Ronald Acuna Jr. Steals 32nd Base Thursday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. went 1-for-5 with a run scored, his 32nd stolen base of the season and a strikeout in the team's 5-1, extra-inning victory over the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday in the series finale. Acuna also secured his spot as a starting outfielder in the 2023 MLB All-Star Game in […]

Marcell Ozuna Goes Deep In Extra-Inning Win

Atlanta Braves outfielder/designated hitter Marcell Ozuna went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, a run scored and a walk in Thursday's 5-1, extra-inning win over the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies. The two-run long ball was Ozuna's 14th home run of the season, and he's now hitting .241 (49-for-203) with seven doubles, 32 RBI and 31 […]

Michael Soroka Throws Seven-Inning Complete Game

Atlanta Braves right-hander Michael Soroka allowed one run on just one hit while walking two and striking out a season-high nine hitters in a seven-inning complete game for Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday in Game 2 of a doubleheader. The 25-year-old had a no-hitter going until he allowed a solo homer in the seventh and final […]

Matt Bush Back From Injured List

The Milwaukee Brewers reinstated relief pitcher Matt Bush (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list on Friday and optioned right-hander Trevor Megill to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday in a corresponding move. Bush returns to Milwaukee's bullpen after spending almost two months on the shelf with right-shoulder tendinitis. The 37-year-old veteran right-hander wasn't pitching well before his […]

MLB Underdog Predictions - Today's DFS Prop Picks for Friday, June 23, 2023

Welcome to our Underdog Fantasy MLB DFS prop picks for Friday, June 23, 2023. Welcome back to our DFS series covering Underdog Fantasy contests! We will continue to focus on the MLB DFS props offered on Underdog called Higher/Lower (Over/Under). Higher/Lower is traditional over/under DFS prop picks - whether you think pitchers and hitters will […]

Huascar Brazoban Picks Up Win Over Pirates

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Huascar Brazoban picked up his second win of the season in the team's 6-4 win over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Brazoban entered the contest with a runner on base and two outs in the eighth inning and retired the only batter he faced in one-third of an inning to […]

Pirates Calling Up Nick Gonzales

The Pittsburgh Pirates are calling up infield prospect Nick Gonzales, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2020 draft, on Friday from Triple-A Indianapolis, according to a source. Gonzales is considered the team's No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he earned his first major-league call-up by slashing .257/.370/.450 with an .820 OPS, six home […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/23/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/23/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's a 10-game main slate tonight on both sites at 7:05 - let's go!   Starting Pitchers Each day we try to give you some pitchers to target at each price tier, starting with the […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/23/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It's a fantastic Friday, RotoBallers. We have a juicy 10-game slate to attack tonight and I'll be taking you through the pitchers, hitters, and stacks that I like the best. Let's get to it! This article contains my picks for the 10-game main slate on Friday, June 23, 2023, for both DraftKings and FanDuel, which […]

Eric Lauer Suffering From A Health Issue

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Eric Lauer, who was optioned to Triple-A Nashville in mid-June, hasn't pitched since his demotion. According to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com, the 28-year-old is dealing with an undisclosed health issue, and the team placed him on the inactive list on Thursday. There's no timetable for Lauer's return. Across 42.2 innings at the […]

When Will Brendan Rodgers Return From The Injured List? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

The Colorado Rockies are having injury issues in 2023. The number of players they have on the injured list has reached double digits. They want to show their fans they have improved from a season ago, but that's been an increasingly difficult challenge without a healthy roster. However, there is optimism growing that one of […]

Jean Segura Doing On-Field Work

Miami Marlins third baseman Jean Segura (hamstring) participated in on-field running on Thursday, according to MLB.com. The veteran injured his hamstring last Wednesday before going on the shelf on Saturday. Segura is expected to return in early July, with the hope that it isn't a lingering issue. It's been an abysmal first year in Miami […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Close To Returning

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (toe) played in his second rehab game on Thursday, walking twice and doubling for Triple-A Jacksonville. The speedy 25-year-old has been on the shelf since suffering turf toe during a play in the outfield on May 13. However, Chisholm Jr. is expected to return for the club's upcoming road […]

John Schreiber Moved To 60-Day Injured List

The Boston Red Sox transferred right-hander John Schreiber (lat) to the 60-day injured list on Thursday, according to MLB.com. Now, the earliest the 29-year-old could return is during the first series after the All-Star break against the Chicago Cubs. Schreiber suffered a right-lat strain on May 15 and hasn't pitched since. Before the ailment, he […]

Ji Man Choi Begins Rehab Thursday

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ji Man Choi (Achilles) began his rehab assignment Thursday with Double-A Altoona and went 1-for-2 with a double. The eight-year veteran has only played in nine games at the big league level this year after he tweaked his Achilles in spring training, and it eventually landed him on the injured list […]

Dodgers vs. Astros Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/23)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 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 Friday, June 23rd 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Shane McClanahan Hoping To Make His Next Start

Tampa Bay Rays lefty Shane McClanahan (back) left his Thursday start prematurely after experiencing mid-back tightness in the fourth inning. Manager Kevin Cash said the team will know more about the issue in the coming days, but the 23-year-old ace is confident this won't be a lingering issue and hopes to make his next start. […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (6/23/23)

We're back with five prop bets to consider for another loaded Friday night in MLB. Although I've gone heavier on hitter prop bets in a couple of my recent articles, I'm reversing that trend tonight. There are three pitcher scenarios I'm interested in, including one where I see a right-hander playing a part in the […]

Tigers vs. Twins Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/23)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers, 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 Friday, June 23rd 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Giants vs. Diamondbacks Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/23)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. San Francisco Giants, 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 Friday, June 23rd 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Clayton Beeter - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Clayton Beeter, SP, New York Yankees ANALYSIS: The Dodgers drafted Beeter in the second round of the 2020 draft out of Texas Tech. He posted impressive strikeout rates in 2021 and early 2022 with the Dodgers, though his control has been an issue. The Dodgers made him the sole return for the Yankees in […]

Padres vs. Nationals Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/23)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Washington Nationals 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 Friday, June 23rd 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Stash James Wood in Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook

James Wood is one of the top prospects for the Washington Nationals and currently plays for the Harrisburg Senators at the AA level. He was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the second round of the 2021 MLB Draft. The 20-year-old outfielder was part of the Juan Soto trade that saw other top Padres […]

White Sox vs. Red Sox Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/23)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago White Sox, 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 Friday, June 23rd 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we […]

Willie Calhoun and Bligh Madris 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 (6/23/23)

Happy Friday, 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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Bryan Reynolds, Sean Murphy, Dansby Swanson, Aaron Judge, Gio Urshela

As the weekend nears, there are several fantasy baseball hitters dealing with injuries. Keeping up to date with the latest banged-up players can be a tall task in the marathon that is the MLB season, but it's key to staying competitive. Let's take a look at injured hitters including Bryan Reynolds, Sean Murphy, Dansby Swanson, […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include: Gavin Williams, Emmet Sheehan, Eddie Rosario, Henry Davis

Welcome RotoBallers to our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings list for Week 14 - June 19 through June 25 to help you stay on top of the waiver wire. Cleveland Guardians' top pitching prospect Gavin Williams made his MLB debut on Wednesday. He allowed four runs on four hits and three walks while striking […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Friday, June 23, 2023

Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Friday, June 23, 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 […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for June 23rd, 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 June 23rd, 2023. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]