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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 […]
Nationals Claim Tommy Romero Off Waivers
The Washington Nationals claimed right-hander Tommy Romero off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester. The 25-year-old pitched in three games for the Rays this year and had a 3.51 ERA in 66 2/3 innings at Triple-A Durham. Romero is expected to join Rochester's starting rotation. He allowed […]
Astros vs. Twins Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (8/25)
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros, 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 Thursday August 25th, 2022. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we […]
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/25/22): MLB DFS Lineups
Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! This is John Brubaker dropping some of my favorite plays for today's slate. After a five-game slate last week, we get a six-game slate this week. Similar to last week, pitching is rather top-heavy, with guys like Jacob deGrom and Aaron Nola taking the ball for their respective clubs. We might not […]
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 […]
Cade Cavalli Will Make Major League Debut Friday
Washington Nationals starting pitching prospect Cade Cavalli will reportedly make his Major League debut on Friday in a start against the Cincinnati Reds, according to a tweet from 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen on Wednesday. The 22nd-overall pick in the 2020 draft, Cavalli has pitched for Washington's Triple-A affiliate in Rochester this season, making 20 […]
Mariners vs. Nationals Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (8/24)
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Washington Nationals vs. Seattle Mariners, 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 as we […]
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 […]
Mariners vs. Nationals Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (8/23)
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Washington Nationals vs. Seattle Mariners, 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 August 23rd, 2022. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we […]
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 […]
Nationals Monitoring Josiah Gray's Workload
The Washington Nationals are closely monitoring starting pitcher Josiah Gray's workload down the stretch. Gray threw 70 2/3 innings in his rookie season last year after debuting on July 20 with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He also tossed 15 2/3 frames in the minors in 2021. The 24-year-old right-hander entered his last start over the […]
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/23/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
It's Tuesday, August 23rd and we have a full slate of MLB games going on today. With it being in the middle of the week, late in the summer, it's a great time to play some MLB DFS. This article has daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and DraftKings on 8/23/2022, Main Slate at […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 20
We have completed another week of MLB action, making it time to make more waiver wire moves as we head into Week 18. With more and more injuries and players slumping, it is time to start changing our rosters. I want to emphasize that it is still not time to panic about your core players. […]
2B/SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 20
As we sprint towards the home stretch in the 2022 baseball season, time is running out to upgrade your roster for the playoff push. Most trade deadlines are past, so the waiver wire is the best place to shore up weaknesses as we pursue the ultimate honor, a fantasy baseball championship. If you need help […]
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, […]
Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 20
Welcome to Week 20 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 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, […]
Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20
Anthony Aniano's 2022 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent hitters to add for Week 20. Fantasy baseball managers should consider adding these players off the waiver wire if they are available in their leagues. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (SiriusXM channel 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM […]
Fantasy Baseball Week 20 Injury News, Updates: Walker Buehler, Wander Franco, Joey Votto, Jack Flaherty and more
We have entered the time of the season when teams are grinding it out to make their playoff pushes. The heat and the time of year can play a toll on the players. Injured players are suffering more muscular injuries and teams have to be able to fill the gaps and keep going. This is […]
Luis Garcia To Begin A Minor League Rehab Assignment
Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia (groin) is set to begin a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester in Indianapolis, per beat writer Mark Zuckerman. Garcia told reporters that his groin, which has kept him out since August 13, is no longer bothering him. The 22-year-old rookie has been a solid contributor for the […]
Desert Island Hitter Metrics: Barrels, Walks, and Strikeouts
Barrels, walks, and strikeouts are three important indicators of hitting talent. Previous research by the Baseball Data Machine Learning team has found that a simple metric that sums barrels and walks and subtracts strikeouts, and then divides by plate appearances, offers a good starting point for evaluating a hitter’s talent. This article builds on that […]
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/21/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
It's Sunday, August 21st, 2022 and we have a daytime MLB slate today. It isn't the football regular season yet, so why not spend a Sunday making some MLB lineups and trying to win a little bit of cash going into the week right? This article has daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for FanDuel and […]
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/20/22 (Premium Content)
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/20/22 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 […]
Keibert Ruiz Reaches Five Times, Steals A Base
Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz reached base five times Friday, going 2-for-2 with two walks, a hit-by-pitch, one RBI and one run scored. He also stole a base, his sixth of the year in seven attempts. Ruiz has only managed a .665 OPS in 381 plate appearances this season, but he has shown the potential […]
Padres vs. Nationals Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (8/20)
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Washington Nationals vs. San Diego Padres, 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 Saturday August 20th, 2022. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as […]
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/20/22): Today's Top MLB DFS Lineups
There's a little more of an even split in the FanDuel and DraftKings tournaments tonight compared to the last few Saturdays. There are six matinees, leaving a nine-game main slate. It takes some of the talent out of the pool, but there are still plenty of good spots tonight. There are two pitchers costing more […]
Luke Voit Scratched From Friday's Lineup
Washington Nationals first baseman Luke Voit was scratched from his team's game against the San Diego Padres with back tightness. Voit was replaced in the lineup by Joey Meneses, who is hitting third and playing first base. The 31-year-old Voit will not be in the starting lineup but he is reportedly available as a pinch-hitter […]
