Miguel Rojas Takes Batting Practice On Thursday

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas (finger) took batting practice before Thursday's contest against the Rockies. This is a step in the right direction after he recently resumed baseball activities on Tuesday. The veteran is currently batting .275 to go along with 47 hits, 32 runs, 16 RBI, and four stolen bases throughout 171 at-bats this... Read More

The Bigger Picture - Sizing Up 60 Games

We did it. We got through 60 games of the Major League season and yet, it isn't nearly over. Of all the trials and tribulations the abbreviated 2020 season brought, one of the greatest difficulties is having to invoke the caveat of the shortened season when conducting statistical analysis. Although we could take the current... Read More

Top 50 Fantasy Baseball Prospects for Week 11

If you’re the proud owner of Trevor Rogers, Ian Anderson, Yermin Mercedes or Adolis Garcia, you’re probably feeling pretty good right now. Who is the next rookie that’s going to pop up and help out? The 2021 fantasy baseball season has entered its third month, but there is still a lot of baseball to be... Read More

Is Streaming Catchers a Smart Strategy?

The common adage is that you should be streaming at catcher, but sometimes I think we cling to that a little too tightly. We buy into the easy narratives of "Catchers can't hit" and "Don't waste high picks or FAAB on catchers" but I've always believed it was an oversimplification. Yes, the deeper your league... Read More

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/10/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/10 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Pretty short six-game slate on this fine Thursday night, but we are not without some great pitching options on the board. Let's get into it.   High-Priced Aces These are your studs who are worth paying up... Read More

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 6/10/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's Thursday, so you know what that means, Day Baseball! As has become the norm, DraftKings has created a split slate but this time we have only four games in the afternoon and six at night. The night slate has a few elite pitching options,... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/10/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a 6-game main slate on tap tonight, and it should be a fun one. There is only one pitcher over $10K (Scherzer) and not too many lock-down pitching options in general. When it comes to the bats, the Yankees will be the mega-chalk after their performance Wednesday night and the fact they will... Read More

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/10/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

Greetings RotoBallers! I have to say I am kind of excited about the Thursday slate of games. We have only half a dozen games on the slate tonight, but almost an equal number of viable pitching options. It also means we have about six pitchers we can easily throw some bats against in our lineup... Read More

MLB Betting Picks for Thursday 6/10 - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

Welcome to another day of RotoBaller’s free MLB Betting Picks. Our betting team is here to bring you top notch insight, including analysis, trends, stats, and more! A full disclaimer that I'm not even close to a professional, but I thoroughly enjoy doing research and making what I see to be educated picks. There's a lot... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Thursday 6/10

Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues, no doubt, already have holes to fill with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily fantasy baseball streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider in fantasy baseball daily leagues. Additionally, these recommendations can be useful... Read More

Braxton Garrett Goes Four Innings In His First Start

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Braxton Garrett tossed four innings in his first start of the season on Wednesday. In his four innings, he allowed two runs on five hits and three walks, striking out three. The former seventh overall pick tops out at about 92 mph on his fastball, so he needs to throw... Read More

Garrett Cooper Placed On The Injured List On Wednesday

Miami Marlins first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper (back) was placed on the injured list before Wednesday's game with a lumbar strain. In a corresponding move, the Marlins called up first baseman Lewin Diaz from Triple-A Jacksonville. Cooper got off to a rough start this season but was hitting much better lately, bringing his slash line up... Read More

Braxton Garrett Gets The Start For Wednesday's Game

Miami Marlins rookie pitcher Braxton Garrett will get the start for Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Garrett was called up on Tuesday as "protection" after a bullpen game on Monday, but the thought was always that he was going to start on Wednesday. He's had trouble pitching at the big league level in a... Read More

The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Rankings

We return to our weekly ritual of reviewing my weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks, where we take stock of my top 101 SPs moving forward. With more than two months of play in the books, I've changed the visible stats on my table to display numbers from May 1-June 6 for more relevant intel. So... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/9/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! A 12-game schedule greets us halfway through the week. There are high-priced flamethrowers, bargain bin hurlers, and some discounted bats all over the map. It kicks off with three games starting at 7:05 pm ET and goes through to the Kansas City Royals-Los Angeles Angels matchup on the West Coast at 9:38... Read More

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/9/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/9 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.     High-Priced Aces These are your studs who are worth paying up for on this slate. It makes sense to deploy these guys as your cash game plays on FanDuel and as your SP1 on DraftKings... Read More

MLB DFS Lineup Picks - Early Slate (6/9/21): FanDuel and DraftKings, Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! We have a split Wednesday slate and the focus of this article will be on the three-game early only slate for DraftKings and FanDuel. We have some good pitching options and good stacks to consider so let's dive on in and find the best plays for both your cash game... Read More

Jon Berti Has Two Hits On Tuesday

Miami Marlins utility player Jon Berti had a two-hit game in Tuesday's win over the Colorado Rockies. Berti went 2-for-4 with two singles and a run scored. He was excellent in a utility role for the Marlins in 2019 and 2020, playing all over the field and putting together solid at bats on a consistent... Read More

Adam Duvall Drives In Two With Two Hits On Tuesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Adam Duvall snapped a cold spell on Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with two RBI in a 6-2 win over the Colorado Rockies. Duvall's hits were both singles, and he did strike out in his other two trips to the plate. Duvall has been in a severe slump lately, striking out in almost half... Read More

Jesus Aguilar Drives In Two More Runs On Tuesday

Miami Marlins first baseman Jesus Aguilar drove in two more runs on Tuesday, helping the Marlins to a 6-2 win against the Colorado Rockies. Aguilar went 2-for-3 with a double, a single, and a sacrifice fly. The two RBI in this one gives him 46 on the year, good for the most in the National... Read More

Starling Marte Stays Hot With A Three Hit Game

Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte kept his hot streak going on Tuesday, going 3-for-4 with three singles and two runs scored. He also stole his sixth base of the season. Marte missed 35 games with a fractured rib, but started the season off hot and hit the ground running as soon as he came back.... Read More

Jazz Chisholm Gets Two Hits And Scores Two Runs

Miami Marlins second baseman/shortstop Jazz Chisholm got two hits and scored two runs in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Colorado Rockies. Chisholm was back at the top of the order and went 2-for-5 with two singles, coming around to score both times he got on base. Jazz went through a bit of a slump after... Read More

Pablo Lopez Throws Eight Innings On Tuesday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez was excellent on Tuesday, earning a win and a quality start against the Colorado Rockies in the opening game of the Marlins homestand. Lopez threw eight innings, allowing just two runs on five hits without issuing a walk. He struck out eight while setting a new career high in... Read More

Braxton Garrett Called Up To Join The Marlins

Miami Marlins rookie starting pitcher Braxton Garrett was called up from Triple-A Jacksonville to join the team in Miami on Tuesday. Garrett will take the place of Daniel Castano (shoulder) who ended up on the injured list only one day after being called up himself. Garrett will presumably start Wednesday's game, which is currently listed... Read More

Miguel Rojas To Begin Baseball Activity

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas (finger) is set to begin baseball activities today and will field ground balls and hit off a tee. Rojas hasn't played since he was forced to leave a game after sliding back into first base on a pickoff throw and suffering a broken finger. Jazz Chisholm has been filling in... Read More

Sixto Sanchez Cleared To Resume Throwing

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) has been cleared to resume throwing in his rehab program. Sanchez has yet to pitch this year after starting the season on the injured list with a shoulder issue. There was some mystery surrounding why Sixto was shut down last week with rumors about his conditioning popping up,... Read More

Dynasty Baseball Risers and Fallers - Pitchers

Now that we are about one-third of the way into the 2021 MLB season, it would be prudent to revisit the dynasty rankings and identify the biggest risers and fallers. I previously went through every offensive position to find hitters on the rise and fall. This time, we'll focus on starting pitchers. To determine this... Read More

Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds - Changeup Profiles for Week 11

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s Statcast pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week I will select an advanced stat, choose two top performers and two under-performers, and analyze what those stats could mean for future fantasy output. Last week I started taking a look into pitchers' relative success of certain pitches using Statcast's pitch movement... Read More

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 6/8/21 (Premium Content)

Hey there, RotoBallers! We have made it to Week 11, and when I look across the MLB Gambling Twitter landscape, I'm relieved to see that I'm not the only one who is waiting for the curtain to fall on whatever satirical act is going on for the first 2+ months of this MLB season. It... Read More

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/8/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a 15-game main slate on tap tonight, and it is quite the doozie. We have some ace arms in Bieber, Glasnow, and Buehler, with a few pitchers, priced way too cheap with Bassitt and Wood. As always on a 15-game slate, there are plenty of bats in play as well. No Coors in... Read More