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 […]

Alex Cobb Already Playing Catch

San Francisco Giants right-hander Alex Cobb (groin) is already playing catch and told reporters that he is feeling great. Cobb was placed on the injured list last Tuesday after suffering the injury but it apparently isn't going to force him to miss more than one start. Cobb is expected to be activated from the IL […]

Steven Duggar Lands On 60-Day Injured List

The San Francisco Giants placed outfielder Steven Duggar (oblique) on the 60-day injured list on Friday. Duggar suffered a left oblique injury during Thursday's game against the New York Mets. He will now be out for at least a few months. The team called up outfielder Luis Gonzalez to fill his roster spot. Duggar had […]

Anthony DeSclafani Placed On Injured List On Friday

The San Francisco Giants placed starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani (ankle) on the 10-day injured list on Friday due to right ankle inflammation. The injury flared up for the 32-year-old during his start against the New York Mets on Thursday. The Giants called up fellow right-hander Jakob Junis to fill his roster spot. While it hasn't […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/22/22): 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. With 13 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, no game totals above […]

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

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/22/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I would call this our first true Friday slate. These beautiful nights with 12+ games on the board all crammed into a five-hour window to kick off the weekend. It's just so beautiful. With more […]

Sammy Long Named Giants Starter On Friday

The San Francisco Giants have named left-hander Sammy Long the team's starting pitcher for Friday's game against the Washington Nationals. The 26-year-old has made three appearances so far this year, all coming in relief. He's pitched a total of 2.2 innings, allowing one walk, no hits and no runs while striking out three. He made […]

Cory Abbott Acquired By Giants

The San Francisco Giants acquired right-hander Cory Abbott from the Chicago Cubs on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations, according to sources. The Cubs had designated Abbott for assignment on Saturday, but he will now continue his career with San Francisco. The 26-year-old will likely start his Giants career with Triple-A Sacramento after allowing three […]

Steven Duggar Exits With Injury Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Steven Duggar (oblique) exited the game early on Thursday against the New York Mets with a left oblique injury, according to the team. Duggar appeared to grab at his left side after taking a swing against right-hander Carlos Carrasco. Mauricio Dubon entered in place of Duggar and could see more playing […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 4/21/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/21/22 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 […]

Bullpen Report: Speculating on the Red Sox, Twins, Giants, and More

While many early-season trends in baseball can be dismissed as hot or cold starts, bullpens are the one thing you should always pay close attention to and get actionable information. So much of what makes relievers valuable in fantasy is the usage and opportunities they receive. This year, perhaps more than ever, there were more […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/21/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. Today we have a 7-game slate on DK and a 6-game slate on FD as DK has added the AZ/WAS game at 4:05 pmEST. When looking at pitching, it's simple for me. Just pay up for Cease and pair with one […]

Jake McGee Notches Second Save

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Jake McGee was asked to close out Wednesday's game against the New York Mets. The veteran lefty has clearly lost some velocity, but continues to pitch well out of the bullpen. Thus far, McGee has allowed one run in 4 2/3 innings of work this season. He notched his second […]

Alex Cobb Diagnosed With Grade 1 Groin Strain

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Cobb (groin) revealed on Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 groin strain. This is good news for the veteran, who has avoided a serious injury. He was placed on the injured list on Tuesday and he is eligible to return on April 30. It sounds […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (4/20/22)

Hello everybody and welcome back, baseball! The 2022 MLB season is underway and we have a ton of action to look forward to once again. This article will focus on MLB player props throughout the season. We will look to focus on pitcher strikeout props first and foremost as those are often some of the […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 4/20/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/20/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's Wednesday and we've got baseball all day long again! That leaves us with a shorter seven-game slate on the tap for tonight. I (@JonPGH) had a juicy Rays stack that I rode to a […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/20/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Welcome back to another edition of the FREE DraftKings and FanDuel MLB DFS picks. There's another 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 will prove viable […]

Alex Cobb Headed To The Injured List

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Cobb (groin) will be placed on the injured list, according to Giants manager Gabe Kapler. The move could be made prior to Game 2 of the team's doubleheader against the New York Mets on Tuesday, which would allow the team to add relief pitcher Yunior Marte for bullpen depth. […]

Alex Cobb Removed With Leg Injury Tuesday

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Cobb (leg) was removed in the fifth inning of Tuesday's game against the New York Mets. He suffered a leg injury while running to cover first base on a play. Dominic Leone entered the game to take over for him. Cobb pitched a total of 4 1/3 innings in […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 4/19/22 (Premium Content)

  All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/19/22 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 […]

Pitcher Advanced Metrics Studs and Duds - xwOBA For Week 2

Welcome to the first edition of RotoBaller’s Statcast pitcher Studs and Duds article series for the 2022 season! I am happy to be back at the helm for this series once again. Statcast provides a ton of insightful advanced metrics that can be used to better understand pitchers' performance and predict future fantasy performance. Each […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. To Start Rehab Assignment This Weekend

San Francisco Giants outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. (knee) will start his rehab assignment this weekend. Wade opened the regular season on the injured list and has been dealing with knee inflammation since late March. It's unknown how long of a rehab assignment he'll need, but the 28-year-old could be an option for the Giants outfield […]

The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Rankings

Another week of matchups is upon us, so that means it's once again time for my weekly top-101 SP Baller Ranks breakdown. RotoBallers can find my thoughts on key movers and then the top-101 in a table with tiers, ranks, earned value via Fangraphs, and even more notes! We now ride with the second 2022 […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 2

Welcome back to The Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on the hot seat […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The 2022 fantasy baseball season is off and running, so how true are you staying to your preseason convictions? It's tough to toe the line between holding onto a cold player that you believed in versus the hot start from a player you were […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks (4/18/22)

Hello everybody and welcome back, baseball! The 2022 MLB season is underway and we have a ton of action to look forward to once again. This article will focus on MLB player props throughout the season. We will look to focus on pitcher strikeout props first and foremost as those are often some of the […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 4/18/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 4/18/22 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 top […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/18/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, Rotoballers! DraftKings and FanDuel offer a nine-game schedule for our main contests to kick off the week. We've got some weather to contend with, but plenty of West Coast games and a Coors Field battle if you want to avoid that altogether. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for […]

Points League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 2

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 2

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 […]