Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Reaches Base Three Times On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had a productive game in the team's 8-7 loss to the Houston Astros on Sunday. He went 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored. Both of his hits were singles. The 23-year-old superstar recorded exactly two hits in each of the team's three games […]

David Bednar Earns His Second Save On Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar locked down his second save of the year on Sunday after he put a cap on the team's 4-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. He had a bit of a rocky ninth inning as he allowed two hits and a walk, but no runners crossed home plate and he […]

Louis Head Converts His First Save On Sunday

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Louis Head closed out the team's 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday to earn his first save of the year. Tanner Scott initially came out for the ninth inning while the Marlins had a 5-1 lead, but he allowed three runs while recording just one out. Head came on […]

Liam Hendriks Dealing With Back Tightness

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks (back) is dealing with some back tightness, according to White Sox manager Tony La Russa. He received treatment for the injury after Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Hendriks earned the loss in Sunday's game. He pitched a clean ninth inning, but was shelled in the 10th inning of […]

Daniel Bard Dealing With Back Issue

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Daniel Bard (back) has been dealing with a back issue, according to Rockies beat writer Danielle Allentuck. The reliever hasn't pitched since April 19 and the team turned to Alex Colome for the save in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers. Allentuck reported that Bard's back issue isn't […]

Points League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 3

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 Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 3

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 […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. What's up, Premium RotoBallers? Are we being patient throughout the month of April, or are we aggressively churning that roster to try to unearth some waiver gems en route to a championship? Whatever your style, I'm here to talk you through my waiver wire […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 3

We have completed another week of MLB action, making it time to make more waiver wire moves. With more and more injuries and players slumping, it is time to start making some changes to our rosters. I want to emphasize that it is still not time to panic about your core players. Do not go […]

1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 3

Welcome back to another edition of first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups. It’s crazy to think we’re already on Week Three of the season! For those who are not familiar, each week at RotoBaller we publish a waiver wire article for each position. This article will look at corner infield options, […]

2B/SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 3

As we rumble into Week 3 of the baseball season, it's important to remember it's still very early. It may not feel good to be 0-2 or to see your squad in the bottom half of the roto standings, but there are five months of baseball after this week. The ground can be made up in […]

Lucas Sims Locks Down The Save On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Lucas Sims earned his first save of the year on Sunday as he closed out the team's 4-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. He retired all three batters he faced in the ninth inning, needing just 11 pitches to get through the inning. Sims spent the first two weeks of […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 3

Week three of fantasy baseball is upon us, and we have seen a lot of exciting developments on the starting pitcher scene. Plenty of guys are popping up here, especially guys we really weren't tracking much in the pre-season. Finding breakout starting pitchers is one of the most fun parts of the game, and it's […]

Gerrit Cole Bounces Back In Win Over Guardians

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole looked more like the ace we're used to seeing in Sunday's 10-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians. He pitched 6 2/3 innings and allowed four hits, one walk and no runs while striking out nine. His efforts led to his first win of the season. Cole struggled significantly […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 3

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 […]

Charlie Blackmon Goes 4-For-5 In Sunday's Win

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon helped lead the team to a 6-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. He went 4-for-5 with a double, a stolen base, two RBI and two runs scored. Blackmon entered the game with a .227 batting average and a .715 OPS. However, after his big game, he's now slashing […]

NFBC Waiver Wire Report for Week 3 - Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball

We have completed another week of MLB action, making it time to make more waiver wire moves. However, things will be slightly different for our weekly look into the high-stakes NFBC landscape. For those that do not know, in the NFBC, there are no IL spots and no trades, making waiver moves a bit different. […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Fantasy Baseball - Week 3

We may be early into the MLB season, but that doesn't make each day not equally as important as the stretch run for fantasy baseball. Do I recommend checking your standings everyday for updates if you're in a roto league? No, although I must concede that I fall into this trap. Still, every extra boost […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers for Fantasy Baseball - Week 3

Before introducing this week's two-start streaming options at starting pitcher, I have to expound briefly upon one specific topic: Nestor Cortes. This isn't a victory lap just because I labeled him as a solid streamer last week. I simply want to highlight the value of examining pitching matchups closely each week and identifying the best […]

Shane McClanahan Strikes Out Seven Red Sox On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan had a fantastic outing against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. He pitched seven innings and allowed six hits, no walks and two earned runs while striking out seven. He earned his first win of the year as the Rays took the game 5-2. This was McClanahan's second […]

Ryan Thompson Gets The Save For Tampa Bay On Sunday

On Sunday, Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Ryan Thompson became the team's third reliever to record a save this year. He closed out the team's 5-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox by pitching a scoreless ninth inning. He retired each of the three batters he faced and recorded one strikeout. Andrew Kittredge, who leads […]

David Price Placed On Injured List On Sunday

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed relief pitcher David Price on the injured list on Sunday. No injury has been specified yet for the 36-year-old veteran. In corresponding moves, the Dodgers selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Reyes Moronta and designated left-handed pitcher Darien Nunez for assignment. Price has made five appearances out of the bullpen […]

Steven Kwan Exits With Hamstring Tightness On Sunday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (hamstring) was removed in the third inning of Sunday's game against the New York Yankees due to right hamstring tightness. Ernie Clement came in to replace Kwan in left field. Kwan certainly got banged up this weekend in the Bronx. He suffered a head injury in Saturday's game after colliding […]

Brandon Marsh Scratched With Stomach Bug On Sunday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Brandon Marsh (illness) was a late scratch from the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. According to Angels beat writer Sam Blum, Marsh came down with a stomach bug. Jo Adell and Taylor Ward will be the team's corner outfielders for Sunday's contest. Marsh is off to a […]

Grayson Rodriguez Continues To Impress

Baltimore Orioles starting pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez went 5 1/3 innings pitched striking out eight and allowing only one hit on Wednesday for Triple-A Norfolk in their 3-0 win over Durham. Rodriguez, the sixth-ranked MLB prospect by MLB Pipeline and second-ranked prospect in the Orioles organization, now owns a 1.26 ERA, 0.49 WHIP, and a […]

Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

Anthony Aniano's 2022 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent hitters to add for Week 3. Fantasy baseball managers should consider adding these players off the waiver wire if they are available in their leagues. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (SiriusXM channel 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM […]

Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

Anthony Aniano's 2022 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent pitchers to add for Week 3. Fantasy baseball managers should consider adding these players off the waiver wire if they are available in their leagues. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (SiriusXM channel 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM […]

Cristian Javier To Make His First Start Wednesday

Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier is scheduled to make his first start of the year on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. The Astros will go with Framber Valdez, Jake Odorizzi, Javier and Justin Verlander in their four-game series on the road against Texas. Javier, 25, has worked in a long-relief role to begin the season […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/24/22)

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! We had ourselves another 1-1 day yesterday in the article. 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 […]

Salvador Perez Back In The Lineup Sunday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hand) is back in the starting lineup and is hitting third on Sunday against Seattle Mariners left-hander Robbie Ray. Perez was hit by a pitch on his left hand on Saturday and had to leave the game, but X-rays came back negative and he avoided a serious injury. The […]