Julio Rodriguez Goes Deep In Win Over Astros

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a run scored, a walk and two strikeouts in Sunday's 3-1 win over the visiting Houston Astros. Rodriguez demolished his sixth round-tripper of the year, and he's now hitting .216 (29-for-134) with six doubles, a triple, six home runs, 15 RBI, six stolen […]

Carter Kieboom Activated And Optioned To Minors

The Washington Nationals activated infielder Carter Kieboom (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester. Kieboom went 3-for-12 during four games on a minor-league rehab assignment for Double-A Harrisburg over the weekend, and now he will return to Rochester. The Nationals will want to see the 25-year-old have some […]

Luis L. Ortiz Expected To Start Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander Luis L. Ortiz is with the team on Monday and is expected to start on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies, according to sources. The club's No. 8 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, will be making his season debut for the Bucs after posting a 2.23 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 11 walks and 29 […]

Bryce Johnson Activated And Optioned To Triple-A

The San Francisco Giants activated outfielder Bryce Johnson (concussion) from the seven-day concussion injured list on Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento. Johnson played in two minor-league rehab games over the weekend and is now ready to return to action on the farm after being placed on the injured list on April 14. The […]

J.P. Crawford Continues On-Base Streak

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford extended his on-base streak to seven games on Sunday by going 2-for-4 in the 3-1 win over the visiting Houston Astros. Crawford is hitting only .240 (25-for-104) with eight doubles, one home run, 14 RBI, a stolen base and 17 runs scored in 128 plate appearances and 34 games played, […]

Shintaro Fujinami Continues To Struggle

Oakland Athletics right-hander Shintaro Fujinami continued to struggle in an appearance out of the bullpen in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Kansas City Royals. Fujinami allowed three runs on four hits while walking and striking out none in 1 1/3 innings of work. It has been a nightmare for the 29-year-old Japanese hurler in the […]

Carlos Carrasco To Make Rehab Start Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (elbow, illness) will make a minor-league rehab start for Double-A Binghamton on Tuesday. Carrasco's first rehab game was scratched over the weekend after he came down with an illness, but he's feeling better now and will pitch on Tuesday. The 36-year-old right-hander is expected to need just one […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/8/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/8/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. This article is for the 8 games on the MAIN slate for FanDuel at DraftKings that kicks off at 7:05 EST today!   Top Pitchers for 5/8/23 Each day we try to give you some […]

Drew Gilbert Promoted To Double-A

Houston Astros outfielder Drew Gilbert, the team's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, has been promoted to Double-A Corpus Christi, according to a source. Gilbert slashed an impressive .361/.421/.686 with eight doubles, a triple, six home runs, 18 RBI, four stolen bases and 21 runs scored in 21 games for High-A Asheville to early the promotion. […]

Brandon Pfaadt To Make Another Start Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks pitching prospect Brandon Pfaadt is scheduled to make his second major-league start on Tuesday against the visiting Miami Marlins. The team's No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, was lit up in his big-league debut against the Texas Rangers last Wednesday, when he allowed seven runs on nine hits (four home runs) while walking […]

Orlando Arcia Hits A Double In His Return

In his return from the injured list on Sunday, Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia went 1-for-4 with a double and two strikeouts in the team's 3-2 extra-inning victory over the visiting Baltimore Orioles. It was Arcia's first game action since April 12 because he didn't go on a minor-league rehab assignment before he returned from […]

Peyton Battenfield To Start Again Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians rookie right-hander Peyton Battenfield is scheduled to make another start for the team on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers at home. Battenfield was briefly relegated to the bullpen, but he's now back in the starting rotation after the team sent Zach Plesac to the minors. The 25-year-old struck out seven batters in an […]

Paul Goldschmidt Goes Off With Three Homers

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt was apparently seeing the baseball like a beach ball on Sunday in the 12-6 win over the Detroit Tigers, as he went 4-for-5 with three home runs, four RBI, four runs scored and a stolen base for a cherry on top. The three-homer performance was the third of […]

Yoan Moncada Homers In Rehab Game Sunday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (back) went 3-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, three runs scored and a walk in a minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday, but the best guess is that he won't return from the 10-day injured list until this weekend. Manager Pedro Grifol wouldn't rule out […]

Franmil Reyes Designated For Assignment

The Kansas City Royals designated outfielder Franmil Reyes for assignment on Monday to make room for right-hander James McArthur on the 40-man roster. The Royals acquired McArthur from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for minor-league outfielder Junior Marin and cash considerations. Reyes was optioned to Triple-A Omaha last week after a rough start to the […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (05/08/23)

This beautiful Monday gives us 11 Major League Baseball games to comb through with plenty of props on the board. As usual, we'll dive into both pitcher and hitter props so we ensure we're covering all of our bases to get our week started on the right note! Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some […]

Braves Activate Travis d'Arnaud From Injured List

The Atlanta Braves activated catcher Travis d'Arnaud from the seven-day concussion injured list on Monday and optioned catcher Chadwick Tromp to Triple-A Gwinnett after Sunday's game in a corresponding move. d'Arnaud will return to Atlanta after missing almost a full month with his head injury. Expect the Braves to ease the 34-year-old backstop into action […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/8/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, everyone. I hope you had a great weekend filled with baseball. We welcome the work week back with an eight-game slate. Today's slate has some excellent top-end pitching options and little value on the bump. We will sort through the best options at the top of the board and talk about a punt […]

Reiver Sanmartin Likely Headed For The Injured List

Cincinnati Reds southpaw Reiver Sanmartin (elbow) left Sunday's contest against the Chicago White Sox with elbow soreness. The 27-year-old told reporters that he expects to be placed on the 15-day injured list, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Enquirer. The severity of the ailment is unknown, but elbow injuries are always scary when dealing with […]

Royce Lewis Ready For A Rehab Assignment

Minnesota Twins utility man Royce Lewis (knee) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Wichita on May 11, according to MLB.com, before eventually joining Triple-A St. Paul to finish the assignment. The 23-year-old has yet to play in 2023 after sustaining an ACL tear in May of last season but is close to […]

Kyle Farmer Can Return This Week

Minnesota Twins infielder Kyle Farmer (jaw) will undergo another dental procedure on Monday, and then the club will evaluate him and decide if he's ready to return. If everything goes according to plan, then the 32-year-old should be back on the field for the next home stand, which begins on Tuesday against the San Diego […]

Aaron Civale Ready For A Live Bullpen

Cleveland Guardians righty Aaron Civale (oblique) will go to the team's Spring Training facility on Monday before throwing a live bullpen on Tuesday, according to MLB.com. If the bullpen goes well, president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti told reporters that they'll clear the 27-year-old for a simulated game. Fantasy managers should assume Civale will need […]

Triston McKenzie To Throw A Bullpen On Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie (shoulder) is scheduled for a bullpen session on Tuesday at the team's Spring Training facility, according to MLB.com. The right-hander has been out of action since the season began after experiencing a shoulder ailment in late March. McKenzie was placed on the 60-day injured list and can return to […]

Andrew Nardi Picks Up His First Save Sunday

Miami Marlins left-hander Andrew Nardi earned his first save of 2023 in Sunday's 14-inning marathon against the Chicago Cubs. He threw a perfect frame with one strikeout to protect the 5-4 lead. Nardi owns a 4.60 ERA this season but has posted a strong 28.1% strikeout rate and 1.15 WHIP over 15.2 innings. AJ Puk, […]

Week 7 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Ezequiel Tovar, Brandon Pfaadt, Matt Mervis, more

Hey RotoBallers, April is officially in the books, and we are now onto Week 7. Some of the top prospects are starting to get all called up and delivering for fantasy managers right off the bat. Also, some managers are dealing with notable injuries, having to replace New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge (hip), Chicago […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 7

Welcome back to The Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on the hot seat […]

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Decisions for Nick Senzel, Alex Bregman, Nolan Arenado, Miguel Vargas, LaMonte Wade, more

Welcome RotoBallers to my fantasy baseball start/sit article for the week ahead, May 8th - May 14th. This week's article will focus on players like Mason Miller, Bryce Miller, LaMonte Wade Jr., Nick Senzel, Miguel Vargas, Ezequiel Duran, Alex Bregman, and Nolan Arenado. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who […]

Guardians vs. Tigers Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/8)

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

Royals vs. White Sox Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/8)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals, 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 Monday, May 8th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we […]

Orioles vs. Rays Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/8)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles, 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 Monday, May 8th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]