Pete Alonso Continues Offensive Surge

New York Mets' first baseman Pete Alonso continues to thrive at the plate, as he drove in four runs in the Mets' 9-4 win over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. Alonso cranked his ninth homer of the year and currently leads the majors. The Polar Bear is fourth in the majors in RBI (19) […]

Kyle Hendricks Close To A Return

Chicago Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) is making good progress as he tries to return to the team after a right shoulder issue that he suffered last July, and he hasn't pitched in a big league game since. The 33-year-old is expected to throw in a simulated game on Saturday before beginning a rehab assignment, […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/21/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/21/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Friday Night RotoBallers! We're ready for another MLB slate, and this is a good one! Check out all of the picks below, let's have ourselves a profitable night.   Top Pitchers for 4/21/23 Each […]

Reds Trying To Extend Nick Lodolo

After signing right-hander Hunter Greene to a long-term extension, the Cincinnati Reds are turning their attention toward locking up lefty Nick Lodolo, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The 25-year-old is in his second season at the big league level and is eligible for free agency after the 2027 season. If the […]

Michael Grove Headed To The Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that starting pitcher Michael Grove (groin) will need a trip to the injured list after leaving his Thursday start early with a right groin strain, according to Juan Toribio of MLB.com. It doesn't seem like a serious issue, but he'll go through more testing, and it will […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Jacob deGrom, Justin Verlander, Corbin Burnes, Robbie Ray, Trevor May

The 2023 MLB season is underway and as always, injuries are beginning to pile up. Today we'll look at injured hitters including Jacob deGrom, Justin Verlander, Corbin Burnes, Robbie Ray, and Trevor May. Searching the waiver wire for fill-in pitchers is already a key aspect of fantasy baseball, so finding replacements for players out of […]

Ben Rosener’s Fantasy Baseball Beat: Jameson Taillon And Kole Calhoun News Updates

The MLB offseason and Spring training are officially over. The regular season is here, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers missed in the winter months. Lineup news, actual games happening, constant waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage. Baseball is back, and so too is fantasy baseball, […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/21/23)

Happy Friday, 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 super stoked to be back to provide some MLB picks once again this year. We had a rough regular season in the articles in 2022 but bounced back significantly, going 17-6-4 […]

Buyer Beware? Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Analysis for Week 4

With another week of baseball in the books and boy was it a doozy. As I sit here watching my Seattle Kraken in their first-ever playoff game, I can't help but reflect on some of the most interesting (to me) performances of the weekend. Guys like Bryson Stott are proving they're more than just a […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Friday, April 21, 2023

Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Friday, April 21, 2023. The 2023 MLB season is underway here at RotoBaller, and we have you covered with some terrific plays from our friends over at PrizePicks. PrizePicks is a great DFS fantasy picks site where you can choose to select plays in terms of […]

Overvalued, Undervalued Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Fantasy Baseball (Week 4)

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 […]

Top Starting Pitcher Prospects - Impact Fantasy Baseball Rookies for 2023 (AL Central)

The American League Central is the focus of the third installment of a six-part series focused on pitching fantasy baseball prospects who are better positioned from a developmental standpoint to contribute meaningfully in 2023 MLB games. Fundamentals will be quantified using my Fielding and Ballpark-Independent Outcomes (FaBIO) pitcher evaluation model. Let us begin with individual […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty News and Notes: Matt Chapman, Jorge Mateo, Zach Neto, 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 […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Jarred Kelenic, Luis Garcia, Brent Rooker, more

We are back for the second week of the breakout hitter watch. Every week, I look into the data to find some hitters that really seem to be improving. There will be different player profiles included in all of this. I try to keep the majority of the names as hitters that are available on […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Alek Manoah, Max Muncy, Luis Arraez, more

Welcome back RotoBallers, Week 4 has arrived, and 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 April 19, 2023. These rankings are being released in mid-April and are looking at rest-of-season fantasy baseball rankings and player values […]

Yankees Return Josh Donaldson From Rehab Assignment

The New York Yankees returned infielder Josh Donaldson (hamstring) from his minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday. Donaldson's current rehab assignment will come to an end, but he won't be returning to the Yankees' big-league roster just yet. The 37-year-old veteran has had a setback while recovering from a right hamstring strain and is waiting for […]

Jorge Polanco Close To Returning

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that infielder Jorge Polanco (knee) is "pretty close to coming back" and that the plan was to figure it out with the team's brass after Thursday's game. MLB.com's Do-Hyoung Park said he wouldn't be surprised if Polanco was activated from the injured list early in the upcoming homestand, which […]

X-Rays Show No Breaks For Kenta Maeda

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda's (ankle) X-rays showed no breaks after he was hit by a comebacker in his left ankle on Thursday in his outing against the Boston Red Sox. He has been walking around on his own and didn't even have his ankle wrapped. Maeda will see how he feels on Friday […]

Liam Hendriks Is Cancer-Free

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks posted on his official Instagram account that he is in remission and is cancer-free. Hendriks started his final round of chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in early April and is now cancer-free, although the White Sox haven't given any sort of timetable for when he might rejoin the team […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for April 21st, 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 April 21st, 2023. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Mookie Betts Back From Paternity List, Evan Phillips On Paternity List

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated outfielder Mookie Betts from the paternity list on Thursday, although he did not get the start against the Chicago Cubs. The Dodgers also recalled right-hander Andre Jackson, optioned infielder Yonny Hernandez and placed right-hander Evan Phillips on the paternity list. Betts missed the last two games, but he entered the […]

Will Smith Not Expected To Play In Cubs Series

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he doesn't expect catcher Will Smith (concussion) to return during this week's four-game series against the Chicago Cubs, but the backstop is improving. The Dodgers were hoping that Smith would be able to return for the first game of the series against Chicago on Thursday, but now they'll […]

Jameson Taillon Goes On Injured List Thursday

The Chicago Cubs placed starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (groin) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a left groin strain and recalled right-hander Javier Assad from Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move. Taillon was scheduled to start on Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers but landed on the injured list instead. His groin strain […]

Bryce Harper Could Return In May

There's a chance that Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) could return in the middle of May if his follow-up exam with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles at the start of May goes well. "If we get clearance from the doctor, then we'll see when he can start DHing," manager Rob Thomson said. "But […]

Gavin Williams Delivers Five No-Hit Innings In Start

Cleveland Guardians' No. 2 ranked prospect Gavin Williams threw five shutout innings, striking out eight batters during his start for Double-A Akron on Thursday night. The performance continues his dominant start to the campaign. Williams owns a 0.63 ERA, 0.63 WHIP, and 20 strikeouts over 14 1/3 innings pitched through three appearances. The 23-year-old posted […]

Joey Lucchesi Starting Friday's Game

New York Mets left-hander Joey Lucchesi will make his first appearance in the big leagues since 2021 when he starts Friday's contest against the San Francisco Giants. Over his career, the 29-year-old owns a 4.24 ERA, 4.12 FIP, 24.5% strikeout rate, and 1.27 WHIP. So far this season, Lucchesi has pitched to a 2.30 ERA […]

Jose Iglesias Opts Out Thursday

Miami Marlins shortstop Jose Iglesias has opted out of the minor league deal that he signed with the club during Spring Training on Thursday, according to MLB Trade Rumors. He didn't make the team after the preseason and will likely look for a chance to play on a big league roster. Iglesias has never been […]

Joey Bart Absent From Thursday's Lineup

San Francisco Giants backstop Joey Bart is getting the day off Thursday against Kodai Senga and the New York Mets. The former top prospect has been solid over eight games, slashing .333/.407/.375 with four runs but is still searching for his first homer and RBI. Blake Sabol will move from the outfield to catcher, and […]

Ketel Marte Getting The Day Off Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is getting a rest Thursday for the game against the San Diego Padres. The 29-year-old is hot at the plate, as he's seven for his last 17 and is batting .261 with two home runs, 12 runs, four RBI, and one stolen base overall through 17 games. Nick Ahmed […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Making His Season Debut On Thursday

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is back with the club for the first time since 2021 on Thursday after dealing with injuries and a performance-enhancing drug suspension in 2022, which ended after yesterday's contest. The phenom is leading off and playing right field for the Friars to take on Ryne Nelson and the […]