Hitter Advanced Metrics Leaders - Sweet Spot% for Week 12

This week, we'll dig down to a more micro level in order to see what we can take away from the leaderboard in sweet spot rate. That's essentially the goal for all hitters when they initiate a swing - to get that ideal trajectory that often results in a base hit and is necessary to... Read More

Pitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - wOBACON For Week 12

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s Statcast pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week, I will select one advanced metric, choose two pitchers with strong values and two with poor values, and analyze what those values may mean for future performance. I wrote about the expected weighted on-base average (xwOBA) for the first article of the... Read More

Mining the Minors for Hot Prospect Hitters and Call-Ups - Francisco Alvarez, Vinnie Pasquantino, Mark Vientos, and more

When we ran the first installment of this piece back in April, we were hoping to identify some hot-hitting minor leagues who may not be on our radars. Yes, we had some big names like Nolan Gorman and former trendy prospects like Luis Garcia, but the first installment also pointed us to Jack Suwinski and... Read More

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 12

Welcome back to The Cut List. 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 the hot seat... 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. Would you believe it's almost July? Yes, the calendar is preparing to turn once again as we spin on this little planet and approach the All-Star break. Think about the ups and downs you've witnessed in your fantasy leagues so far and then get... Read More

2B/SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 12

It's hard to believe we're over a third of the way through the season, but it's true. By the time Week 12 is over, it will be July. With a decent sample size of 2022 data to work with, the waiver wire is getting thin quickly as most of the available players in the traditional... Read More

Shogo Akiyama Signs With NPB Club

Outfielder Shogo Akiyama has signed a three-year deal with the Hiroshima Carp of Japan's NPB. Akiyama was released by the Cincinnati Reds prior to the start of the 2022 MLB season. He played in 142 games for the Reds over the last two years and hit .224/.320/.274 while racking up nine stolen bases, 21 RBI... Read More

Trent Grisham Remains Out On Sunday

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham (shoulder) will miss his second straight game on Sunday as the team takes on right-hander Kyle Gibson and the Philadelphia Phillies. Grisham was a late scratch from Saturday's contest due to right shoulder soreness and the injury will continue to keep him out of action on Sunday. Jose Azocar... Read More

Trent Grisham Dealing With Shoulder Soreness

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham (shoulder) was a late scratch from Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies due to right shoulder soreness. It doesn't sound like the injury is overly serious, but fantasy managers need to check the Padres starting lineup on Sunday before penciling him back into fantasy lineups. Grisham has been a... Read More

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 12

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

Blake Snell Falls To 0-5

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell (0-5) allowed four runs on six hits and two walks with four strikeouts across 5 2/3 innings in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. He started the game off strong, tossing four scores innings. Things unraveled for the southpaw during the fifth frame. The Phillies tagged three... Read More

NFBC Waiver Wire Report for Week 12 - Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball

We have completed another week of MLB action, making it time to make more waiver wire moves heading into Week 12. 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... Read More

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Fantasy Baseball - Week 12

Right now, the quality of baseball appears to be at an all-time high. Playoff races are heating up, and this week especially, that's leading to highly-contested matchups between premier teams. More of this to come, please! Fantasy baseball teams are built through the draft, but an argument can be made that leagues are won through... Read More

Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

Anthony Aniano's 2022 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent hitters to add for Week 12. 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... Read More

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/26/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of our MLB DFS lineup picks. Once again it's Sunday Funday, and we're ready for another juicy slate of MLB action. For those who are not familiar, welcome back my fellow RotoBallers to our free daily article for MLB DFS lineup picks and value plays. This article will provide my... Read More

Trent Grisham Late Scratch On Saturday

San Diego Padres outfielder Trent Grisham was a late scratch for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. No reason has yet been given why Grisham was removed from Saturday's lineup. The 25-year-old is considered day-to-day. Fantasy managers need to remove Grisham from their lineups. Jose Azocar replaces Grisham in center field and batting ninth. The... Read More

Manny Machado Takes Batting Practice, Remains Out Saturday

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (ankle) took batting practice before Saturday's game but remains out of the lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 29-year-old fantasy star is inching his way back to the starting lineup after spraining his ankle last Sunday. It seems like Machado will indeed end up avoiding the injured list,... Read More

Week 12 MLB Injury News and Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates

June is coming to a close already and July starts at the end of this coming week.  The baseball season is now picking up speed. Division races are starting to take shape and so are the races in our fantasy leagues. Offenses continue to surge with the warm weather. Also with the warm weather comes... Read More

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/25/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It was a mixed bag of results for me yesterday, but I had enough Aaron Nola and Jeffrey Springs on the hill to offset some terrible performances by the White Sox and Cardinals. You only needed a few Dodgers, but cash lines were low enough that you also didn't need full stacks of any team... Read More

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/25/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/25/22 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

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Including Alex Cobb, Alex Kirilloff, Ezequiel Duran, A.J. Puk, Nick Lodolo

Welcome back RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings heading into Week 12 of the MLB season. We recently recommended to add players like Luis Garcia, Luke Voit, Oneil Cruz, Alex Kirilloff and Jake Burger. We are here today as always to help you pickup the best fantasy baseball hitters and pitchers for your... Read More

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/24/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/24/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Huge Friday slate, 14 games on the board with some great pitching and even greater hitting spots. Let's have a day!   Top Hitters for 6/24/22 Paul Goldschmidt ($5,500 DK) vs. Kyle Hendricks Our guy... Read More

Joe Musgrove Allows Six Earned Runs

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove proved himself mortal on Thursday by allowing a season-high six earned runs in his club's 6-2 loss to the Phillies. The right-hander cruised through the first five innings by retiring 12 consecutive batters at one point, but was ultimately undone by a Kyle Schwarber two-run homer and a... Read More

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/24/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Wow, it's yet ANOTHER massive Friday slate with fourteen games on both the FanDuel and DraftKings main slates! After a week off from this column, I am back to try to break it down for you and get your research started by offering some of my favorite picks for tonight's MLB DFS slate. This slate... Read More

Joe Musgrove Activated For Thursday's Start Against Philadelphia

The San Diego Padres officially activated pitcher Joe Musgrove from the COVID-19 injured list ahead of Thursday's start against the Philadelphia Phillies. He cleared protocols after landing on the COVID-19 list last Thursday and will start against the Phillies. Fantasy managers should continue to roll with Musgrove in Thursday's slate as the right-hander has allowed... Read More

Luke Voit Out With Sore Hamstring

San Diego Padres designated hitter Luke Voit (hamstring) is dealing with a sore hamstring and will sit out on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies as a precaution, according to skipper Bob Melvin. It will be Voit's first day off since May 24, but it sounds like he'll be back in there on Friday. The 31-year-old... Read More

Manny Machado Remains Out Against Phillies

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (ankle) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Machado will miss his fourth straight game after spraining his left ankle on Sunday. The Padres have been optimistic that the 29-year-old superstar won't go on the injured list, fantasy managers have to wonder if... Read More

Jake Cronenworth Sitting Against Lefty

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez. It's just the second day off of the season for Cronenworth, who has been red-hot in the month of June with a .337/.436/.593 slash line, a 1.029 OPS, four home runs, 22 RBI, 20... Read More

Breakout Hitters to Watch for Fantasy Baseball Week 12

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

Updated MLB Prospects Rankings - Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects (Week 11)

Welcome back RotoBallers to our weekly fantasy baseball prospect rankings.  Riley Greene, C.J. Abrams, Oneil Cruz, Jarren Duran, Jeter Downs, Kyle Stowers, Josh Lowe, and Caleb Kilian were all called up this week in a very exciting week for those who follow the minor leagues closely. These players will not be included in the rankings.... Read More