Francisco Alvarez Hitting In Nine-Hole

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Taijuan Walker, and he is hitting ninth in the batting order. Alvarez got a day of rest on Wednesday after starting the previous six games. The 21-year-old catching prospect will return on Thursday in a […]

J.T. Realmuto Taking Day Off Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto will start Thursday's game against the New York Mets on the bench. Realmuto will get a breather in a matinee contest after a night game. The All-Star backstop had a down month in May, hitting .228 (18-for-79) with seven doubles, two triples, no home runs, seven RBI and two stolen […]

Alec Bohm Lands On Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed third baseman Alec Bohm (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a strained left hamstring and recalled infielder Drew Ellis from the minors in a corresponding move. Bohm aggravated his hamstring injury on Tuesday, although the Phillies are calling it a "very mild" strain, so the 26-year-old could return […]

Aaron Palensky - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Aaron Palensky, OF, New York Yankees ANALYSIS: After underperforming at Double-A in 2021, Palensky spent all of 2022 with the Yankees' High-A affiliate in Hudson Valley. He also opened 2023 with the Renegades, but his production in April and May has led to a bump to Double-A Somerset that was announced recently. Palensky was […]

Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 10

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The regular season is in full gear. We're heading into Week 10 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 9. It's imperative to monitor […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Category Specialists - Undervalued Hitters and Pitchers

This article will discuss fantasy baseball deep league waiver wire players that are currently top ten in a specific category. The following names are undervalued and are all under 40 percent rostered in Yahoo fantasy baseball leagues. These waiver wire finds can help you round out your roster in saves, batting average, stolen bases, home […]

Blue Jays vs. Brewers Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/1)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Milwaukee Brewers vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 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 Thursday, June 1st 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Twins vs. Guardians Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/1)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Cleveland Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins, 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 Thursday, June 1st 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Diamondbacks vs. Rockies Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/1)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Colorado Rockies 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 Thursday, June 1st 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Mets vs. Phillies Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/1)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets, 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 Thursday, June 1st 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Marlins vs. Padres Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/1)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the San Diego Padres 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 Thursday, June 1st 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Anthony Rendon Likely Back For Next Homestand

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (groin) will likely come off the injured list for the club's next homestand, which will begin on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs. The former MVP candidate has been on the IL since the middle of May after suffering a groin strain during a game on May 13. Before […]

Jacob Misiorowski - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Jacob Misiorowski, SP, Milwaukee Brewers ANALYSIS: Misiorowski was the Brewers' second-round pick in 2022. He is a physical specimen, checking in at 6-foot-7 and 190 pounds. This type of makeup has created some control problems for the hurler, but he still shows upside by converting his size into impressive velocity. The right-hander touches the […]

Brandon Drury Was Available Off The Bench Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury (wrist) was available to pinch hit in Wednesday's 12-5 victory over the Chicago White Sox, according to MLB.com. The 30-year-old was hit by a pitch on his left wrist on Tuesday, and manager Phil Nevin decided to exclude him from the starting lineup. It's good news that Drury was […]

Triston McKenzie On The Cusp Of Returning

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie (shoulder) made a third rehab appearance on May 30, according to MLB.com, and now he's about to join the club when they begin their next series on Thursday against the Minnesota Twins. He has yet to be activated, and manager Terry Francona will have a discussion with the 25-year-old to […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (6/1/23)

As per usual, we have a short slate on tap this Thursday, June 1. With just seven games ahead of us through the afternoon and evening, we need to be diligent in drawing value out of such a short schedule! Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Jorge Polanco To Return Thursday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (hamstring) is ready to return to the club on Thursday, according to Phil Miller of the Star Tribune. The 29-year-old has been out of action since May 17 after straining his left hamstring and landing on the 10-day injured list on May 20. The team sent Edouard Julien back […]

Oswaldo Cabrera To Be Sent Down To Triple-A

New York Yankees utility man Oswaldo Cabrera will be heading to Triple-A soon, according to Jack Curry of YES Network. With Josh Donaldson (hamstring), Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring), and Tommy Kahnle (biceps) ready to return, likely on Friday, the club is in need of a few roster spots. Cabrera has been struggling over 50 games, batting […]

Buck Farmer Closes Out Wednesday's Game For First Save

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Buck Farmer threw a clean ninth inning on Wednesday to close out the 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox. He allowed no baserunners and struck out, earning his first save of 2023. The 32-year-old veteran is putting up solid numbers with a 2.60 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, and 23.8% strikeout rate over […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (May 29 - June 4)

We are barreling towards warmer weather and full data samples! I'm growing more and more confident with my SP grades with each new start added to the database every day. In this article, you'll find our starting pitcher starts/sits for Week 10 of the fantasy baseball season – Monday, May 29 through Sunday, June 4. […]

Diego Cartaya Homers In Third Straight Game

Los Angeles Dodgers catching prospect Diego Cartaya hit a home run in his third straight game for Double-A Tulsa. He started the season ice-cold, slashing .171/.288/.305 with a 35.2% strikeout rate in his first 29 games. But in his last four games, the 21-year-old is 7-for-15 with six runs and five RBI. The catcher's exceptional […]

Coby Mayo Continues Hot Start

Baltimore Orioles third base prospect Coby Mayo continued his hot start with two hits in a game for Double-A Bowie. In his past 10 games, the 21-year-old is 14-for-40 with three home runs and a 1.120 OPS. He is slashing .283/.395/.528 with seven home runs, 24 runs, and 23 RBI in 44 games this season. […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (6/1/23)

Yesterday I had my guy Thunder Dan fill in for me for my player props article, and he crushed it! He nailed all three of the pitcher props. I have big shoes to fill today, so let's see if we can keep the balling rolling over at RotoBaller. We have limited games again on a […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/1/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/1/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Thursday and happy June, Rotoballers! There are seven games today, and DraftKings and FanDuel have split them into two separate contests. FD opted for the early and all-day contests. Meanwhile, DK has an early […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Spencer Steer, Royce Lewis, Liam Hendriks, more

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We are in Week 10, and May is in the books. It's time for another rankings check-in. Below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated 2023 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) as of June 1, 2023. These rankings are being released in June and are looking […]

Tyler Gentry Blasts 471-Foot Home Run

Kansas City Royals outfield prospect Tyler Gentry hit a 471-foot home run in a game for Triple-A Omaha. Gentry's home run is tied for the third-farthest home run in Triple-A play this season. He's had a poor start to the season, slashing .247/.349/.385 with four home runs, 24 runs, 24 RBI, and three stolen bases. […]

Alberto Rodriguez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Alberto Rodriguez, OF, Seattle Mariners ANALYSIS: Rodriguez, now 22, signed with the Blue Jays as an international free agent back in 2017. He spent some time in rookie ball before being flipped to the Mariners in the 2020 Taijuan Walker trade. He has produced varying results since joining the Seattle organization but continues to be viewed […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/1/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It was a light Thursday to begin with, but MLB had to chop it up a little more We have the four-game early slate covered. Now it's time for the nightcap. It lacks the star power of the early slate, but there's still some DFS goodness going on here. This article contains my picks for […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (Early Slate - 6/1/23): MLB DFS Lineups

MLB chopped today up so well that neither site really knows which is the "main" slate. So we will go with the prime-time selections as the "main" slate and treat the early games as the "early." I'll pull double duty and cover them both so we all have some good DFS plays no matter which […]

Keibert Ruiz Cracks Two Homers In Nationals Victory

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz went 3-for-4 at the plate, with two home runs and three RBI, propelling the Nationals to a 10-6 victory over the Dodgers Wednesday. The two-homer outing marked only the second time in his career that the 24-year-old catcher achieved a multi-homer game, adding another significant milestone to his career. Overall, […]