NFBC Waiver Wire Report for Week 5 - Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball

We have completed another week of MLB action, making it time to make more waiver wire moves. However, things will be slightly different for our weekly look into the high-stakes NFBC landscape. For those that do not know, in the NFBC, there are no IL spots and no trades, making waiver moves a bit different. […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Fantasy Baseball - Week 5

As I sit down to write this article, only one thought comes to mind: Shohei Ohtani remains an absolute marvel. Not only did he pitch seven scoreless innings with no walks, 11strikeouts, and 29 whiffs, but he also led off for a team that scored eight runs, having the highest exit velocity for the game […]

Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

Anthony Aniano's 2022 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent hitters to add for Week 5. Fantasy baseball managers should consider adding these players off the waiver wire if they are available in their leagues. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (SiriusXM channel 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (5/8/22)

Happy Sunday and happy Mother's Day, RotoBallers! I was a bit busy with work yesterday so I was unable to publish an article, but I'm back for this wide Sunday slate of games. Make sure you're following my Twitter, as I can't guarantee that I'll always be able to get the added plays written here […]

Week 5 MLB Injury News and Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Carlos Correa, Jonathan India, Teoscar Hernandez, Andrew Vaughn

It is hard to believe, but we are already in the second week of May. I hope all of your teams have been doing better than the Cincinnati Reds. Soon, we will all know how our fantasy teams are doing and if they have a chance to win it all. Injuries, like every year, continue […]

Starting Pitchers Breaking Out for Fantasy Baseball - The New Strikeout Kings

We are nearly one month into the season and most starting pitchers have three or four starts under their belt. Some big names have dominated out of the gates, while others have faltered. And some lesser-known pitchers have made a splash by piling up some big strikeout totals. I do daily strikeout projections for DFS […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (5/7/22)

It's a soggy Saturday in the Northeastern part of the country and we are likely to see a few more baseball games canceled today. We had six games postponed yesterday and that put a bit of a damper on an otherwise loaded slate of MLB action. If you're not familiar, I'm "Thunder Dan" Palyo and […]

Nick Mariano's Updated Saves+Holds Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitchers

We're back to celebrate the glory that is relief pitchers with another rendition of my top-150 Saves+Holds (Solds) rankings with a month of play in the books. I know there are dozens of you out there who play in formats with SV+HLD, or leagues where Saves and Holds are separate categories. Or maybe you're just […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/6/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. Today we have a massive 13-game slate on tap. That means we should have pitching for days and ways to stack. We have some elite arms tonight in Scherzer, Gausman, and Cole, with some near-elite options. The primary concern for tonight […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (5/6/22)

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! We regressed a bit yesterday, going 1-1 on our plays. Make sure you're following my Twitter, as I can't guarantee that I'll always be able to get the added plays written here in the article, but I will typically add whatever else I'm playing throughout the day. The entire RotoBaller team has […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/5/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/6/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. A planned 14-game slate tonight, but it's looking like a really rough night for weather. I wouldn't use much time in the early afternoon making lineups tonight, just prepare your player pool and then be […]

Edwin Diaz Collects Sixth Save In Comeback Win

New York Mets reliever Edwin Diaz recorded his sixth save of the season on Thursday as his club erased a 7-1 deficit in the ninth to win the ball game 8-7. The right-hander handled his 18-pitch frame with ease by retiring the side in order, which included picking up two strikeouts to give him 21 […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 4

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball, almost as much 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 then see their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/5/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. Today we have a 6-game slate on tap. It is a slate with some excellent, top-tier pitching, making stacking things more interesting. The biggest question will be which high-priced pitchers to target and what value bats to pair with them, as […]

Finding Breakout Hitters for Fantasy Baseball: Chase Rate Early-Season Metrics

In an earlier article on Blast Rate, I mentioned that this was the time of year that some hitting metrics start to stabilize. While many of us want to focus on exit velocity and hard-hit rate because they lead to more exciting outcomes, I think focusing on plate discipline metrics can be just as important. […]

Florio's Bullpen Report: Add Ryan Helsley and Michael King While You Can

The popular fantasy baseball strategies this draft season were to load up on offensive players and those elite relievers who can safely get all the save chances. So far in the first month, offense is historically down and we have seen more bullpens change than stay the same. This is not me knocking the strategies, […]

Trevor May To Be Shut Down At Least Four Weeks

New York Mets relief pitcher Trevor May (shoulder) has been diagnosed with a stress reaction on the lower portion of his humerus bone. The 32-year-old will be shut down for at least four weeks, according to Mets beat writer Anthony DiComo. May had been struggling immensely this year. Prior to receiving an MRI on Wednesday, […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/4/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. As customary, we have an all-day ledger on tap Wednesday, and although DraftKings does not have a full-day slate, FanDuel does. Consequently, today's article will feature picks on both sites for games throughout the day, as even on DK, the suggestions […]

Edwin Diaz Notches Fifth Save Of Season Tuesday

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz picked up his fifth save of the season in Tuesday's Game 1 5-4 win over the Braves. Diaz came in to pitch the ninth up by one. He struck the first two hitters out, allowed a single, and got a groundout to end the game. The 28-year-old has now […]

Carlos Carrasco Throws A Gem On Tuesday

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco went eight innings and allowed no runs, six hits and two walks while striking out five in the Mets 3-0 win over the Braves in the second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday. It was another superb outing for Carrasco, who now owns a 3.30 ERA, 1.00 WHIP […]

Pete Alonso Belts Fifth Homer On Tuesday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 4-for-8 with a home run and three RBI in a twin bill on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves. The Mets took both games against the Braves on Tuesday, aided by Alonso's solid night. Over the first 26 games of the season, Alonso now has five homers, 21 […]

Seth Lugo Records Second Save On Tuesday

New York Mets pitcher Seth Lugo allowed one hit across a scoreless inning to earn the save in Tuesday's Game 2 win over the Atlanta Braves. Edwin Diaz pitched Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader, and manager Buck Showalter turned to Lugo to close out the nightcap. The 32-year-old retired three of four hitters he faced […]

Eduardo Escobar In A Power Slump

New York Mets third baseman Eduardo Escobar went 1-for-4 against the Atlanta Braves in the 5-4 victory on Tuesday. His hit was an RBI single in the first inning. Escobar currently doesn't have an extra-base hit in his past five games, and his only home run of the season came on April 21. The 33-year-old […]

J.D. Davis Isn't Starting Game 1 On Tuesday

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis isn't in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves. The 29-year-old is batting .200 with a .333 on-base percentage, a home run, and a stolen base in 36 plate appearances this season. Davis previously started Monday's contest against Atlanta but will be […]

Luis Guillorme In Tuesday's Game 1 Lineup

New York Mets infielder Luis Guillorme is in the starting lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves and right-hander Charlie Morton. The 27-year-old is batting .258 with a .361 on-base percentage in 37 plate appearances for New York. He's hitting eighth and starting at shortstop on Tuesday. The infielder has […]

Brandon Nimmo On The Bench Tuesday For Game 1

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo isn't starting the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves. Right-hander Charlie Morton is on the mound for Atlanta. The 29-year-old will head to the bench with Travis Jankowski starting in center field and batting leadoff instead. Nimmo is batting .254 with a .369 on-base percentage and […]

Starling Marte Hitting Seventh Again In Game 1

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte is hitting seventh in the batting order for the third straight contest for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves and right-hander Charlie Morton. Marte was previously hitting second behind Brandon Nimmo. The 33-year-old veteran has a .237 average (22-for-93) with two home runs, 18 […]

Trevor May Slated For An MRI On Tuesday

New York Mets relief pitcher Trevor May (triceps) will undergo an MRI on his right arm on Tuesday. The 32-year-old has been struggling over the first month of the year, pitching to an 8.64 ERA and a 1.92 WHIP over 8.1 innings. On Monday night, he spoke to reporters and stated, "I'm not feeling 100 […]

David Peterson To Be Called Up For Tuesday's Doubleheader

The New York Mets will be calling up starting pitcher David Peterson from Triple-A on Tuesday. He will start one of the games in the Tuesday's doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves while Carlos Carrasco will start the other game. Peterson made three appearances (two starts) with the Mets this year before he was sent down […]

Robinson Cano Designated For Assignment

The New York Mets designated second baseman Robinson Cano for assignment on Monday. The Mets still owe Cano close to $39 million. The Mets had to cut their roster down from 28 players to 26 on Monday, and the 39-year-old is the odd man out. Cano missed all of last season while being suspended for […]