Ceddanne Rafaela Homers To Extend 13-Game Hitting Streak

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Ceddanne Rafaela hit a home run to extend his hit streak to 13 games for Double-A Portland. During this hit streak, the 22-year-old is 19-for-54 with four home runs, 12 RBI, 12 runs, and five stolen bases. Despite this hot stretch, he only has a .754 OPS through 47 games […]

Willie Calhoun Hitting Leadoff Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Willie Calhoun has been moved up to the leadoff spot for Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Lance Lynn. It's the first start of the season out of the leadoff spot for Calhoun who is being moved up in an effort to stretch out […]

Sean Murphy Sitting Out On Thursday

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is not in the starting lineup Thursday night against New York Mets right-hander Justin Verlander. Murphy connected on his 12th home run of the season in Wednesday's victory but will hit the bench to begin Thursday's series finale. For the season, the 28-year-old has erupted for a .287 average alongside […]

Yonny Chirinos Called Up To Start Thursday

The Tampa Bay Rays recalled right-hander Yonny Chirinos from Triple-A Durham on Thursday and optioned pitcher Cooper Criswell to the minors in a corresponding move. Chirinos will make the start on Thursday in the series finale against the Minnesota Twins, pushing Tyler Glasnow back to Friday against the Texas Rangers. Chirinos has been very solid […]

Tyler Glasnow Pushed Back To Friday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow is having his next start pushed back to Friday against the Texas Rangers. Glasnow was originally scheduled to toe the rubber in the series finale on Thursday against the Minnesota Twins, but the Rays have elected to go with Yonny Chirinos instead. Glasnow will get a tougher assignment […]

June Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Updated Rest-of-Season Outlooks by Nick Mariano

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We are in Week 11, and more than two months of the regular season are 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 7, 2023. These rankings are […]

Justin Lawrence Blows Save, Takes Loss

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Justin Lawrence blew a save and was saddled with a loss on Wednesday against the San Francisco Giants when he allowed two runs on one hit while walking one and striking out two in two innings of work. It was a hiccup in an otherwise solid season to this point for […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Nestor Cortes, Justin Steele, Pete Fairbanks, A.J. Puk, more

The fantasy baseball season is a marathon and banged-up key pitchers always seem to complicate lineup decisions as the weeks move along. Having a plethora of viable pitchers on your roster is always important, but injuries can leave fantasy managers unexpectedly searching for replacements. Today, we'll look at the top injured pitchers, including Jacob deGrom, […]

Hunter Greene On Track To Start Sunday

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell said that starting pitcher Hunter Greene (hip) "felt great" after his last side bullpen session and he's on track to start this Sunday on the road against the St. Louis Cardinals. As a precaution, the Reds pushed Greene's last start back, but he has been given the green light to […]

Willi Castro Hitting Leadoff Against Rays

Minnesota Twins infielder Willi Castro is starting at second base and is batting leadoff for the team on Thursday against Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Yonny Chirinos. Castro is starting for the sixth straight game for Minnesota, but he'll be bumped up to the top spot in the order for this one. Jorge Polanco will serve […]

Yandy Diaz Dealing With Minor Hip Injury

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (hip) will miss another game on Thursday against the Minnesota Twins because he's being bothered by his left hip. However, he'll be available off the bench on Thursday and expects to return to the starting lineup on Friday against the Texas Rangers. The 31-year-old is missing his second straight […]

Diamondbacks-Nationals Postponed Thursday

The game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Washington Nationals on Thursday has been postponed due to the poor air quality in the Washington, D.C. area because of the wildfires in Canada. The contest will be made up on Thursday, June 22. Right-hander Merrill Kelly was scheduled to start for Arizona, while right-hander Josiah Gray was […]

Dodgers Put Noah Syndergaard On Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (finger) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a blister on his right index finger. Manager Dave Roberts said the team will build Syndergaard back up slowly once his blister heals. The Dodgers are in no hurry to rush the 30-year-old right-hander back out there […]

Who is the Dodgers Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently 35-26 and in second place in the NL West division. Injuries to starting pitchers have had an effect on the Dodgers' season so far, and their bullpen has also suffered due to them. On Tuesday, June 6, the Dodgers lost 9-8 to the Cincinnati Reds, during which they gave […]

Bailey Ober Toeing The Rubber Thursday

Minnesota Twins right-hander Bailey Ober will get the ball for Thursday's matchup with Yonny Chirinos and the Tampa Bay Rays. The 27-year-old has done well after stepping into the rotation on April 23, posting a 3-2 record, 2.33 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and 22.5% strikeout rate. The Rays will be a tough opponent, with their league-leading […]

Bo Naylor Lighting Up Triple-A

Cleveland Guardians catching prospect Bo Naylor went 1-for-4 with a single on Wednesday when his team lost 8-5 against the Louisville Bats. The 23-year-old has been tearing it up in Triple-A this season, posting a .258/.399/.500 slash line with 11 long balls, 40 runs, and 45 RBI over 54 games. Naylor made his Major League […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (6/8/23)

We have a 12-game slate going through the afternoon and evening on this Thursday, June 8 MLB slate! It's2 a heftier schedule than we are used to on Thursdays so let's dive in head first and grab some value off the board! Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Trayce Thompson To Miss More Than A Month

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Trayce Thompson (oblique) will miss more than a month of action due to the oblique strain he suffered on June 3, according to manager Dave Roberts. He should return before the season ends, though he hasn't offered much fantasy value over 36 games. Before going on the shelf, Thompson was hitting […]

Danny Jansen Aiming For Weekend Rehab Assignment

Toronto Blue Jays backstop Danny Jansen (groin) has ramped up his baseball activities lately and will likely join Triple-A Buffalo on Friday to begin a rehab assignment, according to MLB.com. If everything goes well, the 28-year-old could rejoin the Blue Jays on June 13 for their series against the Baltimore Orioles. Jansen's been on the […]

Brewers vs. Orioles Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/8)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Baltimore Orioles 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 Thursday, June 8th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Alex Cobb Taking On The Rockies Thursday

San Francisco Giants right-hander Alex Cobb is scheduled for Thursday's start against the Colorado Rockies, according to MLB.com. The 35-year-old has been solid once again in 2023, posting a 2.71 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and 21.8% strikeout rate with a 5-2 record across 12 starts. Cobb's value has been limited this year in shallow leagues due […]

Blue Jays vs. Astros Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/8)

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

Ryan Helsley Earns His Seventh Save Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Ryan Helsley picked up save No. 7 on Wednesday when his club defeated the Texas Rangers 1-0. He pitched the ninth inning, recording a pair of strikeouts without giving up any hits or walks. Helsley has been dominant once again, pitching to a 3.24 ERA and 1.16 WHIP with a 32.0% […]

Phillies vs. Tigers Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/8)

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

Guardians vs. Red Sox Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/8)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Boston Red Sox 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 Thursday, June 8th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

A.J. Minter Records His Eighth Save On Wednesday

Atlanta Braves left-hander A.J. Minter registered his eighth save of the season after closing out Wednesday's 7-5 win over the New York Mets. He went one inning, allowing no baserunners while striking out one. Minter is now sporting a 6.04 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and 30.4% strikeout rate with a pair of holds over 28.1 innings. […]

Nationals vs. Diamondbacks Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/8)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Washington Nationals, 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 8th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include: Matt McLain, Andrew Abbott, AJ Smith-Shawver, Jo Adell

RotoBallers welcome back to our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 12 - June 12th through June 18th - to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. We are more than two months into the regular season, and more top prospects are being called up […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/8/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! There are 10 games spread throughout the day, but this article will focus on the main slates on DraftKings and FanDuel that begin in the evening. Unfortunately, the White Sox-Yankees game is the second game of a doubleheader, and their players […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (6/8/23)

Last week we were perfect with our player props having a clean four-for-four sweep. Yesterday we hit two for three making us six for our last seven. Let's see if we can keep the balling rolling over at RotoBaller. On a short slate, I have two pitcher props for you today and my hit parlay […]