Hansel Robles Activated Thursday

The Boston Red Sox activated pitcher Hansel Robles (back) from the 15-day injured list on Thursday. Phillips Valdez was optioned to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Robles joined the Red Sox on Thursday after a minimum stay on the injured list. The 31-year-old owns a 2.65 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 11:6 K: BB across […]

Xander Bogaerts, Trevor Story Sitting Thursday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts and second baseman Trevor Story are both out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels. Bogaerts returned to the lineup on Wednesday after leaving Tuesday's game early with right shoulder tightness. As far as we know, both he and Story are getting regular rest days […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/9/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/9/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our […]

Matt Strahm Picks Up Third Save Wednesday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Strahm picked up his third save of the season on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels, striking out one in two-thirds of an inning. John Schreiber opened the ninth inning for Boston, but they turned to Strahm after he picked up his second save of the year on Tuesday. […]

Nathan Eovaldi Dealing With Hip Tightness

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (hip) has been dealing with right hip tightness that may have contributed to his reduced velocity during his outing against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, where his average fastball velocity of 94 mph was the slowest in a start since 2012. Eovaldi still tossed five scoreless innings […]

Josh Winckowski Continues To Impress In Triple-A

Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Josh Winckowski threw a gem for Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday. The right-hander tossed seven innings and allowed three hits, zero runs, one walk and struck out six on the evening. Winckowski has been having an excellent year for Worcester and improved to 2-2 with a 3.38 ERA and 0.96 WHIP […]

Florio's Bullpen Report: Start Thinking About Trade Deadline, Arms to Stream

Are you in need of bullpen help? Have the relievers you drafted not lived up to expectations or have they suffered a pesky injury? Maybe the arms you tried streaming keep blowing up in your face. Well, you have come to the right place!  Not only will this article give you the latest closer movement, […]

Nick Mariano's Updated Saves+Holds Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitchers

It's high time for a June update to hit the summer months strong with a powerful bullpen in our sails. I am back with an updated top-150 Saves+Holds (Solds) rankings with two months of baseball on the scoresheet. Time is precious but so are those of you who play in formats with SV+HLD/Solds or leagues […]

Updated Starting Pitcher Rankings for Fantasy Baseball: The Top 101 Baller Ranks

Batten down the hatches and prepare yourself for summertime humidor action across the diamond, RotoBallers! Yes, we are in the thick of June and another week brings an updated edition of my top-101 starting pitcher rankings -looking at rest-of-season values. Once again, I've got you covered with ranks, tiers, trends, and notes with the top-101 […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (6/9/22)

We are officially over two months into the MLB season. Right now, we're starting to see some division races take shape while teams are starting to feel the pressure. Multiple managerial changes have already been made. Just remember, the Nationals (2019) and Braves (2021) certainly weren't seen as anything close to World Series contenders at […]

Xander Bogaerts Returns Against Angels

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (shoulder) is back at shortstop and is hitting cleanup on Wednesday night against Los Angeles Angels left-hander Reid Detmers. Bogaerts left the game early on Tuesday with left shoulder tightness, but the injury wasn't very serious and he'll be back in there a night later. The 29-year-old has done […]

Enrique Hernandez Placed On Injured List

The Boston Red Sox placed second baseman/outfielder Enrique Hernandez (hip) on the injured list on Wednesday with a right hip flexor strain and recalled Jonathan Arauz from the minors in a corresponding move. Hernandez needs to take some time off after trying to play through his hip injury recently. It has likely affected his performance […]

Rafael Devers Reaches Base Three Times On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers helped the team defeat the Los Angeles Angels 6-5 in 10 innings on Tuesday. He went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and a run scored in the game. The 25-year-old has been one of the best hitters in the majors through the first two months of the […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/8/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/8/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. 10-game slate on this fine Wednesday, welcome back to the staff picks and analysis! Thanks for being a premium member, we hope these posts are helping you profit this season! Let's get to the slate […]

Xander Bogaerts Exits With Shoulder Tightness On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (shoulder) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels due to left shoulder tightness. After the game, Red Sox manager Alex Cora stated that Bogaerts was okay and that he was pushing Cora to allow him to play in Wednesday's game. Bogaerts initially injured his left shoulder […]

Updated MLB Prospects Rankings - Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects (Week 9)

Welcome back RotoBallers to our weekly fantasy baseball prospect rankings. This was an unexpected week on several fronts with prospects. We had some injuries and some expected and unexpected call-ups this week. Grayson Rodriguez is injured with a lat strain and it is said he could miss the rest of the season. He is off […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks for Fantasy Baseball - Wednesday, June 8th

Hello everybody and welcome! The 2022 MLB season is alive and well 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 or single […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks and Value Plays for FanDuel and DraftKings (6/8/22)

When you are a fantasy baseball writer, you have to be ready to pinch-hit on short notice and have your "A game" ready to go! Unfortunately, my bro Mark Kieffler couldn't make it today but luckily for you, I do my own betting model, K projections, and I'm always dug into every slate even on […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/8/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. As customary, we have an all-day ledger on tap Wednesday, and although DraftKings does not have a full-day slate, FanDuel does. Consequently, today's article will feature picks on both sites for games throughout the day, as even on DK, the suggestions […]

James Paxton Turning A Corner In His Rehab

Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton (elbow) is turning a corner in his rehab from Tommy John surgery after he was delayed due to posterior left elbow soreness. "He threw up to 150 [feet], I think it was, two days ago," manager Alex Cora said on June 6. "He played catch today again. He's pushing […]

Matt Barnes Could Be Back Soon

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that the team remains hopeful that relief pitcher Matt Barnes (shoulder) will miss the minimum time on the injured list and return to the team on June 15. Barnes felt pain in his shoulder while warming up on May 30 and was put on the injured list the […]

Hansel Robles To Pitch In Rehab Game Tuesday

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Hansel Robles (back) threw live batting practice on June 4 and felt good, and the plan is for him to pitch an inning for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday. Skipper Alex Cora said Robles will likely rejoin the team when they begin a series against the Los Angeles Angels later this […]

Starting Pitcher Breakouts and Sell Highs for Fantasy Baseball: K-BB% Risers

Now that we're a couple of months into the season, we have the ability to track month-to-month changes to see if any players are making adjustments. Sometimes these changes can manifest in a clear difference in results, while other times we can start to see some changes under the surface that have not yet shown […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/7/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/7/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our […]

Josh Taylor To Throw Another Bullpen Session

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Josh Taylor (back) completed a bullpen session this past Sunday. According to Red Sox manager Alex Cora, Taylor will throw another bullpen session soon, then face live hitters. After that, he will likely be sent out on a rehab assignment. Taylor has yet to pitch in the majors this year […]

J.D. Martinez Goes 2-for-3, Doubles Versus Angels

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez went 2-for-3 with a double on Monday as the Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 1-0 in the series opener. Martinez is currently on a four-game hitting streak, and the 34-year-old is 5-for-16 over that stretch with two extra-base hits and three runs scored. Martinez is off […]

Hitter Advanced Metrics Risers and Fallers - xSLG for Week 9

Rolling windows are one of the most effective ways to discern who the biggest risers and fallers are in a given area. Since power is at a premium this year, it seems only natural to examine expected slugging. For reference, here's the official definition according to MLB.com: "Expected Slugging Percentage (xSLG) is formulated using exit […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/7/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back my fellow RotoBallers to our free daily article for MLB DFS lineup picks and value plays.  It's Tuesday and we're ready to rock out with a full slate of MLB games. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 6/7/2022, Main Slate at 7:05 pm Eastern […]

Michael Wacha Pitches Complete-Game Shutout Monday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Michael Wacha turned in an excellent start in Monday's 1-0 win over the Angels. He out-dueled Noah Syndergaard, pitching a complete game shutout with three hits, a walk, and six strikeouts. The 30-year-old hasn't struck many hitters out this season but has been very solid otherwise, compiling a pristine 1.99 […]

Enrique Hernandez Not Starting Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Enrique Hernandez will get a day off against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. Hernandez will give way to Christian Arroyo, who will start in left field. Hernandez is hitting .210 with four homers, 27 runs, and 23 RBI across 210 at-bats in 2022. He has been on a modest hot […]