Early Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/31/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have a nearly identical slate today with seven early games and six games in primetime. In this article, we will focus on the early seven-game slate. Be sure to stay tuned for Kevin's main slate picks as well! This article contains my picks for the seven-game early slate on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, for […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (5/30/23)

We get back to some normalcy tonight as the schedule for this Tuesday is more traditional. With two games going off at 6:40 PM EST and the other 13 games after that so it's all evening action on the docket. Due to some scheduling changes, I am covering props again for the third straight day! […]

Endy Rodriguez Has Four Knocks

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher prospect Endy Rodriguez went 4-for-5 with three runs and one RBI on Monday for Triple-A Indianapolis. Rodriguez, 23, is now hitting .234 with four homers and 14 RBI. The backstop was great last year between High-A and Triple-A with a .323 batting average to go along with 25 homers and 95 RBI, […]

Week 10 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball: Matt McLain, Jose Siri, Garrett Whitlock, Spencer Steer, Owen Miller, more

Welcome back RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 10 -- May 29 through June 4. May will be in the books as we move closer to the halfway point of the season. More top prospects are being called up to the big leagues and producing for fantasy managers right away. Bobby […]

Carlos Santana Absent On Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Carlos Santana (back) is not in the starting lineup on Monday against the San Francisco Giants. Santana suffered from lumbar-spine muscle tightness on Sunday and was pulled from the game early, and he'll take a seat to begin the week. For now, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day, but this is […]

Carlos Santana Dealing With Lumbar-Spine Tightness

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Carlos Santana (back) was removed from Sunday's game early against the Seattle Mariners due to lumbar-spine muscular tightness, according to the team. Outfielder Connor Joe moved from left field to first base on Sunday to replace Santana. The Pirates are thin at the position with Ji Man Choi (Achilles) currently on […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (5/29/23)

Happy Memorial Day, RotoBallers! I hope you're reading this while you're making plans for that barbecue or pool party and you're ready to kick back and relax and watch some major league baseball! We have games spread all across the day, today, so there are certainly going to be plenty of different times to catch […]

Giants vs. Pirates Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/29)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Francisco Giants, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Monday, May 29th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The weather is heating up and so are many options available on many waiver wires. Follow the data and try to be realistic about who is a hot streak and who has staying power with long-term appeal. Of course, we're here to help with […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 10

We’re coming up on week 10 of the fantasy baseball season. The season seems to enter a slight lull in June, but you can't afford to rest now. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will outline the upcoming schedule, two-start pitchers, […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports For Pitchers - Updates On Liam Hendriks, Vince Velasquez, Carlos Rodon, Pete Fairbanks

Happy Memorial Day. As we near the final few days of May, the long season is beginning to take a toll on fantasy baseball pitchers. Unfortunately, some fantasy managers could be without their top arms moving ahead. At the same time, others are making their way back. Let's take a look at injury updates for […]

Carlos Santana Could Miss Time

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Carlos Santana (back) was removed early during Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The switch-hitter was taken out of the contest due to back tightness. The expectation is that Santana will undergo further testing to determine the severity of the issue. It's possible that Santana does end up on the injured […]

Vince Velasquez Placed On The 15-Day Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Vince Velasquez (elbow) has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort. Velasquez, who was just activated from the IL prior to Saturday's start against the Mariners, only lasted two innings in the outing before being pulled. He's heading for his second stint on the injured list due […]

Jack Suwinski Absent From Sunday's Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jack Suwinski is not in the lineup for Sunday's matchup with Marco Gonzales and the Seattle Mariners. The 24-year-old is in the midst of a breakout campaign, slashing .234/.348/.482 with nine home runs, 16 runs, 26 runs, and five steals over 43 games. Chris Owings is taking his spot in the lineup, […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 10

Welcome to Week 10 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitters. We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets 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 […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 10

Welcome back to The Cut List. 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 the hot seat […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Jacob deGrom, Max Fried, Julio Urias, Giancarlo Stanton, Cody Bellinger and more

We have made it to a crucial checkpoint in the fantasy baseball season. New trends for players for this year are no longer just trends as we have seen two months' worth of baseball. The injury bug has hit every fantasy team in some way, shape, or form. For most fantasy players, it has negatively […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 10

This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 10 – May 29 through June 5. 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 […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (5/28/23)

If a more perfect day for Major League Baseball exists, I am not sure how or in what universe. As spring turns to summer, we have been blessed with some of the best weather of late May that I can remember. I know I am not ready for the dog days of summer yet, so […]

Roansy Contreras Will Shift To The Bullpen In The Near Future

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Roansy Contreras is expected to move into a bullpen role soon. The 23-year-old has struggled this season, posting a 4.50 ERA, 1.42 WHIP, and a 35:23 K: BB across 50 innings. His K% is in the 13th percentile, while his BB% is in the 24th percentile, well below the league average. Contreras […]

Vince Velasquez Removed With Elbow Discomfort

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Vince Velasquez (elbow) was removed from Saturday's start against the Seattle Mariners with right elbow discomfort. He allowed four runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out three across two innings before leaving. The 30-year-old just returned from the injured list on Saturday after missing the last few weeks […]

Vince Velasquez Activated From The IL, Will Start Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Vince Velasquez (elbow) was activated from the 15-day injured list and will start Saturday against the Seattle Mariners. The 30-year-old hurler missed three weeks with right elbow inflammation but he's ready to go for Saturday's tilt in Seattle. Velasquez had quietly put together a great first season with the Pirates, recording […]

Mariners vs. Pirates Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/27)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Seattle Mariners, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Saturday, May 27th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Matt McLain, Christopher Morel, Bobby Miller, more

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We are in Week 9 and seven days away from May being over. 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 May 24, 2023. These rankings are being released in May and […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/27/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Is this the last Saturday of Spring? Temperatures across the continent are set to heat up next week so enjoy some moderate weather this Memorial Day weekend and, of course, a whole bunch of baseball. Today we get the bulk of the games in the afternoon, so I am covering the ten-game "early slate" on […]

Oneil Cruz Will Be Out Of His Walking Boot Soon

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (ankle) will be out of his walking boot in a couple of weeks, according to MLB.com, and then he'll be ready to start to regain his strength back in his ankle. The 24-year-old has been out of action since April 9 after sliding into home plate and fracturing his left […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/26/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's Friday! I'm Jon Anderson back to take you through another great MLB DFS slate. I've got the projection model fired up and we're ready to spit out some DFS picks. Let's get into this bad boy, here are your top plays, values, fades, […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty News and Notes: Rockies, Rookies and Mitch Keller - Oh My!

In the dynasty world, news and notes articles take on a whole new meaning. Not only are we discussing short-term value with these players, but we need to look long-term as well. A good dynasty manager is like Crazy Eyes from the movie Mr. Deeds. You have to have one eye on the present and […]

Quinn Priester - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Quinn Priester, SP, Pittsburgh Pirates ANALYSIS: The first prep pitcher taken in the 2018 draft when the Pirates selected him 18th overall, Priester has had his ups and downs along his development path, all the while showcasing major league-quality overall stuff when he's healthy and commanding and controlling his arsenal of pitches. After pitching […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Julio Urias, Triston McKenzie, Brandon Woodruff, Vince Velasquez, more

The MLB baseball season is now longer new, and many fantasy pitchers have established themselves as must-start options when they're on the mound. However, injuries will always complicate lineup decisions, so staying on top of the most recent news is key for staying near the top of your league's standings. Today, we'll look at the […]