All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/25/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/25/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's Tuesday which means you get me, Jon Anderson, on the premium DFS picks and analysis piece. I hope the season is going well for you all and you're getting your money's worth for RotoBaller […]

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 […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/24/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/24/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hey RotoBaller Nation, it's Thunder Dan and I am going to be guiding you through our Monday Premium DFS picks every Monday this season! There are 11 games being played today, but just 7 games […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/24/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, everyone. I hope you had a great weekend filled with baseball. We welcome the work week back with a seven-game slate. Today's slate is unappealing, as we have some mediocre pitching options. The value at pitching seems dreary, and I will be looking to avoid anyone cheaper than 9K on both sites tonight. […]

MJ Melendez Dealing With Back Tightness

Kansas City Royals catcher MJ Melendez (back) exited Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels due to lower back tightness. He went 1-for-2 with a solo home run before exiting in the fourth inning. The 24-year-old is off to a slow start in 2023, slashing .178/.282/.342 with two homers, 10 RBI, and nine runs across […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (04/24/23)

The 2023 MLB season is underway and we have a ton of action to look forward to once again. This article will focus on MLB player props throughout the season. We will look to focus on pitcher strikeout props first and foremost as those are often some of the juiciest props on the market. We […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 5

Welcome back to The Cut List. 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 the hot seat […]

Teoscar Hernandez Goes Hitless In Sunday's Loss

Seattle Mariners outfielder Teoscar Hernandez went 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts in a 7-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. The Mariners couldn't muster much on offense, plating just three runs. Hernandez was responsible for two of the M's 14 team strikeouts. Despite the hitless effort on Sunday, Hernandez had a solid […]

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

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

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 […]

Who Should I Start? Fantasy Baseball Start/Sit Tool for Lineup Decisions (Apr 24 - Apr 30)

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 […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Report for Week 5

We’re rounding around week five 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 […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers - Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (Apr 24 - Apr 30)

Last week was slim pickings when it came to streamable two-start pitchers. There were a few good pitchers that were over 50% rostered, but overall it didn't look like a great week. This week looks even more bleak and there are fewer options to stream than in the first few weeks. For those new to […]

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

The 2023 MLB season is underway and we have a ton of action to look forward to once again. This article will focus on MLB player props throughout the season. We will look to focus on pitcher strikeout props first and foremost as those are often some of the juiciest props on the market. We […]

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 […]

Evaluating Rookie Performances for Fantasy Baseball - Triston Casas, Miguel Vargas, Masataka Yoshida, Gunnar Henderson

As we move into week 4 of the 2023 MLB season, many players have started slow after showing production during spring training or flashing potential at the end of last season. This piece will discuss potentially adjusting expectations for rookie hitters that are off to rocky starts in 2023. How should we react as fantasy […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/22/23): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Saturday RotoBallers, and happy baseball season! This is John Brubaker dropping some of my favorite plays for today's slate! I'm so excited that MLB DFS back, and here's a chance to start the season off on the right foot! We have a pretty different slate tonight relative to last week, with the first difference […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Giancarlo Stanton, Brandon Woodruff, Tim Anderson, Luis Severino and more

It is hard to believe, but this coming week is the last week of April already. The baseball season is almost a full month old. The baseball season is 15% over, with a lot more baseball still to come. There are many surprise teams doing well and there are many players who are surprising us […]

Franmil Reyes Placed On Paternity Leave List

Kansas City Royals outfielder Franmil Reyes has been placed on the paternity leave list on Friday. The right-handed slugger is expected to miss two or three games while he's away from the team. In the meantime, catcher Freddy Fermin has been recalled from the minors. He appeared in three games last season, but is still […]

Kris Bubic To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic (elbow) was recently placed on the 15-day injured list due to a left flexor strain. Now, the Royals have revealed that Bubic will need to undergo Tommy John surgery. That means, Bubic will miss the rest of the 2023 season and probably the beginning of 2024. This is […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 4

They say baseball is in full swing, but for pitchers, they're hoping it's in full swing and miss. Get it? Do you get it? Alright, if you're still reading, thank you and we apologize. Baseball is in full swing and teams are getting their bullpens more and more set for the long season ahead. Injuries […]

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 […]

Top Starting Pitcher Prospects - Impact Fantasy Baseball Rookies for 2023 (AL Central)

The American League Central is the focus of the third installment of a six-part series focused on pitching fantasy baseball prospects who are better positioned from a developmental standpoint to contribute meaningfully in 2023 MLB games. Fundamentals will be quantified using my Fielding and Ballpark-Independent Outcomes (FaBIO) pitcher evaluation model. Let us begin with individual […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Alek Manoah, Max Muncy, Luis Arraez, more

Welcome back RotoBallers, Week 4 has arrived, and it's time for another rankings check-in. Below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated 2023 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) as of April 19, 2023. These rankings are being released in mid-April and are looking at rest-of-season fantasy baseball rankings and player values […]

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

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 […]

Florio's Bullpen Report - Figuring Out Early Season Closer Confusion (Week 4)

The only thing consistent with early bullpen usage is change. There are still many teams that are figuring out which relievers they can trust in late-inning situations. While it is still essential to keep a close eye on those situations, it is also important not to overreact to one save opportunity.  My favorite way to […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (Week 4)

Welcome back to the bump as we tap the PitchCom for my weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks breakdown. It's still early but some images are coming into focus under the microscope. Let's jump into another edition of my weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks! I'm still not going to frame this with a heaping […]

Frank Mozzicato Strikes Out 13 For Single-A Columbia

Kansas City Royals pitching prospect Frank Mozzicato threw six scoreless innings with 13 strikeouts in his second start this season. The 19-year-old has been lights-out this year with only four hits allowed, no runs allowed, and 20 strikeouts. It's an improvement from 2022 when he struggled with a 4.74 FIP and a 1.75 K/BB ratio […]

Ben Kudrna - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Ben Kudrna, SP, Kansas City Royals ANALYSIS: A trendy pick for a breakout prospect this year, Kudrna was drafted in the second round of the 2021 draft by the Royals out of high school. After flashing impressive raw stuff in 2022 that didn’t quite show up in the results, many figured on him to […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/19/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! It's an especially happy middle of the week because we can watch baseball all day with 11 early games and four evening games. DraftKings and FanDuel are on the same page, selecting their primary contests to include 10 of the 11-afternoon […]