Week 13 MLB Injury News, Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Jacob deGrom, Mookie Betts, Jazz Chisholm, Ty France, Kenley Jansen

Happy 4th of July weekend! At least it is happy if you are doing well in your fantasy leagues. The baseball season is speeding towards the mid-summer classic (don't forget to vote!). The trade deadline in MLB is a month away as is the trade deadline in your fantasy leagues. With the heat wave engulfing […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 7/2/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/2/22 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 top […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (7/2/22)

Happy Saturday and happy July, RotoBallers! The weekend is finally here. Make sure you're following my Twitter, as I can't guarantee that I'll always be able to get the added plays written here in the article, but I will typically add whatever else I'm playing throughout the day. The entire RotoBaller team has been working […]

Rich Hill Feels Pop In His Knee Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rich Hill (knee) stated that he felt a pop in his knee during his start against the Chicago Cubs on Friday. According to Red Sox manager Alex Cora, the team is currently waiting to find out how serious the issue is. In his post-game presser, Hill said that he put […]

Enrique Hernandez Resumes Swinging

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Enrique Hernandez (hip) took 15 swings on Friday, which is an important step for him in his recovery after he had a setback last week. Hernandez had already resumed throwing this week, but now that he's also swinging again, he could head out on a minor league rehab assignment soon. If […]

Nathan Eovaldi, Garrett Whitlock To Throw Bullpens Saturday

Boston Red Sox right-handers Nathan Eovaldi (back) and Garrett Whitlock (hip) are both scheduled to throw bullpen sessions on Saturday. It will be Eovaldi's first time throwing off a mound since he landed on the injured list almost three weeks ago with lower back inflammation. He might need a couple bullpen or live batting practice […]

Chris Sale's Final Rehab Game Could Be Wednesday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (ribs) will make his next minor league rehab start on Wednesday for Triple-A Worcester, and although a decision hasn't been made, it could end up being his last rehab start before making his season debut for the Red Sox. There's a chance that Sale could make his first […]

Chris Sale Expected To Make Next Rehab Start At Triple-A

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (ribs) is inching closer and closer to making his 2022 debut. According to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com, the southpaw is expected to make at least one more rehab start. His next rehab outing is expected to be at Triple-A Worcester next week. Sale made his first two rehab […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 13

So I just looked at the calendar and...July?? Already? Well, that means the All-Star Break is coming up and the trade deadline is this month (yeah, it's August 2nd this year, but let me have this for the narrative please.) Another eventful week in bullpens across the league setting up what we know for sure […]

Silvino Bracho Acquired By Braves

The Atlanta Braves have acquired relief pitcher Silvino Bracho from the Red Sox for cash considerations on Thursday after he was designated for assignment earlier in the day. The right-hander last appeared in the majors for one inning with the Diamondbacks in 2020, and has pitched to a 3.16 ERA with a 36/4 K/BB through […]

Chris Sale Has Strong Rehab Start Thursday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (ribs) had a strong minor league rehab start for Double-A Portland on Thursday, allowing four hits and one run while walking none and striking out seven in four innings pitched. Sale threw 36 of his 52 pitches for strikes, and the only question now is whether the left-hander […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Including Vinnie Pasquantino, Nico Hoerner, Evan Longoria, A.J. Minter

Welcome back RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings heading into Week 13 of the MLB season. We recently recommended to add players like Alex Cobb, Alex Kirilloff, Ezequiel Duran, A.J. Puk and Nick Lodolo We are here today as always to help you pickup the best fantasy baseball hitters and pitchers for your lineups […]

Jarren Duran, Tanner Houck Back From Restricted List

The Boston Red Sox activated outfielder Jarren Duran and right-hander Tanner Houck from the restricted list on Thursday and optioned infielder Yolmer Sanchez to Triple-A Worcester and designated right-hander Silvino Bracho for assignment in corresponding moves. Duran and Houck were unavailable for the series against the Blue Jays in Toronto this week because they aren't […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/30/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/30/22 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 top […]

Breakout Hitters to Watch for Fantasy Baseball Week 13

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of my "Breakout Hitters To Watch" series. What we're doing here is taking a good, close look at the hitting data each week to see which hitters are standing out the most. The idea is to find hitters that have made changes and/or really improved this season to find […]

Updated MLB Prospects Rankings - Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects (Week 12)

Welcome back RotoBallers to our weekly fantasy baseball prospect rankings. It has been an exciting week for prospects as Vinnie Pasquantino FINALLY got called up to the big leagues after the Royals traded Carlos Santana to the Seattle Mariners! He will not be on the rankings and may he mash at the big leagues finally. […]

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

Let's wrap up June with some style, RotoBallers, and dive right into an updated edition of my top-101 starting pitcher rankings for rest-of-season values. I know the season had a bit of a delayed start but July is always a sweet halfway checkpoint to assess your needs. To help y'all, I've got you covered with […]

Florio's Bullpen Report: Braves, Yankees Among Changing Bullpens

Death, taxes, bullpens changing around the MLB. I have spent a lot of time in recent weeks talking up the trade deadline and the number of bullpen moves we can see happen cause of it. That is not changing, in fact, it is quickly approaching, and you should remain ready to pounce if and when […]

Exploring Minor League Plate Discipline for Top Prospects - Jarred Kelenic, Jo Adell, Corbin Carroll, and more

This article looks at plate discipline metrics for minor league hitters including contact % and swing % to help fantasy leaguers evaluate contact and patience skills among hitting prospects. Swing % and contact % are among the quickest, if not the quickest, metrics to stabilize for hitters. ‘Stabilization’ is a term used to indicate a […]

Garrett Whitlock Could Return In Relief Role

The Boston Red Sox are considering moving right-hander Garrett Whitlock (hip) to the bullpen when he returns from the injured list. Skipper Alex Cora sounds as if the team is leaning toward making him a reliever when he returns. Whitlock has been on the injured list since June 10 with right hip inflammation, but he's […]

Trevor Story Resting Wednesday Against Toronto

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. It will be Story's first day off since June 10. In 24 games in June, he's hitting .232 (22-for-95) with three home runs, 15 RBI and 31 strikeouts in 103 plate appearances. Story has struggled […]

Rob Refsnyder Thriving Atop Lineup

Boston Red Sox outfielder Rob Refsnyder once again made the most of his opportunity to play Tuesday, going 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI from the leadoff spot. He was also caught stealing. Refsnyder has appeared in 13 games this season, slashing .368/.444/.632 with two home runs, eight runs scored, and nine RBI […]

Trevor Story Hits His 12th Home Run On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the team's 6-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. It was just his third home run of the month and his 12th homer of the season. Story is off to an extremely disappointing start to his Red Sox […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/29/22): 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 […]

Blaze Jordan Remains Hot In Minors

Boston Red Sox third base prospect Blaze Jordan is turning heads again. (Shocker, right?) The powerful corner infielder is no stranger to the spotlight, whether it be mashing mammoth homers as a young teenager or signing for well above slot with Boston. Now, he's mashing in Single-A, giving the Red Sox no choice but to […]

Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 12

Welcome back RotoBallers. We're heading into Week 12 of the fantasy baseball season, and the minor league season rages on. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are not only coming off dominant weeks but have also impressed over the entire season. Don't […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/28/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back! It's a Tuesday with no other major sports going on, which means it's a perfect day for MLB DFS! There are some great pitchers going on the mound today like Clayton Kershaw, Zack Wheeler, Carlos Rodon, Tarik Skubal, Brandon Woodruff, and Frankie Montas. It is going to be a lot of fun following […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/28/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/28/22 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 top […]

Triston Casas Begins Baseball Activities

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (ankle) began his hitting and fielding progression on Monday, according to Steve Hewitt of the Boston Herald. Casas has been sidelined by an ankle injury since May 17. Casas remains without a timetable for a return to action at Triple-A Worcester but he is progressing in the right […]

Connor Seabold Called Up To Start Monday

The Boston Red Sox have called up right-hander Connor Seabold from Triple-A. He will be the team's starting pitcher for Monday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 26-year-old has had a nice season at Triple-A. Over 11 starts, he's gone 5-1 with a 2.09 ERA and a 0.99 WHIP while averaging 8.9 K/9. He […]