Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 22

Welcome to Week 22 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of August 21 - August 27, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN, Yahoo!, or Fantrax. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because we know […]

Triston Casas Out Again Versus Yankees

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (tooth) is out of the lineup for the second straight day on Sunday as the team takes on the division-rival New York Yankees. Casas was scratched from Saturday's lineup in the Bronx due to a tooth infection, but it's unlikely that he'll be out much longer. Fantasy managers […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 22

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 22. 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 […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/20/23

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 maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire 1B/3B Pickups Week 22 (2023)

Whether it's your first or 10th year partaking in fantasy baseball, you know that waiver wire pickups are the lifeblood of any successful team. In the ever-evolving world of Major League Baseball, players' fortunes can change in an instant, making astute pickups a crucial element of managing a competitive fantasy roster. Whether it's nabbing a […]

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're no longer stuck waiting for September for prospects to come up! Enjoy this time to speculate on the next generation of ballplayers as we look for a boost across the finish line. And don't let "Shiny Object Syndrome" cause you to only look […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 22

We are coming up on Week 22 of the fantasy baseball season. With September nearing, the fantasy baseball playoffs push to the forefront of our brains. But you can't let that stress you out. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/20/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been a good one so far, and I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! With most West Coast games washed away, today's main slate features an […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (August 21 - August 27)

Welcome back to our Two-Start Pitcher Streamers article - Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts for Week 22, from August 21 to August 27. With plenty of teams that have seven games on their schedule this week, we're looking at a variety of two-start pitchers. For those new to this recurring column, each week this fantasy […]

Triston Casas To Miss Weekend Series

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (tooth) was held out of Saturday's starting lineup versus the New York Yankees. The 23-year-old was scratched from the starting lineup due to a tooth infection. Manager Alex Cora mentioned Casas had to go to a local hospital to have the tooth drained. That being said, it sounds […]

Tanner Houck To Start Monday Or Tuesday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck (face) will be activated from the injured list to start on either Monday or Tuesday against the Houston Astros. It will mark the first time he's pitched for the team since June 16, the night he suffered a facial fracture when he was hit by a comebacker. In his […]

Triston Casas Scratched With Tooth Infection

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (tooth) was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the division-rival New York Yankees with a tooth infection. With Casas' mouth hurting, Justin Turner will take over at first base and will bat third in the order against Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole. Adam Duvall is serving as the designated hitter […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Ozzie Albies, Jose Abreu, Carlos Rodon, Joe Ryan, more

This is the time of year when some fantasy team owners could become lazy. Fantasy football season is just beginning and your baseball fantasy team may be out of it. Maybe you do not want to deal with your team in the middle of the pack anymore. This may then be the time to be […]

Masataka Yoshida Homers, Drives In Four Friday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida had a big night in an 8-3 win over the New York Yankees on Friday. Yoshida went 2-for-4 with a homer and four RBI in the win. The 30-year-old's three-run homer in the first inning had an exit velocity of 102.4 MPH and traveled 376 feet. Yoshida is now […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Ryan Mountcastle, Spencer Torkelson, Michael Massey, James McCann

Welcome RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball breakout hitters article for Week 22. As always, we are here to bring you a few MLB hitters whose advanced metrics are popping out. My name is Joshua Costello, and I will be giving you 3-4 hitter names that seem to have sustainable improved production this season. Most of […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Wilmer Flores, Zack Gelof, Joey Votto, Chase Silseth, Cole Ragans, more

Welcome RotoBallers to our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings list for Week 22 - August 14 through August 20  to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. The Giants promoted outfield prospect Wade Meckler on Monday. Meckler is hitting .300 (3-for-10) with a walk and […]

MLB Underdog Predictions - Today's DFS Prop Picks for Friday, August 18, 2023

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! Welcome to our Underdog Fantasy MLB DFS prop picks for Friday, August 18, 2023. Welcome back to our DFS series covering Underdog Fantasy contests! We will continue to focus on the MLB DFS props offered on Underdog called Higher/Lower (Over/Under). Higher/Lower is traditional over/under DFS prop picks – whether you think pitchers […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/18/23 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/18/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. 13-games on a Friday night and we have you covered. It's an awesome slate for pitching so we will need to dig to find some value with bats, but it's usually there, don't worry!   […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Friday, August 18, 2023

Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Friday, August 18, 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 […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/18/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have a light Thursday to begin with, then it's chopped aside from that. The two early games are fairly boring for DFS purposes, but I know you'll still play just like I will. The early is fairly simple. Stack Boston and Seattle, run Kirby and Sale. You can get creative and try to run […]

Eric Cross' Top 50 Dynasty Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (August 2023)

Another month has flown by, and with it comes another update to my Top 500 overall dynasty rankings. We've seen plenty of movement within the top-50 with a couple of some names falling this season, a major injury to a top-5 arm, and plenty of risers as well. As I have previously, I'll be posting […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Matt Olson, Ha-Seong Kim, Omar Narvaez

Welcome RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball breakout hitters article for Week 21. As always, we are here to bring you a few MLB hitters whose advanced metrics are popping out. My name is Joshua Costello, and I will be giving you 3-5 hitter names that seem to have sustainable improved production this season. Most of […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (8/18/23)

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! As a washed baseball player myself, it's simply not enough to get my fix in a men's league, so here I am betting on the pros from my couch. I'm stoked to be back to provide some MLB picks again this year. We had a rough regular season in the articles in […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Willson Contreras, Bo Bichette, Justin Turner, Mike Trout, Lars Nootbaar, more

With weekend baseball set to begin, several key fantasy hitters are dealing with injuries. It's almost crunch time for fantasy managers looking to contend for a championship, so staying in tune with the top injury headlines is paramount. Let's take a look at injured hitters Willson Contreras, Bo Bichette, Justin Turner, Mike Trout, Lars Nootbaar, […]

Triston Casas Blasts 20th Home Run

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas continued to stay on fire at the plate during Thursday's game against the Washington Nationals. He kicked off the high-scoring affair by taking left-hander Patrick Corbin deep in the third inning. This blast notched Casas' 20th round tripper of the season. The 23-year-old has been nearly unstoppable at […]

Rafael Devers Smashes A Two-Run Homer In Red Sox's Loss

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers crushed his 27th home run of the season, losing to the Washington Nationals 10-7 on Thursday. Going into the seventh frame, the Red Sox were down 9-1. However, they would narrow the lead after second baseman Luis Urias hit a grand-slam to kick off the inning. Two batters […]

Wikelman Gonzalez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Wikelman Gonzalez, SP, Boston Red Sox ANALYSIS: Gonzalez was signed by the Red Sox out of the Dominican in 2018. He had a strong debut in the DSL in 2019, posting a 3.30 ERA and 1.25 WHIP over 46 1/3 innings. He worked his way up to Single-A in 2021, with a 2.91 ERA […]

Alex Verdugo Sitting Versus Lefty Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo is not in the starting lineup Thursday afternoon versus Washington Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin. While it's not a surprise to see the lefty-swinging outfielder taking a seat against a southpaw, Verdugo did start against a left-handed MacKenzie Gore on Wednesday and went 1-for-3 with a run scored in his […]

Ceddanne Rafaela - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Ceddanne Rafaela, OF/SS, Boston Red Sox ANALYSIS: Rafaela was originally signed in 2017 out of Curacao and made a strong impression in his first two seasons, smashing 25 extra-base hits and stealing 28 bases over 98 games in complex and short-season ball. After the pandemic year, Rafaela returned to show power and speed but […]

Justin Turner To Be Limited To DH Duties

Boston Red Sox infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner (heel) intends to keep playing through a bone bruise in his left heel and he will continue to serve as the team's designated hitter as long as he's healthy. Playing in the field is "off the table for a while," according to manager Alex Cora. Turner missed seven […]