Tanner Bibee Impresses In MLB Debut

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee was excellent in his MLB debut on Wednesday. Bibee allowed one run on six hits over 5 2/3 innings in a 4-1 win over the Colorado Rockies. The 24-year-old rookie struck out eight and walked none in the win while notching 11 swinging strikes on 91 pitches. Bibee, Cleveland's No. […]

Tanner Bibee - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Tanner Bibee, SP, Cleveland Guardians ANALYSIS: Bibee fits the profile of the type of guy that Cleveland does very well working with – a fifth-round selection from Cal State-Fullerton who left college with okay stuff but a penchant for throwing plenty of strikes. This past week was by far Bibee's worst start of the […]

Re-Drafting the 2010 Fantasy Baseball First Year Player Draft - Mike Trout, Nolan Arenado, Paul Goldschmidt, Jose Ramirez and more

Welcome to a new series here at Rotoballer from Benjamin Chase. This series will explore previous First-Year Player Drafts and potentially redraft those FYPDs, with the information received since. Perhaps this will change your opinion of future FYPD drafts, or it might just have you leaving dynasty baseball due to the unpredictability – but either […]

Triston McKenzie Could Throw Bullpen This Weekend

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie (shoulder) could throw a bullpen session as early as this weekend as he progresses in his recovery from a shoulder strain. The 25-year-old starting pitcher threw from 75 feet last Friday and continues to make solid progress towards his 2023 season debut for the Guardians. McKenzie specifically is trying to […]

Tanner Bibee Making MLB Debut Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Tanner Bibee has been called up from Triple-A Columbus to make his major-league debut on Wednesday at home against the Colorado Rockies. The Guardians designated pitcher Konnor Pilkington for assignment in a corresponding move. Bibee, 24, is the team's No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he'll have a chance to […]

Early Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/26/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have a five-game matinee on getaway day, and we here at RotoBaller are going to start giving you both early and main slates on getaway days going forward. We realize that there is still money to be won on these slates and you guys are interested, so thank you for that! This article contains […]

RIVAL Fantasy MLB DFS Props - Over/Under Picks for Wednesday, April 26th, 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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Buys/Sells - Using Expected Statistics to Find Regression Targets

Using expected offensive statistics such as xBA, xwOBA, and xSLG, we can locate some hitters who could be heading for major regression (positive or negative). Statcast is not a perfect science as there are nuances to batted balls that don't account for human abilities and or limitations. xBA is typically lower for speedsters who can […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Updated Rankings for 2023 Redraft (Week 5)

While we didn't have quite the prospect promotion frenzy this past week as we did the week before, the top 25 prospects to stash list still saw some movement, including the call-up of electric right-hander Mason Miller and the recall of Taj Bradley. We also appear to have a few more arms on the cusp […]

Gavin Williams - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Gavin Williams, SP, Cleveland Guardians ANALYSIS: Williams, 23, is a big-bodied right-hander whom the Guardians selected with the 23rd overall pick back in 2021. He has wasted no time showing off his skills in the minors, headlined by a fantastic fastball that touches triple-digits. He supports his high-velocity heater with a trio of effective […]

Tanner Bibee Could Make MLB Debut Wednesday

Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Tanner Bibee, the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, was scratched from his scheduled start for Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, and it looks like Bibee could make his major-league debut for the Guardians on Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies. The 24-year-old right-hander was great in his first professional season last […]

Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Jackson Holliday, Gavin Williams, Jonatan Clase, And More

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The regular season is in full gear. We're heading into Week 5 of the fantasy baseball season, and while there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in the minor leagues during Week 4. It's imperative to monitor […]

Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball? Sterlin Thompson, Tanner Bibee, Kumar Rocker, Evan Carter and more

With the NFL draft happening this week, we are adding a bit of a draft pick theme to this week's six packs. There are three players that were top-10 overall selections, including one prior top-overall pick in this week's player profiles. We will take a look at season-long leaders in a couple of statistical categories […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Tuesday, April 25, 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 […]

Gavin Williams Strikes Out Eight In Latest Outing

Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect Gavin Williams, 23, is a big-bodied right-hander whom the club selected with the 23rd overall pick back in 2021. He has wasted no time showing off his skills in the minors, headlined by a fantastic fastball that touches triple-digits. Williams supports his high-velocity heater with a trio of effective complementary offerings: […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Yordan Alvarez, Justin Verlander, Jose Altuve, Bryce Harper, Carlos Rodon, Raisel Iglesias

As we turn the corner toward May, injuries continue to cause chaos for fantasy managers. Fortunately, some notable performers are making progress and nearing a return. However, others aren't as fortunate. Let's take a look at the latest updates surrounding Yordan Alvarez, Justin Verlander, Jose Altuve, Bryce Harper, and Carlos Rodon, among others. For those […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Monday, April 24, 2023

Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Monday, April 24, 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 […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The end of April is approaching and now is when most people start to tab over to the standings page and assess strengths and weaknesses. What do you need from the waiver wire gods? Let us pray. As always, I must caution you to […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 5

Welcome back to starting pitcher waiver wire pick-ups! I'm Jon Anderson back again to give a bunch more SPs to consider adding. This is a really, really crucial point in the season. Every year, several SPs vastly improve over the offseason. It takes a few starts to figure out who those guys are, and the […]

Jose Ramirez Homers, Doubles Sunday

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a homer, a double, and four RBI in a 7-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Sunday. Ramirez provided the spark for Cleveland, who had lost both ends of a doubleheader against Miami on the previous day. Ramirez's third-inning homer was a two-run shot that traveled […]

Logan Allen K's Eight In Debut

Cleveland Guardians left-hander Logan Allen made an impression in his first MLB start on Sunday. Allen allowed one run on five hits over six innings while striking out eight and walking one in a 7-4 win over the Miami Marlins. He earned the win while becoming one of just six Cleveland pitchers to record at […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 5

Welcome to Week Five 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 […]

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

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's slate! There's nothing better than matinee baseball. Today's matchup features no shortage […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/22/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/22/23 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 […]

Potential Breakout Hitters for Fantasy Baseball - Early Plate Discipline Improvers

Early in the fantasy baseball season, it's so easy to overreact to what we see on the field. We want every early home run barrage or max velocity to be a sign of a pending breakout, but the truth of the matter is that a lot of it is just noise less than 20 games […]

Amed Rosario Back In Action Against Marlins

Cleveland Guardians shortstop Amed Rosario (back) has returned to the starting lineup on Friday against left-hander Braxton Garrett and the Miami Marlins. Rosario is starting at shortstop and is hitting in the two-hole. The 27-year-old was hurt last Saturday and sat out until Friday with his back injury. Fantasy managers are thankful that he was […]

Logan Allen Expected To Make MLB Debut Sunday

Weather permitting, the plan is for Cleveland Guardians left-hander Logan Allen to be called up from the minor leagues in order to start on Sunday at home against the Miami Marlins. Allen, 24, will be making his major-league debut this weekend after starting the year with a strong 1.26 ERA and 20 strikeouts in 14 […]

RIVAL Fantasy MLB DFS Props - Over/Under Picks for Friday, April 21st, 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 […]

Guardians vs. Marlins Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (4/21)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Miami Marlins vs. Cleveland Guardians, 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 Friday, April 21st 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/21/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/21/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Friday Night RotoBallers! We're ready for another MLB slate, and this is a good one! Check out all of the picks below, let's have ourselves a profitable night.   Top Pitchers for 4/21/23 Each […]