Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 6/18/21 (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. […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/18/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 6/18 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 Friday 6/18 - Moneylines, Totals, and Runlines

Last Friday and Saturday saw us go 4-for-7 to have a profitable start to the weekend. One more Tarik Skubal strikeout and two more from Wade Miley (who only fanned three in seven innings) would've made it a big couple of days. But despite Miley not hitting the over, the Angels comeback win and the […]

Marcus Stroman Takes Hard Luck Loss Thursday

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman went seven strong innings against the Cubs on Thursday, allowing just two earned runs, four hits, and one walk in the Mets 2-0 loss. Stroman tied his season-high with eight strikeouts as well. Despite the excellent start, Stroman was outdueled by Kyle Hendricks, dropping his record to 6-5 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/18/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! We are kicking off the weekend with a massive 15-game slate. That's right: 30 teams, 30 pitchers, and a myriad of avenues to construct a DFS lineup. Four games on the East Coast kick it off at 7:05 pm ET, and we go through the entire night until the Reds-Padres, and Rays-Mariners […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (6/18/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have a full 15-game slate Friday night, and there are a number of factors that should make it a fun evening from a DFS perspective. Not only will differentiation in tournaments obviously not be an issue, but there are also a number of struggling and/or inexperienced pitchers on the hill. Additionally, Camden Yards, Coors […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Friday 6/18

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 […]

Jeff McNeil Expected Back By Monday

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (hamstring) is expected to rejoin the team by Monday night's meeting against Atlanta. There is also a chance the slugger could make it back for the series finale against the Nationals on Sunday, which is good news considering the Metropolitans will play two games on Saturday. McNeil has […]

Unclear What Is Causing Jacob deGrom's Shoulder Issue

Two doctors examined the MRI results of New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) on Thursday and had the same prognosis from the imaging. Specifically, that deGrom's shoulder is fine and that there is no concern. As a result, the Mets don't know what is causing deGrom's discomfort, according to manager Luis Rojas. Despite […]

Doctor Finds No Issues With Jacob deGrom's Shoulder

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) was examined by a doctor on Thursday who found no issues with his shoulder, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Heyman adds that the Mets will have him see another doctor for a second opinion, but it appears that everything is looking good for deGrom after […]

Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Thursday 6/17

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 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 […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/17/21): MLB DFS Lineups

We have an 8-game main slate on tap tonight. As of now, it appears to be a very straightforward slate with the Braves in an absolute smash spot and Coors being the attraction most will flock to in stacks. So, I am fading Coors bats and loading up on the Braves and the red hot […]

Kevin Pillar With Another Big Night On Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar went 2-for-4 with a home run, double, two RBI, and two runs scored in the Mets 6-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. Pillar's home run was his fifth of the season. He now owns a .250/.289/.430 slash line with the five homers, 17 RBI, 18 runs scored, […]

Edwin Diaz Picks Up 14th Save On Wednesday

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz picked up a one-out save on Wednesday preserving the Mets 6-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Diaz needed just four pitches to convert his 14th save of the season after reliever Drew Smith made things interesting in the top of the ninth inning which began with the Mets […]

Dominic Smith Homers Again On Wednesday

New York Mets outfielder Dominic Smith went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two RBI in the Mets 6-3 win over the Cubs on Wednesday. It was Smith's second home run in three games, as his bat has gotten hot during this four-game series against Chicago. He is 4-for-9 with two home runs and […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 6/17/21 (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. […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 6/17/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's Thursday, so you know what that means: Day Baseball! As has become the norm, DraftKings has created a split slate but this time we have only two games in the afternoon and seven at night, so it feels like a relatively normal slate. The […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 6/17 - Monkey Knife Fight

The 2021 MLB Season is moving along nicely and we are having a ton of fun with pitcher strikeouts props so far. We will be here week in and week out offering up advice for some of the best prop picks in the industry with Monkey Knife Fight. Our friends at Monkey Knife Fight offer […]

Jacob deGrom Shoulder Injury Doesn't Seem To Be Serious

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) underwent testing after the game and it appears the shoulder ailment that caused his early exit on Wednesday is not serious, according to Justin Toscano of northjersey.com. deGrom said after the game that testing has ruled out anything serious, and he will undergo further evaluations on Thursday. […]

The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Rankings

Holy cow, it's the middle of June! The season's halfway point is coming into view, and with it will come a full top-500 overall re-roll of ranks. For now, you'll have to simply enjoy my weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks, where we take stock of my top 101 SPs moving forward. With two and a half […]

Jacob deGrom Leaves Early With Shoulder Soreness

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) left Wednesday's start against the Cubs early with right shoulder soreness. The ace was red-hot prior to getting the plug pulled, recording eight strikeouts throughout just three innings of work before being replaced by Sean Reid-Foley. This obviously isn't good news, primarily since the veteran has already […]

Miguel Castro Available Out Of The 'Pen On Wednesday

New York Mets right-handed relief pitcher Miguel Castro (neck) is available out of the bullpen on Wednesday, according to manager Luis Rojas. Castro had been unavailable the past two games due to neck stiffness, which has now improved. The Mets bullpen has been taxed the past few games, so Castro's return should help preserve some […]

Mets Hopeful Carlos Carrasco Can Return In July

New York Mets starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco (hamstring) has restarted his throwing program. Carrasco, currently on the 60-day injured list, has started throwing off of flat ground again. While it is not a true bullpen session off of the slope of a pitching mound, it is a step in the right direction. The Mets reportedly […]

Michael Conforto To Begin Rehab Assignment

New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) will reportedly start a rehab assignment with the club's Triple-A affiliate on Wednesday. North Jersey Media Group's Justin Toscano reported in a tweet that manager Luis Rojas had announced the news. Also, per Toscano's tweet, Conforto could join the Mets next week. Getting Conforto back in the lineup soon […]

Dellin Betances Hit Hard In Rehab Outing

New York Mets relief pitcher Dellin Betances (shoulder) allowed five runs on Wednesday for Single-A St. Lucie. Betances walked two, allowed three hits and recorded only one out in his appearance. Betances has appeared in only one game this season on April 7 and has been sidelined since with a right shoulder impingement. The oft-injured […]

James McCann Reaches Base Twice In Mets Victory

New York Mets catcher James McCann went 1-for-3 with a single and walk in the Mets 3-2 win over the Cubs on Tuesday. McCann also made a critical play at the plate in the ninth inning to preserve the Mets win when Jake Marisnick was thrown out trying to score from first base on a […]

Francisco Lindor Reaches Base Three Times Tuesday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor went 1-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in the Mets 3-2 win over the Cubs on Tuesday. Over his past 15 games, Lindor has posted a .316/.400/.579 slash line to go with three home runs, six RBI, and 15 runs scored. He has seen his batting average […]

Jonathan Villar Remains A Special Talent For Mets

New York Mets third baseman Jonathan Villar went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, and a run scored in the Mets 3-2 win over the Cubs on Tuesday. Villar remains an excellent table-setter for the Mets primarily playing third base while J.D. Davis (hand) remains sidelined on the injured list. Over his last 15 games, […]

Pete Alonso Drives In Three Against Cubs

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 1-for-3 with three RBI, driving in all three runs in the Mets 3-2 win over the Cubs on Tuesday. Alonso has been hot of late, slashing .320/.379/.720 over his past seven games, with three home runs and nine RBI over 25 at-bats. Overall on the season, Alonso […]

Taijuan Walker With Another Stellar Performance

New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker went seven innings on Tuesday against the Cubs allowing just five hits and two earned runs while striking out 12 in the Mets 3-2 win. Walker improved to 6-2 on the season and remains the Mets best free-agent signing from this past offseason. Walker has been one of […]