news and notes articles take on a whole new meaning. Not only are we discussing short-term value with these players, but we need to look long-term as well. A good dynasty manager is like Crazy Eyes from the movie Mr. Deeds. You have to have one eye on the present and […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Bobby Witt Jr., Jesus Sanchez, David Peralta, Yainer Diaz

Welcome RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball breakout hitters article for Week 15. As always, we are here to bring you a few MLB hitters whose advanced metrics are popping out. My name is Joshua Costello, and I will be giving you 3-5 hitter names that seem to have sustainable improved production this season. Most of […]

When Will Clayton Kershaw Return From The Injured List? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

A few days ago, Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw was placed on the 15-day injured list due to left shoulder soreness. The 35-year-old pitcher, who signed a new one-year, $20 million contract with the Dodgers in December, has pitched quite well this season. The Dodgers have been hampered by injuries throughout the season […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Saturday, July 8, 2023

Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Saturday, July 8, 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 […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 15

We had our first bullpen trade this week, a rather mild first step in what should be a very exciting and eventful run to the trade deadline. We also had some committees shape up a little more, and a long-injured reliever made his way back onto the mound then right back off. A closer we're […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for July 8

What's going on RotoBallers? John Brubaker here for my installment of FREE MLB Player Props. I've been on a bit of a roll on the side/total side of things on the books, but today we'll be looking at some props. We have a great slate to pick from today, as all 30 teams will be […]

The Landscape of the Lefties: Southpaws Starting Pitchers to Target for Fantasy Baseball

Only 10% of the worldwide population is left-handed. In the MLB, lefty pitchers are coveted for their utility against left-handed batters, fall-off-the-shelf curveballs, and variable deliveries that can confuse hitters on both sides of the plate. The first half of the 2023 season has seen a plethora of lefties rise to the top of the […]

When Will Aaron Judge Return From The Injured List? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is coming off a historic season in which he hit 62 home runs and was named the AL MVP. He started this year strong and would have been an MVP candidate, but injuries have hampered his progress thus far. In April, he suffered a hip injury, due to which he missed […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (7/8/23)

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 […]

Astros vs. Mariners Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (7/8)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros, 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 Saturday, July 8th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Guardians vs. Royals Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (7/8)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Kansas City Royals vs. Cleveland Guardians, 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 Saturday, July 8th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Rest-Of-Season Updates: Josh Jung, Matt McLain, Eury Perez, Jesus Luzardo, more

Hey RotoBallers, we are officially at the halfway point of the season, as the All-Star break is next week. A lot of breaking news has happened recently. There have been some notable injuries as Angels superstar outfielder Mike Trout (hand) underwent surgery on his fractured left hamate bone and will be out for the next […]

When Will Mike Trout Return From The Injured List? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Mike Trout has once again been putting together a solid fantasy season. In the first half, he has hit 18 home runs, racked up 54 runs and 44 RBI, and maintained a respectable .263 batting average. The perennial All-Star was recently nominated once again by fans to start in the upcoming Midsummer Classic, to boot.  […]

Marlins vs. Phillies Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (7/8)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Miami Marlins, 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 Saturday, July 8th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Padres vs. Mets Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (7/8)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the New York Mets vs. San Diego Padres, 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 Saturday, July 8th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/8/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Saturday morning, RotoBallers! I'm excited to cover another Saturday DFS slate. We have Friday's games in the rearview mirror, so let's break down my favorite plays for today's main slate! We have a seven-game main slate on DraftKings and FanDuel. Even though there are fewer games than yesterday to choose from, more than a […]

Brewers vs. Reds Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (7/8)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 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 Saturday, July 8th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Corbin Carroll, Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani, Royce Lewis, Shane McClanahan and more....

As we enjoy the All-Star game festivities, it is time to reevaluate our fantasy teams. Tough decisions have to be made to either save your fantasy season or give up on it. There have been a lot of pitchers going on the IL with "shoulder issues" and sometimes the teams use that as an excuse […]

Overvalued, Undervalued Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Fantasy Baseball (Week 15)

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball. It's almost as important as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and witness their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]

Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 15

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 15 of the fantasy baseball season. While there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in the minor leagues last week. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (Late Slate - 7/8/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have another afternoon-heavy Saturday in the middle of summer. MLB still left us some scraps to keep us occupied at night. These aren't exactly scraps. A couple of the most coveted matchups of the day are in the evening! This article contains my picks for the four-game late slate on July 8, 2023, for […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for July 8th, 2023

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for July 8th, 2023. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Jordan Montgomery Dealing With Hamstring Injury

Updating a previous report, St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Jordan Montgomery (hamstring) left his start early on Friday against the Chicago White Sox due to a right-hamstring injury, according to the team. Montgomery made it through 4 1/3 frames, allowing an earned run on three hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out five to […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (July 3 - July 9)

Welcome back RotoBallers to our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 15 -- from Monday, July 3 through Sunday, July 9. For 11 years running, we have been writing this Starting Pitcher Starts and Sits series every week right here at RotoBaller. I'm Nick Mariano, returning to the helm after taking a couple of […]

Noah Syndergaard Nearing Rehab Assignment

According to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register, Dodgers starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (finger) will begin a rehab assignment soon. Skipper Dave Roberts didn't specify how long it would last, only stating it would depend on "health and performance.." The 30-year-old has been on the shelf since the beginning of June because of a […]

Jordan Montgomery Exits Early On Friday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery (leg) exited Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The 30-year-old logged 4 1/3 innings, allowing three hits and one run while striking out five. Although there hasn't been an official update on the nature of his injury, there's a belief he's dealing with a hamstring injury. Of […]

Hyun Jin Ryu Will Pitch Again On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu (elbow) is scheduled to pitch again in Florida on Sunday. The left-hander recently got his first taste of action since undergoing Tommy John Surgery, tossing three innings and allowing one run while striking out five batters. Skipper John Schneider stated he could pitch four innings this time, […]