Early Pitching Outliers: Swinging-Strike Rate vs. Strikeout Rate

It is very early in the season, as the league leaders have made just four starts. Because of this, we have a lot of strangeness in the data that has been generated, especially with pitching, which is an inherently random exercise. One thing that can be a bit random over a small sample size is […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 3

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball, almost as much 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 then see their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]

Updated MLB Prospects Rankings - Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects (Week 3)

Bobby Witt Jr., Julio Rodriguez, and C.J. Abrams may have arrived in The Show already but the Triple-A level (and even Double-A) is littered with prospects looking to have explosive impacts at the MLB level in 2022. Quite a few top prospects are off to strong starts at the Triple-A level -- albeit in small […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 4/29/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/29/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Full Friday slate, 13 games on the slate. It's a beauty, let's try to beat it!   Top Hitters for 4/29/22 I'm going to give you my favorite hitters on the slate here with […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/29/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. Today we have a massive 13-game slate on tap. There are some solid pitching options but no aces, so we shouldn't have to pay a premium for pitching. On the other hand, there are plenty on a slate of this size […]

Bullpen Report: Late-Inning Changes and Long Relievers to Stream

The only constant in life is change. Those are wise words by a Greek philosopher named Heraclitus. What not enough people realize is, that quote was said about bullpen usage and trying to figure them out for fantasy purposes. Ok, maybe it wasn’t, but it should be given all the changes that occur in major […]

James Kaprielian Gives Up Five Runs In Rehab Outing

Oakland Athletics right-handed pitcher James Kaprielian (shoulder) was roughed up in his rehab outing at Triple-A on Wednesday. He pitched four innings and allowed three hits, four walks and five earned runs while recording two strikeouts. He also hit a batter in the game. Kaprielian was sidelined with right shoulder inflammation this spring and he […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/27/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. As customary, we have an all-day ledger on tap Wednesday, and although DraftKings does not have a full-day slate, FanDuel does. Consequently, today's article will feature picks on both sites for games throughout the day, as even on DK, the suggestions […]

Early-Season Small Sample Sizes And Slow Starters: Fantasy Baseball Insider Report

Welcome back to our annual Fantasy Baseball Insider series on RotoBaller.com, where we take you inside Major League Baseball clubhouses, press boxes, and front offices for exclusive insights that provide a completely unique edge on the competition. We give you an all-access pass to information and takes that simply won’t be found anywhere else, along […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/26/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. Today we have an 11-game slate on tap. With 11 games, there will be arguments for many pitchers and many stacks to build around. There is no Coors Field in play, and as of this writing, there are only three-game totals […]

Baller Ranks: Starting Pitchers Top 101 Weekly Rankings

We have another week in the record books for our emerging 2022 MLB season, which yields another dose of my weekly top-101 SP Baller Ranks breakdown. RotoBallers can enjoy my rambling about key movers and then scroll through the top-101 in a table with tiers, ranks, earned value via Fangraphs, and even more notes! You […]

Kevin Smith Could Begin Rehab Assignment This Week

Oakland Athletics third baseman Kevin Smith (ankle) could be sent out on a minor league rehab assignment this week. The 25-year-old has been out for about a week due to a bone bruise in his left ankle. He engaged in some baseball activities this past weekend such as fielding ground balls and taking some swings […]

Dany Jimenez Records His Third Save On Sunday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Dany Jimenez converted his third save in as many opportunities on Sunday. He closed out the team's 2-0 victory over the Texas Rangers, pitching a scoreless ninth inning while allowing two hits. The 28-year-old is clearly a favorite ninth inning option of the team. However, his last two saves have come […]

Points League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 3

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 […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 3

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 […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. What's up, Premium RotoBallers? Are we being patient throughout the month of April, or are we aggressively churning that roster to try to unearth some waiver gems en route to a championship? Whatever your style, I'm here to talk you through my waiver wire […]

2B/SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 3

As we rumble into Week 3 of the baseball season, it's important to remember it's still very early. It may not feel good to be 0-2 or to see your squad in the bottom half of the roto standings, but there are five months of baseball after this week. The ground can be made up in […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 3

Week three of fantasy baseball is upon us, and we have seen a lot of exciting developments on the starting pitcher scene. Plenty of guys are popping up here, especially guys we really weren't tracking much in the pre-season. Finding breakout starting pitchers is one of the most fun parts of the game, and it's […]

NFBC Waiver Wire Report for Week 3 - Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball

We have completed another week of MLB action, making it time to make more waiver wire moves. However, things will be slightly different for our weekly look into the high-stakes NFBC landscape. For those that do not know, in the NFBC, there are no IL spots and no trades, making waiver moves a bit different. […]

Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3

Anthony Aniano's 2022 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent hitters to add for Week 3. Fantasy baseball managers should consider adding these players off the waiver wire if they are available in their leagues. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (SiriusXM channel 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM […]

Week 3 MLB Injury News and Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Ronald Acuna, Eloy Jimenez, Luke Voit, Andrew Heaney, Alex Cobb

We are coming to the end of April, and May is just around the corner. Injuries are beginning to pile up for some teams and sometimes it could be hard keeping up with all of the fantasy-relevant injuries. I will continue to highlight players on the IL with their hopeful return timeframe and the next […]

Nick Lodolo (SP, CIN) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 24% of leagues (Yahoo)/6% of leagues (ESPN) ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Reds fans have pinned their hopes on a somewhat-distant future, because they pretty much have to. While Hunter Greene quickly stole the spotlight with his extraterrestrial velocity and the combo of Jonathan India and Tyler Stephenson make […]

Breakout Hitters to Watch for Fantasy Baseball Week 3

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of my "Breakout Hitters To Watch" series. And just like that, we are on our third version of the weekly breakout hitter watch analysis. For those who are not familiar, I'll be writing this article weekly and it will be published on Thursday mornings. So far, we have identified […]

Pitchers With New Pitches - Should We Care For Fantasy Baseball? Part Two

The new pitch, like the shiny new toy, might be exciting on its own, but it also needs to be a complement to what a pitcher already has. Much like a toy that's the exact same as a toy we already have makes us forget the older toy. So instead of just celebrating that some […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/24/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 4/24/2022 Main Slate at 1:00 pm Eastern Time. The lineup will range from some elite players to mid-priced options, and value plays. The main slate is nine-games on DraftKings and FanDuel. You can also read more DFS advice and lineup picks […]

Ramon Laureano Set For Rehab Assignment Saturday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Ramon Laureano (suspension) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday. He is in line to return as soon as he's eligible, which is on May 8 when the A's face the Minnesota Twins. The 27-year-old has been serving a suspension to begin the 2022 season but should make his […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (4/23/22)

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! We had ourselves another 1-1 day yesterday in the article, finishing 3-3 total including my Twitter plays. Make sure you're following my Twitter, as I can't guarantee that I'll always be able to get the added plays written here in the article. The entire RotoBaller team has been working around the clock […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 4/23/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/23/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 3

All of us here at Rotoballer are so happy that baseball is back! Who else missed the feeling of thinking you figured out a team's bullpen only to see your entire theory go up in flames the very next time there was a save chance? Who else missed the feeling of thinking you found a […]

Paul Blackburn Moves to 2-0 After Thursday's Win

Oakland Athletics right-hander Paul Blackburn earned his second win of the season after defeating the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 on Thursday. The 28-year-old threw five innings of one-run ball while striking out four and allowing just three hits and no free passes. Blackburn has impressive numbers thus far, posting a 1.80 ERA, 25.5 K%, and 0.80 […]