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 […]

Jarren Duran Optioned To Triple-A Monday

The Boston Red Sox optioned outfielder Jarren Duran to Triple-A Worcester on Monday. Duran was optioned to make room for Jackie Bradley Jr., who was reinstated from the paternity leave list ahead of the team's Monday game against the Los Angeles Angels. Duran played two games for the Red Sox while Bradley was on the […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Activated From Paternity List

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. was activated from the paternity leave list ahead of his team's game against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night. Bradley will start in center field and bat ninth against the Angels. The Red Sox optioned outfielder Jarren Duran back to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Bradley […]

Week 9 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Christopher Morel, Edward Cabrera, Tanner Houck, Jace Peterson

Howdy fellow RotoBallers, and welcome to Week 9 of the fantasy baseball season. Last week's list featured players like Roansy Contreras, Aaron Ashby, Michael Harris and Spencer Strider off the waiver wire, and we're back at it for more. Just like any other week, we have put together a full assortment of fantasy baseball waiver […]

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

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/6/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. A very short six-game slate that starts at 6:40 Eastern tonight. Not a lot going on after a super busy week of games last week with Memorial Day on Monday. We get a bit of […]

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

Happy Monday, Rotoballers! We kick off the first full week of June with a teeny, tiny six-game slate. DraftKings and FanDuel will include the "early" game between Arizona and Cincinnati, so contests will lock at 6:40 pm Eastern on 6/4/2022. If you were to ask Pete Campbell from Mad Men how pitching looked tonight, he would […]

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

Welcome back, RotoBallers! I am Mark and this is my second season writing MLB content on RotoBaller. In this article, I'll be providing my favorite betting picks MLB games on Monday, June 6, 2022.   This article will be focused on sides and totals. I am a huge baseball fan and baseball has been my […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We've flipped the switch to June as we approach the 33% mark on our lovely fantasy baseball season. We'll all be learning together how the summer weather affects parks that just installed humidors in 2022, but don't get cute trying to be a mad […]

Points League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 9

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 9

Welcome back RotoBallers to our Week 9! It’s June already. It’s almost time to make some big decisions about your fantasy teams. If you’re struggling, hopefully some of these additions can help turn your season around. Today, we're back with another edition of our first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups. For […]

2B/SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 9

As the baseball season barrels along, we're finally starting to see more offense league-wide which has made finding useful waiver wire options easier. Gone is the cold weather of April baseball that kills potential home runs, and as the temperature continues to rise, we should see more and more balls fly out of MLB ballparks. […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Targets for Fantasy Baseball: ROS Strategy and Landscape

Every year we hear about how awful the catcher landscape is in fantasy baseball. People bemoan having to roster one and laugh at those who play in leagues where they have to carry two. However, catchers are people too. OK, we're actually not going to go down that road this time. Instead, we're going to […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers for Fantasy Baseball - Week 9

As we enter June, it definitely is starting to feel like summer. This is when some of the bats start to kick in, although the new dead ball is certainly doing its best to suppress offense (great idea, Manfred!). Power and average have been harder to find on fantasy waiver wires but it has also […]

NFBC Waiver Wire Report for Week 9 - Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball

We have completed another week of MLB action, making it time to make more waiver wire moves. However, things will be slightly different for our weekly look into the high-stakes NFBC landscape. For those that do not know, in the NFBC there are no IL spots and no trades, making waiver moves a bit different. […]

Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

Anthony Aniano's 2022 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent pitchers to add for Week 9. Fantasy baseball managers should consider adding these players off the waiver wire if they are available in their leagues. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (SiriusXM channel 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM […]

Hansel Robles Expected To Rejoin The Red Sox On Thursday

Boston Red Sox reliever Hansel Robles (back) threw a live batting practice session on Saturday and is set for a minor-league rehab appearance for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday. The aim is for him to rejoin the major league club on Thursday, according to beat writer Julian McWilliams. Robles was placed on the injured list on […]

Chris Sale Scheduled For Tuesday Bullpen Session

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (ribs) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday followed by a live batting practice on Friday. This is all part of the rehab process as Sale works his way back to the Red Sox rotation. The 33-year-old lefty has been out since the beginning of spring […]

J.D. Martinez Resting Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Oakland Athletics. Martinez will get a regular day of rest in the series finale after starting seven straight games since May 29. The four-time All-Star slugger has been phenomenal for fantasy managers in 2022, slashing .353/.415/.543 with a […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/4/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/4/22 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 […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/4/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We had yet another very high-scoring slate on Friday night, which was probably to be expected with some aces on the hill and some really good offenses with good match-ups, too. If your lineups are scoring a bunch of points and you're still only min-cashing, don't fret! You're in good company because I have had […]

Jackie Bradley Jr. Placed On Paternity List

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. was placed on the paternity list ahead of his team's Friday game against the Oakland A's. The Red Sox recalled Jarren Duran in a corresponding move to take Bradley's spot on the roster. Bradley will be out of action for the next three days, spanning all of Boston's […]

Jarren Duran Recalled On Friday

The Boston Red Sox recalled outfielder Jarren Duran on Friday ahead of their game against the Oakland A's. Duran was recalled to take the place of outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr., who was placed on the paternity list earlier in the day. The 25-year-old Duran has appeared in just one game for the Red Sox this […]

Chris Sale Could Face Hitters Next Week

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (ribs) is expected to throw a bullpen session in the next few days and could face live hitters sometime next week. Sale suffered a hairline fracture in his rib cage before the season but has been ramping up his activity of late. The team has yet to indicate when […]