Jerad Eickhoff To Get Work Sunday Or Monday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jerad Eickhoff could be in line for some work on Sunday or Monday. Taijuan Walker will be on the bump on Sunday for the series finale against Washington, with Eickhoff available out of the bullpen for a long relief session. However, if Eickhoff isn't needed, then he would be available […]

Spin Rate Kings Who May Be Toppled

The talk of the town is spin rate. If you spend any time following MLB discussion, you have certainly heard all about the league's crackdown on pitchers using foreign substances to help their grip and spin on the baseball. Like most other topics, there are lots of people on both sides of the argument. No […]

Jacob deGrom Plays Catch On Sunday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) appears to be in line to make his scheduled start on Monday against the visiting Braves. The ace left Wednesday's matchup against the Chicago Cubs because of shoulder soreness. However, he has successfully completed his between-starts work since then, which included playing catch on Sunday ahead of […]

Video: Week 13 Pitching Adds and Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller discusses the fantasy baseball Week 13 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 […]

FanDuel MLB Lineup Picks (6/20/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

As is customary on Sundays, we have a very large slate to dissect with lots of batting and pitching options for us to consider. We have some good pitching options on this slate so we will need to figure out which one can get us a few strikeouts and a win while also choosing between […]

David Peterson With Another Strong Start On Saturday

New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson went 4 2/3 innings in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday against the Nationals, allowing just one earned run and striking out six. The Mets won 5-1, but Peterson did not factor into the decision. Peterson has now allowed just one earned run over his last […]

Francisco Lindor Belts Two Homers On Saturday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 3-for-5 with two home runs, five RBI, and two runs scored in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday against the Nationals. Lindor accounted for all five runs in the Mets 5-1 victory. Lindor went 1-for-3 in the nightcap, which the Mets dropped 6-2, to finish the […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 6/20/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/20 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 6/20/21 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 DFS Pitching Primer for 6/20 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/20 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 Betting Picks for Sunday 6/20 - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

Happy Fathers' Day to all of you dads out there! I happen to be one as I have two beautiful girls (8 and 2 years old) and I can tell you that being a dad is the hardest job I've ever had but also the most rewarding. I hope you have a chance to spend […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 6/20/21 (Premium Content)

Hey RotoBallers! Hope all is well in your world. Unfortunately it's the same old song and dance over here after Week 11. Six out of the seven days last week were what I would call "productive" in that I either profited some or broke even on a play or two that could've swung either way. […]

Joey Lucchesi Lands On IL With Elbow Inflammation

New York Mets starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi (elbow) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with left elbow inflammation, according to Justin Toscano of NorthJersey.com. The move comes as somewhat of a surprise, as Lucchesi had looked good in his start on Friday night where he tossed 5 1/3 scoreless innings while striking […]

Albert Almora Jr. Activated From IL, Starting Saturday

New York Mets outfielder Albert Almora Jr. (shoulder) was activated from the injured list on Saturday and is back in the starting lineup, according to Justin Toscano of NorthJersey.com. Almora has missed over a month with a shoulder injury after colliding hard with the outfield wall on May 11, but before the injury he was […]

Robert Gsellman To Start Game 2 On Saturday

New York Mets pitcher Robert Gsellman has been named the starting pitcher for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Washington Nationals. Gsellman has made 14 appearances this year (all in relief) and he has a 3.65 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with a 15:7 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He hasn't appeared in a game since June 8. […]

Jeff McNeil Will Be Activated Before Monday's Game

New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil (hamstring) will be activated from the 10-day injured list prior to Monday's game, according to manager Luis Rojas. He has been sidelined since early May due to a left hamstring strain. The 29-year-old will be a significant boost to the lineup that has been crushed by injuries. McNeil should […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Saturday 6/19

Welcome to another edition of our daily fantasy baseball streamers! Are you playing in leagues with daily moves and looking to beef up those rosters? We here at RotoBaller are there for you and all of your streaming needs. Whether you are just trying to get that elusive category win or you are trying to […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 13

We are now almost three months into the 2021 season. We have passed the 60-game mark, the length of the 2020 MLB season. There continues to be an uptick in injuries this year especially because of the broken/unusual offseason the players had, the stopping and going from last year and the return to the daily […]

Bullpen Report: New Closers and Elite Ratio Relievers

MLB is cracking down on sticky substances used by pitchers starting next week. If you are a fan of baseball or fantasy baseball, you have heard this topic discussed pretty much nonstop the last couple of weeks. We have seen spin rates decline for pitchers, especially for starting pitchers, which is going to lead to […]

The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Relief Pitcher Rankings

We are days away from the official start of summer, and that means baseball's halfway mark approaches! Bullpens remain volatile monsters and the trade deadline draws closer so be sure you have the closer heirs on the roster and/or watch list. In the meantime, my top 101 RP Baller Ranks are geared towards traditional 5x5 […]

The Outsiders: Deeper Pitching Prospects to Know for Dynasty Leagues

Welcome the latest update of The Outsiders, where I highlight pitching prospects that should be on your radar in deep dynasty leagues. For "standard" dynasty leagues, we have RotoBaller's Premium Top 250 Dynasty Prospect Rankings, updated and maintained by our prospect guru Marc Hulet. But for you degenerates who participate in the deepest of dynasty […]

Joey Lucchesi With Another Strong Start On Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Joey Lucchesi had another solid outing on Friday against the Nationals pitching 5 1/3 scoreless innings in the Mets 1-0 loss. Lucchesi struck out five while allowing just four hits and two walks. It was his fifth solid outing in a row, though he has not pitched beyond 5 1/3 […]

Edwin Diaz Tagged With Loss On Friday

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz picked up his second loss of the season on Friday in the Mets 1-0 loss to the Nationals. Diaz failed to record an out in the ninth inning. Called on to preserve a 0-0 tie, Diaz (1-2) allowed a walk, two singles, and one earned run giving the […]

Francisco Lindor Back In A Funk At The Plate

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 0-for-4 in the Mets 1-0 loss to the Nationals on Friday. Lindor, who had been hot at the plate during the early part of June, is now hitless in his last three games having gone 0-for-11. He is also slashing just .174/.321/.348 over his last seven games with […]

Mets Remain Undecided On Jacob deGrom Start On Monday

The New York Mets remain undecided as to whether starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) will make his next start on Monday against the Atlanta Braves at home. Despite the fact that deGrom is no longer feeling soreness in his shoulder, and the fact that they are allowing him to continue to throw, the Mets may […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks and Avoids for 6/19/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 6/19 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.      Top Tournament Stacks for 6/19/21 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 DFS Lineup Picks - Early Slate (6/19/21): DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! We have a split Saturday slate and the focus of this article will be on the 8-game afternoon slate for DraftKings while mentioning plays for the split afternoon FanDuel slates. We have some good pitching options and good stacks to consider so let's dive on in and find the best […]

Albert Almora Jr. Travels With Mets To Washington

New York Mets outfielder Albert Almora Jr. (shoulder) joined the team as they traveled to Washington ahead of a four-game series against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo reported via Twitter on Friday. This would indicate that Almora has completed his rehab stint, although he has not been activated from the injured list just yet. While the […]

Jacob deGrom Throwing Off Mound On Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) was at Nationals Park on Friday throwing off a mound in the visiting bullpen ahead of the Mets game against the Nationals. This is deGrom's regular between-starts routine. Despite the inconclusive nature of the existing shoulder issue, the Mets are clearly allowing deGrom to continue to throw […]

Kevin Pillar Out Of The Lineup On Friday

New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar is absent from the starting lineup for Friday's game against Erick Fedde and the Washington Nationals. The team is going with Dominic Smith in left field and Mason Williams in center field. Pillar has been a mainstay in the lineup when healthy this year. He's coming off a solid […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for Friday (6/18/21) - Monkey Knife Fight

Major League Baseball starts early on Wednesday and Monkey Knife Fight has contests running throughout the day, offering loads of opportunities to play and win! Pittsburgh’s Chad Kuhl (6.52 ERA), the Yankees’ Jameson Taillon (5.74 ERA), St. Louis’ Carlos Martinez (5.54 ERA), Texas’ Mike Foltynewicz (5.48 ERA), the Mets’ Joey Lucchesi (5.18 ERA), Detroit’s Jose […]