Fernando Tatis Jr. Goes Hitless In Second Rehab Game

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) went 0-for-3 while playing shortstop and batting leadoff for Double-A San Antonio on Sunday in his second minor league rehab game. He also committed a fielding error. Tatis has gone hitless in his first two rehab games on the farm, but the Padres think there's a realistic […]

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

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/8/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Short, boring slate on Monday - but that doesn't mean we can't hammer down a good lineup and make some cash!   Top Hitters for 8/8/22 Aaron Judge ($6,400 DK) vs. Logan Gilbert Judge hasn't […]

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

Happy Monday, Rotoballers! Seven games populate our main contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. It leaves us with a smaller than average player pool, but there's plenty to work with. It all kicks off on the East Coast with Toronto and Baltimore. And, if you're a night owl, Monday is your lucky day as four West […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Just because the season started a week later than usual doesn't mean that the meat of August won't feel like crunch time for your fantasy squads. I don't advocate that anyone panic, but you need to honestly evaluate whether you can continue holding onto […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 18

We have completed another week of MLB action, making it time to make more waiver wire moves as we head into Week 18. With more and more injuries and players slumping, it is time to start changing our rosters. I want to emphasize that it is still not time to panic about your core players. […]

2B/SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 18

We're officially in the dog days of August which means two things; fantasy football prep has begun, and it's time to lock down a fantasy baseball championship. Here at RotoBaller, we can help with both, but in this space, we're obviously focusing on the latter with a fresh batch of 2B and SS options to […]

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

Welcome to Week 18 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, […]

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

Welcome to Week 18 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pitchers. 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, […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - NFBC Waiver Wire Report for Week 18

We have completed another week of MLB action, making it time to make more waiver wire moves heading into Week 18. However, things will be slightly different for our weekly look into the high-stakes NFBC landscape. For those who do not know, in the NFBC, there are no IL spots and trades, making waiver moves […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Fantasy Baseball - Week 18

After an absolutely exhilarating trade deadline, the entire landscape of Major League Baseball has changed, more so than previous trade deadlines; to be honest, even now, I still am struggling to adjust to all of this recent player movement. Now, it's time for a very exciting playoff push. Fantasy baseball teams are built through the […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers for Fantasy Baseball - Week 18

We've finally seen Brady Singer, Johnny Cueto, and Cole Irvin graduate from this list with rostered rates of just over 50%. That leaves many familiar faces and iffy options but also some pitchers who have made their way down to streaming status after being fantasy rotation pieces much of the season. Let's investigate further. This […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Goes Hitless In First Rehab Game

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) kicked off his minor league rehab assignment on Saturday with Double-A San Antonio by going 0-for-2 with two walks and a strikeout as the designated hitter and leadoff batter. Tatis is finally playing in live games for the first time since having surgery to fix a broken […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/7/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/7/22 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 […]

Under-the-Radar Fantasy Baseball Pickups After the MLB Trade Deadline

We all know that Juan Soto is getting a fantasy boost from being a part of a strong Padres lineup and that Tyler Mahle should see increased production now that he's out of Cincinnati. Those are the takeaways from the MLB trade deadline that we've heard about all day. But what about those other guys? […]

Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

Anthony Aniano's 2022 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent hitters to add for Week 18. Fantasy baseball managers should consider adding these players off the waiver wire if they are available in their leagues. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (SiriusXM channel 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM […]

Mike Clevinger Serves Up Five Runs In Defeat

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Mike Clevinger took the loss on Saturday night as his club fell 8-3 at the hands of the Dodgers. The 31-year-old allowed five runs on seven hits while striking out three and walking one through 4 2/3 IP. Clevinger was bit by the long ball by giving up a solo […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/6/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It feels unusual to have the main slate on a Saturday be the night one, but that's where we're at today. 10 of the 17 games take place in prime time with the Mariners-Angels and Braves-Mets concluding their doubleheaders on the main slate. Make sure you watch those lineups for the second game extra closely. […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report - MLB Bullpens Affected by Trade Deadline Moves

Now that we've had a few days to let the dust settle: WOW! That was a wild trade deadline, folks. We had what many people are saying was the biggest trade in sports history. We had a first-place team seemingly sell one of their best assets. We had another first-place team trade from a position […]

Fantasy Baseball Winners and Losers from the MLB Trade Deadline

The trade deadline has come and gone, leaving fantasy managers wondering how some of their rostered players' values have changed. While it's obvious for players like Juan Soto joining a powerhouse offense, that's not the case for many and even some who didn't change teams may see their rest of season value go up or down. […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. To Begin Rehab Assignment Over Weekend

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. (wrist) is expected to begin a rehab assignment at Double-A San Antonio either Saturday or Sunday. Tatis is slated to see time at shortstop, center field, and designated hitter during the rehab stint. The star infielder is nearing a return to the Padres after missing the entire season […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/5/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/5/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. This is a gorgeous slate, I'm very excited for it. There are potential slight weather issues, so keep an eye on that as we approach the evening hours. Showers/tstorms will be haphazardly scattered across the […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/5/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It's another loaded Friday for fantasy baseball and we get a nice, big, fat 13-game main slate on both sites. There will be no shortage of options tonight for your lineups, but some picks will score better than others (no duh, Dan). And some chalk will bust, and some random guys will hit home runs […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 17

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball, almost as much as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and then see their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]

Thunder Dan's MLB Betting Picks for August 5: Pitcher Props, Totals, Money Line Bets

Baseball bettors, rejoice! We have a full slate of games today on which to wager! Whether you like game totals, sides, or player props, I have something in here for you and try to cover a little bit of everything! Last month, I started my own free sports betting newsletter, and the good people here […]

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

Welcome back RotoBallers. August is here and that means we've got two months of gameplay left to the finish line. We just got blitzed by a busy trade deadline, so this week's edition will largely focus on arms who moved and what direction they trend as a result. Let's hop right into the latest edition […]

Breakout Hitters for Fantasy Baseball - MLB Batters Rising for Week 17

Welcome back 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. At times this year, I have gone away from the "breakout" term to just highlight hitters that have […]

Jake Cronenworth Sitting Against A Lefty

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland. Cronenworth has been on a recent tear at the plate and is now slashing .244/.348/.402 with 11 home runs, 55 RBI, 68 runs scored and one stolen base in 393 at-bats after homering in […]

Manny Machado Breaks Out With Homer, Three Hits

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado has struggled of late, which may have played some role in general manager AJ Preller's spending spree at the trade deadline, but Machado was at his best on Wednesday as he went 3-for-4 with a homer, a double and two runs scored. He now has 19 homers this […]

Jake Cronenworth Homers, Drives In Three

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth may no longer be among the top names in his own lineup anymore, but on Wednesday night he showed why he was an All-Star selection this year, going 2-for-3 with a home run, a hit-by-pitch, three RBI, and two runs scored. Cronenworth should be in great position for even […]

Brandon Drury Hits Grand Slam In Padres Debut

San Diego Padres infielder Brandon Drury made his team debut on Wednesday, and he started out with a bang, launching a first-inning grand slam off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Kuhl in a 9-1 victory. Drury figures to receive steady playing time for San Diego, though it could come all over the diamond in a […]