Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 2

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 […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 2

A long Week One in the books, and now we've got some data to really get into! It's the weekend so that means it's time for all of RotoBaller's fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups content, as we prepare you for Week 2 - April 18th through April 24th. I'm Jon Anderson and I'm once again […]

Nestor Cortes Fans 12 Over Five Scoreless Innings

New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes was dominant in his start against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. He pitched five innings and allowed three hits, one walk and no runs while striking out a career-high 12. He achieved the 39th immaculate inning in MLB history in the fourth inning of the game when he […]

Joey Gallo, Anthony Rizzo Resting Against O's

New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo and first baseman Anthony Rizzo are not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles. Tim Locastro is starting in left field and hitting ninth against Orioles left-hander Bruce Zimmermann, while DJ LeMahieu moves to first base and is hitting fifth. Gleyber Torres is at second base […]

Tim Locastro Starting On Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Tim Locastro was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and is starting in left field and hitting ninth on Sunday against Baltimore Orioles left-hander Bruce Zimmermann. Locastro is likely to serve as outfield depth for as long as he remains on the Yankees major league roster. The 29-year-old hit just .180 with two […]

Gerrit Cole Allows Three More Runs Wednesday

New York Yankees starter Gerrit Cole had another tough outing as he allowed three earned runs to the Blue Jays this past Wednesday. Cole himself earned the no-decision, but New York still fell to Toronto by a score of 6-4. On a positive note, he lasted 5.2 innings, allowing just one walk while striking out […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 4/17/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/17/22 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 […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers for Fantasy Baseball - Week 2

Maybe this is the week we see pitchers stretch beyond four or five innings per outing. With a condensed spring training and late start to the season, starting pitchers have been handled with kid gloves so far. We'll also get a better sense of the upcoming schedule for starting pitchers since some rookies and fifth […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/17/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 4/17/2022 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 10-games on DraftKings and 11-games on FanDuel. You can also read more DFS advice and […]

Clay Holmes Gets Four-Out Save Saturday

New York Yankees reliever Clay Holmes picked up the final four outs for his club on Saturday, sealing a 5-2 win over the Orioles. It was the right-hander's first save of his career as he entered the game with two runners on in the eighth before getting a groundout, and then going back out there […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 4/16/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/16/22 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 […]

Early Lineup Trends for Fantasy Baseball

The month of April is fantastic because not only do we get baseball back into our lives, but we also get the overreactions that come with it. A player on one of our fantasy teams gets benched in Week One and all hell breaks loose. In reality most of these teams are still figuring out […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 2

Shoutout to baseball! We're back folks, and fantasy leagues are in full swing. There have already been some outstanding performances and some incredibly disappointing ones, in bullpens, rotations, positional players, and from managers too! We're all excited to have baseball back, and the frustration we feel certainly feels better than the no baseball we all […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/16/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

There are six games on tap for the main slate on both sites tonight and my goodness is picking out a pitcher (or two or DraftKings) going to be interesting. Verlander (@ SEA) and Urias (vs. CIN) are the headliners at the top, while Matz (@ MIL), Houser (vs. STL), and Taillon (@ BAL) make […]

Aaron Judge Out Of The Lineup On Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is receiving his first day off on Friday as the team takes on Jordan Lyles and the Baltimore Orioles. Giancarlo Stanton is covering right field for the game with Aaron Hicks in center field. Judge has gone 8-for-28 at the plate so far this year, tallying three doubles and […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/15/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. We have a massive 11-game slate to attack tonight. First, there are some aces like Cease, Rodon, and Freddy Peralta making their second starts. Then, we get the debut of MacKenzie Gore versus the Braves as well. Then, when it comes […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks (4/15/22)

Hello everybody and welcome back, baseball! The 2022 MLB season is underway and we have a ton of action to look forward to once again. This article will focus on MLB player props throughout the season. We will look to focus on pitcher strikeout props first and foremost as those are often some of the […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 4/15/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/15/22 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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Week 1

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball, almost as much as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and then see their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]

Michael King Bails Out Aroldis Chapman For First Save

New York Yankees reliever Michael King picked up his first save of the season on Thursday, helping his club defeat the Blue Jays 3-0 in the series finale. Aroldis Chapman began the ninth inning, but he was pulled after issuing three-straight walks to begin the frame and tossing just four of his 16 pitches for […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 4/14/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/14/22 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 […]

Jordan Montgomery Expected To Start Friday Against Baltimore

New York Yankees pitcher Jordan Montgomery (knee) tossed a bullpen session on Wednesday and is expected to make his start Friday against the Baltimore Orioles. He took a comebacker off his left knee during last Sunday's game, but X-rays returned negative. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the southpaw should be ready for his next start. […]

Anthony Rizzo Bumped Up To Leadoff Spot On Wednesday

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo will hit leadoff for the first time this season in Wednesday's game against Jose Berrios and the Toronto Blue Jays. Third baseman Josh Donaldson, who has been the team's primary leadoff hitter, is sliding down to No. 3 in the order. Rizzo hit either second or third in […]

Giancarlo Stanton Getting A Breather On Wednesday

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is absent from the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Jose Berrios and the Toronto Blue Jays. Josh Donaldson is slotting in as designated hitter for the game while Aaron Judge is covering right field. Yankees manager Aaron Boone has been working in rest days for all of the […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/13/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. There's a split slate on tap Wednesday, and although DraftKings does not have an all-day slate, FanDuel does. Consequently, today's article will feature picks on both sites for games throughout the day, as even on DK, the suggestions will prove viable […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/13/22)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! It is Wednesday and I am here to help you get through this humpday with some MLB betting action! Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now officially partnered with various sportsbooks and have some sweet sports betting promo offers! Get your deposit bonus, as […]

Joey Gallo Absent From Tuesday's Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Joey Gallo is not part of the starting lineup for Tuesday night's game against Yusei Kikuchi and the Toronto Blue Jays. Gallo started in left field in each of the team's first four games of the year, but Aaron Hicks will be shifting over to cover left on Tuesday. Yankees manager […]

Zack Britton Could Return In August Or September

New York Yankees relief pitcher Zack Britton (elbow) underwent surgery on his left elbow last fall. He is currently on the 60-day injured list. The left-hander began a flat-ground throwing program back in February and, according to the team, he is progressing well. The Yankees are hopeful that Britton could be back with the team […]

The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Rankings

Lovers of starting pitching unite, as it is once again time for my weekly top 101 SP Baller Ranks breakdown to hit the press. We fought through lockouts and a pandemic to get here, and we're going to get the gosh darn championships this year. Here we go with the first 2022 edition of my […]

Jordan Montgomery Should Be Able To Make Next Start

New York Yankees left-hander Jordan Montgomery (knee) is likely going to be able to make his next scheduled start. Montgomery took a comebacker off of his left knee during last Sunday's game but X-rays came back negative. Manager Aaron Boone told reporters that Montgomery is "doing all right" after the injury. The lefty has some […]