Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Trevor Story, Gregory Santos, Randal Grichuk, Logan Allen, more

Welcome RotoBallers to our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings list for Week 20 - July 31 through August 6 to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. The MLB trade deadline is over, and we have seen significant roster shakeups, such as Justin Verlander, Max […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Shane McClanahan, Liam Hendriks, Marcus Stroman, Julio Urias, more

Well removed from the MLB All-Star Break, the fantasy baseball season is heating up quickly. This week, our list of stud pitchers in the injury headlines is more stacked than ever before. That said, fantasy managers are in for a tough challenge, but we have the latest update on them all. Let's take a look […]

Florio's Bullpen Report: Trade Deadline Shakes Things Up!

I have been talking about how the reliever market was going to undergo a huge shakeup because of trades for weeks - if not months now. And while it took longer than expected, the trade deadline did not disappoint.  Many relievers were traded, which means if you need saves now is the time to strike. […]

Justin Verlander Returns To The Astros, Fantasy Baseball Trade Impact

Before Friday's trade deadline, the New York Mets traded Justin Verlander to the Astros, and he is now back in Houston. The Mets got highly-rated prospects Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford in return for Verlander, as they have waived the white flag for this season. The Mets also traded away Max Scherzer, and their season, which began with high expectations, has descended into chaos. Verlander will now play for the team with which he has earned two World Series titles. This article will discuss Verlander's impact on the Astros and how it will affect fantasy managers who have him on their rosters.Be sure to check all of our fantasy […]

Is Josh Bell A Good Fit For The Marlins? Fantasy Baseball Outlook

The Miami Marlins acquired first baseman Josh Bell from the Cleveland Guardians just before Tuesday'ss trade deadline in exchange for infielder Jean Segura and infield prospect Kahlil Watson. Bell had one of the better statistical seasons of his career last year and was a part of the Juan Soto trade that saw the duo playing […]

Gary Sanchez Launches Two Home Runs Versus Rockies

San Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez was 3-for-5 in the batter's box, crushing two solo shots and a single in an 11-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. It's the second contest this season where the veteran backstop has crushed two homers and he now has 17 multi-homer games in his eight-year career. Sanchez […]

Who Is The Royals' Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlooks

With the Royals trading closer Scott Barlow to the San Diego Padres, Kansas City's closer role is now vacant. Despite entering the season as one of the worst teams in baseball, the Royals started the season with impressive back-end relief talent. Aroldis Chapman and Scott Barlow were two names that drew serious interest in fantasy […]

Joe Musgrove Being Pushed Back Due To Shoulder Soreness

San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove (shoulder) has "minor" right-shoulder soreness and has been scratched from his scheduled start on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. Reliever Nick Martinez will serve as the opener instead. Musgrove is being pushed back to the start of the series against the Seattle Mariners next week, which starts on Tuesday. […]

RIVAL Fantasy MLB DFS Props - Over/Under Picks for Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023

Welcome to our new series covering RIVAL Fantasy picks for MLB! We will focus on two fantasy contest types offered on RIVAL - Challenges and FantasyBook (Over/Under). Challenges are H2H matchups between two MLB players. You choose which one you think will score the most fantasy points, then place a bet to back it. If […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (8/2/23)

Split slate today that is starting at noon. I love when we get baseball all day long. I feel terrific about the props I will recommend today, and they are my top choices of a couple of options I like. My colleagues have been crushing some prop bets lately, so let's keep the momentum rolling […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/2/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! After a relatively active trade deadline, it's time for the postseason push. Some teams went all-in (Astros), while others waved the white flag (Mets). We know the rosters for the remainder of the DFS season and can buckle down to win […]

Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 19

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 19 of the fantasy baseball season. While there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in the minor leagues last week. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Pitcher Starts From Grayson Rodriguez and Cristopher Sanchez

Welcome back to "Are You For Real?", a weekly column where we take starting pitchers who had surprisingly good starts over the past week and put them under the microscope to determine whether they're legit or just smoke and mirrors. We've got east coast bias this week, with two exciting young arms emerging with strong […]

Ryan Weathers Headed To Miami

The Miami Marlins acquired left-hander Ryan Weathers from the San Diego Padres prior to Tuesday's trade deadline, according to the team. In return, the Padres are receiving first baseman Garrett Cooper, right-hander Sean Reynolds, and cash. The 23-year-old has struggled mightily this year, posting a 6.25 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, and 14.8% strikeout rate over 12 […]

Michael Wacha Expected Back In Mid-August

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael Wacha (shoulder) faced hitters for the first time since going on the injured list with shoulder fatigue by tossing two "innings" in a simulated game against minor-leaguers at Petco Park on Monday. "Felt good, velo was there," manager Bob Melvin said. "We'll see how he feels (Tuesday). And we'll probably […]

Padres Land Garrett Cooper, Sean Reynolds From Fish

The San Diego Padres acquired first baseman/outfielder Garrett Cooper and right-hander Sean Reynolds from the Miami Marlins on Tuesday in exchange for left-hander Ryan Weathers. Cooper will give the Padres an upgrade at the designated hitter spot, and he can also spell left-handed-hitting Jake Cronenworth at first base against tough left-handed pitchers. The 32-year-old could […]

Padres Land Scott Barlow

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Scott Barlow is being traded to the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. The right-handed reliever will be moved in exchange for pitchers Jesus Rio and Henry Williams. The Padres appear to be hanging onto Josh Hader, which isn't going to help Barlow's value going forward. Barlow is basically going to […]

Padres Linked To Eduardo Rodriguez

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez is generating interest from the San Diego Padres, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The Friars already acquired veteran hurler Rich Hill this morning, but with San Diego fourth in the NL West and 5.0 games out of a Wild Card spot, perhaps a more drastic addition could be […]

Pirates Acquire Jackson Wolf, Estuaro Suero, Alfonso Rivas

The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired left-handed pitcher Jackson Wolf, outfielder Estuaro Suero, and first baseman Alfonso Rivas from the San Diego Padres, according to Dennis Lin of The Athletic. These three prospects represent the return package for starter Rich Hill and first baseman Ji-Man Choi. Wolf amassed a 3.78 xFIP in the minors this season […]

Padres Acquire Rich Hill, Ji Man Choi

The San Diego Padres have acquired starting pitcher Rich Hill and first baseman Ji Man Choi from the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. The move offers the Padres two experienced yet relatively affordable players that can serve as key depth pieces down the stretch. Hill, who will head to his 13th team, is […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/01/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Another Tuesday slate, another 14 games to break down! Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers. It's MLB Trade Deadline Day, so we are in for a flurry of activity, and I don't know about you, but I am here for it! Hitters and pitchers still in play include Michael Lorenzen, Jack Flaherty, Rich Hill,  Logan Gilbert, Mitch Keller, Dylan Cease, and Brady […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (8/1/23)

Happy Tuesday, everyone. I am back today with some MLB bets after writing yesterday's DFS article. This is my favorite article at RotoBaller, and I hope I have provided you with different ways to bet throughout the season. I have officially given up on the Yankees, so we will attack them today in the Bronx. […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/1/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday and happy August, RotoBallers! Today is the trade deadline. Once that clock strikes 6 PM EST, no one is moving teams anymore. However, those initial lineups that get released two or three hours before a game could change, so check back in before […]

MLB Underdog Predictions - Today's DFS Prop Picks for Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! Welcome to our Underdog Fantasy MLB DFS prop picks for Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Welcome back to our DFS series covering Underdog Fantasy contests! We will continue to focus on the MLB DFS props offered on Underdog called Higher/Lower (Over/Under). Higher/Lower is traditional over/under DFS prop picks – whether you think pitchers […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Tuesday, August 1, 2023. The 2023 MLB season is underway here at RotoBaller, and we have you covered with some terrific plays from our friends over at PrizePicks. PrizePicks is a great DFS fantasy picks site where you can choose to select plays in terms of […]

Ethan Salas Continues To Flash Advanced Hitting Skills

San Diego Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas is one of the most exciting players to watch in Minor League Baseball. Despite turning 17 years old this summer, he has already reached Single-A and ranks second on MLB Pipeline's list of Padres prospects. The expectations are high for the young backstop, and he's already making an […]

Michael Wacha To Throw Simulated Game Monday

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael Wacha (shoulder) is scheduled to face hitters on Monday in a simulated game, but his next step remains unclear. He missed a start in late June with right-shoulder inflammation and landed on the injured list after making one more start on July 1. The Padres continue to be cautious with […]

Ha-Seong Kim Back In The Padres Lineup

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting leadoff on Monday against Colorado Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber. Jake Cronenworth is at the keystone and hitting sixth, while Matthew Batten is at first base and batting eighth in the lineup. Kim returns to the lineup after leaving Sunday's […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/31/23): 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 the trade deadline approaches. 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 at RotoBaller. We are prepared […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (07/31/23)

We have a 10-game MLB schedule going down this Monday evening, meaning it's officially time to get our week started on the right note! Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now officially partnered with various sportsbooks and have some sweet sports betting promo offers! Get your deposit […]