Max Fried Close To Resuming Throwing

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (forearm) is close to resuming throwing, so it seems realistic to expect him back sometime around the All-Star break in early July. Fried was placed on the injured list with a strained left forearm two weeks ago, and he was recently cleared to resume lifting weights. Fantasy managers are going […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have nearly two months of baseball in the books and by now there's loads of data to chew on and exciting call-ups to speculate on. The number of bench spots available to you will determine how aggressively you can target players who are […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/22/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, everyone. I hope you had a great weekend filled with baseball. We welcome the work week back with a seven-game slate. Today's slate has two clear-cut pitching options in great matchups. It will be hard to stray away from the two options I list below, but we can click on a couple of […]

Braves vs. Dodgers Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/22)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Los Angeles Dodgers 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 Monday, May 22nd 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Raisel Iglesias Secures Third Save

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias tossed a perfect ninth inning to secure a 3-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Iglesias didn't allow a baserunner and struck out two. He now holds a 5.68 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with eight strikeouts in 6 ⅓ IP. After a couple of subpar performances earlier in the month, […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 9

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 […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 9

It's a new week and we're back to try to accomplish the tough task of finding SP help on the waiver wire. The league ERA sits up above 4.30 right now, almost half a run higher than a year ago. We need to change some of our expectations from pitching because of that and set […]

Outfield 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 […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Report for Week 9

We’re coming up on week nine of the fantasy baseball season. I know it takes some time to settle in, but there is no time to waste. 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, and […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers - Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (May 22 - May 28)

With plenty of teams with seven games on their schedule this week, we're looking at a bunch of two-start pitchers. On a less positive note, most of those players are already rostered heavily or just unplayable. There are very few streamers this week, but there is still much to dissect. For those new to this […]

Matt Olson Doubles In A Run In Sunday's Win

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson went 1-for-3 with an RBI double, a run scored, a walk, and a strikeout in a 3-2 win over the Seattle Mariners. Olson opened up the scoring on Sunday with an RBI double off George Kirby to score Ronald Acuna Jr. in the bottom of the first inning. He […]

Brian Anderson (3B/OF, MIL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 33% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Like Geraldo Perdomo, Brian Anderson has also logged two homers in his last four games, along with four RBI and four walks in his last seven. Overall, he has seven long balls on the year, 24 RBI, and 19 walks. His .753 OPS […]

DraftKings, 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, […]

Brayan Bello - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 9

BALLER MOVE:  Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 16% of leagues ANALYSIS:   Bello got a vote of confidence this week as the Red Sox sent Nick Pivetta to a bullpen role. That gives him the chance to stick in a rotation that currently looks like this: Chris Sale Corey Kluber James Paxton Garrett Whitlock […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/21/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/21/23 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 […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (5/21/23)

I came really close to a perfect 5-0 on pitcher props yesterday, but I woke up this morning to see Louie Varland couldn't quite get it done against the Halos in the late game. I hope you ran the Braxton Garrett ladder up to 8 because he got all the way there for us and […]

Max Fried Lifting Weights

According to Braves manager Brian Snitker, starting pitcher Max Fried (forearm) has been lifting weights. The left-hander has been on the 15-day injured list after suffering a strained forearm. There was talk he'd miss a few months. However, the fact he's at least doing something is a positive sign. Fried had played well before going […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/20/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/20/23 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 […]

Overvalued, Undervalued Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Fantasy Baseball (Week 8)

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball. Almost as much as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and then see their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 8

We've all heard some version of the expression, "The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry." Well, if anyone ever needed proof of that one, a quick look at Major League Baseball's bullpens in pretty much any season would relieve any doubt. This week, a bullpen that had finally come together fell […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Eury Perez, Luis Robert, Christopher Morel, more

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Week 8 is here, and we are already halfway through May. 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 17, 2023. These rankings are being released in May and are looking […]

Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings for Fantasy Baseball - Probable Pitchers for May 19th, 2023

  Today's Starting Pitcher Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Probable Pitchers for May 19th, 2023 Welcome back RotoBallers! Below you will find today's fantasy baseball pitcher rankings for Friday, May 19th, 2023. We have ranked all of the projected starting pitchers including names like Bryce Miller, Martin Perez, James Paxton, Blake Snell, Joe Ryan and more.Be […]

Braves Recall Charlie Culberson

The Atlanta Braves selected the contract of infielder Charlie Culberson from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday and transferred infielder Ehire Adrianza (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Culberson will come up to provide veteran infield depth for the weekend after the Braves optioned rookie Braden Shewmake to Gwinnett on Thursday. The 34-year-old […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Matthew Liberatore, Mark Vientos, Taj Bradley, Gavin Stone, more

RotoBallers, welcome to our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 9 - May 22nd through May 28th - to help you get a stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. We are already halfway through May and are seeing more top prospects being called up to […]

Braves vs. Mariners Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/19)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Seattle Mariners 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 Friday, May 19th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/19/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Friday night! Welcome back to RotoBaller Premium where we're taking you through a deep look at the MLB DFS slate every day! It is a Friday so you have me, Jon Anderson taking you through it. Lots of stuff to cover, let's get into […]

Braves Option Braden Shewmake To Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves optioned infield prospect Braden Shewmake to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday. Shewmake, the team's No. 6 prospect per MLB Pipeline, just wasn't seeing enough playing time in Atlanta to justify keeping him around any longer. The 25-year-old shortstop saw action in just two games and went hitless in four plate appearances with a […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/18/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! It's another split day of baseball action, with four afternoon and two evening games. Slates this small can get very weird very quickly, and they aren't my favorite days to play a ton of lineups. Still, there's plenty of DFS fun […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Leads Braves To Victory Over Rangers

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. jacked a solo home run and swiped a bag to top the Texas Rangers 6-5 on Wednesday. Acuna Jr.'s homer was his 11th of the season. His lone stolen base was his 18th of the year. The 25-year-old has been on a hot streak, hitting home runs in four […]

Strikeout Rate Risers - Starting Pitcher Breakouts for Fantasy Baseball

We are now halfway through the month of May and some interesting names have risen to the top of the strikeout leaderboards. If you don't follow my work already, I do daily strikeout projections for DFS and sports betting, so I am constantly looking at pitchers' strikeout rates and trying to gauge if they can […]