Andrew Painter Continues To Rise For Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Andrew Painter has won the organization's Minor League Pitcher of the Year Award with his impressive professional debut in 2022. The club's first-round pick in 2020 was short of perfect in his first campaign and went 6-2 with a 1.56 ERA between Single-A Clearwater, High-A Jersey Shore and Double-A Reading. He […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Fantasy Baseball - Week 25

This is it, the final week. We have one more week of fantasy baseball ahead of us. There is no more time for making wrong decisions, they must all be perfect from here on, if you're still playing the game - which I assume you are since I have your attention here. I quite enjoyed […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 24

Two weeks left, Closers and Saves Report readers. That's it! Two weeks until the regular season ends and a very irregular season known as the postseason begins! Most fantasy leagues are well into the playoffs at this point, with some already in the finals and some others already wrapped up. But there's still baseball to […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (9/23/22)

Happy Friday, RotoBallers, we're back for another weekend of MLB betting picks! Make sure you're following my Twitter, as I can't guarantee that I'll always be able to get the added plays written here in the article, but I will typically add whatever else I'm playing throughout the day. The entire RotoBaller team has been […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/23/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

After watching my Steelers lose to their division rival Cleveland Browns last night, I'm ready to focus on baseball and forget about football until Sunday. They didn't just lose, they were handled in the second half and the Browns are not even a very good football team, it looks like it's going to be a […]

George Kirby Has Off Day Thursday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby did not have his characteristic strong command Thursday, as he walked more than one batter for the first time in his career. Kirby gave up five runs on seven hits and three free passes while recording just seven outs. He struck out one. This was also the shortest outing […]

Jarred Kelenic Productive In Return

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic drew the start in his first game back from the minor leagues Thursday, and he delivered, going 2-for-3 with a home run, a double, a walk, two RBI, and two runs scored. Kelenic had been very hot of late at Triple-A Tacoma, and while this performance only lifts his season […]

Mariners Concerned About Julio Rodriguez's Injury

Seattle Mariners rookie outfielder Julio Rodriguez (back) will undergo an MRI exam on Friday in Kansas City, according to manager Scott Servais, who called the injury "concerning." Rodriguez didn't go for imaging tests when he first experienced lower back tightness and missed three games last weekend. The 21-year-old left the game in the first inning […]

Manny Machado Homers, Steals A Base

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado contributed across the stat sheet Thursday, going 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks, and a stolen base in a 5-4 defeat to the St. Louis Cardinals. Machado now has 30 homers and eight stolen bases this season. If the season were to end today, his .900 […]

Jack Flaherty Earns First Win

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty has had a tough go of it this season, missing most of the year with injuries, but he managed to pick up his first win of the season on Thursday against the San Diego Padres. Flaherty allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and four walks with […]

Brendan Donovan Hits Grand Slam

St. Louis Cardinals utility man Brendan Donovan played hero Thursday, hitting a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning of a 5-4 win over the San Diego Padres. Donovan also walked in five plate appearances. He now has five homers on the season. Donovan doesn't add much power or speed, as he's stolen just two […]

Kyle Bradish Shuts Out Astros

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish was superb on Thursday as he shut down the Astros bats over 8 2/3 IP during his club's 2-0 victory. He allowed just two hits and struck out 10 batters without issuing a walk in the 100-pitch performance, falling just one out shy of the complete game. He retired […]

Austin Riley Reaches Four Times Thursday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley was the lone bright spot on offense for the team Thursday night, as they fell 1-0 to the Philadelphia Phillies. Riley reached base in all four of his plate appearances, going 3-for-3 with a double and a walk. There's no glaring weakness in Riley's game at this point, as […]

Kolten Wong Wallops Three Homers Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong hit three home runs on Thursday to carry his team to a 5-1 win over the Reds. He collected all five RBI for his club in the contest with a pair of two-run shots and one solo bomb as he finished the night going 3-for-4. The veteran now has […]

Clay Holmes Picks Up Relief Win

New York Yankees relief pitcher Clay Holmes picked up his seventh win of the season Thursday night. He threw two innings of relief, finishing off a 5-4 extra-inning win over the rival Red Sox, allowing no runs on one hit with one strikeout and no walks. The once-dominant Holmes has faltered of late, allowing earned […]

Giancarlo Stanton Homers In Three-Hit Game

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton went deep again Thursday night, hitting a two-run homer as part of a 3-for-4 day at the plate. Stanton has largely struggled in September, with a .692 OPS in 64 plate appearances, but he's now hit home runs in two of his last three games. That gives Stanton 28 […]

Emmanuel Clase Collects Save No. 37

Cleveland Guardians reliever Emmanuel Clase made short work of the White Sox in the ninth inning on Thursday to close out his team's 4-2 victory. The right-hander threw 12 pitches in the frame to retire the side in order with a strikeout, ground out, and a fly out to collect his major league-leading 37th save […]

Triston Casas Hits Third Homer

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas hit his third career home run Thursday night, a solo shot off relief pitcher Clarke Schmidt during a 5-4 extra-inning loss to the New York Yankees. Casas also walked in five plate appearances. It's been a struggle for the rookie thus far, as he has just four hits […]

Shane Bieber Sharp In Thursday’s Win

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber was sharp on Thursday as his club defeated the White Sox 4-2. He gave up two runs on seven hits over 7 2/3 IP while striking out five and walking nobody to take his record to 12-8 on the campaign. Bieber gave up a run in the first when […]

Ryan Yarbrough Likely Heading To Injured List

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (oblique) was pulled after one inning on Thursday, and manager Kevin Cash stated after the game that Yarbrough is likely heading to the injured list. The lefty entered the game in the second inning and was credited with the win despite giving up two runs on three hits and […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Iffy To Start Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (back) was scratched ahead of Thursday's contest versus the Phillies and the club is "unsure" about his availability for Friday's matchup. The 24-year-old felt some mid-back tightness following batting practice, and manager Brian Snitker stated that something "banged on him" after hitting in the cage afterwards. It's a situation […]

Brad Keller Earns First Career Save Thursday

Kansas City Royals right-hander Brad Keller was tasked with the ninth inning on Thursday against the Minnesota Twins, keeping them scoreless while striking out two to record his first career save in the 4-1 game. Keller, a starter most of his career, was moved to the bullpen in August after struggling in the rotation. The […]

Manny Machado Smacks 30th Home Run Thursday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado reached base three times on Thursday, going 1-for-2 with two walks and a stolen base during the 5-4 loss against the St. Louis Cardinals. His lone hit was a solo home run, his 30th of the season, marking the sixth time in his 11-season career he's reached that […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Scratched With Back Tightness Thursday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (back) was scratched from the starting lineup on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies with mid-back tightness. Until we know more about Acuna's condition, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. Robbie Grossman is moving to right field and will bat ninth, while Marcell Ozuna is now starting in left field […]

Freddy Peralta Could Return This Weekend

Milwaukee Brewers skipper Craig Counsell said that right-hander Freddy Peralta (shoulder) could return from the injured list to rejoin the starting rotation this weekend against the Cincinnati Reds. Peralta is currently listed as TBA for Sunday's contest. The 26-year-old has been out since Sept. 8 when he began experiencing fatigue in his right shoulder. But […]

David Bednar Coming Off Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton announced that All-Star closer David Bednar (back) will be activated from the 15-day injured list on Thursday, with left-hander Eric Stout (back) going on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Bednar made three minor league rehab outings with Triple-A Indianapolis before he was activated, and he'll have time […]

Dodgers Pick Up Daniel Hudson's 2023 Option

The Los Angeles Dodgers are picking up right-handed reliever Daniel Hudson's (knee) $6.5 million option for the 2023 season, according to sources. Hudson posted an excellent 2.22 ERA (2.04 FIP), a 0.90 WHIP, five saves and 30 strikeouts for LA in 24 1/3 innings out of the bullpen this year before suffering a season-ending torn […]

Nico Hoerner Still Sidelined

Chicago Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner (triceps) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. It remains to be seen if Hoerner will land on the injured list, which would likely end his 2022 season. The 25-year-old has now missed 10 straight games, so it's entirely possible he won't be able to […]

Santiago Espinal Retreats To The Bench

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Santiago Espinal (side) is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Espinal dealt with left side discomfort on Wednesday and was forced to leave the game early. It remains to be seen if he'll be able to return to the lineup on Friday, but fantasy managers […]

Luis Robert Out Again Thursday Against Guardians

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert is out of the starting lineup for the second straight day on Thursday against the Cleveland Guardians. Robert is limping to the finish line in 2022 and has played in just seven games this month, mostly due to a hand/wrist injury. He's also suffered at the plate when he […]