Points League Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 7

We'll be doing this roundup of point league happenings 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 […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 5/10 - Monkey Knife Fight

The 2021 MLB is underway and there is a ton of excitement surrounding it! It was a long offseason, but we have finally reached the beginning of the MLB season. We will be here week in and week out offering up advice for some of the best prop picks in the industry with Monkey Knife […]

Shane McClanahan Strikes Out Five Over Four Innings

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Shane McClanahan struck out five batters in four innings of work in a 4-3 win over the Athletics on Sunday. In his first three career starts, McClanahan has pitched exactly four innings with five strikeouts while allowing three or fewer runs. McClanahan has yet to earn a decision this year, […]

Willy Adames Homers In Win Over Athletics

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Willy Adames continued to heat up at the plate on Sunday, finishing 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in a 4-3 win over Oakland. It was his fourth home run of the season, as he is now slashing .189/.224/.351 over 34 games. While his season line is still on […]

Kevin Kiermaier Placed On 10-Day IL Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left wrist sprain, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Kiermaier injured his wrist early in Saturday's game when he attempted to steal second base, and he was replaced on defense in the following inning. In a […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It appears April showers have brought May injuries, and no-hitters, and many fantasy teams scratching their heads in pursuit of the next big thing. Don't let last year's sprint season mislead you into forgetting just how long a full MLB season is, as we're […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 7

It is never easy to piece together a pitching staff after the season starts. We have recommended quite a lot of pitchers in this weekly article throughout the year and have only uncovered a handful of gems so far. This week we will be looking at a mixed bag of veterans and young guns, and […]

Catchers to Stream - Week 7 Waiver Wire

It's your resident catcher advocate here, with my weekly defense for baseball's most maligned position. Instead of giving into easy narratives about the lack of talent at the catcher position and how they're the kickers of fantasy baseball, I'm here to create a place where catchers are celebrated for how they can help our teams. […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 7

Welcome to the top hitter streamers column for Week 7 of the MLB season (5/10 through 5/16). This weekly piece should be helpful for anyone looking to gain an edge in their league. If you need a fill-in for an injured player or want to exploit some plus matchups to gain an edge on your […]

Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the May 9th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox. Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics […]

The Cut List: Week 7 - Time to Let Go?

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

Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Week 7

We continue to see a barrage of injuries in the majors, with an emphasis on soft tissue injuries. These injuries include oblique, groin, hamstring, and back injuries. Not all of the injuries are the same for each player and should be treated and evaluated on a case-by-case basis. They should not be lumped together. Key […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 5/9/21 (Premium Content)

What's up, RotoBallers! Welcome to Week 6 of Bell's Best Bets. The start of May is a welcomed transition for this series of articles! Following a near 10-unit bounce back at the end of Week 4, I was looking forward to keeping the train moving with a great Week 5. Unfortunately the best way I […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 7 Pitching Adds and Streamers

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller discusses the fantasy baseball Week 7 waiver wire and looks at some pitchers to add to your roster. These MLB pitchers should be watched or targeted in your roto, points, H2H points leagues & more. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - every weekday […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - MLB Hitter, Pitcher Lineup Picks for Sunday 5/9

Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues no doubt already have holes to fill with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best streaming options to consider in fantasy baseball daily leagues. Additionally, these recommendations can be useful for fantasy […]

Tyler Glasnow Strikes Out 11 In Loss To Oakland

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow recorded double-digit strikeouts for the third time in his last four starts on Saturday, finishing with 11 strikeouts in a loss to the Athletics. Glasnow surrendered three runs on two hits and four walks in 5 2/3 innings of work, as his ERA increased to 2.37 for the […]

Brandon Lowe Homers In Loss Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe drove in two of the team's three runs on Saturday with one swing of the bat, as he finished 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and a run scored in a 6-3 loss to the Athletics. It was Lowe's second homer in his last three games, and […]

Kevin Kiermaier Exits Saturday With Wrist Sprain

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (wrist) exited Saturday's game with a wrist sprain, and could be facing a potential stint on the injured list, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Kiermaier had drawn a one-out walk in the top of the second, and then injured his wrist when he was caught […]

Francisco Mejia Placed On Injured List Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Francisco Mejia (side) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Mejia had been scratched from Friday's lineup with left intercostal discomfort, and according to manager Kevin Cash, Mejia's rib cage discomfort "irritated him to breathe" when he woke up this morning. […]

Early Plate Discipline Standouts

In 2019, I introduced a new (yet simple) statistical metric which focuses on the core ingredients of plate discipline. The Weighted Plate Discipline Index (wPDI) looks at the following basic binary events: Was the ball thrown in the zone? Was the ball swung on? Did the batter make contact with the ball? Weighted Plate Discipline […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 7 Waiver Wire

As we enter the second month of the baseball season, there have already been plenty of surprises. The NL East is...bad, actually? The AL Central might actually have more than one playoff team? The Yankees are terrible? Wait no, they're good again? The Red Sox are for real? Are the Dodgers okay? What in the […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 5/8 - Monkey Knife Fight

The 2021 MLB is underway and there is a ton of excitement surrounding it! It was a long offseason, but we have finally reached the beginning of the MLB season. We will be here week in and week out offering up advice for some of the best prop picks in the industry with Monkey Knife […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 5/8/21 (Premium Content)

What's up, RotoBallers! Welcome to Week 6 of Bell's Best Bets. The start of May is a welcomed transition for this series of articles! Following a near 10-unit bounce back at the end of Week 4, I was looking forward to keeping the train moving with a great Week 5. Unfortunately the best way I […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks - Early Slate (5/8/21): DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! It's Saturday, and that means we have yet another split slate of MLB games today with six games in the early afternoon and seven games on the main evening slate. While most of our MLB DFS coverage here at RotoBaller is geared towards the main slate, I wanted to give […]

Ryan Yarbrough Placed On COVID-19 IL

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough (vaccine) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list on Friday due to side effects from receiving the vaccine, according to Justice delos Santos of MLB.com. In a corresponding move the team recalled catcher Kevan Smith from the taxi squad. Yarbrough should only be out a day or two, as […]

Francisco Mejia Scratched From Lineup Friday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Francisco Mejia (side) was scratched from Friday's lineup with left intercostal discomfort, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. He adds that the issue is located in his rib cage area and not his oblique, which suggests that Mejia could only be out a couple days. Mike Zunino replaced […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (5/7/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

We have another massive Friday night slate on tap this week, with all but one game on FanDuel’s main slate. There are a number of upper-echelon pitchers to choose from as well, along with some very pitcher-friendly parks such as the Coliseum in Oakland and Oracle Park in San Francisco. However, thanks to the deep […]

MLB DFS Prop Picks for 5/7 - Monkey Knife Fight

Friday brings a full schedule of games in Major League Baseball and Monkey Knife Fight has contests for all, giving you loads of chances to play and win! There are some vulnerable pitchers on the mound Friday so while there will be strikeouts, there also may be some opportunities to find some offensive production. Among […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 5/7/21 (Premium Content)

What's up, RotoBallers! Welcome to Week 6 of Bell's Best Bets. The start of May is a welcomed transition for this series of articles! Following a near 10-unit bounce back at the end of Week 4, I was looking forward to keeping the train moving with a great Week 5. Unfortunately the best way I […]

The Baller Ranks: Weekly Top 70 Relief Pitcher Rankings

Join me for the first May edition of my 2021 Relief Pitcher Baller Ranks, which provides a weekly peek at my top 70 relievers moving forward. This is geared towards traditional 5x5 roto leagues with some mentions for hold candidates and ratio anchors. I decided to leave off most injured players because throwing darts at […]