Juan Soto Not Expected To Play Wednesday

San Diego Padres skipper Bob Melvin said he doesn't expect outfielder Juan Soto (back) to start on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Soto was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup due to left mid-back tightness. The 23-year-old superstar wasn't available to pinch hit on Tuesday, but he's responded well to treatment and should be considered […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/24/22): 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 […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (8/24/22)

The 2022 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 […]

Juan Soto Scratched With Back Tightness

San Diego Padres star outfielder Juan Soto (back) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup against the Cleveland Guardians due to left mid-back tightness. He was initially in the lineup for Tuesday's contest but was a late scratch due to back tightness. The 23-year-old is considered day-to-day. His next chance to return will be Wednesday for the […]

Yu Darvish Placed On Paternity List

The San Diego Padres placed starting pitcher Yu Darvish on the paternity list on Tuesday. Darvish will not make his scheduled start on Wednesday in the series finale against the Cleveland Guardians, so fantasy managers will need to make some adjustments to their lineup this week. Pitcher Jose Castillo was recalled from the minors to […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Will Have Shoulder Surgery

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (shoulder), who is already out for the rest of the 2022 season while serving an 80-game suspension, announced on Tuesday that he'll undergo shoulder surgery. Tatis decided not to have shoulder surgery last offseason, but it makes sense for him to get it out of the way now. […]

Padres vs. Guardians Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (8/23)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Cleveland Guardians vs. San Diego Padres, 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 Tuesday August 23rd, 2022. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/23/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/23/22 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 […]

Thunder Dan's MLB Betting Picks for August 23: Pitcher Props, Totals, Money Line Bets

There are 16 MLB games today as the Cards and Cubs get set for a double-dip. And if you like sports betting, then you've come to the right place! Whether you like to bet game totals, sides, or player props, I have something in here for you and try to cover a little bit of […]

Week 20 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Brett Baty, Alexis Diaz, David Peterson, Eduardo Rodriguez

Welcome fellow RotoBallers, as we enter Week 20 of the fantasy baseball season. Last week's list featured players like Vaughn Grissom, Edward Cabrera and Elehuris Montero off the waiver wire, and we're back at it for more. Just like any other week, we have put together a full assortment of fantasy baseball waiver wire articles. You […]

MLB Hitter Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for Plate Discipline (Week 20)

Unless you play in a points league, you may not care enough about walks and strikeouts for hitters to dig into such metrics. I'm here to tell you that plate discipline is the foundation of a skilled hitter and it leads to fantasy baseball goodness. This week, we'll take a gander at the BB/K leaders […]

Sean Manaea Picks Up Seventh Win

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Sean Manaea earned his seventh win of the season Sunday, throwing seven strong innings against the Washington Nationals. He allowed one run on five hits and no walks with four strikeouts. This is Manaea's first quality start in four August trips to the mound. Fantasy managers will be glad for […]

Josh Bell Hits Two-Run Shot

San Diego Padres first baseman Josh Bell carried the team to victory Sunday, providing all the offense in a 2-1 win over the Washington Nationals with a two-run home run. Bell went 1-for-4 against his old team to give him round-trippers in back-to-back games. Fantasy managers will hope this is a return to earlier success […]

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 world is shifting its attention to fantasy football but not you, the stalwart baseball addict who will finish the season strong. Each of your roster spots needs to address a specific need, and I mean need, for your squad. Stashing a stud OF […]

2B/SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 20

As we sprint towards the home stretch in the 2022 baseball season, time is running out to upgrade your roster for the playoff push. Most trade deadlines are past, so the waiver wire is the best place to shore up weaknesses as we pursue the ultimate honor, a fantasy baseball championship. If you need help […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 20

Welcome to Week 20 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitters. 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, […]

Fantasy Baseball Week 20 Injury News, Updates: Walker Buehler, Wander Franco, Joey Votto, Jack Flaherty and more

We have entered the time of the season when teams are grinding it out to make their playoff pushes.  The heat and the time of year can play a toll on the players. Injured players are suffering more muscular injuries and teams have to be able to fill the gaps and keep going. This is […]

Desert Island Hitter Metrics: Barrels, Walks, and Strikeouts

Barrels, walks, and strikeouts are three important indicators of hitting talent. Previous research by the Baseball Data Machine Learning team has found that a simple metric that sums barrels and walks and subtracts strikeouts, and then divides by plate appearances, offers a good starting point for evaluating a hitter’s talent. This article builds on that […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/21/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/21/22 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 […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks for Fantasy Baseball - Friday August 21st

Hello everybody and welcome! The 2022 MLB season is heading towards the home stretch and we here at Rotoballer have you covered with some terrific plays from our friends over at PrizePicks. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single stats. The […]

Luis Garcia Picks Up Save For Padres

San Diego Padres reliever Luis Garcia recorded his third save of the season on Saturday, closing out his team's 2-1 win over the Nationals. With Josh Hader struggling in the closing role as of late, manager Bob Melvin stated the team would go with a committee approach moving forward, and Garcia was the arm summoned […]

Josh Hader Getting Break From Closer Role

San Diego Padres left-handed pitcher Josh Hader has been removed from the closer role for now, according to manager Bob Melvin. Supposedly this will just be a small break to get Hader right, as he has been scuffling for well over a month now. He now has a 16.20 ERA and 3.00 WHIP with a […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/20/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/20/22 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 […]

Josh Hader Takes Fifth Loss

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Josh Hader took his fifth loss of the season Friday, allowing three runs on two hits and a walk without recording an out. Hader has appeared in just five games since being traded from the Milwaukee Brewers, and he has recorded a 16.20 ERA with four strikeouts in those 3 […]

Brandon Kintzler Signs With Padres

Free-agent right-hander Brandon Kintzler, who hasn't played in 2022, signed a minor league deal with the San Diego Padres earlier this week. He's hoping to help the major league team at some point in September. Kintzler last played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2021. He was a former All-Star with the Minnesota Twins and has […]

Padres vs. Nationals Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (8/20)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Washington Nationals vs. San Diego Padres, 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 Saturday August 20th, 2022. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/20/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

There's a little more of an even split in the FanDuel and DraftKings tournaments tonight compared to the last few Saturdays. There are six matinees, leaving a nine-game main slate. It takes some of the talent out of the pool, but there are still plenty of good spots tonight. There are two pitchers costing more […]

Josh Hader Struggles On Thursday

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Josh Hader hasn't been able to find his groove since being acquired by the organization. On Thursday, Hader allowed a pair of inherited runners to score in the loss to the Washington Nationals. His control continues to be an issue as he hit a batter and walked one during this […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/19/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/19/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Huge, massive, large 14-game slate on a Friday. I'm running another Friday night $5 contest which you can join through the link below. Tonight’s MLB contest link:https://t.co/aYXHDYwaz1— Jon Anderson (@JonPgh) August 19, 2022 Let's give […]

Updated MLB Starting Pitcher Rankings for Fantasy Baseball: The Top-101 Baller Ranks

We're in the second half of August and you need to either maximize the remaining innings in roto leagues or line up the best arms for H2H matchups. Sadly, this week's edition is a bit bare as I'm dealing with family emergencies and the hospital WiFi isn't so great! I'll hit you with a top-101 […]