J.D. Martinez Will Receive Day Off Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez is not expected to be in the lineup for Monday's game against the San Diego Padres. He started Saturday's game and will likely be in the lineup on Sunday. Martinez has missed time with a hamstring injury, and the Dodgers will be cautious with him by resting him […]

J.D. Martinez Returning On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder J.D. Martinez (hamstring) is returning to the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres. The veteran outfielder makes his return after being sidelined since suffering an injury during Sunday's game. Martinez will bat cleanup and serve as the designated hitter versus left-hander Blake Snell on Saturday. He's slashing […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/5/23

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 […]

Michael Grove Slated To Start On Saturday Against The Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Michael Grove will start on Saturday against the San Diego Padres. The 26-year-old will likely just serve as an opener in this one and then give way to the recently-acquired Ryan Yarbrough who will work as the bulk reliever. Grove doesn't carry much fantasy appeal with his limited role and […]

Brayan Rocchio - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Brayan Rocchio, SS, Cleveland Guardians ANALYSIS: With Amed Rosario now out of town, the Cleveland Guardians have been rolling with Gabriel Arias and his current .205/.304/.317 slash line at the shortstop position lately. If he doesn't start showing some adequacy at the plate, it wouldn't be surprising to see Cleveland make the swap and bring up the more […]

RIVAL Fantasy MLB DFS Props - Over/Under Picks for Saturday, August 5th, 2023

Welcome to another Saturday 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 5th. Challenges are H2H matchups between two MLB players. You choose which one you think will score the most fantasy points, then […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/5/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! After another busy Friday, we have a Saturday with eight games on the main slate. I will be with you for all of your MLB DFS needs. This will focus on the main slate of games. This article contains my picks for the eight-game main slate on Saturday, August 5, 2023, for […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Saturday, August 5, 2023

Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Saturday, August 5, 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 […]

Emmet Sheehan Optioned By Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Emmet Sheehan was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 23-year-old has appeared in eight games this season, starting seven and amassing a 3-1 record with a 5.63 ERA and one save. The Dodgers acquired Ryan Yarbrough ahead of the deadline, so Sheehan's demotion was necessary. However, he may find his […]

Max Muncy Won't Start Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that infielder Max Muncy (wrist) is only available to pinch run on Friday and Saturday against the division-rival San Diego Padres. Muncy was forced to leave Thursday's game early with a left-wrist contusion after being hit by a pitch, so he's being given a couple days to rest […]

J.D. Martinez Available To Pinch Hit Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that designated hitter J.D. Martinez (hamstring) will be available to pinch hit on Friday in the series opener against the division-rival San Diego Padres. Martinez should be back in Saturday's lineup for the Dodgers. Martinez took batting practice on Thursday after sitting out the entire series this week […]

Max Muncy To Miss Friday's Game

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (wrist) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Diego Padres. This doesn't come as a surprise after Muncy exited early on Thursday after getting hit by a pitch in the wrist. The good news is, the X-rays came back negative, so it sounds like […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/4/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/4/23 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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Shohei Ohtani, Clayton Kershaw, Shane McClanahan, Joe Ryan, more

As the weekend approaches, there are plenty of big-name fantasy pitchers dealing with ailments. Fantasy managers will be happy to get some of these key players back, but some of them are still set to be out for a little bit longer. We have the latest updates. Let's take a look at the top injured […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Mike Trout, Max Muncy, Byron Buxton, Anthony Rizzo, J.D. Martinez, more

A weekend of great MLB baseball is upon us, but there will be several key fantasy hitters out of action or questionable to play heading into Friday's slate of games. It's the time of year when fantasy managers must lock in and stay up to date with the latest injury headlines. Let's take a look […]

Emmet Sheehan Records Multi-Inning Save Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan completed the last four innings of Thursday's 8-2 win over the Oakland Athletics, striking out two while allowing a walk and a pair of runs, but earned his first save of the season. The 23-year-old made seven starts to begin his Major League career, but he owns a 5.63 […]

Josh Bell and Jake Burger Traded to Marlins: Fantasy Baseball Impact

The Marlins are trying this season! After a successful first half of baseball, Miami's perennial bottomfeeder has taken the necessary steps to put a winning product on the field at the deadline. After acquiring closer David Robertson from the Mets just a few days prior, Miami set out to grab multiple power bats who can […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Friday, August 4, 2023

Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Friday, August 4, 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 […]

Max Muncy Leaves Early After Hit By Pitch

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (wrist) left the game early on Thursday against the Oakland Athletics after he was hit by a pitch on the left wrist, and he was diagnosed with a left-wrist contusion. Muncy walked in two of his plate appearances and scored a run in Thursday's contest before leaving early in […]

Walker Buehler On "The Verge" Of Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that right-hander Walker Buehler (elbow), who is trying to come back from Tommy John surgery, is "on the verge" of starting a minor-league rehab assignment. However, Roberts isn't ready to pinpoint a specific date. The Dodgers are hoping to have Buehler back as a starter in September. The […]

Clayton Kershaw Expected To Return To Rotation Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that left-hander Clayton Kershaw's (shoulder) simulated game on Thursday went well. He will throw a bullpen session in a few days and should return to the team's starting rotation next week. Kershaw hasn't pitched for the Dodgers since June 27 due to left-shoulder inflammation, but it sounds as […]

J.D. Martinez Likely To Return On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (hamstring) is likely to return to the starting lineup this Saturday against the division-rival San Diego Padres, according to manager Dave Roberts. Martinez hasn't played since Sunday due to left-hamstring tightness, but he's going to avoid the injured list and return this weekend after a bit of rest […]

Michael Busch - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Michael Busch, 2B, Los Angeles Dodgers ANALYSIS: Well, the trade deadline has come and gone, but Michael Busch still remains in Triple-A for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Getting him out of Los Angeles and into an organization that could actually play him regularly at the Major League level was something I was hoping for, […]

Overvalued, Undervalued Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Fantasy Baseball (Week 19)

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 […]

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

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the August update of our MLB team's dynasty fantasy baseball prospects rankings for the 2023 season. Now that the ever-exciting MLB trade deadline has come and gone, 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 […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Trevor Story, Gregory Santos, Randal Grichuk, Logan Allen, more

Welcome RotoBallers to our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings list for Week 20 - July 31 through August 6 to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. The MLB trade deadline is over, and we have seen significant roster shakeups, such as Justin Verlander, Max […]

Michael Busch Hits Sixth Homer In Past Nine Games

Los Angeles Dodgers second base prospect Michael Busch hit his 19th home run of the season, his sixth home run of the last nine games for Triple-A Oklahoma. He was 2-for-5 with two RBI. The 25-year-old has had two major-league stints this season, slashing .200/.294/.267 with a 31.4% strikeout rate in 15 games with Los […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Shane McClanahan, Liam Hendriks, Marcus Stroman, Julio Urias, more

Well removed from the MLB All-Star Break, the fantasy baseball season is heating up quickly. This week, our list of stud pitchers in the injury headlines is more stacked than ever before. That said, fantasy managers are in for a tough challenge, but we have the latest update on them all. Let's take a look […]

Today's MLB Betting Picks - Odds, Expert Predictions, and Best Bets (08/03/23)

It's an 11-game Thursday, Aug. 3 schedule as we get our usual dose of afternoon and evening baseball with the Phillies and Marlins getting us started at 12:10 pm ET while the Dodgers and A's complete the slate beginning 10 hours later. Below are today's top free MLB picks and analysis for this lengthy day of major […]

Florio's Bullpen Report: Trade Deadline Shakes Things Up!

I have been talking about how the reliever market was going to undergo a huge shakeup because of trades for weeks - if not months now. And while it took longer than expected, the trade deadline did not disappoint.  Many relievers were traded, which means if you need saves now is the time to strike. […]