Chris Martin Heading To The Injured List

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Chris Martin (shoulder) has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation. The 36-year-old righty has been one of the more reliable arms out of the Red Sox bullpen this season, posting a 2.57 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 2:1 K/BB ratio to go along with three holds […]

Masataka Yoshida Hitting Sixth Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (hamstring) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting sixth on Sunday against left-hander Reid Detmers and the Los Angeles Angels in the series finale. Yoshida battled some hamstring tightness earlier this week, but he's back in the lineup and ready to go against a left-hander on Sunday. […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/16/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have ten of the 15 games today on the main slate, so we've got a big one coming up on your Sunday. It's stack against Patrick Corbin day. What in the hell are we waiting for? Let's get to it! This article contains my picks for the ten-game main slate on Sunday, April 16, […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Jarred Kelenic, Nick Lodolo, Adley Rutschman, more

Welcome back RotoBallers! We are in Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season, so it's time for a rankings check-in. Below you will find Nick Mariano's updated 2023 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) as of April 16, 2023. These rankings are being released in mid-April and are looking at […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/16/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/16/23 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 […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Report for Week 4

We’re rounding around week four 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 […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers - Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts for Week 4

After a big week full of aces last week and a bunch of streamable two-start pitchers, this week is a little less exciting. There are a few aces and a handful of streamable pitchers, but for players rostered in less than 50% of leagues, it's not looking too good. For those new to this recurring […]

Adam Duvall Faces "Long Road Ahead"

Boston Red Sox outfielder Adam Duvall (wrist) will not require surgery on his left distal fracture. However, he indicated he faces a "long rehab road ahead." "Maybe six weeks before I can swing again," Said Duvall. "I'm going to keep running and keep throwing to stay in shape." The 34-year-old got off to a hot […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/15/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/15/23 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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Carlos Rodon, Corey Seager, Jeffrey Springs, Tim Anderson, Michael Harris and more

It is mid April and we are in full swing of tax season right now. We have to pay the government taxes, for those who owe money, in order to keep public services paid for. Currently, the fantasy baseball season is having its own tax season of sorts. Those of us who drafted injured players […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/15/23): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Saturday RotoBallers, and happy baseball season! This is John Brubaker dropping some of my favorite plays for today's slate! I'm so excited that MLB DFS back, and here's a chance to start the season off on the right foot! We have a pretty different slate tonight relative to last week, with the first difference […]

James Paxton To Make At Least Two More Rehab Starts

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that left-hander James Paxton (hamstring) is making a minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Worcester on Friday and will have at least one more minor-league rehab start after that. The 34-year-old southpaw was injured in his first spring training start and was forced to open the 2023 season on […]

Masataka Yoshida To Return Saturday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that outfielder Masataka Yoshida (hamstring) will return to the lineup on Saturday against left-hander Tyler Anderson and the Los Angeles Angels. The 29-year-old Japanese left-handed hitter is out of the starting lineup on Friday for the third straight game due to right hamstring tightness, but it's not an […]

Brayan Bello Likely To Pitch Monday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that right-hander Brayan Bello (forearm) will likely make his season debut on Monday against the Los Angeles Angels. Bello will be joining Boston's starting rotation after beginning the 2023 season on the injured list due to a right forearm injury. He was excellent in his only minor-league rehab […]

Masataka Yoshida To Miss Third Straight Game

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (hamstring) will remain sidelined for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The team was hopeful that Yoshida would return here, but he'll miss his third straight contest. It's uncertain at the moment whether or not Yoshida will require a trip to the injured list. At the moment, it […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/14/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/14/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have been running so nicely with the weather, and it seems like we're set up for another clean day. Not much rain all month, and that's made DFS a bit less stressful. It is […]

MLB Prospects Breakout Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 3)

The 2023 MLB season is off and running, and we have even fuller and better data to use this year! This has become a theme over the last decade as Major League Baseball is really giving us unprecedented access to the data of what is going on in the games. A huge development this season […]

RIVAL Fantasy MLB DFS Prop Picks: Friday, April 14th, 2023

Welcome to our new series covering RIVAL Fantasy picks for MLB! We will focus on two fantasy contest types offered on RIVAL; Challenges and FantasyBook (Over/Under). Challenges are H2H matchups between two MLB players. You choose which one you think will score the most fantasy points, then place a bet to back it. If another […]

Rays vs. Red Sox Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (4/13)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 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 Thursday, April 13th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we […]

Masataka Yoshida Remains Out Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (hamstring) remains out of Boston's starting lineup against the Tampa Bay Rays and left-hander Jeffrey Springs on Thursday. Yoshida is dealing with right hamstring tightness and will miss his second straight game, but he's expected to be ready to go again on Friday when the team begins a series […]

Rafael Devers Sitting Against Southpaw

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is out of the starting lineup on Thursday against left-hander Jeffrey Springs and the undefeated Tampa Bay Rays. Fantasy managers will need to sit Devers on the bench for his day off, but he should be back in there on Friday. The 26-year-old Dominican has been his usual […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/13/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! We have a few games for today's schedule -- seven in total but only five on the featured contest slates. Fortunately, there's no nasty weather in the forecast, so we should get the "full" slate to play with. DraftKings and FanDuel […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (Week 3)

What is up, pitcher people? It is that grand time of the week when I get to check in with my weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks breakdown as we're all scurrying about pretending like we can play it cool and not overreact. Let's dive into the second 2023 edition of my weekly Starting […]

Zack Kelly Leaves With Injury On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Zack Kelly left a relief appearance against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday with pain in his right elbow. Kelly got two outs in the fifth inning, allowing two runs on two hits while striking out one and walking one before departing. The 28-year-old has a 3.68 ERA over 7 1/3 […]

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 […]

Masataka Yoshida Scratched From Wednesday's Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (hamstring) was scratched from the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the undefeated Tampa Bay Rays due to right hamstring soreness. The Red Sox are taking a cautious approach with the 29-year-old rookie early in the season, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. He's off to […]

Ben Rosener’s Fantasy Baseball Beat: Oneil Cruz And Adam Duvall News Updates

The MLB offseason and Spring training are officially over. The regular season is here, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers missed in the winter months. Lineup news, actual games happening, constant waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage. Baseball is back, and so too is fantasy baseball, […]

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 […]

Analyzing Hot and Cold Starts - Fantasy Baseball Hitters and Pitchers

Do not overreact! That is one of the cardinal rules for having success in fantasy baseball. Baseball has more variance and randomness built into it than probably any other sport. We need large samples of data before we can make any confident conclusions. If you're reading this, I'm not offering you anything new. You know […]