Pitch Mix Analysis: Starting Fantasy Baseball Pitchers With Upside In Their Arsenal

If you are going to make a living as a Major League starting pitcher, you had better come to the table with more than one effective pitch. There are very rare exceptions, but exceptions do not disprove the rule. Starting pitchers need multiple useful offerings to have success, and that's especially true when we're talking […]

Aaron Judge Wins American League MVP

As expected, New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was named the 2022 American League Most Valuable Player on Thursday. Judge picked a nice season to set an AL record with 62 home runs before becoming a free agent this offseason. While also breaking Roger Maris' single-season AL home run record, Judge also finished just five […]

Anthony Rizzo Returning To Yankees

The New York Yankees are re-signing first baseman Anthony Rizzo on Tuesday, according to a source. MLB Network's Jon Heyman is reporting that it's a two-year deal for around $17 million a year. Rizzo rejected the team's one-year, $19.65 million qualifying offer, but he'll be back on a multi-year deal. The 33-year-old and his left-handed […]

Mets Claim Stephen Ridings Off Waivers

The New York Mets have claimed pitcher Stephen Ridings off waivers from the New York Yankees, the Mets announced in a tweet on Tuesday. Ridings, a 27-year-old right-hander, last appeared in the Majors during the 2021 campaign, allowing four hits, two walks, and an earned run in five innings while striking out seven batters. He'll […]

Yankees Considering Masataka Yoshida

The New York Yankees are considering Japanese on-base machine Masataka Yoshida, an outfielder who had a .447 on-base percentage in Nippon Professional Baseball in 2022 with the Orix Buffaloes. The Yankees need more contact-oriented, on-base hitters like Yoshida, so he could be the perfect fit in the Bronx to strengthen an already potent lineup. In […]

Yankees Could Pursue Justin Verlander If He's Available

The New York Yankees were toying with the idea of adding Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander to their rotation last winter, offering him $25 million. They could choose to make another run at him this winter if he opts out of his current deal with the Astros and becomes a free agent. However, the […]

Yankees Expected To Give Anthony Rizzo A Qualifying Offer

The New York Yankees are expected to give first baseman Anthony Rizzo the $19.65 million qualifying offer. Rizzo opted out of his $16 million 2023 option on Tuesday and will likely decline the qualifying offer in order to test the free-agent market this offseason as a terrific two-way player at first base. The 33-year-old left-handed […]

Anthony Rizzo Becomes A Free Agent

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo opted out of his $16 million option for the 2023 season on Monday and has become a free agent. Two of the Yankees' biggest sluggers -- Rizzo and Aaron Judge -- will be free agents this winter. The 33-year-old Rizzo hit just .224 in his first full season […]

2022 RotoBaller MLB Challenge - And The @Fantrax Winner Is...

What a season, RotoBallers. Fantasy baseball is always a fun, interesting, and long season - filled with injuries, breakout players, and different strategies. It takes stamina and endurance to win the six month marathon, and we're here today to recognize those who pulled it off. With 348 teams competing to be crowned champ of the […]

Yankees Exercise 2023 Club Option For Luis Severino

The New York Yankees exercised the team's 2023 club option for starting pitcher Luis Severino, per a tweet from the team on Monday morning. The 28-year-old right-hander made 19 starts for the American League East club last season, logging a 3.18 ERA and a 3.70 FIP while registering 112 strikeouts compared to just 30 walks […]

Yankees Expected To Pick Up Luis Severino's Option

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said he expects to pick up starting pitcher Luis Severino's $15 million option for the 2023 season. Severino only made three starts from 2019 to 2021 due to injuries, but he got back on track in 2022 and went 7-3 with a 3.18 ERA (3.70 FIP), a 1.00 […]

2022 Fantasy Baseball Year-In-Review: Nestor Cortes

Very few players came out of nowhere to become fantasy baseball heroes quite like Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes. The one they call Nasty Nestor was an afterthought during draft season, but the Hialeah Kid went on to be one of the most valuable early-season pickups, while Cortes himself picked up some cool new nicknames. […]

A Year to Remember: MLB Pitchers Who Had Career Years in 2022 Fantasy Baseball

Jon Anderson here, back with another offseason fantasy baseball piece. We have been looking at players from 2022 that had standout years either positively or negatively. I checked on players that we expect to bounce back in 2023 after really disappointing seasons in 2022 in these two articles: Pitcher Bounce-Backs Hitter Bounce-Backs Now we are […]

A Year to Remember: MLB Hitters Who Had Career Years in 2022 Fantasy Baseball

The World Series is still going on, but here at RotoBaller, we've already turned one of our eyes toward the 2023 fantasy baseball season. That is just the kind of round-the-clock baseball coverage you get here. I have already published two pieces, reviewing hitters and pitchers that were major disappointments in 2022 that I judge […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (11/1/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

With the rain out last night, Game 3 of the World Series happens tonight, Tuesday, November 1st, 2022! This is a huge game where both teams try to take control of the series with a 2-1 lead! This article has daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 11/1/2022, Showdown Slate at 8:03 […]

Yankees Worried About Retaining Aaron Judge?

Most people believe that the New York Yankees will re-sign superstar slugger Aaron Judge when he becomes a free agent this winter. But there are some real concerns within the organization about their chances of retaining him. They expect to be the highest bidder, but they aren't sure how badly he wants to stay in […]

Yankees Plan To Stick With Aaron Boone

New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner plans to keep Aaron Boone on as manager in 2023. "As far as Boone's concerned, we just signed him and for all the same reasons I listed a year ago, I believe he is a very good manager," Steinbrenner said. "I don't see a change there." Boone signed a […]

A Year to Forget: MLB Pitchers Who Will Rebound for 2023 Fantasy Baseball

We are into our fantasy baseball offseason content now, and we will be bringing you stuff all Fall and Winter long. I started it off with this piece about hitters who I expect to rebound in 2023. Check that one out if you haven't already! Today, we will do the same thing for pitchers - […]

Giants Ready To Spend For Aaron Judge

The San Francisco Giants have targeted New York Yankees impending free-agent outfielder Aaron Judge entering the 2023 season and "won't be outbid," per NJ Advance Media's Randy Miller. Judge will be one of the most intriguing free agents this offseason, but the Giants intend to sign several bigger-name free agents, per Miller's article. The 30-year-old […]

Brian Cashman's Contract Is Up This Winter

Per an article from SNY's Andy Martino on Sunday, New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman's contract is up this winter. Per Martino's article, "Cashman's contract is up, of course, and most in the organization believe that Hal Steinbrenner will ask him back, and that Cashman will accept." Martino's article also states that manager Aaron […]

Anthony Rizzo Finishes Postseason Strong

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in the 6-5 loss to the Houston Astros in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Sunday. The Yankees were swept in four games, putting an end to their 2022 postseason run. Rizzo was one […]

Nestor Cortes Injures His Groin Sunday

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (groin) left his start in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series early on Sunday against the Houston Astros with a left groin injury. He was pulled immediately after he allowed the game-tying three-run home run to rookie shortstop Jeremy Pena, who went on to win the ALCS […]

Harrison Bader Homers Again On Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader hit another home run on Sunday. The veteran also collected three hits from the leadoff spot in the lineup in the fourth game of the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros, scoring three runs in the process. The home run was Bader's fifth of the postseason. With […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (10/23/22)

Happy Sunday RotoBallers, it's Championship Series time and we're back for another day of MLB Postseason betting picks. 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. […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/23/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We don't have to deal with just a showdown slate today! Both of the League Championship Series are in action today. The Astros will try to sweep the Yankees in the Bronx with the same pitcher that completed the sweep of Seattle. The Phillies have won the first two games at home and now get […]

Aaron Judge Continues Playoff Struggles

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge had a tough game Saturday against the Houston Astros, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. Judge also was part of a misplayed flyball when he got too close to Harrison Bader and appeared to spook the center fielder, who dropped the ball. The MVP frontrunner is having a horrific postseason, […]

Gerrit Cole Takes Loss In Game 3

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole didn't have his best stuff against the Houston Astros on Saturday, allowing five runs (three earned) over five mediocre innings in Game 3 of the ALCS. Cole gave up fives hits and two walks while striking out seven. Cole was undone by a misplay in the outfield where […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 10/22/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/22/22 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 […]

Anthony Rizzo Leading Off In Game 3

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo is starting at first base and is batting leadoff in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Saturday against the Houston Astros and right-hander Cristian Javier. The Yankees used center fielder Harrison Bader in the leadoff spot in the Game 2 loss, but he'll be moved […]

Gerrit Cole Starting Game 3 Of ALCS

New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole is making the start in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Saturday against the Houston Astros in the Bronx. The Yankees ace will hope to give the Astros their first loss of the postseason and avoid falling down three games to none in the series. The […]