Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (5/30/22)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! I am Mark and this is my second season writing MLB content on RotoBaller. In this article, I'll be providing my favorite betting picks MLB games on Monday, May 30, 2022, for this Memorial Day slate! This is a slate where I am not seeing a lot of value, but I have two bets […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Who the heck said that June could be here so soon? Howdy, premium RotoBallers, and welcome to another edition of my waiver-wire musings as we hit the final weekend of May. We're past the season's quarter pole and you should have a fairly clear […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 8

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Points League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 8

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 8

Welcome back to The Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on the hot seat […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 8

Welcome to Week Eight! We more or less dodged any more devastating injury news in the starting pitcher world this week, but I'm sure there are plenty of teams out there starving for good starting pitching. We had a few cases of breakout pitchers that we quickly identified early in the year, and those names […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 8

With a quarter of the MLB season completed, it's a good time to reassess your roster to see where improvements can be made. The outfield position is the deepest in terms of eligible players and often the first place where young prospects get a shot to break through at the Major League level. Early in […]

Matt Swarmer Expected To Make MLB Debut On Monday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matt Swarmer is expected to make his MLB debut against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. The 28-year-old righty is slated to start the first game of the doubleheader. Swarmer has been fantastic through nine appearances in Triple-A this season. Despite his success, Swarmer is not a recommended streaming option against the […]

Manny Machado Expected To Return On Monday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (elbow) is expected to return to the starting lineup on Monday, according to head coach Bob Melvin. He missed the final two games of the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to elbow soreness. The 29-year-old has been on fire at the plate, so luckily this was only […]

J.P. Feyereisen Notches First Save

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher J.P. Feyereisen was able to notch his first save of the season during Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. He has not allowed a run all season, but never received a save chance until Sunday. Feyereisen become the sixth reliever on the roster to record a save. That being […]

Kyle Freeland Suffers Minor Injury

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (ankle) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. He landed awkwardly after throwing a pitch in the sixth inning. Luckily, the X-rays came back negative, so hopefully Freeland can avoid a trip to the injured list. The fact Freeland doesn't have structural damage means […]

Tim Anderson Placed On Injured List

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (groin) has been placed on the injured list. The young infielder was forced out of Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. After further evaluation, Anderson will head to the injured list due to a groin issue. This is a shame considering Anderson was off to a hot start this […]

Tylor Megill To Begin Throwing Soon

New York Mets starting pitcher Tylor Megill (biceps) expects to begin throwing live batting practice within the next few days. He will begin a minor league rehab assignment after throwing a few times. Megill believes that he'll need one or two rehab starts before rejoining the Mets rotation. Fantasy managers should expect Megill to return […]

Corbin Burnes Strikes Out 11 Batters

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes put together a fantastic performance against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. He went seven innings and struck out 11 batters in the 8-0 win. Burnes didn't have the best velocity, but that certainly didn't matter in this contest. He'll carry a 1.95 ERA through 10 starts into his […]

Devin Smeltzer To Start On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Devin Smeltzer will take the mound for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. The left-hander will start the first game of the doubleheader on Tuesday. Smeltzer pitched well against during a spot start on Thursday, so the Twins are giving him another chance. The Tigers offense has struggled lately, so Smeltzer […]

David Robertson Blows Second Save

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher David Robertson suffered his second blown save of the season on Sunday. The veteran right-hander allowed the game-tying run in the ninth inning on a wild pitch that certainly should've been caught. Despite that, Robertson was tagged with the earned run and his second blown save of the season. Fantasy managers […]

Colin Poche (RP, TB): Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of leagues ANALYSIS: If you follow my takes, you know I love college lefties from schools like Dallas Baptist, niche relievers, and late-round draft picks. 28-year-old Tampa Bay RP Colin Poche satisfies all of the above criteria. The Columbus, Ohio native was a 14th-round selection […]

Jacob deGrom Feels Completely Normal As Rehab Ramps Up

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) told reporters on Saturday that he feels "completely normal" and that the stress reaction in his right scapula isn't bothering him. The Mets ace has been throwing from 135 feet during his rehab but has yet to throw off a mound. The next step for deGrom, barring […]

Kyle Tucker Sitting Out On Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (foot) is absent from the Astros lineup on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners. The 25-year-old outfielder exited Saturday's contest early with a sore left foot and should be considered day-to-day. Jose Siri is starting in right field and batting eighth in his place. Tucker is slashing .239/.335/.439 with eight home […]

Cal Mitchell (OF, PIT): Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of leagues ANALYSIS: According to MLB.com, 23-year-old Cal Mitchell is the #25 prospect in a Pirates farm system chock-full of top talent, and he just got the call-up to the big leagues for the 19-26 squad, already racking up five hits (two doubles), two RBI, […]

Eloy Jimenez Getting Several Days Off After Hamstring Tweak

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) felt a "tug" in his hamstring while taking a swing during his rehab assignment on Saturday, according to manager Tony La Russa. The team is taking the tweak as a sign that Jimenez's leg isn't 100% healthy yet, per La Russa, and he will get a few days […]

Manny Machado Remains Out On Sunday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (elbow) is not in the lineup on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Machado missed Saturday's game as well with elbow soreness so another day off was to be expected for the 29-year-old. The elbow issue is not considered to be serious but Machado will remain day-to-day for the […]

Harrison Bader Sitting Out On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Harrison Bader (illness) is not in the lineup on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers due to congestion and cold-like symptoms, according to manager Oliver Marmol. The Cards manager added that he's unsure if Bader has undergone a COVID test as of this moment. The team appears to just be playing it […]

Luis Robert Expected To Join The Team On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert (illness), who was placed on the COVID-19 injured list five days ago, should be able to rejoin the team on Tuesday when they head to Toronto for a three-game series. White Sox manager Tony La Russa said that Robert had "made significant improvement" and should be able to make […]

Connor Joe Getting The Day Off

Colorado Rockies outfielder and designated hitter Connor Joe is not in the lineup on Sunday against the Washington Nationals. This appears to be a routine day off for the 29-year-old. Charlie Blackmon is occupying the DH spot and batting leadoff while Randal Grichuk is manning right field and hitting sixth against Nationals starter Josiah Gray. […]

Grayson Rodriguez (SP, BAL): Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 29% of leagues ANALYSIS: Consensus top-ten prospect Grayson Rodriguez is suspected to soon be making his MLB debut for the Baltimore Orioles, and the full body of his minor league resume screams at his potential to have an immediate impact. The 22-year-old Texan has pitched 266.2 […]

Jose Miranda Optioned, Royce Lewis Coming Up

The Minnesota Twins optioned third baseman Jose Miranda to the minors to make space for shortstop Royce Lewis on Sunday. Miranda, the team's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will head back to the farm after going only 11-for-67 (.164) with 14 strikeouts in his first 19 major league games. The 23-year-old will surely be […]

Spencer Strider To Make First Start Monday

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider is scheduled to make his first major league start on Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Charlie Morton and Kyle Wright, respectively, will pitch the final two games of the series in Arizona. Strider has made 13 relief appearances for the Braves, including 11 this year, but he has yet to […]

Wade Miley Placed On Injured List

The Chicago Cubs placed left-hander Wade Miley (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with a left shoulder strain and recalled pitcher Mark Leiter Jr. from the minors in a corresponding move. Miley, 35, has pitched well in his three starts for the Cubs this year, going 1-0 with a 3.38 ERA and a […]