All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/8/23 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! 11 games populate the main slate on DraftKings and FanDuel tonight. There are plenty of premium-priced pitchers, sneaky SP2s, and discounted bats to build our lineups around. Tonight's action starts at 7:05 PM EST with two East Coast matchups between the Astros-Orioles... Read More
David Bednar Manages To Convert 23rd Save Monday
It wasn't clean, but Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar was able to pick up his 23rd save of the season in Monday's 7-6 win over the Braves. Bednar entered the game to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by two. He allowed a leadoff double, got the first out on a flyout in... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/7/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Today I am Lenny Harris. A late-inning pinch hitter for MLB DFS today. We have a lot to get to with an eight-game slate and not a lot of time, so let's go! This article contains my picks for the eight-game main slate on Monday, August 7, 2023, for both DraftKings and FanDuel, which locks... Read More
Oneil Cruz Expected To Return This Year
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said on 93.7 The Fan on Sunday that "all signs point to shortstop Oneil Cruz (leg) playing major-league games in Pittsburgh this season." However, Cherington added that Cruz is more likely to return in September, not August, as originally expected. The 24-year-old is walking without a limp and is... Read More
Pirates vs. Braves Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (8/7)
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 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, August 7th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now... Read More
Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (8/7/23)
Happy Monday, 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... Read More
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/7/23
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/7/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have ourselves a nice 8-game slate tonight for the MAIN slate. Both FanDuel and DK offer a turbo slate for the 6:00 games, but I will be covering the 7:05 slate for both sites... Read More
Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 20
Welcome back RotoBallers to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups recommendations for Week 20 of the fantasy baseball season (August 7 - August 13). My name is Nick Shlain and this is my ninth week of writing this column -- I'll be sticking around for the rest of the MLB season to bring... Read More
Bryan Reynolds Getting The Day Off On Sunday
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds is not in the lineup on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers. This is just a day of rest for the 28-year-old outfielder. Reynolds was mired in a months-long slump but has started to show some signs of life at the dish, particularly over the last seven contests. In that span,... Read More
Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 20
Welcome to Week 20 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of August 7 - August 13, 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
Jack Suwinski (OF, PIT) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 35% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Suwinski has come a long way this season. What started off as a strong-side platoon role in the middle-back part of the Pirates' batting order has blossomed into an everyday playing spot. Overall, Suwinski sports an impressive .817 OPS with 21 home runs.... Read More
Ke'Bryan Hayes (3B, PIT) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 36% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Ke'Bryan Hayes just returned from the injured list on August 1 after missing nearly the entirety of July, so a quick glance at his recent numbers will show they are less than ideal. However, before hitting the IL, the 26-year-old had a standout... Read More
60 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlooks - Every MLB Trade Deadline Prospect Traded Including Luisangel Acuna, Ryan Clifford, Drew Gilbert
All the rumors have now subsided. The dust has (sort of) settled. Major League Baseball completed more than 40 deals over the past week that ranged from deals for utility infielders to deals for future Hall of Famers! This week's weekly article was delayed in order to address EVERY SINGLE prospect moved during the trading... Read More
Week 20 Waiver Wire Rankings - Eury Perez, Curtis Mead, Zack Gelof, Brice Turang, Giovanny Gallegos, Mike Tauchman, more
Welcome back RotoBallers, to another edition of the fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 20 -- August 7 through August 13. Now that the dust is settled and the MLB trade deadline is over, it's time to see which players fantasy managers can add off the waive wire to help their teams for the... Read More
1B/3B Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups Week 20 (2023)
Yet another week of baseball is in the books. August is upon us. The trade deadline has come and gone, and quite honestly, it was a bit underwhelming this year. And oh yeah, in case you missed it, Jose Ramirez clocked Tim Anderson with a right hook last night in an on-field brawl between the... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/6/23): 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 eleven-game matinee mix. There... Read More
Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 20
This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 20 – August 7 through August 13. 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
Top Five Injured Players To Stash In Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19
Welcome back to our top fantasy baseball injury stashes for Week 19, looking at IL players as of August 4. Today's list of injured MLB players to consider stashing off the fantasy baseball waiver wire includes Oneil Cruz, Walker Buehler, Michael Brantley, Kyle Wright, and Charlie Blackmon. In case you're not yet familiar, this list... Read More
Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 20
We are coming up on Week 20 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... Read More
Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (August 7 - August 13)
Welcome back to our Two-Start Pitcher Streamers article - Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts for Week 20, from August 7 to August 13. With plenty of teams with seven games on their schedule this week, we're looking at a bunch of two-start pitchers. There are ample chances for you to get ahead with some of... Read More
Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Josh Naylor, Lars Nootbaar, Adam Frazier, more
Welcome RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball breakout hitters article for Week 19. As always, we are here to bring you a few MLB hitters whose advanced metrics are popping out. My name is Joshua Costello, and I will be giving you 3-5 hitter names that seem to have sustainable improved production this season. Most of... Read More
Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for: Lars Nootbaar, Josh Bell, Justin Verlander, more
Welcome back, RotoBallers! Now that the dust has settled and the MLB trade deadline is over. It's time for another rankings check-in. We saw many players on the move this past week, which either increased or decreased a player's fantasy value. Some of the big names that changed jerseys include Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, Jordan... Read More
Starting Pitchers Who Turned It Around For Fantasy Baseball - Luis Medina, Steven Matz, Austin Gomber, and Jameson Taillon
We are often too quick to write off players or give up on them mid-season. It's easy to label a pitcher a "gas can" or a hitter a bust if they struggle. Sometimes we are more patient with young players than veterans, but the fact remains that every baseball player regardless of experience is constantly... Read More
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/5/23
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
Bryan Reynolds Raps 13th Homer In Victory
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder/designated hitter Bryan Reynolds went 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored, and a double in Friday's 8-3 triumph over the Milwaukee Brewers. The 28-year-old doubled on the first pitch he saw in the second inning to drive in a run and next knocked a leadoff single during the fourth... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Bo Bichette, Anthony Rizzo, Shane McClanahan, Oneil Cruz, Jordan Romano and more....
Now is the time to make tough decisions for your injured players. A lot of players are now getting the time of a September return. The question is whether to hold onto them and have a wasted roster spot or to drop them and move on. If you need the counting stats, a drop may... Read More
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/4/23
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/4/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's a pretty loaded 14-game slate on a Friday night with no shortage of options at every position. These slates are tough, but I am going to do my best to help you navigate it... Read More
Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (8/4/23)
We have our first big Friday slate after a busy trade deadline, and there are some interesting props to focus on right from the first game of the day, a Braves-Cubs matinee clash at Wrigley. As customary, I'll focus on a pair of pitchers and a trio of hitters to consider placing bets on. Attention,... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Mike Trout, Max Muncy, Byron Buxton, Anthony Rizzo, J.D. Martinez, more
A weekend of great MLB baseball is upon us, but there will be several key fantasy hitters out of action or questionable to play heading into Friday's slate of games. It's the time of year when fantasy managers must lock in and stay up to date with the latest injury headlines. Let's take a look... Read More
Mitch Keller Looks To Curb Post-Break Slide On Thursday
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller heads to the mound for Thursday's start against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 27-year-old has built on his 2022 breakout overall, but has mostly struggled since returning from this year's All-Star break. Keller shows an 8.64 ERA over three post-break starts (16.2 innings), getting hit hard for six home runs... Read More