A Tale of Two Months: Third Base

With over two months now in the books, and many players having played nearly as many games as they did in 2020, it's time to take stock on the truth behind various hot starts and slumps. However, we shouldn't do so just for our own edification, as there is good instruction to be had. Knowing […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/9/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! A 12-game schedule greets us halfway through the week. There are high-priced flamethrowers, bargain bin hurlers, and some discounted bats all over the map. It kicks off with three games starting at 7:05 pm ET and goes through to the Kansas City Royals-Los Angeles Angels matchup on the West Coast at 9:38 […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 6/9 - PrizePicks

Hello everybody and welcome! The 2021 MLB season and alive and well and that means our new friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 6/9/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/9 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 6/9 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 6/9/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 6/9/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 12-game slate on tap tonight, and as usual, there is a ton of value. There are not too many pay-up spots […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 6/9/21 (Premium Content)

Hey there, RotoBallers! We have made it to Week 11, and when I look across the MLB Gambling Twitter landscape, I'm relieved to see that I'm not the only one who is waiting for the curtain to fall on whatever satirical act is going on for the first 2+ months of this MLB season. It […]

Kevin Plawecki Leaves Early Tuesday

Boston Red Sox catcher Kevin Plawecki (chin contusion) was forced to exit early Tuesday against the Houston Astros after taking a foul ball off his face mask. He was 1-for-1 with a single before he left the game. Plawecki was monitored for concussion symptoms, but was cleared. If he is forced to miss any time, […]

Martin Perez Endures Rare Bad Start

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Martin Perez has been one of the most consistently solid starters in the majors this season, but that was not the case on Tuesday as Perez was knocked around by the Astros to the tune of six runs in two innings. Just five days after Perez pitched into the eighth […]

Christian Arroyo Leading Off For Second Straight Game

Boston Red Sox utility man Christian Arroyo is leading off and playing second base Tuesday against the Houston Astros. It's his second straight game at the top of the lineup, which could afford him plenty of fantasy value, particularly in the runs category. Arroyo provided a spark Monday, and continued success could buy him extra […]

Alex Verdugo Gets Day Off Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Astros. Instead, Boston will employ Marwin Gonzalez, Kike Hernandez, and Hunter Renfroe in the outfield. This is just a day off for Verdugo against the lefty Framber Valdez. Verdugo has been excellent of late, with an .887 OPS over his last […]

J.D. Martinez Returns To The Lineup

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez is back in the starting lineup Tuesday after missing three straight games with a jammed wrist. Martinez sustained the injury sliding into second base Friday, and while it was never deemed to be too serious, fantasy managers will be relieved to see him back in action. Martinez will […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Tuesday 6/8

Welcome to another edition of our daily fantasy baseball streamers! Are you playing in leagues with daily moves and looking to beef up those rosters? We here at RotoBaller are there for you and all of your streaming needs. Whether you are just trying to get that elusive category win or you are trying to […]

Dynasty Baseball Risers and Fallers - Pitchers

Now that we are about one-third of the way into the 2021 MLB season, it would be prudent to revisit the dynasty rankings and identify the biggest risers and fallers. I previously went through every offensive position to find hitters on the rise and fall. This time, we'll focus on starting pitchers. To determine this […]

Statcast Hitter Studs and Duds - Barrel Rate Analysis for Week 11

Believe it or not, this will be our first foray into barrels this season. Certain statistics take longer to become significant, so it made sense to accumulate more data before digging into barrels. Those familiar with this series already know that the obvious names like Aaron Judge, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Nelson Cruz won't be […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 6/8/21 (Premium Content)

Hey there, RotoBallers! We have made it to Week 11, and when I look across the MLB Gambling Twitter landscape, I'm relieved to see that I'm not the only one who is waiting for the curtain to fall on whatever satirical act is going on for the first 2+ months of this MLB season. It […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/8/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have a 15-game main slate on tap tonight, and it is quite the doozie. We have some ace arms in Bieber, Glasnow, and Buehler, with a few pitchers, priced way too cheap with Bassitt and Wood. As always on a 15-game slate, there are plenty of bats in play as well. No Coors in […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 6/8/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 6/8/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 15-game slate on tap tonight, so there's plenty of potential value bats to choose from to help you fit in an […]

MLB Betting Picks for Tuesday 6/8 - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

Welcome to another day of RotoBaller’s free MLB Betting Picks. Our betting team is here to bring you top notch insight, including analysis, trends, stats, and more! A full disclaimer that I'm not even close to a professional, but I thoroughly enjoy doing research and making what I see to be educated picks. There's a lot […]

Nick Pivetta Fails To Escape Fifth Inning

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta couldn't escape the fifth inning Monday, exiting the game against the Marlins after 4 2/3 innings pitched. Pivetta was fortunate to allow just two runs on seven hits and three walks. He struck out six batters. Pivetta has been solid through his first 12 starts of the season, […]

Hunter Renfroe Has Hitting Streak Snapped

Boston Red Sox outfielder Hunter Renfroe came into Monday's game on a 10-game hitting streak, but he was not able to extend that against the Miami Marlins, going 0-for-4. Despite the hitless day, Renfroe has been outstanding over the last month, slashing .306/.342/.532 over his last thirty games with five home runs. He's been regularly […]

Adam Ottavino Takes Advantage Of Save Opportunity

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Adam Ottavino recorded his third save of the season as his team knocked off the Marlins 5-3. Ottavino gave up one run in 1 1/3 frames pitched. He is rostered by 20 percent of teams in Yahoo fantasy leagues and could be a decent addition to a team's lineup if […]

Christian Arroyo Records Two Hits On Monday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Christian Arroyo had a big game on Monday, going 2-for-3 at the plate. He has been leading off for Boston. Arroyo is responsible for a double, two RBI, two runs scored, and a walk. Fantasy gamers should be aware of his strong play lately, as he is 7-for-16, with a […]

Chris Sale May Face Batters Soon

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (elbow) may soon be ready to face hitters. "Things are trending up," reported manager Alex Cora when asked about Sale's progression. The veteran underwent Tommy John surgery back in March of 2020 and has slowly been making his way back since, having participated in bullpen sessions recently. He […]

J.D. Martinez Sitting For Third Straight Game

Boston Red Sox designated hitter J.D. Martinez (wrist) is sitting out for the third straight game Monday, after jamming his wrist sliding into second base on Friday. Manager Alex Cora has repeatedly stated that Martinez is not expected to need a stint on the injured list, and could possibly return to the lineup Tuesday. He […]

Lineup Takeaways - Week 10 Lineup Trends

Week 10 of the MLB season is in the books. There are new injuries, players landing on the COVID injured list, and many more developments that are causing lineups to alter. Let’s try to figure out what is noise and what really matters. Just a reminder, I have added a 'Fantasy Fallout' section to the […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Monday 6/7

Welcome to the another edition of our daily fantasy baseball streamers! Are you playing in leagues with daily moves and looking to beef up those rosters? We here at RotoBaller are there for you and all of your streaming needs. Each day RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider […]

The Cut List: Week 11 - Time to Let Go? Injury Special

Welcome back to the Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers should consider 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 who is […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 6/7 - Monkey Knife Fight

The 2021 MLB Season is moving along nicely and we are having a ton of fun with pitcher strikeouts props so far. We will be here week in and week out offering up advice for some of the best prop picks in the industry with Monkey Knife Fight. Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight offer […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/7/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

FanDuel was nice enough to put all three MLB games on one slate today despite the weird start time in Boston. This is by far the smallest slate of the season so far. We need to find a couple of good stack spots here and try to get different with them. Most will build with […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 11

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 11 of the MLB season (6/7 through 6/13). This weekly piece should be helpful for anyone looking to gain an edge in their league. If you need a fill-in for an injured player or want to exploit some plus matchups to gain an edge on your […]