Giants Officially Promote Luis Matos

San Francisco Giants outfield prospect Luis Matos has officially been promoted from Triple-A Sacramento and will bat second versus Jordan Montgomery. Speculation of this move trickled through the news wire when he was removed in the third inning of Tuesday's game. More fuel was added to the fire when it was announced that outfielder Mitch […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Updated Rankings for 2023 Redraft (Week 12)

Well, the past week didn't bring four impact promotions as the previous week did, but the one promotion we did receive was the only prospect in the minor leagues with 40/40 upside. Elly De La Cruz is truly a generational talent and the FAAB bids for him on Sunday were monumental, as they should be. […]

Kenta Maeda Set For A Friday Rehab Start

Minnesota Twins right-hander Kenta Maeda (triceps) is scheduled to make another rehab start on Friday with Triple-A St. Paul, according to MLB.com. The 35-year-old last pitched on June 10 when he recorded five strikeouts and no walks over four innings of work. There's a chance that Maeda could return in June, but the club has […]

RIVAL Fantasy MLB DFS Props - Over/Under Picks for Wednesday, June 14th, 2023

Welcome to our new series covering RIVAL Fantasy picks for MLB! We will focus on two fantasy contest types offered on RIVAL - Challenges and FantasyBook (Over/Under). Challenges are H2H matchups between two MLB players. You choose which one you think will score the most fantasy points, then place a bet to back it. If […]

Diamondbacks vs. Phillies Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/14)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our betting picks for the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 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 Wednesday, June 14th, 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Cardinals vs. Giants Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/14)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the San Francisco Giants vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 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 Wednesday, June 14th, 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we […]

Orioles vs. Blue Jays Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/14)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Toronto Blue Jays vs. Baltimore Orioles, 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 Wednesday, June 14th, 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Cody Bellinger Goes 0-For-3 In First Rehab Game

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger (knee) made his first rehab appearance on Tuesday with Triple-A Iowa, going 0-for-3 while playing first base. The former MVP has been on the injured list since May 19 after suffering a left knee contusion while making a play against the wall in the outfield on May 15. Before the […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (6/14/23)

Over the last three weeks, in my articles at RotoBaller, I am 10-2-2. I am red hot now and want to keep the momentum rolling into my player prop articles for the next two days. I am only considering my write-ups today as official plays, but I have included some more pitcher props for you […]

Osvaldo Bido Making His Major-League Debut Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Osvaldo Bido will start Wednesday's contest to take on Drew Smyly and the Chicago Cubs, according to Jason Mackey of Post-Gazette Sports. He'll be making his Major League debut after spending seven seasons in the minors. Bido posted a 4.55 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with 55 punchouts over 55.1 innings at Triple-A […]

Michael Busch Showing Impressive Power

Los Angeles Dodgers infield prospect Michael Busch remained hot with his fourth homer in his last five games for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday. Busch has been sizzling of late and finished the game 3-for-4 with a triple and three RBI. The 25-year-old saw some time at the big-league level earlier this season, but struggled […]

Austin Shenton - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Austin Shenton, 3B, Tampa Bay Rays ANALYSIS: The Mariners originally drafted Shenton in the fifth round of the 2019 draft out of Florida International University. In July 2019, Shenton and reliever JT Chargois were dealt to the Rays in exchange for reliever Diego Castillo. Shenton had an impressive 2021, hitting .295/.398/.549 across three minor league teams, finishing […]

Ian Happ Dealing With Calf Injury

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (calf) was removed from Tuesday's matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates early after his right calf "grabbed on him," according to manager David Ross. The 28-year-old should be considered day-to-day, and Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports that they will continue to see how he's doing Wednesday. Happ's putting together an all-around […]

Samad Taylor Racks Up Three Hits

Kansas City Royals second base prospect Samad Taylor went 3-for-3 with a home run and walk for Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday. Taylor, 24, is now hitting a healthy .305 with five home runs, 36 RBI and 31 stolen bases. Taylor was one of the pieces acquired from the Blue Jays for Whit Merrifield last year […]

Tony Gonsolin To Start On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin will start Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. After pitching in Tuesday's contest, manager Dave Roberts considered giving the right-hander an extra day in between starts, but he'll now be starting on regular rest. Over 46.2 innings of work, Gonsolin […]

Trevor May Earns His Third Save On Tuesday

Oakland Athletics right-hander Trevor May closed out Tuesday's 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, going one inning, walking two and striking out one without allowing a run, earning the save. It's his third save of the season, and they've all come since June 7. May now owns an ugly 6.61 ERA, 1.84 WHIP, and […]

Justyn-Henry Malloy Goes Yard For 10th Time

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Justyn-Henry Malloy went 1-for-5 with a solo home run for Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday. Malloy has struggled since his hot start to the season, but overall has hit .257 with 10 home runs and 34 RBI. The 23-year-old has suited up at both third base and outfield this year and both […]

Jamari Baylor Flashing Potential With New Club

Colorado Rockies infield prospect Jamari Baylor is a former third-round pick who was acquired from the Phillies in May. The 22-year-old is a relatively well-rounded athlete, and although Philadelphia seemed to lose patience in his development, he is already making strides in the Rockies' farm system. Baylor has impressive speed, a strong arm, and decent […]

Pierce Johnson Records The Save Tuesday

Colorado Rockies reliever Pierce Johnson grabbed the save on Tuesday when his team beat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 in 10 innings. He came into the game with one out in the 10th and retired the only two batters he faced while striking out one. Johnson's had a rough campaign thus far, posting a 6.92 […]

Tommy Mace Tosses Eight-Inning Gem

Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Tommy Mace was selected with the 69th overall pick in 2021. He has spent his entire pro career at High-A, though he could be due for a promotion after delivering several strong outings since the start of April. Mace has lost some velocity on his fastball over the last two years, […]

Yosy Galan Demonstrating Power In Minors

Texas Rangers outfield prospect Yosy Galan, now 22, signed with the organization out of the Dominican Republic in 2020. There is concern about his hit tool given the fact that he is hitting just .232 with 59 strikeouts through 46 games at the Single-A level this season. His walk rate is average at best, and […]

Connor Phillips Striking Out Batters With Ease

Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Connor Phillips continues to have a strong start to the 2023 season in Double-A. A former second-round pick of the Mariners, Phillips was flipped to the Reds in 2022 and has wasted no time establishing himself as one of the organization's most promising pitching prospects. Phillips' best pitch is undoubtedly an […]

Luke Ritter Promoted Following Big Week

New York Mets infield prospect Luke Ritter is a former seventh-round pick who boasts plenty of power and the ability to drive in runs. He was regarded as a phenomenal hitter at Wichita State, and although his offensive production hasn't quite been the same since a 2021 hamate injury, he has still shown flashes of […]

Bo Naylor Continues To Make Case For Promotion

Cleveland Guardians catcher prospect Bo Naylor continued his impressive season for Triple-A Columbus with his 13th home run of the season on Tuesday. It would be his only hit in five at-bats and he is now hitting .256 with 13 homers and 48 RBI. The 23-year-old has been raking all season for Columbus, while the […]

Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 12

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The regular season is in full gear. We're heading into Week 12 of the fantasy baseball season, and 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 during Week 11. It's imperative to monitor […]

Athletics vs. Rays Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/14)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Oakland Athletics, 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 Wednesday, June 14th, 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Astros vs. Nationals Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/14)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Washington Nationals 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 Wednesday, June 14th, 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Henry Davis Starts In Right Field

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher prospect Henry Davis went 1-for-5 with a home run for Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday. The former first overall pick was promoted to Triple-A on June 6 and Tuesday's homer was his first for the club. The most interesting note was that Davis started in right field. Davis was drafted as a catcher […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (6/14/23)

Another big slate of games today and not too many matinees for once on a Wednesday, which is something I don't mind at all. The Braves got rained out last night and my buddy Casey Wilson had recommended their run line -1.5 against the Tigers. I can get on board with that one and I'll […]