Florio's Bullpen Report - Monitoring Early Season Bullpen Usage (Week 3)

We are just two weeks into the baseball season, but it has been long enough to get some answers when it comes to questionable bullpens. Others have left us with even more questions.  The important thing to remember is that while we only have two weeks of data to go by -- it is still […]

Alek Thomas Registers Two Doubles Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas was 2-for-4 Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Thomas had two doubles in the 7-3 win. The 22-year-old has only three hits in the first 12 games with the Diamondbacks. Fantasy managers will need more from Thomas as the season progresses, as he is carrying a low batting average of .200. […]

Perspectives On Patience From The Press Box - Fantasy Baseball Insider Report

Welcome back to our annual Fantasy Baseball Insider series on RotoBaller.com, where we take you inside Major League Baseball clubhouses, press boxes, and front offices for exclusive insights that provide a completely unique edge on the competition. We give you an all-access pass to information and takes, along with comprehensive fantasy breakdowns. On the condition […]

Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball? Jo Adell, Matthew Liberatore, Brandon Pfaadt and more

Welcome to the 2023 Minor League Baseball season, and to a new weekly prospects series here at RotoBaller. Each week, I will review top performers from fantasy baseball prospects across the minor leagues from the previous week. I'll highlight a six-pack of hitters and pitchers -- discussing if a player’s performance is “real,” if more […]

Drey Jameson Impressive On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Drey Jameson was recently shifted from the bullpen to the starting rotation. The loss of veteran right-hander Zach Davies (oblique) has made an opening for Jameson in the starting rotation. The 25-year-old took full advantage of that during Wednesday's outing. He threw four shutout innings during Wednesday's win over the Milwaukee […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Re-Enters Starting Lineup Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is back in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the visiting Milwaukee Brewers. Gurriel got the night off last night with Corbin Burnes on the mound for Milwaukee but also because he's scuffled out of the gate with his new club. Acquired from the Blue Jays in an off-season blockbuster, […]

Christian Walker Back In Starting Lineup Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker will return to the starting lineup Wednesday after sitting out Tuesday versus the Brewers. It was a good day to give Walker his first breather of the season, not only because Corbin Burnes was on the mound for Milwaukee, but Walker has really struggled to begin the season. After […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/12/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! We have a split day as we arrive in the middle of the week. Nine games in the afternoon and six in the evening. Both sites chose to go different routes for today's slate, and I'll try to cover as much […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Updated Rankings for 2023 Redraft (Week 3)

The MLB season is already humming along into its second full week and all full-season minor league levels are now in full swing as well with Single-A and Double-A kicking off late last week. Although it's still very early, we've already seen prospects making an impact at the MLB level with several high-profile promotions already. […]

Brandon Pfaadt - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Brandon Pfaadt, SP, Arizona Diamondbacks ANALYSIS: The Diamondbacks drafted Pfaadt in the fifth (and final) round of the 2020 draft out of Bellarmine University (total student enrollment of just under 3,000). From the moment he got on the mound, he’s shown he was more than a small-school talent, however, showing four pitches that at […]

Diamondbacks vs. Brewers Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (4/11)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Milwaukee Brewers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Tuesday, April 11th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Pitcher Starts from Week 2

Welcome back to "Are You For Real?", a weekly column where we take starting pitchers who had surprisingly good starts over the past week and put them under the microscope to determine whether they're legit or just smoke and mirrors. This week we're looking at a pair of pitchers who've had shaky track records up […]

Andrew Chafin Strikes Out Side, Earns Save Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Andrew Chafin picked up his second save of the season in Monday's 3-0 win over the Brewers. Chafin entered to pitch the ninth inning up by three and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with three strikeouts. The veteran has converted both of his save opportunities and has yet to allow a run […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/11/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It's Tuesday and we have a 10-game main MLB DFS slate on our hands at both DraftKings and FanDuel! It's going to be a busy day across Major League Baseball with games beginning at 6:10 PM ET, however, we're here to cover the main slate on both sites! As a result, this 10-game slate locks […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. And just like that, we've got another week of baseball in the history books. The 2023 season brings new rules and challenges, but that's exciting! Let's navigate these uncharted waters together and wade into the waiver waters. As always, I must caution you to […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/10/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/10/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hey RotoBaller Nation, it's Thunder Dan and I am going to be guiding you through our Monday Premium DFS picks every Monday this season! There are 14 games being played today, but just 9 games […]

Alek Thomas Logs RBI Single, Swipes Bag In Sunday's Win

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Alek Thomas went 1-for-5 with an RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base in Sunday's 11-6 win over the Dodgers. With runners on first and second, Thomas laced a single off Michael Grove in the bottom of the third inning to give the Diamondbacks the 4-3 lead. The 22-year-old started the […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include: Joey Wiemer, Michael Fulmer, Oscar Colas, Pierce Johnson

Can you believe it RotoBallers? It's already Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season. Today is the second article of the weekly waiver wire rankings series as of April 9th. Week 3 features players such as Joey Wiemer, Michael Fulmer, Orlando Arcia, Oscar Colas, and Pierce Johnson. Read more to see where these players rank […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/10/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

I hope everyone enjoyed their Easter Sunday. We move into Monday with a nine-game main slate with some intriguing matchups. Pitching looks very good on today's slate as we have various options at our disposal. It looks like ownership in pitching is spread out tonight although there is an option up top that I will […]

Drey Jameson Moving Into Starting Rotation

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Drey Jameson will shift into the starting rotation, according to manager Torey Lovullo. This was expected to happen with Zach Davies (oblique) heading to the injured list. Jameson has been pitching in long relief for the D-Backs after failing to earn a rotation spot this spring. He has a 2.26 ERA, 1.20 […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Absent From The Lineup On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Gurriel Jr. is coming off a three-hit, three RBI performance in Saturday's contest against Los Angeles but he's getting the day off on Sunday. The recently recalled Pavin Smith is starting at designated hitter and […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 3

Welcome to Week 3 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitters. We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets 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 […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/9/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/9/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're rolling into the second weekend of the MLB season with an early main slate on both sites. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to help you gain a […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 3

Can you believe it RotoBallers? Week 3 of the MLB season is already here. We are looking at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 3 - April 10 through April 16. For those new to this series, each week our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers - Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts for Week 3

With the beginning of the season out of the way, we are back to a normal schedule this week. Most leagues will have run from March 30 to April 9 for week one, but some will have had two weeks, so we're calling this week three. There are a ton of aces with two starts […]

1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 3 (2023)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to Week 3 (already?) of the 2023 MLB season and the second edition of our first-base and third-base waiver wire pickups. In the article below you will find our first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 3 - April 10 through April 16. As we enter the upcoming […]

2B/SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 3

Welcome back to Week 3 of middle-infield waiver wire options, and Happy Easter to all who celebrate. We've got over a full week of baseball in the rear-view mirror and we're starting to get some clarity on playing-time situations around the league. In the first couple of series, most managers like to get their whole […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Report for Week 3

We’re rounding around week three of the fantasy baseball season. I know it takes some time to settle in, but there is no time to waste. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will outline the upcoming schedule, two-start pitchers, and a […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (4/9/23)

It's Easter Sunday and today is packed with baseball with all 30 teams in action! We don't have too many aces on the mound today, but we have plenty of middle-of-the-rotation arms in good spots that we can target with strikeout props and plenty of bad pitchers that we can target with hitters for some […]

Drey Jameson May Enter The Rotation

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Drey Jameson may enter the starting rotation. Zach Davies (oblique) exited Saturday's win over the Los Angeles Dodgers because of an oblique strain. Manager Torey Lovullo provided an update on Davies, indicating the righty could miss "weeks." While the skipper declined to specify who would take Davies' spot in the rotation, […]