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Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (6/3/23)
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 agoOrelvis Martinez Blasts 14th Home Run
Toronto Blue Jays No. 4 prospect Orelvis Martinez launched his 14th home run of the season and the 11th in May alone. The power surge is nothing new for the 21-year-old, who managed 30 long balls across 118 games in 2022 and 28 over 98 appearances in 2021. Martinez's 60-grade power has never really been […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoMain Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/31/23): 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 games scattered throughout the day, we're down to a […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoKristian Robinson Reinstated, Assigned To Single-A Visalia
Arizona Diamondbacks' former No. 1 prospect Kristian Robinson was reinstated and optioned to Low-A Visalia on Monday. Following an arrest and subsequent visa complications, the 22-year-old outfielder has not played since 2019. Robinson was previously listed as the minor league's No. 43 overall prospect, per MLB Pipeline in 2020. He boasts 60-grade power and 55-grade […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoZach McKinstry (2B/SS/3B/OF, DET) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Perhaps it's because he plays for the Tigers, but Zach McKinstry is another player whose stellar performance is flying under the radar this season. He sports a .291/.410/.444 slash with four home runs, six doubles, and eight stolen bases. That includes some truly […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoKevin Kiermaier (OF, TOR)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 10
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: As a disclaimer, Kevin Kiermaier (back) was removed from Saturday's game with lower back discomfort. If he lands on the injured list, don't prioritize adding him. Assuming it's more of a day-to-day ailment, Kiermaier is worth a look. Kevin Kiermaier - Toronto Blue […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoMickey Moniak (OF, LAA)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 10
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 27% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Mickey Moniak was highlighted here last week, and his ownership has grown exponentially in the time since. Based on his current trajectory, I suspect another significant ownership leap by this time next week. Through 10 games, Moniak is slashing .419/.438/.935 with four […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoNolan Jones (OF, COL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Nolan Jones is the latest Rockies' call-up. He's not a top prospect, but he has showcased respectable pop throughout his minor-league career. Jones had his first shot at the big leagues with Cleveland in 2022, stumbling through his 28-game stint with a […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoOutfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 10
This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 10 – May 29 through June 5. 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 (5/28/23): 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. The […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoFree MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (5/27/23)
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 agoMarcelo Mayer Posts First Multi-Home Run Game Of Career
Boston Red Sox top prospect Marcelo Mayer had the first two-home run game of his professional career on Tuesday. The stellar performance brings his overall slash line to .312/.387/.576 with seven home runs through 30 games at High-A Greenville. The 2021 fourth-overall pick still has a road ahead before he breaks through to the majors. […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoMain Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/24/23): 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 games scattered throughout the day, we're down to an […]
Kevin Hickey 1 year agoOutfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 9
This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 9 – May 22 through May 28. 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 agoGavin Sheets (1B/OF, CWS)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 9
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Outside of a 16.2% strikeout rate and a 21% whiff rate, there's nothing exceptional about Gavin Sheets' game. He puts the ball in play and consistently hits in the middle of the order for the White Sox against right-handed pitching. Sheets carries a […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoMickey Moniak (OF, LAA)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 9
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It's only been a week, but Mickey Moniak has exploded onto the scene since his promotion. He's slashing .474/.500/.947 through six games, including two home runs, one triple, one double, and two stolen bases. The stellar performance additionally landed Moniak the leadoff spot […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoKevin Kiermaier (OF, TOR)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 9
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Who says a 33-year-old can't have a breakout season offensively? Kevin Kiermaier is doing just that, slashing .325/.383/.513 with a .387 wOBA and 149 wRC+. That includes three home runs, nine doubles, two triples, and three stolen bases. Kevin Kiermaier is getting comfortable […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoDominic Fletcher (OF, ARI)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 9
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 19% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Dominic Fletcher was highlighted here last week, and his ownership has tripled in the time since. His short service in the majors has certainly left an impression. Fletcher is slashing .356/.397/.576 with two home runs, five doubles, and a triple through 17 […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoDraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/21/23): 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 mix on DraftKings, […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoMichael Conforto (OF, SF) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 33% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Following a two-year derailment due to injury, Michael Conforto was destined to show some rust. He also didn't look that great back in 2021, so there was a legitimate uncertainty about whether it would be rust or that the 30-year-old would more simply […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoJosh Naylor (1B/OF, CLE) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 39% of Leagues ANALYSIS: According to his batted-ball profile, Naylor has been one of the unluckiest hitters in the league this season. However, things have finally started looking up for the 25-year-old. Naylor has hit safely in five consecutive games, including three multi-hit efforts and four home […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoJake Fraley (OF, CIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 42% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Following a cold start to the season, Jake Fraley has finally found his stroke. He's recorded five multi-hit performances over his last eight starts, including three home runs in that span. Overall, Fraley is slashing .277/.374/.454 with a 119 wRC+ and .176 ISO. […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoFree MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (5/20/23)
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 2 years agoJack Leiter Sets New Career High With 10 Strikeouts
Texas Rangers pitching prospect Jack Leiter dazzled in his most recent outing, striking out 10 over six innings of one-run ball. Following a poor stretch in April, Leiter has bounced back nicely in May, sporting a 1.59 ERA and 0.82 WHIP through three starts this month. Overall, he carries a 4.38 ERA and 34.4% strikeout […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoZack Gelof Homers Twice In Four-Hit Game
Oakland Athletics No. 3 ranked prospect Zack Gelof exploded with a four-hit, two-home run output for Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday. Prior to the game, Gelof had gone deep just once in 25 appearances this season. The performance raised his slash line to .298/.412/.521, including 12 stolen bases and 14 extra-base hits. With little depth […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoDraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (Main Slate - 5/17/23): 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 games scattered throughout the day, we're down to a […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoRoyce Lewis' Rehab Assignment Moves To Triple-A St. Paul
Minnesota Twins No. 2 prospect Royce Lewis (knee) will have his rehab assignment continue with Triple-A St. Paul. The move follows a two-game stint at Double-A Wichita, which saw Lewis record two hits in six at-bats. The former first overall draft pick is working his way back from an ACL tear but figures to assume […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoCade Povich Awarded Eastern League Pitcher Of The Week
Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Cade Povich was awarded Pitcher of the Week honors after tossing five scoreless innings in his most recent outing for Double-A Bowie. The 23-year-old surrendered just three hits and a walk, alongside 10 strikeouts. The performance dropped his ERA to 3.38 for the season, including an outstanding 1.43 FIP and 40% […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoDominic Fletcher (OF, ARI)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 8
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Dominic Fletcher's career is just 11 games deep, but it's hard to imagine a much better start. He's slashing .457/.486/.629 with a home run and three doubles. The 25-year-old's torrid pace is definitely unsustainable, but he may settle in as a consistent […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years agoJJ Bleday - Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 8
BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: JJ Bleday was highlighted here last week, and his ownership is beginning to climb. He's slashing .353/.389/.706 in 10 games since being called up. That includes three home runs, 206 wRC+, and a .353 ISO. Bleday's sample size is small, but he's […]
Kevin Hickey 2 years ago