Pedro Avila Making The Start Thursday

San Diego Padres right-hander Pedro Avila is getting another start on Thursday against the visiting San Francisco Giants. In his second start of the season and third of his career last weekend against the Milwaukee Brewers, Avila wasn't so hot, giving up five earned runs and two walks in 4 1/3 innings pitched before left-hander […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Ronny Mauricio, Jasson Dominguez, Cole Ragans, Ceddanne Rafaela, Tanner Scott, more

Hey, RotoBallers! Today, we will review our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings list for Week 24 - September 4 through September 10  to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. Some notable prospect notes include the Yankees promoting outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez. At the same time, the Mets will call up […]

Ji Man Choi Begins Swinging

San Diego Padres first baseman/designated hitter Ji Man Choi (ribs) has begun a swinging progression, according to MLB.com, and is looking to return from the injured list by mid-September. The 32-year-old hit the shelf after straining his rib cage earlier this month. Choi has only appeared in 30 contests this season, split between the Pittsburgh […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/31/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! Three games populate the featured contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. There is one game earlier in the day, but it's not a part of either site's main slate. Tonight's action starts at 7:05 PM EST with an East Coast matchup between the […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/31/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We have a very light Thursday today as all eyes will be on the opening of the college football season tonight. MLB only gave us four games and one of them it a matinee. That gives us three games for the main slates on both sites. This article contains my picks for the three-game main […]

Robby Snelling Deals Five Hitless Innings

San Diego Padres pitching prospect Robby Snelling tossed five no-hit innings, issuing three walks and striking out nine hitters during his most recent outing with Double-A San Antonio. The 19-year-old now owns an outstanding 1.80 ERA through 20 starts across three minor-league levels this season. Snelling already ranks as the Padres' top pitching prospect and […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (8/30/23)

As we close in on only a month left of the MLB regular season, we enter a bit of a "danger zone" for bettors as we are often going to run into some money lines at high odds as playoff-bound teams face bottom-dwellers. These are games that I would be extra careful with as anything […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (8/30/23)

Split slate today that is starting at 1:05 p.m. I love it when we get baseball all day long. I feel terrific about the props I will recommend today, and they are my top choices of a couple of options I like. I will get a little different in today's article as I have been […]

Do These Prospects Matter in Fantasy Baseball (Week 23) Jasson Dominguez, Xavier Edwards, Jud Fabian, Jared Jones, more

One thing dynasty league owners have to be aware of is a bias toward a prospect that builds up due to what is known as prospect fatigue. At its base, prospect fatigue is a skewed view of a prospect due to that player being on notable prospect lists for many years or having been a […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/30/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! It's another split day in baseball, and we will all the slates in today's picks. We have nine games in the afternoon competition and six matchups in the evening for the main contests. DraftKings has the traditional two contests in the […]

Jake Cronenworth Likely To Avoid Surgery

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth (wrist) likely won't need surgery to repair a right wrist fracture that he sustained late last week on a hit by pitch. Still, the 29-year-old will be down for a bit, and there's a chance he won't return from the injured list by the end of the season. It's […]

Rich Hill Returning To Padres Rotation On Wednesday

San Diego Padres left-hander Rich Hill will return to the starting rotation for the Friars on Wednesday to face the St. Louis Cardinals on the road. The Padres need another starter after they placed right-hander Yu Darvish (elbow) on the 15-day injured list on Monday. Hill will have a solid matchup against the disappointing Cardinals […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/29/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! We have a 12-game slate tonight, and at first glance, we have a lot of strong arms with great matchups: Dean Kremer versus Cleveland, George Kirby versus Oakland, Alex Cobb versus Cincinnati, and Charlie Morton versus Colorado (I said it.), to name a few. I'm a tournament gal, and while I usually […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (8/29/23)

Happy Tuesday, everyone. I am back today with some MLB bets after writing yesterday's DFS article. What a frustrating DFS slate yesterday was. I nailed the Blake Snell and Grayson Rodriguez combo and singled out two low-owned stacks in the Mariners and Orioles and still got crushed by the Braves chalk. Let’s nail down some […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/29/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! 12 games populate the featured contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. There are a few games earlier in the day, but they are not a part of either site's main slate. Tonight's action starts at 7:05 PM EST with an East Coast matchup […]

Blake Snell Punches Out Nine Over Seven Innings In Victory

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell dominated on Monday, tossing seven shutout innings while limiting the Cardinals to just two hits to go along with nine strikeouts and five walks in a 4-1 victory. While the five free passes are a blemish on the stat line, Snell still handled the Cardinals with ease, limiting […]

Padres Place Yu Darvish On 15-Day Injured List

The San Diego Padres placed right-hander Yu Darvish (elbow) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 26) on Monday with right-elbow inflammation and recalled right-hander Matt Waldron from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Darvish has really struggled in his last three starts, allowing 13 earned runs on 23 hits (two homers) while […]

Week 23 Waiver Wire Rankings: Yennier Cano, Seiya Suzuki, Jordan Wicks, Masyn Winn, Cole Ragans, Jose Siri, more

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of the fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 23 -- August 28 through September 3. The calendar will be turning the page to September in a few days, and expect more big league promotions as MLB teams increase their roster size to 40. With that being said, let's […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 23

We are coming up on Week 23 of the fantasy baseball season. With September nearing, the fantasy baseball playoffs push to the forefront of our brains. But you can't let that stress you out. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/28/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Monday, RotoBallers! 12 games populate the featured contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. There are a few games earlier in the day, but they are not a part of either site's main slate. Tonight's action starts at 7:05 PM EST with an East Coast matchup […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/28/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

We're back at it on a Monday after a great weekend of baseball. I’ve been red hot in DFS and player props, so let’s see if we can keep that running into my four articles this week. Pitching on tonight’s slate will be tough as nothing stands out. I will be mixing and matching tonight […]

Top Waiver Wire Pickups for Strikeouts - Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Outlooks

As August rounds into September, fantasy baseball managers in various positions need to figure out how to best optimize their teams. Those fighting for playoff spots in points leagues should be looking for any and all players who can fill gaps in their lineups. Those in category-based leagues might find themselves in a different situation, […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're no longer stuck waiting for September for prospects to come up! Enjoy this time to speculate on the next generation of ballplayers as we look for a boost across the finish line. And don't let "Shiny Object Syndrome" cause you to only look […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/27/23

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 […]

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups Week 23 (2023)

College football who? NFL who? Sorry, September is for MLB playoff races, and it's going to come down to the wire for a lot of teams. It's certainly an exciting time to be a baseball fan and perhaps a stressful time as well. Not only is the regular season ending, but so is the fantasy […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (August 28 - September 3)

Welcome back to our Two-Start Pitcher Streamers article - Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts for Week 23, from August 28 to September 3. With plenty of teams that have seven games on their schedule this week, we're looking at a variety of two-start pitchers. For those new to this recurring column, each week this fantasy […]

Jake Cronenworth Placed On 10-Day Injured List

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth (wrist) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. This news comes after Cronenworth was hit by a pitch during Friday's game. The left-handed slugger suffered a right wrist fracture during that incident. The Padres haven't given a timetable for his return, but this could be the […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout, Shane Bieber, Kenley Jansen, more

August is coming to a close. The summer is winding down. So too are our fantasy baseball leagues. All the hard work we put in from earlier this year until now is hopefully paying dividends. But an injury here or there down the stretch could ruin what we have built until now. Patience for players […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/26/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Most of the MLB action takes place tonight with eight games in prime time. I'll be a good little degenerate and throw my MLB lineups in, but today is my Opening Day. The last great college football season starts today. However, this MLB slate won't be overshadowed. It's only eight games, but it's loaded! Now […]

Jake Cronenworth Leaves After Hit By Pitch

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth (wrist) left Friday night's game against the Milwaukee Brewers in the top of the ninth inning after he was hit by a pitch in his right wrist area. He was replaced by Jose Azocar, who entered as a pinch-runner. Before leaving early, Cronenworth had gone 1-for-3 in the eventual […]