Clarke Schmidt Picks Up Second Win Friday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt picked up his second win of the season in the team's 6-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on the road on Friday night. Schmidt allowed only two earned runs on five hits while walking two and striking out six in his five innings of work. It was nice […]

Nico Hoerner Has Big Game In Return From Injured List

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner made a difference right away in Friday night's 10-1 shellacking of the Philadelphia Phillies in his first game back from the injured list. Out of the leadoff spot, Hoerner went 3-for-6 with two doubles and four RBI. Fantasy managers have to be pretty happy that the 26-year-old infielder hit […]

Oswald Peraza Activated And Optioned To Minors

The New York Yankees reinstated shortstop Oswald Peraza (ankle) from the 10-day injured list after Friday night's game and optioned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Peraza will most likely be back with the Yankees at some point this year, but he really struggled to a .188 batting average (6-for-32) with a double, three RBI, two stolen […]

Tyler Rogers Records His Second Save Friday

San Francisco Giants reliever Tyler Rogers was trusted with the last four outs on Friday to preserve a one-run lead. The left-hander closed the door, throwing a perfect 1.1 innings while striking out a pair to earn his second save of the season. The outing brought Rogers' numbers to an impressive 2.31 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, […]

Josh Lowe Continues To Lead Off

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe is breaking out at the dish this season, slashing .305/.364/.625 with 10 bombs, 26 runs, 30 RBI, and eight steals over 37 games. Manager Kevin Cash has rewarded his play, moving him up to the leadoff spot the past three games, including Friday's 1-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (5/20/23)

Saturdays are all about day baseball and continuous MLB (and betting) action all day long! DFS can be challenging on the weekends with split slates. With bets, we can pick and choose all our favorite spots from the early afternoon, late afternoon, and evening games and then sit back and enjoy the show! Attention fellow […]

Pirates vs. Diamondbacks Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/20)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 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 Saturday, May 20th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Phillies vs. Cubs Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/20)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Chicago Cubs 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 Saturday, May 20th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Manny Machado, Jazz Chisolm, Dustin May, Triston McKenzie, AJ Puk and more

One question that I have been getting a lot is what to do with injured pitchers. Injuries to pitchers seem to be on the rise this year. There are currently 159 pitchers on the IL when compared to only 72 position players on the IL. This is a trend this year that I do not […]

Padres vs. Red Sox Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/20)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Boston Red Sox vs. San Diego Padres, 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 Saturday, May 20th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we […]

Angels vs. Twins Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/20)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Minnesota Twins vs. Los Angeles Angels, 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 Saturday, May 20th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Rangers vs. Rockies Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/20)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Colorado Rockies vs. Texas Rangers, 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 Saturday, May 20th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Cal Quantrill Strikes Out Six Friday

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill allowed three runs on six hits over 5 2/3 innings in a 10-9 loss to the New York Mets in 10 innings on Friday. Quantrill struck out six and walked none in the no-decision. The veteran hurler notched 11 swinging strikes on the way to recording a season-high six strikeouts. […]

Who Is The Marlins' Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlooks

The 2023 Miami Marlins roster contains many questions. There's no question more pertinent to fantasy baseball players than who their closer is. Winning the saves category is integral to success in any roto fantasy baseball league. In 2022, the Marlins used a committee approach, but two relievers ultimately set themselves apart. Tanner Scott was the […]

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 […]