Week 21 Waiver Wire Rankings: TJ Friedl, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Zack Gelof, Brady Singer, Gavin Williams, Cole Ragans, and more

Welcome back RotoBallers, to another edition of the fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 21 -- August 14 through August 20. There are just over 45 days left of the regular season to be played as fantasy managers scout the waiver wire to help them add pieces for a championship run. More top prospects […]

Merrill Kelly Fans 11 Monday, Takes No-Decision

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly took a tough no-decision in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Rockies. After exiting his last start early with a leg cramp, Kelly pitched six innings in this start, allowing two runs on five hits (including two solo home runs) and a walk with 11 strikeouts. The 34-year-old has had […]

Christian Walker Goes Yard In Loss To Colorado

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, three RBI, and a strikeout in a 6-4 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Monday. Walker was responsible for 3/4 of the D-Backs run production in this one. He put Arizona on the board in the top of the first inning […]

Diamondbacks Option Jake McCarthy To Triple-A

The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned outfielder Jake McCarthy to Triple-A Reno on Monday and recalled outfielder Kyle Lewis from the minors in a corresponding move. Lewis is serving as the designated hitter for Arizona and is batting fifth in the lineup on Monday against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The 26-year-old McCarthy has a career-high […]

Jordan Lawlar Promoted To Triple-A

The Arizona Diamondbacks are promoting shortstop Jordan Lawlar, the team's top overall prospect per MLB Pipeline, to Triple-A Reno on Monday. Lawlar is the third-ranked shortstop prospect and the No. 10 prospect in all of baseball. He gets the promotion after slashing .263/.366/.474 with 15 home runs, 23 doubles, three triples, 48 RBI, 33 stolen […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/14/23 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/14/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Just eight games on a Monday, but that's plenty of action to have a pretty fun DFS slate. Let's see where we want to go...   Starting Pitchers Each day we try to give you […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/14/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We're back at it on a Monday after a fantastic trip to OBX with the family for a vacation. I want to thank Dan Palyo and Tommy Bell for covering my articles last week. I have been really into DFS lately, so I added my chart to the article today, which I will explain later. […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (8/14/23)

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! As a washed baseball player myself, it's simply not enough to get my fix in a men's league, so here I am betting on the pros from my couch. I'm stoked to be back to provide some MLB picks again this year. We had a rough regular season in the articles in […]

Paul Sewald Records Back-To-Back Saves

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald picked up his 23rd save of the season Sunday in a 5-4 win over the San Diego Padres. Sewald tossed a scoreless ninth, allowing just a walk while striking out one. After a blown save in his first opportunity with Arizona, Sewald has bounced back with a couple of scoreless […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 21

Welcome to Week 21 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of August 14 - August 20, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN, Yahoo!, or Fantrax. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because we know […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Taking A Seat On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the San Diego Padres. This looks to just be a day of rest for the 29-year-old, who's been hot over the last few weeks. He's rocking a 1.010 OPS across the last 12 contests (44 at-bats). Overall, he's slashing […]

Gabriel Moreno Activated From The 10-Day IL

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (shoulder) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday. The 23-year-old catcher has been on the shelf since late July while dealing with left shoulder inflammation. He's compiled a .270/.316/.360 triple-slash line to go along with three home runs, 28 RBI, and four stolen bases over 222 at-bats […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Most of your league trade deadlines have now passed and that means it is just you and the waiver wire now. Fantasy baseball's marathon is nearing the home stretch of September, and that means expanded rosters and prospect parties. Things may feel "settled" and […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/13/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 21

This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 21 -- August 14 through August 20. Whether your team is derailed by injuries or you’re simply ready to give up on your draft day darlings, navigating the waiver wire will be crucial to finding long-term success in fantasy baseball.  As […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 21

We've reached the dog days of summer and the playoff races are rounding into form -- both in the MLB and in fantasy leagues. Now is the time to find that impact player from waivers for the stretch run to help bring home a title. This week's edition features several young players who are already […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 21

We are coming up on Week 21 of the fantasy baseball season. The calendar flips to August, and the fantasy baseball playoffs push to the forefront of our brains. But you can't let that stress you out. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (August 14 - August 20)

Welcome back to our Two-Start Pitcher Streamers article - Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts for Week 21, from August 14 to August 20. With few teams with seven games on their schedule this week, we're looking at fewer two-start pitchers than usual. Despite that, there are ample chances for you to get ahead with some […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 21

Welcome to another week of sifting through top hitter streamers, RotoBallers! We are looking ahead at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 21 -- Monday, August 14 through Sunday, August 20. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Josh Jung, Byron Buxton, Walker Buehler, Joe Musgrove, Ryan Helsley and more

We are now deep in the dog days of the summer. The playoff races are heating up like the weather and anything can happen. The same can be said of the fantasy baseball season. We are at the point where league trade deadlines have mostly come and gone. We are now left with who we […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/12/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/12/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have ourselves a nice 10-game slate tonight for the MAIN slate on Saturday night. That's more than we usually get on a weekend! With so many options on the mound and at the plate, […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/12/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Yesterday was another full slate of games for Friday. We have a lot of Saturday games to get to for today's main slate, so let's go! This article contains my picks for the main slate on Saturday, August 12, 2023, for both DraftKings and FanDuel, which locks at 7:05 PM ET. The lineup picks will […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Gleyber Torres, Zack Gelof, Wilmer Flores

Welcome RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball breakout hitters article for Week 20. As always, we are here to bring you a few MLB hitters whose advanced metrics are popping out. My name is Joshua Costello, and I will be giving you 3-5 hitter names that seem to have sustainable improved production this season. Most of […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/11/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Another full slate of games for Friday is on tap. We have a lot to get to with the main slate and not a lot of time, so let's go! This article contains my picks for the main slate on Friday, August 11, 2023, for both DraftKings and FanDuel, which locks at 7:05 PM ET. […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (8/11/23)

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! As a washed baseball player myself, it's simply not enough to get my fix in a men's league, so here I am betting on the pros from my couch. I'm stoked to be back to provide some MLB picks again this year. We had a rough regular season in the articles in […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Shane McClanahan, Tyler Glasnow, Carlos Rodon, Jordan Romano, more

Key fantasy baseball pitchers are added to the injury headlines every week, and this week is certainly no different. The MLB postseason is just over two months away, so fantasy managers must continue to stay locked in and monitor the latest injury updates. Let's take a look at the top injured pitchers including Shane McClanahan, […]

Overvalued, Undervalued Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Fantasy Baseball (Week 20)

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball. It's almost as important 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 witness their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Zack Gelof, Mike Tauchman, Davis Schneider, Emerson Hancock, more

Welcome RotoBallers to our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings list for Week 21 - August 7 through August 13 to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. The Mariners called up top pitcher prospect Emerson Hancock, and he made his MLB debut on Wednesday. Hancock […]

Merrill Kelly Leaves Early With Leg Cramp

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly (leg) left his start early on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a right-leg cramp. Normally a leg cramp wouldn't be considered very serious, but Kelly just missed a month with a blood clot in his right calf. If this injury is related at all, it could send the […]

Aaron Sanchez Signs With Diamondbacks

Free-agent starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez has agreed on a minor-league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Sanchez was released by the Minnesota Twins a few weeks ago. He made eight appearances (three starts) with the Twins last season, but didn't pitch too well. The 31-year-old hasn't pitched in the MLB yet this season and is expected […]