DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/12/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

It's a tasty 13-game MLB main slate this Friday night as we look to get our weekends started on the right note! Let's dive into some of the best pitching options as well as the top hitters from the infield and outfield followed by the best stacking options on what should be a dandy of […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/12/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have a huge Friday slate ready to rock. 13 games on this bad boy! Plenty of pitching options, with some sky-high prices on the best arms. We also have a lot of great offensive spots. Let's get into it and break down this […]

AL Rookie of the Year Candidates - Fantasy Baseball Outlooks for Masataka Yoshida, Josh Jung, Hunter Brown, Anthony Volpe

Four strong candidates have surpassed the opening-day favorite, Gunnar Henderson, to win American League Rookie of the Year. Masataka Yoshida, Josh Jung, Hunter Brown, and Anthony Volpe. Let’s discuss the type of production we can expect to see for the remainder of the year and who will most likely hit the rookie wall.  We could […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Ezequiel Duran, Triston Casas, and More

We are back for the fifth iteration of breakout hitters! There will be different player profiles included in all of this. I try to keep the majority of the names as hitters that are available on waivers. Or at the very least, players you could trade for before the breakout really hits. However, sometimes I […]

Brayan Bello Solid In Wednesday Start

On Wednesday, Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Brayan Bello allowed only two runs during his impressive six innings of work. His final line consisted of six hits, one walk, and five strikeouts. Notably, Bello helped Boston beat Atlanta 5-2. Recently, Bello, over his last three starts spanning 16 innings, has only given up five earned […]

Kenley Jansen Earns 400th Career Save Wednesday

In Wednesday's game against the Braves, veteran relief pitcher Kenley Jansen of the Boston Red Sox delivered an excellent outing. Despite allowing a base hit, he managed to navigate the ninth inning flawlessly, not allowing any runs to score. Additionally, Jansen struck out one batter and secured the save, contributing to Boston's 5-2 victory over […]

Rafael Devers Getting Breather Against Lefty

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is taking a seat on Wednesday against left-hander Dylan Lee and the Atlanta Braves. It's a normal day of rest for Devers, who is currently hitting .245 (35-for-143) with nine doubles, a league-leading 11 home runs, 34 RBI and 23 runs scored in 157 plate appearances and 36 […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (Late Slate - 5/10/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

The MLB flipped the script on the getaway day this week. The main slate is the 11-game matinee, which is also covered here at RotoBaller. My contribution will focus on the four games in primetime tonight. Watch for some storms in the Kansas City area again. Other than that, this is a pretty good slate […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (Week 7)

The middle of May approaches and suddenly the season is roughly 25% of the way done, so let's not waste time and get on with another edition of my weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks breakdown. Stats continue to feel more grounded in reality so let's jump into another edition of my weekly Starting […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (5/10/23)

We have a lot of day baseball today as it's "getaway day" in a number of series. That means you need to act quickly if you're going to hit some of these bets! Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now officially partnered with various sportsbooks and have […]

Ben Rosener’s Fantasy Baseball Beat: Christian Arroyo and Jake Diekman News Updates

The MLB offseason and Spring training are officially over. The regular season is here, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers missed in the winter months. Lineup news, actual games happening, constant waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage. Baseball is back, and so too is fantasy baseball, […]

James Paxton To Pitch On Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher James Paxton (hamstring) is set to make his season debut against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. The left-hander has been sidelined for the first six weeks of the season due to a left hamstring strain. He missed all of last season while recovering from Tommy John surgery. Before that, […]

Chih-Jung Liu- Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Chih-Jung Liu, SP, Boston Red Sox ANALYSIS: Liu signed with the Red Sox out of Taiwan in 2019. His repertoire includes a variety of options, including a mid-90s fastball that has solid velocity but he doesn't miss a whole lot of bats. His mid-80s slider, on the other hand, is more lethal and is […]

Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball? Denzel Clarke, Austin Wells, Bobby Miller, Christian Encarnacion-Strand and more

The 2023 minor league baseball season has had multiple highly-regarded prospects open the season on the shelf. With a month of the season now passed, players have begun to filter back in to minor league lineups. The question is how have those players looked upon their return to the field? Are they back to previous […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/9/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/9/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday! We have a great slate of games on tap. Plenty of good pitching and good offense on the board. We have enough data to begin to trust what we've seen early on, so […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Updated Rankings for 2023 Redraft (Week 7)

It was an another fun week for prospect promotions and demotions. We finally received the long-awaited promotions of pitcher Brandon Pfaadt to Arizona and first baseman Matt Mervis to the Cubbies while also getting a brief glimpse at Gavin Stone with the Dodgers as well. But on the flip side, Vaughn Grissom was demoted once […]

David Hamilton - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: David Hamilton, SS/2B, Boston Red Sox ANALYSIS: You could say that David Hamilton is running wild this season, even at a better pace than his 70-steal season in 2022. Through his first 28 games for Triple-A Worcester, Hamilton has already racked up 20 steals along with six home runs and a .311/.398/.557 slash line. […]

Chih-Jung Liu Tosses No-Hitter In Portland

Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Chih-Jung Liu signed with the club out of Taiwan in 2019. His repertoire includes a variety of options, including a mid-90s fastball that has solid velocity but doesn't miss a whole lot of bats. His mid-80s slider, on the other hand, is more lethal and is seen as his best […]

Week 7 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Ezequiel Tovar, Brandon Pfaadt, Matt Mervis, more

Hey RotoBallers, April is officially in the books, and we are now onto Week 7. Some of the top prospects are starting to get all called up and delivering for fantasy managers right off the bat. Also, some managers are dealing with notable injuries, having to replace New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge (hip), Chicago […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. May is here and so is the warmer weather, so let's prepare for some offense, yes? Stolen bases and line drives are in the air as we bite into the meat of the regular season. Add some spice to your dish with a hit […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 7

Welcome to Week Seven 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 […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 7

It has been a mixed back of results so far finding waiver wire pitchers. We have had our hits and we have had our misses. Ownership is getting more and more correct and competitive every week, but a bunch of new pitcher names have popped up over the last few weeks with a lot of […]

Marcelo Mayer Drives In Five

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer continued his hot start to the season with a 3-for-6 performance with five RBI. The 2021 first-round pick is now slashing .309/.393/.511 with three home runs, four stolen bases, 14 runs, and 21 RBI in 22 games with High-A Greenville. The top prospect is now 12-for-27 with two […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/7/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/7/23 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 […]

Top Hitter Streamers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts For Week 7

Hey, RotoBallers! It's that time of the week again to check on the waiver wire. We have reached the 1/5th mark of the season, and there are still a little under 130 games left to play. The standings haven't endured any significant changes since last week, other than the recent outbreak of the Dodgers (7-3 […]

1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 7

It's hard to believe we're already through the first week of May in the 2023 MLB season. In this article, you will find my first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 7 – May 8 through May 14. By now, standings in your fantasy league have begun to take shape. […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Report for Week 7

We’re rounding around week seven 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 a […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/7/23): 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 matinee main slate features an enticing eight-game mix. There […]

James Paxton To Join Team On Tuesday

According to Red Sox manager Alex Cora, starting pitcher James Paxton (hamstring) will join the team in Atlanta on Tuesday. Although he won't pitch immediately, his return to the rotation will likely occur soon after. The lefty has progressed to Triple-A Worcester for rehab work after suffering a Grade 1 hamstring strain in spring training. […]

Masataka Yoshida Resting On Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The red-hot lefty slugger will get a routine rest day here against left-hander Bailey Falter. Yoshida is hitting .451 with five home runs and 15 RBI over the last two weeks. The expectation is that […]