All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/28/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/28/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's a pretty loaded 14-game slate on a Friday night with no shortage of options at every position. These slates are tough, but I am going to do my best to help you navigate it […]

MLB Underdog Predictions - Today's DFS Prop Picks for Friday, July 28, 2023

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! Welcome to our Underdog Fantasy MLB DFS prop picks for Friday, July 28, 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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Shohei Ohtani, Zach Eflin, Ryan Helsley, Wade Miley, Josh Sborz

The MLB season is moving quickly, and key fantasy baseball pitchers continue to suffer minor or major ailments. To stay competitive in the thick of it all, managers must continue to stay updated on the most recent injury headlines. Let's take a look at the top injured pitchers including Shohei Ohtani, Zach Eflin, Ryan Helsley, […]

Ben Joyce Moved To 60-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels transferred right-hander Ben Joyce (arm) to the 60-day injured list on Thursday, according to MLB.com. This news won't affect his recovery time, as he's already been out since June 10 with right ulnar neuritis and has yet to start a rehab assignment, but is tossing bullpens. Before his injury, Joyce only […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Mike Trout, Juan Soto, Starling Marte, Tommy Edman, Willson Contreras, more

The weekend is upon us and the MLB season is flying by. However, there are plenty of must-start studs in this week's injury headlines, so fantasy managers will need to be ready to pivot at multiple positions. Let's take a look at injured hitters including Mike Trout, Juan Soto, Starling Marte, Tommy Edman, Willson Contreras, […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 18

The trade deadline is just a couple of days away and with a lot of teams in the race (or at least a lot of teams who think they're in the race) we could be looking at one of the more active deadlines in a while. It already got started with some bullpen moves, like […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (7/28/23)

After an extremely light Thursday slate, MLB returns with a typical full night of action Friday that is particularly heavy on quality pitchers taking the hill. Nevertheless, there are also hitters in good spots, and we'll focus on those as well in today's piece. Attention, fellow sports bettors! We have exciting news to share as […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Friday, July 28, 2023

Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Friday, July 28, 2023. The 2023 MLB season is underway here at RotoBaller, and we have you covered with some terrific plays from our friends over at PrizePicks. PrizePicks is a great DFS fantasy picks site where you can choose to select plays in terms of […]

Hunter Renfroe Shows Signs Of Life Thursday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Hunter Renfroe had a big day Thursday, going 6-for-9 with a homer, two doubles, two runs, and two RBI over their doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers. It's a much-needed strong showing for the 31-year-old, who has struggled mightily since a strong April, especially in July where he had slashed just .179/.313/.304 […]

Taylor Ward Launches Two Home Runs Thursday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward went 2-for-8 with two home runs, three RBI, three runs, and a walk during both games of Thursday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers. Ward blasted a two-run shot and a solo homer in Game 1 of Thursday's doubleheader off southpaw Zach Logue. The 29-year-old is up to 14 home […]

Hunter Renfroe Goes Yard Versus Tigers

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Hunter Renfroe was 3-for-5 at the plate in an 11-4 win over the Tigers in the second game of a doubleheader Thursday. Renfroe smacked a solo shot in the sixth inning off of Detroit right-handed reliever Trey Wingenter. He also recorded an RBI single in the ninth frame. In the double […]

Shohei Ohtani Expected To Return Friday

Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin said that he expects two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani to return to the starting lineup as the designated hitter on Friday for the start of a series against the Toronto Blue Jays after he left the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers due to cramping. The 29-year-old […]

Nolan Schanuel Collects Two RBI In Single-A Debut

Los Angeles Angels first base prospect Nolan Schanuel debuted at the Single-A level with two hits, two RBI, and a run for Single-A Inland Empire. He was 2-for-8 in three games at the complex level before he headed to Inland Empire. The 2023 11th-overall pick was one of the better hitting prospects available this year, […]

Brandon Drury Taking Grounders Thursday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury (shoulder) is taking ground balls at third base on Thursday and is making throws across the diamond. Drury has been out since early July with an injury to his left, non-throwing shoulder, and he looks to be on track to start a minor-league rehab assignment soon. With Anthony Rendon […]

Jared Walsh Designated For Assignment

The Los Angeles Angels designated first baseman Jared Walsh for assignment on Thursday after the team acquired right-handers Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night. Walsh has fallen on hard times after being an All-Star for the Halos as recently as 2021. The 29-year-old left-handed slugger really disappointed last […]

Lucas Giolito To Make Angels Debut Friday

New Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Lucas Giolito will make his debut with the Angels on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Angels acquired Giolito and reliever Reynaldo Lopez from the Chicago White Sox for two top prospects on Wednesday night as they look to make a playoff push in the second half of […]

Overvalued, Undervalued Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Fantasy Baseball (Week 18)

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball. It's almost as important as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and witness their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]

Zach Neto To Play In Thursday's Game 2

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (back) has missed the past three games due to a back issue. However, according to manager Phil Nevin, the rookie was supposed to play Wednesday before the postponement and will start in Thursday's game two against Matt Manning and the Detroit Tigers. That's positive news for all fantasy owners, […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (7/27/23)

I am back again today for more player props after going 1-2 in yesterday's article. Today's slate, in one word, is lousy. Four games today, and not much to like. Because of that, there is only one pitching prop that I like. As always, we will have one strikeout prop today and my hit parlay. […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for: Edouard Julien, Kenta Maeda, more

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We are a few days away from the beginning of August and two months from the regular season being over. The MLB trade deadline is Monday, as some teams will make major moves to gear up for a World Series run. It's time for another rankings check-in. Below is another edition of […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Thursday, July 27, 2023

Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Thursday, July 27, 2023. The 2023 MLB season is underway here at RotoBaller, and we have you covered with some terrific plays from our friends over at PrizePicks. PrizePicks is a great DFS fantasy picks site where you can choose to select plays in terms of […]

White Sox Land Prospects Edgar Quero, Ky Bush From Angels

The Chicago White Sox got a solid prospect haul when they traded right-handers Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez to the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night. The Angels sent two of their top-five prospects, per MLB Pipeline, to the White Sox in catcher Edgar Quero (No. 2) and left-hander Ky Bush (No. 3), according to […]

Angels Have Discussed Jeimer Candelario Trade

The Los Angeles Angels have discussed a trade for Washington Nationals third baseman Jeimer Candelario, in addition to their recently completed deal with the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night for right-handers Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo Lopez, according to a source. The Angels didn't wait long to get busy on the trade market after announcing […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (Week 18)

The second half of the season is well underway and so it's time for another edition of my biweekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks breakdown. As it is later in the season, these updates will come every other week. Eventually, we'll give way to streamer articles! But some of you still have trades to […]

Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 18

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 18 of the fantasy baseball season. While there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in the minor leagues last week. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads […]

Angels Take Shohei Ohtani Off The Trade Market

After fielding various trade offers for Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani and holding internal discussions the last two days, the Angels decided on Wednesday to take Ohtani off the trade market and also become buyers in advance of the Aug. 1 trade deadline, according to a source familiar with the club's decision. The […]

Post-Hype Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Outlooks for CJ Abrams, Triston Casas, Alex Kirilloff, Mickey Moniak

The 2023 MLB season hasn't just seen the debuts of multiple big-name rookies, but other young sluggers take big steps forward offensively and become solid fantasy contributors. These four names are all former first-round draft picks, and some have been held back by injuries or simply needed a change of scenery in order to find […]

Brandon Drury Could Begin Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury (shoulder) hit on the field on Wednesday against a coach throwing harder than normal. Drury is going to continue doing that and could begin a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend. If he doesn't encounter any setbacks on his rehab assignment, Drury could be back in the Angels lineup as […]

Mike Trout Takes Swings Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (wrist) held a bat and took very light dry swings on Wednesday. Trout is slowly resuming baseball activities after also doing some running drills at Comerica Park on Tuesday. Fantasy managers are going to need to be patient, though, as Trout isn't exactly close to returning to the big […]

Shohei Ohtani To Pitch Game 1 Of Thursday's Doubleheader

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani had been scheduled to pitch on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays, but he's been moved up to Game 1 of a doubleheader on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers after the game on Wednesday in Detroit was postponed. It's a very favorable switch for the 29-year-old two-way superstar. Ohtani […]