Brewers Have Released Wade LeBlanc
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Wade LeBlanc has been released by the organization on Thursday. The veteran left-handed starter decided to exercise his opt-out in his minor deal contract. He posted a 3.74 ERA and 1.14 WHIP across four starts at Triple-A Nashville. It's uncertain if he'll draw much interest in free agency, but maybe an organization […]
Daniel Robertson Leaves Early Thursday
Milwaukee Brewers infielder Daniel Robertson (calf) was unable to get through Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres. He was able to collect one hit in two at-bats before departing from the game. Kolten Wong subbed into the game at second base and will likely start there this weekend, assuming Robertson misses time. There should […]
Christian Yelich Sitting Again On Thursday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is getting another day off against Ryan Weathers and the San Diego Padres on Thursday. This will be his second rest day over the last four days. Jackie Bradley Jr. is getting the start in left field and batting seventh in the game. Yelich sat out on Monday, then went […]
NL-Only and AL-Only Waiver Wire for Week 9
With the Major League season moving right along to the last week of May, it seems that we are past the early part of the season and we can start to take how players have performed to this point more seriously. With two full months pretty much in the books, a lot of those with […]
Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Thursday 5/27
Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues, no doubt, already have holes to fill with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider in fantasy baseball daily leagues. Additionally, these recommendations can be useful for fantasy […]
Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 5/27/21 (Premium Content)
Hey RotoBallers! I felt like Week 8 was my time to get back on track. The number 8 is my go-to/lucky number after all. Well, it didn't quite turn out that way. Wednesday was a great day, but everything that surrounded it, including a bloody Sunday, brought us crashing back down to earth. I'm changing […]
MLB DFS Lineup Picks - Early Slate (5/27/21): DraftKings, Daily Fantasy Baseball
Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! We have a split Thursday slate and the focus on this article will on the four/five-game early only slate for both DraftKings and FanDuel. With the Mets and Colorado game being included on DK, they decided to make their slate a five-game slate but the only interest I have in […]
Billy McKinney Batting Cleanup In Mets Debut
New York Mets outfielder Billy McKinney will bat cleanup in his debut with the team against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. McKinney was acquired in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. The Mets sent left-handed pitcher Pedro Quintana to Milwaukee in exchange for McKinney. Over 40 games with the Brewers this year, McKinney […]
Top 50 Fantasy Baseball Prospects for Week 9
The fourth week of the minor league season is now underway. With Saturday’s promotion of Spencer Howard to the Phillies, the Top 50 list has already lost three of its best players out of the Top 10 with Jarred Kelenic and Logan Gilbert recently receiving call-ups. The top of the ranking now features some surprising […]
The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Rankings
With nearly two months in the books, this fantasy season is testing the IL and depth management of most fantasy teams. Being ready with the next man up is critical, with a healthy dose of injury luck helping immensely! All we can do is play our game and stay prepared, so study up with the […]
Hot Fantasy Prospects To Watch For Week 9
Remember how we looked at Vidal Brujan and Alek Manoah in last week's column? Well it turns out those were two good guys to be looking at as one will be getting called up this week and the other could be getting the call very soon. When news broke on Friday that the Rays had […]
Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 5/26/21 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 5/26/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 9-game slate with plenty of value to go around. Unlike Tuesday night's slate, where there was pitching plenty, Wednesday does not […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/26/21): MLB DFS Lineups
Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! It's a nine-game schedule to get us over the midweek hump, and there are intriguing options up and down the pitching roster. Cincinnati and Washington throw out their first pitch at 7:05 pm ET tonight, and then we go all the way through the evening until San Francisco and Arizona take the […]
FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/26/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice
It's Wednesday which means another fun-filled night of MLB DFS action. This Wednesday is unique, however, as one of the most-anticipated games of the season will happen in Houston. That's right, everyone's favorite trash-can banging, sign-stealing lineup will be facing the one man who has been more vocal about the Astros than anyone: Trevor Bauer, […]
Expectations for Injured Players in Fantasy Baseball
Kev Mahserejian (@RotoSurgeon) and NBCSportsEdge/Fantrax writer Jorge Montanez (@Roto_Nino) discuss injured fantasy baseball players and what to expect from them going forward. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM ET, Saturdays from 8-10 AM and Sundays from 7-9 PM. You can also find […]
MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 5/26/21 (Premium Content)
MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 5/26 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. High-Priced Aces These are your studs who are worth paying up for on this slate. It makes sense to deploy these guys as your cash game plays on FanDuel and as your SP1 on DraftKings […]
MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 5/26/21 (Premium Content)
MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 5/26/21 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Top Tournament Stacks for 5/26/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick […]
Billy McKinney Traded To The Mets Tuesday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Billy McKinney was traded to the New York Mets on Tuesday night, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. The Mets sent left-handed pitcher Pedro Quintana to Milwaukee in the deal. The move comes one day after McKinney was designated for assignment by the Brewers, and mere hours after an MRI confirmed that […]
Eric Lauer Will Start For Milwaukee On Wednesday
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Eric Lauer will be recalled from Triple-A on Wednesday and get the start against the Padres, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Lauer has been pretty solid on the mound for Milwaukee when with the team this year, posting a 2.81 ERA with 16 strikeouts in 16 innings of work. Although […]
Manny Pina Smacks Two-Run Home Run In Win
Milwaukee Brewers catcher Manny Pina went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in Monday's 5-3 win over San Diego. Pina hadn't appeared in a game since May 18th but he quickly made an impact Monday with a two-run blast off Blake Snell in the second inning. He has four home runs and eight […]
Willy Adames to the Brewers - Fantasy Impact
We've had quite a few minor trades already happen this season, but on Friday we had the biggest trade yet in terms of potential fantasy impact for this season as the Rays and Brewers completed a four-player deal. Here's how that broke down: Brewers receive: SS Willy Adames, RHP Trevor Richards Rays receive: RHP J.P. Feyereisen, […]
MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 5/25/21 (Premium Content)
MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 5/25 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Overview This is probably the most ace-heavy slate since Opening Day. Tonight we have Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer, Joe Musgrove, Jack Flaherty, Corbin Burnes, Lucas Giolito, Clayton Kershaw, and Kevin Gausman all on the board. […]
DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/25/21): MLB DFS Lineups
We have a 13-game main slate on tap tonight, and it's a doozie. There are a lot of nice pitching options priced all across the board. Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer lead the way up top, but may not be necessary with some of the strong options in the $9K and $8K range, not to […]
MLB DFS Prop Picks for 5/25 - Monkey Knife Fight
Tuesday offers a full slate of Major League Baseball games and Monkey Knife Fight has contests for all of them, meaning lots of chances to play and win! There are some star pitchers on the bump Tuesday, including Jacob deGrom making his return to the Mets. Corey Kluber, Max Scherzer, Aaron Civale, Rich Hill, Jose […]
MLB Betting Picks for Tuesday 5/25 - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines
Welcome to another day of RotoBaller’s free MLB Betting Picks. Our betting team is here to bring you top notch insight, including analysis, trends, stats, and more! A full disclaimer that I'm not even close to a professional, but I thoroughly enjoy doing research and making what I see to be educated picks. There's a lot […]
Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 5/25/21 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 5/25/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have a 13-game slate on tap tonight, so there's plenty of potential value bats to choose from to help you fit in an […]
Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 5/25/21 (Premium Content)
Hey RotoBallers! I felt like Week 8 was my time to get back on track. The number 8 is my go-to/lucky number after all. Well, it didn't quite turn out that way. Wednesday was a great day, but everything that surrounded it, including a bloody Sunday, brought us crashing back down to earth. I'm changing […]
Josh Hader Collects Save No. 11
Milwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader allowed one hit and one walk over one inning Monday, striking out one batter and earning a save over the Padres. Hader coughed up an RBI double to Eric Hosmer but the run was charged to Angel Perdomo who started the inning. It was Hader's 11th save in as many […]
Brandon Woodruff Nearly Flawless In Victory
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (3-2) allowed three hits over seven shutout innings, striking out eight and earning a win over San Diego. Woodruff did not allow an extra-base hit in his terrific outing and only one Padre reached scoring position against him. Through his 10 starts this season, the 6-foot-4 fireballer has allowed […]
Christian Yelich Getting Another Day Off On Monday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is getting the day off on Monday as the team faces Blake Snell and the San Diego Padres. Tyrone Taylor is manning left field and batting third in the game. This was a planned day off for Yelich, who will now sit out for the second time in three days. […]