Fantasy Baseball News and Updates for Jose Trevino and Nick Gordon - Ben Rosener’s Beat

The 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 and all fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (5/19/23)

We're set for another big Friday night MLB slate, and I'm honing in on three pitcher and two hitter props that I believe are very viable based on matchups and supporting metrics. Attention, fellow sports bettors! We have exciting news to share as we are officially partnered with various sportsbooks and have some sweet sports […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (5/19/23)

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! As a washed baseball player myself, it's simply not enough to get my fix in a men's league. That's why I'm stoked to be back to provide some MLB picks again this year. We had a rough regular season in the articles in 2022 but bounced back significantly, going 17-6-4 en route […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Friday, May 19, 2023

Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Friday, May 19, 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 May 19th, 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 19th, 2023. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Freddie Freeman Belts 300th Career Homer

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman hit his 300th career home run on Thursday in a 16-8 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Freeman did it in style, too, mashing a grand slam to hit the milestone. He ended up going 2-for-5 with a homer, a triple, a run, and four RBI. He's having […]

Nolan Gorman Continues Mashing

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman knocked two homers on Thursday, helping the 16-8 thumping of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Gorman went 3-for-5 with two runs and three RBI. Notably, the lefty was in the starting lineup tonight against lefty Julio Urias, something the Cardinals haven't done much over Gorman's career. With one of […]

Willson Contreras Goes Deep Twice Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras broke out on Thursday, crushing two three-run homers and racking up six RBI in a 16-8 demolition of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He went 2-for-5 and added two runs. He is now hitting .256 with five homers, 21 runs, 24 RBI, and three steals. He raised his OPS from […]

Emmanuel Clase Notches League-Leading 15th Save

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase threw a clean ninth inning to pick up his 15th save in a 3-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox. Clase allowed a hit and struck out one in his inning of work. He now has a 2.82 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and 14 strikeouts in 22 ⅓ IP. He […]

Carlos Estevez Keeps Rolling With 10th Save

Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitcher Carlos Estevez recorded his 10th save of the season on Thursday, tossing a scoreless ninth inning to close out a 6-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles. It wasn't without drama, as Estevez allowed two hits and a walk to make things interesting. He also struck out a pair. He now […]

Ron Marinaccio Collects First Save

New York Yankees relief pitcher Ron Marinaccio picked up his first save of the season on Thursday, closing out a 4-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He threw a clean inning but didn't strike out a batter. His ERA drops to 4.50 and his WHIP to 1.20. The righty was the de facto closing […]

Reds Sign Alec Mills To Minor-League Deal

The Cincinnati Reds signed free-agent right-hander Alec Mills to a minor-league deal on Thursday, according to MLB's transaction's log. Mills made 39 career starts with the Chicago Cubs and was a part of their starting rotation for a few years in 2020 and 2021, when he made a combined 43 appearances (31 starts) and went […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Enters As Pinch-Hitter Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) didn't start again on Thursday against the New York Yankees, but he entered the game as a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning with the bases loaded and had a sacrifice fly in the 4-2 loss. Guerrero hasn't started a game since Tuesday, when he left that […]

Mets Calling Up Gary Sanchez

The New York Mets are calling up catcher Gary Sanchez from the minors, according to sources, and he'll be on the team's active roster on Friday. Sanchez has an opt-out clause in his minor-league contract for Friday, so the team apparently doesn't want to let him go just yet. The 30-year-old former New York Yankee […]

Matthew Liberatore To Make Another Start

St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Matthew Liberatore will get another start on the team's upcoming Ohio road trip against the Cincinnati Reds, according to manager Oliver Marmol. If a situation arises for Liberatore in the bullpen this weekend, it could be an option, but it doesn't sound like a likely one. Liberatore tossed five scoreless […]

Ryan Weathers Entering Padres Rotation

The San Diego Padres recalled left-hander Ryan Weathers from Triple-A El Paso on Thursday to take the rotation spot of right-hander Seth Lugo (calf), who was placed on the injured list. Weathers, 23, has already pitched in six games (four starts) for San Diego this year, allowing nine runs on 18 hits (two homers) while […]

Dylan Floro Notches Fourth Save

Miami Marlins reliever Dylan Floro allowed one walk over a scoreless inning to earn the save during Thursday's 5-3 win over the Washington Nationals. He was called on in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead for the Marlins. The 32-year-old tossed a scoreless frame to earn his fourth save of the season. Floro […]

David Robertson Secures Save No. 8

New York Mets reliever David Robertson allowed one hit while striking out one across a scoreless inning to earn the save during Thursday's 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. He entered the game in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 38-year-old needed 11 pitches to make quick work of the Rays […]

Gavin Stone Likely To Replace Dustin May

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that top pitching prospect Gavin Stone "makes the most sense" to replace Dustin May (forearm). May is expected to be out 4-to-6 weeks with a flexor strain. Stone struggled in his only MLB appearance, allowing five runs (four earned) on eight hits and two walks while striking […]

Jared Walsh Could Return Saturday

Los Angeles first baseman/outfielder Jared Walsh (head) could be activated from the injured list after Friday's game with Triple-A Salt Lake. According to Angels manager Phil Nevin, Walsh wanted to play back-to-back games at first base, so that would be Thursday and Friday. In Thursday's game for Salt Lake, he went 3-for-3 with a double, […]

Tommy Edman Exits Early With Lower Abdomen Soreness

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman/outfielder Tommy Edman (abdomen) was removed from Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to lower abdomen soreness. He collided with teammate Lars Nootbaar attempting to catch a fly ball during the third inning. Juan Yepez replaced Edman in his next at-bat. He went 0-for-1 before exiting. The severity of […]

Seth Lugo Lands On 15-Day Injured List

San Diego Padres right-hander Seth Lugo (calf) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to a left calf strain. He strained his calf while running to first base on a play that ended the second inning during his last start on Tuesday. The 33-year-old will miss the next few turns in the rotation. […]

Ben Brown - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Ben Brown, SP, Chicago Cubs ANALYSIS: The Phillies drafted Brown in the 33rd round out of high school in 2017. He was just beginning to break out in 2019 before Tommy John surgery took him out through the 2021 season. Brown opened in High-A with the Phillies organization before he was traded to the […]

Mick Abel - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Mick Abel, SP, Philadelphia Phillies ANALYSIS: The clear top prep arm in the 2020 draft, Abel fell to the Phillies with the 15th selection. The Oregon native showed big strikeout stuff in his pro debut in 2021, but also struggled with his control, leading to a 4.43 ERA over 44 2/3 innings. He worked […]

Jack Leiter Sets New Career High With 10 Strikeouts

Texas Rangers pitching prospect Jack Leiter dazzled in his most recent outing, striking out 10 over six innings of one-run ball. Following a poor stretch in April, Leiter has bounced back nicely in May, sporting a 1.59 ERA and 0.82 WHIP through three starts this month. Overall, he carries a 4.38 ERA and 34.4% strikeout […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Takes Swings Thursday

Despite not being in Thursday's starting lineup against the New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) took some swings in the batting cages and also did some running. It is to be determined if he'll be available to pinch hit on Thursday night. Guerrero's MRI exam came back clean on […]

Dustin May Placed On 15-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed right-hander Dustin May (forearm) on the 15-day injured list with a right-forearm strain on Thursday and recalled right-hander Andre Jackson and left-hander Justin Bruihl from the minors in corresponding moves. The Dodgers also designated right-hander Dylan Covey for assignment. May's IL placement shouldn't come as much of a surprise after […]

Jose Trevino Placed On Injured List

The New York Yankees placed catcher Jose Trevino (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left-hamstring strain and recalled catcher Ben Rortvedt from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Trevino heads to the shelf after hitting just .219 (21-for-96) with two doubles, three home runs and 11 RBI in his first 30 […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Remains Out Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (knee) remains out of the team's starting lineup on Thursday against the New York Yankees. Fantasy managers should consider Guerrero to be day-to-day after his MRI exam didn't show any structural damage to his injured right knee. Hopefully, the 24-year-old All-Star slugger will be able to return […]