All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 7/22/22 (Premium Content)
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/22/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We are BACK. It feels almost Opening Day-ish, and I'm excited to get back into the DraftKings lobby! Let's crush the slate! Top Hitters for 7/22/22 Aaron Judge ($6,200) vs. Tyler Wells It's not... Read More
Players to Buy and Sell - Trade Targets for the Second Half of the MLB Season
I hope you all are having a fantastic All-Star break. I made it about a day and a half before I had the itch to get back here and write more fantasy baseball stuff. Plenty of people are transitioning to fantasy football this week, but the fantasy baseball season is just about to get really... Read More
Mets And Pirates Have Discussed Daniel Vogelbach Trade
The New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates have had trade conversations in regards to first baseman Daniel Vogelbach, according to sources of Metsmerized's Michael Mayer. It's been no secret that the Mets are looking to add another designated hitter option with both Dominic Smith and J.D. Davis struggling all year. Trey Mancini and Nelson Cruz... Read More
Fantasy Baseball 2022 First-Half Awards
As we close out the first half of the MLB season, we are temporarily going into reflection mode. I'm Jon Anderson and I'm here to hand out some first-half awards for fantasy baseball. I will mostly have standard-scoring rotisserie leagues in mind here, and I will try to not make injury a big part of... Read More
Is Oneil Cruz a Breakout Player or Over-Hyped Rookie?
Sometimes when your anticipation for something is so great, it's hard to evaluate that particular thing fairly and accurately. Sometimes we want a movie or a show or a person we're dating to be good, so we only see the positives (like people who claimed to like "Obi-Wan"). Other times, the waiting makes our expectations... Read More
Hot MLB Prospects To Watch For Fantasy Baseball Week 15
Welcome back RotoBallers, the All-Star break is upon us. We're heading into Week 16 of the fantasy baseball season, and the minor league season rages on. It would be foolish to proceed without highlighting the top performances from Week 15. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far.... Read More
Anthony Solometo Impresses Out Of Bullpen
Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Anthony Solometo is looking good during his second season of pro ball. The Pirates selected the southpaw in the second round last year, signing him to an overslot $2.8 million deal that lured him away from his commitment to North Carolina. He has a mid-90s fastball that is known for its... Read More
Rest-Of-Season Fantasy Baseball Rankings: MLB Mid-Year Updates and Analysis
With the MLB All-Star break approaching and the season's halfway mark upon us, I figure it's time to drop a full-blown fantasy baseball rankings update. Scroll along to see my ranks broken down by position, with a smattering of analysis commentary following each position's table. To be clear, these rest-of-season fantasy baseball rankings are geared... Read More
Week 15 MLB Injury News, Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Wander Franco, Yordan Alvarez, Jacob deGrom, Freddy Peralta
The mid-summer classic is upon us. We now get to watch the Home Run Derby and see if Pete Alonso can three-peat. The only other MLB player to ever win a total of three Home Run Derbys was Ken Griffey Jr. The All Star game follows with some of the best players in the game... Read More
Kevin Newman Enjoys Three-Hit Day
Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Kevin Newman enjoyed a strong day from the top of the lineup Sunday, going 3-for-6 with a double, two RBI, and two runs scored in an 8-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Newman has only appeared in 24 games this season after missing time with an injury, and he has slashed .273/.319/.375... Read More
Termarr Johnson Drafted Fourth Overall By Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected second baseman Termarr Johnson fourth overall in the 2022 MLB draft. Johnson is a left-handed hitter who has immense potential as both a contact hitter and power hitter. He is widely considered as the best overall pure hitter in the 2022 draft class. He played shortstop during his time at Benjamin... Read More
Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 15
We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers 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 sure to highlight where players are the best... Read More
2B/SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 15
Welcome to the All-Star Break, after the games on Sunday, the All-Stars will head to Los Angeles, other players will head home, and those of us managing multiple fantasy teams will enjoy a well-deserved break. We at RotoBaller hope our tools have helped find success in the first half, but there's still time to make... 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. We're kicking off the fantasy baseball season's second half with a bang here at RotoBaller. With the All-Star break just around the corner, you know each team in your league is stepping back and assessing their chances. You can step in and take advantage... Read More
Week 15 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Matt Carpenter, Esteury Ruiz, Leody Taveras, Max Meyer
Welcome fellow RotoBallers, as we enter Week 15 of the fantasy baseball season and the All-Star break. Last week's list featured players like Josh Rojas, Nolan Jones, Brayan Bello, Brett Martin and Aaron Hicks off the waiver wire, and we're back at it for more. Just like any other week, we have put together a full... Read More
Bryse Wilson Recalled, Will Start Sunday's Game
The Pittsburgh Pirates have called up right-hander Bryse Wilson from Triple-A. He will be the team's starting pitcher for Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The team placed fellow right-hander Chase De Jong (knee) on the injured list with knee tendinitis in a corresponding move. Wilson has gone 1-5 with a 6.60 ERA and a... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/17/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Sundays are all about day baseball, and now that we have a game that starts around lunchtime (or before) on the East coast, we get baseball earlier than ever before. There is no night game tonight, as we are on the cusp of the All-Star break! Don't be surprised if we see some star players... Read More
Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (7/16/22)
It's Saturday, July 16th, 2022 and I am back with another free MLB betting article. With only three-night games occurring tonight, most of these picks will be during the day. I will have a night game pick for those that find this article later in the day but the thing about Saturday MLB is that... Read More
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 7/16/22 (Premium Content)
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/16/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/16/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Welcome back to the Saturday edition of our MLB DFS picks here at RotoBaller. I'll be here all weekend, helping you navigate the various slates that both FanDuel and DraftKings are offering. Today is a bit of a mess, I'll admit, as DK has created an 11-game slate that starts at 2:05 PM, while FanDuel... Read More
Jack Suwinski, Michael Perez Optioned To Minors
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jack Suwinski and catcher Michael Perez were optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday. Interestingly enough, both Suwinski and Perez had three-homer games in June, yet here they are less than a month later. Unfortunately, both have been unable to maintain success this season. Suwinski does have 14 homers, but it comes with... Read More
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 7/15/22 (Premium Content)
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/15/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's the last Friday slate of the first half, and it's a loaded one. We have another Coors game, some big-time aces in great matchups, and some great hitting spots. Top Hitters for 7/15/22... Read More
Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 15
It's (almost) the All-Star Break, folks! Even though all teams have already played at least 81 games, the break is always looked at as the midpoint of the season, with the first "half" always looked at as the games before the break and the second "half" made up of all the games after. Bullpens tend... Read More
Breakout Hitters for Fantasy Baseball - MLB Batters Rising for Week 15
Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of my "Breakout Hitters To Watch" series. What we're doing here is taking a good, close look at the hitting data each week to see which hitters are standing out the most. The idea is to find hitters that have made changes and/or really improved this season to find... Read More
Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Including Esteury Ruiz, Kyle Finnegan, Akil Baddoo, Nolan Jones
Welcome back RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings heading into Week 15 of the MLB season. We recently recommended to add players like Nick Senzel, Brayan Bello, Nick Lodolo, Darick Hall and Luis Patino. We are here today as always to help you pickup the best fantasy baseball hitters and pitchers for your... Read More
Updated MLB Starting Pitcher Rankings for Fantasy Baseball: The Top 101 Baller Ranks
The All-Star break is bearing down on us and that presents an excellent opportunity to take stock of your team and what is between you and the championship title. Mind your innings limits if applicable and determine how many streaming slots you might need to make up a gap or how many SP slots to... Read More
JT Brubaker Sharp Against Marlins
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher JT Brubaker posted his best start of the season versus the Miami Marlins on Wednesday. The right-hander went seven shutout innings, three hits allowed, and nine strikeouts in the loss. The 28-year-old has a 3.10 ERA over his last 10 starts. Sadly, Brubaker didn't record the win here as Duane Underwood... Read More
Bryan Reynolds Hasn't Resumed Baseball Activities
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds (oblique) has yet to resume baseball activities, and the plan is to re-evaluate him after the All-Star break. There remains no timeline for his potential return. Reynolds was placed on the injured list on Monday with a right oblique strain and might not be ready to go once the second... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/13/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. As customary, we have an all-day ledger on tap Wednesday, and although DraftKings does not have a full-day slate, FanDuel does. Consequently, today's article will feature picks on both sites for games throughout the day, as even on DK, the suggestions... Read More
Jake Marisnick Homers In Back-To-Back Games
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jake Marisnick has been back from thumb surgery for two games, and he's gone deep in each. Marisnick went 1-for-3 Tuesday with a solo shot off of Miami Marlins starting pitcher Daniel Castano. While Marisnick would not be expected to garner much playing time for most teams, he appears to be in... Read More