Giants vs. Brewers Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/7)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Francisco Giants, 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 Sunday, May 7th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

How Long Is Aaron Judge Sidelined? Who Will Replace Judge? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

The New York Yankees aren't having a great start to the 2023 baseball season. They currently reside in last place in the American League East, and the news isn't getting any better. Their best player, and the reigning AL MVP, Aaron Judge, is hurt and questions are being asked about his availability moving forward.  How […]

2B/SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 7

As we barrel through May, the fantasy baseball rankings are starting to become clearer. Hot and cold starts have had time to normalize, the sample size for each player grows larger by the day and, as a result, roster rates have somewhat stabilized as fantasy managers settle on a starting lineup. That doesn't mean there […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (5/7/23)

Welcome back to another weekend edition of Thunder Dan's free MLB player props! We have a full slate of games today and we open up with Atlanta and Baltimore today in a game that starts before noon! So grab your Cheerios and start studying up on which players you want to bet on today, the […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers - Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (May 8 - May 14)

This week is not a good week for streaming two-start pitchers, let's get that out of the way first. But there are a couple of interesting young arms you can grab who could turn in some good performances this week. There are few aces and more pitchers to avoid this week than in the first […]

1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 7

It's hard to believe we're already through the first week of May in the 2023 MLB season. In this article, you will find my first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 7 – May 8 through May 14. By now, standings in your fantasy league have begun to take shape. […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Report for Week 7

We’re rounding around week seven of the fantasy baseball season. I know it takes some time to settle in, but there is no time to waste. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will outline the upcoming schedule, two-start pitchers, and a […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (5/7/23)

Happy Sunday, 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 […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/7/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! Today's matinee main slate features an enticing eight-game mix. There […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for May 7th, 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 7th, 2023. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Johnny Cueto Exits Rehab Start On Saturday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Johnny Cueto (biceps) exited his rehab start for Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday. The 37-year-old took a spill while attempting to make a play at first base in the third inning, resulting in a lower-body injury. Fortunately, he left the field on his own. Cueto has appeared in only one game for […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Throws In The Pen Saturday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) threw a bullpen session in Seattle on Saturday. He also reportedly hit 90 mph twice, which is certainly good news. The 29-year-old has been out since spring training because of a forearm injury. Fortunately, it was reported weeks ago he's ahead of schedule. However, McCullers can't return […]

James Paxton To Join Team On Tuesday

According to Red Sox manager Alex Cora, starting pitcher James Paxton (hamstring) will join the team in Atlanta on Tuesday. Although he won't pitch immediately, his return to the rotation will likely occur soon after. The lefty has progressed to Triple-A Worcester for rehab work after suffering a Grade 1 hamstring strain in spring training. […]

Raisel Iglesias Shuts Door On Baltimore For First Save

Atlanta Braves reliever Raisel Iglesias worked a scoreless ninth inning on Saturday en route to his first save of the season in a 5-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Iglesias, who was just activated from the injured list on Friday and was making his season debut, fanned two and induced a groundout to end the […]

Austin Riley Doubles On Saturday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Riley got things going for the Braves, who were facing a one-run deficit in the bottom of the eighth inning. He doubled off of Bryan Baker for his only hit of the […]

Matt Olson Reaches Twice In Victory

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson went 1-for-3 with a single, a run scored, and a walk in a 5-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. Olson singled off Kyle Bradish in the bottom of the fourth inning and scored on an Eddie Rosario base knock in the same inning. He also drew a […]

Pete Alonso Knocks In A Run In Defeat

New York Mets first baseman/designated hitter Pete Alonso went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a walk in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Colorado Rockies. Alonso drove in one of the Mets' two runs in the bottom of the first with an RBI groundout. New York didn't have much of an answer for Austin Gomber, as […]

Anthony Rendon Dealing With Sore Thumb

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (thumb) was out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers due to a sore thumb. His thumb is sore after colliding with Matt Thaiss in Friday's game. According to Angels manager Phil Nevin, Rendon had a scheduled day off Sunday but will take Saturday off instead. […]

Jake Fraley Dealing With Lower Back Stiffness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (back) missed Saturday's game against the White Sox due to lower back stiffness. He was initially in the lineup but ended up being a late scratch. The 27-year-old is considered day-to-day. Henry Ramos replaced him in the lineup for Saturday's game. Fraley is slashing .239/.346/.352 with two home runs, 18 […]

Aaron Judge On Track To Return Tuesday

New York Yankees star outfielder Aaron Judge (hip) is on track to be activated ahead of Tuesday's series against the Oakland A's. He continues to perform running and hitting drills and is set to return to action when first eligible. The 31-year-old has been sidelined with a strained right hip. He is slashing .261/.352/.511 with […]

Jose Ramirez Singles And Scores On Saturday

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 1-for-4 with a single and a run scored in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Minnesota Twins. J-Ram singled off Sonny Gray in the bottom of the fourth inning and would come around to score in that same frame via a Josh Bell single. The 30-year-old All-Star is off […]

Eloy Jimenez Undergoes Appendectomy, Out 4-6 Weeks

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (abdomen) underwent an appendectomy on Saturday. The 26-year-old is expected to out next four to six weeks. He complained about abdominal pain Saturday night and was taken to the hospital for further evaluation, which led to removing his appendix. Jimenez is slashing .258/.351/.423 with four home runs, 15 RBI, […]

Jose Altuve Takes BP On Saturday

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (thumb) took batting practice before Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Altuve has been sidelined all season since he broke his thumb while playing in the World Baseball Classic in late March. The 33-year-old is eligible to come off the 60-day injured list on May 25. He is set […]

Ryan Helsley Unavailable Saturday Due To Knee Soreness

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Ryan Helsley (knee) was unavailable for Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers due to knee soreness. According to Cardinals manager Oil Marmol, the knee injury is not considered serious, and the team hopes Helsley will be available to pitch on Sunday. It explains why the 28-year-old did not pitch during Saturday's […]

Jared Shuster Throws Six No-Hit Innings

Atlanta Braves prospect pitcher Jared Shuster threw six no-hit innings in a start for Triple-A Gwinnett. He had a 36% whiff rate, resulting in five strikeouts. He debuted with the Braves in early April, but they optioned him after just two starts. In eight-and-a-third innings at the MLB level, Shuster had an 8.31 ERA with […]

Jack Leiter Throws Six Scoreless Innings For Frisco

Texas Rangers pitching prospect Jack Leiter threw six scoreless innings with seven strikeouts in a start for Double-A Frisco. The 24-year-old has struggled to start the season with a 5.19 ERA and 1.62 WHIP in his first six starts. This season continues the struggles from his 2022 season when he had a 5.54 ERA and […]

Masyn Winn Hits Two Home Runs

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect Masyn Winn hit his third and fourth homers in a game for Triple-A Memphis. He is slashing a modest .252/.333/.397 through 31 games but has a .357 average in his last 10 games. His elite speed has been on show this season with 10 stolen bases. While the Cardinals are […]

Jackson Holliday Knocks In Two

Baltimore Orioles shortstop prospect Jackson Holliday continued his hot start to the season with a two-hit, two-RBI showing for High-A Aberdeen. The 2022 first-overall pick is now slashing 273/.415/.455 with a home run, four stolen bases, seven runs, and an RBI in his first nine games at the High-A level. The Orioles promoted the 19-year-old […]

Michael Harris II Returning On Saturday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. He's returning after suffering a right knee injury during Wednesday's contest. The 22-year-old has been banged up early in the season, but hopefully he'll be healthy going forward. Harris is batting eighth and covering center […]