Sam Hilliard Back In The Starting Lineup Tuesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Sam Hilliard is back in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Bobby Miller. It's his first game action since May 16 but Hilliard has been rather productive at the plate this season. The former Colorado Rockie is hitting .258 with three homers, four stolen bases, and a […]

Andrew Benintendi Drops To Sixth In Tuesday's Starting Lineup

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi has been demoted to sixth in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Cleveland Guardians. It's just the fifth start out of the six-hole for the former top Red Sox prospect as he's largely hit second of late. However, the drop in the order can be attributed to left-hander Logan […]

Ronny Mauricio - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Ronny Mauricio, 2B/SS, New York Mets ANALYSIS: When a top prospect that is nearly Major League ready begins playing another position in the upper minors, that is a clear signal that the parent club is trying to figure out how they can get that player into their lineup. That's exactly what's happening right now […]

Tucupita Marcano Enjoys Massive Night Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Tucupita Marcano had a big night at the plate Monday as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Texas Rangers by a 6-4 final. Marcano went 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk, four RBI, and a stolen base on the night. It was the first multi-hit effort for the 23-year-old since back […]

Darick Hall Getting Close To Rehab Assignment

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Darick Hall (thumb) has yet to face live pitching, but he is hitting on the field, fielding ground balls and running. Manager Rob Thomson said Hall is getting close to a minor-league rehab assignment, and he can be activated from the 60-day injured list as early as June 5. Hall had […]

Andrew Painter Continues To Play Catch

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitching prospect Andrew Painter (elbow) continues to play catch from 120 feet, and he could have a short bullpen session from 50-55 feet in the near future. The 20-year-old right-hander visited the team on May 9 to see team doctors and to throw in front of coaches and the medical staff. "He […]

Jose Alvarado Could Throw Another Bullpen Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado (elbow) threw a flat-ground bullpen session on Monday, and if he feels OK, he will throw a regular bullpen session on Wednesday. He will throw a second bullpen at some point before facing hitters. The 28-year-old will also require a minor-league rehab assignment before rejoining the Phillies' bullpen. It's […]

Bo Naylor - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Bo Naylor, C, Cleveland Guardians ANALYSIS: Well, it was an extremely short stint for Bo Naylor in Cleveland this time around as he was only brought up to serve as the 27th man on the roster for a double-header on Sunday. As it stands on Monday night, Mike Zunino is slashing .172/.280/.322 with a 46% strikeout […]

Luke Jackson To Make Another Rehab Outing Wednesday

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Luke Jackson (elbow) missed all of last year while rehabbing from Tommy John surgery before signing a two-year deal with the Giants in January. He started a minor-league rehab assignment with Single-A San Jose on May 14 and worked a scoreless inning while sitting at 95 mph with his fastball. […]

Austin Slater To Run The Bases

San Francisco Giants outfielder Austin Slater (hamstring) left the team's game against the Washington Nationals on May 10 with left-hamstring tightness while running out a grounder. An MRI exam showed a Grade 1 strain, prompting the team to put him on the 10-day injured list the next day. Slater has continued his rehab in San […]

Ross Stripling Dealing With Grade 1 Back Strain

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ross Stripling (back) left his May 17 start against the Philadelphia Phillies with lower-back tightness, and an MRI exam showed a Grade 1 strain, which forced him to the 15-day injured list on May 19. Stripling was expected to rest over the weekend before being re-evaluated after that. He stayed […]

Joey Bart To Begin Baseball Activities

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (groin) played through right-groin tightness in April, but he started to experience a similar issue on his left side on May 17, and an MRI exam showed a Grade 1 strain, causing him to land on the 10-day injured list on May 19. Bart was scheduled to start baseball […]

Logan Webb Expected To Make Next Start On Thursday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb (back) is expected to make his next start. He had scans done on his back that didn't show any structural damage after he was forced to leave his last start on Saturday against the Miami Marlins with lower-back tightness, according to manager Gabe Kapler. Webb threw up to […]

Kyle Bradish Looking To Stay Hot In Tuesday's Contest

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish will toe the rubber Tuesday to take on Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees. The right-hander has pitched to a 3.90 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with 29 punchouts across 32.1 innings and seven starts. Bradish has been a dominant arm over his last two games, tossing 12.2 innings […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/23/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to Tuesday's edition of our free DraftKings and FanDuel DFS picks! We have a 10-game main slate to dive into this evening with numerous starting pitching options worth paying up for! Remember, this 12-game slate locks at 7:05 PM ET on Tuesday, May 23 so be sure to get your lineups set and locked before […]

Nathan Eovaldi Getting The Ball Tuesday

Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi is scheduled to start Tuesday to face Rich Hill and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 33-year-old is on a stellar run, tossing six consecutive quality starts, and owns a 2.83 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 26.2% strikeout rate, and 4.3% walk rate with five victories over nine games. Fantasy managers have to start […]

Royce Lewis - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Royce Lewis, SS/3B, Minnesota Twins ANALYSIS: After missing nearly a full year recovering from his second torn ACL in his right knee, Royce Lewis is nearing a return to the lineup for Minnesota and could be back with the team in a week or so. Lewis is currently rehabbing in Triple-A where he's already […]

Jacob deGrom Throws A Bullpen Session Monday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) completed a 32-pitch bullpen session on Monday that, according to manager Bruce Bochy, went "really well." The right-hander will throw another bullpen session on Friday, and hopefully, there will be some clarity on an expected return date after that. deGrom told reporters he's "turned a corner," so he […]

Re-Drafting the 2011 Fantasy Baseball First Year Player Draft - Bryce Harper, Chris Sale, Jacob deGrom, Manny Machado and more

This is the second edition of a series here at Rotoballer from Benjamin Chase. The series explores previous First-Year Player Drafts and potentially redrafts those FYPDs, with the information we've received since from drafted players and international signees that would have been eligible. You may be worried about future FYPD drafts by reading this series […]

Brendan Rodgers Could Return This Season

Colorado Rockies second baseman Brendan Rodgers (shoulder) has been on the injured list since the 2023 season began after dislocating his left shoulder during a March 6 Spring Training game. Original reports announced that the 26-year-old would miss the entire campaign, but he's ahead of schedule and manager Bud Black said he has a chance […]

C.J. Cron Experiencing A Slow Recovery

Colorado Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron (back) has yet to begin baseball activities, as the back spasms he endured on May 14 and forced him onto the 10-day injured list are taking longer to heal than first expected. The 33-year-old wanted to be back in action by May 25, but clearly, that won't happen. That's […]

Dinelson Lamet Could Come Back As A Starter

Colorado Rockies right-handed hurler Dinelson Lamet (back) is expected to be an option to join the rotation once he returns from the injured list, according to MLB.com. The 30-year-old has been sidelined since May 4 after experiencing lower back stiffness. Over 10.2 innings this season, Lamet owns a 12.66 ERA and 2.44 WHIP with a […]

Matt Strahm Starting Tuesday's Contest

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Matt Strahm is taking the hill to start Tuesday's matchup with Ryne Nelson and the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to Matt Gelb of The Athletic. The versatile pitcher began 2023 in the rotation but moved to the bullpen following his May 2 start. Strahm's pitched to excellent numbers, posting a 2.73 ERA, 0.97 […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Exits Monday's Game

San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. (thumb) was removed from Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins in the ninth inning after jamming his thumb. Before his exit, he was 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored, helping his team to a 4-1 victory. According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, […]

Pete Fairbanks Completes His Fifth Save Monday

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Pete Fairbanks earned his fifth save of the season on Monday, getting the last two outs of the game to complete the 6-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He allowed one hit and walked one but avoided any damage. Fairbanks now owns a 1.86 ERA and 1.24 WHIP but with […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/23/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have a ten-game slate on our hands here on this Tuesday night, and it is a big night for pitching. Jon Anderson is here on the keyboard to take you through it all, let's get cracking!   Top Pitchers for 5/23/23 Each day, […]

Jackson Holliday Has Another Big Week

Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Jackson Holliday, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, has been hitting the ball quite well in the minors. He has a rare ability to do it all at the plate, whether it be pushing the ball to the opposite field, working counts and drawing walks, or driving […]

Connor McCullough Flashing Dominance In Single-A

Chicago White Sox minor-league pitcher Connor McCullough, 23, was signed as a non-drafted free agent out of Kansas State in 2022. A low-risk addition at the time, the right-hander has developed into a very promising arm within Chicago's system. Despite a limited sample size, one could argue that the White Sox found a true diamond […]

Gavin Cross Slugging Homers In High-A

Kansas City Royals minor league outfielder Gavin Cross, a 2022 first-round pick, is widely regarded as the top prospect in the club's farm system. The Virginia Tech product played so well through just 26 games at Single-A last season that he started 2023 in High-A. The quick promotion has resulted in an underwhelming stat line […]

Brewers vs. Astros Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/23)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Houston Astros 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 Tuesday, May 23rd 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]