All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 5/24/23 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! It's another split day of baseball action, with five afternoon and 10 evening games. In this article, I focus on the main evening slate for DraftKings and FanDuel and the eight games featured in those competitions. There's not a lot of […]

Brandon Lowe Scratched With Neck Stiffness

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that second baseman Brandon Lowe (neck) was scheduled to be in Tuesday's starting lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays, but he was scratched after waking up with a stiff neck. Lowe could be available off the bench, but the Rays would prefer to stay away from him. Fantasy […]

Pete Fairbanks Completes His Fifth Save Monday

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Pete Fairbanks earned his fifth save of the season on Monday, getting the last two outs of the game to complete the 6-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. He allowed one hit and walked one but avoided any damage. Fairbanks now owns a 1.86 ERA and 1.24 WHIP but with […]

Rays vs. Blue Jays Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/23)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Toronto Blue Jays 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 Tuesday, May 23rd 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we […]

Tyler Glasnow Expected To Make Season Debut Saturday

The Tampa Bay Rays are expected to reinstate starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (oblique) from the injured list in order to start on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers at home. Glasnow has looked like his old self in his last two minor-league rehab starts for Triple-A Durham, and he's allowed just one run on eight […]

Jake Diekman Placed On Paternity List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed left-hander Jake Diekman on the paternity list on Monday and recalled right-hander Zack Burdi from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move. Diekman could be away from the team for up to three days this week. The 36-year-old veteran southpaw reliever began the 2023 campaign with the Chicago White Sox before […]

Week 9 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Jake Burger, Taj Bradley, Gavin Stone, Miguel Castro, more

Welcome back RotoBallers, to our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 9 - May 22nd through May 28th. We are more than halfway through May, and some of the top prospects are starting to get all called up and delivering for fantasy managers right off the bat. Matt McLain, Matthew Liberatore, and Mark Vientos […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We have nearly two months of baseball in the books and by now there's loads of data to chew on and exciting call-ups to speculate on. The number of bench spots available to you will determine how aggressively you can target players who are […]

Junior Caminero Hits Home Run No. 11

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Junior Caminero hit his 11th home run of the season for High-A Bowling Green. The Dominican native has had an incredible season, slashing 351/.404/.709 with 30 runs, 30 RBI, and two stolen bases. The 19-year-old has been dominant in his short minor-league career, as he posted a line of .314/.384/.498 […]

Tyler Glasnow Looks Good In Sunday's Rehab Start

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (oblique) looks ready to rejoin Tampa's starting rotation after his fourth minor-league rehab start on Sunday with Triple-A Durham. In six innings pitched, he allowed just one run on two hits (one homer) while walking two and striking out six batters. It was Glasnow's second straight solid rehab […]

Rays vs. Blue Jays Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/22)

Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Toronto Blue Jays 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 Monday, May 22nd 2023. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 9

Welcome to Week 9 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 […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 9

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 […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups For Fantasy Baseball - Week 9

This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 9 – May 22 through May 28. 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 […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 8

Welcome back to another edition of first-base and third-base waiver wire pickups! We've already reached Week 9 for the season, but have yet to reach a shortage of hot hitters who can fulfill needs at the corners. The hitters mentioned below have had fantastic showings during the month of May, and don't seem to be […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Report for Week 9

We’re coming up on week nine of the fantasy baseball season. I know it takes some time to settle in, but there is no time to waste. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will outline the upcoming schedule, two-start pitchers, and […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers - Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts (May 22 - May 28)

With plenty of teams with seven games on their schedule this week, we're looking at a bunch of two-start pitchers. On a less positive note, most of those players are already rostered heavily or just unplayable. There are very few streamers this week, but there is still much to dissect. For those new to this […]

Randy Arozarena Scores A Pair Of Runs In Defeat

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 0-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored in a 6-4 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Arozarena has hit a bit of a wall over the last seven contests, going 3-for-22 with a pair of RBI and two stolen bases. He's batting just .136 with a […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/21/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/21/23 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 […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (5/21/23)

I came really close to a perfect 5-0 on pitcher props yesterday, but I woke up this morning to see Louie Varland couldn't quite get it done against the Halos in the late game. I hope you ran the Braxton Garrett ladder up to 8 because he got all the way there for us and […]

Yandy Diaz Officially Returns To The Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (groin) is back on the lineup on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Diaz missed four games with groin tightness but he's ready to rock on Saturday. He's been a force this season, slashing .321/.429/.593 with 10 home runs and 24 RBI across 140 at-bats. He's on pace to […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/20/23

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 5/20/23 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 […]

Yandy Diaz Should Be Back In Saturday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz (groin) hasn't played since leaving the game early last Sunday against the New York Yankees with tightness in his left groin. However, manager Kevin Cash said Diaz was "doing really, really well" when the team returned home on Friday, and he should be back in the starting lineup on […]

Tyler Glasnow To Make Final Rehab Start Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (oblique) threw a bullpen session Friday afternoon and told manager Kevin Cash he felt "100 percent," but he's slated for one final minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Durham on Sunday. If all goes well, it's likely Glasnow will be ready to come off the injured list to make […]

Josh Lowe Continues To Lead Off

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe is breaking out at the dish this season, slashing .305/.364/.625 with 10 bombs, 26 runs, 30 RBI, and eight steals over 37 games. Manager Kevin Cash has rewarded his play, moving him up to the leadoff spot the past three games, including Friday's 1-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (5/20/23)

Saturdays are all about day baseball and continuous MLB (and betting) action all day long! DFS can be challenging on the weekends with split slates. With bets, we can pick and choose all our favorite spots from the early afternoon, late afternoon, and evening games and then sit back and enjoy the show! Attention fellow […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Manny Machado, Jazz Chisolm, Dustin May, Triston McKenzie, AJ Puk and more

One question that I have been getting a lot is what to do with injured pitchers. Injuries to pitchers seem to be on the rise this year. There are currently 159 pitchers on the IL when compared to only 72 position players on the IL. This is a trend this year that I do not […]

Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (5/20/23)

It's Saturday, RotoBallers! I’m excited to be delivering free MLB betting content all season long. I bring a background in betting on MLB in various capacities, most notably competing in the DraftKings DFS live final last year. I'm looking to build off that momentum and capitalize on this baseball season again, and I'm including you […]

Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Fantasy Baseball - Week 8

We've all heard some version of the expression, "The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry." Well, if anyone ever needed proof of that one, a quick look at Major League Baseball's bullpens in pretty much any season would relieve any doubt. This week, a bullpen that had finally come together fell […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Eury Perez, Luis Robert, Christopher Morel, more

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Week 8 is here, and we are already halfway through May. It's time for another rankings check-in. Below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated 2023 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) as of May 17, 2023. These rankings are being released in May and are looking […]