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Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (8/5/23)
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 agoMain Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/2/23): 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 agoMax Kepler (OF, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 19
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Max Kepler is a strong fantasy producer who remains available in most leagues. Through 78 games, he's slashing .229/.291/.430 with 14 home runs. Kepler's bat has caught fire recently, posting a .848 OPS, 132 wRC+, and seven extra-base hits through 14 games […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoLeody Taveras (OF, TEX) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Taveras is an underrated piece in the Rangers' league-best offense. He carries a strong .279/.323/.446 slash line with 11 home runs and 10 stolen bases through 89 games this season. The primary downside to Taveras is that he hits at the bottom of […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoTommy Pham (OF, NYM)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 19
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Through 77 games this season, Tommy Pham owns a .265/.347/.460 slash line with nine home runs and 11 stolen bases. His production has been solid, but the Mets will need to rely on him even more, with Starling Marte on the injured list […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoSal Frelick (OF, MIL) - Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 19
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 39% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Frelick was one of the most popular fantasy targets this past week, seeing his ownership grow exponentially. His first six games as an MLB player were a resounding success, posting a .438/.565/.688 slash line, including his first career home run. It also didn't […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoOutfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 19
This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 19 -- July 31 through August 6. 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 (7/30/23): 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 on […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoFree MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (7/29/23)
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 agoMain Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/26/23): 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 agoEverson Pereira Slugs Two Home Runs
New York Yankees outfield prospect Everson Pereira clubbed two home runs during his most recent appearance for Triple-A Scranton. The performance raises his overall slash line to .306/.373/.566 with 14 home runs through 59 games between Double-A and Triple-A this season. Showcasing a 50-grade hit tool, 55-grade power, and 55-grade running ability, Pereira is the […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoWikelman Gonzalez Tosses Six Hitless Innings
Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Wikelman Gonzalez threw six hitless innings, striking out 10 en route to a combined no-hitter for Double-A Portland. The 21-year-old was recently promoted and has turned in a 0.75 ERA and 0.75 WHIP through his first two Double-A starts. Gonzalez isn't a particularly heralded prospect, ranking 11th in the Red […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoJace Jung Extends On-Base Streak To 22 Games
Detroit Tigers prospect Jace Jung launched his 14th home run of the season on Sunday, extending his on-base streak to 22 games in the process. The 22-year-old is now slashing .254/.377/.465 through 81 games with High-A West Michigan. Jung is the second-ranked prospect in Detroit's farm system and the No. 58 prospect in baseball, per […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoGavin Cross Launches Second Home Run In Past Three Games
Kansas City Royals outfield prospect Gavin Cross launched his 12th home run of the season on Sunday, part of a two-hit performance. The 22-year-old carries an uninspiring .699 OPS through 86 games with High-A Quad Cities this season, looking to build off the 1.070 OPS he posted across 29 games in 2022. Despite the struggles, […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoRonny Mauricio Hits Walk-Off Home Run
New York Mets prospect Ronny Mauricio slugged his 16th home run of the season on Saturday, claiming a walk-off victory for Triple-A Syracuse. The heralded shortstop is now slashing .295/.340/.511 through 85 games this season. Mauricio's exceptional power output is nothing new, featuring 60-grade power and coming off a 26-home run 2022 campaign. He's also […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoOutfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 18
This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 18 -- July 24 through July 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 1 year agoDraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/23/23): 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 main slate! Today's main slate features an enticing 10-game matinee mix. The […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoSal Frelick (OF, MIL) - Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 18
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Sal Frelick is the latest high-profile prospect to be called up. He's the second-ranked prospect in the Brewers farm system and the No. 17 prospect in all of baseball, per MLB Pipeline. His 2023 numbers aren't very exciting, carrying a .251/.344/.353 slash […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoPatrick Wisdom (1B/OF, CHC) - Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 18
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Following a red-hot April, Patrick Wisdom came crashing back down to Earth. Due to time lost with injury and a horrible slump, he recorded just four home runs and 13 total hits across 31 games between May and June. Now with his wrist […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoAlex Kirilloff (1B/OF, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 22% of Leagues ANALYSIS: This is Alex Kirilloff's debut on this list. He's had a tough time establishing consistent playing time and consistent production at the plate this season, but the lefty may have finally turned a corner. Kirilloff has hit safely in five of his six […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoJack Suwinski (OF, PIT) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 43% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jack Suwinski has been highlighted on this list several times throughout the 2023 campaign, and he continues to trend in the right direction. He's slashing .226/.348/.502 with 20 home runs and seven stolen bases. Suwinski's batting average isn't likely to improve much, […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoFree MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (7/22/23)
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 on this baseball season again, and I'm including you […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoEvan Carter Slugs 10th Home Run
Texas Rangers outfielder prospect Evan Carter smacked his 10th home run of the season on Tuesday. The 20-year-old is now slashing .299/.411/.472 with 12 stolen bases through 65 games. Carter's upside is apparent, boasting a 60-grade hit tool and 60-grade running ability while still developing his 50-grade power. He posted a .886 OPS during the […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoMain Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/19/23): 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 day games today, we're left with an enticing […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoEndy Rodriguez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis
PROSPECT: Endy Rodriguez, C, Pittsburgh Pirates ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Pirates catcher prospect Endy Rodriguez will be promoted to the major league roster for his debut. The 23-year-old slashed .268/.356/.415 across 67 games with Triple-A Indianapolis this season. He is the No. 35 prospect in baseball and the third-ranked prospect in the Pirates system, per MLB Pipeline. […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoBrooks Lee Slugs Third Home Run In Four Games
Minnesota Twins shortstop prospect Brooks Lee clubbed his third home run in the past four games on Sunday. The 22-year-old is now slashing .279/.358/.468 with nine home runs through 75 games with Double-A Wichita. Lee is the No. 18 prospect in baseball and the top prospect in the Twins farm system, per MLB Pipeline. The […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoHarry Ford Launches Ninth Home Run Of Season
Seattle Mariners catcher prospect Harry Ford hit his ninth home run of the season on Sunday. The two-hit performance raises his OPS to .806 with 15 stolen bases through 76 games with High-A Everett. The 2021 first-round draft pick is the top prospect in Seattle's farm system and the No. 25 prospect in baseball, per […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoTermarr Johnson Homers For Fourth Time In Five Games
Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Termarr Johnson launched his fourth home run in the past five games. The 2022 fourth-overall draft pick is now slashing .250/.416/.462 with 11 home runs across 63 games this season with Single-A Bradenton. At only 19 years old, Johnson has at least a year or two of development ahead before cracking […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoEndy Rodriguez To Be Recalled From Triple-A
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher prospect Endy Rodriguez will be promoted to the major league roster for his debut. The 23-year-old slashed .268/.356/.415 across 67 games with Triple-A Indianapolis this season. He is the No. 35 prospect in baseball and the third-ranked prospect in the Pirates system, per MLB Pipeline. Despite flashing 55-grade power, Rodriguez has managed […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoJoey Gallo (OF, MIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: If you're seeking access to more home runs, then look to Joey Gallo as a guy who is most likely available in your league. He sports a lopsided .189/.303/.478 slash line with 16 home runs. His track record is long enough for us […]
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