Padres Officially Re-Sign Nick Martinez

The San Diego Padres officially re-signed right-hander Nick Martinez to a three-year, $26 million deal on Wednesday. Martinez hit the open market when he declined his $6.5 million option for the 2023 season last week, but the two sides quickly worked to bring him back in 2023 and beyond. The 32-year-old opened the year in […]

Nick Martinez Reportedly Returning To Padres

Free-agent pitcher Nick Martinez is reportedly returning to the San Diego Padres after opting out of his contract with the team to start the offseason, per NY Post's Jon Heyman. Both sides agreed Tuesday, but details were not disclosed. The 32-year-old played a large part in both the starting rotation and out of the bullpen […]

Robert Suarez Returns To Padres On Five-Year Deal

The San Diego Padres and relief pitcher Robert Suarez agreed on a five-year deal worth $46 million on Thursday, according to sources. The contract includes an opt-out clause after three years. Suarez opted out of his original 2023 deal after a breakout rookie season in 2022 in which he had a 2.27 ERA (3.22 FIP), […]

Nick Martinez Opts Out Of His Deal

San Diego Padres right-hander Nick Martinez opted out of his $6.5 million player option for the 2023 season and is now a free agent. The two sides had been discussing a potential restructure in recent days, but Martinez has decided to test the open market after a strong season as a swing man for the […]

Padres, Nick Martinez Discussing Contract Restructure

The San Diego Padres and right-hander Nick Martinez have discussed the possibility of restructuring his contract. It would be a surprise if Martinez didn't end up staying in 2023, but his playoff performance didn't hurt his potential free-agent market. The 32-year-old was solid in his first year for the Friars in a swing role, going […]

Jurickson Profar Opts Out Of Contract Monday

Outfielder Jurickson Profar opted out of the final year of his three-year, $21 million contract with the San Diego Padres Monday, per the MLB Player's Association Communication Department. Profar's three-year contract gave him the ability to opt out after each of the first two seasons. His 2022 season was a rebound from 2021, as he […]

Robert Suarez Opts Out Of His Deal

San Diego Padres right-handed reliever Robert Suarez opted out of his deal with the team on Monday and will now become a popular free agent. Suarez declined his $5 million player option for the 2023 season. The 31-year-old played on a one-year, $5 million deal in 2022 after putting up impressive numbers in Japan in […]

2022 RotoBaller MLB Challenge - And The @Fantrax Winner Is...

What a season, RotoBallers. Fantasy baseball is always a fun, interesting, and long season - filled with injuries, breakout players, and different strategies. It takes stamina and endurance to win the six month marathon, and we're here today to recognize those who pulled it off. With 348 teams competing to be crowned champ of the […]

Padres Will Decline Wil Myers' Club Option

The San Diego Padres are reportedly declining outfielder/first baseman Wil Myers' $20 million club option, according to a tweet from The New York Post's Jon Heyman on Monday morning. Myers logged 286 plate appearances for the Padres last season, hitting .261 with a .315 on-base percentage, seven home runs and a pair of stolen bases […]

2022 Fantasy Baseball Year-In-Review: Nestor Cortes

Very few players came out of nowhere to become fantasy baseball heroes quite like Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes. The one they call Nasty Nestor was an afterthought during draft season, but the Hialeah Kid went on to be one of the most valuable early-season pickups, while Cortes himself picked up some cool new nicknames. […]

A Year to Remember: MLB Hitters Who Had Career Years in 2022 Fantasy Baseball

The World Series is still going on, but here at RotoBaller, we've already turned one of our eyes toward the 2023 fantasy baseball season. That is just the kind of round-the-clock baseball coverage you get here. I have already published two pieces, reviewing hitters and pitchers that were major disappointments in 2022 that I judge […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (11/1/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

With the rain out last night, Game 3 of the World Series happens tonight, Tuesday, November 1st, 2022! This is a huge game where both teams try to take control of the series with a 2-1 lead! This article has daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 11/1/2022, Showdown Slate at 8:03 […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - World Series Edition

We made it folks! The World Series starts TONIGHT! After weeks of super exciting playoff baseball, we were handed a full work week of...nothing. No Major League Baseball games at all. But now? The World Series. Baseball's two best teams (?) facing one another. After dominating the American League and the National League (?) the […]

A Year to Forget: MLB Pitchers Who Will Rebound for 2023 Fantasy Baseball

We are into our fantasy baseball offseason content now, and we will be bringing you stuff all Fall and Winter long. I started it off with this piece about hitters who I expect to rebound in 2023. Check that one out if you haven't already! Today, we will do the same thing for pitchers - […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Will Miss First 20 Games Of 2023

As a result of the San Diego Padres playing 12 postseason games, shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) will be eligible to return from his suspension after missing the first 20 games of the 2023 season. He'll be eligible to return on Thursday, April 20, for the start of a four-game road trip against the Arizona […]

Yu Darvish Allows Two Earned Runs In Six Innings Sunday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish threw six innings on Sunday in his most recent playoff outing. The veteran scattered four hits, a pair of earned runs, three walks, and a home run in those six innings while striking out five batters on 91 pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in the fifth game of […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (10/23/22)

Happy Sunday RotoBallers, it's Championship Series time and we're back for another day of MLB Postseason betting picks. Make sure you're following my Twitter, as I can't guarantee that I'll always be able to get the added plays written here in the article, but I will typically add whatever else I'm playing throughout the day. […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/23/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We don't have to deal with just a showdown slate today! Both of the League Championship Series are in action today. The Astros will try to sweep the Yankees in the Bronx with the same pitcher that completed the sweep of Seattle. The Phillies have won the first two games at home and now get […]

Manny Machado Homers In Game 4

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado has been the best offensive performer for his team this postseason, and he continued to be productive in NLCS Game 4 on Saturday night when he went 2-for-4 with a home run, though the Philadelphia Phillies were victorious by a score of 10-6. Machado has slashed .295/.354/.636 with […]

Juan Soto Hits Two-Run Shot In Game 4

San Diego Padres outfielder Juan Soto went deep Saturday night, knocking a two-run home run off Phillies reliever Brad Hand, but it wasn't enough to prevent a 10-6 loss that pushes San Diego to the brink of elimination. Soto went 1-for-4 in the game. It hasn't been the best stretch for Soto at the plate […]

Sean Manaea Gives Up Five Runs

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Sean Manaea came on in relief in Saturday night's NLCS Game 4, his first appearance of this postseason, and he proceeded to allow five runs on four hits and two walks in 1 1/3 innings. He struck out two batters and took the loss. Manaea does not appear likely to […]

Nick Martinez Throws Three Perfect Innings

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Nick Martinez recorded the first nine outs of the game for the Padres, coming on after starter Mike Clevinger failed to get even one out. Martinez was excellent, retiring all nine batters he faced with three strikeouts. He's been a revelation all postseason, throwing 11 innings across seven appearances with […]

Mike Clevinger Can't Record An Out

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger was not able to record a single out in his NLCS Game 4 start against the Philadelphia Phillies. Clevinger gave up three runs on three hits and a walk before being pulled. He has now made two postseason appearances, both starts, and has recorded an ugly 23.63 ERA […]

Josh Bell Starting Against A Left-Hander

San Diego Padres first baseman Josh Bell is in the starting lineup as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Bailey Falter. Brandon Drury is at first base and batting sixth, with Wil Myers starting on the bench. […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 10/22/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/22/22 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 […]

Mike Clevinger Starting Game 4 Against Phillies

San Diego Padres right-hander Mike Clevinger will make the start in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to skipper Bob Melvin. This is likely to be a bullpen game from both teams. Clevinger started Game 1 of the NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (10/22/22)

Happy Saturday RotoBallers, it's Championship Series time and we're back for another day of MLB Postseason betting picks. Make sure you're following my Twitter, as I can't guarantee that I'll always be able to get the added plays written here in the article, but I will typically add whatever else I'm playing throughout the day. […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/22/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We don't have to deal with just a showdown slate today! Both of the League Championship Series are in action today. The Astros try to take a 3-0 lead as the ALCS heads to New York after a Houston sweep at home. The Phillies picked up the win in Game 3 last night in Philly […]

Ha-Seong Kim Leading Off For Padres Friday

San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim will bat leadoff in Game 3 of the NLCS against lefty Ranger Suarez and the Philadelphia Phillies. It appears the Phillies like Kim hitting leadoff against lefties instead of Jurickson Profar, who has been at the top of the order against righties. The two will switch spots in the […]

Josh Bell Sitting Friday Against A Lefty

San Diego Padres first baseman/designated hitter Josh Bell will retreat to the bench for Game 3 of the NLCS against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. With lefty Ranger Suarez on the bump, manager Bob Melvin has decided to go with Brandon Drury at DH and Wil Myers at first base. Bell is a switch-hitter, but […]