Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball? Ivan Melendez, Marco Luciano, Coby Mayo, Adam Mazur, more

The halfway point of the season led to a number of major league and minor league promotions across baseball. Already, players like Tyler Soderstrom, Zack Gelof, Endy Rodriguez, Quinn Priester, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Prelander Berroa, and Sal Frelick have made their major league debut since the All-Star break. Beyond the major league debuts, many players have […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/26/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! The slates for our midweek DFS contests are a little over the map, but we will cover them all right here. DraftKings and FanDuel are covering the first five games of the day in an early slate (labeled Very Early on FD), […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Begins Rehab Assignment

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (back) started a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, according to sources. It means that Hayes could be ready to return to Pittsburgh's starting lineup by later this week. The 26-year-old has been out since July 7 due to lower-back pain. In his absence, rookie Jared Triolo […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/25/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It's another big Tuesday slate today, Rotoballers, and we have lots of great matchups to sift through. Nat's vs. Austin Gomber, Texans vs. Cody Bradford, and Padres vs. Rich Hill, among others. Arms I'll be targeting today are Blake Snell vs. Pittsburgh, Pablo Lopez vs. Seattle, Andrew Abbott vs. Milwaukee, and Corbin Burnes vs. Cincinnati. […]

Pirates Bringing Up Alika Williams

The Pittsburgh Pirates are bringing up middle-infield prospect Alika Williams from the minors on Tuesday. The 37th overall pick in the 2020 draft was acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays in the Robert Stephenson trade, and he had been killing it at Triple-A Indianapolis with a .305 batting average (39-for-128) with seven home runs, eight […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (7/25/23)

Happy Tuesday, everyone. I am back today with some MLB bets after writing yesterday's DFS article. This is my favorite article I get to write here at RotoBaller, and I hope I have provided you with different ways to bet throughout the season. Today we will be going back to the basics and attacking a […]

Tucupita Marcano Suffers Knee Injury Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Tucupita Marcano left Monday's 8-4 win over the San Diego Padres early after suffering a "ligamentous injury" in his right knee, according to Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette. He'll undergo further testing, and then there should be a better idea of the severity of the ailment. If Marcano does need time on […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 7/25/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! There are a dozen games to pick from as we formulate our DFS lineups tonight. With the trade deadline approaching, staying glued to the team's lineup announcements is critical. Tonight's action starts at 7:05 PM EST as the Rockies face the Nationals in […]

Jack Suwinski Returns To Starting Lineup Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jack Suwinski is back in the starting lineup Monday night against San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish. The lefty-swinging Suwinski didn't start Sunday's series finale against the Angels and southpaw Tyler Anderson but will predictably get right back into the lineup against a righty on Monday. It's been a big season for […]

Mitch Keller Being Discussed In Trade Talks

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller is being discussed in trade talks by the team's front office leading up to the Aug.1 MLB trade deadline. It's unclear how far talks with interested parties have gone to this point but it appears the club is at least willing to listen on the 2023 All-Star. Keller has largely […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 18

Welcome to Week 18 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of July 24 - July 30, 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 […]

Pirates Willing To Listen On David Bednar

The Pittsburgh Pirates are telling teams that they would listen on All-Star closer David Bednar, but the understanding is that he'd be difficult to move since he isn't a free agent until 2027. The Pittsburgh native currently has a career-best 1.15 ERA (1.98 FIP), 0.95 WHIP, a career-high-tying 19 saves, nine walks and 47 strikeouts […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/24/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We're back at it on a Monday, breaking down another slate. We have hit the dog days of summer as most trade deadlines for fantasy baseball are approaching. This is where the actual DFS players thrive, as most are worn out from the daily grind of researching and making lineups daily. Not us over here […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/24/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/24/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have eight games on Monday night, which actually makes for a nice little slate. Some spots are obvious, but we will have to work a little harder to be different in tournaments. I've got […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (7/24/23)

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 […]

Week 18 Waiver Wire Rankings - Trevor Story, Sal Frelick, Triston Casas, Alex Kirilloff, Patrick Sandoval, Bryan Woo, more

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of the fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 18 -- July 24 through July 30. We are a week away from August, leaving just over two months left of the regular season. More top prospects are being called up to the big leagues, and some are producing for […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 18

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 18. 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 […]

Endy Rodriguez Getting A Day Off On Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Endy Rodriguez is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels. This is just a day off for the rookie backstop, who's most struggled in his first, albeit small, taste of the big leagues. He's slashing .188/.235/.438 across his first five games but he did hit his first […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/23/23

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 […]

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 baseball season's second half is off to the races! You're going to blink and suddenly there are only two months left. Then one, and then it's the final weeks. I implore you to create a "path to victory" plan. If you're in first […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 18

This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 18 -- July 24 through July 30. 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 […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (July 24 - July 30)

Welcome back to our Two-Start Pitcher Streamers article - Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts for Week 18, from July 24 to July 30. With few teams with seven games on their schedule this week, we're looking at fewer two-start pitchers than usual. But there are also far more streamable two-start pitchers than usual, giving you […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 18

We’re coming up on Week 18 of the fantasy baseball season. Trade deadline rumors might be fogging up your fantasy brain, but it's time to lock back in. 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, […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 18

There is a lot going on in the baseball world right now with the second half well underway and the trade deadline swiftly approaching. This year's deadline, scheduled for August 1, is a pivotal and highly anticipated moment in the MLB season. It marks the final opportunity for teams to make significant roster changes before […]

Jack Suwinski (OF, PIT) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 43% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jack Suwinski has been highlighted on this list several times throughout the 2023 campaign, and he continues to trend in the right direction. He's slashing .226/.348/.502 with 20 home runs and seven stolen bases. Suwinski's batting average isn't likely to improve much, […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/22/23

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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Max Fried, Cedric Mullins, Jarred Kelenic, Shane Bieber, Aaron Judge and more

The good news regarding players coming back after the All Star break already seems like a long time ago, as many new players have hit the IL. The extent of their injuries range from a possible short stint on the IL to being out until mid September. At this point in the season, when you […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Sean Murphy, Edouard Julien, Will Brennan

Welcome RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball breakout hitters article for Week 17. 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 […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty Notes - Fantasy Baseball News for Edouard Julien, Sandy Alcantara, Andrew Painter, 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 […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (7/22/23)

What's going on RotoBallers? John Brubaker here for my installment of FREE MLB Player Props. I've been on a bit of a roll on the side/total side of things on the books, but today we'll be looking at some props. We have a great slate to pick from today, as all 30 teams will be […]