J.D. Martinez To Return Against Blue Jays On Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (groin) will be back in action after a four-game absence on Monday when the team takes on the Toronto Blue Jays. He'll be slotting in at designated hitter and batting fifth in the game. Martinez has been dealing with left groin tightness. The injury first flared up last Wednesday. […]

Tanner Houck Placed On Restricted List

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck and Kutter Crawford were placed on the restricted list on Monday because they are unvaccinated from COVID-19. In a corresponding move, Tyler Danish and John Schreiber were called up from the minor leagues. The Red Sox are traveling to Canada this week to face the Toronto Blue Jays, but […]

Baller Ranks: Starting Pitchers Top 101 Weekly Rankings

We have another week in the record books for our emerging 2022 MLB season, which yields another dose of my weekly top-101 SP Baller Ranks breakdown. RotoBallers can enjoy my rambling about key movers and then scroll through the top-101 in a table with tiers, ranks, earned value via Fangraphs, and even more notes! You […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/25/22)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! It is Monday and we have a seven-game slate tonight with some interesting matchups. We have some big-time pitchers like Max Scherzer, Corbin Burnes, and Shane Bieber on the mound and we also have some guys who are prone to giving up some runs like Kyle Freeland, Dane Dunning, and Michael Lorenzen.  […]

Garrett Whitlock Likely To Start Thursday

With Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck unvaccinated and unable to travel to Canada for the team's four-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays this week, right-hander Garrett Whitlock is scheduled to start on Thursday for the series finale at Rogers Centre. Houck is set up to pitch Friday against the Baltimore Orioles on […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/25/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, RotoBballers! We've got a bit of a mixed bag on our hands tonight. DraftKings has their main slate sitting at seven games, with the featured contest starting at 6:10 pm Eastern, with San Francisco continuing their road trip to meet Milwaukee. Meanwhile, FanDuel has several options on the board, but their main contest […]

Points League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 3

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 […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 3

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 […]

NFBC Waiver Wire Report for Week 3 - 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. […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Fantasy Baseball - Week 3

We may be early into the MLB season, but that doesn't make each day not equally as important as the stretch run for fantasy baseball. Do I recommend checking your standings everyday for updates if you're in a roto league? No, although I must concede that I fall into this trap. Still, every extra boost […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers for Fantasy Baseball - Week 3

Before introducing this week's two-start streaming options at starting pitcher, I have to expound briefly upon one specific topic: Nestor Cortes. This isn't a victory lap just because I labeled him as a solid streamer last week. I simply want to highlight the value of examining pitching matchups closely each week and identifying the best […]

Rich Hill Activated From Bereavement List, Starting Sunday

The Boston Red Sox reinstated left-hander Rich Hill from the bereavement/family medical emergency list on Sunday and returned right-hander Tyler Danish to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Hill will return to a starting role in the series finale on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays after not missing a start. The veteran southpaw was […]

J.D. Martinez Not Playing In Series Finale

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez (groin) remains out of the starting lineup for the series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. Martinez left the game against the Toronto Blue Jays last Wednesday early with left groin tightness and hasn't played since. The 34-year-old slugger was reportedly available to pinch hit on […]

Breakout Hitters to Watch for Fantasy Baseball Week 3

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of my "Breakout Hitters To Watch" series. And just like that, we are on our third version of the weekly breakout hitter watch analysis. For those who are not familiar, I'll be writing this article weekly and it will be published on Thursday mornings. So far, we have identified […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/24/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 4/24/2022 Main Slate at 1:00 pm Eastern Time. The lineup will range from some elite players to mid-priced options, and value plays. The main slate is nine-games on DraftKings and FanDuel. You can also read more DFS advice and lineup picks […]

Matt Barnes Records His First Save In Friday's Win

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Matt Barnes closed out the team's 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday to earn his first save of the year. Jake Diekman initially came on to start the ninth inning, but struggled with his command, walking three batters while recording two outs. Barnes then came in to […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 3

All of us here at Rotoballer are so happy that baseball is back! Who else missed the feeling of thinking you figured out a team's bullpen only to see your entire theory go up in flames the very next time there was a save chance? Who else missed the feeling of thinking you found a […]

J.D. Martinez Remains Out In Series Opener Against Tampa

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter J.D. Martinez (groin) remains out of the starting lineup for the first game of the series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Martinez is dealing with tightness in his adductor muscle, and the Red Sox are giving him another day off to rest as he continues to receive treatment. […]

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

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/22/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I would call this our first true Friday slate. These beautiful nights with 12+ games on the board all crammed into a five-hour window to kick off the weekend. It's just so beautiful. With more […]

Alex Cora Tests Positive For COVID-19

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora tested positive for COVID-19 and is not managing on Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Bench coach Will Venable will serve as the acting skipper for the BoSox on Thursday and will continue to do so over the weekend against the Tampa Bay Rays. Cora is fully vaccinated and […]

Garrett Whitlock Likely To Start Saturday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said there's a good chance that right-hander Garrett Whitlock will start on Saturday on the road against the Tampa Bay Rays. Tanner Houck will likely pitch after left-hander Rich Hill on Sunday in the series finale. Whitlock has worked exclusively out of the bullpen as a reliever so far […]

Trevor Story Leading Off, J.D. Martinez Out Thursday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (head) is playing second base and leading off for the Red Sox on Thursday against Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman. Story was hit in the head by a pitch on Wednesday, but he passed the league's concussion protocol and will hit leadoff for the first time with […]

Rafael Devers Scores Only Red Sox Run On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers went 1-for-5 with a double and a run scored in the team's 6-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. Through 12 games on the year, the 25-year-old is slashing .308/.321/.500 with two home runs, seven RBI and nine runs. He has a .337 xBA that ranks […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 4/21/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/21/22 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 […]

Bullpen Report: Speculating on the Red Sox, Twins, Giants, and More

While many early-season trends in baseball can be dismissed as hot or cold starts, bullpens are the one thing you should always pay close attention to and get actionable information. So much of what makes relievers valuable in fantasy is the usage and opportunities they receive. This year, perhaps more than ever, there were more […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/21/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. Today we have a 7-game slate on DK and a 6-game slate on FD as DK has added the AZ/WAS game at 4:05 pmEST. When looking at pitching, it's simple for me. Just pay up for Cease and pair with one […]

Trevor Story Expected To Play On Thursday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (head) is expected to suit up for Thursday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. He was hit in the head by a pitch on Wednesday, but managed to stay in the game. Story went through concussion protocol after the contest and passed it. Manager Alex Cora mentioned the organization […]

J.D. Martinez Unlikely To Play On Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (groin) is not expected to suit up for Thursday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The veteran slugger mentioned he was experiencing groin soreness after Wednesday's contest. It sounds like manager Alex Cora is going to play it safe and rest Martinez for at least Thursday's contest. Luckily, this […]

J.D. Martinez Dealing With Groin Tightness

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez (groin) was diagnosed with left adductor tightness after leaving Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays early. He sustained the injury while heading into second base after hitting a double in the third inning. He went 2-for-2 with the double before exiting. The severity of his injury is unknown […]

Christian Vazquez Reinstated From COVID-19 Injured List

The Boston Red Sox have reinstated catcher Christian Vazquez from the COVID-19 injured list. However, he is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Jose Berrios and the Toronto Blue Jays. Connor Wong is getting his second straight start behind the plate in the game. Vazquez only ended up spending a day on […]