MLB Betting Picks for Wednesday 7/29 - Matinee Mania!

Happy Thursday RotoBallers! John, aka 'LucidMedia," back with you with our free picks on this fine Thursday. We went 1-1 yesterday after a brutal beat on the White Sox, as one of, if not the best closer in baseball blew a save that resulted in a loss last night. We don't have much time to […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 7/29/21 (Premium Content)

We made it to Week 18 of the MLB season, RotoBallers. Let's finish off the month of July strong after John helped us out during my vacation. The overall profit numbers cannot be something I dwell on right now, but rather a path that helps shape my approach for the last two months. I know […]

K-BB% Starting Pitcher Risers and Fallers (July)

Recently I've been on a K-BB% bender. I first looked at potential 2nd half breakouts by examining June K-BB% and came away feeling good about Eduardo Rodriguez, Patrick Sandoval, and Adam Wainwright. Then I looked at some relievers who might be worth stashing based on June's K-BB%, so it's only fitting that I go back […]

Short-Term Dynasty Impact of the 2021 MLB Draft

With the 2021 MLB Draft in the books and the 2021 season turning up in intensity with each at-bat, we are back to a familiar posture we haven't seen since 2019: 20 rounds worth of amateur prospects have entered the professional realm and many will promptly get down to business in their organization's farm system. […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks: Early Slate (7/29): DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! The focus of this article will be on the 6-game Early Only afternoon slate for DraftKings while FanDuel has two different slates that feature games from this afternoon. We have some good pitching options and good stacks to consider so let's dive on in and find the best plays for […]

Kyle Schwarber Is Drawing Trade Interest

Washington Nationals outfielder Kyle Schwarber (hamstring) is drawing trade interest, despite being on the injured list, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Schwarber has been on the injured list since July 3 with a right hamstring strain but that hasn't stopped teams from inquiring about him. He was on fire at the plate before […]

FanDuel MLB DFS Lineup Picks (7/28/21): Daily Fantasy Baseball Advice

It's trade deadline season which means a whole new list of headaches for DFS players. This time of year it's critical to stay on top of the news as players get scratched from lineups, traded pre-game, or they THINK they got traded pre-game, only to continue warming up, then get traded later in the night. […]

Max Scherzer Could Reportedly Be Dealt Soon

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer could reportedly be traded tonight. According to a tweet from MLB Network's Jon Morosi, trade discussions involving Scherzer "have continued to intensify." There appear to be a number of clubs that are interested, including three mentioned in Morosi's tweet, who the reporter described as "top suitors." The three teams […]

Bell's Best Bets - MLB Betting Picks for 7/28/21 (Premium Content)

We made it to Week 18 of the MLB season, RotoBallers. Let's finish off the month of July strong after John helped us out during my vacation. The overall profit numbers cannot be something I dwell on right now, but rather a path that helps shape my approach for the last two months. I know […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/28/21): MLB DFS Lineups

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! With a few getaway games planned for the earlier part of the day, there are 11 matchups to pick and choose from for our Wednesday night DFS lineups. However, the Blue Jays-Red Sox game on the slate is the second game of a double-header, so it'll be limited to seven innings. As […]

Daily Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the July 28th 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 […]

Daily MLB DFS Value Plays for FanDuel, DraftKings for 7/28/21 (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Below you will find our Premium DFS value plays for 7/28/2021. These picks will target low-priced players in the main slate. We have an 11-game slate on tap tonight, and it should be a doozie. First, it is a 10-game slate on FD, with the […]

MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 7/28/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Pitching Primer for 7/28 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.     High-Priced Aces These are your studs who are worth paying up for on this slate. It makes sense to deploy these guys as your cash game plays on FanDuel and as your SP1 on DraftKings […]

Daily Fantasy Baseball Streamers - Waiver Wire Picks for Wednesday, 7/28

Baseball is back, and fantasy managers in daily leagues no doubt already have holes to fill. The easiest way to do that is with streamers. Fortunately, RotoBaller has you covered with daily streaming picks. Each day, RotoBaller will provide you with some of the best fantasy baseball streaming picks - options to consider in fantasy […]

MLB DFS Lineup Picks: Early Slate (7/28): DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball

Hello there, MLB DFS grinders! The focus of this article will be on the 4-game Early Only afternoon slate for DraftKings while FanDuel offers a two-game Early Only slate. We have some good pitching options and good stacks to consider so let's dive on in and find the best plays for both your cash game […]

Kyle Finnegan Posts Fifth Consecutive Scoreless Outing

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan threw a scoreless frame against the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday night on his third consecutive day of action. He now has five scoreless outings in a row, and has only allowed a run once in his last 11 appearances. He also collected his 11th hold in Tuseday's 6-4 victory. With […]

Brad Hand Secures 21st Save

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Brad Hand secured his 21st save of the year Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies, allowing no runs and no hits in one inning of work while striking out one batter. Third time was the charm for Hand, who blew saves on both Sunday and Monday before finally coming through on […]

Erick Fedde Knocked Out In The Fifth

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Erick Fedde was knocked out in the fifth inning of Tuesday's start against the Philadelphia Phillies having allowed four runs on eight hits and one walk. He struck out four batters and allowed two home runs, including an inside-the-park shot off the bat of Bryce Harper. Fedde has now allowed at […]

Juan Soto Hits Three-Run Shot Tuesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto continued his post-break surge Tuesday, going 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and two runs scored against the Philadelphia Phillies. The long ball, Soto's 18th of the season, came off of starting pitcher Matt Moore. Soto is slashing .358/.507/.792 with seven homers, 15 runs, and 16 RBI in his last […]

Josh Bell Hits Three-Run Shot Tuesday

Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell put the Nationals out in front over the Philadelphia Phillies right away Tuesday, hitting a three-run home run off of starting pitcher Matt Moore in the top of the first inning. Bell went 1-for-3 with a walk in the game. It's Bell's 16th home run of the year and […]

Luis Garcia Coming Up For The Nationals

Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia was pulled in Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday night and will meet the Nationals in Philadelphia on Wednesday, eventually replacing shortstop Trea Turner, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday. Garcia played in 11 games with the Nats earlier this year and went 4-for-18 (.222) with a triple, two walks and […]

Trea Turner Tests Positive For COVID-19

Updating a previous report, Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner tested positive for COVID-19 during Tuesday's contest against the Philadelphia Phillies. The 27-year-old went 1-for-1 with a run scored before exiting. He was removed in the first inning of Tuesday's game for undisclosed reasons. It was later revealed Turner wasn't traded and that he tested positive […]

Trea Turner Injures Himself Tuesday

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner (undisclosed) appeared to injure himself on Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies after he went from first to third base in the top of the first inning. Turner slid into third and didn't look comfortable, then went straight down the tunnel after scoring on first baseman Josh Bell's home run. […]

Luis Garcia Has Hiccup Against Mariners

Houston Astros starter Luis Garcia hit a small speed bump in his otherwise strong season, allowing five earned runs despite striking out nine hitters through 4 2/3 innings against the Mariners. Garcia (7-5) now has posted four excellent starts out his last six and his strikeout totals are going through the roof. Garcia has punched […]

Max Scherzer Cleared For Next Start

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer (triceps) has been physically cleared to start on Thursday, according to manager Dave Martinez. Paolo Espino would be next in line to make the start if Scherzer suffers a setback or is traded by then. Scherzer went from being a long shot to be traded just several weeks ago […]

Nationals Won't Trade Max Scherzer To The Mets

A source close to the Washington Nationals situation with starting pitcher Max Scherzer said there is "no chance" that they would trade the veteran right-hander to the division-rival New York Mets, no matter the offer. Scherzer has a no-trade clause, so he must be willing to waive it to join a team of his liking, […]

Stephen Strasburg To Undergo Thoracic Outlet Surgery

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (neck, shoulder) will undergo thoracic outlet surgery on Wednesday, according to Jesse Dougherty of the Washington Post. With this, Strasburg's injury-riddled 2021 campaign finally comes to a close, as he will now aim to be back in time for Spring Training next year. Strasburg finishes 2021 with a 1-2 […]

Mariners A Potential Suitor For Trea Turner

The Seattle Mariners are one potential suitor for Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner at the trade deadline. Seattle has high-end prospects to interest the Nationals and are looking at infielders controllable beyond the 2021 season. The M's have been comfortable with current shortstop J.P. Crawford, and Turner can move around the diamond. Turner is one […]

Max Scherzer Likely To Be Traded?

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer has become the most impactful player on the trade market, and he is likely to be traded at this point. Around 14 teams reportedly have called on Scherzer, including some teams barely in the postseason race. The veteran right-hander prefers to play on the West Coast if he has […]

MLB DFS Cheat Sheet, Stacks & Avoids for 7/27/21 (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS Premium Cheatsheet for 7/27 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.    Top Tournament Stacks for 7/27/21 This section will highlight the top tournament lineup stacks of the day (depending on the size of the slate) and help you identify the pitchers that are best suited to pick on […]