Marcus Stroman Lasts Just Three Innings On Sunday

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman lasted just three innings in the Mets 4-2 loss to the Phillies on Sunday. He was making his first start since his June 22 start against the Braves in which he left early after one inning due to left hip soreness. Stroman allowed two earned runs on five […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/28/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a solid nine-game slate tonight. It would be 11, but FanDuel deemed the early starts in Colorado and Cincinnati offensive and left them off the slate. Too bad. We don't get Coors on this slate. Don't worry. There are still some decent options out there. We'll start where we always do: with the […]

Jonathan Villar Set For Rehab Assignment This Week

New York Mets infielder Jonathan Villar (calf) is expected to report to Triple-A Syracuse for a rehab assignment sometime this week. He was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a strained right calf. The 30-year-old is slashing .246/.333/.410 with six home runs, 15 RBI, 29 runs scored, and eight stolen bases across […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 14

Welcome to Week 14! We have cleared the halfway mark of the regular season, and time is flying! I'm excited for the handful of names I'm going to write up in this piece. Various pitchers from all kinds of different backgrounds have burst onto the scene lately and I think we can really find some […]

Points League Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 14

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 14

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 14 of the MLB season (6/28 through 7/4). This weekly piece should be helpful for anyone looking to gain an edge in their league. If you need a fill-in for an injured player or want to exploit some plus matchups in order to gain an edge […]

Mets Hope To Activate Brandon Nimmo On Tuesday

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas said the team is hoping to activate outfielder Brandon Nimmo (finger) from the injured list on Tuesday. Nimmo has been out of action since early May with a detached ligament in his left hand. The 28-year-old should be added immediately if he's lingering on your league's waiver wire, especially […]

J.D. Davis To Start Rehab Assignment Wednesday

New York Mets third baseman J.D. Davis (finger) plans to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Wednesday. Davis has been out since early may with a sprained left middle finger and was recently moved to the 60-day injured list, but he's eligible to return on July 1 and will likely return to the team […]

Jacob deGrom Allows Two Earned Runs Against Phillies

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom allowed two runs, both earned, over six innings in his Saturday start against the Philadelphia Phillies. It was actually a season-high in earned runs allowed for the hurler, who hadn't allowed a run in eight of his previous 12 starts. The 33-year-old didn't collect the win on the […]

Rookie Report: Prospect Risers and Fallers for Week 13

Welcome to the latest edition of RotoBaller’s Recently Promoted Prospects series for fantasy baseball! Here I discuss some recently promoted MLB prospects and rookies , making note of what I think their upside could be for fantasy baseball managers, and whether they are potential risers or fallers. We have seen 139 rookies make their MLB […]

Video: Week 14 Pitching Adds and Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller discusses the fantasy baseball Week 14 waiver wire and looks at some pitchers to add to your roster. These MLB pitchers should be watched or targeted in your roto, points, H2H points leagues & more. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 6/27/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/27 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 6/27/21 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 […]

MLB Betting Picks for Sunday 6/27 - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

Welcome back to another MLB betting picks article here at RotoBaller! We have a full slate of MLB action on tap today and some games that definitely grab my attention with some elite spots for both hitters and pitchers. I usually play pretty light in DFS on Sunday and focus more on betting - especially […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/27/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, gang! Hope you all had a great Saturday. We have a nice 12-game slate this afternoon, so let's jump right into it and see how we can optimize our DraftKings MLB DFS lineups. We have a slight worry regarding the weather in St. Louis, however, I don't think it'll be enough to prevent […]

Carlos Carrasco Throws Bullpen Session Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) threw a light bullpen session from the edge of the mound on Saturday, but there is still no set timetable for him to start his rehab assignment, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reported. Carrasco hasn't pitched all season due to a hamstring strain and multiple setbacks […]

David Peterson Puts Up Quality Start On Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson went six innings pitched in the second game of a doubleheader on Friday against the Phillies, allowing just one earned run on three hits and two walks while striking out five. The Mets lost 2-1, but Peterson did not factor into the decision. Peterson has now allowed just […]

Francisco Lindor With Two Hits On Friday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 2-for-3 with a double, game-tying RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base in the Mets 2-1 win over the Phillies in the first game of a doubleheader on Friday. Lindor would follow up that performance with an 0-for-4 showing in the nightcap, which the Mets lost 2-1. […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 14

As we move past the 60-game mark, there continues to be an uptick in injuries this year, particularly soft tissue injuries. These injuries include oblique, groin, hamstring, and back injuries. Not all of the injuries are the same for each player and should be treated and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. They should not all be […]

The Bigger Picture - It Isn't Really a Marathon

"It's a marathon, not a sprint." This axiom is one of the most tired expressions in all of baseball and is often used to prevent us from ascribing significance to a slump. The baseball season is the longest among all professional sports, spanning 162 games and six months, not including spring training and postseason action. […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 6/26/21 (Premium Content)

What's up, RotoBallers! We have made it to lucky Week 13, and I'm happy to report that Week 12 was a positive one for the books. We didn't have any massive nights to boost our profits skyward (though Monday was very close), but six out of the 7 nights were positive, and I'm confident that […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Picks for FanDuel, DraftKings - June 26, 2021

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 6/26/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have some good, old-fashioned, wacky slates on Saturday, with the "Main" slate consisting of just four games in the evening. But we're going […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/26 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/26 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 Lineup Picks - Afternoon Slate (6/26/21): DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! We have a big Saturday afternoon slate and the focus of this article will be on the 10-game afternoon slate for DraftKings plugging in plays for the split afternoon slates for FanDuel . We have some good pitching options and good stacks to consider so let's dive on in and […]

Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Saturday 6/26

Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues already have holes to fill with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily fantasy baseball 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 […]

Travis Blankenhorn Called Up From Syracuse

New York Mets second baseman Travis Blankenhorn was recalled from Triple-A on Friday. The 24-year-old, who was optioned just two weeks ago, will suit up for another stint with the big club after Jonathan Villar (calf) was placed on the 10-day injured reserve. The 24-year-old hasn't done much outside of Syracuse, compiling just one hit […]

Jonathan Villar Placed On 10-Day Injured List

New York Mets second baseman Jonathan Villar (calf) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to June 22. Villar suffered a right calf strain during Monday's doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves but likely won't need to spend much time on the shelf. However, with the Mets dealing with a plethora of injuries, the […]

Taijuan Walker With Another Solid Start On Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker continued his excellent season in his first year with the Mets in the first game of a doubleheader on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Walker picked up a no-decision, but he struck out five and walked only one while allowing just one earned run in his five innings […]

Noah Syndergaard Does Some Light Jogging

New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (elbow) did some light jogging in the outfield before the first game of the team's doubleheader on Friday against the Philadelphia Phillies. Syndergaard was shut down for six weeks in late-May after experiencing a setback with his surgically repaired right elbow during a rehab start in the minor […]

Jeurys Familia Expected To Return Next Week

New York Mets relief pitcher Jeurys Familia's (hip) inflammation has been subsiding, and the expectation is that he will return from the injured list when he's eligible next week. The Mets are slowing getting healthier as we approach the All-Star break. Familia has a 3.63 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 24:15 K:BB over 22 1/3 innings […]

Marcus Stroman Expected To Make Next Start

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (hip) "expects to make his next start," according to manager Luis Rojas. Stroman, who left his last start early due to left hip soreness, could take the mound next on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. The right-hander gave the Mets and fantasy managers a huge scare in his […]