Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/13/23)

It's Thursday and while we don't have a jam-packed schedule on tap we have plenty of value on the board with seven games on tap. It's a mix of matinee action and some evening contests as we look to pad our bankrolls. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty News and Notes: Nick Lodolo, Jarred Kelenic, Edouard Julien, Lenyn Sosa 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 […]

Miguel Rojas Exits Wednesday's Game With Hamstring Cramp

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas (hamstring) left Wednesday's game against San Francisco due to a cramp in his left hamstring. He returned to the lineup on April 9 after missing a few games with a left groin injury. The 34-year-old is considered day-to-day. Rojas is off to a slow start in 2023, slashing .182/.250/.227 […]

Michael Conforto Dealing With Calf Tightness

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (calf) exited Wednesday's game against the Dodgers due to left calf tightness. He went 0-for-2 with a run scored before leaving in the fourth inning. The 30-year-old is considered day-to-day. Conforto is off to a solid start in 2023, slashing .225/.367/.450 with three home runs, six RBI, nine runs […]

Luis Castillo Off To A Terrific Start In 2023

Seattle Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo is off to a blazing start in 2023. The Mariners right-hander owns a (1-0) record with a 1.02 ERA, 0.74 WHIP, and a 17:4 K: BB across 17 2/3 innings. According to Baseball Savant, his 26.2 K% is in the 65th percentile, down from 27.2 K% in 2022. He started […]

Jose Ramirez Looking For His First Homer In 2023

Cleveland Guardians' third baseman Jose Ramirez is off to a solid start in 2023. He is slashing .294/.393/.451 with six RBI, seven runs, and four stolen bases across 13 games. The 30-year-old surprisingly hasn't homered yet this season after crushing 29 long balls in 2022. He underwent successful right thumb surgery in November to fix […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Swipes Bag, Collects Three RBI

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. went 3-for-4 with a double, three RBI, and a stolen base in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds. He hit a two-run single in the second inning and later knocked in another run with an RBI single in the seventh frame to tie the game. The 25-year-old has […]

Hunter Greene Strikes Out 10 In No-Decision

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene allowed three runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out 10 over six innings in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves. He did not factor into the decision. The 23-year-old picked up his first quality start of the season and induced 21 swinging strikes. He racked up […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/13/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! We have a few games for today's schedule -- seven in total but only five on the featured contest slates. Fortunately, there's no nasty weather in the forecast, so we should get the "full" slate to play with. DraftKings and FanDuel […]

Joey Wiemer (OF, MIL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With Tyrone Taylor out for the first month of the season, the Brewers called up their No. 3 prospect Joey Wiemer to replace him in the outfield. Joey Wiemer is a freak of nature. He stands at 6’5" and 215 pounds, with a […]

Breakout Hitters for Fantasy Baseball - MLB Batters Rising for Week 3

I started this post series early last season and it ran weekly throughout the year, and it was a pretty big success for us - so we're back with more in 2023! This is an introduction you should read, at least this very first time. The title of the post is called "breakout hitters", but […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for April 13th, 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 13th, 2023. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (Week 3)

What is up, pitcher people? It is that grand time of the week when I get to check in with my weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks breakdown as we're all scurrying about pretending like we can play it cool and not overreact. Let's dive into the second 2023 edition of my weekly Starting […]

Florio's Bullpen Report - Monitoring Early Season Bullpen Usage (Week 3)

We are just two weeks into the baseball season, but it has been long enough to get some answers when it comes to questionable bullpens. Others have left us with even more questions.  The important thing to remember is that while we only have two weeks of data to go by -- it is still […]

Jhoan Duran Collects Save For Minnesota

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jhoan Duran logged his third save of the season to help his club beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1 Wednesday. Pitching in just one inning, Duran gave up one run on two hits. He could not strike out any White Sox batters and gave up zero walks in the frame. The-25-year-old […]

Cody Bellinger Goes Yard In Cubs Defeat

Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger hit a single, knocked in a run, and added a solo shot in the ninth frame despite the 5-2 loss to Seattle. The 27-year-old is now hitting .238 with two home runs and nine RBI. Bellinger came over from the Dodgers after spending the first six years of his Major […]

Alek Thomas Registers Two Doubles Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas was 2-for-4 Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Thomas had two doubles in the 7-3 win. The 22-year-old has only three hits in the first 12 games with the Diamondbacks. Fantasy managers will need more from Thomas as the season progresses, as he is carrying a low batting average of .200. […]

Wander Franco Corks Three Doubles Against Boston

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was 3-for-5 at the plate Wednesday to top the Red Sox 9-7. He was also productive elsewhere, swiping one bag and driving in two runs. Franco has been on fire the first month of the season, smashing four doubles, two home runs, and stealing three bases. He's slashing .340/.377/.720, […]

Pete Fairbanks Earns Save Against Red Sox

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks picked up his second save of the season, beating Boston 9-7 on Wednesday. Fairbanks worked a scoreless ninth inning and carried Tampa Bay to their 12th consecutive win. The right-handed pitcher hasn't allowed a run in four innings while giving up just two hits. He's yet to walk […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Stays Hot And Picks Up Two More Hits

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 2-for-3 with a pair of singles, two runs, and a walk in a 4-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Guerrero Jr. stayed hot, collecting two more hits in what was his seventh multi-hit performance of the young season. He's slashing an absurd .417/.491/.563 with […]

George Springer Delivers Game-Winner On Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer went 2-for-5 with a pair of singles, an RBI, and two strikeouts in a 4-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Springer played the hero in the bottom of the 10th inning when he slapped an RBI single up the middle to score Danny Jansen and win the […]

Eduardo Rodriguez Logs A Quality Start On Wednesday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez allowed one run on seven hits with three strikeouts and one walk across six innings in a 3-2 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Rodriguez didn't factor into the decision as he didn't receive much run support and Detroit would eventually fall in extra-innings. It was the 30-year-old's best […]

Tyler Glasnow Feeling Good After Tuesday Bullpen Session

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow (oblique) threw a 15-pitch bullpen on Tuesday. It was the first time Glasnow threw off of a mound since he injured his oblique in February. Glasnow threw all fastballs and reportedly felt "awesome" after the session. He went on to say that he felt fully healthy about a week […]

Bryce Harper Preparing To Play First Base

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (elbow) is several months into his recovery from Tommy John surgery. The All-Star has recently begun taking reps at first base in hopes to return to playing the field sooner. This will not speed Harper's return to the lineup as he will be cleared to hit sooner than doctors will […]

Orlando Arcia Leaves Wednesday's Game With Wrist Injury

Atlanta Braves shortstop Orlando Arcia left his team's game against the Cincinnati Reds with an injury to his wrist. Arcia went for X-rays, which came back negative, which is a positive development for the young infielder. He was hit by a pitch in his lone plate appearance on Wednesday night. Arcia is likely to undergo […]

Zack Kelly Leaves With Injury On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Zack Kelly left a relief appearance against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday with pain in his right elbow. Kelly got two outs in the fifth inning, allowing two runs on two hits while striking out one and walking one before departing. The 28-year-old has a 3.68 ERA over 7 1/3 […]

Perspectives On Patience From The Press Box - Fantasy Baseball Insider Report

Welcome back to our annual Fantasy Baseball Insider series on RotoBaller.com, where we take you inside Major League Baseball clubhouses, press boxes, and front offices for exclusive insights that provide a completely unique edge on the competition. We give you an all-access pass to information and takes, along with comprehensive fantasy breakdowns. On the condition […]

Juan Soto Hits Third Homer Wednesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto went 2-for-4 with a double, a homer, and two RBI in a 5-2 loss to the New York Mets on Wednesday. Soto took New York starter Tylor Megill deep for a two-run shot in the first inning. He absolutely destroyed the baseball on the homer as the ball traveled […]

Fantasy Baseball Buyer Beware: Week 3 Waiver Wire Edition

Week 3 of the MLB season is here, and if you’re not as excited as you were on Opening Day, you’re doing it wrong. We’ve entered the early stages of the season where you start to get a grasp on just how good (or bad) of a season some players are going to have. Rookies […]