Brennen Davis Returns To Practice

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Brennen Davis (back) has returned to the practice field and could return to game action in two to three weeks. The talented outfielder opened the season in Triple-A but has only played in 22 games this year. In that time, Davis hit .195 with two homers before undergoing back surgery. The […]

Josh Winckowski Will Return To The Mound Tuesday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Josh Winckowski has cleared the league's COVID-19 health and safety protocols. He will be the team's starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The 24-year-old has been on the COVID-19 injured list for about two weeks. He's seen his first exposure to the majors this year and the results […]

Mitch Haniger Transitioning To Triple-A On Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger (ankle) is having his rehab assignment moved from High-A Everett to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday. The 31-year-old played in three games at High-A this past weekend and went 3-for-6 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored. He has been out since late April due to a Grade […]

Patriots See "Dramatic" Improvement From Mac Jones

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones has seen "dramatic" improvements heading into his sophomore season, according to head coach Bill Belichick. Jones has focused on his diet and body, as his "offseason work has been significant," said Belichick. The former Alabama collegiate star will be supported by a pass-catching group that consists of wide receivers […]

Jake Odorizzi Exits With Blister On Monday

Houston Astros right-hander Jake Odorizzi (finger) was removed from Monday's start against the Oakland Athletics after a blister developed on one of the fingers of his right hand. The 32-year-old spoke to the press after the game and stated that it was the type of ailment he'd pitched through in the past. He tried to […]

C.J. Abrams Misses His Third Straight Game On Monday

San Diego Padres shortstop C.J. Abrams (biceps) was held out of action once again on Monday with biceps soreness. He has now missed three consecutive games due to the ailment. Ha-Seong Kim has handled shortstop duties during each of the team's last three games with Abrams out. Abrams has been quietly making some progress at […]

Alex Ramirez Off To Strong Start In Second Half

Outfield prospect Alex Ramirez was the New York Mets' biggest international singing in 2019, agreeing to a $2.05 million deal. The Dominican Republic native continues to be viewed as one of New York's top prospects, boasting impressive running skills that bode well for his production on the basepaths and in center field. He has a […]

Endy Rodriguez Raking In Greensboro

Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Endy Rodriguez is primarily a catcher, though he has spent time at first base, second base, and left field this season. He signed with the New York Mets for just $10,000 in 2018 and found his way to Pittsburgh in the three-team trade that sent Joe Musgrove to the San Diego Padres. […]

Kyle Harrison Fans Nine Consecutive Batters In Latest Start

San Francisco Giants pitching prospect Kyle Harrison, 20, is a talented southpaw who was selected in the third round of the shortened 2020 MLB Draft. One of the draft's most impressive prep pitching prospects, Harrison signed a well-over-slot $2.5 million deal and has since given the Giants plenty of reason to be optimistic about his […]

Michael Toglia Continues To Swat Homers

Colorado Rockies first base prospect Michael Toglia has put on an impressive display of power as of late. The talented switch-hitter can launch the ball over the fence in all parts of the field. Discipline-wise, Toglia has solid vision at the plate but has still shown a tendency to swing and miss due to his […]

Orelvis Martinez Enjoying Strong Start To Second Half

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop prospect Orelvis Martinez is off to an impressive start post-All-Star break. One of the team's best prospects, he boasts good bat speed and more power than you would expect out of an undersized shortstop. Although his home run totals continue to garner plenty of attention, there's no denying that Martinez's discipline […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (7/26/22)

What a great start to the second half! Postseason races are heating up, Juan Soto and other stars could be traded any second now. This is the time where the entertainment aspect of baseball is at an all-time high. So, grab some popcorn, and enjoy the show! Welcome back, RotoBallers! In this article, I'll be […]

Oneil Cruz: Champ or Chump for Fantasy Baseball?

Plenty of top-rated prospects have debuted in recent years, but very few have offered the raw tools of Oneil Cruz. Cruz is the tallest man to ever start an MLB game at shortstop and set a record for hardest infield throw in his first game of the season. Scouts believe he'll stick at short for […]

Is Tyreek Hill Still A Good Fantasy Pick? Should I Draft Tyreek Hill in 2022 Drafts?

The Tyreek Hill to Miami trade was one of the top blockbuster moves during the 2022 NFL offseason, and it surely made the Dolphins’ offense better. The former Kansas City Chiefs wideout made six Pro-Bowls and four All-Pro teams in Andy Reid’s offense and is largely recognized as the fastest player in the NFL. Paired […]

MLB Hitter Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for Expected Batting Average

With the first half of the season in the rearview mirror, when does regression start to hit some of the luckiest and unluckiest batters? Expected stats don't always mirror real-life results but at some point those on the extreme ends have to even out a little bit. Let's kick off the second half of Statcast […]

Pitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - MLB Second-Half Preview

Welcome back to fantasy baseball and RotoBaller’s Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week, I normally select one advanced metric, choose two pitchers with strong values and two with poor values, and analyze what those values may mean for future performance. As we return from the All-Star break and dive back into fantasy […]

Week 16 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Jean Segura, Nolan Jones, Alexis Diaz, Kyle Lewis, Ramon Urias

Welcome fellow RotoBallers, as we enter Week 16 of the fantasy baseball season and return from the All-Star break. Last week's list featured players like Matt Carpenter, Esteury Ruiz, Leody Taveras and Max Meyer off the waiver wire, and we're back at it for more. Just like any other week, we have put together a full […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks for Fantasy Baseball - Tuesday July 26th

Hello everybody and welcome! The 2022 MLB All-Star Break has officially ended and we here at Rotoballer are ready to kick off the second half of the season with some terrific plays with our friends over at PrizePicks. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of […]

MLB Bullpen Report: Bullpens to Target or Avoid in Week 16 (2022)

The dog days of summer are upon us! The All-Star Break is officially a thing of the past, and we are now only a week away from the trade deadline and the final stretch run of the 2022 baseball season. Earlier this year, I started tweeting out some charts that I had created with team […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for July 26th, 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 July 26th, 2022. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Daniel Bard Escapes With 21st Save Monday

Colorado Rockies closer Daniel Bard managed to navigate an interesting ninth inning to earn his 21st save of the season in Monday's 2-0 win over the Brewers. Bard entered the game to preserve a two-run lead. He allowed a leadoff single, then another runner reached on a fielding error. Bard got the next two hitters […]

Kris Bryant To See Specialists Tuesday For Sore Foot

Colorado Rockies third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (foot) will see specialists in Denver on Tuesday after missing Monday's game against the Brewers with a sore foot, per Rockies beat writer Danielle Allentuck. It remains to be seen if this is serious, but it would be a blow to fantasy managers if Bryant were to miss any […]

MacKenzie Gore Exits Monday With Elbow Discomfort

San Diego Padres pitcher MacKenzie Gore (elbow) exited Monday's game early with left elbow discomfort, per the Athletic's Dennis Lin. Gore pitched 1 1/3 innings out of the bullpen in Monday's 12-4 loss to the Tigers, allowing two runs on one hit and two walks with a strikeout. Related to his elbow, Gore said, "It […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/26/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It is Tuesday, July 26th, the first Tuesday DFS slate in two weeks as we are now a week removed from the All-Star Break. This article has daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 7/26/2022, Main Slate at 7:05 pm Eastern Time. The lineup will range from some elite players to mid-priced […]

Dallas Keuchel Signs Minor League Deal With Rangers

The Texas Rangers signed starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel to a minor league contract Monday, per The Athletic's Levi Weaver. He will report to Triple-A Round Rock. The 34-year-old made 12 starts with the White Sox and Diamondbacks this season, compiling a poor 2-7 record with an 8.53 ERA and 2.03 WHIP before last being designated […]

Trevor Story Takes Batting Practice Monday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (hand) took batting practice on Monday, per Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo. It was his second consecutive day swinging a bat since he landed on the injured list in mid-July with a right hand contusion. It sounds as though the 29-year-old is still a little ways away […]

J.D. Martinez Was Available To Play Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (back) did not play in Monday's 3-1 win over the Guardians but was available, per Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo. The 34-year-old has now missed four consecutive games with back spasms, but the fact that he was available is a positive sign. Fantasy managers will be glad to […]

Michael Wacha Throws Simulated Game Monday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Michael Wacha (shoulder) threw a simulated game Monday, per Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo. The 31-year-old has been on the injured list since the beginning of July with right shoulder inflammation. He is just one of the Red Sox's many ailing starters, but he has been a useful fantasy […]

Rich Hill To Begin Rehab Assignment Wednesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rich Hill (knee) will begin a rehab assignment on Wednesday, per Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo. The veteran has been out of action since the beginning of July with a left knee sprain. Both fantasy managers and the Red Sox could use Hill back, as he has managed a […]