Nick Pratto Absent On Monday

Kansas City Royals first baseman Nick Pratto is absent from Monday's starting lineup against the Cleveland Guardians. This appears to be a routine rest day for the 24-year-old slugger. This season, Pratto is slashing .241/.330/.383 with seven homers, 31 RBI in 68 games. Matt Duffy will start in his place at first base and bat […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 18

Welcome to Week 18 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of July 24 - July 30, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN, Yahoo!, or Fantrax. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because we know […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/24/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We're back at it on a Monday, breaking down another slate. We have hit the dog days of summer as most trade deadlines for fantasy baseball are approaching. This is where the actual DFS players thrive, as most are worn out from the daily grind of researching and making lineups daily. Not us over here […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/24/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/24/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have eight games on Monday night, which actually makes for a nice little slate. Some spots are obvious, but we will have to work a little harder to be different in tournaments. I've got […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (07/24/23)

We have a 10-game MLB schedule going down this Monday evening, meaning it's officially time to get our week started on the right note! Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now officially partnered with various sportsbooks and have some sweet sports betting promo offers! Get your deposit […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (7/24/23)

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! As a washed baseball player myself, it's simply not enough to get my fix in a men's league, so here I am betting on the pros from my couch. I'm stoked to be back to provide some MLB picks again this year. We had a rough regular season in the articles in […]

Week 18 Waiver Wire Rankings - Trevor Story, Sal Frelick, Triston Casas, Alex Kirilloff, Patrick Sandoval, Bryan Woo, more

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of the fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 18 -- July 24 through July 30. We are a week away from August, leaving just over two months left of the regular season. More top prospects are being called up to the big leagues, and some are producing for […]

Gavin Cross Launches Second Home Run In Past Three Games

Kansas City Royals outfield prospect Gavin Cross launched his 12th home run of the season on Sunday, part of a two-hit performance. The 22-year-old carries an uninspiring .699 OPS through 86 games with High-A Quad Cities this season, looking to build off the 1.070 OPS he posted across 29 games in 2022. Despite the struggles, […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/23/23

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 […]

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 baseball season's second half is off to the races! You're going to blink and suddenly there are only two months left. Then one, and then it's the final weeks. I implore you to create a "path to victory" plan. If you're in first […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 18

We’re coming up on Week 18 of the fantasy baseball season. Trade deadline rumors might be fogging up your fantasy brain, but it's time to lock back in. 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, […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 18

They say baseball season is a marathon, but this season is flying by. We're rapidly approaching the trade deadline, which will surely shake things up amongst the buyers and sellers. These deals, of course, have a ripple effect in fantasy, as things like playing time, home ballpark, and lineup context all affect a player's fantasy […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/23/23): 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 main slate! Today's main slate features an enticing 10-game matinee mix. The […]

Yankees vs. Royals Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (7/23)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Kansas City Royals 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 Sunday, July 23rd 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Max Fried, Cedric Mullins, Jarred Kelenic, Shane Bieber, Aaron Judge and more

The good news regarding players coming back after the All Star break already seems like a long time ago, as many new players have hit the IL. The extent of their injuries range from a possible short stint on the IL to being out until mid September. At this point in the season, when you […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Sean Murphy, Edouard Julien, Will Brennan

Welcome RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball breakout hitters article for Week 17. 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 […]

Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball? Druw Jones, Brooks Lee, Dylan Lesko, Owen Murphy, more

Major League Baseball has now passed the midseason point, and multiple prospect promotions have occurred over the last week. This will be something to watch over the next couple of weeks before the trade deadline, as teams attempt to showcase potential "trade bait" players. The biggest baseball even that affected the minor leagues recently was […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/22/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! I'm back with another Saturday main slate DFS breakdown. Friday's main slate was jam-packed, and Saturday should be exciting too. Let's get to it! This article contains my picks for the seven-game main slate on Saturday, July 22, 2023, for both DraftKings and FanDuel, which locks at 7:05 PM ET. The lineup […]

MLB Underdog Predictions - Today's DFS Prop Picks for Friday, July 21, 2023

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! Welcome to our Underdog Fantasy MLB DFS prop picks for Friday, July 21, 2023. Welcome back to our DFS series covering Underdog Fantasy contests! We will continue to focus on the MLB DFS props offered on Underdog called Higher/Lower (Over/Under). Higher/Lower is traditional over/under DFS prop picks – whether you think pitchers […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Christian Encarnacion-Strand, CJ Abrams, Chas McCormick, More

Welcome RotoBallers to our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings list for Week 18 - July 17 through July 23 to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. The Reds called up top prospect Christian Encarnacion-Strand on Monday. He went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/21/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Hello, RotoBallers! I'm back with another Friday main slate DFS breakdown. We're almost getting to the end of July as this summer flies by. Let's get to it! This article contains my picks for the 11-game main slate on Friday, July 21, 2023, for both DraftKings and FanDuel, which locks at 7:05 PM ET. Rain […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/21/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/21/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's Friday, so the main slate is fairly large but a tad smaller than usual. It's an 11-game slate on both sites that locks at 7:05. Let's get it, fam.   Starting Pitchers Each day […]

2024 FYPD Targets for Fantasy Baseball Drafts: Top Prospects Include Paul Skenes, Dylan Crews, Wyatt Langford, more

With the Major League Baseball draft now complete, many dynasty leagues are focusing on their First-Year Player Drafts (FYPD). While most leagues will not draft until the offseason, some are drafting now, and it's good to begin looking ahead. While not a ranking piece, this article should give a good idea of the players that […]

Zack Greinke Activated And Starting Thursday

The Kansas City Royals activated right-hander Zack Greinke (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list on Thursday and optioned right-hander Max Castillo to Triple-A Omaha after Wednesday's game in a corresponding move. Greinke will make the start on Thursday against the visiting Detroit Tigers, and although it's a solid matchup, most fantasy managers shouldn't be looking […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Getting A Breather

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is taking a day off on Thursday against the visiting Detroit Tigers. Maikel Garcia will get the nod at shortstop instead and will bat in the leadoff spot against Tigers right-hander Michael Lorenzen. Nicky Lopez will also enter the lineup and play third base. Witt has gone hitless […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/20/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

This Thursday is heavy during the afternoon with a couple of leftovers for the night. So scant is the night slate that we here at RotoBaller are just concentrating on the afternoon slate today. This article contains my picks for the seven-game main slate on Thursday, July 20, 2023, for both DraftKings and FanDuel, which […]

Ryan Yarbrough Leaves Early With Hamstring Cramp

Kansas City Royals left-hander Ryan Yarbrough (hamstring) left his start early on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers with a left-hamstring cramp, according to the team. Yarbrough was able to make it through 5 2/3 innings before being removed, and he allowed three earned runs on six hits (one homer) while walking one and striking out […]

Daniel Lynch IV Back On The Shelf With Shoulder Strain

The Kansas City Royals placed left-hander Daniel Lynch IV (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a left-shoulder strain and recalled left-hander Austin Cox from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. The move comes after Lynch allowed five earned runs on six hits (two homers) while walking two and striking out three in […]

Salvador Perez Back Behind The Plate Wednesday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hamstring) is back behind the plate and is hitting cleanup for the Royals on Wednesday against left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez and the visiting Detroit Tigers. A left-hamstring strain kept Perez out of the team's starting lineup the last few games, but he'll be back for fantasy managers on Wednesday. It's […]

Teoscar Hernandez, Mariners Take Loss Versus Twins

Seattle Mariners outfielder Teoscar Hernandez went 1-for-4 with a strikeout last night versus Minnesota. The Mariners are in fourth place in the AL West and have lost three of their previous five games. Over that five-game span, Hernandez is batting .100/.100/.150, with two hits and one RBI. The Mariners face Twins' right-hander Kenta Maeda in Seattle Wednesday. Versus righties […]