Braves Leaning Towards Max Fried For Game 5

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that the team would probably lean towards starting left-hander Max Fried in a potential Game 5 of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Snitker said the trainers told him that Fried has turned the corner physically since his last start in the Game 1 loss, in […]

Travis d'Arnaud Batting .417 Across Three Playoff Games

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud had two hits over four at-bats during Friday's Game 3 9-1 loss against Philadelphia Phillies. He doubled twice and now has three doubles already in the postseason. d'Arnaud is having a stellar Division Series so far, slashing .417/.417/.917 with one homer, four RBI and one run. The backstop was one […]

Austin Riley Bumped Down To Fifth Spot In Lineup

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley has been moved from cleanup to the fifth spot in the batting order for Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Noah Syndergaard. Riley hit third in Game 1 before hitting cleanup the last two games, but he'll be moved […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 10/15/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/15/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/15/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It's all-day baseball time! No more of this split-slate nonsense. All four series have a game today and they are all staggered, so you have something to watch during commercials in college football games. Atlanta and Philly are the early birds again. Houston goes for the sweep in Seattle a couple of hours later. The […]

Vaughn Grissom Getting The Start In Game 3

Atlanta Braves rookie infielder Vaughn Grissom is starting at second base and is hitting eighth in Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Aaron Nola on Friday. Orlando Arcia started the first two games of the series at the keystone and was hitless in five at-bats with two […]

Charlie Morton Going In Game 4 For Atlanta

Atlanta Braves right-hander Charlie Morton will make the start in Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. With rookie Spencer Strider (oblique) getting the nod in Game 3 on Friday, Morton will be pushed back a day in the series. The 38-year-old veteran had a rough finish to […]

Spencer Strider Starting Game 3 Against Phillies

Atlanta Braves rookie right-hander Spencer Strider (oblique) is set to start Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Strider's last start came on Sept. 18 and he's been dealing with a strained oblique muscle on his left side, so it's unclear how many innings he'll be able to […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Postseason Week 2

Well, we all (or at least a lot of us) complained about all the changes to baseball, but I'll go right ahead and admit it: the Wild Card round was a lot of fun and exciting even though my team didn't make it anywhere close to it. The Rays, Cardinals, Mets, and Blue Jays saw […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/14/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It's all-day baseball time! No more of this split-slate nonsense. Mother Nature gave us a matinee today with the rainout in the Bronx last night, so the Yankees and Guardians will give the NL some added company on our Friday. Atlanta gets going in Philly in the afternoon and the Padres host the Dodgers out […]

Spencer Strider Was Available In Relief In Game 2

Atlanta Braves rookie right-hander Spencer Strider (oblique) was available out of the bullpen in the Game 2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Division Series on Wednesday. Manager Brian Snitker still hasn't announced his Game 3 starter for Friday, so it's possible that Strider will get the nod, although it's probably more […]

No Structural Damage For Ronald Acuna Jr.

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (elbow) doesn't have any structural damage to his right elbow after he was hit by a pitch in the Game 2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Division Series on Wednesday. Acuna was in some pain but managed to stay in the game and went 1-for-3 […]

Luke Jackson Resumes Throwing

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Luke Jackson (elbow) wrote in his personal Twitter account that he threw for the first time in six months on Wednesday since having Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on April 13. Jackson is slowly working his way back from elbow reconstruction and is likely to be limited when spring […]

Robbie Grossman On The Bench For Game 2

Atlanta Braves outfielder Robbie Grossman isn't in the starting lineup for the second game of the team's National League Division Series matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Zack Wheeler on Wednesday. Grossman hit .209 with a .310 on-base percentage, seven home runs, and six stolen bases in 477 plate appearances this season split between […]

William Contreras Not In Game 2 Lineup

Atlanta Braves catcher Willson Contreras isn't in the team's starting lineup on Wednesday for the second game of their National League Division Series matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Zack Wheeler. The 24-year-old enjoyed a breakout campaign during the regular season, batting .278 with a .354 on-base percentage, 20 home runs, and a pair […]

Tyler Matzek Having Tommy John Surgery

Atlanta Braves left-handed reliever Tyler Matzek (elbow) is having Tommy John surgery, according to skipper Brian Snitker. It's the reason why Matzek was left off the roster for the National League Division Series this week against the Philadelphia Phillies, and he'll likely miss all of the 2023 season as a result. The 31-year-old southpaw wasn't […]

Matt Olson Hitting Third In Game 2

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson is starting at first base and is hitting third in Game 2 of the National League Division Series on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Zack Wheeler. Olson went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run as the Braves fell short 7-6 in the Game 1 loss on Tuesday. […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (10/12/22)

Happy Wednesday RotoBallers, it's Division Series time and we're back for another day of MLB Postseason betting picks. Make sure you're following my Twitter, as I can't guarantee that I'll always be able to get the added plays written here in the article, but I will typically add whatever else I'm playing throughout the day. […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 10/12/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/12/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Just two games on the board today, I'm not even sure why I'm writing this! Let's just hit these two games and point out the players in the best spots. As for Fried, it was […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/12/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. We're now in the thick of the Divisional Series in each circuit, and Wednesday features a two-game NLDS slate. Naturally, scoring tends to be much more on the lower side during the postseason as the top tier of pitchers take the mound, […]

Matt Olson Plates Three In NLDS Game 1 Loss Tuesday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson did his part offensively in Tuesday's National League Division Series Game 1 7-6 loss to the Phillies. Olson went 2-for-3 with a single, a ninth-inning three-run home run, and two walks. Unfortunately, his late pop wasn't enough for the Braves to claw their way back. The 28-year-old should continue […]

Max Fried Lackluster In NLDS Game 1 Loss Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried was not firing on all cylinders in Tuesday's National League Division Series Game 1 7-6 loss to the Phillies. The 28-year-old lefty pitched just 3 1/3 innings, allowing six runs (four earned) on eight hits and a walk with two strikeouts. Fried had recently been battling a flu bug, […]

Eddie Rosario On Bench Against Lefty In Game 1

Atlanta Braves outfielder Eddie Rosario will take a seat for Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Ranger Suarez on Tuesday. Rosario only had 28 at-bats against southpaws during the regular season and had just four hits against them. The switch-hitting Robbie Grossman is getting the start in […]

Spencer Strider Included On NLDS Roster

Atlanta Braves rookie starting pitcher Spencer Strider (oblique) is on the team's roster for the National League Division Series this week against the Philadelphia Phillies. Strider landed on the injured list in mid-September with an oblique strain, and it was uncertain if he'd be ready for the Division Series. The 23-year-old right-hander will be on […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (10/11/22)

Happy Tuesday RotoBallers, it's Division Series time and we're back for another day of MLB Postseason betting picks. Make sure you're following my Twitter, as I can't guarantee that I'll always be able to get the added plays written here in the article, but I will typically add whatever else I'm playing throughout the day. […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/11/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It is Tuesday, October 10th and it's the first day of the Division Series in the MLB playoffs! It's playoff time in Major League Baseball and we can play some DFS to add to the excitement of the postseason! This article has daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 10/11/2022, Main Slate […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 10/11/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 10/11/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We only have a few days left of four-game slates, so we should take advantage while we still can! Here in this post, I will take you through each game highlighting the best spots for […]

Braves Sign Spencer Strider To Six-Year Extension

The Atlanta Braves signed rookie right-hander Spencer Strider (oblique) to a six-year, $75 million contract extension on Monday that runs through the 2028 season. The deal will be worth $92 million over seven years if a $22 million club option for 2029 is exercised. The Braves are optimistic that Strider will be ready for the […]

Ozzie Albies Unlikely To Play In NLDS

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (finger) is out of his cast and is building back his hand strength. He'll be with the team for the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies this week, but it's unlikely that he'll be on the active roster. Albies is dealing with a fractured pinkie finger and […]

Max Fried To Start Game 1 Of NLDS Against Phillies

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (illness) will start Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday. Right-hander Kyle Wright will get the nod in Game 2 on Wednesday in Atlanta. Fried left his final start of the season early with an illness, but he's completely fine now and will […]