Josh Naylor Homers, Drives In Five Friday

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor went 3-for-5 with a homer and five RBI in a 10-9 loss to the New York Mets in 10 innings on Friday. Naylor got the Guardians off to a fast start, smacking a three-run homer off of Carlos Carrasco in the first inning. The homer traveled 397 feet and […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (5/20/23)

It's Saturday, RotoBallers! I’m excited to be delivering free MLB betting content all season long. I bring a background in betting on MLB in various capacities, most notably competing in the DraftKings DFS live final last year. I'm looking to build off that momentum and capitalize on this baseball season again, and I'm including you […]

Pitchers With New Pitches - Should We Care for Fantasy Baseball? (Part Five)

Welcome to the third season of the FSWA-award-winning series Pitchers with New Pitches (and Should We Care) where we take the simple premise that not every new pitch should be greeted with praise. A new pitch, like a shiny new toy, might be exciting on its own, but it also needs to be a complement […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for May 20th, 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 May 20th, 2023. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Overvalued, Undervalued Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Fantasy Baseball (Week 8)

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball. Almost as much as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and then see their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 8

We've all heard some version of the expression, "The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry." Well, if anyone ever needed proof of that one, a quick look at Major League Baseball's bullpens in pretty much any season would relieve any doubt. This week, a bullpen that had finally come together fell […]

Money or Mirage? Surprising Starting Pitchers and Their Rest-Of-Season Fantasy Outlooks

Take a look at the player raters of any number of websites and you'll likely see some curious names among the most valuable starting pitchers. Or, I guess you could play it cool and pretend like seeing Mitch Keller and Eduardo Rodriguez in the Top 10 and Tyler Wells in the Top 15 is no […]

Fantasy Baseball Rookie Breakouts - Christopher Morel and Casey Schmitt Providing Instant Offense

As we move into week 8 of the 2023 MLB season, statistics and trends start to stabilize as we learn new information. This piece will discuss recent player promotions that have given their ballclubs an edge from their instant offensive output.  Christopher Morel and Casey Schmitt are two young hitters that have provided an instant […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Eury Perez, Luis Robert, Christopher Morel, more

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Week 8 is here, and we are already halfway through May. 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 May 17, 2023. These rankings are being released in May and are looking […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty News and Notes: Prospect Call-Ups, Pitchers to Sell, Rays Bats and more

In the dynasty world, news and notes articles take on a whole new meaning. Not only are we discussing short-term value with these players, but we need to look long-term as well. A good dynasty manager is like Crazy Eyes from the movie Mr. Deeds. You have to have one eye on the present and […]

Tim Locastro May Need Surgery

According to Mets skipper Buck Showalter, outfielder Tim Locastro (thumb) may need surgery. The 30-year-old hasn't done anything all season, going hitless in seven at-bats (11 games). Unfortunately, while working his way back from back spasms at Triple-A Syracuse, he suffered a UCL sprain in his right thumb and found his way to the 60-day […]

Trevor Rogers Progressing

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Rogers (biceps) will throw a bullpen session this weekend. Although he'll be limited to 35 pitches, it's still a positive update. The 25-year-old has been on the shelf with a biceps strain, an injury he picked up around a month ago during a meeting with the San Francisco Giants. The […]

Tarik Skubal To Throw Another Session Saturday

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal (elbow) will throw in the bullpen at Nationals Park on Saturday. This will mark the seventh rehab session for the 26-year-old since undergoing flexor tendon surgery in August. Skubal finished the 2022 season with a 7-8 record in 21 starts. He also had a 3.52 ERA and 117 strikeouts. Although […]

Freddy Pacheco Experiences A Setback

Detroit Tigers reliever Freddy Pacheco (elbow) experienced right elbow soreness after Friday's bullpen session. The 25-year-old, who was claimed off waivers a few months ago, currently resides on the 60-day injured list. Although he was progressing, it appears the latest setback may keep him out longer than anticipated. However, considering Pacheco hasn't done anything all […]

Peyton Battenfield Placed On 15-Day IL

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Peyton Battenfield (shoulder) landed on the 15-day injured list on Friday. The 25-year-old has started six games this season, amassing a hideous 0-5 record with a 5.19 ERA, so the update won't mean much for fantasy managers. However, despite Battenfield's struggles in 2023, being without him isn't pleasant news for a club […]

Justice Bigbie - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Justice Bigbie, 1B, Detroit Tigers ANALYSIS: Bigbie is a talented, hard-working prospect who was selected in the 19th round of the 2021 draft. He had put together an impressive career at Western Carolina and seems to be producing similar results through less than two seasons in the Tigers' system. The 24-year-old has shown flashes […]

Manny Machado Placed On 15-Day Injured List

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (hand) has been placed on the 15-day injured list on Friday. He attempted to play through the injury, but the team is going to take the cautious approach. Machado is dealing with a small fracture in his left hand, which has forced him to miss the last few […]

Trenton Wallace - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Trenton Wallace, SP, Toronto Blue Jays ANALYSIS: Wallace, 24, has blossomed into an appealing prospect since being selected in the 11th round of the 2021 draft. He has an advanced repertoire and is comfortable using all of his offerings regardless of the count. The southpaw has shown a knack for striking out batters recently, […]

Wade Miley To Miss Significant Time

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Wade Miley (lat) is expected to miss significant time after suffering an injury on Tuesday. The left-hander has been diagnosed with a posterior serratus strain and is expected to miss 6-8 weeks, according to manager Craig Counsell. It's a shame because the 36-year-old was having a fairly decent season. Before going […]

Manny Machado Continues To Sit Out

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (hand) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Machado has been diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his third metacarpal bone in left his hand. He recently mentioned himself that this injury might require a trip to the injured list. For […]

Alex Verdugo Returning To The Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo (groin) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Diego Padres. He was pulled from Wednesday's game due to tightness in his groin. However, Verdugo returns to the lineup after an off-day on Thursday, so it appears to be only a minor issue. He'll cover […]

Mike Trout Not In The Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is not of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Fantasy managers don't need to panic as this appears to be a routine day off for the superstar outfielder. The Angels will have Mickey Moniak cover center field and bat leadoff versus right-hander Joe Ryan on […]

Joey Gallo Won't Play On Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Joey Gallo (shin) is absent from the starting lineup for Friday's contest versus the Los Angeles Angels. The left-handed slugger left Wednesday's contest after fouling off a ball on his shin. Luckily, the X-rays came back negative, but it appears Gallo is still dealing with some soreness. Fantasy managers should expect Gallo […]

Jorge Polanco Absent On Friday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. He was pulled from Wednesday's contest due to a mild left hamstring strain. The team is calling the injury a day-to-day issue, so Polanco hasn't been placed on the injured list. Hopefully, Polanco can […]

Yasmani Grandal To Remain Out On Friday

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals. He was pulled from Wednesday's contest after re-aggravating his hamstring issue. This sounds like something that the White Sox are going to have to continue manage going forward. Manager Pedro Grifol said Grandal is […]

Starling Marte To Play On Friday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (hand) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The 34-year-old missed Thursday's game after getting hit by a pitch in the hand on Wednesday. It doesn't appear that it was a serious issue as Marte is back in the lineup after a one-game absence. […]

Eric Hosmer Gets Designated For Assignment

Chicago Cubs first baseman Eric Hosmer has been designated for assignment on Friday. Honestly, it was just a matter of time after Hosmer was recently moved to a bench role. The Cubs don't have the room for Hosmer on the roster with youngster Matt Mervis up and playing everyday at first base. Hosmer slashed .234/.280/.330 […]

Yunior Severino - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Yunior Severino, 3B, Minnesota Twins ANALYSIS: The minor league grind has been a long and tedious prospect for Severino, who signed with the Braves as an international free agent back in 2017. He has since worked his way through the minors, and now, at the age of 23, is making his case for a […]

Kevin Kiermaier Returning To The Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (illness) is back in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. The left-handed slugger has missed each of the last two games due to a minor illness. He's back now, Kiermaier will cover center field and bat ninth versus right-hander Kyle Gibson on Friday. The 33-year-old […]