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... Read More
Adrian Martinez Getting Wednesday's Start
Oakland Athletics right-handed hurler Adrian Martinez will make Wednesday's start against Cole Ragans and the Kansas City Royals, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. It'll be the first start of the season for the 26-year-old who's started 12 games at Triple-A in 2023. Martinez hasn't seen much success during his MLB career and owns a... Read More
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... Read More
Trevor May Picks Up Tuesday's Save
Oakland Athletics right-hander Trevor May recorded his 13th save of the season on Tuesday when his club defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-4. The 33-year-old completed one inning of work, striking out one and allowing no baserunners. May hasn't been the most dominant reliever in 2023, posting a 4.37 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, and 18.2% strikeout... Read More
Seth Brown Sitting On Tuesday
Oakland Athletics first baseman/outfielder Seth Brown is absent from Tuesday's lineup for the matchup against left-hander Angel Zerpa and the Kansas City Royals. The slugger has struggled this season to a .219/.285/.406 slash line with 11 bombs, 23 runs, 42 RBI, and a pair of steals over 79 games. Brown's even worse against lefties and... Read More
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... Read More
A's Acquire Sean Newcomb From Giants
The Oakland Athletics acquired left-hander Sean Newcomb from the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday in exchange for outfielder Trenton Brooks. The trade was allowed because neither Newcomb nor Brooks have been on a 40-man big-league roster in 2023. Newcomb has been a solid reliever at Triple-A Sacramento this year, posting a 3.16 ERA with 40... Read More
Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Updated Rankings for 2023 Redraft (Week 22)
Well, with the 45-day threshold passing this past week, we saw a nice wave of prospect promotions over the last several days including Noelvi Marte, Masyn Winn, Parker Meadows, Everson Pereira, and Kyle Harrison. We're probably going to several more in the coming days as well. With the season now having fewer than 45 days... Read More
Do These Prospects Matter For Dynasty Baseball (Week 22)? Grant McCray, Aaron Zavala, Blake Walston, Jay Groome, more
Not every minor leaguer is obviously having a great season. We took a look earlier in the season at some players that were struggling in this space, and we're going to work through another group today. Particularly, we're taking a look at hitters who have had trouble controlling the strike zone and pitchers who have... Read More
Esteury Ruiz Returning On Monday
Oakland A's outfielder Esteury Ruiz is back in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener versus the Kansas City Royals. The 24-year-old didn't start Sunday's series finale against the Orioles but grounded out in a lone pinch-hitting appearance in the seventh inning. It's been a tough rookie campaign for the speedster at the plate. Ruiz... Read More
Mason Miller Gives Up Two Runs In Rehab Appearance
Oakland Athletics rookie right-hander Mason Miller (elbow) made his second minor-league rehab appearance on Sunday with Single-A Stockton and allowed two earned runs on three hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out two in just 1 2/3 innings pitched. Miller will need at least one more rehab start to get his pitch count... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/21/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
We're back at it on a Monday after another great game at Bowman Field and the Little League World Series. That is one of my favorite events of the year. Combined with the LLWS, it’s an incredible time of the year. Tonight I’m calling our slate, the one with a ton of lefties, as we... Read More
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/21/23 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Monday, RotoBallers! Eight games populate the featured contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. There are a few games earlier in the day, but they are not a part of either site's main slate. Tonight's action starts at 7:05 PM EST with an East Coast matchup... Read More
Brent Rooker Collects 20th Home Run Sunday Versus Orioles
On Sunday, Oakland A's outfielder Brent Rooker nailed his 20th home run of the season despite his team getting crushed by Baltimore 12-1. The 28-year-old All-Star put the Athletics on the scoreboard, smacking a solo shot off of left-handed pitcher Nick Vespi in the seventh inning. Unfortunately, this would be Oakland's sole run in the... Read More
Week 22 Waiver Wire Rankings: Masyn Winn, Zack Gelof, Noelvi Marte, Kerry Carpenter, Javier Assad, Nolan Schanuel
Welcome back RotoBallers, to another edition of the fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 22 -- August 21 through August 27. With just over a month left in the regular season, it's time for fantasy managers to focus on the waiver wire and pick up key players to help secure a championship. We are... Read More
Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 22
Welcome to Week 22 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of August 21 - August 27, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN, Yahoo!, or Fantrax. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because we know... Read More
Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 22
Welcome to another week of sifting through top hitter streamers, RotoBallers! We are looking ahead at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 22 -- Monday, August 21 through Sunday, August 27. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good... Read More
The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 22
Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 22. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on... Read More
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/20/23
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top... Read More
PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Sunday, August 20, 2023
Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Sunday, August 20, 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... Read More
Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 22
This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 22 -- August 21 through August 27. Whether your team is derailed by injuries or you’re simply ready to give up on your draft day darlings, navigating the waiver wire will be crucial to finding long-term success in fantasy baseball. As... Read More
2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 22
As the marathon known as baseball season hits the three-quarter mark, so too does fantasy baseball season; time to prepare for the home stretch. We can smell the finish line in roto leagues and the playoffs are right around the corner in leagues utilizing that method to crown a champion. Buckle up. Whatever format you... Read More
Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're no longer stuck waiting for September for prospects to come up! Enjoy this time to speculate on the next generation of ballplayers as we look for a boost across the finish line. And don't let "Shiny Object Syndrome" cause you to only look... Read More
Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 22
We are coming up on Week 22 of the fantasy baseball season. With September nearing, the fantasy baseball playoffs push to the forefront of our brains. But you can't let that stress you out. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will... Read More
Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (August 21 - August 27)
Welcome back to our Two-Start Pitcher Streamers article - Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts for Week 22, from August 21 to August 27. With plenty of teams that have seven games on their schedule this week, we're looking at a variety of two-start pitchers. For those new to this recurring column, each week this fantasy... Read More
Lawrence Butler Sits Out Versus Southpaw
Oakland Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. The 23-year-old has a .760 OPS since being called up to the big league roster roughly a week ago. Despite that, the A's don't seem too interested in playing Butler against left-handed starting pitchers. Butler has been... Read More
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/19/23
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top... Read More
Video: Pitchers Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 22 Free Agent Adds
Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller breaks down some of his must-have Week 22 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent adds for pitchers - 2023 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and waiver wire advice for pitchers that are emerging. These MLB players should be watched, stashed, or targeted in your roto, points, H2H points leagues,... Read More
Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 21
Another week down, another week closer to the playoffs (in real life and even closer for fantasy!) It was another mostly quiet week in the world of bullpens across the league, with no huge shifts taking place and of course all trades well behind us at this point. There was still some movement in a... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/19/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
We had yet another massive main slate on Friday. Saturday's slate is smaller but no less exciting. Let's get to the picks! Now that is out of the way, let's turn the focus to the evening. This article contains my picks for the main slate on Saturday, August 19, 2023, for both DraftKings and FanDuel,... Read More