Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Luis Robert, Spencer Strider, Framber Valdez, Shane Bieber and more...

It is only two and a half weeks into the season and we seem to have enough injuries occurring to last us for a few months. Starting pitchers have been dropping like flies, which should make us rethink how we draft them in the preseason. There is no Tommy John surge this spring -- it's […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters Watch and Underachievers, Overachievers (Week 3)

As I often do heading into the weekend, I like to take a look around the league and see who is showing signs of some meaningful trends. In this case, we're just two weeks into the season, so the "trends" should probably be considered weak by statistical standards. But checking in on who's hot (or […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (April 8 - April 14)

Hello again, RotoBallers, the 2024 MLB season is rolling and we're here as always to help you setting those winning lineups. Welcome to our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 3 - Monday, April 8 through Sunday, April 14. Baseball is off and running, so we’re here to help you make optimal lineup decisions. […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Jared Jones, Mason Miller, Kevin Ginkel, Edouard Julien, Colton Cowser

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings list for Week 3 -- April 8 through April 14 -- to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. The biggest news in Week 3 was baseball's top prospect, Baltimore Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday, being […]

Dalton Rushing Stays Hot To Open The Season

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing hit his second home run of the year on Thursday, continuing his hot start. The 23-year-old homered in the third inning for Tulsa and is off and running in his first taste of Double-A. The backstop is one of the better prospects in all of baseball and can be […]

Shohei Ohtani's Ex-Interpreter Facing Federal Charges

The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is facing federal charges related to his alleged theft of millions from Ohtani, according to a source with direct knowledge of the investigation. Ippei Mizuhara, 39, is in negotiations to plead guilty and the investigation is racing toward a conclusion, according to the New […]

2024 MLB Power Rankings: Week 3

We've gone through each pitching rotation more than twice and while I hesitate to move teams too much or too little just based on the results of the last 6-7 games, I am going to be more aggressive with my rankings early in the season while we are still figuring out just how good teams […]

Fantasy Baseball Insider Report: Early-Season Views From the Press Box

Scott Engel’s Fantasy Baseball Insider Series continues on RotoBaller. Every year during the season, Scott chats with prime MLB sources to gather exclusive insights. Interviewed on the condition of anonymity, current and former players, team executives, MLB scouts, media members, and others inside the game provide their unfiltered observations on notable players. Scott adds in […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/11/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! It really is Thirsty Thursday in baseball, as we've only got five games in our primary contests. A mixture of early-season scheduling and not wanting to battle The Masters is likely the cause of our light day of baseball. You can check out all our coverage of golf's first major here. The main […]

Will Smith Sitting For Day Game

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith is getting the day off for the matinee game on Wednesday against the Minnesota Twins. Austin Barnes will catch right-hander Bobby Miller and will hit ninth against Twins right-hander Chris Paddack. Smith will head to the bench after starting each of the team's last three games. The former 32nd […]

Top 101 Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings: The Baller Ranks (Week 3)

Several high-profile pitcher injuries have hit early but we press on with my weekly top 101 SP Baller Ranks breakdown. And many early-round pitchers with good health have had poor performances. It's a crazy world but we do our best to make sense of it with the second 2024 edition of my weekly Starting Pitcher […]

James Outman Continues To Heat Up

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder James Outman went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer in Tuesday's victory against the Minnesota Twins. The home run would be the second in as many days for the outfielder that was struggling entering the week. Outman was hot and cold in 2023, but dominant when things were going right. Outman's performance […]

Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 3

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season. The minor league baseball season is off to a hot start, providing us with plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are […]

Florio's Bullpen Report: Changes in Kansas City, Colorado, and Philly?

It’s awesome having fantasy baseball back in our lives. Checking lineups, box scores, and more importantly -- fantasy live scoring. But with the excitement of fantasy baseball being back, there tends to be some overreactions this time of year.  It is important to remember that we are just two weeks into this marathon of a […]

The Biggest MLB Contracts Ever - Richest MLB Deals in History

In recent memory, the contracts that star MLB players have been receiving are eye-opening, to say the least. Shohei Ohtani has made good on his Dodgers contract so far, though he's only 12 games into a deal that could keep him a Dodger for 1,620 of them, ultimately paying him $700 million by the time […]

Tyler Glasnow Fans 14 Hitters Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow turned in an amazing start in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Twins. Glasnow pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing three hits and no walks with 14 strikeouts. The 30-year-old has been outstanding through his first four starts with his new team, going 3-0 with a 2.25 ERA, 29 strikeouts, […]

River Ryan Might Not Return Until May Or June

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitching prospect River Ryan (shoulder), who is ranked as the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, is currently on the 60-day injured list at Triple-A Oklahoma City due to right-shoulder fatigue and isn't expected to make his 2024 debut until late May or early June. Ryan suffered from shoulder fatigue […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash: Redraft Rankings (April 8 - 14 Updates)

We're only a week and a half into the season, but pandemonium has already filled the baseball world. This has caused fantasy managers to hit the waiver wire harder than we'd like to this early in the season, but for every injury that surfaces, we have to quickly pivot to plan B. Sometimes, plan B […]

Zyhir Hope Making Strong Impression

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Zyhir Hope is a terrific athlete with decent contact skills and impressive power. Defensively, he's capable of putting on a show with his elite speed, a cannon of an arm, and strong glovework. This analysis may portray Hope as a glove-first player, and while that's not necessarily false, his offensive […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/9/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! After a week and a half of strange scheduling and random days off, we are finally getting into the regular rhythm of the baseball season. We have 11 games to fill our DFS lineups tonight with plenty of pitchers and boatloads of bats.  The contests begin at 7:05 p.m. EDT as the Marlins meet […]

Evan Phillips Notches Fourth Save Of Season Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Evan Phillips picked up his fourth save of the season in Monday's 4-2 win over the Twins. Phillips entered the game to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by two and delivered a 1-2-3 outing with a strikeout. The 29-year-old has been excellent to start the season, converting all […]

Shohei Ohtani Hits Third Homer Of Season Monday

Los Angeles Dodger designated hitter Shohei Ohtani had another nice game at the plate in Monday's 4-2 win over the Twins. Ohtani went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a solo home run, and a strikeout. The 29-year-old has been every bit as good as fantasy managers expected to start the season, slashing .345/.383/.673 with three HR, […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/9/24)

Happy Tuesday, and welcome back, RotoBallers! I'm stoked to be back to provide some MLB picks for this marathon of a baseball season, so let's take a look at the board and get some momentum rolling.  Attention, fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now officially partnered with various […]

Taylor Trammell Draws Into Dodgers Lineup

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Taylor Trammell is starting in left field and is batting ninth for the Dodgers on Monday against the Minnesota Twins and right-handed Bailey Ober for the series opener. The former top prospect with the Seattle Mariners will make his first start for the Blue after being claimed off waivers from Seattle […]

Andy Pages Blasts First Homer

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Andy Pages went 3-for-5 with two runs and a two-run homer for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday. The 23-year-old out of Cuba is now hitting a healthy .270 with three RBI and two stolen bases to go along with home run. Pages has shown plenty of power since being signed […]

Week 3 Waiver Wire Rankings: Taylor Ward, Mason Miller, Ceddanne Rafaela, Michael Busch, James McArthur, Colt Keith, more

Hey, RotoBallers! Welcome back to our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 3 (April 8 - April 14) of the 2024 MLB season. Injuries continue to pile up, especially regarding pitchers. Fantasy managers will need to replace Spencer Strider, who is out indefinitely with damage to his UCL, while Shane Bieber will need Tommy […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 3

Welcome back to a new season of The Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players whom 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 […]

Hitters Advanced Metrics Leaders for Brls/PA % - Fantasy Baseball Studs and Duds (Week 2)

Hello, RotoBallers! Welcome to another week in baseball. As the first full week of the year wraps up, I will recap which hitters had the most impactful plate appearances in the past few days. Using Statcast's Barrels per Plate Appearance stat, or Brls/PA %, we can narrow our view to the hitters who are the […]

Fantasy Baseball Players To Watch For The Week Ahead (April 8 - April 14)

Well, that's a wrap on the second week of the regular season. Who would have thought the Pirates would be 8-2? The Guardians have won four in a row. The Braves came from behind twice to steal two from Arizona and sweep the series. There was a "Slam Diego," walk-off wins, and more. What a […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/8/24)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! With the college basketball season ending tonight, and the NBA and NHL playoffs right around the corner, it's starting to feel A LOT like baseball season! 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 […]