Taylor Ward Moved To 60-Day IL

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward (face) has been transferred to the 60-day injured list and will miss virtually the entire regular season at minimum. Ward has multiple facial fractures as a result of being hit in the face with a fastball by Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Alek Manoah on Saturday. Ward had been a […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 19

Welcome to Week 19 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of July 31- August 6, 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 points […]

Taylor Ward Lands On Injured List With Facial Fractures

The Los Angeles Angels placed outfielder Taylor Ward (face) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with facial fractures and selected the contract of infielder Kevin Padlo from the minors in a corresponding move. Ward had to go to the hospital on Saturday after getting hit in the face by a pitch from right-hander Alek […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Get your affairs in order with August right around the corner. MLB's trade deadline is nigh and the stove is already piping hot. Be ready to react in the coming days and keep on refreshing RotoBaller's news desk for the latest as it unfolds. […]

Jake Burger (3B, CWS) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: He's back! White Sox third baseman Jake Burger -- perhaps the most consistent hitter on the Sox all year, with the exception of Luis Robert Jr. -- has appeared on this list quite a few times. And now, he's back because he […]

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups Week 19 (2023)

The most exciting week of the baseball season is here as the trade deadline is quickly approaching on August 1. Some trades have already commenced, most notably Max Scherzer to the Rangers, Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly to the Dodgers, and Lucas Giolito to the Angels. Many more are sure to come to fruition in […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 19

This week, we'll flip our calendars to August, which has plenty of ramifications in fantasy baseball. First and foremost, the trade deadline. Players will be swapping teams left and right, which can drastically change a player's value in fantasy. Heck, in AL-Only and NL-Only formats, some players can even become available when they weren't before. […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (7/30/23)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our daily MLB player prop picks! This Sunday, I am excited to bring you five picks that I really like today and all of them are plus odds! That doesn't happen all that often and it might be the first time that it has happened for me all season! Attention fellow […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 19

This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 19 -- July 31 through August 6. 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 […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 19

We’re coming up on Week 19 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, […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (July 31 - August 6)

Welcome back to our Two-Start Pitcher Streamers article - Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts for Week 19, from July 31 to August 6. With plenty of teams with seven games on their schedule this week, we're looking at a bunch of two-start pitchers. There are very few safe streamers this week, but there are still […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Trevor Story, Kris Bryant, Hunter Greene, Jose Urquidy, Max Freid, Cedric Mullins, more

This is the week in baseball when, even if your team is not in it, you pay attention. The week of the trade deadline. Big names and small names may get traded, freeing up playing time and taking away playing time. Injured players or rehabbing players may be traded. Last year, Harrison Bader was traded […]

Shohei Ohtani Smashed A Double In Angels Loss

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani went 1-for-2 at the plate, with two walks losing to the Blue Jays 6-1 Saturday. Ohtani reached base safely in three of his five trips to the plate. In his first at-bat, he was hit by a pitch in the foot but quickly bounced back to rip a […]

Chase Silseth Removed From Starting Rotation

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Chase Silseth has been removed from the team's starting rotation. The Halos have decided to shake up their starting rotation with the addition of Lucas Giolito. The Angels will go with Griffin Canning, Patrick Sandoval, Lucas Giolito and Shohei Ohtani for their upcoming series next week. They will have Reid Detmers […]

Taylor Ward Carted Off The Field

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward had to be carted off the field during Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 29-year-old was hit in the face by a pitch from Jays' pitcher Alek Manoah. Ward was able to stand and was applying pressure to both his nose and face. The assumption is that […]

Shohei Ohtani Scheduled To Start Thursday

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani "remains on track" to start on Thursday versus Seattle, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. The right-hander was dominant during his last mound appearance against the Detroit Tigers, logging nine innings and striking out eight hitters. Considering he's been bothered by cramps left many wondering if he'd be […]

Brandon Drury Will Begin A Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Salt Lake. He's heading to Salt Lake on Sunday but the Bees don't play until Tuesday. Drury has been on the shelf since July 2 with a left shoulder contusion but the issue had been bothering him for several […]

Zach Neto Out Against Blue Jays

Los Angeles Angels rookie shortstop Zach Neto (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays after he was scratched from Friday's lineup with back stiffness. Neto returned for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers and went 1-for-5, but he continues to deal with back issues […]

Shohei Ohtani Back In Saturday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (legs) is back as the designated hitter and is batting second on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Alek Manoah. Ohtani left early on Friday night for the second day in a row due to cramping in both of his legs, but he's good to go […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/29/23

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 […]

RIVAL Fantasy MLB DFS Props - Over/Under Picks for Saturday, July 29th, 2023

Welcome to another edition of RIVAL Fantasy picks for MLB! We will focus on two fantasy contest types offered on RIVAL - Challenges and FantasyBook (Over/Under) for MLB games on Saturday, July 29th. Challenges are H2H matchups between two MLB players. You choose which one you think will score the most fantasy points, then place […]

Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly Traded to Dodgers: Fantasy Baseball Impact

The Dodgers are one of the better teams in the league at taking on reclamation projects and correcting their issues while the White Sox of late, despite their efforts to try and become more of an "analytic" organization, have struggled. Lance Lynn and Joe Kelly combined for an egregious amount of runs allowed in 2023. […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (7/29/23)

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 […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Triston Casas, Nick Pivetta, Edouard Julien, Kevin Ginkel, more

Welcome RotoBallers to our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings list for Week 19 - July 24 through July 30 to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. The MLB trade deadline is Monday, and we have seen significant roster shakeups, such as the Angels acquiring […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Adolis Garcia, Yandy Diaz, Corbin Carroll, Bryson Stott

Welcome RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball breakout hitters article for Week 18. 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 […]

Shohei Ohtani Leaves Again With Cramps

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (legs) left the game early for the second straight day on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays due to cramping in both of his legs. He will be re-evaluated on Saturday, according to manager Phil Nevin. While it's good news that Ohtani isn't dealing with a more serious […]

Nolan Schanuel Promoted To Double-A

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel, the team's first-round pick in this year's MLB draft, has already been promoted to Double-A Rocket City, according to sources. The 11th overall pick is rising rapidly in the team's system already after playing in just five combined games in the Arizona Complex League and Low-A Inland Empire. […]

Andrew Velazquez Batting Ninth On Friday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrew Velazquez will remain in the lineup for Friday's meeting against the Blue Jays. Zach Neto (back) was scratched, so Velazquez will hit ninth versus Kevin Gausman. Unfortunately, the 29-year-old has struggled against right-handed throwers this season, batting .195, meaning he's not the best fantasy option for those looking for someone […]

Zach Neto Scratched Against Toronto

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (back) is out of the lineup ahead of Friday's series opener versus the Blue Jays. The 22-year-old continues to be bothered by lingering back stiffness, so there's a chance he will miss more time moving ahead. In the meantime, Andrew Velazquez will take Neto's spot and bat ninth against […]

Shohei Ohtani In Action Against Blue Jays

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is serving as the designated hitter and is batting second against Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman on Friday after leaving the second half of Thursday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers due to cramps. Ohtani threw a complete-game shutout on the mound in Game 1 and popped two […]