Matt Harvey Rejoining Orioles

Free-agent right-hander Matt Harvey is close to a deal to return to the Baltimore Orioles. It will be a minor league deal, and the plan is for him to start at extended spring training in Florida and build up his arm. Not much should be expected of Harvey after he went 6-14 with a rough […]

Greg Allen Placed On 60-Day Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed outfielder Greg Allen (hamstring) on the 60-day injured list on Thursday. Right-handed pitcher Adonis Medina has also been designated for assignment. Allen suffered a hamstring injury in a Grapefruit League game last Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays and will be on the shelf to open the 2022 campaign. He will […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/7/22)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Opening Day is finally upon us. I've been looking forward to Opening Day for months, throughout the trials and tribulations of the lockout and all the way through Spring Training and I'm happy to say, we've finally made it. The RotoBaller team has been working around the clock to make sure we […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks (4/7/22)

Hello everybody and welcome back, baseball! The 2022 MLB season gets underway this weekend 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 […]

Chris Mazza Makes Rays Roster

After 11 seasons in professional baseball and at the age of 32, Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Chris Mazza has been informed that he's made the team's Opening Day roster. Mazza has pitched in 73 2/3 major league innings, but he's never made an Opening Day roster before now. In his 32 big-league appearances with the […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks for 4/7/22

Hello everybody and welcome! We have finally reached Opening Day for the 2022 MLB season and that means our new friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy […]

Dylan Carlson Batting Leadoff For Cardinals

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Dylan Carlson is starting in right field and hitting leadoff on Opening Day on Thursday against Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher JT Brubaker. After experimenting with Carlson at leadoff this spring, the Cardinals will use the 23-year-old in the top spot for the first game of the regular season. This could be […]

Christian Yelich Batting Third On Opening Day

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is starting in left field and batting third on Opening Day on Thursday against Chicago Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks. Yelich went 7-for-27 (.259) with two doubles and no home runs in spring training and is looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2021 in which he slashed .248/.362/.373 with nine […]

Rafael Ortega Leading Off For Cubs

Chicago Cubs outfielder Rafael Ortega is hitting leadoff and serving as the designated hitter on Opening Day on Thursday against Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes. Jason Heyward is starting in center field and batting seventh. Ortega has a big challenge ahead of him against last year's National League Cy Young winner, making him tough […]

Padres Acquire Taylor Rogers, Brent Rooker

The San Diego Padres acquired relief pitcher Taylor Rogers and outfielder Brent Rooker from the Minnesota Twins on Thursday in exchange for starting pitcher Chris Paddack and relief pitcher Emilio Pagan. Rogers, a 31-year-old left-hander, will likely become the new closer in San Diego, which is bad news for anyone that already drafted Robert Suarez. […]

Chris Paddack Traded To The Twins

The San Diego Padres have agreed to a trade that will send starting pitcher Chris Paddack and relief pitcher Emilio Pagan to the Minnesota Twins. In exchange, the Padres are receiving relief pitcher Taylor Rogers and outfielder Brent Rooker. There are some key fantasy implications for this move. First off, Paddack will have a starting gig […]

Francisco Alvarez Sent To Double-A

New York Mets catching prospect Francisco Alvarez will begin the 2022 campaign at Double-A Binghamton. Ranked as the No. 10 overall prospect in the majors on MLB.com, Alvarez spent the 2021 season at Single-A and High-A. He played in 99 games and slashed .272/.388/.554 with 24 home runs, 70 RBI and 67 runs. The 20-year-old […]

CJ Abrams Expected To Be On Opening Day Roster

San Diego Padres shortstop/outfielder CJ Abrams is expected to be part of the team's Opening Day roster, according to Jon Heyman. This is exciting news for Padres fans and fantasy managers alike. The 21-year-old is currently ranked as the No. 9 overall prospect on MLB.com. He's extremely versatile with 80-grade speed and a 60-grade hit […]

Anthony Volpe To Begin Year At Double-A

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe has been sent to Double-A to begin the 2022 season. The 20-year-old is ranked as the team's No. 1 overall prospect on MLB.com's prospect rankings and as the No. 8 overall prospect in the majors. He split the 2021 season at Single-A and High-A and slashed .294/.423/.604 with 27 […]

Cooper Criswell Sent To 10-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels have placed right-handed pitcher Cooper Criswell (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list. The 25-year-old has been dealing with right shoulder soreness this spring and he was held out of spring action because of it. No word has been given yet on how long he is expected to be out. The UNC […]

Josh Naylor To Begin Rehab Assignment

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Josh Naylor (ankle) will open the season on the 10-day injured list. He is set to begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Columbus. He is still in the midst of working his way back from a serious right ankle injury last summer. It sounds as if his rehab stint could be brief […]

Breaking Down Hitter Splits for 2022 Fantasy Baseball and MLB DFS

With Opening Day of the 2022 MLB season right around the corner, it's time to start getting your mind right and preparing for a full season of fantasy baseball and MLB DFS action! Whether you play in a season-long league with daily roster moves or you are a big DFS or sports betting person, I […]

Gabe Klobosits Designated For Assignment

The Washington Nationals have designated relief pitcher Gabe Klobosits for assignment. The 26-year-old saw his first exposure to the majors with the club last year. He pitched 11.1 innings and had a 5.56 ERA and 1.59 WHIP. He only faced one batter this spring. Klobosits stands at a towering 6'8" and has a mid-90s fastball. […]

Taylor Ward Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels have placed outfielder Taylor Ward (undisclosed) on the 10-day injured list. The transaction popped up on the MLB.com transactions page and it left the web questioning what transpired with the 28-year-old as no injury designation has been provided up to this point. Late Wednesday night, following the transaction, Angels beat writer […]

Outfield Sleepers for 2022 Fantasy Baseball Drafts - NL Editions

The outfield is always one of the more interesting positions when it comes to fantasy baseball. The chances of hitting on the middle to late-round sleepers are definitely much higher with the depth at the position. Heading into the regular season, there are definitely some interesting names to keep an eye on. Here are five […]

Nick Mariano's Bold Predictions for 2022 Fantasy Baseball

We press on with the hit series where your favorite RotoBallers get a chance to flex their convictions. I know Opening Day is right around the corner but I couldn't let the year begin without firing this bad boy off. Yes, it is time to run wild with some 2022 Bold Predictions. Bold doesn’t mean […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for April 7th, 2022

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 7th, 2022. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

RotoSurgeon's Bold Predictions for 2022 Fantasy Baseball

The best time of year is when I am allowed a platform to over-explain my seemingly irrational fantasy opinions. Bold predictions are a fun exercise for any and all analysts to let their gut do the talking beyond a tweet that may just come off as a hot take. For what it is worth, these […]

Mets Still Evaluating Brandon Nimmo

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) is still being evaluated. He still has a chance to start on Opening Day on Thursday against the Washington Nationals, but he could also sit out a few days or hit the injured list, according to manager Buck Showalter. We probably won't know for sure until Thursday, but […]

Nationals And Mets Pushed Back On Thursday

Thursday's season opener between the Washington Nationals and New York Mets has been pushed back from its original start time of 4:05 p.m. due to expected inclement weather. First pitch is now slated for 7:05 p.m. While two MLB games have already been postponed to Friday, the Nats and Mets seem optimistic that conditions will […]

A.J. Ramos Announces Retirement

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher A.J. Ramos announced his retirement from baseball on Wednesday. The nine-year veteran is hanging 'em up after suffering a season-ending shoulder injury during Spring Training. He has thrown just 7.1 innings since 2018, but earlier in his career, he posted three sub-2.85 ERAs and tallied 99 saves from 2015 to […]

MacKenzie Gore Optioned To Triple-A

San Diego Padres pitching prospect MacKenzie Gore has been optioned to Triple-A El Paso, according to an announcement from the club. A first-round pick back in 2017, Gore has never pitched in a regular-season game at the MLB level, though he did hold opponents to three walks and a .182 batting average through 12 innings […]

Taylor Rogers Drawing Padres' Interest

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Taylor Rogers has generated interest from the San Diego Padres as trade talks between the two teams continue, according to a report from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. He would be part of the return heading back to San Diego in exchange for Chris Paddack, though as Rosenthal notes, talks are […]

Twins Working To Acquire Chris Paddack

The Minnesota Twins are "working to acquire" starting pitcher Chris Paddack from the San Diego Padres, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Although Rosenthal's tweet implies that a deal has not been finalized, it suggests that talks are gaining steam and this is more than mere interest. Paddack's name has been on the market […]