Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (6/15/23)

We have a 10-game MLB schedule this Thursday, June 15 evening as we have a mix of afternoon and evening baseball on tap! There's a wealth of value on the board so let's dive in head first and see what's in store! Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we […]

Sneaky Stolen Bases for Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Targets Include Ji Hwan Bae, Willi Castro, Corey Julks, Michael A. Taylor, more

Sometimes, a player's fantasy baseball value isn't so obvious. Sometimes, just sometimes, we need to dig deeper to discover the value of players who aren't exactly getting much love from the industry. We're roughly a month away from the All-Star break, and at this point, sample sizes are large enough to get a gauge on […]

Ryan Kreidler Undergoes Core Muscle Surgery

Detroit Tigers infielder Ryan Kreidler has undergone core muscle surgery and is without a timetable for his return. Kreidler broke camp with the Tigers but went just 2-for-18 (.111) without an extra-base hit before being sent to Triple-A Toledo. While he's been injured for the Mud Hens, Kreidler at least produced a .300 average with […]

Jurickson Profar On The Bench Wednesday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Jurickson Profar is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Garrett Whitlock. The veteran hit leadoff and went 1-for-5 with a run scored alongside two strikeouts in Tuesday's extra-inning win at Fenway Park but will take a seat on Wednesday night. Profar is in the midst […]

Jackson Jobe Throwing Live Bullpen Sessions

Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Jackson Jobe (back) is throwing live bullpen sessions at the club's spring facility in Lakeland as he works his way back from lumbar-spine inflammation. Jobe was diagnosed with the ailment in mid-March that carried a three- to six-month timeline for a return to action. He appears right on track, as he […]

Rafael Devers Getting A Breather Wednesday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against left-hander Austin Gomber and the Colorado Rockies. It's a rare day off for the superstar infielder as Devers has appeared in 65 of the club's 68 games to this point in the season, although he's enduring a down season by […]

Brad Miller Goes Hitless In Rehab Outing Tuesday

Texas Rangers designated hitter Brad Miller (oblique) went 0-for-2 while playing first base in a rehab outing for Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday night. Despite the hitless effort, Tuesday marked a positive step for Miller after he injured his right oblique taking swings in the batting cage on June 2, which led to an injured-list […]

Mike Moustakas Back In The Lineup Tuesday

Colorado Rockies first baseman/designated hitter Mike Moustakas is back in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Boston Red Sox. This marks the veteran's first start since Friday as he as he has gone hitless in a pinch-hitting appearance in each of the club's last three contests. The former Royals, Brewers, and Reds infielder is hitting […]

Owen White Called Up By Rangers

Texas Rangers pitching prospect Owen White has been recalled by the club prior to Tuesday's contest against the Los Angeles Angels. Jon Gray was scratched from Tuesday night's start due to a blister injury and with the Rangers using five relievers in their 9-6, 12-inning loss on Monday, they will add White to their bullpen […]

Josh Staumont To Throw Bullpen Session Wednesday

Kansas City Royals pitcher Josh Staumont is scheduled to throw his first bullpen session on Wednesday as he works his way back from a neck strain. The right-hander last pitched on June 5 when he surrendered a pair of earned runs in an inning's work before being placed on the 15-day injured list. The right-hander […]

Danny Jansen On Pace To Rejoin Blue Jays Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen appears on pace to rejoin the club on Wednesday as he works his way back from a left groin strain. If his two-game rehab stint has been any indication, Jansen's bat is certainly ready to return. The 28-year-old homered for Triple-A Buffalo on Friday and went 3-for-5 with two […]

Ryan Yarbrough To Throw Live BP Wednesday

Kansas City Royals pitcher Ryan Yarbrough is scheduled to throw a three-inning live batting practice session Wednesday as he works his way back from skull fractures. The left-hander was struck by a comebacker off the bat of A's first baseman Ryan Noda on May 7 and was immediately sent to a local hospital. Thankfully, the […]

Hitters To Improve for Fantasy Baseball - Analyzing BABIP+ and xBA Studs

Welcome to the Week 12 edition of Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds for the 2023 fantasy baseball season! Be sure to also check out all of our Statcast analysis for fantasy baseball, including the weekly series by Connelly Doan about Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds. Don't look now but we're roughly a month away from […]

Bryson Stott Getting A Breather Monday

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott is getting the night off Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks and left-hander Tommy Henry. While Stott has been seeing heavy playing time at the keystone this season, the timing of his absence is interesting as he has collected five hits -- including a double and a triple -- with […]

J.T. Realmuto Re-Enters The Lineup Monday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is back in the starting lineup Monday night versus Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Tommy Henry. The veteran backstop got the afternoon off on Sunday against the Dodgers but predictably gets right back to it Monday night in Arizona. The 32-year-old is in the midst of a down 2023 season as he's […]

Carson Kelly Activated, Starting Monday Versus Phillies

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly (forearm) has been activated from the 60-day injured list to make his season debut Monday against Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Matt Strahm. Kelly suffered a right forearm fracture in spring training but will look to get started on the right foot after a down 2022 season. The 28-year-old hit just .211 […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Taking A Seat Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Matt Strahm. The 29-year-old had been dealing with a groin injury of late and went 0-for-5 with an RBI in Sunday's win over the Tigers. It's interesting to see the righty-swinging outfielder sitting against a left-handed […]

Joc Pederson Sitting On Monday

San Francisco Giants designated hitter/outfielder Joc Pederson is on the bench Monday versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Despite the veteran going 4-for-4 with a pair of homers, four runs, and four RBI in Sunday's 13-3 rout of the visiting Cubs, Pederson will hit the bench Monday as Cardinals role out a lefty in the form […]

Salvador Perez Not On The Trade Block

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez is not being shopped by the team despite a recent report stating the club could trade its long-time backstop. Royals general manager JJ Picollo said while the report was accurate that a team inquired about Perez, trading him is "not something we're looking to do." Trading Perez would obviously […]

Jarred Kelenic Absent On Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic is not in Monday's starting lineup against Miami Marlins left-hander Jesus Luzardo. Predictably, the Mariners are stacking right-handed bats against the young southpaw which leaves the lefty-swinging Kelenic on the bench after going 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout Sunday afternoon. The 23-year-old came out of the gate white-hot […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (06/12/23)

We have an 8-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 […]

Elite Hitter Splits for Fantasy Baseball Streaming - Platoon Batters to Target

Never has the platoon been more popular than it is in the 2023 season. Sure-fire everyday players are becoming an endangered species as clubs continually attempt to exploit any given matchup at any given time. Advanced analytics certainly plays its part, however, you don't have to dig too deep to find certain players that feast […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (6/9/23)

It's a stacked 15-game MLB schedule this Friday, June 9 evening with plenty of value on the board! It's a lovely day to get in on the action while getting our weekend started on the right note! Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now officially partnered with […]

Jo Adell - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Add in deep/AL only leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Outfielder Jo Adell gets another crack at big-league action as the Los Angeles Angels have promoted their former top prospect who will be in the starting lineup Thursday night against the Chicago Cubs. There have been flashes, but Adell has simply struggled at the […]

Jose Berrios Aims To Keep Cruising On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jose Berrios will look to continue his recent dominance Thursday when he takes on the visiting Houston Astros. The veteran right-hander has surrendered just a pair of earned runs over his last three starts spanning 18 2/3 innings of work. He's allowed three earned runs or less in each of his […]

Matt Dermody Starting For The Red Sox Thursday

Boston Red Sox pitcher Matt Dermody is getting the start Thursday night when the club takes on Aaron Civale and the Cleveland Guardians. Dermody, 32, is making his first career MLB start and 31st overall appearance after originally debuting in the 2016 season with the Toronto Blue Jays. He's the owner of a 5.60 ERA […]

Jake Burger Back In The Lineup Thursday

Chicago White Sox third baseman/designated hitter Jake Burger is back in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader with the New York Yankees and right-hander Luis Severino. Burger should be well rested for Thursday's contest as he last saw game action on Sunday when he hit a walk-off grand slam against the Detroit […]

Billy McKinney Making Season Debut Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Billy McKinney is making his season debut for the big club in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader versus Lance Lynn and the visiting Chicago White Sox. McKinney had his contract selected and signed a major league contract on Thursday at the same time the club placed Aaron Judge on the IL […]

Willie Calhoun Hitting Leadoff Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Willie Calhoun has been moved up to the leadoff spot for Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox and right-hander Lance Lynn. It's the first start of the season out of the leadoff spot for Calhoun who is being moved up in an effort to stretch out […]

Sean Murphy Sitting Out On Thursday

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is not in the starting lineup Thursday night against New York Mets right-hander Justin Verlander. Murphy connected on his 12th home run of the season in Wednesday's victory but will hit the bench to begin Thursday's series finale. For the season, the 28-year-old has erupted for a .287 average alongside […]