Kenley Jansen Likely To Miss Weekend Series

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (hamstring) is not expected to be available during the weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran reliever experienced right hamstring tightness during a relief appearance on Wednesday. Red Sox manager said on Friday that the plan is to stay away from using Jansen for a few […]

Jarren Duran To See A Specialist Monday

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that outfielder Jarren Duran (toe) will see a specialist on Monday. Duran was placed on the 10-day injured list this week after injuring his left toe last weekend against the New York Yankees. While it was initially expected to be more of a minor injury, the 26-year-old could […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/25/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It's Lenny Harris day again! I am your late-inning pinch hitter for DFS plays tonight. We have a large 12-gamer on tap and most of them are expected to play. It looks messy for Boston and the Dodgers, but the rest should end up playing. Now that is out of the way, let's turn the […]

Wilyer Abreu Retreats To The Bench

Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder Wilyer Abreu will get a day off on Friday against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers. Masataka Yoshida is playing left field and batting cleanup, with Justin Turner serving as the designated hitter and batting third against Dodgers right-hander Lance Lynn. Abreu has burst on the scene in his first three […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/25/23 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/25/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. A big ole' 12-game slate on tap and some nice prize pools on each site. Let's win some money!   Starting Pitchers Each day we try to give you some pitchers to target at each […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 22

We've reached the point in the baseball season where no matter how your team is doing (real or fantasy), there's a tangible air of restlessness. Is my team going to blow it? After such a great year is it all coming crashing down? How are we going to mess this up? You know...that kind of […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Friday, August 25, 2023

Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Friday, August 25, 2023. The 2023 MLB season is underway here at RotoBaller, and we have you covered with some terrific plays from our friends over at PrizePicks. PrizePicks is a great DFS fantasy picks site where you can choose to select plays in terms of […]

Wilyer Abreu Hits First MLB Home Run, Drives In Four Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu had a big afternoon in a 17-1 win over the Houston Astros on Thursday. Abreu went 4-for-5 with a double, a homer, a walk, two runs, and four RBI in the blowout victory. The homer goes down as the first of Abreu's brief MLB career. The rookie outfielder is […]

Brayan Bello Picks Up 10th Win

Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello pitched well in a 17-1 blowout win over the Houston Astros on Thursday. Bello allowed one run on nine hits over seven innings while striking out four and walking three while earning the win. The win improves his record to 10-7, to go along with a 3.56 ERA, 1.28 […]

Wilyer Abreu - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Wilyer Abreu, OF, Boston Red Sox ANALYSIS: Wilyer Abreu just got the call to the bigs and will join the Boston Red Sox. Acquired from Houston at the trade deadline last season, Abreu was having an uninspiring season in 2023, slashing .238/.357/.438 at the end of July. But since the calendar flipped to August, […]

Kenley Jansen Confident He Can Avoid Injured List

Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen (hamstring) said he's feeling good on Thursday and will see how his injured hamstring feels in the coming days. He sounded confident that he will avoid a trip to the injured list and wants to be out there at this critical juncture of the season. It's good that Jansen […]

Adam Duvall In The Lineup Against Astros

Boston Red Sox outfielder Adam Duvall (foot) is starting in left field and batting cleanup for the Red Sox on Thursday against Houston Astros right-hander J.P. France. Duvall fouled a ball off his right foot in Wednesday's game and was limping around the bases after hitting a go-ahead home run late in the game, but […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for: Mike Trout, Cole Ragans, Max Kepler, Zack Gelof, more

Howdy, RotoBallers! Can you believe it? The 2023 MLB season has gone by so fast, and there is just over a month left in the fantasy baseball season. We are back with another edition of Nick Mariano's updated 2023 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) as of August 24, 2023. These rankings […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Shohei Ohtani, Joe Ryan, Kenley Jansen, Jack Flaherty, Joe Musgrove, more

The MLB season is heating up as it inches toward September, and fantasy managers should continue to monitor the latest injury headlines. This week, plenty of stud pitchers could be returning or out of action. Let's take a look at the top injured pitchers including Shohei Ohtani, Joe Ryan, Kenley Jansen, Jack Flaherty, Joe Musgrove, […]

Ceddanne Rafaela - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Ceddanne Rafaela, OF/SS, Boston Red Sox ANALYSIS: Luckily, it sounds like Jarren Duran avoided serious injury and is simply day-to-day with a toe contusion. However, if he were to miss time, Ceddanne Rafaela would be one of the leading candidates to step into regular playing time. Another day, another dinger. Ceddanne Rafaela launched his 13th Triple-A […]

Brayan Bello Taking On The Astros Thursday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello will make his 22nd start of the season on Thursday when he faces J.P. France and the Houston Astros. The rookie arm is enjoying a solid campaign, as he owns a 3.70 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and a 19.9% strikeout rate with a 9-7 record over 119 1/3 innings. […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Nolan Schanuel, Masyn Winn, Paul Blackburn, Seiya Suzuki, more

Welcome RotoBallers to our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings list for Week 23 - August 21 through August 27  to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. Some notable prospect notes include the Dodgers promoting outfield prospect Michael Busch on Tuesday. The Cardinals promoted Masyn […]

Early Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/24/23): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a pretty busy Thursday this week with four games during the afternoon and five in the evening. The Dodgers/Guardians game is tentatively on the DK slate, but it wouldn't be a total shock to see them pull it since it's part of a doubleheader from yesterday's rainout. FanDuel didn't even bother to give […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Thursday, August 24, 2023

Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Thursday, August 24, 2023. The 2023 MLB season is underway here at RotoBaller, and we have you covered with some terrific plays from our friends over at PrizePicks. PrizePicks is a great DFS fantasy picks site where you can choose to select plays in terms of […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/24/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! It's another split day in baseball, and we will cover both slates in today's picks. We have three games in the afternoon competition and five matchups in the evening for the main contests. The early slate begins at 1:05 PM EST with […]

Kenley Jansen Leaves Early With Hamstring Tightness

Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen (hamstring) left his appearance early on Wednesday against the Houston Astros due to right-hamstring tightness. Jansen was removed in the ninth inning after recording one out and was replaced by Nick Pivetta, who finished off the inning and eventually earned the win. Josh Winckowski came on and worked an […]

Jarren Duran Placed In Walking Boot

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran (toe) was recently placed on the 10-day injured list. The 26-year-old sprained his toe while climbing the wall during Sunday's contest. It appears he's going to miss an extended period of time after being placed in a walking boot on Wednesday. His absence should result in more playing time […]

Masataka Yoshida Getting A Day Off

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida is taking the day off on Wednesday against the Houston Astros. Justin Turner is serving as the designated hitter and is batting third, while rookie outfielder Wilyer Abreu is in left field and is hitting seventh against Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy. The 30-year-old Yoshida has impressed in his first […]

Tanner Houck Struggles In Tuesday's Return

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck didn't have his best stuff on Tuesday when he faced the Houston Astros for his first start since June 16. He went five innings, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out just two. Despite the results, fantasy managers in deep formats should be happy […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/23/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! It's an all-day baseball bonanza in the middle of the week. There are slates of all shapes and sizes on FanDuel with a Very Early, Early, Main, and All Day option. On DraftKings, they keep it simpler with an early contest […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (Week 22)

With September right around the corner, this will be the final edition of my biweekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks breakdown. Matchups will play such a huge role and it's a short window with your individual team needs determining priority. Stay locked in with our streamer and waiver wire pieces for the latest as […]

Main Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/23/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me this season, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! With several games scattered throughout the day, we're left with a six-game […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/22/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Good morning, RotoBallers! Welcome to another exciting Tuesday, with a 12-game slate that locks at 7:05 pm. We have a lot of great bats and stacks tonight:  Washington, Atlanta, NY Mets, and St. Louis, among a few others. We also have some hitter-friendly parks in play, including Camden Yards and PNC Park. I'm a tournament […]

Red Sox Call Up Wilyer Abreu

The Boston Red Sox will promote outfield prospect Wilyer Abreu to the big leagues on Tuesday for their game against the Houston Astros. Abreu gets his first major-league call-up after going 25-for-59 (.424) with a .528 on-base percentage, .949 slugging percentage, a 1.477 OPS, nine home runs, four doubles, 25 RBI, 18 runs and three […]

Jarren Duran Going On The Injured List

The Boston Red Sox will place outfielder Jarren Duran (toe) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, according to a source. In a corresponding move, the team is calling up outfield prospect Wilyer Abreu. Duran injured his left toe during Sunday's series finale against the New York Yankees and was set to undergo an MRI […]