All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 7/18/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! We have midweek baseball back after a week off for the All-Star Game. All 30 teams are in action tonight, but the Milwaukee-Phialdelphia game starts a little earlier than usual and won't be included in the main slates for DraftKings or […]

Joel Embiid Is Ready To Win

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was recently asked about his future aspirations in the league. The superstar center said that he's ready to do whatever it takes to win a championship. He continued by saying whether it's in Philly or elsewhere that he wants to have a chance to win. That being said, the pressure […]

Omer Yurtseven Signs With Jazz

The Utah Jazz have agreed to a two-year deal with free agent center Omer Yurtseven. The 25-year-old was most recently with the Miami Heat, but they decided not to give Yurtseven a qualifying offer. The big man will now join the Jazz on a guaranteed contract. The expectation is that Yurtseven will provide additional depth […]

Endy Rodriguez To See Bulk Of Catching Reps

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton said that rookie catcher Endy Rodriguez will receive the bulk of the catching repetitions moving forward. Austin Hedges will catch a couple times a week and at the end of games. The Pirates didn't call up their No. 3 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, just to have him sit on the […]

Salvador Perez Dealing With Grade 1 Hamstring Strain

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hamstring) has been diagnosed with a Grade 1-plus left-hamstring strain, but the team is hoping that he can return to the starting lineup soon. Perez was forced from Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays with the injury, but it looks like he should be able to avoid a […]

Jahlil Okafor Heading To Spain

Free-agent center Jahlil Okafor has decided to sign a one-year deal and head overseas to Spain. The Philadelphia 76ers selected Okafor with the third overall pick during the 2015 NBA Draft. He spent parts of three seasons with the Sixers before being traded to the Brooklyn Nets in 2017. Okafor lasted a season there before […]

Jonah Heim Gets A Breather On Monday

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim and outfielder Travis Jankowski will both be rested on Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays with left-hander Shane McClanahan on the mound in the series opener. Mitch Garver will do the catching and bat sixth, while Ezequiel Duran will start in left field and hit eighth. Robbie Grossman is the […]

Salvador Perez Not In The Lineup On Monday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hamstring) is absent from the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers. This doesn't come as a surprise after Perez was forced to exit early on Sunday due to hamstring issue. The good news is, the team hasn't placed Perez on the injured list, so hopefully it's […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/17/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/17/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's Monday, so it's a smaller slate than usual, but we have a decent 10-game slate on both sites that locks at 7:05.   Starting Pitchers Each day we try to give you some pitchers […]

Carlos Perez To Be Re-Evaluated This Week

Oakland Athletics catcher Carlos Perez (thumb), who was placed on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left thumb (retroactive to July 2), will have his thumb re-evaluated by a doctor sometime this week. If he's cleared, Perez will then begin strengthening activities. The 32-year-old has been out of action since the Fourth of July, […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/17/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome to a new week, RotoBallers! On this Monday, we'll take a look at some pitchers in good spots and hitters who came out of the All-Star Break swinging a hot stick. As a fill-in writer for this series, I'll keep my analysis short and sweet. Remember to use this preliminary info to drive your […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I hope you enjoyed the MLB All-Star break because now it's a nonstop marathon to the finish line. Thanks to the break, we don't have a big shift in the stats or rostership rates compared to last week. That said, there are still a […]

Endy 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. […]

Tyler Soderstrom (C/1B, OAK)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 29% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Athletics recently promoted their No. 1 prospect, Tyler Soderstrom, to the big leagues following an appearance in the Futures Game. He made his debut on July 14 and collected his first major league hit against the Twins on July 15. Top @Athletics […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 17

Welcome to Week 17 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of July 17 - July 23, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN, Yahoo!, or Fantrax. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because we know […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 17

We’re coming up on Week 17 of the fantasy baseball season. The All-Star break may give the baseball world a breather for a few days, but the grind starts back up again. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will outline the […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 17

Welcome to another week of sifting through top hitter streamers, RotoBallers! We are looking ahead at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 17 - Monday, July 17 through Sunday, July 23. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Jose Altuve, Jeremy Pena, Rowdy Tellez, Eloy Jimenez

The MLB All-Star break came and went. Now that the unofficial second half of the 2023 season is underway, business will pick up in nearly every fantasy league imaginable. Of course, what would any fantasy season be without half your team ending up on the injured list? Let's take a look at injuries for players, […]

Orlando Robinson Dominates Summer League Action Again

Miami Heat center Orlando Robinson has produced a very impressive summer league showing this year. The 23-year-old ended Sunday's game with 27 points, nine rebounds, six assists, three steals, and one block on 10-for-15 shooting overall and two triples. Before this game, he was already averaging 25.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.0 steals […]

Nuggets Sign Jay Huff To Two-Way Contract

The Denver Nuggets are signing Jay Huff to a two-way contract on Sunday according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The seven-footer made his NBA debut in 2021 with the Los Angeles Lakers as an undrafted rookie. He appeared in only four games in his first year and seven games last year for the Wizards. During […]

Harry 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 […]

Bol Bol Heading To Phoenix

Free-agent forward/center Bol Bol agreed to a one-year deal with Phoenix on Sunday. The 23-year-old played in Denver during his first three seasons. Yet, he is coming off the best year of his career, averaging 9.1 points, 5.8 assists, and 1.2 blocks in 70 games with the Magic. He may have a tough time finding […]

Endy 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 […]

Salvador Perez Exits Game On Sunday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hamstring) left Sunday's meeting with Tampa. He went 1-for-1 with a run. But Perez was pulled after experiencing discomfort in his left hamstring. The 33-year-old will undergo testing to determine the extent of the ailment. However, Perez may not be available for Monday's opener of the four-game series with […]

Will Smith Absent From Sunday's Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers backstop Will Smith is not in the lineup for Sunday's matchup with Max Scherzer and the New York Mets. The slugger remains a top catcher in all of baseball, as he owns a .273/.389/.483 slash line with 13 bombs, 45 runs, 47 RBI, and one steal over 68 games. Austin Barnes will […]

Elias Diaz Getting Sunday Off

Colorado Rockies All-Star catcher Elias Diaz will begin Sunday's contest against Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees on the bench. The 32-year-old has been a solid source of offense from behind the plate, batting .271 with nine homers, 27 runs, and 45 RBI over 82 games. Austin Wynns will take care of the catching […]

Willson Contreras Taking A Seat On Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Washington Nationals. This is just a day off the veteran catcher as Andrew Knizner is starting behind the plate and batting ninth against Josiah Gray in his place. The 31-year-old backstop is slashing .244/.336/.431 with 11 home runs, […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/16/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top […]

James Nnaji Swats Away Five Shots

Charlotte Hornets center James Nnaji had his defensive abilities on full display against Minnesota on Saturday, recording five blocks in a 109-92 win. He did his bit offensively as well by contributing 10 points in 21 minutes on 3-for-5 shooting, and Nnaji completed his work with four rebounds, one assist, and one steal. The 18-year-old […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/16/23): 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 on […]