Florio's Bullpen Report - Monitoring Early Season Bullpen Usage (Week 3)
We are just two weeks into the baseball season, but it has been long enough to get some answers when it comes to questionable bullpens. Others have left us with even more questions. The important thing to remember is that while we only have two weeks of data to go by -- it is still […]
Perspectives On Patience From The Press Box - Fantasy Baseball Insider Report
Welcome back to our annual Fantasy Baseball Insider series on RotoBaller.com, where we take you inside Major League Baseball clubhouses, press boxes, and front offices for exclusive insights that provide a completely unique edge on the competition. We give you an all-access pass to information and takes, along with comprehensive fantasy breakdowns. On the condition […]
Andrew Benintendi Leading Off Again Wednesday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi is batting leadoff for the second consecutive game on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. He'll face Sonny Gray and the Minnesota Twins. With Tim Anderson (knee) on the shelf for the time being, the Sox will likely keep Benintendi at the top of the lineup until the shortstop returns. The […]
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/12/23
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! We have a split day as we arrive in the middle of the week. Nine games in the afternoon and six in the evening. Both sites chose to go different routes for today's slate, and I'll try to cover as much […]
Analyzing Hot and Cold Starts - Fantasy Baseball Hitters and Pitchers
Do not overreact! That is one of the cardinal rules for having success in fantasy baseball. Baseball has more variance and randomness built into it than probably any other sport. We need large samples of data before we can make any confident conclusions. If you're reading this, I'm not offering you anything new. You know […]
Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Updated Rankings for 2023 Redraft (Week 3)
The MLB season is already humming along into its second full week and all full-season minor league levels are now in full swing as well with Single-A and Double-A kicking off late last week. Although it's still very early, we've already seen prospects making an impact at the MLB level with several high-profile promotions already. […]
RIVAL Fantasy MLB DFS Prop Picks: Wednesday, April 12th, 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 another […]
Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/12/23)
It's been a fantastic start to the MLB season from both a fan's perspective and a bettor's. We are seeing some awesome pitching and hitting performances nightly with exciting finishes quite regularly. I'm Thunder Dan Palyo and I anchor our DFS and Betting teams here at RotoBaller, and I hope you are enjoying our team's […]
Tim Anderson To Miss 2-4 Weeks
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (knee), who was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a sprained left knee, will miss two to four weeks, according to the team. In a corresponding move, infielder Lenyn Sosa was called up from the minors, and he could see regular playing time at second base, […]
Yoan Moncada Likely To Miss Twins Series
Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (back), who didn't play on Monday due to a sore back, is unlikely to return for the series against the Minnesota Twins this week. The White Sox conclude their series against Minnesota on Wednesday and then have an off day on Friday, so hopefully Moncada will be good […]
White Sox Place Tim Anderson On Injured List
The Chicago White Sox are placing shortstop Tim Anderson (knee) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a sprained left knee. They recalled infielder Lenyn Sosa from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Anderson left Monday's game early against the Minnesota Twins with left knee soreness, but it turned out to be more than […]
White Sox Promoting Lenyn Sosa Tuesday
The Chicago White Sox are calling up prospect Lenyn Sosa from Triple-A on Tuesday, according to James Fegan of The Athletic. The 23-year-old has been tearing up Minor League pitching thus far, as he's slashing .448/.556/.828 with two home runs across nine games. Sosa made his Major League debut in 2022 and hit a paltry […]
Francisco Alvarez (C, NYM) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With catcher, Omar Narvaez sidelined for the next eight weeks, the Mets promoted No. 1 prospect, Francisco Alvarez. The 21-year-old will share catching reps with Tomas Nido but is poised to become New York's full-time catcher in the near future. Although the Mets […]
Reynaldo Lopez Earns Second Save Of Season Monday
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Reynaldo Lopez picked up his second save of the season in Monday's 4-3 win over the Twins. Lopez entered the game to close things out with a one-run lead and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with two strikeouts. The 29-year-old leads the team in saves in the early going with Liam […]
Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/11/23)
We have our first full traditional day of baseball today as all 30 teams play, with the earliest game starting at 6:10 ET. What a great start to the season, as the games, seem like there flying by. The sure fact that even on the East Coast, I can see the end of the West […]
Joe Kelly Placed On 15-Day Injured List Monday
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Joe Kelly (groin) was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with a right groin strain. The move was made retroactive to April 9. Kelly has made three appearances this season, going 0-1 with a bloated 10.13 ERA. Pitcher Keynan Middleton's contract was selected from Triple-A Charlotte and right-hander Jonathan […]
RIVAL Fantasy MLB DFS Prop Picks: Tuesday, April 11th, 2023
Welcome to the first installment of RIVAL Fantasy picks for MLB! We will focus on two of the 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, and then you place a bet of […]
Yoan Moncada Day-To-Day With Back Soreness
Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (back) is being listed as day-to-day with back soreness. It's why he didn't start in Monday's series opener against the Minnesota Twins. With Moncada out Monday, Hanser Alberto got the start at the hot corner for the White Sox. Fantasy managers will be hoping that Moncada can return […]
Tim Anderson Exits Early On Monday
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (knee) exited Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins early with left knee soreness. Anderson appeared to hurt his knee in a rundown when he attempted to tag out Matt Walner as he ran toward third base. He is currently undergoing further evaluation and the team should provide an update […]
Eloy Jimenez Takes Batting Practice Monday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) was able to take batting practice on the field on Monday before the team's game against the Minnesota Twins. Jimenez landed on the injured list with a left hamstring strain last week but it already hitting and doing some light running, so he could return to the White […]
Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. And just like that, we've got another week of baseball in the history books. The 2023 season brings new rules and challenges, but that's exciting! Let's navigate these uncharted waters together and wade into the waiver waters. As always, I must caution you to […]
Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Justin Verlander, Michael Harris, Max Fried, Eloy Jimenez and more
We are now a full ten days into the baseball season. Trends are starting to take shape. Some players have been able to carry over their good spring to a good start to the season. Others are hitting that bump in the road early on. A lot of it may have to do with playing […]
Luis Robert Jr. Back In White Sox's Lineup
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is back in the team's starting lineup on Monday for the start of a series against the Minnesota Twins. Robert is patrolling center field and hitting second in the batting order against Twins right-hander Kenta Maeda. The 25-year-old slugger is returning to the starting lineup after getting a […]
Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (4/10/23)
We swept the strikeout props again! That's two days in a row and can we do it a third straight day? I'm filling in for one of my teammates today but you know I bet K props every single day during the baseball season so I was locked and loaded and ready to roll. Attention […]
Week 3 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include: Joey Wiemer, Michael Fulmer, Oscar Colas, Pierce Johnson
Can you believe it RotoBallers? It's already Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season. Today is the second article of the weekly waiver wire rankings series as of April 9th. Week 3 features players such as Joey Wiemer, Michael Fulmer, Orlando Arcia, Oscar Colas, and Pierce Johnson. Read more to see where these players rank […]
Today's PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Over/Under Props for Monday, April 10, 2023
Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Monday, April 10, 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 3
Welcome to Week 3 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitters. We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make […]
Luis Robert Jr. Sitting Sunday
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is not in Sunday's starting lineup against the Pittsburgh Pirates. It will be Robert's first game off of the 2023 season. The 25-year-old Cuban has gotten off to a strong start this year, going 15-for-41 (.366) with three doubles, four home runs, 10 RBI and seven runs scored […]
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/9/23
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/9/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're rolling into the second weekend of the MLB season with an early main slate on both sites. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to help you gain a […]
Two-Start Pitcher Streamers - Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts for Week 3
With the beginning of the season out of the way, we are back to a normal schedule this week. Most leagues will have run from March 30 to April 9 for week one, but some will have had two weeks, so we're calling this week three. There are a ton of aces with two starts […]