Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 22

Welcome to another week of sifting through top hitter streamers, RotoBallers! We are looking ahead at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 22 -- Monday, August 21 through Sunday, August 27. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/20/23

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 […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (8/20/23)

Sundays are always a tough day to predict MLB outcomes and perhaps some of that comes from some different-looking lineups or maybe it's just a week's worth of variance all at once. It just seems like crazy stuff happens on Sundays and so I usually dig into props a bit more and focus less on […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 22

This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 22 -- August 21 through August 27. Whether your team is derailed by injuries or you’re simply 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 […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 22

As the marathon known as baseball season hits the three-quarter mark, so too does fantasy baseball season; time to prepare for the home stretch. We can smell the finish line in roto leagues and the playoffs are right around the corner in leagues utilizing that method to crown a champion. Buckle up. Whatever format you […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're no longer stuck waiting for September for prospects to come up! Enjoy this time to speculate on the next generation of ballplayers as we look for a boost across the finish line. And don't let "Shiny Object Syndrome" cause you to only look […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 22

We are coming up on Week 22 of the fantasy baseball season. With September nearing, the fantasy baseball playoffs push to the forefront of our brains. But you can't let that stress you out. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/20/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been a good one so far, and I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! With most West Coast games washed away, today's main slate features an […]

Maikel Garcia Day-To-Day With Rib Inflammation

Kansas City Royals infielder Maikel Garcia (ribs) is day-to-day with rib inflammation. He experienced upper body soreness last weekend and missed last Saturday's game. The soreness is caused by costochondritis, an inflammation near his ribs. Garcia's injury isn't believed to be serious, and he was already feeling better on Saturday. The 23-year-old is slashing .284/.328/.379 […]

Maikel Garcia Out Of Saturday's Lineup

Kansas City Royals rookie infielder Maikel Garcia (upper body) is not in the lineup on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. Garcia will start on the bench after leaving Friday's series opener against the Cubs with a recurrence of an upper-body ailment that also kept him out for two games last weekend. The 23-year-old should be […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 21

Another week down, another week closer to the playoffs (in real life and even closer for fantasy!) It was another mostly quiet week in the world of bullpens across the league, with no huge shifts taking place and of course all trades well behind us at this point. There was still some movement in a […]

Maikel Garcia Leaves Game Early With Injury

Kansas City Royals rookie infielder Maikel Garcia (upper body) left the game early on Friday against the Chicago Cubs with left upper-body discomfort. Garcia went 0-for-2 in the contest from the leadoff spot before being replaced at third base by Matt Duffy in the fourth inning. The 23-year-old dealt with a similar issue last weekend […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Ryan Mountcastle, Spencer Torkelson, Michael Massey, James McCann

Welcome RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball breakout hitters article for Week 22. 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 3-4 hitter names that seem to have sustainable improved production this season. Most of […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Wilmer Flores, Zack Gelof, Joey Votto, Chase Silseth, Cole Ragans, more

Welcome RotoBallers to our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings list for Week 22 - August 14 through August 20  to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. The Giants promoted outfield prospect Wade Meckler on Monday. Meckler is hitting .300 (3-for-10) with a walk and […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/18/23 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/18/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. 13-games on a Friday night and we have you covered. It's an awesome slate for pitching so we will need to dig to find some value with bats, but it's usually there, don't worry!   […]

Eric Cross' Top 50 Dynasty Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (August 2023)

Another month has flown by, and with it comes another update to my Top 500 overall dynasty rankings. We've seen plenty of movement within the top-50 with a couple of some names falling this season, a major injury to a top-5 arm, and plenty of risers as well. As I have previously, I'll be posting […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Matt Olson, Ha-Seong Kim, Omar Narvaez

Welcome RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball breakout hitters article for Week 21. 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 […]

MJ Melendez Records A Pair Of Hits Thursday

Kansas City Royals catcher/outfielder MJ Melendez put together a solid game on Thursday, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI, but his team ultimately fell to the Seattle Mariners 6-4. The 24-year-old came into the 2023 campaign with solid power potential, but he's gone deep just 12 times across 115 games and owns a […]

Cole Ragans Looking To Bounce Back Friday

Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans will make his fifth start of the season on Friday against Jameson Taillon and the Chicago Cubs. The 25-year-old has been productive after moving to the rotation, posting a 2.38 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and 28.7% strikeout rate across 22 2/3 innings. However, Ragans was roughed up a bit in […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/17/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! It's a smaller-than-usual slate for our weekend warmup, with only four games on our DFS plate. Tonight's action starts at 7:15 PM EST with tilts between Detroit-Cleveland and New York-St.Louis. Then, the slate wraps up at 10:10 PM EST with a West Coast […]

Florio's Bullpen Report: Romano, Harvey Returns Shake Things Up

It’s that time of the year when some fantasy baseball managers start to look ahead to fantasy football. Those teams that are at the bottom of the standings may go into cruise control.  But if you’re reading this it means you’re still fighting for a fantasy baseball championship. And luckily for you, if someone else […]

Jordan Lyles Rocked For Four Home Runs Tuesday

Kansas City Royals pitcher Jordan Lyles struggled on Tuesday against the visiting Seattle Mariners, surrendering six earned runs on the back of four home runs in five innings of work. The veteran allowed nine total hits and one walk against three strikeouts in five innings, however, his offense took him off the hook for the […]

Main Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/16/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, 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 main slate! With several games scattered throughout the day, we're left with […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/16/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! Eight games populate the featured contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. There are a few games earlier in the day, but they are not a part of either site's main slate. Tonight's action starts at 7:05 PM EST with an East Coast matchup […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/15/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We're back at it on a Tuesday after writing the DFS article yesterday. We have a slate with plenty of offense and awful pitching options. I usually don't start my lineups with the offense, but tonight I will do so. I like only two options on the board tonight on the bump, and neither one […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/15/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! 13 games populate the featured contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. There are two games earlier in the day, but they are not a part of either site's main slate. Tonight's action starts at 7:05 PM EST with an East Coast matchup between […]

Week 21 Waiver Wire Rankings: TJ Friedl, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Zack Gelof, Brady Singer, Gavin Williams, Cole Ragans, and more

Welcome back RotoBallers, to another edition of the fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 21 -- August 14 through August 20. There are just over 45 days left of the regular season to be played as fantasy managers scout the waiver wire to help them add pieces for a championship run. More top prospects […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Hits Inside-The-Park Homer Monday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. had a solid day at the plate in Monday's 7-6 win over the Mariners. Witt Jr. went 4-for-5 with three singles and an inside-the-park home run. The 23-year-old has been what fantasy managers had hoped for to this point, slashing .277/.318/.492 with 22 HR, 72 RBI, and 34 […]

Maikel Garcia Back In Lineup Against Mariners

Kansas City Royals rookie infielder Maikel Garcia (upper body) is starting at third base and batting leadoff on Monday against the visiting Seattle Mariners and right-hander Logan Gilbert. Garcia is feeling good enough to play on Monday after missing the team's last two games over the weekend. After playing in just nine games in his […]

Angel Zerpa Set To Start Thursday

Kansas City Royals left-hander Angel Zerpa is lined up to start on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners. It will be Zerpa's first start in 2023 and just his fourth major-league start since debuting with Kansas City in 2021. In just four appearances out of the bullpen for the Royals this year, he has allowed nine […]