Tanner Houck To Face Hitters Soon

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Hock (forearm) participated in a bullpen session on Sunday and is expected to face hitters soon. The 24-year-old has been out of commission since being shut down in May because of a flexor strain. However, Houck has appeared sparingly for the big club this season, compiling a 0-2 record […]

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 are now in the thick of June and the halfway point of the season is approaching on the horizon. I know the uphill battle against injuries has been a grind and you've likely aged a ton in these past 2.5 months, but we […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

We're barreling toward the halfway point of the 2021 season, and with the onslaught of injuries showing no signs of stopping, diligence on the waiver wire is as crucial as ever. Most of the players who will be written up in this feature won't be the next breakout star. Some may only be useful for […]

Catchers to Stream - Week 12 Waiver Wire

It's your resident catcher advocate here, with my weekly defense for baseball's most maligned position. Instead of giving into easy narratives about the lack of talent at the catcher position and how they're the kickers of fantasy baseball, I'm here to create a place where catchers are celebrated for how they can help our teams. […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 12

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 12 of the MLB season (6/14 through 6/20). 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 in order to gain an edge […]

Rafael Devers Out Of Lineup Against Toronto

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest with the Blue Jays. All signs point to this being simply a day off, as he has played in 35 straight games for Boston. Devers has been having a nice season at the plate so far, slashing .272/.337/.553 with […]

Ryan Weber Joins Red Sox Roster; Brandon Brennan DFA'd

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Ryan Weber was selected from Triple-A Worcester Sunday, and will be the long man out of the bullpen if needed against Toronto. Relief pitcher Brandon Brennan was designated for assignment to make room, after throwing three scoreless innings in Saturday's game. Weber does not figure to be a factor for […]

Xander Bogaerts Returns To Boston's Lineup Sunday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (knee) is back in the lineup Sunday after missing two games with a sore knee that he sustained attempting to corral a ground ball on Thursday. He's back in his customary cleanup spot. Fantasy managers will be relieved that his absence was brief, as Bogaerts has been a first-round […]

Xander Bogaerts Returns To Lineup For Sunday's Game

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (knee) is back in the starting lineup and batting fourth against the Blue Jays following a two-day absence. Bogaerts was a late scratch from Friday's lineup due to knee soreness, and was then held out of Saturday's game while still dealing with the injury. Managers will be happy to […]

Rafael Devers Sitting Sunday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers will take a seat on the bench Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. It is just a routine day off, and Bobby Dalbec will slide over to third in Devers' absence. Fantasy managers should look for Devers to return to the lineup for Monday evening's contest.

Hunter Renfroe (OF, BOS) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 28% of leagues ANALYSIS: Hunter Renfroe is largely known as a power-only, defense-first outfielder.  That isn't terribly inaccurate, as Renfroe has a career .232/.291/.480 slash line with 104 home runs.  In his first year in Boston, Renfroe's slash line is largely in line with his career numbers […]

MLB Betting Picks for Sunday 6/13 - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

What's up, RotoBallers! Thunder Dan here with your MLB betting picks this Sunday, June 13th. If you follow me for DFS coverage, don't worry - I bet on baseball just about every day, too! I will be doing these picks for you every Sunday going forward this Summer. Just to let you know, I mainly […]

Christian Arroyo (2B, 3B, BOS) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of leagues ANALYSIS:  Christian Arroyo returned from the injured list on May 25, and since that time he has been very hot, batting .303 with a .954 OPS in 11 games with two home runs and three doubles.  He's scored five runs and driven in nine […]

Video: Week 12 Pitching Adds and Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller discusses the fantasy baseball Week 12 waiver wire and looks at some pitchers to add to your roster. These MLB pitchers should be watched or targeted in your roto, points, H2H points leagues & more. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday […]

Jarren Duran (OF, BOS) - Week 12 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of leagues ANALYSIS:  Jarren Duran is widely regarded to be one of Boston's top prospects, a player who has significantly raised his profile among both fans and experts alike since the 2021 minor-league season began.  In 21 games and 85 at-bats at Triple-A Worcester this season, […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Sunday 6/13

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 […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 6/13/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/13 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 6/13/21 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 […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (6/13/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

As is customary on Sundays, we have a very large slate to dissect with lots of batting and pitching options for us to consider. We have some good pitching options on this slate so we will need to figure out which one can get us a few strikeouts and a win while also choosing between […]

Christian Vazquez Steals Sixth Base Saturday

Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez stole his sixth base of the season Saturday, going 1-for-4 with an RBI in the contest against Cleveland. With just a .660 OPS through 196 at-bats, Vazquez has not had as strong a season as fantasy managers might have expected after back-to-back solid campaigns, but his six steals are […]

Rafael Devers Triples, Drives In A Run Saturday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers was responsible for two of Boston's five hits Saturday, going 2-for-5 with a triple, a run scored, and an RBI. He also was caught stealing for the fifth time this year. Devers has been in somewhat of a rut in June, and this triple is just his fourth […]

Nick Pivetta Gives Up Four Home Runs Saturday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta had a rough start Saturday, yielding four home runs to the strong Toronto Blue Jays offense. All told, Pivetta allowed six runs on six hits and two walks while striking out four in five innings. The loss drops his record to 6-2. Pivetta entered Saturday with a 6.9 […]

Xander Bogaerts Officially Out On Saturday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (knee) is officially out on Saturday against Toronto. The 28-year-old will now miss his second-straight contest after being a late scratch on Friday evening because of left knee soreness. He still has a chance to make it back for either (or both) of the final two games of the […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/12/21): MLB DFS Lineups

The MLB slate is split again on DraftKings, but that's not to say it's even. We have 11 games starting right in the middle of the day. That one is the main slate, so that's why my piece will focus on today. As per usual, this is subject to change every Saturday. It is what […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (6/12/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a sizeable 14-game slate on FanDuel this afternoon, and there are a ton of different ways to construct your lineup. There are pitchers in all price ranges to consider, and there are currently only two teams with implied totals exceeding five runs. That makes for a fun slate because we know there will […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 6/12/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/12 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 6/12/21 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 Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Saturday 6/12

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 […]

The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Relief Pitcher Rankings

June is heating up and with it, the craziness that is bullpen management. Stay vigilant with your budget and note other people's remaining funds. By now, you should be able to ascertain the market price for new closers and how your league is trending. As always, let me help guide the way! My top 101 […]

Xander Bogaerts Not Expected To Play Saturday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (knee) is not expected to play in Saturday's game against the Blue Jays. This news comes after he was scratched from Friday's lineup with left knee soreness. According to Red Sox manager Alex Cora, the shortstop could return on Sunday. "Bogaerts will likely be out a couple of days […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 6/12/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 6/12/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in both the early AND main slates - I thought I would try to hit both today since we have so many early games. We have the majority […]

Garrett Whitlock Credited With Win In Relief

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Garrett Whitlock was credited with his second win of the season Friday, as he threw the eighth and ninth innings against the Toronto Blue Jays. Whitlock allowed no runs on two hits and a walk and struck out three. Whitlock was forced to work out of a jam in this […]