RIVAL Fantasy MLB DFS Props - Over/Under Picks for Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023

Welcome to our new series covering RIVAL Fantasy picks for MLB! We will focus on two fantasy contest types offered on RIVAL - Challenges and FantasyBook (Over/Under). Challenges are H2H matchups between two MLB players. You choose which one you think will score the most fantasy points, then place a bet to back it. If […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Aaron Judge, Ronald Acuña Jr., Jose Altuve, Salvador Perez, Julio Rodriguez

More than a month of the 2023 MLB season is in the books, but baseball season is a marathon, so there will be plenty of more injuries for fantasy managers to navigate moving forward. Keeping up to date with the latest injury news is always paramount for fantasy success -- and this week's list has […]

Category Boosters - Waiver Wire Hitters to Add for Fantasy Baseball Roto Leagues

We are five weeks into the 2023 season, and by now you probably have a decent feel for how your fantasy teams are shaping up. Roto fantasy baseball has this extra dash of strategy because, at any given time, different teams are looking for different things. In points leagues (or fantasy football), every team just […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/3/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The MLB season has been good to me in the early going, so I'm looking forward to sifting through another crop of games. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's main slate! With matinee baseball spread throughout the day, Wednesday's main slate […]

Real or Fake? Standout Starting Pitchers for Fantasy Baseball (April Edition)

Strong outings from starting pitchers have been hard to come by so far in 2023. The rule changes have really had an impact, and that has affected starting pitchers a ton. You have probably noticed all of this with your own fantasy rotation. Unless you've been very fortunate, you've had more than a couple of […]

Michael King Earns Five-Out Save Tuesday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Michael King certainly earned his second save of the season in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Guardians. King entered the game in the top of the eighth inning up by one with one out and a runner on first. He quickly ended the half with two strikeouts and stayed in […]

Lou Trivino To Have Tommy John Surgery

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced on Tuesday that relief pitcher Lou Trivino (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. Trivino will require right-elbow reconstruction and will miss the rest of this season and likely the first half of next season after recently suffering a setback with his right elbow. There's a good […]

Harrison Bader Activated From Injured List Tuesday

The New York Yankees activated outfielder Harrison Bader (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned infielder/outfielder Franchy Cordero to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following Monday's game in a corresponding move. Bader is expected to make his season debut on Tuesday against the Cleveland Guardians and rookie right-hander Tanner Bibee. The 28-year-old's return is a […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/02/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

There are 12 games on what should be a rather chilly Tuesday MLB DFS slate. This might certainly favor the pitchers but there's value galore at the dish as well. Let's bundle up and get ready to dance! Remember, this 12-game slate locks at 7:05 PM ET on Tuesday, May 2 so be sure to get […]

Josh Donaldson Doing Baseball Activities

New York Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson (hamstring) is currently participating in baseball activities. The 37-year-old is hitting, throwing, and has begun a running program. Donaldson is trying to return from a right hamstring strain that he sustained earlier in the season and has kept him out of action since April 5. Over his five […]

Harrison Bader Could Be Back This Week

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters that outfielder Harrison Bader (oblique) has a chance to return for the team's series against the Tampa Bay Rays beginning on May 5. The 28-year-old is currently on a rehab stint, trying to come back from a left oblique strain that he sustained on March 11 during […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/2/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/2/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have a large slate on tap for this fine Tuesday. There is less rain than there has been in recent days, but we're not in the clear in that regard. The Mets and Tigers […]

Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for BABIP (Week 6)

Welcome back to another edition of RotoBaller’s Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week, I will select one advanced metric, choose two pitchers with strong values and two with poor values, and analyze what those values may mean for future performance. Over the last two weeks, I looked at different components of pitchers' […]

Domingo German Takes Tough No-Decision Monday

New York Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German turned in a gem Monday but unfortunately couldn't come away with the win in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Guardians. German pitched 8 1/3 innings, allowing one run on two hits and a walk with six strikeouts. Closer Clay Holmes came in to blow the save, putting a […]

Clay Holmes Blows Save, Takes Loss Monday

New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes blew his second save of the season and took the loss in Monday's 3-2 game against the Guardians. Holmes entered the game in the top of the ninth inning up by three with one out and a runner on first. The first batter he faced reached on a fielding […]

Aaron Judge Hits Injured List With Hip Strain

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hip strain. The move is retroactive to April 28 while fellow outfielder Franchy Cordero was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. The 2022 AL MVP was not scheduled to be in Monday's starting lineup against the Cleveland […]

Aaron Judge Taking Batting Practice Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (hip) will take batting practice with the team before their game on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians. Judge is not in the starting lineup against Guardians right-hander Cal Quantrill, but he will test his hip in batting practice before the Yankees make a decision on whether to place him […]

Aaron Judge Remains Out On Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (hip) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. The 31-year-old slugger will miss his fourth game in a row due to a mild right hip strain. The Yankees haven't placed Judge on the injured list yet, which means he might require one. Fantasy […]

Yankees Hoping Luis Severino Can Return In 2-3 Weeks

The New York Yankees are hopeful that starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) will be back in their starting rotation within the next two to three weeks, according to manager Aaron Boone. Severino is slated to start a minor-league rehab assignment with High-A Tampa later this week, and barring any setbacks down on the farm, he […]

Decision On Aaron Judge Coming Soon

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the team will make a decision within the next couple of hours about whether to put outfielder Aaron Judge (hip) on the injured list. Judge hasn't played since last Thursday, when he had an awkward head-first slide into third base that led to right-hip discomfort. Even if he […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/1/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/1/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hey RotoBaller Nation, it's Thunder Dan and I am going to be guiding you through our Monday Premium DFS picks every Monday this season! There are 11 games being played today, but just 6 games […]

Carlos Rodon Throws Bullpen Session

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon (forearm/back) threw a bullpen session of 22 pitches on Friday. The 30-year-old is dealing with back soreness and a forearm strain. He underwent a CT scan, which showed no structural irregularities. The former first-round pick has yet to make his season debut. Barring any setbacks, Rodon is trending in […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/1/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, everyone. I hope you had a great weekend filled with baseball. We welcome the work week back with a six-game slate. Today's slate is full of average pitching, as we don't have any true aces to pick from. Luis Garcia is our most expensive arm at $9,200 on DraftKings and MacKenzie Gore at […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for J.D. Martinez, Corbin Carroll, Jacob deGrom, Aaron Judge, Julio Rodriguez

The month of April is over, but as usual, several teams around Major League Baseball are dealing with injuries. While some clubs (and fantasy managers) could be without their top performers for a while, other players are nearing a return. Let's take a look at the latest updates surrounding J.D. Martinez, Corbin Carroll, Jacob deGrom, […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. As baseball's first month comes to an end we all have a chance to check our team's accounting books and easily assess our waiver-wire needs. Don't forget about trade avenues but you know the wire is always there for you. As am I and […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 6

Hey, RotoBallers! Another exhilarating week of baseball is in the books! Balls are flying, and Drew Maggi finally gets the call. Baseball is moving to Mexico City, and Nick Castellanos is the biggest jokester in the game. Now that we've covered the fluff topics, it's time to take a sneak peek at Week 6, running […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers - Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (May 1 - May 7)

Welcome to our fantasy baseball two-start pitcher streamers and waiver wire pickups article for the week ahead - May 1st through May 7th. If you're trying to figure out which pitchers to pick up and start this week, then you've come to the right place. Whether you are in leagues with daily or weekly moves, […]

Luis Severino To Begin Rehab Assignment Soon

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino (lat) is expected to begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday or Wednesday. The right-hander threw a successful 40-pitch bullpen session on Friday. He continues to work his way back from a low-grade lat strain that has held him out of action since March. It appears Severino is close […]

Domingo German - Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 6

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 28% of leagues ANALYSIS: Another repeated name on the list from the last couple of weeks, but German is really showing out every time he takes the hill. Pitcher GS K% Spencer Strider 5 42.6% Jacob deGrom 5 42.2% Zac Gallen 6 36.2% Matt Strahm 5 36.0% Shohei […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 6

Welcome to Week Six and our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitters. We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets 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 […]