Top 250 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (June Updates)

With two months of the MLB season in the books, it's time to check in on some dynasty prospects! Welcome RotoBallers to the latest edition of our dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings for the 2023 season. In this article below, you'll see our first in-season list of the top 250 MLB prospect rankings for fantasy... Read More

Eric Cross' Dynasty News and Notes - Surging Power Bats, Early FYPD Rankings, James Outman's Struggles and more

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... Read More

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 10

Baseball is a funny sport. Some weeks it feels like absolutely everything that can happen happens and other weeks feels like there were barely any games played at all. It's a long season though, and the ebb and flow is one of the things that, in our opinion, makes baseball so great. There was bad... Read More

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/2/23

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. I'm going to do things a little bit differently from here on. You'll... Read More

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (6/2/23)

We're teed up for our first big Friday night slate of June, and as usual, we've identified a trio of appealing pitcher props and a pair of hitter wagers that appear to have a good chance of paying off. Attention, fellow sports bettors! We have exciting news to share as we are officially partnered with... Read More

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Royce Lewis, Zach McKinstry, Michael Kopech, Jake McCarthy

RotoBallers welcome back to our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 11 - June 5th through June 11th - to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. May is in the books, and more top prospects are being called up to the big leagues. Minnesota Twins... Read More

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Category Specialists - Undervalued Hitters and Pitchers

This article will discuss fantasy baseball deep league waiver wire players that are currently top ten in a specific category. The following names are undervalued and are all under 40 percent rostered in Yahoo fantasy baseball leagues. These waiver wire finds can help you round out your roster in saves, batting average, stolen bases, home... Read More

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Spencer Steer, Royce Lewis, Liam Hendriks, more

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We are in Week 10, and May is 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 June 1, 2023. These rankings are being released in June and are looking... Read More

Andrew McCutchen Continues Workmanlike Campaign

Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter/outfielder Andrew McCutchen went 3-for-4 with two runs scored, one RBI and a stolen base in a 9-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. The former NL MVP's Bucs return has been a rather triumphant one so far, slashing a healthy .273/.369/.453 with 28 runs, eight homers, 21 RBI, and... Read More

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Leody Taveras, Riley Greene, Seiya Suzuki

It's Wednesday, so we have a handful more fantasy baseball breakout hitter picks for you. This post has been a lot of fun for me to write every week, and I hope some people out there are enjoying it! If you're new here, every week I give 4-6 hitter names that seem to have sustainable... Read More

Florio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report - Rays, Cardinals, White Sox Bullpens Changing?

We are now officially past Memorial Day, meaning we are two months into the fantasy baseball season. It may be going by fast, but you still have about two-thirds of the season to right the ship. Now is a crucial time to take a hard look at your team (and the standings) and see what... Read More

Do These Prospects Matter For Fantasy Baseball? Elly De La Cruz, James Wood, Luis Matos, Jeferson Quero, AJ Smith-Shawver

One of the ways to evaluate prospects when considering players for dynasty league fantasy baseball is age relative to level. Essentially, that means that even if a guy isn't putting up incredible stats, if he's 3-5 years younger than the average player at his level, you'll likely see him get plenty of attention on prospect... Read More

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (5/31/23)

I'm back again with more MLB player props! If you're getting tired of me, don't worry - I am just covering once again for one of my fellow writers and I will never turn down a chance to share some of my favorite prop bets with you! I do strikeout and walk projections for pitchers... Read More

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (5/31/23)

It's Wednesday, and that means a good ol' split slate with about half of the MLB games going off this afternoon and another half of them this evening. It's "getaway day" for some of these teams, which means we could see some weird lineups, too. If you get a weird feeling about a game, trust... Read More

David Bednar Gets His First Save Since April 29

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander David Bednar finally picked up his 10th save of the season on Tuesday when his club beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1. He managed two punchouts over his one inning of work without allowing a baserunner. The save was his first since April 29, but Bednar's not to blame. The 28-year-old's been... Read More

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (Week 10)

June is creeping around the corner so let's kick off those warm summer months with another edition of my weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks breakdown. It's critical that we do our best at differentiating true growth from flukes, as well as a loss of form versus a speed bump. That is our aim... Read More

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... Read More

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!... Read More

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,... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... 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. 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... Read More

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,... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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,... Read More