Braves Promote A.J. Smith-Shawver On Tuesday

The Atlanta Braves selected the contract of right-hander A.J. Smith-Shawver on Tuesday, according to the team's Twitter. In a corresponding move, they have designated lefty Lucas Luetge for assignment. The Braves drafted Smith-Shawver in the seventh round of the 2021 draft, but he has progressed quickly through the minors and is only 20 years old. […]

DraftKings, Fanduel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/30/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Tuesdays and Fridays often offer the biggest main slates and tonight's is an absolute whopper as we have 13 games on the main slate for both sites. We get several aces toeing the rubber tonight, meaning I will be on the hunt for value. But there is one cheap SP2 I like on DraftKings that […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (5/30/23)

We get back to some normalcy tonight as the schedule for this Tuesday is more traditional. With two games going off at 6:40 PM EST and the other 13 games after that so it's all evening action on the docket. Due to some scheduling changes, I am covering props again for the third straight day! […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/30/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! I'm coming in on short rest to cover a massive 13-game slate tonight. I'm usually the Wednesday and Thursday writer, where there are regularly split slates and small slates. So I'm pumped to dive in and cover this super-sized amount of games. […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Tuesday, May 30, 2023. The 2023 MLB season is underway here at RotoBaller, and we have you covered with some terrific plays from our friends over at PrizePicks. PrizePicks is a great DFS fantasy picks site where you can choose to select plays in terms of […]

Week 10 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball: Matt McLain, Jose Siri, Garrett Whitlock, Spencer Steer, Owen Miller, more

Welcome back RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 10 -- May 29 through June 4. May will be in the books as we move closer to the halfway point of the season. More top prospects are being called up to the big leagues and producing for fantasy managers right away. Bobby […]

Michael Soroka - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 10

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 47% of Leagues ANALYSIS:  Nearly three years after he last stepped foot on a major-league mound, Michael Soroka will be called up from Triple-A Gwinnett for a start this Monday. Soroka experienced many setbacks in his three-year recovery process. He first tore his Achilles in August 2020 […]

Travis d'Arnaud Absent Again Monday

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud is once again missing from the club's starting lineup Monday night as they open up a series with the lowly Oakland A's. The veteran backstop hasn't seen game action since Friday, when he doubled and scored a run as part of a two-hit effort against the Phillies. The reason behind […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (5/29/23)

Happy Memorial Day, RotoBallers! I hope you're reading this while you're making plans for that barbecue or pool party and you're ready to kick back and relax and watch some major league baseball! We have games spread all across the day, today, so there are certainly going to be plenty of different times to catch […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/29/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/29/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have a split slate today on Memorial Day, so I will try to give you some all-inclusive analysis for both slates! FanDuel and DraftKings slates match for once with both sites running their main […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Monday, May 29, 2023

Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Monday, May 29, 2023. The 2023 MLB season is underway here at RotoBaller, and we have you covered with some terrific plays from our friends over at PrizePicks. PrizePicks is a great DFS fantasy picks site where you can choose to select plays in terms of […]

Matt Olson Blasts Two Homers In Victory

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson provided some pop at the plate during Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The left-handed slugger blasted a 464-foot home run off Dylan Covey in the first inning. That blast was the second longest home run of Olson's career. He went deep again with a 445-foot shot off Connor […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The weather is heating up and so are many options available on many waiver wires. Follow the data and try to be realistic about who is a hot streak and who has staying power with long-term appeal. Of course, we're here to help with […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (May 29 - June 4)

With plenty of teams with seven games on their schedule this week, we're looking at a bunch of two-start pitchers. There are a bunch of risky starts this week, but there are also ample chances for you to get ahead with some of this week's two-start pitchers. For those new to this recurring column, each […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 10

We’re coming up on week 10 of the fantasy baseball season. The season seems to enter a slight lull in June, but you can't afford to rest now. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will outline the upcoming schedule, two-start pitchers, […]

Michael Soroka Set To Start Monday Against A's

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Michael Soroka will be called up from Triple-A Gwinnett to start Monday's game in Oakland. It will be Soroka's first MLB start since August 3rd, 2020 as he has had to work his way back from two Achilles tears in the last three years. In eight minor league starts, Soroka went […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 10

Welcome to Week 10 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitters. We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/28/23

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 […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 10

Welcome back to The Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on the hot seat […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Jacob deGrom, Max Fried, Julio Urias, Giancarlo Stanton, Cody Bellinger and more

We have made it to a crucial checkpoint in the fantasy baseball season. New trends for players for this year are no longer just trends as we have seen two months' worth of baseball. The injury bug has hit every fantasy team in some way, shape, or form. For most fantasy players, it has negatively […]

Outfield 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 […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (5/28/23)

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! As a washed baseball player myself, it's simply not enough to get my fix in a men's league, which opens up tonight. I'm stoked to be back to provide some MLB picks again this year. We had a rough regular season in the articles in 2022 but bounced back significantly, going 17-6-4 […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (5/28/23)

If a more perfect day for Major League Baseball exists, I am not sure how or in what universe. As spring turns to summer, we have been blessed with some of the best weather of late May that I can remember. I know I am not ready for the dog days of summer yet, so […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/27/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/27/23 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 […]

Braves vs. Phillies Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/27)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Saturday, May 27th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

The Year of the Rookie Pitcher for Fantasy Baseball - Bryce Miller, Matthew Liberatore, Tanner Bibee, more

Several highly-touted arms debuted and busted recently (Pfaadt, Stone) while others have been awesome (Bryce Miller, Bobby Miller). What should make of the next crop of young arms to come up? Which of these young pitchers looks good under the hood? And which of them are showing signs that they could struggle? Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Matt McLain, Christopher Morel, Bobby Miller, more

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We are in Week 9 and seven days away from May being over. It's time for another rankings check-in. Below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated 2023 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) as of May 24, 2023. These rankings are being released in May and […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters - Middle Infielders On the Rise

Hey, RotoBallers! Hope you're taking advantage of the warm weather! I happen to be writing up this piece at the perfect time. Summer is just around the corner, and the improving weather means playing outside until my legs are numb. On a more relevant note, Aaron Judge loves hitting in Toronto and Joey Gallo is […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/27/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Is this the last Saturday of Spring? Temperatures across the continent are set to heat up next week so enjoy some moderate weather this Memorial Day weekend and, of course, a whole bunch of baseball. Today we get the bulk of the games in the afternoon, so I am covering the ten-game "early slate" on […]

Sean Murphy Getting A Breather Friday

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is getting a day to rest on Friday as the team takes on the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Taijuan Walker. Murphy has now been out of Atlanta's lineup for two of the last three games, but it hasn't been for a lack of production at the plate. The 28-year-old […]