Manny Pina Fantasy Baseball Updates - Ben Rosener’s MLB Beat

Major League Baseball’s regular season is here, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers missed in the winter months. Lineup news, actual games happening, constant waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage. This column aims to cover any fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains […]

Trevor Gott Fantasy Baseball Updates - Ben Rosener’s MLB Beat

Major League Baseball’s regular season is here, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers missed in the winter months. Lineup news, actual games happening, constant waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage. This column aims to cover any fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (7/5/23)

Welcome in, RotoBallers! I hope everyone had a relaxing and safe 4th of July. I managed to avoid the urge to wait in line at Sheetz for 30 minutes of my day for a $12 discount on gasoline (maybe that was just a North Carolina thing? Apologies if so...), and in exchange I spent a […]

Colton Cowser - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Colton Cowser, OF, Baltimore Orioles ANALYSIS: The Baltimore Orioles promoted outfielder Colton Cowser to the big leagues on Tuesday, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports. The 23-year-old is ranked as the second-best prospect in the club's system and slashed .330/.459/.537 with 10 bombs, 54 runs, 40 RBI, and seven steals over 56 games […]

Florio's Bullpens and Saves Report for Fantasy Baseball - Trades are Coming!

Happy Fourth of July! Hopefully, you get to spend the holiday doing whatever it is you like to do to celebrate! Whether that’s by eating an absurd amount of hot dogs, watching the pros do that, viewing fireworks, or with a few adult beverages – I hope it’s an enjoyable day spent with whoever you […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/5/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. You guys get a pinch hitter in here for the next couple of days. You have likely seen stuff done by me in various places on the RotoBaller site, most likely in college football or college basketball. I'm an MLB grinder, too...surprise, surprise. Some […]

Top 250 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (July Updates)

Welcome back RotoBallers to the July update of our MLB team's dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings for the 2023 season. With three months of the MLB season in the books, it's time to check in on some fantasy baseball dynasty prospects! Below in this article, you can find our updated top 250 MLB prospect rankings […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for July 5th, 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 5th, 2023. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Aaron Nola Turns In Gem Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola was on his game in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Rays. Nola pitched 7 1/3 innings, allowing a single run on five hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with 12 strikeouts. The 30-year-old has had very polarizing starts this season aggregating to an 8-5 record with […]

Craig Kimbrel Earns 13th Save Of Season Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel notched his 13th save of the season in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Rays. Kimbrel came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth up by two and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with two strikeouts. The veteran got off to a shaky start to the season but has really […]

Max Scherzer Allows Three Homers But Earns Win Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Max Scherzer didn't turn in a great start but earned the win in Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Diamondbacks. Scherzer pitched six innings, allowing four runs on five hits (including three home runs) and two walks with nine strikeouts. The veteran has done a decent job this season but has […]

David Robertson Earns One-Out Save Tuesday

New York Mets relief pitcher David Robertson picked up his 12th save of the season in Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Diamondbacks. Robertson entered the game up by four with two outs and runners on first and second. He allowed a single to load the bases, walked a run in, but induced a groundout to […]

Ryan Mountcastle Playing But Struggling At Triple-A

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (vertigo) is batting .209 with one home run, five RBI, and four walks in his rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk. The 26-year-old has been on the injured list prior to June 13's game, with the move retroactive to June 10. While he has been playing at Triple-A, it remains […]

Cionel Perez Placed On 15-Day Injured List Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Cionel Perez (forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with left forearm soreness. Left-handed pitcher Bruce Zimmermann was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Perez had an excellent 2022 season but has not been able to follow it up, compiling a 4.45 ERA with a 1.78 WHIP […]

Manny Pina Activated Tuesday, Goes Hitless In Season Debut

Oakland Athletics catcher Manny Pina (wrist) went 0-for-2 with a strikeout in Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Tigers. Pina was activated from the 60-day injured list with a sprained left wrist and started at designated hitter before being pinch hit for. The veteran will likely serve as a backup to Shea Langeliers. He has provided […]

Peyton Battenfield Throws 58 Pitches in Double-A Rehab Start

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Peyton Battenfield (shoulder) threw 58 pitches in Tuesday's rehab start with Double-A Akron. Battenfield pitched three scoreless innings, allowing one hit and four walks with three strikeouts. This was the 25-year-old's first rehab outing since being placed on the injured list on May 18 with right shoulder inflammation. Battenfield will not […]

Orioles Promote Colton Cowser On Tuesday

The Baltimore Orioles promoted outfielder Colton Cowser to the big leagues on Tuesday, according to Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports. The 23-year-old is ranked as the second-best prospect in the club's system and slashed .330/.459/.537 with 10 bombs, 54 runs, 40 RBI, and seven steals over 56 games at Triple-A this season. The Orioles will […]

Luis Campusano Seeing Game Action Again

San Diego Padres backstop Luis Campusano (thumb) appeared as the designated hitter on Tuesday in the Arizona Complex league, going 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles. There's a chance that the former second-rounder can return around the All-Star break after undergoing surgery to repair a left thumb sprain he suffered in April. Across just seven […]

Robert Suarez Nearing A Rehab Stint

San Diego Padres right-hander Robert Suarez (elbow) pitched for a second time in the Arizona Complex league on Tuesday as he continues to recover from an elbow injury that has kept him out the whole season thus far. However, MLB.com reports that the 32-year-old could begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A El Paso on Friday. […]

Shohei Ohtani Leaves Tuesday's Start With A Blister

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (finger) pitched five innings on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres but was lifted after throwing just 88 pitches and came off the mound with the trainer. He stayed in the game as the DH, but according to Sam Blum of The Athletic, the superstar is suffering […]

Dustin May To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Dustin May (elbow) will go through with Tommy John surgery to repair his flexor tendon, according to the team's Twitter. The 25-year-old has been on the shelf since his last start on May 17 after suffering from right-elbow pain. Over just nine starts in 2023, May pitched to a 2.63 ERA […]

Anthony Rendon Leaves Mid-Game On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (shin) left Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres early after fouling a ball off his left shin. According to Sam Blum of The Athletic, the 33-year-old underwent X-rays which came back negative. Rendon has dealt with the injury bug a couple of times already this season and […]

Gavin Stone - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Gavin Stone, SP, Los Angeles Dodgers ANALYSIS: Well, it looks like Gavin Stone will get another shot with the Dodgers sooner than anticipated. Stone, along with Michael Grove, was recalled from Triple-A on Monday as the Dodgers placed longtime ace Clayton Kershaw on the IL. In four games down in Triple-A after being optioned in early June, […]

Mike Trout Uncertain About Surgery

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list after fracturing his left hamate bone during Monday's game. The superstar has a timetable of four to eight weeks to recover. Trout mentioned that he's unsure if he'll undergo surgery. He said that he has heard of people returning in four […]

Michael Kopech To Return After All-Star Break

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech (shoulder) is expected to make his return to the starting rotation after the All-Star break. He was recently placed on the injured list due to shoulder inflammation. It doesn't sound like a serious issue, so fantasy managers don't need to panic here. The White Sox likely just wanted […]

Alek Manoah Returning On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah has been recalled to make the start against the Detroit Tigers on Friday. The 25-year-old was demoted in early June after posting a horrendous 6.36 ERA through 13 starts. He was roughed up in rookie-ball, but bounced back nicely during his start in Double-A. It appears the Blue […]

Mike Clevinger Likely To Return In Late July

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (biceps) is hopeful to get back on the field soon. Manager Pedro Grifol announced that Clevinger could return during the first or second trip through the rotation after the All-Star break. At the moment, it's unclear if the White Sox plan on having Clevinger go through a minor […]

Yoan Moncada To Begin Rehab Assignment After All-Star Break

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (back) is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment after the All-Star break. The switch-hitter has been sidelined since mid-June due to inflammation in his lower back. It sounds like Moncada has been slowly working his way back, but appears ready to get back into game action. […]

Zack Gelof - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Zack Gelof, SS, Oakland Athletics ANALYSIS: While Zack Gelof doesn't receive as much hype as fellows A's prospect Tyler Soderstrom does, Gelof is coming off an 18/10 season in 95 games last season and has already racked up 11 home runs and 19 steals in 63 games this season with an impressive .296/.404/.519 slash […]