PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks for Fantasy Baseball - Friday August 26th

Hello everybody and welcome! The 2022 MLB season is heading towards the home stretch and we here at Rotoballer 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 fantasy points or single stats. […]

Breakout Hitters for Fantasy Baseball - MLB Batters Rising for Week 20

Welcome back to another edition of my "Breakout Hitters To Watch" series. What we're doing here is taking a good, close look at the hitting data each week to see which hitters are standing out the most. We are running out of time to find true "breakouts", but we have seen plenty of interesting names […]

Updated MLB Starting Pitcher Rankings for Fantasy Baseball: The Top-101 Baller Ranks

Don't look now, but it's almost September! We're on the cusp of matchups and streaming taking precedence over "talent" but we're not quite there yet with roughly 40 games remaining for most teams. Let's finish August strong as we build concrete attack plans for dominating roto categories and H2H matchups on the bump. I'll explore some […]

Brendan McKay Exits Thursday's Start Early

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Brendan McKay (shoulder) exited his start with Triple-A Durham on Thursday after throwing only one pitch. He made his first appearance of the season Thursday after being reinstated from the 60-day injured list on August 23. The 26-year-old had been recovering from thoracic outlet syndrome surgery in November and hasn't pitched […]

Wander Franco Won't Resume Rehab Assignment This Week

Tampa Bay Rays skipper Kevin Cash said there is no set date for shortstop Wander Franco (hand, wrist) to resume his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham, but it won't be until after the weekend at the earliest. Franco said his surgically repaired right wrist wasn't bothering him after he took swings earlier this […]

Taylor Walls Resting Against Angels

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls is not in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels. It appears to be just a regular day of rest for Walls, who has been filling in as the team's regular shortstop with Wander Franco (hand, wrist) on the injured list. Usually an option off the […]

Shane Baz To Resume Throwing On Monday

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Shane Baz (elbow) said his last checkup went well and he's feeling good, and he will start throwing on Monday. Baz is planning as if he will pitch again in games this season, but he knows there may not be enough time and the decision ultimately may not be his to […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/25/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/25/22 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 […]

Wander Franco Feeling Much Better

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (wrist) said he feels "super good right now and getting better" and that his hand "didn't bother me much at all" after he took swing on Tuesday. He will do a full workout on Wednesday and should be able to resume his minor league rehab assignment at Triple-A Durham […]

Rays vs. Angels Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (8/24)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Los Angeles Angels vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 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, August 24th, 2022. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/24/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/24/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Two pretty nice slates on tap today, but the main slate is the night slate with eight games on the board - and plenty of great options. Let's get into it!     Top Hitters […]

Thunder Dan's MLB Betting Picks for August 24: Pitcher Props, Totals, Money Line Bets

If you like sports betting, then you've come to the right place! Whether you like to bet game totals, sides, or player props, I have something in here for you and try to cover a little bit of everything! This year, I started my own free sports betting newsletter, and the good people here at […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/24/22): 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 […]

Tommy Romero Designated For Assignment By Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays designated right-handers Tommy Romero and Kevin Herget for assignment on Tuesday to make room for right-hander JT Chargois (oblique), who was reinstated from the injured list. Left-hander Brendan McKay (shoulder) was also reinstated from the 60-day injured list, but he was then optioned to Triple-A Durham. Romero made his first three […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/23/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/23/22 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 top […]

Tyler Glasnow To Throw Live BP Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow (elbow) threw 20 pitches in a live batting practice session last Saturday in Florida, and he will throw more live BP on Tuesday. Glasnow is also scheduled to throw another live session later this week before he goes on a minor league rehab assignment. The 29-year-old had Tommy John […]

Wander Franco Considered Day-To-Day

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (hand, wrist) is considered day-to-day after he was pulled off his minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham over the weekend due to more right hand/wrist soreness. He will continue to receive treatment this week, and although there's no timetable to return to games, there's optimism that he might […]

Thunder Dan's MLB Betting Picks for August 23: Pitcher Props, Totals, Money Line Bets

There are 16 MLB games today as the Cards and Cubs get set for a double-dip. And if you like sports betting, then you've come to the right place! Whether you like to bet game totals, sides, or player props, I have something in here for you and try to cover a little bit of […]

Shawn Armstrong Earns First Save Of Season Monday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Shawn Armstrong picked up his first save of the season in Monday's 2-1 win over the Angels. Armstrong came in to pitch the ninth inning up by one and delivered a 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout. This was the 31-year-old's first save opportunity this season in 42 inning pitched, over […]

Week 20 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Brett Baty, Alexis Diaz, David Peterson, Eduardo Rodriguez

Welcome fellow RotoBallers, as we enter Week 20 of the fantasy baseball season. Last week's list featured players like Vaughn Grissom, Edward Cabrera and Elehuris Montero off the waiver wire, and we're back at it for more. Just like any other week, we have put together a full assortment of fantasy baseball waiver wire articles. You […]

Christian Bethancourt Not In Monday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Christian Bethancourt isn't in the team's lineup on Monday to face the Los Angeles Angels and left-handed starter Tucker Davidson. The 30-year-old is hitting .238 this season with a .279 on-base percentage, seven home runs, and five stolen bases in 241 plate appearances. Instead, it'll be Francisco Mejia getting the start […]

Manuel Margot Not Starting Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot isn't in the team's lineup on Monday. The Rays will take on the Los Angeles Angels and left-handed starter Tucker Davidson but will do so with Margot on the bench. The veteran is hitting .295 with a .356 on-base percentage, three home runs, and five stolen bases in 208 […]

Brandon Lowe On The Bench Monday Against Angels

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Brandon Lowe isn't in the team's starting lineup on Monday for a matchup with the Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Tucker Davidson. So far this season, Lowe is hitting .235 with a .313 on-base percentage, eight home runs, and a stolen base in 243 plate appearances. Yu Chang will move over […]

MLB Hitter Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for Plate Discipline (Week 20)

Unless you play in a points league, you may not care enough about walks and strikeouts for hitters to dig into such metrics. I'm here to tell you that plate discipline is the foundation of a skilled hitter and it leads to fantasy baseball goodness. This week, we'll take a gander at the BB/K leaders […]

MLB Pitcher Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for CSW% (Week 20)

Welcome back to fantasy baseball and RotoBaller’s Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week, I select one advanced metric, choose two pitchers with strong values and two with poor values, and analyze what those values may mean for future performance. I have written about several strikeout and strike-generating metrics this season. Strikeouts obviously […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/22/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Monday, Rotoballers! We kick off the last full week of August with an eight-game slate for the DraftKings and FanDuel featured contests. It's an East Coast-heavy evening with five of the eight games starting before 7:15 pm Eastern, and we've also got some weather to watch. Atlanta-Pittsburgh, Cincinnati-Philadelphia, and the Subway Series all have […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/22/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/22/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have a short slate on this Monday, giving us a little breather from the craziness before we get back into a full slate on Tuesday. Let's talk about this group of games.   Top […]

Thunder Dan's MLB Betting Picks for August 22: Pitcher Props, Totals, Money Line Bets

It's a bit of a quiet Monday with only nine games today, but that doesn't mean there isn't still some money to be made making MLB bets! Whether you like game totals, sides, or player props, I have something in here for you and try to cover a little bit of everything! Last month, I […]

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 world is shifting its attention to fantasy football but not you, the stalwart baseball addict who will finish the season strong. Each of your roster spots needs to address a specific need, and I mean need, for your squad. Stashing a stud OF […]

Points League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 20

Welcome to Week 20 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pitchers. 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, […]