JP Sears - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 17

BALLER MOVE:  Add in deeper leagues. ROSTERED IN: 25% of leagues ANALYSIS:   JP Sears has only won one of his 18 starts this season, but that's what you get with the Oakland Athletics in 2023. He's been solid with a 3.97 ERA. His recent form has been quite good as he's completed at least […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/16/23

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 […]

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups Week 17 (2023)

Major League Baseball's second half is here -- a time that many consider when the season "truly begins." The second half of the season brings renewed energy, fierce competition, and tantalizing storylines that capture the hearts of fans across the nation. With the first half of the season serving as a stage for teams to […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 17

Wow, does it feel good to have baseball back in our lives. As fun as the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby can be, that week really brings fantasy baseball to a grinding halt. It's four days of opening fantasy apps, seeing "no game" next to all the players, then closing the app in disappointment. […]

Shea Langeliers On The Bench Saturday

Oakland Athletics backstop Shea Langeliers will begin Saturday's game against right-hander Pablo Lopez and the Minnesota Twins on the bench. The youngster has had his fair share of struggles with the bat, slashing .206/.267/.371 with 10 homers, 31 runs, and 33 RBI over 80 contests. Newly promoted Tyler Soderstrom will do the catching duties instead. […]

Brent Rooker Not In The Lineup Saturday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. This appears to be a routine rest day for the 28-year-old slugger. This season, Rooker is slashing .246/.342/.481 with 16 home runs and 44 RBI in 71 games. On Saturday, Seth Brown will function as the designated […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/15/23

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 […]

Video: MLB Prospects Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - 2nd Half Stashes

Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller breaks down some of his must-have fantasy baseball prospects - waiver wire pickups and top MLB prospects to stash for the 2nd half of the 2023 season. This video discusses 2023 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and waiver wire advice for top prospect hitters and pitchers that are emerging. These MLB […]

Top Five Hitting Prospects To Stash For Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues (Week 16)

Welcome back to top prospects to stash! The last few weeks saw a flurry of hitting prospects get their promotions to the major leagues; Dominic Canzone, Colton Cowser, Tyler Soderstrom, Zack Gelof, and Oscar Colas all saw call-ups over the past few weeks. With some of fantasy baseball's favorite stash candidates now in the majors, […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/15/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! We had a massive Friday slate, and I'm excited to be covering another fun Saturday DFS slate. Let's get to my favorite plays for today's main slate! Today's main slate features nine games. I'll point out the standout plays, but there will be plenty of opportunities to get creative with your builds […]

Mason Miller, James Kaprielian To Throw Saturday

Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said that right-handers Mason Miller (elbow) and James Kaprielian (shoulder) will both throw off flat ground on Saturday. Miller, a 24-year-old rookie, is trying to return from a sprained UCL that put him on the injured list in May. Before the injury, he had impressed in his first four big-league […]

Esteury Ruiz Ahead Of Schedule

Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said that outfielder Esteury Ruiz (shoulder) is hitting off a tee and is "further along than I thought he would be." It's good news for Ruiz as the start of the second half of the season resumes on Friday, but there remains no timetable for his return after suffering a […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Colton Cowser, Jarren Duran, Bryan Woo, Francisco Alvarez, more

Welcome RotoBallers to our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings list for Week 17 - July 10 through July 16 to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. The Oakland A's will call up top prospects Tyler Soderstrom and Zack Gelof, and both are set to […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/14/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! The All-Star break is over and 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 for today's main slate! Today's main slate features […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/14/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/14/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. 14-game main slate on both sites tonight that kicks off at 7:05 PM EST. Let's get it!   Starting Pitchers Each day we try to give you some pitchers to target at each price tier, […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (7/14/23)

Baseball returns in full force Friday night after the four-day All-Star break, meaning we should have some refreshed arms and bats in action. There are two pitchers in particular who typically log plenty of innings and should therefore have a bit of extra juice with a week of rest Friday night, and there are also […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 16 (All Star Break Edition)

Happy All-Star Break, everyone! It was an eventful, fun, and unexpected first half of the season which has us all set up for an even more exciting second half. Teams that are seemingly never in playoff contention are very much in playoff contention this year, which should make for a really interesting trade deadline. There's […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Matt McLain, Alek Manoah, Jarren Duran, more

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The first half of the 2023 season is officially in the books. It's time for another rankings check-in. Below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated 2023 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) as of July 13, 2023. These rankings are being released in July and are […]

2023 Rookie Hitter Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Outlooks for Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, Josh Jung, Jordan Walker, more

Major League Baseball fans and fantasy owners alike have had the pleasure of seeing some extremely talented rookie hitters either make their debuts this season or continue to make their mark on the league after being called up late last year. While some rookies have achieved more at the plate than others, that does not […]

Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball? Jordan Lawlar, Jackson Merrill, Tink Hence, Noelvi Marte, and more

The National League shut out the American League in the 2023 Futures Game with a 5-0 victory on Saturday. With many concerned about the pitching in the game, Futures Game arms limited the game to a total of five runs, 11 hits, and struck out 22 combined. This week will be our second week of […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Updated Rankings for 2023 Redraft (Week 16)

Everybody sit back, relax, and take a deep breath. We've reached the All-Star break and it's time to take a quick breather and gear up for the stretch run of the 2023 fantasy baseball season. So, how are your teams looking? Still in the hunt? Do you need a boost at one position or category […]

Mariners Claim Adam Oller Off Waivers From A's

The Seattle Mariners claimed right-hander Adam Oller off waivers from the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday after he was recently placed on outright waivers by Oakland. Oller will get another shot with a new team, but he'll remain in the American League West. The 28-year-old reliever allowed a whopping 24 runs (22 earned) on 29 hits […]

A's Calling Up Tyler Soderstrom From Triple-A

The Oakland Athletics are calling up catching prospect Tyler Soderstrom from Triple-A Las Vegas, according to sources, and he's set to make his major-league debut on Friday for the start of the second half of the season against the visiting Minnesota Twins. Soderstrom, the club's top overall prospect per MLB Pipeline, will get the call […]

A's Planning To Promote Zack Gelof To Big Leagues On Friday

The Oakland Athletics are adding No. 3 prospect Zack Gelof to their 40-man roster and are planning to call him up in time for Friday's series opener against the Minnesota Twins to kick off the start of the second half of the season, according to a source. With Gelof being promoted, the A's are also […]

Nationals Sign Rico Garcia To Minor-League Deal

The Washington Nationals signed free-agent right-hander Rico Garcia to a minor-league deal on Wednesday, and he will report to Triple-A Rochester. Garcia chose free agency on Tuesday after declining an outright assignment from the Oakland Athletics to go to Triple-A Las Vegas. The 29-year-old reliever quickly finds a new home but will have to prove […]

Tyler Soderstrom Showing Big Power In Triple-A

Oakland Athletics catching prospect Tyler Soderstrom is crushing Triple-A pitching this season, slashing .254/.303/.536 with 20 bombs, 45 runs, 59 RBI, and no steals across 69 games. The 21-year-old looks MLB-ready and could get the call later in the season, though he's blocked at the backstop position by Shea Langeliers. Soderstrom can play first base […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (Week 16)

Are you taking it easy over the All-Star break, fellow RotoBallers? Well, buckle up because the second half is right around the corner so let's kick that off with another edition of my biweekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks breakdown. As it is later in the season, these updates will come every other week. […]

Lawrence Butler - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Lawrence Butler, OF, Oakland Athletics ANALYSIS: The A's drafted Butler out of high school in Georgia in the sixth round of the 2018 draft. One of the youngest players in the 2018 draft, Butler struggled in his full-season debut in 2019 before losing the pandemic season. He came out of the pandemic with adjustments […]

Mason Miller Taking Rehab Day-To-Day

Oakland Athletics right-hander Mason Miller (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on June 30 and was evaluated by Dr. Keith Meister on July 6. Manager Mark Kotsay said that Miller will continue to play catch and go through his throwing program and that the team will take his rehab "day by day." The […]

Yacksel Rios Moved To 60-Day Injured List

The Oakland Athletics moved right-hander Yacksel Rios (finger) to the 60-day injured list on July 8 to make room on the 40-man roster for prospect Freddy Tarnok. Rios underwent a procedure on Friday with Stanford vascular surgeon Dr. Jason Lee, but no update was given on a timetable for Rios' return. The 30-year-old reliever left […]