Eric Cross' Top 50 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball

Baseball is back in full swing at all levels and rankings are in full swing as well. We've already seen the top two prospects in Corbin Carroll and Gunnar Henderson graduate, leaving us with a brand new #1 and #2 overall prospect atop my rankings. These rankings are geared toward standard 5x5 leagues (AVG) and […]

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Tool for Lineup Decisions (Apr 17 - Apr 23)

Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who to play in a pivotal daily matchup, choosing who to start vs. sit is one of the most nerve-wracking and potentially frustrating aspects of fantasy baseball. Fortunately, there is a free solution available at RotoBaller. The Who Should I Start? Tool allows you […]

Spencer Steer Removed During Sunday's Game

Cincinnati Reds third baseman Spencer Steer was removed during the ninth inning of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The right-handed slugger felt something after fielding a ground ball. The Reds decided to take the cautious approach and remove Steer from the contest. The expectation is that Steer will undergo further testing, but it's uncertain […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 4

Welcome to Week 4 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 […]

Tyler Stephenson Taking A Seat On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is getting the day off on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. This will be Stephenson's first day off of the year. The 26-year-old backstop is slashing a rock-solid .294/.400/.333 with eight RBI over 51 at-bats on the young season. Luke Maile is starting behind the plate and batting ninth for […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/16/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have ten of the 15 games today on the main slate, so we've got a big one coming up on your Sunday. It's stack against Patrick Corbin day. What in the hell are we waiting for? Let's get to it! This article contains my picks for the ten-game main slate on Sunday, April 16, […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Jarred Kelenic, Nick Lodolo, Adley Rutschman, more

Welcome back RotoBallers! We are in Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season, so it's time for a rankings check-in. Below you will find Nick Mariano's updated 2023 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) as of April 16, 2023. These rankings are being released in mid-April and are looking at […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/16/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/16/23 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 […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 4

Hey, RotoBallers! We are halfway through April, and Week 4 of the MLB season is already here. Offenses are heating up along with the weather, and we are looking at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 4 - April 17 through April 23. For those new to this series, each week, […]

1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 4 (2023)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to Week 4 of the 2023 MLB season and the third edition of our first-base and third-base waiver wire pickups. In the article below you will find our first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 4 – April 17 through April 23. As we enter the upcoming week […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Report for Week 4

We’re rounding around week four of the fantasy baseball season. I know it takes some time to settle in, but there is no time to waste. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will outline the upcoming schedule, two-start pitchers, and a […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (04/16/23)

We have a loaded pitching slate today with a lot of teams rolling out their aces and some awesome pitching matchups. That means I have more strikeout props overall than hitter props but I wanted to give you three of my favorite for each today. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers - Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts for Week 4

After a big week full of aces last week and a bunch of streamable two-start pitchers, this week is a little less exciting. There are a few aces and a handful of streamable pitchers, but for players rostered in less than 50% of leagues, it's not looking too good. For those new to this recurring […]

Reds vs. Phillies Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (4/15)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Saturday, April 15th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

Connor Overton Placed On The 15-Day Injured List

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Connor Overton (elbow) has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow strain. The 29-year-old hurler got off to a horrible start this season, putting up an 11.45 ERA, 2.36 WHIP, and 9:7 K/BB ratio over 11 innings (three starts). Right-handed reliever Casey Legumina has been recalled from […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/15/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/15/23 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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Carlos Rodon, Corey Seager, Jeffrey Springs, Tim Anderson, Michael Harris and more

It is mid April and we are in full swing of tax season right now. We have to pay the government taxes, for those who owe money, in order to keep public services paid for. Currently, the fantasy baseball season is having its own tax season of sorts. Those of us who drafted injured players […]

Logan O'Hoppe (C, LAA) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 53% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With starting catcher Max Stassi out for the first month of the season because of a hip injury, the Angels came into the season with Logan O’Hoppe as their primary catcher. O’Hoppe came over to the Angels in the trade that sent Brandon […]

Emerging Pitchers With New Pitches - Should We Care for Fantasy Baseball? (Part Two)

Welcome to the third season of the FSWA-award-winning series Pitchers with New Pitches (and Should We Care) where we take the simple premise that not every new pitch should be greeted with praise. A new pitch, like a shiny new toy, might be exciting on its own, but it also needs to be a complement […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/15/23)

It was a wild Friday night with the Mets scoring 17 runs, the Rays finally losing for the first time this season, and a number of upsets across the league. But it feels like that happens just about every night, though, doesn't it? I am always hunting for value and looking for some underdogs who […]

Andrew Abbott Dominating In Double-A

Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Andrew Abbott made his second start of the 2023 season with the Double-A Chattanooga Lookouts. He went six innings deep, striking out 14 batters and allowing just two hits. The 23-year-old has been lights-out this year with 25 strikeouts, no runs allowed, and a 0.28 WHIP. The Virginia native struggled in […]

MLB Prospects Breakout Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 3)

The 2023 MLB season is off and running, and we have even fuller and better data to use this year! This has become a theme over the last decade as Major League Baseball is really giving us unprecedented access to the data of what is going on in the games. A huge development this season […]

Top Five MLB Prospects To Stash for Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues (Week 3)

This list will highlight the top five hitting and pitching prospect stashes for fantasy baseball redraft leagues. As more teams are incentivized to push their top prospects up the pecking order, the excitement of the game grows as these young players get on the field more often. These five fantasy baseball prospects are most worth […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/14/23)

Happy Friday RotoBallers, the weekend is just about here! As a washed baseball player myself, it's simply not enough to get my fix in a men's league. That's why I'm super stoked to be back to provide some MLB picks once again this year. We had a rough regular season in the articles in 2022 […]

Alexis Diaz Gets One-Out Save Thursday

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitcher Alexis Diaz nabbed his second save of the season on Thursday, recording the final out in a 6-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. It looked like Diaz wasn't going to get into this one, as the Reds opted not to go with their closer in what was a four-run game going […]

RIVAL Fantasy MLB DFS Prop Picks: Friday, April 14th, 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 […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/14/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another massive Friday night MLB DFS slate! We have three early games that are on their own separate slate, but then the other 12 MLB contests are all grouped together for the evening main slate. There's not as much as pitching as you would like, but an abundance of hitting so […]

Reds Activate Nick Senzel From Injured List

The Cincinnati Reds activated infielder/outfielder Nick Senzel (toe) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and optioned outfielder Will Benson to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Senzel should be an everyday player for the Reds and was a former first-round pick, so he warrants rostering in deep mixed leagues, but he hasn't lived up […]

Yankees vs. Twins Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (4/13)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Thursday, April 13th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Reds vs. Phillies Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (4/13)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Thursday, April 13th 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]