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Main Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/23/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me this season, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! With several games scattered throughout the day, we're left with a six-game […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoAustin Wells Heats Up With Two-Home Run Day
New York Yankees prospect Austin Wells went yard twice on Sunday, perhaps signaling a shift in momentum. The 24-year-old struggled at the plate following his promotion to Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre in July, but a recent surge has improved his slash line to a .260/.351/.479 mark. Wells has hit safely in eight of his last 10 […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoNolan Jones (1B/OF, COL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 22
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 30% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Nolan Jones' breakout season has been one of the few bright spots in an otherwise bleak Colorado Rockies campaign. Through 66 games, he boasts a .275/.355/.500 slash line with 12 home runs, seven stolen bases, and a 116 wRC+. Jones has etched out […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoMax Kepler (OF, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 22
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 21% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Max Kepler has been red-hot since the All-Star break. In that time, he boasts a .939 OPS, .394 wOBA, 156 wRC+, eight doubles, and eight home runs. He's one of the most locked-in hitters in baseball at the moment and is absolutely worth […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoPaul Skenes Throws Two Scoreless Frames In Second High-A Outing
Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Paul Skenes tossed two shutout innings, striking out a pair and allowing no walks or hits during his most recent appearance for High-A Bradenton. Skenes was the first overall pick in the 2023 draft and has been heralded as a generational talent. His 80-grade fastball touches triple-digits and is complemented by a […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoNoble Meyer Tosses Three Shutout Innings In Single-A Debut
Miami Marlins pitching prospect Noble Meyer threw three scoreless innings, striking out four during his first outing with Single-A Jupiter. The 18-year-old was selected 10th overall by the Marlins last month and has quickly ascended their prospect ranks. Meyer already ranks as the organization's top farmhand and the No. 59 prospect in all of baseball, […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoNoah Schultz Placed On IL With Shoulder Impingement
Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Noah Schultz was placed on the seven-day injured list Sunday with a shoulder impingement. The injury is not considered severe, but the 20-year-old will be shut down for at least a few weeks. The organization is reasonably playing it cautious with Schultz, considering a flexor strain kept him out of […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoOutfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 22
This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 22 -- August 21 through August 27. 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 1 year agoDraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/20/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been a good one so far, and I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! With most West Coast games washed away, today's main slate features an […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoFree MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (8/19/23)
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 on this baseball season again, and I'm including you […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoJacob Wilson Off To Hot Start In High-A
Oakland Athletics infield prospect Jacob Wilson is making a strong first impression in the minors. Through 11 games with High-A Lansing, the 21-year-old sports impressive .342/.409/.474 slash line. He was the sixth overall pick in the draft last month, widely considered one of the best pure hitters in his class. Wilson's power and speed are […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoMain Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/16/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Happy Wednesday, 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 main slate! With several games scattered throughout the day, we're left with […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoCarson Williams Posts Five-Hit Game
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Carson Williams collected a career-high five hits on Sunday. The 21-year-old now boasts a .262/.359/.506 slash line with 18 home runs and 14 stolen bases through 88 games with High-A Bowling Green this season. His contact rate leaves something to be desired, but Williams' 60-grade power is exceptional for the […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoMike Tauchman (OF, CHC) - Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 21
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 44% of Leagues ANALYSIS: At 32 years old, Mike Tauchman has unexpectedly blossomed into a valuable part of the Cubs' lineup. He's slashing .283/.380/.438 with seven home runs and a 126 wRC+ through 67 games played this season. Tauchman's standout play has earned him a fixed […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoSal Frelick (OF, MIL) - Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 21
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 35% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Sal Frelick's MLB career is just 19 games deep, but the early returns are encouraging. The 23-year-old boasts a .264/.425/.509 slash line with three home runs and a pair of stolen bases. It didn't take long for Frelick to be moved up in […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoNolan Schanuel Off To Hot Start In Double-A
Los Angeles Angels prospect Nolan Schanuel is slashing .347/.467/.490 through his first 13 games with Double-A Rocket City. The 2023 11th overall draft pick is navigating the Angels' minor league system quickly. Schanuel possesses an advanced hitting approach, generating more walks than strikeouts throughout his collegiate career, and his power stroke has developed into an […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoDraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/13/23): 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 main slate! Today's main slate features an enticing eight-game matinee mix. There […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoOutfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 21
This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 21 -- August 14 through August 20. 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 1 year agoFree MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (8/12/23)
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 on this baseball season again, and I'm including you […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoLuken Baker Slugs 32nd Home Run
St. Louis Cardinals prospect Luken Baker mashed his 32nd home run of the season on Wednesday, leading all other minor league hitters. The 26-year-old now carries a blistering .339/.446/.727 slash line through 82 games with Triple-A Memphis. Baker is something of a late bloomer, but his offensive approach has taken a massive leap forward in […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoEthan Salas Promoted To High-A Fort Wayne
San Diego Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas debuted with High-A Fort Wayne on Wednesday, recording a hit in five at-bats. At 17 years old, Salas is the youngest to play at High-A this season and the youngest ever to play for the Fort Wayne affiliate. Before his call-up, he posted an impressive .267/.350/.487 slash line […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoMain Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/9/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Happy Wednesday, 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 main slate! With several games scattered throughout the day, we're left with […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoDylan Crews Slugs First Professional Home Run
Washington Nationals outfield prospect Dylan Crews launched the first home run of his career during his second appearance for Single-A Fredericksburg. The 21-year-old was the top-rated position player of the 2023 draft class, posting a .426/.567/.713 slash line with 18 home runs en route to a Golden Spikes Award and a College World Series championship. […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoCeddanne Rafaela Homers In Fifth Straight Game
Boston Red Sox prospect Ceddanne Rafaela launched another home run on Saturday, marking the fifth consecutive game he's gone deep. Overall, the 22-year-old carries a blistering .317/.370/.683 slash line with 11 home runs through 30 games since being promoted to Triple-A Worcester. Rafaela is the second-ranked prospect in the Red Sox farm system and the […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoCade Marlowe (OF, SEA) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cade Marlowe was a pretty under-the-radar call-up two weeks ago, but there's enough to sink our teeth into here. Through his first 13 MLB games, Marlowe is slashing .313/.421/.625 with two home runs and a pair of stolen bases. He's also in […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoRyan O'Hearn (1B/OF, BAL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 12% of Leagues ANALYSIS: In a sharp contradiction to Willi Castro, Ryan O'Hearn is crushing the ball this season. Through 65 games, he boasts an impressive .306/.344/.513 slash line with nine home runs and a 133 wRC+. O'Hearn's main drawback is that he's stuck in a strong-side […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoMatt Wallner (OF, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It took some time for Matt Wallner to earn a role on the Twins' major-league roster, but his recent performance appears to be solidifying him. Through 28 games, Wallner carries a respectable .247/.375/.534 slash line with six home runs. That follows a 67-game […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoJack Suwinski (OF, PIT) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 35% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Suwinski has come a long way this season. What started off as a strong-side platoon role in the middle-back part of the Pirates' batting order has blossomed into an everyday playing spot. Overall, Suwinski sports an impressive .817 OPS with 21 home runs. […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoDraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/6/23): 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 main slate! Today's main slate features an enticing eleven-game matinee mix. There […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoOutfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 20
This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 20 – August 7 through August 13. 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 1 year ago