JT Brubaker Could Need Tommy John Surgery

The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-hander JT Brubaker (elbow, forearm) on the 60-day injured list on Sunday, and he could need Tommy John surgery, according to sources. Brubaker's injury could influence the Pirates to make him a reliever once he returns. His curveball and changeup looked good this spring, but his sinker-slider combination is exceptional and... Read More

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/3/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Today's DFS slate is very intriguing as we have a mix of bottom-of-the-rotation starters, potential breakout candidates, and some arms who have shown some velocity concerns in spring training. We will do our best to navigate some bad chalk and find some plays with just as much upside in the same price range. We have... 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. Welcome to the 2023 fantasy baseball season, Premium RotoBallers. The calendar flips on and the games have begun. As is tradition, this also means every weekend will bring my waiver wire thoughts. It's still very early so I'm going to focus on the first... Read More

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers - Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts for Week 2

With the beginning of the season, we usually have an odd setup to the schedule. Some leagues will consider March 30 to April 9 a single scoring period, and during that time there will have been lots of two-start pitchers. But for this article, we will focus on the week ahead of MLB games -... Read More

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 2

The fantasy baseball season is rolling, and we are not wasting any time here at RotoBaller. We've jumped right into our regularly scheduled content, and that includes this weekly starting pitcher waiver wire pickups piece! I'm Jon Anderson, and I'll be publishing this every Sunday morning to give you some tips on pitchers to target... Read More

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 2

We are not yet one week into the 2023 MLB action, but it's never too early to start submitting waiver claims. This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 2 - April 3rd through April 9th. Of course, it is far too soon to give up on the struggling... Read More

Oneil Cruz Moves Down The Lineup In Saturday's Loss

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz batted sixth during Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. He had another strong showing, going 2-for-4 with an RBI and is now 3-for-6 with a pair of walks to begin the season. Left-hander Nick Lodolo was on the mound for the Reds and was likely the reason manager Derek... Read More

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/2/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/2/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're rolling into the fourth day of the MLB season with another early slate today. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to help you gain a competitive edge and... Read More

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (04/02/23)

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... Read More

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/2/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday RotoBallers! I'm excited to cover my first DFS slate of the baseball season. The last MLB season was good to me, so I'm looking to build off that momentum and hit the ground running in 2023. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's slate! We are light on ace pitching today compared... Read More

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/1/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/1/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to the exciting world of daily fantasy baseball! As the MLB season enters its third day, there's no better time to start strategizing for your DFS lineups. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Insider Report: Early-Season Takes From An MLB Scout

Welcome back to our annual Fantasy Baseball Insider series on RotoBaller.com, where we take you inside Major League Baseball clubhouses, press boxes, and front offices for exclusive insights that provide a completely unique edge on the competition. We give you an all-access pass to information and takes, along with comprehensive Fantasy breakdowns. On the condition... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Jose Altuve, Carlos Rodon, Seiya Suzuki, Bryce Harper, Rhys Hoskins and more

Opening day of the 2023 Major League Baseball season has just passed us by. The majority of fantasy drafts have been completed and now we get to see how we did.  Injury information has been coming fast and furiously as MLB teams have set their own rosters for the first week of the season and... Read More

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/1/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Saturday RotoBallers, and happy April Fools! This is John Brubaker dropping some of my favorite plays for today's slate! I'm so excited that MLB DFS back, and here's a chance to start the season off on the right foot! We have a pretty large 12-game slate on our hands this afternoon, so let's waste... Read More

Opt-Out Clause The Sticking Point For Bryan Reynolds Extension

An opt-out clause is the current sticking point in contract-extension negotiations between the Pittsburgh Pirates and outfielder Bryan Reynolds, according to a major-league source. Neither side has broken off talks, which means they could still reach a deal in the next few days. The two sides have found common ground over the last few days,... Read More

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

Welcome to the latest edition of our dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings and the 2023 season. In this article below you'll see our final preseason list of the top 250 MLB prospect rankings for fantasy baseball dynasty leagues, including both hitters and pitchers. Although this is the final update of Spring Training, these rankings will... Read More

Extension Deadline Almost Here For Bryan Reynolds

There has been plenty of conversation on a potential contract extension for Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds, with the deadline viewed as first pitch on Opening Day on Thursday against the Cincinnati Reds at 4:10 pm ET. Both sides have moved and there seems to be genuine interest in getting something done. Reynolds is starting... Read More

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (3/30/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Five months of waiting are finally over! MLB's Opening Day is here and I am fortunate enough to get to welcome you to the 2023 MLB season, just like I sent you off from the 2022 season. Opening Day is a promise that spring still does exist even though many of us still have snow... Read More

JT Brubaker Could Miss Entire 2023 Campaign

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher JT Brubaker (elbow, forearm) may have to miss the entire 2023 season after suffering elbow inflammation a couple of days ago, according to Jason Mackey. The injury is expected to be major and will keep him out for an extended time. The Pirates are hoping Brubaker can make a comeback this... Read More

Third Base Prospects To Watch For 2023 Fantasy Baseball

Prospects are one of the most prominent components of any team, whether in contention, or flat-out tanking. Building a strong farm system sets the foundations for a team's future, especially the ones in the rebuild stage. Prospects are most valuable as trade bait, and several of them become upper-classman stars in the game. With Opening... Read More

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (3/30/23)

The long-awaited 2023 MLB season finally gets underway Thursday, and there should be great opportunities to make some money using our baseball knowledge throughout the campaign. 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... Read More

Jamie Steed's Bold Predictions for 2023 Fantasy Baseball

Bold predictions can be the key to fantasy seasons. Predicting players who will outperform or underperform expectations by extreme amounts can win leagues. Bold predictions can also be entirely unhelpful, speculative thoughts that are just fun to consider. And the latter is what these ones are! Sort of. I'm not going to tell you I think... Read More

Rob Zastryzny Expected To Make Opening Day Roster

It's looking like Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Rob Zastryzny will make the team's Opening Day roster in a bullpen that also will include closer David Bednar, Wil Crowe, Colin Holderman, Duane Underwood Jr., Chase De Jong, Dauri Moreta and Jose Hernandez. Zastryzny, a 31-year-old left-hander, made the club by not allowing a run over 7... Read More

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 3/30/23 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 3/30/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back, and we at RotoBaller are continuing our all-inclusive premium article to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top pitching options, hitters, value plays, stacks,... Read More

Ben Rosener's Fantasy Baseball Beat: Luke Voit And Johan Oviedo News Updates

The MLB offseason and Spring training are officially over. The regular season is here, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers have missed in the last few months. Lineup news, actual games happening, constant waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage. Baseball is back, and so too is... Read More

Yahoo H2H Points League Primer - Strategy, Bargains and Busts for Fantasy Baseball Drafts

For the first time in four years, Yahoo's standard point scoring has remained the same in back-to-back seasons - It's a celebration, pitches! That's right, folks; the scoring system on Yahoo in 2023 looks to be the exact same as in 2022. Huge if true. And it is true! Well, at least it is as... Read More

Johan Oviedo To Start Season In Rotation

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton confirmed on Tuesday that right-hander Johan Oviedo will open the 2023 regular season in the team's starting rotation. The 25-year-old earned the opportunity with a strong spring that included a five-inning outing on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins in which he struck out seven batters. There is an extra spot... Read More

Tyler Heineman, Yerry De Los Santos Sent Down

The Pittsburgh Pirates reassigned catcher Tyler Heineman to Triple-A Indianapolis and optioned right-hander Yerry De Los Santos to Indianapolis on Tuesday. The team also released catcher Kevin Plawecki from his minor-league contract. Heineman, 31, will open the year in the minors as catching depth for the organization behind Austin Hedges and Jason Delay. He's hit... Read More

JT Brubaker Could Miss Time

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher JT Brubaker (elbow, forearm) is expected to undergo further testing to determine the severity of his injury. Manager Derek Shelton mentioned that Brubaker is likely to begin the season on the injured list. It's a shame after Brubaker posted a strong 26/3 K/BB ratio across 17 1/3 innings (five starts) this... Read More

MLB Outfield Prospects – Hidden Gems To Watch For Fantasy Baseball

As we get closer to the 2023 season, I continue to examine those prospects who are not currently household names. In this installment of hidden prospect gems, I take a look at four under-the-radar outfielders who should take a step forward and break into the top of prospect lists by the end of the 2023... Read More