Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (8/18/23)

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! As a washed baseball player myself, it's simply not enough to get my fix in a men's league, so here I am betting on the pros from my couch. I'm stoked to be back to provide some MLB picks again this year. We had a rough regular season in the articles in […]

Jacob Wilson Off To Hot Start In High-A

Oakland Athletics infield prospect Jacob Wilson is making a strong first impression in the minors. Through 11 games with High-A Lansing, the 21-year-old sports impressive .342/.409/.474 slash line. He was the sixth overall pick in the draft last month, widely considered one of the best pure hitters in his class. Wilson's power and speed are […]

JJ Bleday Diagnosed With ACL Sprain

An MRI exam showed that Oakland Athletics outfielder JJ Bleday (knee) has an ACL sprain in his left knee. Manager Mark Kotsay said he doesn't want to rule out Bleday for the rest of the 2023 season, but a return this year is up in the air. The A's placed Bleday on the 10-day injured […]

JJ Bleday Goes On Injured List

The Oakland Athletics placed outfielder JJ Bleday (knee) and pitcher Angel Felipe (elbow) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and recalled pitcher Tayler Scott from Triple-A Las Vegas and reinstated catcher Carlos Perez (thumb) from the injured list in corresponding moves. Bleday is dealing with a left-knee sprain and will now miss at least […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/15/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We're back at it on a Tuesday after writing the DFS article yesterday. We have a slate with plenty of offense and awful pitching options. I usually don't start my lineups with the offense, but tonight I will do so. I like only two options on the board tonight on the bump, and neither one […]

Week 21 Waiver Wire Rankings: TJ Friedl, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Zack Gelof, Brady Singer, Gavin Williams, Cole Ragans, and more

Welcome back RotoBallers, to another edition of the fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 21 -- August 14 through August 20. There are just over 45 days left of the regular season to be played as fantasy managers scout the waiver wire to help them add pieces for a championship run. More top prospects […]

Freddy Tarnok To Start On Tuesday

Oakland Athletics rookie right-hander Freddy Tarnok will make the second start of his rookie season on Tuesday on the road against the St. Louis Cardinals. Tarnok made his first career major-league start on July 26 against the San Francisco Giants and only went 2 2/3 innings, allowing three earned runs on three hits (one homer) […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (08/14/23)

We have a nine-game MLB schedule going down this Monday evening, meaning it's officially time to get our week started on the right note! 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 […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/14/23 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/14/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Just eight games on a Monday, but that's plenty of action to have a pretty fun DFS slate. Let's see where we want to go...   Starting Pitchers Each day we try to give you […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/14/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We're back at it on a Monday after a fantastic trip to OBX with the family for a vacation. I want to thank Dan Palyo and Tommy Bell for covering my articles last week. I have been really into DFS lately, so I added my chart to the article today, which I will explain later. […]

Zack Gelof (2B, OAK)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 21

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Over the past few weeks, Zack Gelof has been in the "Deeper Leagues" section of this column. Given his roster rate remains this low, it's time we bump him up as the 23-year-old rookie has been on a tear to start his big-league […]

Trevor May Struggles Versus Nationals

Oakland Athletics right-hander Trevor May was given the ball with a four-run lead during Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. The right-hander proceeded to allow five runs (three earned) on three hits and two walks. It didn't help that the defense only made mistakes as well, but May wasn't helping himself on the mound. The […]

Zack Gelof Hits Two Homers Versus Nationals

Oakland A's second baseman Zack Gelof was 4-for-5 with two solo home runs against the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Gelof's homers came in the first and fifth frames despite Oakland losing 8-7. The 23-year-old rookie has blasted eight home runs in 25 games. He's also shown some speed on the base path swiping six bags. […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 21

Welcome to Week 21 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of August 14 - August 20, 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 […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Most of your league trade deadlines have now passed and that means it is just you and the waiver wire now. Fantasy baseball's marathon is nearing the home stretch of September, and that means expanded rosters and prospect parties. Things may feel "settled" and […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 21

Welcome back RotoBallers to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups recommendations for Week 21 of the fantasy baseball season (August 14 - August 20). My name is Nick Shlain and this is my 10th week of writing this column. I'll be sticking around for the rest of the MLB season to bring you […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/13/23

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 […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (08/13/23)

The 2023 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 juiciest props on the market. We […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/13/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! Today's main slate features an enticing eight-game matinee mix. There […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 21

This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 21 -- August 14 through August 20. 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 […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 21

We've reached the dog days of summer and the playoff races are rounding into form -- both in the MLB and in fantasy leagues. Now is the time to find that impact player from waivers for the stretch run to help bring home a title. This week's edition features several young players who are already […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 21

We are coming up on Week 21 of the fantasy baseball season. The calendar flips to August, and 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 […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (August 14 - August 20)

Welcome back to our Two-Start Pitcher Streamers article - Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts for Week 21, from August 14 to August 20. With few teams with seven games on their schedule this week, we're looking at fewer two-start pitchers than usual. Despite that, there are ample chances for you to get ahead with some […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 21

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 21 -- Monday, August 14 through Sunday, August 20. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good […]

Esteury Ruiz Out Of The Lineup On Saturday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Washington Nationals. This appears to be a routine rest day for the 24-year-old speedster. Ruiz recently came off the injured list and still leads the MLB with 46 stolen bases in 91 games this season. In his absence, Lawrence […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Josh Jung, Byron Buxton, Walker Buehler, Joe Musgrove, Ryan Helsley and more

We are now deep in the dog days of the summer. The playoff races are heating up like the weather and anything can happen. The same can be said of the fantasy baseball season. We are at the point where league trade deadlines have mostly come and gone. We are now left with who we […]

Video: Hitters Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 21 Free Agent Adds

Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller breaks down some of his must-have Week 21 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent adds for hitters - 2023 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and waiver wire advice for hitters that are emerging. These MLB players should be watched, stashed, or targeted in your roto, points, H2H points leagues, […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/12/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/12/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have ourselves a nice 10-game slate tonight for the MAIN slate on Saturday night. That's more than we usually get on a weekend! With so many options on the mound and at the plate, […]

Tony Kemp Goes On Paternity List

The Oakland Athletics placed outfielder Tony Kemp on the paternity list on Friday and recalled rookie outfielder Lawrence Butler from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Kemp will most likely miss the entire weekend series against the Washington Nationals on the road. The 31-year-old has only been useful in deeper leagues for his speed […]

Lawrence Butler Batting Eighth In Big-League Debut

Oakland Athletics rookie outfielder Lawrence Butler will be starting in right field and batting eighth in the order for his major-league debut on Friday against the Washington Nationals and right-hander Joan Adon. Butler is the team's No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he's worth a look in deep-mixed and AL-only leagues for his power/speed […]