Jordan Lawlar Walks It Off In Incredible Showing

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop prospect Jordan Lawlar was instrumental in an 11-run comeback win for Double-A Amarillo. Lawlar hit a walk-off single in a 2-for-6 showing that included a home run, three strikeouts, and four RBI. The 20-year-old is slashing .232/.353/.482 with four home runs, 12 RBI, and six stolen bases through 20 games this season. […]

Drew Maggi Making First MLB Start

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Drew Maggi will make his first major-league start for the Bucs on Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers and left-hander Julio Urias. Maggi is starting at third base and hitting eighth in the batting order. The 33-year-old has a tough assignment in his first-ever MLB start, and DFS gamers can probably look […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Mason Miller, James Outman, Anthony Volpe, more

Welcome back RotoBallers! April is almost over, and it's time for another rankings check-in. Below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated 2023 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) as of April 25, 2023. These rankings are being released in late April and are looking at rest-of-season fantasy baseball rankings […]

Overvalued, Undervalued Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Fantasy Baseball (Week 5)

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball, almost as much as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and then see their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/27/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! It's another split day of baseball action, and we've got it all covered on the Rotoballer site. For this article, we will focus on the featured evening contests. DraftKings and FanDuel have the same five games in the competitions, so let's […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/27/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have another five-game main slate today, which makes it a little on the smaller side. This slate is split about right down the middle, but we still have some attractive pitching options available. That's all we can really ask for on a slate with only ten pitchers available. This article contains my picks for […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Jack Suwinski, James Outman, and More

It is Week 3 of Breakout Hitters Watch, and so far I'm feeling pretty good about it. This post is one of my favorites to write because we really get into the data and locate some very interesting hitters to add. I learn a ton from this post every week, so I hope the rest […]

Early Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/27/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We at RotoBaller will start giving you both early and main slate daily fantasy picks on getaway days moving forward, as there is always money to be made. Today's early slate is a nice six-game (four on FanDuel) loaded with pitching, as we can make a case to use almost every arm today. That makes […]

Ryan McKenna Records Two Hits Against Boston

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Ryan McKenna was 2-for-2 with an RBI double to beat the Red Sox 6-2 Wednesday. Due to Austin Hays' (hand) absence, McKenna and Terrin Vavra may have an increased chance of getting more playing time. Playing in only 16 games this season so far, McKenna has only had 22 plate appearances. McKenna […]

J.P Crawford Smacks A Grand Slam Wednesday

In Wednesday's Seattle Mariners game, J.P. Crawford had an impressive performance against the Phillies, going 3-for-4 with a double and a grand slam. He kicked off the second inning with a bang, hitting a grand slam off Taijuan Walker, followed by a solo homer from Julio Rodriguez. Crawford's outing included hitting a single in the […]

Tim Anderson Beginning Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (knee) will commence a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte over the weekend. Anderson sustained a left knee sprain, which caused him to miss two weeks of play. He will play a few games in Charlotte to ensure that he is prepared to return to the White Sox lineup before […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative On Javier Baez

X-rays came back negative on Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez (hand), according to the team. Baez is officially being listed with a left-hand contusion and is currently receiving treatment after he left Wednesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers after his first at-bat when he was hit by a pitch in the first inning. The Tigers […]

Javier Baez Departs Following Hit By Pitch Wednesday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez left Wednesday afternoon's contest with the Brewers after being hit on the hand by a pitch from right-hander Freddy Peralta. He was replaced in the lineup by Jonathan Schoop while Zach McKinstry moved from second base to shortstop in Baez's stead. It's brutal timing for Baez to potentially miss time […]

Jorge Mateo Getting Day Off Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo is taking a routine day off during a matinee contest on Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox. Mateo recently missed some time with a hip injury, although he's moved past the issue now and is just getting a breather in a day game. The 27-year-old Dominican has been lights-out in […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/26/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! With matinee baseball spread throughout the day, Wednesday's main slate […]

Early Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/26/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have a five-game matinee on getaway day, and we here at RotoBaller are going to start giving you both early and main slates on getaway days going forward. We realize that there is still money to be won on these slates and you guys are interested, so thank you for that! This article contains […]

The Red Hot Pittsburgh Pirates: Fantasy Baseball Outlooks for Connor Joe, Rodolfo Castro, Vince Velasquez and more

We are 23 games into the major league baseball season, and the last team we expected to succeed going into the season is top of their division. At this stage, the NL Central division leader is the Pittsburgh Pirates. Projected for under 70 wins by most projection systems and sportsbooks, the Pirates have shattered expectations […]

Tim Anderson Runs The Bases Tuesday

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (knee) ran the bases Monday and Tuesday and is on track to begin a rehab assignment soon. The two-time All-Star has been on the injured list since early April after he sprained his knee during a play on defense. Before Anderson was sidelined, he was slashing .298/.327/.404 with nine […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Michael Harris, Corey Seager, Yordan Alvarez, Luis Arraez, J.D. Martinez

Navigating injuries is always a key aspect of finding success in fantasy baseball, even early on in the season. Injuries are unpredictable and it's always a good idea to stack depth on your roster, but following along with the latest injury news could help you make tough start 'em, sit 'em decisions. Just because a […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/26/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! It's a split day in baseball, and we have you covered. First, check out the early-slate preview on the site if you want to get some daytime DFS action, then come back and get your regularly scheduled evening fix with us […]

Fantasy Baseball Buys/Sells - Using Expected Statistics to Find Regression Targets

Using expected offensive statistics such as xBA, xwOBA, and xSLG, we can locate some hitters who could be heading for major regression (positive or negative). Statcast is not a perfect science as there are nuances to batted balls that don't account for human abilities and or limitations. xBA is typically lower for speedsters who can […]

Jackson Holliday - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Jackson Holliday, SS, Baltimore Orioles ANALYSIS: The No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, Holliday has been hitting the ball well in the minors. He has a rare ability to do it all at the plate, whether it be pushing the ball to the opposite field, working counts and drawing walks, or […]

Corey Seager Resumes Baseball Activities

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring), who is on the injured list with a strained hamstring, played catch and took some swings on Monday in Cincinnati for the first time since suffering his injury on April 11 against the Kansas City Royals. He is expected to be out at least four weeks, but it's a […]

Joey Wendle Could Begin Rehab Soon

Miami Marlins infielder Joey Wendle (intercostal) went through a full workout on Monday, and according to MLB.com, the plan is for the 32-year-old to begin a rehab assignment in a couple of days. Wendle played in just four games before being shut down with a right intercostal strain and had no hits over nine plate […]

Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Jackson Holliday, Gavin Williams, Jonatan Clase, And More

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The regular season is in full gear. We're heading into Week 5 of the fantasy baseball season, and while there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in the minor leagues during Week 4. It's imperative to monitor […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/25/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/25/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's Tuesday which means you get me, Jon Anderson, on the premium DFS picks and analysis piece. I hope the season is going well for you all and you're getting your money's worth for RotoBaller […]

Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball? Sterlin Thompson, Tanner Bibee, Kumar Rocker, Evan Carter and more

With the NFL draft happening this week, we are adding a bit of a draft pick theme to this week's six packs. There are three players that were top-10 overall selections, including one prior top-overall pick in this week's player profiles. We will take a look at season-long leaders in a couple of statistical categories […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/25/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Tuesdays are always a fun day to cover MLB DFS as the slates are always lengthy with plenty of options on the board. Speaking to today's slate, we have a nine-game main slate on both DraftKings and FanDuel with a wealth of value to be had. As a result, this nine-game slate locks at 7:05 […]

Jackson Holliday Promoted To High-A

Baltimore Orioles No. 2 prospect Jackson Holliday earned a promotion to High-A Aberdeen on Monday. The decision follows a torrid 13-game stint with Single-A Delmarva to begin the season. In that span, Holliday accrued a .392/.523/.667 slash line, including two home runs, six doubles, one triple, and three stolen bases. The 19-year-old shortstop is still […]

Yu Chang Leaves Monday's Game Early

Boston Red Sox infielder Yu Chang left his team's Monday night game against the Baltimore Orioles with an injury to his left wrist. Chang left in the middle of an at-bat during the seventh inning after going 0-for-3 in the 5-4 loss to Baltimore. The veteran infielder appeared to be in obvious discomfort but there […]