Early Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/12/23): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a solid early slate on our Saturday with five of the 16 games getting underway just after lunch. The first game of the Braves/Mutts twin bill at CitiField is in this one, and since it was a scheduled day/night twin bill, we get the regularly scheduled game in the main slate. I love […]

Jarren Duran Takes A Seat Against Lefty

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran is starting Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers on the bench with left-hander Tarik Skubal on the mound for Detroit. In Duran's absence, Rob Refsnyder will start in left field and bat leadoff for Boston in the series opener. Adam Duvall will shift to center field. Duran has been […]

Justin Turner Remains Out Of Boston's Lineup

Boston Red Sox infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner (heel) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the visiting Detroit Tigers. It's an issue that has been bothering Turner since July 31, and he now hasn't played since Monday of this week. Turner wants to continue playing through an injury that he said typically has […]

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 […]

MLB Underdog Predictions - Today's DFS Prop Picks for Friday, August 11, 2023

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! Welcome to our Underdog Fantasy MLB DFS prop picks for Friday, August 11, 2023. Welcome back to our DFS series covering Underdog Fantasy contests! We will continue to focus on the MLB DFS props offered on Underdog called Higher/Lower (Over/Under). Higher/Lower is traditional over/under DFS prop picks – whether you think pitchers […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Bo Bichette, Luis Robert Jr., Bryce Harper, Cedric Mullins, Kris Bryant, more

Heading into weekend MLB action, plenty of key fantasy hitters are dealing with minor or major ailments. Needless to say, fantasy managers must be ready to pivot if a core piece of their lineup is out of action. Let's take a look at injured hitters including Bo Bichette, Luis Robert Jr., Bryce Harper, Cedric Mullins, […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Carlos Rodon, Joe Musgrove, Jordan Romano, Hunter Greene, more

Weekend MLB action is almost here, but it's time to dive into the latest injury headlines for fantasy pitchers. Fantasy baseball season will be wrapping up before we know it, so managers must stay tuned to ensure they stay competitive. Let's take a look at the top injured pitchers including Carlos Rodon, Joe Musgrove, Jordan […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/11/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/11/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have ourselves a nice 13-game slate tonight for the MAIN slate on Friday night. With so many options on the mound and at the plate, I am here to help you break it all […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (8/11/23)

We've got another big Friday night slate on tap, and each passing day only builds more urgency as the season enters its stretch run. There are plenty of appealing matchups for both pitchers and hitters on Friday. When it comes to the latter, I'll be daring to be a little different by targeting big days […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Friday, August 11, 2023

Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Friday, August 11, 2023. The 2023 MLB season is underway here at RotoBaller, and we have you covered with some terrific plays from our friends over at PrizePicks. PrizePicks is a great DFS fantasy picks site where you can choose to select plays in terms of […]

Kenley Jansen Slams Door On Royals Thursday

Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen breezed through the Kansas City Royals to secure his 26th save of the season on Thursday in a 2-0 win. Jansen struck out a pair while not allowing a baserunner. With this outing, the veteran closer lowers his ERA to 3.05 and his WHIP to 1.25 while striking out […]

Chris Sale Expected To Go Four Innings Friday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that the team expects left-hander Chris Sale (shoulder) to make the start on Friday against the Detroit Tigers and go four innings. The Red Sox are bringing Sale back from the injured list after he made just two minor-league rehab starts, so it's no surprise that he'll be […]

Justin Turner Out Again Thursday

Boston Red Sox infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner (heel) remains out of the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Kansas City Royals. Trevor Story is serving as the designated hitter again and is batting fifth, while Pablo Reyes starts at the 6 and hits leadoff against Royals left-handed opener Austin Cox. It's Turner's third […]

James Paxton In Search Of Bounce-Back Effort Thursday

Boston Red Sox pitcher James Paxton will look to bounce back Thursday night when he takes the ball at home versus the Kansas City Royals. The veteran left-hander was touched up for three homers and four earned runs across five innings his last time out against the Blue Jays, the second time in his last […]

Pablo Reyes Moves Into Leadoff Spot Thursday

Boston Red Sox infielder Pablo Reyes is hitting out of the leadoff spot for Thursday's series finale versus the Kansas City Royals and left-hander Austin Cox. It's the first start of the season for Reyes in the leadoff spot while he has not started a game hitting higher than the six-hole in the lineup. The […]

Justin Turner To Fight Through Heel Injury

Boston Red Sox infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner (heel) is dealing with a left-heel bone bruise that typically requires four to six weeks of rest. However, Turner said on Wednesday that he plans to play through the injury, although the Red Sox are giving him a couple days off this week. When the 38-year-old veteran does […]

Today's MLB Betting Picks - Odds, Expert Predictions, and Best Bets (08/10/23)

We have a short eight-game MLB schedule on this Thursday, August 10 afternoon and evening! We have four afternoon games on tap while we will sort through four evening games and grab some value off the board. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now officially partnered with various sportsbooks […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/10/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Today I am Lenny Harris. A late-inning pinch hitter for MLB DFS today. We have a lot to get to with an eight-game slate and not a lot of time, so let's go! This article contains my picks for the four-game main slate on Thursday, August 10, 2023, for both DraftKings and FanDuel, which locks […]

Kenley Jansen Closes Out Wednesday's Victory

Boston Red Sox right-hander Kenley Jansen came into Wednesday's contest against the Kansas City Royals in the ninth inning with a 4-2 lead. He allowed one run and a walk but struck out one and earned the save, his 25th of the season. Jansen continues to pitch well at age 35, sporting a 3.13 ERA, […]

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 […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (8/10/23)

One final day on the prop bet beat today for me this week - and it's a small Thursday slate without a lot of meat on the bone. We were left on the hook by Max Fried last night, but Monty and Ober got there for strikeouts. Somehow our studs Matt Olson and Rafael Devers […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/10/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! We've got eight games to fill up our weekend appetizer plate for MLB DFS. It's split into two four-game slates, and each contest requires a different strategy. The early slate begins at 12:35 PM EST with two East Coast games as […]

Justin Turner Absent From BoSox's Lineup

As expected, Boston Red Sox infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner (heel) will miss another game on Wednesday against the visiting Kansas City Royals, and he'll likely be out on Thursday for the series finale in KC, too. Trevor Story is serving as the DH on Wednesday and is hitting third again, while Pablo Reyes will play […]

Adam Duvall Getting A Breather Wednesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Adam Duvall is not in the starting lineup Wednesday night versus the Kansas City Royals and right-hander Jordan Lyles. The veteran slugged a homer in Tuesday night's 9-3 loss to the Royals but will take a seat for the third game of a four-game set on Wednesday. Duvall has cooled off […]

Justin Turner To Miss More Time

Boston Red Sox infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner (heel) sat out on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals after missing four straight games last week due to a heel bruise he suffered on July 31. Turner went just 2-for-10 in the last three games and still isn't 100 percent. Manager Alex Cora said Turner will likely […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (8/9/23)

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! Woof... That was not the Tuesday evening I was hoping for. None of the Cubs, Marlins, Reds, or Mets could score enough runs for us to hit either one of our First Five Overs from Tuesday. I still love the spots, and while it may not be worth anything of financial worth, […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (Week 20)

We're getting into the thick of August, which calls for another edition of my biweekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks breakdown. As it is later in the season, these updates will come every other week. We'll slowly transition to leaning on streamers and pure pitching matchups come September, but for now let's keep it […]

Main Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/9/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! With several games scattered throughout the day, we're left with […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (8/9/23)

It's a weird week for my writing schedule as I find myself back on MLB props for the fourth straight day (spoiler alert, I will be back tomorrow, too). This is the time of year when I start juggling all the writing schedules and filling in for my fellow comrades where it's needed. So more […]

Grant Gambrell - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Grant Gambrell, SP, Boston Red Sox ANALYSIS: After an up-and-down career for Oregon State, 6'4" righty Grant Gambrell was selected by the Royals in the third round in 2019. He wasn't able to debut in 2020, and after just a handful of starts in 2021, he was traded to Boston as part of the […]