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Jorge Soler - Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 5
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Maybe it's because he plays for the Marlins, but Jorge Soler is not getting enough credit for tearing the cover off the ball this season. He's posted five home runs and seven doubles through the first 17 games, including a .267/.343/.633 slash line. […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoJack Suwinski (OF, PIT) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: On the opposite end of the making-contact spectrum is Jack Suwinski, who strikes out at a 26.9% clip. He also whiffs on pitches 33.3% of the time, further complicating his ability to make the defense work for his out. That said, when Suwinski does […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoJoey Gallo (OF, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 37% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Following a pair of horrible seasons offensively, it may be time to declare that Joey Gallo has shed his "washed" designation. He has hit five home runs in his first ten games alongside a .296/.406/.889 slash line. That includes an insane 38.9% barrel rate, […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoOutfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 5
This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 5 – April 24 through April 30. Whether your team is derailed by injuries or you’re simply ready to give up on your draft day darlings, navigating the waiver wire will be crucial to finding long-term success in fantasy baseball. As […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoDraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/23/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's slate! There's nothing better than matinee baseball. Today's matchup features no shortage […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoFree MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/22/23)
It's Saturday, RotoBallers! I’m excited to be delivering free MLB betting content all season long. I bring a background in betting on MLB in various capacities, most notably competing in the DraftKings DFS live final last year. I'm looking to build off that momentum and capitalize this baseball season again, and I'm including you in […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoGavin Williams Delivers Five No-Hit Innings In Start
Cleveland Guardians' No. 2 ranked prospect Gavin Williams threw five shutout innings, striking out eight batters during his start for Double-A Akron on Thursday night. The performance continues his dominant start to the campaign. Williams owns a 0.63 ERA, 0.63 WHIP, and 20 strikeouts over 14 1/3 innings pitched through three appearances. The 23-year-old posted […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoPete Crow-Armstrong Excelling At Double-A Tennessee
Chicago Cubs top outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong is off to a hot start in Double-A Tennessee. Through nine games, he owns a .343/.395/.571 slash line, including a home run, two triples, and a double. Crow-Armstrong also showcased his 60-grade speed, accruing six stolen bases in seven attempts. Widely considered a defense-first prospect, Crow-Armstrong's hit tool […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoDraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/19/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
It's time for some weekday baseball, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another Wednesday DFS slate. The MLB season has been fun in the early going, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's slate! With baseball games getting started early today, we're staring […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoDraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/12/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
It's time for some Wednesday baseball, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so I'm looking to build off that momentum. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's slate! With baseball games scattered all throughout the day, the main […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoOutfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 3
We are only two weeks deep into the 2023 MLB action, but it's never too early to start submitting waiver claims. This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 3 - April 10 through April 16. Of course, it is probably too soon to give up on the struggling […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoDraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/9/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
It's Easter Sunday RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The last MLB season was good to me, so I'm looking to build off that momentum and hit the ground running early in 2023. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's slate! We have some really interesting matchups today. The pitching […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoFree MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/8/23)
Welcome to the 2023 baseball season! I’m excited to work alongside the RotoBaller team, delivering free MLB betting content. I bring a background in betting on MLB in various capacities, most notably competing in the DraftKings DFS live final last year. I'm looking to build off that momentum and capitalize again this baseball season, and […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoOutfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 2
We are not yet one week into the 2023 MLB action, but it's never too early to start submitting waiver claims. This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 2 - April 3rd through April 9th. Of course, it is far too soon to give up on the struggling […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoDraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/2/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Happy Sunday RotoBallers! I'm excited to cover my first DFS slate of the baseball season. The last MLB season was good to me, so I'm looking to build off that momentum and hit the ground running in 2023. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's slate! We are light on ace pitching today compared […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoFree MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/1/23)
Welcome to the 2023 baseball season! We’ve got a long summer ahead, and I intend to hit the ground running. I’m excited to work alongside the RotoBaller team, delivering free MLB betting content. I bring a background in betting on MLB in various capacities, most notably competing in the DraftKings live final last year. I'm […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoRicky Tiedemann Will Be On Six-Day Rotation
Toronto Blue Jays top prospect Ricky Tiedemann indicated that the organization plans to start him on a six-day pitching rotation that will shorten to five days as the season progresses. He expects to open the campaign in Double-A New Hampshire. Tiedemann's innings were delicately monitored in 2022, totaling 78 2/3 innings pitched across three minor-league […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoNoelvi Marte Optioned To Double-A Chattanooga
Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Noelvi Marte will begin the campaign in Double-A Chattanooga. MLB Pipeline's No. 29-ranked prospect finds himself at a positional crossroads. Marte has primarily played shortstop, but moving to third base is the most likely path going forward. Regardless of which position sticks, Marte's bat will have him ascending to the majors […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoZach Neto Assigned To Double-A Rocket City
Los Angeles Angels top infield prospect Zach Neto will start the season in Double-A Rocket City. The 2022 13th overall pick finished spring training with an .828 OPS over 23 at-bats. Though he has yet to serve an entire season in the minors, Neto may be on the fast track to the big leagues. His […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoCeddanne Rafaela Will Begin Season With Double-A Portland
Boston Red Sox utility prospect Ceddanne Rafaela will open the campaign in Double-A Portland. Ranked as the No. 86 overall prospect per MLB Pipeline, Rafaela struggled this spring. He managed just seven hits and a .454 OPS in 32 at-bats. Still, Rafaela's defensive prowess should have him ascend to the major leagues before long. He […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoBryce Miller Struggles In Final Spring Appearance
Seattle Mariners top pitching prospect Bryce Miller surrendered five runs (four earned) on eight hits, one walk, and four strikeouts over three-plus innings against the Giants. The outing caps off an otherwise strong spring for MLB Pipeline's No. 98-ranked prospect. Miller impressed in 2022, accruing a 3.16 ERA over 133 2/3 innings pitched across three […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoBullpen Busts Due For A Bounce-Back Season In 2023
Bullpen arms are among the most unpredictable pieces to project in fantasy baseball. One season's can't-miss closer is the following year's maybe-he-just-needs-a-change-of-scenery bullpen depth trade deadline target. It happens every season. This piece examines some of the relief pitchers who unexpectedly busted in 2022. They did not live up to expectations through poor performance or […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoTermarr Johnson Will Miss Start Of Season
Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Termarr Johnson aggravated his hamstring during infield work in late February. The initial return timetable projects him to be out for at least six weeks and positions him to miss the start of the minor-league season. The 18-year-old 2022 fourth overall pick still has a long road to the majors but […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoTyler Soderstrom's Spring Turning Heads
Oakland Athletics top prospect Tyler Soderstrom has raked his way to an .824 OPS across 34 Cactus League at-bats. The No. 39 overall prospect in baseball, per MLB Pipeline, Soderstrom's offense is already considered MLB-ready. Defensively, manager Mark Kotsay says the catcher's growth has been noteworthy. It remains to be seen whether Soderstrom will stick […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoCoby Mayo Reassigned To Minor-League Camp
Baltimore Orioles third base prospect Coby Mayo was re-assigned to minor-league camp following an 18-at-bat stint in the Grapefruit League. The 21-year-old managed five hits and a .777 OPS in his first look at the top level. Last season, Mayo flashed his 60-grade power, accruing 19 home runs and a .456 slugging percentage across 104 […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoSpencer Steer Expected To Be Reds Opening Day 3B
After struggling in his first look at the majors last September, Cincinnati Reds third baseman Spencer Steer has flipped the script this spring. In 39 at-bats, he owns a blistering .913 OPS, including six extra-base hits. He's showcasing why the Reds targeted him as a core piece in the Tyler Mahle trade. Cincinnati has yet […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoWill Brennan Standing Out This Spring
Building off an impressive 11-game debut with the Cleveland Guardians last September, outfielder Will Brennan's spring performance has seemingly cemented him a spot on the 2023 Opening Day roster. In 37 at-bats, he owns a .786 OPS with a home run and three stolen bases. The likely path forward is a bench role, with Brennan […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoBrice Turang Impressing This Spring
With several Milwaukee Brewers infielders participating in the World Baseball Classic, the organization's fifth-ranked prospect capitalized on expanded playing opportunities this spring. In 34 at-bats, shortstop Brice Turang owns a .780 OPS with a home run and three stolen bases. The offseason departure of Kolten Wong leaves the starting second base job up for grabs, […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoJared Shuster Having Torrid Spring
Atlanta Braves pitching prospect Jared Shuster continues to excel this spring, sitting on a 1.45 ERA and 18 strikeouts across 18 2/3 innings pitched. As Atlanta's top prospect, he may not have to wait much longer for his first taste of the big leagues. The Braves MLB rotation has one spot remaining up for grabs, […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoLogan O'Hoppe Could Make Angels Opening Day Roster
The Los Angeles Angels' top minor-league prospect, catcher Logan O'Hoppe, has built a solid case to make the team's Opening Day MLB roster. Through 41 spring at-bats, he owns a .779 OPS, building off a 26-home run and .960-OPS campaign with Double-A Reading and Double-A Rocket City last season. Matt Thaiss has performed similarly strong […]
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