Luke Raley Sitting Against Left-Hander

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Luke Raley is taking the day off on Thursday against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. Harold Ramirez will serve as the designated hitter and bat in the cleanup spot for Tampa against Cardinals left-hander Matthew Liberatore. Raley is batting just .192 (5-for-26) with two of his 15 home runs this year […]

Zack Littell Getting The Ball Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Zack Littell is starting Thursday night versus the St. Louis Cardinals opposite Cardinals southpaw Matthew Liberatore. The right-hander has spent time in the Rangers, Red Sox, and Rays organizations this season but will make his 17th appearance and sixth start for a Rays team that has seen its pitching staff decimated […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Shane McClanahan, Tyler Glasnow, Carlos Rodon, Jordan Romano, more

Key fantasy baseball pitchers are added to the injury headlines every week, and this week is certainly no different. The MLB postseason is just over two months away, so fantasy managers must continue to stay locked in and monitor the latest injury updates. Let's take a look at the top injured pitchers including Shane McClanahan, […]

Taylor Walls Still Weeks Away From Returning

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Taylor Walls (oblique) has been on the shelf since mid-July after sustaining a left oblique strain. According to manager Kevin Cash, the 27-year-old is still "a ways away" from returning, likely not until the calendar flips to September. Across 79 contests this season, Walls has hit .211 with seven home runs […]

Francisco Mejia Nearing Rehab Assignment

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Francisco Mejia (knee) will appear in a simulated game on Friday and then begin a rehab assignment next week, according to MLB.com. If all goes well, the 27-year-old could return to the Rays by Aug. 22. Mejia has been on the injured list since July 21 following a left-knee injury he […]

Overvalued, Undervalued Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Fantasy Baseball (Week 20)

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball. It's almost as important as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and witness their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]

DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/10/23): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups

Today I am Lenny Harris. A late-inning pinch hitter for MLB DFS today. We have a lot to get to with an eight-game slate and not a lot of time, so let's go! This article contains my picks for the four-game main slate on Thursday, August 10, 2023, for both DraftKings and FanDuel, which locks […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Zack Gelof, Mike Tauchman, Davis Schneider, Emerson Hancock, more

Welcome RotoBallers to our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings list for Week 21 - August 7 through August 13 to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. The Mariners called up top pitcher prospect Emerson Hancock, and he made his MLB debut on Wednesday. Hancock […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/10/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! We've got eight games to fill up our weekend appetizer plate for MLB DFS. It's split into two four-game slates, and each contest requires a different strategy. The early slate begins at 12:35 PM EST with two East Coast games as […]

Rays Optimistic That Tyler Glasnow Will Start Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that right-hander Tyler Glasnow (back) played catch on Wednesday and that the team is "optimistic" that he will make his next start on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians. However, the Rays probably won't know for sure until Saturday morning. The 29-year-old was scratched from his last scheduled start […]

Dominant Starting Pitcher Performances: Are Cole Ragans and Gavin Williams the Real Deal?

Every week at RotoBaller, we have an awesome column called "Are You For Real?", where Elliott Baas analyzes a pair of pitching performances to determine if they are meaningful or just outliers. After watching two young pitchers turn in their best starts of the season Monday night, I was inspired to follow his lead with […]

Andrew Kittredge Getting Closer To Returning

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Andrew Kittredge (elbow) has been on a rehab assignment since July 4, and he continues to pitch without any issues, according to MLB.com. The 33-year-old has been out of action since the middle of last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. However, Kittredge could return to the Rays by mid-August if […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (Week 20)

We're getting into the thick of August, which calls for another edition of my biweekly Top 101 Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks breakdown. As it is later in the season, these updates will come every other week. We'll slowly transition to leaning on streamers and pure pitching matchups come September, but for now let's keep it […]

Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Waiver Wire Adds for Week 20

As the fantasy baseball season rounds the bend into the final playoff push, pitching options on the waiver wire have dwindled in most leagues. The majority of intriguing prospects have had at least a cup of coffee to prove if they are worth an MLB (and fantasy) roster spot. Historically slow starters have now had […]

Pete Fairbanks Allows Homer, Earns Save Tuesday

It wasn't a clean outing, but Tampa Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks was able to pick up his 15th save of the season in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Cardinals. Fairbanks came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by three. He got the first out on a flyout, allowed a solo […]

Xavier Edwards Coming Off Phenomenal Week

Miami Marlins infield prospect Xavier Edwards is currently trapped in the minors (due to depth at the big-league level), but he's making the most of it. The switch-hitter has solidified a tremendous approach at the plate, generating contact and keeping strikeouts to a bare minimum. Although he lacks power, he more than makes up for […]

Rays Hope Tyler Glasnow Can Return Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that right-hander Tyler Glasnow (back) received an injection in his back and will now be shut down for two days. The team is hoping that Glasnow can return to pitch on Saturday in a plus matchup against the Cleveland Guardians. The 29-year-old was scratched from his last scheduled […]

Brock Jones - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Brock Jones, OF, Tampa Bay Rays ANALYSIS: After a brilliant college career that saw Jones hit 39 home runs and steal 30 bases over his final two seasons in just 121 games, Brock Jones was the second-round pick of Tampa Bay last summer out of Stanford. Jones flashed his speed and power in his […]

Shane McClanahan Unlikely To Pitch Again This Year

Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan (forearm) is unlikely to pitch again this year. "Highly unlikely he will pitch again this year but again, I'm speaking out of turn until Dr. Meister weighs in and then when Shane makes a decision," manager Kevin Cash said on Tuesday. McClanahan visited with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los […]

Tyler Glasnow To See Specialist Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow (back), who was scratched from his start on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers due to back spasms, is scheduled to visit with team specialist Dr. Tom Tollin on Tuesday. The Rays don't expect Glasnow to be sidelined for long, and it's possible that he could return to pitch this […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Updated Rankings for 2023 Redraft (Week 20)

It was a relatively quiet week in the prospect world outside of Toronto's Davis Schneider getting the call and going downright bonkers over his first few games. Curtis Mead also was promoted but he's been fairly quiet over his first few games. All the remaining big names we're waiting for are still in the minors […]

Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball? Ethan Salas, Aeverson Arteaga, Owen Caissie, and more

Every week Minor League Baseball highlights a host of players who have played well over the previous week. Usually, most of the players are ones that have already been mentioned in this series this season, but the past two weeks have highlighted a number of new prospects due to their recent success. After the big […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (8/8/23)

And now back to our regularly scheduled programming! This is my column every Tuesday and I usually love these big Tuesday slates because we get a bunch of games to choose from. Last night was a mixed bag of results for our pitcher props. We had some aces fall on their faces (Cole, Strider) but […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (8/7/23)

Welcome back to more MLB props and bets for this Monday, August 7. I don't usually cover this article on Mondays, but I find myself covering for other writers quite a bit during the summer months as everyone tries to pack in some summer vacation time. Heck, I am on vacation right now at the […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks - Today's Over/Under Props for Monday, August 7, 2023

Welcome to our PrizePicks MLB DFS prop picks for Monday, August 7, 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 […]

Luke Raley Back In The Lineup For Sunday's Series Finale

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Luke Raley (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Detroit Tigers after missing the last two games with a right knee contusion. Raley suffered the injury during Wednesday's game but is healthy enough to give it a go on Sunday. The 28-year-old has put together a solid […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/6/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 20

Welcome to another week of sifting through top hitter streamers, RotoBallers! We are looking ahead at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 20 -- Monday, August 7 through Sunday, August 13. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good […]

Curtis Mead(2B/3B, TB)- Fantasy Baseball Hitter Waiver Wire Adds for Week 20

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Curtis Mead, the Rays No. 3 overall prospect, was promoted to the majors on August 4. Acquired by Tampa Bay in November 2019 from the Phillies in exchange for left-hander Cristopher Sanchez, Mead has slowly risen in the ranks in the minor league […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Was your team a winner at baseball's trade deadline? Some of you may have your own fantasy deadline coming up this week. Don't be afraid to lose the trade if it increases your chances of winning! Of course, I'm here to help with reinforcements from […]