Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 6

Another week of home runs, bats broken over knees, a cycle, a no-hitter, offensive eruptions in ninth innings, and so much more is behind us. It was a very exciting week in baseball, but for the first time in a while, the bullpens mostly remained away from center stage. Now, there were still plenty of […]

Nick Mariano's Updated Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 5x5 Roto Leagues - Trevor Story, Whit Merrifield, Julio Rodriguez, Joey Votto

Fellow RotoBallers, we a little more than a month into the fantasy baseball season so it's time for a rankings check-in. Below you will find Nick Mariano's updated 2022 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for 5x5 mixed roto leagues. These rankings are being released in early May, and are looking at rest-of-season fantasy baseball rankings […]

Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings Updates for May - Carlos Rodon, Anthony Rizzo, Pablo Lopez, Shane Bieber and More

Hey there RotoBallers, and welcome back to more of our rankings! The MLB season is well underway now, and in this article you'll see Nicklaus Gaut's updated 2022 fantasy baseball points league rankings for May. These fantasy baseball rankings are catered specifically for points leagues and head-to-head (H2H) points league formats, and are looking at […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 5

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball, almost as much as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and then see their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]

Andrew Vaughn Reinstated, Lucas Giolito To COVID Injured List

The Chicago White Sox activated outfielder Andrew Vaughn (hand) from the 10-day injured list on Friday. In a corresponding move, starting pitcher Lucas Giolito was placed on the COVID-19 injured list. Giolito reportedly began experiencing symptoms earlier this week and the expectation is that he will be able to return to the team at some […]

Andrew Vaughn Homers Twice At Triple-A On Thursday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn (hand) had a big game at the plate in his second rehab game at Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday. He went 2-for-3 with two home runs, two walks and three runs scored in the game. Vaughn is eligible to return from the injured list any day now, and after Thursday's […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/13/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/13/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. STL is the threat game tonight as there will be tstorms near them this evening. DC and CHW have just an outside risk of a pop up tstorm. pic.twitter.com/jqtGSi2QCa— Mark Paquette; DFS meteorologist (@DFSMLBWeather) May […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/13/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Rise and shine, RotoBallers, as we have a wonderful Friday of baseball ahead of us! After a crummy split-slate on Thursday, the scheduling gods have blessed us with a fantastic 13-game MLB DFS slate with a bunch of strong pitching options and plenty of offenses in good spots. The offense around the league seems to […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (5/13/22)

Hello everybody and welcome back, baseball! The 2022 MLB season is underway and we have a ton of action to look forward to once again. This article will focus on MLB player props throughout the season. We will look to focus on pitcher strikeout props first and foremost as those are often some of the […]

Dylan Cease Allows Six Runs Versus Yankees

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease wasn't his sharpest on Thursday, allowing six earned runs over four innings during his club's 15-7 loss to the Yankees. He did strike out 11 batters on the night, but the two walks and six hits, including two homers off the bat of Giancarlo Stanton, was enough to […]

Leury Garcia Back In Action Thursday

Chicago White Sox second baseman Leury Garcia (ankle) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Luis Gil and the New York Yankees. He'll be batting ninth and covering the keystone in the game. Garcia was a late scratch from the lineup on Wednesday as he was dealing with ankle soreness. Josh Harrison […]

Andrew Vaughn Not Expected To Be Activated Thursday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn (hand) is not expected to be activated from the injured list on Thursday in time for the game against the New York Yankees on the first day that he's eligible to return. Vaughn has been sidelined since May 2 due to a bruised hand, but he will get a […]

Updated Starting Pitcher Rankings for Fantasy Baseball: The Top 101 Baller Ranks

Welcome to the middle of May, where all of those small-sample thoughts start to turn into "well, it's been a month" trends as we gaze once more into my weekly-updated top-101 starting pitcher rankings - looking at rest-of-season values. RotoBallers can once again peruse my notes regarding key movers and then scroll through the top-101 […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/12/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/12/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our […]

Luis Robert Slashing .424/.486/.545 In May

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert has been red-hot at the plate so far in May. He's recorded at least one hit in each of his eight games this month while slashing .424/.486/.545. The 24-year-old currently has a .362 xBA on the year, which is the best in the majors among players with 90-plus plate […]

Andrew Vaughn Goes 0-For-4 In First Rehab Game

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn (hand) played in his first rehab game at Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday. He slotted in at designated hitter and struggled at the plate, going 0-for-4 with a strikeout. Vaughn has been out since April 29 due to a bruised right hand. The White Sox haven't revealed their intentions for […]

Breakout Hitters to Watch for Fantasy Baseball Week 6

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of my "Breakout Hitters To Watch" series. What we're doing here is taking good, close look at the hitting data each week to see which hitters are standing out the most. The idea is to find hitters that have made changes and/or really improved this season to find start-worthy […]

Eloy Jimenez Ahead Of Schedule?

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) said that he's coming along quicker than expected in his recovery from right hamstring surgery. Jimenez went under the knife in late April and was expected to miss six to eight weeks. There are still plenty of hurdles for the 25-year-old to clear before he's ready to return […]

Florio's Bullpen Report: Stick With Rafael Montero and Jhoan Duran

I usually start this article by explaining just how volatile bullpens can be. Sometimes a change can happen with no indication prior, but more often than not, if you keep a close eye on bullpens you can see the tide start to turn. There is always a benefit to keeping a close eye on bullpens […]

Yoan Moncada Not Playing Against Guardians

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians. Moncada recently returned from an oblique injury that landed him on the injured list, and he's gone 2-for-8 with a walk and a run scored in his two games since returning. Josh Harrison will get the […]

Kendall Graveman Converts His Second Save On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Kendall Graveman closed out the team's 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday to earn his second save of the year. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, but he did allow one hit and a walk before putting a cap on the night. The team's primary closer, Liam Hendriks, […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/11/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. As customary, we have an all-day ledger on tap Wednesday, and although DraftKings does not have a full-day slate, FanDuel does. Consequently, today's article will feature picks on both sites for games throughout the day, as even on DK, the suggestions […]

Andrew Vaughn Sent To Triple-A For Rehab Assignment

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Vaughn (hand) is headed to Triple-A Charlotte to begin a rehab assignment. He will play in his first rehab game on Wednesday. There is no set number of games for him at this point. Vaughn is dealing with a bruised right hand and he's been out since April 29, but […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (5/10/22)

Hello everybody and welcome back, baseball! The 2022 MLB season is underway and we have a ton of action to look forward to once again. This article will focus on MLB player props throughout the season. We will look to focus on pitcher strikeout props first and foremost as those are often some of the […]

Tim Anderson's Suspension Reduced To A Fine

Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson's one-game suspension for making an obscene gesture toward fans in a game in Cleveland on April 20 has been reduced to just a fine, according to a source familiar with the situation. Anderson appealed the league's suspension and won. He was suspended for the first three games this season […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Pitcher Starts from Week 5

Welcome back to "Are You For Real?", a weekly column where we take starting pitchers who had surprisingly good starts over the past week and put them under the microscope to determine whether they're legit or just smoke and mirrors. This week we're looking at two former first round right-handers from the AL West, breaking […]

Reynaldo Lopez Leaves With Back Tightness On Monday

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Reynaldo Lopez (back) was removed from Monday's game against the Cleveland Guardians after the 10th inning due to lower back tightness. Lopez pitched the full 10th inning and gave up one unearned run and showed no signs of an injury. He went out to the mound to warm up for […]

Updated MLB Prospects Rankings - Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects (Week 5)

With roster expansions in April, there were several impact fantasy baseball prospects that had opportunities, and the promotions have continued at a fast pace. In the past week, we have had several more top MLB prospects called up, including George Kirby on May 8, Royce Lewis and Jarren Duran on May 7, Juan Yepez on […]

Liam Hendriks Blows Save Monday

Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks blew his second save of the season in Monday's 12-9 extra-inning loss to the Guardians. Hendriks entered the game with two outs in the ninth inning, runners on first and second, and an 8-4 lead. He allowed a single to Owen Miller to load the bases and then gave […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/10/22): MLB DFS Lineups

Hey there, this is John Brubaker pinch-hitting and dropping some of my favorite plays for tonight's slate. After a smaller slate last evening, we're digging into a nice 12-game slate tonight. As with most large slates, we'll have a decent split of cash and GPP options on the table, so I'll do my best to […]