DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/1/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering the final DFS slate of the regular season. I'm aware that NFL season is underway, but I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of MLB games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! Today's main slate features a rare 15-game matinee mix. The... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/30/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! We had a jam-packed 13-game main slate on Friday, and Saturday should be more of the same, albeit in a slightly smaller sample. This is the last Saturday of the regular season, so let's end on a high note! This article contains my picks for the 11-game main slate on Saturday, September... Read More
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/29/23 (Premium Content)
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/29/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's a 13-game Friday night slate on both sites that kicks off at 7:05 EST. We are going to have to be somewhat careful today as some teams who have clinched their playoff seed could... Read More
Bryce Jarvis Serving As Opener For Arizona
Arizona Diamondbacks rookie right-hander Bryce Jarvis is serving as the opener for the series finale in Chicago against the White Sox on Thursday. It will be Jarvis' first "start" of his career after making nine relief appearances in his first major-league season in 2023. In those nine appearances, the 25-year-old has been solid for the... Read More
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Returns For Diamondbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (shoulder) is in left field and is batting sixth against the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Touki Toussaint on Thursday. Gurriel is right back in there after being scratched from Wednesday's starting lineup due to left-shoulder tightness that he experienced while taking batting practice. The 29-year-old has been a... Read More
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Could Return Thursday
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (shoulder) was scratched from Wednesday's win over the Chicago White Sox after feeling tightness in his left shoulder while taking batting practice. Gurriel said after Wednesday's game that he was feeling much better and he could return to the series finale on Thursday in... Read More
Brandon Pfaadt Delivers In Key Spot For D-backs Wednesday
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Pfaadt was on his game when his club needed him on Wednesday in a key 3-0 win over the hosting Chicago White Sox. The D-backs are in a four-way dogfight for the final two Wild Card spots in the National League alongside the Cubs, Marlins, and Reds but the young right-hander... Read More
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Scratched With Shoulder Discomfort
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (shoulder) was scratched from Wednesday's starting lineup against the Chicago White Sox with left-shoulder discomfort, according to the team. With Gurriel heading to the bench, Jake McCarthy entered Arizona's lineup in right field and hit seventh against White Sox right-hander Luis Patino. For now, the 29-year-old Gurriel should be... Read More
Zach Davies Designated For Assignment
The Arizona Diamondbacks designated right-hander Zach Davies for assignment on Wednesday and recalled pitcher Justin Martinez from the minors in a corresponding move. Apparently the D-backs had seen enough with Davies after he allowed four earned runs on eight hits in just three innings in a no-decision against the Chicago White Sox in his start... Read More
Do These Prospects Matter for Dynasty Baseball (Week 27)? James Triantos, Jonathan Ornelas, Mason Montgomery, more!
After focusing on playoff teams in A-ball in last week's edition, this week we're focused on the upper minors and a host of players who are playing in the playoffs for upper minors (Double-A and Triple-A) teams. Triple-A only has two leagues, so we are taking players from three of the four guaranteed teams and... Read More
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/27/23 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! It's the final Wednesday of the regular season, and there are eight games to populate the featured contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. There are also games earlier in the day, but they are not a part of either site's main slate.... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/26/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! Another day, another 11-game slate following a double-header on Monday Night Football. But we're here for baseball and have great matchups tonight, so let's dig in! Stacks I'll be focusing on for tonight's slate include the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, Colorado Rockies, Texas Rangers, and the Seattle Mariners.... Read More
Ketel Marte Feeling Better, Returns Against White Sox
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (illness) is back at second base and is hitting second in the batting order on Tuesday against right-hander Jose Urena and the Chicago White Sox. Marte had missed the last two games due to a stomach bug, but he made a pinch-hitting appearance in Monday's loss to the New... Read More
Ketel Marte Walks In Pinch-Hitting Appearance
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (illness) didn't start Monday's 6-4 loss to the New York Yankees in the Bronx, but he entered the contest as a pinch-hitter and drew a walk. After pinch-hitting, Marte stayed in the game to play second base for the conclusion of the loss. The 29-year-old has missed the last... Read More
2024 Fantasy Baseball: Projecting The First Round
With the 2023 season winding down, it's never to early to look ahead and start preparing for 2024. Yes, I'm aware it's still September and we have a few games left to go this season, but I wanted to look ahead to next draft season and project how I think the first two rounds of... Read More
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 9/26/23 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! It's the final Tuesday of the regular season. FanDuel elected not to include the second game of the Dodgers-Rockies doubleheader in its contests tonight, so there are 10 games on its main slate. Meanwhile, DraftKings included it and has 11 games... Read More
Ketel Marte Absent From Lineup On Monday
Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (illness) remains out of the starting lineup on Monday against the New York Yankees. Geraldo Perdomo is starting at the keystone and will hit in the nine-hole against Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt. Marte will miss his second straight game while being under the weather, but he's apparently feeling better... Read More
Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (9/25/23)
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... Read More
Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 27
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups recommendations for Week 27 of the fantasy baseball season (September 25 - October 1). I'm Dawn Tepper, and I'll be digging through the waiver wires this week to see how I can help you during one of the season's last weeks. With football... Read More
Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 27
Welcome to Week 27 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of September 25- October 1, 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 points... Read More
Week 27 Waiver Wire Rankings: Michael King, Willi Castro, Evan Carter, Ryan O'Hearn, Junior Caminero, TJ Friedl, more
RotoBallers, it's the final edition of Sunday's fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 27 -- September 25 through October 1. There is only one week left in the season, so let's finish strong and secure those fantasy baseball championships. The Rays called up top third base prospect Junio Caminero, who made his debut on... Read More
The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 27
Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 27. This is our weekly article looking at players whom fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. For the final week of the season, we're going to go through all 30 MLB teams and pick out one... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/24/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. I'm aware that NFL season is underway, but I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of MLB games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! Today's main slate features a robust 12-game matinee mix. The weather looks like it... 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. It's time to bring home the championships with players who are set up for success in the here and now. The Rockies are going back to Coors for the week, six teams play seven games as of now (SEA, TEX, ARI, NYY, LAD, COL),... Read More
Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 27
We are coming up on Week 27 of the fantasy baseball season. It's championship week, and that trophy is right in front of you. But you can't get complacent now; you can't slip up. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will... Read More
Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (September 25 - October 1)
Welcome back to our Two-Start Pitcher Streamers article - Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts for Week 27, from September 25 to October 1. We're looking at a variety of two-start pitchers this week. For those new to this recurring column, each week this fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify starting pitchers expected to... Read More
Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 27
This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 27 -- September 25 through October 1. Whether your team is derailed by injuries or slumping bats, navigating the waiver wire will be crucial to finding long-term success in fantasy baseball. As we approach the home stretch of the season, it's... Read More
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 9/23/23
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... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/22/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Happy Friday, RotoBallers! Another day, another 11-game slate following a Thursday Night Football game that saw another bludgeoning of the New York Giants. But we're here for baseball and have lots of great matchups tonight, so let's dig in! Some of my target stacks and bats tonight include Minnesota vs. the Angels, San Diego vs.... Read More
Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (9/22/23)
We've reached the penultimate big Friday night slate of the regular season, and fortunately, there are still plenty of teams with postseason-related incentive. Pitcher props are a bit trickier this time of season with some workloads being managed carefully, but I've honed in on two arms I feel are in good spots and a trio... Read More