MLB DFS Lineup Picks: Early Slate (7/7): DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball
Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! The focus of this article will be on the 5-game afternoon slate for both DraftKings and the four-game slate over on FanDuel. The Cleveland and Tampa Bay game will only go seven innings, since it is Game 1 of a double header, so they have been left off of the Early... Read More
Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 7/7/21 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 7/7/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 9-game slate on tap tonight, and it will have a ton of offense. There are not many cheap arms to use,... Read More
Diamondbacks Call Up Stuart Fairchild Tuesday
The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled outfielder Stuart Fairchild from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday and optioned outfielder Nick Heath to Reno in a corresponding move. Fairchild, the team's No. 14 prospect per MLB Pipeline, had five home runs in his last 15 games for Reno. The 25-year-old right-handed hitter has a chance to earn an everyday role... Read More
Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Tuesday 7/6
Welcome to another edition of our daily fantasy baseball streamers! Are you playing in leagues with daily moves and looking to beef up those rosters? We here at RotoBaller are there for you and all of your streaming needs. Whether you are just trying to get that elusive category win or you are trying to... Read More
Top 50 Fantasy Baseball Prospects for Week 15
We’re rolling into Week 15 of the 2021 MLB fantasy season and we’ve witnessed a mixed bag of contributions from prospects so far. Many of the big named prospects — like Dylan Carlson, Andrew Vaughn, and Jarred Kelenic — have struggled. We’ve seen excellent (small sample) results from some lesser-known players like Patrick Wisdom, Jake... Read More
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/6/21): MLB DFS Lineups
We have a 14-game main slate on tap tonight, and it should be a fun one. There is plenty of pitching, starting with deGoat himself, Jacob deGrom. I do not love a ton of cheaper pitching options, but I have six or seven I do not mind using: I breakdown a few below but many... Read More
Mets Interested In Asdrubal Cabrera
The New York Mets have been scouting Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Asdrubal Cabrera, who would be a pure rental for New York after he signed a one-year, $1.75 million deal with Arizona last winter. The last-place Diamondbacks are clearly sellers at this year's trade deadline and are willing to move almost anybody on their roster. Cabrera... Read More
Points League Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 15
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... Read More
Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 15
Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 15 of the MLB season (7/5 through 7/11). This weekly piece should be helpful for anyone looking to gain an edge in their league. If you need a fill-in for an injured player or want to exploit some plus matchups in order to gain an edge... Read More
Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Week 15
The All-Star Game starting lineups have officially been announced! I know the guy I'm most excited to see get the starting nod is Adam Frazier. Who are you all excited to see named as a starter? Who are your biggest snubs? With the All-Star Game coming up, that means we won't be back to discussing... Read More
Kole Calhoun To Run Bases On Monday
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun (hamstring) will run the bases on Monday. The 33-year-old had recently reported to Triple-A Reno to prepare for a return to the big club. However, he was removed from a contest on Tuesday after his hamstring ailment flared up, although it may not keep him out much longer. Calhoun is... Read More
Eduardo Escobar Missing Again On Sunday
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar (quadriceps) wasn't in the lineup on Sunday for the series finale against the Giants. Escobar was listed as out because of a quadriceps injury. However, with trade rumors running wild, fantasy managers may have seen the last of him in Arizona. The 32-year-old is batting .249 to go along... Read More
Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15
We have completed another week of MLB action and are now one week closer to the All-Star break. We are halfway through the season, and we are starting to see more new faces that may be fantasy-relevant. Either by injuries or just poor performances, more players are being called up or moving from a bench... Read More
Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to July, where midsummer dreams come true and we all inch closer to championship trophies. Ideally while holding some darn good food from the grill. The waiver wire is also heating up so let's check in on players who are rostered in roughly... Read More
Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Sunday 7/4
Welcome to another edition of our daily fantasy baseball streamers! Are you playing in leagues with daily moves and looking to beef up those rosters? We here at RotoBaller are there for you and all of your streaming needs. Whether you are just trying to get that elusive category win or you are trying to... Read More
Merrill Kelly (SP, ARI) - Week 15 Waiver Wire Pickups
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 13% of leagues ANALYSIS: Given how terribly the Rockies' hitters perform while on the road, almost any pitcher with a matchup against them outside of Coors merits consideration. In the case of Merrill Kelly, there's also some reason to think he's better than his results to this point... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 15 Pitching Adds and Streamers
Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller discusses the fantasy baseball Week 15 waiver wire and looks at some pitchers to add to your roster. These MLB pitchers should be watched or targeted in your roto, points, H2H points leagues & more. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday... Read More
Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 7/4/21 (Premium Content)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! This officially starts Week 14, and MAN was Week 13 exactly what we needed. If my math is correct, that was a 26-13-3 week that resulted in a positive 9.05 units. Within that we had a Wednesday-Saturday stretch where we were up 11.65 units in that 4-day hot streak. Still plenty of... Read More
Ketel Marte Takes At-Bats
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte (hamstring) took at-bats during a practice session on Friday. Although he hasn't been running, it appears as if he is moving in the right direction after being diagnosed with a left hamstring strain nearly a week ago. The 27-year-old is batting .370 this season, so fantasy managers are certainly eagerly... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 15
As we move past the July 4th weekend and make our way to the All-Star game, there continues to be an increase in injuries this year compared to prior years, particularly of the soft tissue variety. These injuries include oblique, groin, hamstring, and back injuries. Not all of the injuries are the same for each player... Read More
Zac Gallen Placed On The 10-Day IL
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain. Gallen left his start early on Friday against the Giants after two-plus innings, surrendering three runs on five hits with three walks. He received an MRI earlier on Saturday and was placed on the IL... Read More
Eduardo Escobar Not Starting On Saturday
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar is not in the lineup on Saturday vs. the San Francisco Giants. Escobar started on Friday and went 2-for-4 with a solo home run but is getting the day off on Saturday. This could just be a day of rest for him but he's been the subject of trade... Read More
Pavin Smith Hits Second Homer In Last Week
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Pavin Smith hit his second home run in his last seven games in an 11-4 loss to the Giants on Friday night. Smith finished 1-for-4 with a solo home run against San Francisco, as he is now slashing .240/.269/.520 with three RBI and three runs scored over his last seven games. He's... Read More
Eduardo Escobar Singles, Homers In Loss Friday
Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eduardo Escobar went 2-for-4 with a home run, one RBI and two runs scored in an 11-4 loss to the Giants on Friday night. It was Escobar's 18th home run of the year, and his third over his last 15 games as he is now slashing .280/.333/.560 with 11 RBI and... Read More
Zac Gallen Dealing With Hamstring Injury
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (hamstring) left his start early on Friday against the San Francisco Giants with right hamstring tightness. Manager Torey Lovullo said that Gallen will undergo an MRI exam on Saturday, so we should know more on the severity of the injury soon. The right-hander wasn't sharp before the injury, allowing... Read More
The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Relief Pitcher Rankings
We're onto July, meaning it's the second half of the season and our time to gripe about the All-Star Game selections. Pitchers are still adjusting to life with sticky checks and all we can do is put on a brave face. Hit the All-Star break in stride with my top 101 RP Baller Ranks, which... Read More
The Bigger Picture - Where We've Gone Wrong This Year
Expectations are a dangerous thing. They can dictate our decision-making processes well into the future and prevent us from seeing things as they truly are. The baseball season is the longest of any professional team sport, spanning eight full months including spring training. That means a lot will change throughout the course of the season... Read More
FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (7/3/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
Just a seven-game slate over on FanDuel tonight, and we thankfully don't have any weather issues to worry about as the highest chance of rain is in Washington at just 16%. Selecting a pitcher is going to be tricky - Kershaw is the only ace on the board and exactly seven of the 14 teams... Read More
Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 7/3/21 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 7/3/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in both the early AND main slates - I thought I would try to hit both today since we have so many early games. These are daily outlier... Read More
Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 7/3/21 (Premium Content)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! This officially starts Week 14, and MAN was Week 13 exactly what we needed. If my math is correct, that was a 26-13-3 week that resulted in a positive 9.05 units. Within that we had a Wednesday-Saturday stretch where we were up 11.65 units in that 4-day hot streak. Still plenty of... Read More