Royals Pick Blake Mitchell Eighth Overall In MLB Draft

The Kansas City Royals selected Texas high school catcher Blake Mitchell with the eighth pick in the first round of the 2023 MLB draft. Mitchell was committed to national champion Louisiana State, but is most likely headed into the Royals system, where he could be the eventual player to take over behind the plate for […]

Edward Olivares Placed On 10-Day Injured List

The Kansas City Royals placed outfielder Edward Olivares (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday (retroactive to July 8) with a mild left-oblique strain. In corresponding moves, the Royals also reinstated left-hander Ryan Yarbrough from the injured list, recalled infielder/outfielder Samad Taylor from Triple-A Omaha and designated left-hander Amir Garrett for assignment. With Olivares' […]

Week 16 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Francisco Alvarez, Mickey Moniak, Tarik Skubal, Colton Cowser

Welcome back RotoBallers, to another edition of the fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 16 -- July 10 through July 16. The Al-Star break is here, and the first half of the 2023 regular season is officially in the books. More top prospects are being called up to the big leagues, and some are […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 16

Welcome to Week 16 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of July 10 - July 16, 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 […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 16

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 16. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 16

Folks, we've made it to the MLB All-Star Break. The players may be taking a rest, but there's no time for a break in the cutthroat world of the waiver wire. Your league is running waivers, so we're here grinding to provide the best advice possible. The games after the All-Star Game may be called […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/9/23

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 Pratto (1B/OF, KC) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: While Nick Pratto has flaws, they aren't strong enough to warrant putting an above-average everyday hitter in the five-percenters club. Pratto is slashing .255/.341/.403 with six home runs, 27 runs, and 28 RBI in 63 games. His poor plate discipline (36.9% strikeout rate, […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 16

We’re coming up on Week 16 of the fantasy baseball season. The All-Star break may give the baseball world a breather for a few days, but now is no time to rest. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will outline the […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (July 10 - July 16)

Welcome back to our Two-Start Pitcher Streamers article - Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts for Week 16, from July 10 to July 16. With the All-Star break causing an extended week in most fantasy leagues, there are plenty of pitchers who are set to make their second start of the fantasy week. With a long […]

Ryan Yarbrough Expected To Start On Sunday

Kansas City Royals left-handed pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (head) is expected to return and start Sunday's meeting with the Guardians. The 31-year-old has been on the shelf since the beginning of May after sustaining multiple non-displaced fractures via a Ryan Noda comebacker. Yarbrough appeared in 10 games this season before going down, starting three, and compiled […]

Video: Hitters Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 16 Free Agent Adds

Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller breaks down some of his must-have Week 16 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent adds for hitters - 2023 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and waiver wire advice for hitters that are emerging. These MLB players should be watched, stashed, or targeted in your roto, points, H2H points leagues, […]

Salvador Perez Absent From The Lineup On Saturday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez is not in the lineup on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians. This looks to just be a routine day off for the veteran backstop as Freddy Fermin is starting behind the plate and batting fifth against rookie starter Gavin Williams. Perez should be back out there for Sunday's series […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/8/23

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 […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Bobby Witt Jr., Jesus Sanchez, David Peralta, Yainer Diaz

Welcome RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball breakout hitters article for Week 15. 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 […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 15

We had our first bullpen trade this week, a rather mild first step in what should be a very exciting and eventful run to the trade deadline. We also had some committees shape up a little more, and a long-injured reliever made his way back onto the mound then right back off. A closer we're […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (7/8/23)

It's Saturday, RotoBallers! I’m excited to be delivering free MLB betting content all season long. I bring a background in betting on MLB in various capacities, most notably competing in the DraftKings DFS live final last year. I'm looking to build off that momentum and capitalize on this baseball season again, and I'm including you […]

Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Rest-Of-Season Updates: Josh Jung, Matt McLain, Eury Perez, Jesus Luzardo, more

Hey RotoBallers, we are officially at the halfway point of the season, as the All-Star break is next week. A lot of breaking news has happened recently. There have been some notable injuries as Angels superstar outfielder Mike Trout (hand) underwent surgery on his fractured left hamate bone and will be out for the next […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (7/7/23)

We're back with another smorgasbord of Friday baseball as we begin the final weekend of the first half of the season. There are some hitters in especially appealing spots once again this week, and two pitchers who should have the right set of conditions to put together impressive performances against weaker opponents. Attention, fellow sports […]

Zack Greinke Fantasy Baseball Updates - Ben Rosener’s MLB Beat

Major League Baseball’s regular season continues, and with it comes the daily influx of baseball news that fantasy managers missed in the winter months. Lineup news, actual games happening, constant waiver wire moves, pitching assignments, and bullpen usage. This column aims to cover any fantasy baseball news, big or small, and how it pertains to […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Colton Cowser, Anthony Volpe, Will Benson, Alek Manoah, more

Welcome RotoBallers to our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings list for Week 16 - July 3 through July 9 to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. Baltimore Orioles top prospect Colton Cowser made his MLB debut on July 5. Cowser went 1-for-3 with an […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/6/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. You guys get a pinch hitter in here for the next couple of days. You have likely seen stuff done by me in various places on the RotoBaller site, most likely in college football or college basketball. I'm an MLB grinder, too...surprise, surprise. Some […]

Royals Place Zack Greinke On 15-Day Injured List

The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Zack Greinke (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with right-shoulder tendonitis and recalled right-hander Dylan Coleman from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Greinke was forced to exit his start early on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins and now won't be able to return until July 20. […]

Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball? Jackson Chourio, Harry Ford, Heston Kjerstad, Kyle Manzardo, Joey Cantillo, more

The 2023 Futures Game rosters have been announced. With a break in the minor league baseball schedule before this event, this seemed like a good time to focus on those players on the Futures Game rosters that have not yet been covered in this space this season. The next two weeks will feature extended names […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (7/5/23)

The day after Independence Day has to be one of the worst of the year. Waking up and going to work is dreadful on a day like today. At least we have a full baseball slate to keep us occupied throughout the day. Today I will provide you with my two favorite pitcher props on […]

Main Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/5/23): 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 only a couple of day games today, we're left […]

Florio's Bullpens and Saves Report for Fantasy Baseball - Trades are Coming!

Happy Fourth of July! Hopefully, you get to spend the holiday doing whatever it is you like to do to celebrate! Whether that’s by eating an absurd amount of hot dogs, watching the pros do that, viewing fireworks, or with a few adult beverages – I hope it’s an enjoyable day spent with whoever you […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/5/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. You guys get a pinch hitter in here for the next couple of days. You have likely seen stuff done by me in various places on the RotoBaller site, most likely in college football or college basketball. I'm an MLB grinder, too...surprise, surprise. Some […]

Top 250 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (July Updates)

Welcome back RotoBallers to the July update of our MLB team's dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings for the 2023 season. With three months of the MLB season in the books, it's time to check in on some fantasy baseball dynasty prospects! Below in this article, you can find our updated top 250 MLB prospect rankings […]

Zack Greinke Leaves Start Early With Shoulder Injury

Kansas City Royals right-hander Zack Greinke (shoulder) left his start early on Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins in the sixth inning with right-shoulder discomfort. Greinke took his ninth loss of the year in 5 1/3 innings pitched before departing, allowing six runs on seven hits (three homers surrendered) while walking none and striking out three […]