Francisco Alvarez Leaves After Being Hit In Hand

New York Mets rookie catcher Francisco Alvarez (hand) left Tuesday's game early against the New York Yankees after being hit in the hand. Omar Narvaez replaced him behind the plate. It added injury to insult for Alvarez, who went 0-for-5 with four strikeouts before getting injured. Until we know more regarding Alvarez's injury, consider him […]

Luis Guillorme Expected To Miss 4-6 Weeks

Imaging revealed that New York Mets third baseman Luis Guillorme (calf) has a Grade 2 strain of his right calf, which is expected to keep him sidelined for four to six weeks. Guillorme is going to miss well beyond the 10 days on his injured-list stint, and he might not even be able to return […]

Starling Marte Works Out Tuesday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (head) did some hitting and ran the bases at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday. It's good news for Marte, who is currently on the injured list due to migraines, but he's eligible to return to the team on Thursday. It remains to be seen if Marte will actually return to […]

Tommy Pham Not Ready To Return

New York Mets outfielder Tommy Pham (groin) remains out of the starting lineup on Tuesday with the team taking on the New York Yankees. Pham was a pinch-hitter in Sunday's series finale against the Boston Red Sox, but he'll have to wait another day to get back into the starting lineup after dealing with a […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 7/25/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! There are a dozen games to pick from as we formulate our DFS lineups tonight. With the trade deadline approaching, staying glued to the team's lineup announcements is critical. Tonight's action starts at 7:05 PM EST as the Rockies face the Nationals in […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 18

Welcome to Week 18 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of July 24 - July 30, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN, Yahoo!, or Fantrax. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because we know […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/24/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/24/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have eight games on Monday night, which actually makes for a nice little slate. Some spots are obvious, but we will have to work a little harder to be different in tournaments. I've got […]

Week 18 Waiver Wire Rankings - Trevor Story, Sal Frelick, Triston Casas, Alex Kirilloff, Patrick Sandoval, Bryan Woo, more

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of the fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 18 -- July 24 through July 30. We are a week away from August, leaving just over two months left of the regular season. More top prospects are being called up to the big leagues, and some are producing for […]

Ronny Mauricio Hits Walk-Off Home Run

New York Mets prospect Ronny Mauricio slugged his 16th home run of the season on Saturday, claiming a walk-off victory for Triple-A Syracuse. The heralded shortstop is now slashing .295/.340/.511 through 85 games this season. Mauricio's exceptional power output is nothing new, featuring 60-grade power and coming off a 26-home run 2022 campaign. He's also […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 18

This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 18 -- July 24 through July 30. Whether your team is derailed by injuries or you’re simply ready to give up on your draft day darlings, navigating the waiver wire will be crucial to finding long-term success in fantasy baseball.  As […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (July 24 - July 30)

Welcome back to our Two-Start Pitcher Streamers article - Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts for Week 18, from July 24 to July 30. With few teams with seven games on their schedule this week, we're looking at fewer two-start pitchers than usual. But there are also far more streamable two-start pitchers than usual, giving you […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 18

We’re coming up on Week 18 of the fantasy baseball season. Trade deadline rumors might be fogging up your fantasy brain, but it's time to lock back in. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will outline the upcoming schedule, two-start pitchers, […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (7/23/23)

It's weird because sometimes we will get a slate full of good pitchers and it's hard to find a few props to like because of the matchups or because the books are getting better and better at adjusting the lines for pitchers as the season goes along. Today is a weird day because we don't […]

Luis Guillorme Placed On Injured List

New York Mets infielder Luis Guillorme (calf, ankle) has been placed on the injured list following an injury he suffered during Saturday's game. The 28-year-old appeared to hurt his calf or ankle while trying to field a grounder that hit off his body. The Mets haven't officially announced who they will recall in a corresponding […]

Video: Pitchers Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 18 Free Agent Adds

Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller breaks down some of his must-have Week 18 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent adds for pitchers - 2023 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and waiver wire advice for pitchers that are emerging. These MLB players should be watched, stashed, or targeted in your roto, points, H2H points leagues, […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/22/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top […]

Giants Looking At Justin Verlander

The San Francisco Giants are among the teams evaluating New York Mets right-hander Justin Verlander as a trade-deadline candidate if he's willing to waive his no-trade clause, according to sources. In his first year in the Big Apple, Verlander has a 3.47 ERA (3.98 FIP), 1.16 WHIP, 26 walks and 70 strikeouts in 83 innings […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Max Fried, Cedric Mullins, Jarred Kelenic, Shane Bieber, Aaron Judge and more

The good news regarding players coming back after the All Star break already seems like a long time ago, as many new players have hit the IL. The extent of their injuries range from a possible short stint on the IL to being out until mid September. At this point in the season, when you […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Sean Murphy, Edouard Julien, Will Brennan

Welcome RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball breakout hitters article for Week 17. As always, we are here to bring you a few MLB hitters whose advanced metrics are popping out. My name is Joshua Costello, and I will be giving you 3-5 hitter names that seem to have sustainable improved production this season. Most of […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (7/22/23)

It's Saturday, RotoBallers! I’m excited to be delivering free MLB betting content all season long. I bring a background in betting on MLB in various capacities, most notably competing in the DraftKings DFS live final last year. I'm looking to build off that momentum and capitalize on this baseball season again, and I'm including you […]

Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball? Druw Jones, Brooks Lee, Dylan Lesko, Owen Murphy, more

Major League Baseball has now passed the midseason point, and multiple prospect promotions have occurred over the last week. This will be something to watch over the next couple of weeks before the trade deadline, as teams attempt to showcase potential "trade bait" players. The biggest baseball even that affected the minor leagues recently was […]

Tommy Pham Not In Lineup Against Boston

New York Mets outfielder Tommy Pham (groin) is not in the starting lineup on Friday as the team takes on the Boston Red Sox. Pham tweaked his right groin in the game on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox and will unsurprisingly sit out this contest. The 35-year-old also tweaked the same side of his […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Christian Encarnacion-Strand, CJ Abrams, Chas McCormick, More

Welcome RotoBallers to our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings list for Week 18 - July 17 through July 23 to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. The Reds called up top prospect Christian Encarnacion-Strand on Monday. He went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/21/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/21/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's Friday, so the main slate is fairly large but a tad smaller than usual. It's an 11-game slate on both sites that locks at 7:05. Let's get it, fam.   Starting Pitchers Each day […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Yordan Alvarez, Starling Marte, Jose Altuve, Jarred Kelenic, more

Heading into the weekend, there is no shortage of key MLB position players dealing with injuries. That said, fantasy baseball lineup decisions will be affected, and managers need to be ready to pivot. Let's take a look at injured hitters Yordan Alvarez, Starling Marte, Jose Altuve, Jarred Kelenic, and more. This is our weekly edition […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (7/21/23)

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! As a washed baseball player myself, it's simply not enough to get my fix in a men's league, so here I am betting on the pros from my couch. I'm stoked to be back to provide some MLB picks again this year. We had a rough regular season in the articles in […]

Overvalued, Undervalued Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Fantasy Baseball (Week 17)

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball. It's almost as important 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 witness their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]

Florio's Bullpens and Saves Report for Fantasy Baseball - Post All-Star Break Changes

At this point, I sound like the analyst that cried wolf, but I promise that the relief pitcher trades are coming. With so much of the league bunched together, many teams are waiting until the last possible minute to see if they can go on a run before selling.  But the trades are going to […]

2024 FYPD Targets for Fantasy Baseball Drafts: Top Prospects Include Paul Skenes, Dylan Crews, Wyatt Langford, more

With the Major League Baseball draft now complete, many dynasty leagues are focusing on their First-Year Player Drafts (FYPD). While most leagues will not draft until the offseason, some are drafting now, and it's good to begin looking ahead. While not a ranking piece, this article should give a good idea of the players that […]

Mariners Could Pursue Trade For Mark Canha

Other teams have asked the New York Mets about the availability of outfielder Mark Canha, and a possible match could be with the Seattle Mariners. The Mariners are familiar with Canha from his years in the American League West with the Oakland Athletics and pursued him in free agency two winters ago. The disappointing Mets […]