
Masataka Yoshida Returns Against Rangers
Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (leg) is back in the lineup for a contest on Tuesday against the visiting Texas Rangers and right-hander Dane Dunning. Yoshida is starting in left field and batting third in the lineup. The 29-year-old Japanese outfielder ended up missing just one game after being hit in the leg by […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/4/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Happy Fourth of July, RotoBallers! I hope everyone is celebrating (safely!) with friends and family and enjoying some great games today. Out of eight games, five are being played in a dome. Games in New York and Boston have mild weather concerns but keep an eye out nonetheless. That leaves Minnesota with game temperatures in […]

Week 15 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include TJ Friedl, Anthony Volpe, Aroldis Chapman, Brayan Bello, more
Welcome back RotoBallers, to another edition of the fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 15 -- July 3 through July 9. We have one more week until the All-Star break and are about halfway through the regular season. More top prospects are being called up to the big leagues, and some are producing for […]

IL Stint Coming For Garrett Whitlock, But Injury Not Considered Serious
Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock (elbow) left his start early on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays due to tightness in his right elbow, and although he's expected to need a stint on the 15-day injured list, the Red Sox don't believe it's a long-term injury after he underwent an MRI exam on Monday, […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Monday, July 3, 2023
Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Monday, July 3, 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 […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 15
Welcome to Week 15 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of July 3 - July 9, 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 […]

Garrett Whitlock To Undergo MRI On Monday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Whitlock (elbow) was forced to exit early during his start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. The right-hander was pulled after one inning due to a right elbow injury. It's worth noting that Whitlock dealt with a similar injury earlier in the season that sidelined him for a […]

Trevor Story To Take Batting Practice On Tuesday
Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (elbow) is scheduled to take live batting practice ahead of Tuesday's game. The 30-year-old has been sidelined all season long while recovering from offseason UCL surgery. Manager Alex Cora said that the team does not currently have a timetable for Story's return. However, the fact Story is facing live […]

Garrett Whitlock Leaves Start Early With Elbow Tightness
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Whitlock (elbow) left his start against the Toronto Blue Jays with right elbow tightness. Uh oh. Whitlock lasted just one inning, striking out one and allowing a solo home run to Brandon Belt, before leaving early. We can only hope it was a precautionary exit but elbow issues and […]

Masataka Yoshida Out On Sunday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (leg) is not in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Yoshida had to be removed from Saturday's game early against Toronto after being hit on the leg by a pitch, but X-rays turned up negative, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. After […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. July is here and that means we can truly start calling this the second half of the fantasy baseball season. Does that encourage or frighten you? Maybe a little of both? Don't ease up now and start the back nine strong with some waiver […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/2/23
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 […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 15
This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 15 - July 3 through July 9. Whether injuries derail your team or you’re 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 we move through […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (7/2/23)
Welcome back to another player prop picks piece! I'm Thunder Dan and I hope you know by now that Sundays are for strikeouts! Those K props are my favorite, but sometimes we will get into some total outs and walks props occasionally. And while I like the pitching props the most, I will toss out […]

David Hamilton - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Add
David Hamilton was called up to the Red Sox on June 21 after spending the last two seasons speeding through the minor leagues, literally. In 2021, then a member of the Brewers organization, he stole 52 bases in 101 games across High-A and Double-A. Last year, the infielder stole 70 bases for the Double-A Portland […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 15
Welcome to July, and another week of middle infield waiver wire pickups! The flipping of the calendar means many things, from barbecues and fireworks to All-Star debates and trade talks. Here in our little world of fantasy baseball, it also means time is running out to get into playoff position or to make up points […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/2/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
We have a busy Sunday in the majors, but most of the action is early in the afternoon...but not too early. DraftKings and FanDuel don't like that. Both sites chopped off the Baltimore and Minnesota game that starts at high noon. Killjoys. However, FanDuel did include the Coors tilt on the main slate, so those […]

Eric Cross' Dynasty Notes - Baltimore and Cincinnati Stealing the Show
In the dynasty world, news and notes articles take on a whole new meaning. Not only are we discussing short-term value with these players, but we need to look long-term as well. A good dynasty manager is like Crazy Eyes from the movie Mr. Deeds. You have to have one eye on the present and […]

X-Rays Negative For Masataka Yoshida
Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (leg) exited Saturday's meeting against the Blue Jays. The 29-year-old took a fastball to his shin, courtesy of Toronto reliever Nate Pearson, and finished the game with two hits and an RBI in three at-bats. Fortunately, X-rays came back negative, although his status for Sunday's series finale is up […]

Kenley Jansen Notches Save No. 17
Boston Red Sox right-hander Kenley Jansen allowed one run on three hits while striking out three across 1 1/3 innings to earn the save in Saturday's 7-6 win over the Blue Jays. He entered the eighth inning to protect a one-run lead. The 35-year-old struck out Cavan Biggio to end the inning. With two outs, […]

Masataka Yoshida Leaves Saturday's Game
Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida (leg) exited Saturday's meeting in Toronto. The 29-year-old took a fastball to the shin, so he finished the day by collecting two hits and an RBI in three at-bats. He was diagnosed with a contusion, so he shouldn't need a stint on the injured list. However, at the very […]

Video: Hitters Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 15 Free Agent Adds
Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller breaks down some of his must-have Week 15 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent adds for hitters - 2023 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and waiver wire advice for hitters that are emerging. These MLB players should be watched, stashed, or targeted in your roto, points, H2H points leagues, […]

James Paxton Will Be Placed On The Paternity List On Tuesday
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher James Paxton will be placed on the paternity leave list on Tuesday, per beat writer Pete Abraham. This obviously means that Paxton will have his next and final start before the All-Star break pushed back. He'll face the Oakland A's as opposed to Texas Rangers, which is extremely beneficial for […]

MLB Rookies Making A Splash - Recent Rookie Debuts for Gavin Williams, Jordan Westburg, Henry Davis and more
So many rookies, so little time. Newly promoted minor leaguers are making impressions on their teams and fans this week. The league's talented stars made their marks with hits, steals, and strikeouts. The 2023 MLB season had many young players headlining a deep rookie class, Corbin Carroll and Gunnar Henderson among them. The players we […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (7/1/23)
Welcome to the month of July, RotoBallers, and Happy Canada Day to those who celebrate! We got off to an amazing start on Friday afternoon when the Cubbies drubbed Cal Quantrill and the Guardians, cashing our Cubs -1 bet with ease. Unfortunately, the Yankees/Cardinals game was postponed just before Griffin Canning turned into Griffin "Gas […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Jordan Walker, Patrick Bailey, Mike Tauchman
Welcome RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball breakout hitters article for Week 14. 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 […]

RIVAL Fantasy MLB DFS Props - Over/Under Picks for Friday, June 30th, 2023
Welcome to our new series covering RIVAL Fantasy picks for MLB! We will focus on two fantasy contest types offered on RIVAL - Challenges and FantasyBook (Over/Under). Challenges are H2H matchups between two MLB players. You choose which one you think will score the most fantasy points, then place a bet to back it. If […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/30/23
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/30/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's a full 12-game slate today with a lot of options in terms of arms and bats, let's dive in! Starting Pitchers Each day we try to give you some pitchers to target at […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Shane McClanahan, Clayton Kershaw, Eduardo Rodriguez, Alex Cobb, more
Several key fantasy baseball pitchers dealing with short or long-term ailments heading into the weekend. This is nothing new for MLB pitchers, but it's something fantasy managers will have to consider when making lineup decisions. As always, we have the latest updates. Let's take a look at the top injured pitchers including Shane McClanahan, Clayton […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include C.J. Cron, Jordan Westburg, Scott McGough, more
Welcome RotoBallers to our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings list for Week 15 - June 26 through July 2 to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. Baltimore Orioles top prospect Jordan Westburg's contract was purchased from Triple-A Norfolk earlier this week, and he made […]