Sam Hentges Continues To Build Up

Cleveland Guardians left-hander Sam Hentges (shoulder) began throwing off the mound around Opening Day and has continued to build up his arm after dealing with left shoulder inflammation. He finished his second of two simulated games Friday at the team's spring training complex in Arizona. Manager Terry Francona said the next step for the 26-year-old […]

Travis d'Arnaud On Schedule For Return

According to Atlanta Braves skipper Brian Snitker, catcher Travis d'Arnaud (head) is "making progress" and "on schedule" to return. The 34-year-old has been on seven-day concussion injured list for a week after his involvement in home plate collision during a meeting with the San Diego Padres. He's posted a .333/.333/.424 slash line with 11 hits […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/15/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/15/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and […]

Triston McKenzie Begins Throwing

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie (shoulder) began a throwing program on Friday at Nationals Park after being sidelined since March 26 with a right shoulder strain, and he reported no issues after throwing from 60 feet. Manager Terry Francona said he was encouraged by the progress from the 25-year-old right-hander, who is eligible to […]

Brandon Woodruff Remains Shut Down

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) had an MRI exam in Arizona on Wednesday, according to manager Craig Counsell. Woodruff remains shut down until doctors can determine how to best proceed. The 30-year-old right-hander went on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation, but it sounds pretty serious, and fantasy managers shouldn't expect a […]

Joc Pederson Hoping To Dodge Injured List

San Francisco Giants outfielder/designated hitter Joc Pederson (wrist) hopes to dodge the injured list. The veteran is dealing with a right wrist injury, with Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle revealing he received a cortisone shot on Wednesday. Coming off an All-Star 2022 campaign, Pederson is batting .242 with nine RBI and two home […]

Collin McHugh To Throw Side Session Saturday

Atlanta Braves right-hander Collin McHugh (shoulder) is expected to throw a side session on Saturday. He is no longer dealing with the shoulder discomfort he felt after his first couple of appearances this year, and he said he plans to begin throwing again after a few days of rest. McHugh is getting closer to a […]

Raisel Iglesias May Need A Few More Weeks

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) said his shoulder is feeling much better, but because he was shut down since the final week of spring training, he may need a couple of weeks once he is cleared to begin throwing off of a mound again. Iglesias has thrown off flat ground several times, but […]

Max Fried Could Return Early Next Week

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said left-hander Max Fried (hamstring) has passed all of his tests, but the skipper wasn't ready to confirm that Fried could be just a couple of days away from being activated from the injured list. But without any plans for a minor-league rehab assignment, Fried could return to the Braves […]

Michael Harris II Expects To Return When Eligible

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (back) is feeling better following continued treatment on his back and is expecting to return when he is eligible to be activated from the injured list on April 17. However, the team hasn't given Harris the green light to start swinging at full strength during batting practice yet. While […]

Chas McCormick Dealing With Vision Issues

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick left the game early on Friday against the Texas Rangers with "vision issues," according to the team. It's unknown if it's serious, so fantasy managers should consider McCormick day-to-day for now. We should know more on the 27-year-old after he had tests on Friday night, so stay tuned for more […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Carlos Rodon, Corey Seager, Jeffrey Springs, Tim Anderson, Michael Harris and more

It is mid April and we are in full swing of tax season right now. We have to pay the government taxes, for those who owe money, in order to keep public services paid for. Currently, the fantasy baseball season is having its own tax season of sorts. Those of us who drafted injured players […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/15/23): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Saturday RotoBallers, and happy baseball season! This is John Brubaker dropping some of my favorite plays for today's slate! I'm so excited that MLB DFS back, and here's a chance to start the season off on the right foot! We have a pretty different slate tonight relative to last week, with the first difference […]

Who Is The Cubs Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook

The Chicago Cubs aren't one of the favorites to win the World Series in 2023, but if early results mean anything, they just might surprise some people in 2023. The Cubs are playing above .500 baseball despite not having the most talented of rosters, but the future in Chicago looks bright. However, one of the […]

Logan O'Hoppe (C, LAA) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 53% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With starting catcher Max Stassi out for the first month of the season because of a hip injury, the Angels came into the season with Logan O’Hoppe as their primary catcher. O’Hoppe came over to the Angels in the trade that sent Brandon […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (04/15/23)

The 2023 MLB season is underway and we have a ton of action to look forward to once again. This article will focus on MLB player props throughout the season. We will look to focus on pitcher strikeout props first and foremost as those are often some of the juiciest props on the market. We […]

Emerging Pitchers With New Pitches - Should We Care for Fantasy Baseball? (Part Two)

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 […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/15/23)

It was a wild Friday night with the Mets scoring 17 runs, the Rays finally losing for the first time this season, and a number of upsets across the league. But it feels like that happens just about every night, though, doesn't it? I am always hunting for value and looking for some underdogs who […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for April 15th, 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 15th, 2023. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Overvalued, Undervalued Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Fantasy Baseball (Week 3)

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 […]

Ozzie Albies Struggles Versus The Royals

Atlanta Braves shortstop Ozzie Albies couldn't get anything going in Friday's win over the Royals. Albies went 0-for-4 while striking out twice. Unfortunately, the 26-year-old is currently sporting a career-low .214 average. That said, it's still early in the year, so fantasy managers are hoping Albies turns things around.

Matt Olson Leads Atlanta To A Win On Friday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson went 2-for-5 with two strikeouts in Friday's massive 10-3 win over the Royals. The 29-year-old was productive in this one, finishing with two RBI courtesy of a 390-foot shot to left in the first inning. Olson is now batting .304 on the year with 14 RBI and five homers. […]

Bo Bichette Has Big Game On Friday

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette had a big game on Friday to help his team hand the Rays their first loss of the season. The 25-year-old had five hits, adding an RBI courtesy of a ground rule double in the second inning. Bichette has played fantastic during the 2023 campaign, and after Friday's win, […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (Apr 10 - Apr 16)

The first two weeks of the 2023 MLB season are in the books, and there is a lot more coming! In this article, you'll find our starting pitcher starts/sits for Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season - Monday, April 10 through Sunday, April 16. For 11 years running, we have been writing this Starting […]

Madison Bumgarner Takes The Loss Versus Miami

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner had another ugly performance on Friday in the loss to the Miami Marlins. The lefty was on the hill for the third time this season. However, things weren't any different, with Bumgarner allowing nine hits and five earned runs through five innings. He now sits on a rough 0-2 […]

Bryan De La Cruz Has Three Hits On Friday

Miami Marlins outfielder Bryan De La Cruz had a fine showing in Friday's win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 26-year-old finished this one with three hits, bringing his total to six in the last two games. De La Cruz is batting .308 this season, which is a plus for category participants. However, he'll need to […]

Jon Berti Collects Two RBI On Friday

Miami Marlins infielder Jon Berti had a solid showing in Friday's win over the Diamondbacks. The 33-year-old finished with two hits and a run. He also had two RBI, courtesy of a double in the fourth inning. Berti isn't the most sought-after fantasy option this season. However, he's collected four RBI and smashed his first […]

Trevor Rogers Finally Gets A Dub

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Rogers earned the win on Friday versus Arizona, his first dub since July 2022. The southpaw took the loss in his first two starts of the season. However, he had it going in this one, allowing five hits, one run, and striking out seven batters in six innings. With the […]

James Outman Not Playing On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder James Outman (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Chicago Cubs. The left-handed slugger has been off to a hot start to the season. He's hitting .289 with three home runs and 10 RBI through the first 12 games of the season. However, it appears the […]

Jake Cronenworth Sitting On Friday

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 29-year-old appears to be getting a routine day off on Friday. He has struggled with the bat, so he could certainly use a day off to try and get back in a groove. Through […]