Riley Smith To Make First MLB Start On Saturday

The Arizona Diamondbacks have announced that Riley Smith will start Saturday's home game against the Cincinnati Reds. He is taking Caleb Smith's spot in the rotation as Caleb Smith has been moved to the bullpen. Riley Smith made his 2021 season debut last Saturday, working in relief of Caleb Smith. Riley pitched five innings in […]

Kole Calhoun Activated From Injured List, Starting On Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kole Calhoun (knee) has been activated from the injured list. He will make his season debut against Tyler Mahle and the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, hitting second in the order and playing right field. Calhoun had a solid first year with the Diamondbacks in 2020, slashing .226/.338/.526 with 16 home runs and […]

Ketel Marte Placed On Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday, a day after injuring his right hamstring against the Colorado Rockies. In a corresponding move, the team recalled Andrew Young. Manager Torey Lovullo said that Marte will likely have an MRI exam when the team returns home. It's a blow […]

Friday Focus: Everybody Hurts

Last week, we talked about the value of a fresh start. Hope spring trainings eternal, and the beginning of a new season always inspires at least some level of optimism for every baseball fan. Maybe your team isn't contending, but even the worst teams have a couple of players or prospects who might take a […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 4/9 - PrizePicks

Hello everybody and welcome! We have finally reached Opening Week for the 2021 MLB season and that means our new friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 4/9 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 4/9 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. High-Priced Aces These are your studs who are worth paying up for on this slate. It makes sense to deploy these guys as your cash game plays on FanDuel and as your SP1 on DraftKings based on […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 4/9/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 4/9/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 6-game slate on tap today, and there are some interesting games we really want to attack. The pitching is locked into […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/9/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! It's just over a week into the season, and I have to tell myself every day not to overreact in my season-long leagues to the early trends. That's part of the reason I love DFS. You can overreact a bit because you can play the hot hand and grab whoever you want each […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Friday 4/9

The return of baseball means the return of injuries, surprise benchings, and other random events that keep ballplayers off the field. This could leave fantasy managers in daily leagues scrambling to find fill-in players to plug the gaps. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (4/9/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

As has been commonplace thus far this season, we have a split MLB schedule on Friday, with the afternoon ledger beginning at 3:10pm ET. However, for the purposes of this article, we’ll focus on the six-game main night slate on FanDuel. The modest number of games carry a bit of extra intrigue because some of […]

Bell's Best Bets - Premium MLB Betting Picks for 4/9/2021

What's up, RotoBallers! Welcome to Week 2 of Bell's Best Bets. If you're reading this, it means you've decided to stick with me despite a lackluster first few days of the MLB season. As my numbers displayed last season and as many MLB handicappers have stated, betting baseball everyday is a GRIND. There will be […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Thursday 4/8

Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues no doubt already have holes to fill with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider in fantasy baseball daily leagues. Additionally, these recommendations can be useful for fantasy […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (4/8/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

I hit big with my McMahon call the other day. But that's just one of many calls I've nailed lately as part of a not too shabby start. Let's see if I can keep it going with my Thursday FanDuel lineup picks. Unlike my previous two previews, there is far less pitching talent on the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/8/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have an interesting 7-game slate on tap today. A few "stud" pitchers to pay for in Berrios, Burnes, and even Lance Lynn. Other than that, the pitching is very suspect, and some decisions will need to be made. When it comes to bats, DK did a decent job with pricing. There are not many […]

Ketel Marte Injures Hamstring On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman/outfielder Ketel Marte (hamstring) left Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies with an apparent right hamstring injury. He pulled up running to first base, appeared to grab at his hamstring, fell to the outfield grass, and had to be helped off the field by the Arizona training staff. While the extent of […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 4/8/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheat Sheet for 4/8/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.    Top Tournament Stacks for 4/8/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 4/8/21 (Premium Content)

We're now one week into the Major League Baseball season and beginning to see some trends start to emerge. The Reds offense appears to have woken up, the Athletics may still be asleep, and the Brewers still love to strike out. The new baseball has led to max exit velocity going up, but the ball […]

Zac Gallen Slated To Throw 80 Pitches In Simulated Game

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (forearm) is slated to throw 80 pitches in a simulated game at the team's alternate site. Gallen tossed 60 pitches in his last outing, so he seems to be building up his arm well as he recovers from his hairline fracture. While he is progressing quickly, beat writer Nick […]

Chris Devenski Placed On Restricted List

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Chris Devenski (personal) was placed on the restricted list on Wednesday. Manager Torey Lovullo said that the move was made for persona reasons, though he did note that it's not COVID-related. It's currently unclear how long the team will be without Devenski. His absence should leave the ninth-inning in Arizona up-for-grabs […]

Caleb Smith Moves From Rotation To Bullpen

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Caleb Smith has been moved from the starting rotation to the bullpen, according to The Athletic's Zach Buchanan. Manager Torey Lovullo made the announcement on Wednesday, after Smith's rough outing on Saturday in which he allowed four runs — three earned — on five hits and three walks in three innings against […]

Chris Devenski Blows Save Tuesday Night

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Chris Devenski blew the save opportunity on Tuesday night, allowing one run on one hit with one strikeout in an inning of work. Devenski's only mistake was a two-out, game-tying home run by Sam Hilliard that sent the game into extra innings. While he blew the save, Tuesday's appearance seems to […]

Stefan Crichton Likely Not In Mix For Saves

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Stefan Crichton is likely not in the mix for save opportunities going forward, as he recorded two outs in the seventh inning of Tuesday night's extra-innings victory over Colorado. Three of Crichton's four appearances so far have come in the seventh inning or earlier, and in his one game finished this […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Wednesday 4/7

Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues no doubt already have holes to fill with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider in fantasy baseball daily leagues. Additionally, these recommendations can be useful for fantasy […]

Updated Top 50 Redraft Prospects - Week 2

The 2021 season is finally upon us. Games are underway and rookies are already making their impacts felt. Last season, even with the shortened season, multiple rookies had major fantasy impacts including Kyle Lewis, Jake Cronenworth, and Alec Bohm. As always, Rotoballer will be with you throughout the season to help guide you through the […]

Stephen Vogt Launches Second Homer Of 2021

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Stephen Vogt went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and three runs scored in a 10-8 victory over the Rockies on Tuesday. That was Vogt's second home run of the year, as he put up this performance while coming off the bench as a defensive replacement in the sixth inning. Vogt […]

Christian Walker Hits First Homer Of Season On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker hit his first home run of 2021 on Tuesday night, as he went 1-for-7 with a homer, two RBI and two runs scored in an extra-innings win over Colorado. It's been a bit of a slow start for Walker, who is 3-for-21 to open the year, but he should […]

Ketel Marte Doubles Twice In Win Tuesday Night

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Ketel Marte led the way in a 10-8 victory over the Rockies on Tuesday, finishing 3-for-7 with two doubles, two RBI and a run scored. Marte's two-run double in the top of the 13th inning proved the deciding factor in the game's outcome, as he now has a hit in each of […]

Josh Rojas (2B/OF, ARI) - Week 2 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 24% of leagues ANALYSIS:  Josh Rojas was one of the stars of the Cactus League this year for Arizona, slashing .347/.405/.583 with four home runs.  While those numbers are gaudy, maybe even more relevant is the fact that he was among the leaders in plate appearances across […]

Kevin Ginkel Was Unavailable Due To Illness On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Kevin Ginkel (illness) was one of the team's only relievers who didn't take to the mound on Tuesday. The Diamondbacks went 13 innings deep against the Colorado Rockies. Along the way, relievers Chris Devenski and Yoan Lopez both blew save opportunities. After the game, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that Ginkel […]

Zac Gallen Scheduled For An Outing On Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen (forearm) is scheduled for another outing on Wednesday at the team's alternate site. Gallen was able to throw 60 pitches this past Saturday, though he was still unable to incorporate any curveballs into his arsenal, as the pitch still causes him some discomfort. Manager Torey Lovullo had said that […]