Yasmani Grandal Out Against Blue Jays

Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (back) is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays while dealing with back spasms. It remains to be seen how much time he'll miss with the injury, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the 34-year-old veteran backstop miss at least a couple days […]

Wil Myers Scratched With Illness

Cincinnati Reds first baseman/outfielder Wil Myers (illness) has been scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Texas Rangers with an illness. Myers missed the team's win over the Rangers on Tuesday with neck spasms, but now he'll be forced to sit out the following day with an illness. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. […]

Byron Buxton Sitting Out Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the New York Yankees. It looks to be a regular day of rest for Buxton in a day game on Wednesday. The 29-year-old has been eased into action mostly as the team's designated hitter early in 2023, and he's batting .244 […]

Dominic Keegan - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Dominic Keegan, C, Tampa Bay Rays ANALYSIS: The Rays drafted Keegan in the fourth round last summer out of Vanderbilt. Keegan’s draft season was his first chance to really showcase behind the plate as injuries had prevented him from doing much catching early in his collegiate career. Keegan’s bat was never in question, showing […]

Triston McKenzie Could Throw Bullpen This Weekend

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie (shoulder) could throw a bullpen session as early as this weekend as he progresses in his recovery from a shoulder strain. The 25-year-old starting pitcher threw from 75 feet last Friday and continues to make solid progress towards his 2023 season debut for the Guardians. McKenzie specifically is trying to […]

Austin Hays Could Miss A Few Days

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that outfielder Austin Hays' bruised right hand is "pretty sore" but feels better. Hays had to be removed early from the game on Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox after being hit by a pitch on his hand during a bunt attempt, but the hope is that he'll only […]

Tanner Bibee Making MLB Debut Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Tanner Bibee has been called up from Triple-A Columbus to make his major-league debut on Wednesday at home against the Colorado Rockies. The Guardians designated pitcher Konnor Pilkington for assignment in a corresponding move. Bibee, 24, is the team's No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he'll have a chance to […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/26/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, 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! With matinee baseball spread throughout the day, Wednesday's main slate […]

Early Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/26/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have a five-game matinee on getaway day, and we here at RotoBaller are going to start giving you both early and main slates on getaway days going forward. We realize that there is still money to be won on these slates and you guys are interested, so thank you for that! This article contains […]

Cole Wilcox - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Cole Wilcox, SP, Tampa Bay Rays ANALYSIS: Considered an incredibly elite prospect out of high school, Wilcox was in a strong prep arm class in 2018 and ended up at the University of Georgia, where he didn't get a lot of time on the mound between injuries and COVID before being selected in the […]

Frank Mozzicato - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Frank Mozzicato, SP, Kansas City Royals ANALYSIS: Many were surprised when the Royals called Mozzicato's name with the seventh overall selection in the 2021 draft. Mozzicato drew attention with four straight no-hitters in his senior year of high school, but few had him projected as a top-10 pick. The left-hander is repeating Single-A this […]

RIVAL Fantasy MLB DFS Props - Over/Under Picks for Wednesday, April 26th, 2023

Welcome to our new series covering RIVAL Fantasy picks for MLB! We will focus on two fantasy contest types offered on RIVAL - Challenges and FantasyBook (Over/Under). Challenges are H2H matchups between two MLB players. You choose which one you think will score the most fantasy points, then place a bet to back it. If […]

The Red Hot Pittsburgh Pirates: Fantasy Baseball Outlooks for Connor Joe, Rodolfo Castro, Vince Velasquez and more

We are 23 games into the major league baseball season, and the last team we expected to succeed going into the season is top of their division. At this stage, the NL Central division leader is the Pittsburgh Pirates. Projected for under 70 wins by most projection systems and sportsbooks, the Pirates have shattered expectations […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/26/23)

It's officially "Hump Day" and what better way to get through the doldrums that the middle of the week presents than with some MLB wagers? There are 15 more baseball games today and I have a few of my favorite bets that I want to share with you to help you cash tonight and build […]

Evan Carter - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Evan Carter, OF, Texas Rangers ANALYSIS: A number of heads turned when the Rangers announced Carter as their second-round selection in the 2020 draft. In the COVID season, few had seen Carter play, and he was not highly ranked coming into the draft. Carter has been elite ever since, with a .290/.417/.478 minor league […]

Reds vs. Rangers Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (4/26)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Texas Rangers vs. Cincinnati Reds, 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 Wednesday, April 26th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Pirates vs. Dodgers Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (4/26)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Los Angeles Dodgers 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 Wednesday, April 26th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Tim Anderson Runs The Bases Tuesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (knee) ran the bases Monday and Tuesday and is on track to begin a rehab assignment soon. The two-time All-Star has been on the injured list since early April after he sprained his knee during a play on defense. Before Anderson was sidelined, he was slashing .298/.327/.404 with nine […]

Twins vs. Yankees Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (4/26)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins, 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 Wednesday, April 26th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Diamondbacks vs. Royals Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (4/26)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Kansas City Royals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 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 Wednesday, April 26th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Throws Off Flat Ground Tuesday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. (forearm) threw off flat ground on Tuesday, and according to manager Dusty Baker, the righty "felt great." The 29-year-old has been sidelined for the whole 2023 season thus far after straining his forearm in February. McCullers Jr. is ahead of schedule in his recovery but is still a […]

Phillies vs. Mariners Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (4/26)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Seattle Mariners 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 Wednesday, April 26th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Florio's Bullpen Report - Changes With the Phillies, A's, Angels Pen (Week 5)

Every week in the bullpen report, I go over bullpens that have had some clear changes, some that may be changing, and then some non-closers that are worth picking up in fantasy baseball. The closers tend to get all the hype in fantasy baseball. Sometimes picking up an elite non-closer, especially if they are in […]

Gus Varland Beginning Rehab Assignment Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Gus Varland (hand) will start a rehab assignment with the High-A Timber Rattlers on Thursday. The prospect was hit in the hand by a comebacker earlier in the season, and the team placed him on the injured list on April 16. Over 6.2 innings, Varland owns a 2.70 ERA with four punchouts, […]

Tyrone Taylor Making Progress In His Rehab

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Tyrone Taylor (elbow) has joined Triple-A Nashville to continue his rehab assignment after he played in Arizona for a week, according to MLB.com. The 29-year-old is trying to return from a right elbow injury that has held him out for the entire season thus far. In 2022, Taylor slashed .233/.286/.442 with 17 […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Michael Harris, Corey Seager, Yordan Alvarez, Luis Arraez, J.D. Martinez

Navigating injuries is always a key aspect of finding success in fantasy baseball, even early on in the season. Injuries are unpredictable and it's always a good idea to stack depth on your roster, but following along with the latest injury news could help you make tough start 'em, sit 'em decisions. Just because a […]

Jimmy Nelson In The Midst Of A Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Jimmy Nelson (elbow) has begun a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday. He walked one, gave up a single, but didn't allow a run to score and struck out a batter in one inning, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Nelson hasn't pitched in the Majors […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/26/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! It's a split day in baseball, and we have you covered. First, check out the early-slate preview on the site if you want to get some daytime DFS action, then come back and get your regularly scheduled evening fix with us […]

Austin Warren Heading To The Injured List

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Austin Warren (elbow) is taking a trip to the injured list, according to Jeff Fletcher of the SoCal News Group. The 27-year-old felt discomfort in his elbow on Tuesday and will see how it feels in a few days. Warren has posted a 5.40 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with two strikeouts […]

Sterlin Thompson - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Sterlin Thompson, 3B, Colorado Rockies ANALYSIS: The 31st overall selection in last summer’s draft out of the University of Florida, Thompson has been known for his strong bat since his high school days, allowing him to be highly regarded despite defensive shortcomings. Thompson is a below-average runner, and his defensive instincts at the hot […]