Astros vs. Giants Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/3)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the San Francisco Giants vs. Houston Astros, 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 Wednesday, May 3rd 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (Week 6)

April showers have now given way to May flowers, (and warmth we hope), and the next edition of my weekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks breakdown. Trends feel more robust with a month's worth of data in the backpack. So let's dive into another edition of my weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks! We have […]

Breakout Hitters Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Jarren Duran, Edward Olivares, and More

We are back for the fourth iteration of breakout hitters! So far, we have done as predicted -- found some players that have kept up their production all season long and a few that were clearly just flashes in the pan. Names like Nolan Gorman and Miguel Vargas were looking great early on, but haven't […]

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 […]

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

There is a four-game matinee on getaway day this week. The bad news is that neither site has the major league debut of Arizona's top prospect, Brandon Pfaadt. That's an epic fail for BOTH sites...and something that could temper interest in an otherwise intriguing early slate. This article contains my picks for the four-game early […]

Gary Sanchez Opts Out Of Contract

San Francisco Giants catcher Gary Sanchez has decided to opt-out of his contract with the team. The 30-year-old signed with the team following spring training, but had an opt-out clause if he wasn't promoted to the big league roster by May 1. Unsurprisingly, Sanchez has decided to move on from the Giants and attempt to […]

Ross Stripling Strikes Out Five In Monday's Start

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ross Stripling picked up a no-decision in Monday's 7-3 loss to the Houston Astros when he allowed two runs on five hits while walking none and striking out five over his five innings of work. Stripling has now had back-to-back impressive starts for the Gigantes. Three of his six appearances […]

Joc Pederson Goes Deep In Loss To Astros

San Francisco Giants outfielder Joc Pederson hit his third home run of the season on Monday night in a losing effort against the Houston Astros in a 7-3 ballgame. Pederson finished the contest 1-for-3 with two RBI, a run scored and a walk. It was nice to see the 31-year-old veteran left-handed slugger clear the […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Hits Sixth Homer Monday

San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. stayed hot in Monday's 7-3 loss to the Houston Astros by going 2-for-3 with his sixth home run of the season, an RBI, two runs scored and a walk. Wade is currently riding a modest six-game hitting streak that has brought his season slash line up to […]

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 […]

Astros vs. Giants Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/1)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the San Francisco Giants vs. Houston Astros, 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 Monday, May 1st 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are […]

Camilo Doval Charged With Blown Save

San Francisco Giants pitcher Camilo Doval allowed an earned run on two hits while striking out one across 2/3 of an inning in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the San Diego Padres. The 25-year-old yielded a run in the eighth inning and later surrendered a two-run double to Matt Carpenter. He was charged with his first […]

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 […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Updated Rankings for 2023 Redraft (Week 6)

It was an interesting week for prospect promotions and demotions. We received another exciting Cleveland prospect with Tanner Bibee while Michael Busch FINALLY made his long-awaited MLB debut, even if it took half the Dodgers team going on the paternity leave list for it to happen. But on the other side, St. Louis optioned Jordan […]

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, […]

Mike Yastrzemski Suffers Injury On Sunday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (hamstring) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres. He suffered a left hamstring strain while diving in an attempt to make a catch on Matt Carpenter's go-ahead two-run double. The severity of the injury is unknown, so it's unclear how much time Yastrzemski […]

Alex Wood Throws Bullpen Session

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Alex Wood (hamstring) was able to throw a successful bullpen session on Saturday. Now, the left-hander is scheduled to throw a simulated game on Tuesday. He continues to work his way back from a left hamstring strain that sidelined him earlier this month. If everything goes well on Tuesday, the […]

Brandon Crawford Out On Sunday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (calf) is absent from the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the San Diego Padres in Mexico City. The veteran shortstop exited Saturday's contest early with calf tightness so he'll be getting a day off on Sunday to heal up. Thairo Estrada is taking over at shortstop and batting […]

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 […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 6

This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 6 – May 1 through May 7. Whether your team is derailed by injuries or you’re simply ready to give up on your draft day darlings, navigating the waiver wire will be crucial to finding long-term success in fantasy baseball.  As […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/30/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Sunday, 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! Today's matinee slate features an enticing nine-game mix. However, with […]

Thairo Estrada Compiles Four Hits On Saturday

San Francisco Giants infielder Thairo Estrada went 4-for-5 in Saturday's 16-11 loss to the San Diego Padres in Mexico City. This series marks the first time in history that an MLB game was held in Mexico. Estrada recorded two doubles along with three RBI in the loss. The 27-year-old is on pace for a career […]

Brandon Crawford Exits Early With Calf Tightness

San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford (calf) was removed from Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres due to right calf tightness. He went 1-for-2 with a solo shot before exiting. The 36-year-old was replaced in the game by Brett Wisely. Crawford is off to a slow start in 2023, slashing .169/.244/.352 with four homers, […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (4/28/23)

We're set for a typically big Friday night slate in MLB, and there are more hitters in particularly favorable situations Friday that we'll be aiming to take advantage of. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now officially partnered with various sportsbooks and have some sweet sports betting […]

Mike Yastrzemski Back In Lineup Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski (side) is back in the starting lineup on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Miles Mikolas, starting in center field and hitting sixth in the batting order. Yastrzemski was scratched from Wednesday's lineup with tightness in his left side, but it turned out to be nothing too […]

Joey Bart Out Again Against Cardinals

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart (groin) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Bart is dealing with right groin tightness this week and will miss his third straight game. Fantasy managers should continue to consider him day-to-day for now, but hopefully he'll be back in the team's lineup […]

Is 2023 the Year of the Rookie Pitcher in Fantasy Baseball?

Over the past week, MLB prospects like Mason Miller, Logan Allen, and Levi Stoudt made their major league debut as starting pitchers. They joined eight other young arms who have debuted as starters in the major leagues this season. With less than a month of the season played, this accounts for one-sixth of the total […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (4/27/23)

Happy Thursday, everybody. Two more days until the weekend; it's almost here. We are starting to get trends and be able to trust adjustments that players have made through the offseason and into early 2023. This is a point of the season where I still will rely on stats from 2022, but I am focusing […]