Logan Allen Expected To Make MLB Debut Sunday

Weather permitting, the plan is for Cleveland Guardians left-hander Logan Allen to be called up from the minor leagues in order to start on Sunday at home against the Miami Marlins. Allen, 24, will be making his major-league debut this weekend after starting the year with a strong 1.26 ERA and 20 strikeouts in 14 […]

Keibert Ruiz In Two-Hole Against Twins

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz is starting behind the dish and is hitting out of the No. 2 spot in the batting order on Friday against the Minnesota Twins and right-hander Tyler Mahle. With Ruiz at No. 2, first baseman Dominic Smith will be dropped to the sixth spot in the order. Ruiz hasn't done […]

Oswald Peraza Starting At Third Base Friday

New York Yankees rookie infielder Oswald Peraza is starting at third base and is hitting sixth in the batting order on Friday against left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the Toronto Blue Jays. This will be the 22-year-old Peraza's first start at the hot corner in his professional career. DJ LeMahieu is serving as the designated hitter […]

Jorge Mateo Available Off The Bench Friday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo (hip) said he is available to play off the bench on Friday against the Detroit Tigers, and he should be 100 percent healthy by Saturday. Mateo is dealing with a minor hip injury and should be back in the starting lineup on Saturday for his fantasy managers. The 27-year-old has […]

Cedric Mullins Moves Back Into Leadoff Spot

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins will shift back into the leadoff spot for Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers. The left-handed slugger hit ninth against a southpaw on Thursday, but is back at the top of the lineup now. This is a situation to monitor for fantasy managers with Mullins in a slump at the […]

Franmil Reyes Placed On Paternity Leave List

Kansas City Royals outfielder Franmil Reyes has been placed on the paternity leave list on Friday. The right-handed slugger is expected to miss two or three games while he's away from the team. In the meantime, catcher Freddy Fermin has been recalled from the minors. He appeared in three games last season, but is still […]

Mookie Betts Could Play Shortstop On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts has been playing in the outfield throughout a majority of his career. However, Betts does have infield experience and played second base for the first time on Thursday. The Dodgers desperately need help at shortstop right now with Chris Taylor (side) and Miguel Rojas (hamstring) both injured. That being […]

Ronny Mauricio Playing Second Base

New York Mets shortstop Ronny Mauricio has been on fire at the plate during his first 18 games at Triple-A this season. Unfortunately for him, Francisco Lindor is locked in as the starting shortstop in New York. That being said, the Mets have decided to shift Mauricio over to second base. The 22-year-old will get […]

Kris Bubic To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic (elbow) was recently placed on the 15-day injured list due to a left flexor strain. Now, the Royals have revealed that Bubic will need to undergo Tommy John surgery. That means, Bubic will miss the rest of the 2023 season and probably the beginning of 2024. This is […]

Eric Hosmer Sitting Against Left-Hander

Chicago Cubs first baseman Eric Hosmer is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander Julio Urias. The Cubs are going with a righty heavy lineup against the tough left-hander in the second game of a four-game series against LA. Hosmer has the strong side of a platoon at […]

Nick Madrigal Starting At Third Base Friday

Chicago Cubs infielder Nick Madrigal is getting the start on Friday at third base and is hitting ninth in the batting order against left-hander Julio Urias and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Madrigal hasn't been playing every day for the Cubs yet in 2023, but when he's gotten his chances, he has been hitting. In his […]

Jameson Taillon Playing Catch, Codi Heuer To Throw Sim Game

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon (groin), who landed on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a left groin strain, played light toss on Thursday and will do so again on Friday. Meanwhile, right-hander Codi Heuer (elbow) will throw a one-inning simulated game in Arizona on Saturday. Taillon's injury isn't too severe, so there's […]

Cubs Send Javier Assad Back To Minors

The Chicago Cubs optioned right-hander Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa on Friday and recalled right-hander Jeremiah Estrada from Iowa in a corresponding move. Assad was an emergency call-up as a spot starter against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night after Jameson Taillon (groin) landed on the injured list. The 25-year-old allowed two runs on […]

Freddie Freeman Steals His First Base Of The Year

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman swiped his first bag of the season in Thursday night's 6-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs. At the plate, Freeman went hitless in four at-bats with one walk. While the 33-year-old left-handed slugger didn't get a hit in the game, he extended his on-base streak to six games […]

Tanner Houck To Make At Least One More Start

The Boston Red Sox's starting rotation is getting crowded after Brayan Bello came back on Monday and with left-hander James Paxton's (hamstring) season debut on the horizon. Right-hander Tanner Houck made a strong case for one of the five or six spots on Thursday by going a career-high seven innings in an 11-5 win over […]

Mookie Betts Back In Right Field, Leadoff Spot Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/second baseman Mookie Betts is back in the starting lineup on Friday against the Chicago Cubs and left-hander Drew Smyly after missing two games while on the paternity list this week. Betts is back in right field and is hitting in his usual leadoff spot for the Blue. The 30-year-old was activated […]

Twins Finalize Extension With Pablo Lopez

The Minnesota Twins announced on Friday that they have finalized a four-year, $73.5 million contract extension with starting pitcher Pablo Lopez. He will remain with the organization through the 2027 season after Minnesota acquired him from the Miami Marlins in the winter in a deal that sent 2022 American League batting champion Luis Arraez to […]

Brandon Pfaadt - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Brandon Pfaadt, SP, Arizona Diamondbacks ANALYSIS: There were some flirtations with Pfaadt making the Major League rotation out of camp, but he couldn't quite crack it. The Diamondbacks have been rolling with Madison Bumgarner once again, and it hasn't been going well. Not only are there on-field questions with Bumgarner, but we've heard some rumblings […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 4

They say baseball is in full swing, but for pitchers, they're hoping it's in full swing and miss. Get it? Do you get it? Alright, if you're still reading, thank you and we apologize. Baseball is in full swing and teams are getting their bullpens more and more set for the long season ahead. Injuries […]

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

We enter our third Friday of RotoBallers College Baseball Betting Picks after a fantastic first two weekends are in the books. We are a little past the halfway point of conference play, and the final field of 64 is starting to shake up. This should be a fun NCAA tournament this year, as several teams […]

RIVAL Fantasy MLB DFS Props - Over/Under Picks for Friday, April 21st, 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 […]

Braves vs. Astros Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (4/21)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Houston Astros vs. Atlanta Braves, 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 Friday, April 21st 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Guardians vs. Marlins Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (4/21)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Miami Marlins 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 Friday, April 21st 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Orioles vs. Tigers Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (4/21)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Detroit Tigers 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 Friday, April 21st 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Rangers vs. Athletics Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (4/21)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Oakland Athletics 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 Friday, April 21st 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Phillies vs. Rockies Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (4/21)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Colorado Rockies 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 Friday, April 21st 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (4/21/23)

Friday is my favorite day of the week as we get a full MLB slate, and College Baseball kicks off for weekend series baseball. Check out my College Baseball article on RotoBaller later today for some more free baseball bets. We have some games with potential weather and one expecting snow flurries. I will be […]

Seth Lugo To Make His Fourth Start On Friday

San Diego Padres right-hander Seth Lugo is set to make his fourth start of the season when he gets the ball for Friday's matchup with Zac Gallen and the Arizona Diamondbacks. The former New York Mets reliever is a full-time starter for the first time since 2017, but so far, he's adjusted nicely. Lugo owns […]

Hunter Brown Getting The Ball Friday

Houston Astros right-hander Hunter Brown is taking the hill for Friday's contest against Bryce Elder and the Atlanta Braves. The 24-year-old is in his second campaign as a big leaguer after throwing just over 20 innings in 2022. Through three starts, Brown's posted a 1.93 ERA with 17 strikeouts and a 1.02 WHIP with two […]

Christian Walker Picking Up The Pace At The Plate

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker is slowly beginning to pick up the pace at the plate. In Thursday's 7-5 loss to the San Diego Padres, Walker collected three hits while striking out the other two times. After a horrid slump, Walker is slowly beginning to create more contact. Over the past seven games, the […]