Potential Hitter Breakouts for Fantasy Baseball - Samulski Custom Leaderboard
When the summer months hit, it can sometimes be hard to think of where to look to find fantasy diamonds in the rough. Should we still be looking at year-to-year changes? Should we be using the last month's surface-level stats? Should we use Statcast x-stat leaderboards or the rolling windows? Instead of doing any of […]
Michael Wacha To Be Skipped Due To Shoulder Fatigue
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael Wacha (shoulder) is dealing with right-shoulder fatigue, according to manager Bob Melvin. The plan is for Wacha to skip one start and then return to the team's rotation. It's why the Padres are calling up rookie right-hander Matt Waldron from Triple-A El Paso to make his major-league debut in […]
Matt Waldron To Start On Saturday
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Matt Waldron is being recalled to take the mound against the Washington Nationals on Saturday. The left-hander is one of the few minor leaguers that feature a knuckleball. Now, Waldron will be the only current MLB player to have one. This season, Waldron holds a 7.02 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and […]
MLB Underdog Predictions - Today's DFS Prop Picks for Friday, June 23, 2023
Welcome to our Underdog Fantasy MLB DFS prop picks for Friday, June 23, 2023. Welcome back to our DFS series covering Underdog Fantasy contests! We will continue to focus on the MLB DFS props offered on Underdog called Higher/Lower (Over/Under). Higher/Lower is traditional over/under DFS prop picks - whether you think pitchers and hitters will […]
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/23/23
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/23/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's a 10-game main slate tonight on both sites at 7:05 - let's go! Starting Pitchers Each day we try to give you some pitchers to target at each price tier, starting with the […]
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/23/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
It's a fantastic Friday, RotoBallers. We have a juicy 10-game slate to attack tonight and I'll be taking you through the pitchers, hitters, and stacks that I like the best. Let's get to it! This article contains my picks for the 10-game main slate on Friday, June 23, 2023, for both DraftKings and FanDuel, which […]
Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (6/23/23)
We're back with five prop bets to consider for another loaded Friday night in MLB. Although I've gone heavier on hitter prop bets in a couple of my recent articles, I'm reversing that trend tonight. There are three pitcher scenarios I'm interested in, including one where I see a right-hander playing a part in the […]
Padres vs. Nationals Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/23)
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Washington Nationals vs. San Diego Padres, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Friday, June 23rd 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]
Stash James Wood in Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook
James Wood is one of the top prospects for the Washington Nationals and currently plays for the Harrisburg Senators at the AA level. He was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the second round of the 2021 MLB Draft. The 20-year-old outfielder was part of the Juan Soto trade that saw other top Padres […]
Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include: Gavin Williams, Emmet Sheehan, Eddie Rosario, Henry Davis
Welcome RotoBallers to our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings list for Week 14 - June 19 through June 25 to help you stay on top of the waiver wire. Cleveland Guardians' top pitching prospect Gavin Williams made his MLB debut on Wednesday. He allowed four runs on four hits and three walks while striking […]
PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Friday, June 23, 2023
Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Friday, June 23, 2023. The 2023 MLB season is underway here at RotoBaller, and we have you covered with some terrific plays from our friends over at PrizePicks. PrizePicks is a great DFS fantasy picks site where you can choose to select plays in terms of […]
Giants vs. Padres Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/22)
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the San Diego Padres vs. San Francisco Giants, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Thursday, June 22nd 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we […]
Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (6/22/23)
The hot streak ended yesterday as I went 1-2 in props. Over the last four weeks, in my articles at RotoBaller, I am now 22-4. As always, I have a few pitcher props for you today and my to-get-a-hit parlay. I want to get back on track today and start a new win streak. Hopefully, […]
Hot MLB Prospects To Know For Fantasy Baseball - Week 13
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 13 of the fantasy baseball season, and while there has already been plenty of action in the majors, we can't ignore some of the top prospect performances that took place in the minor leagues during Week 12. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have […]
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/22/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
It's a slower Thursday than last week. The main slate gets underway early today as only three games populate the late slate. As usual, I am here all day with you at RotoBaller to attack these DFS slates. We can still have some fun with this! This article contains my picks for the five-game main […]
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/22/23 (Premium Content)
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 6/22/23 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Thursday, Rotoballers! There are eight games in total as we prepare for the final weekend of June. There are five early games and three evening games, and each site has a different setup. On […]
PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Thursday, June 22, 2023
Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Thursday, June 22, 2023. The 2023 MLB season is underway here at RotoBaller, and we have you covered with some terrific plays from our friends over at PrizePicks. PrizePicks is a great DFS fantasy picks site where you can choose to select plays in terms of […]
Main Slate - DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/21/23): 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 several games scattered throughout the day, we're left with […]
Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (Week 13)
Welcome to summer, RotoBallers, as we crank up the heat with another edition of my weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks breakdown. The temperature is finally climbing here in New England as the fantasy season's third month hits its home stretch. See how your pitching staff stacks up against my two cents going into […]
Tirso Ornelas Making Progress In Double-A
San Diego Padres outfield prospect Tirso Ornelas is a Mexican-born ballplayer who signed with the club in 2017. He has developed nicely in San Diego's farm system, reaching Triple-A for three games in 2022 before ultimately returning to Double-A this season. The left-handed hitter made impressive progress last season by dropping his strikeout rate to […]
Seth Lugo Activated And Starting On Tuesday
The San Diego Padres reinstated right-hander Seth Lugo (calf) from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and designated right-hander Nabil Crismatt for assignment in a corresponding move. Lugo will make his return and make the start on the road on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants. He will not be a recommended fantasy streamer against […]
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/20/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! We have another full slate this Tuesday evening featuring an ace in Gerrit Cole and a couple of other right-handed pitchers who could cause their opponents some difficulty tonight. The weather looks good, although I'd watch the Washington and Cleveland games. I will cover the 11-game slate starting at 7:05 pm in this article. […]
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 6/20/23 (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! All 30 teams are in action on the eve of the summer solstice. So there's plenty of daylight to play baseball and plenty of baseball to score DFS points. Four of the 15 games start earlier than the usual 7 PM […]
Week 13 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include: Emmet Sheehan, Gavin Williams, Samad Taylor, Luis Matos
Welcome back RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 13 -- June 19 through June 25. The MLB All-Star break is a few weeks away, and now is the time to start searching the waiver wire for players who can instantly help your fantasy teams as we move closer to the second […]
MLB Underdog Predictions - Today's DFS Prop Picks for Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Welcome to our Underdog Fantasy MLB DFS prop picks for Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Welcome back to our DFS series covering Underdog Fantasy contests! We will continue to focus on the MLB DFS props offered on Underdog called Higher/Lower (Over/Under). Higher/Lower is traditional over/under DFS prop picks - whether you think pitchers and hitters will […]
Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 13
Welcome to Week 13 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of June 19 - June 25, looking at players below ~50% rostered for ESPN, Yahoo!, or Fantrax. We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver […]
Ha-Seong Kim Returns on Monday
San Diego Padres second baseman Ha-Seong Kim is back in the starting lineup Monday night against the rival San Francisco Giants. Kim mostly got the afternoon off on Sunday, entering the game as a defensive replacement for fellow second baseman Rougned Odor but did not get a chance to make a trip to the plate. […]
Gary Sanchez Back Behind The Plate On Monday
San Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez is back in the starting lineup on Monday, hitting sixth against the Giants' Ryan Walker. Sanchez didn't start Sunday's series finale with the Tampa Bay Rays but did enter the game as a pinch-hitter, only to strike out in his lone plate appearance on the afternoon. The former Yankee […]
Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 13
It's a new week, RotoBallers! We are looking ahead at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 13 -- Monday, June 19 through Sunday, June 25. For those new to this series, each week our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good matchups and can be considered as […]
Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (June 19 - June 25)
Welcome back to our Two-Start Pitcher Streamers article - Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts for Week 13, from June 19 to June 25. With plenty of teams with seven games on their schedule this week, we're looking at a bunch of two-start pitchers. There are a few risky starts this week, but there are also […]