MLB Pitcher Studs and Duds - Advanced Metrics Leaders for wOBA (Week 23)
Welcome back to fantasy baseball and RotoBaller’s Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds article series! Each week, I select one advanced metric, choose two pitchers with strong values and two with poor values, and analyze what those values may mean for future performance. This week, I will focus on a stat that describes how pitchers have... Read More
Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 23
Welcome back! It's Week 23 of our fantasy baseball Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups series! there are just a few precious weeks left, and every start is becoming more and more important as most of the fantasy baseball world is in playoff matchups. If you've made it this far, there's a good chance you don't... Read More
Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 23
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.... Read More
1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 23
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to Week 23 of the MLB season and another edition of our first base and third base waiver wire pickups. We're approaching the home stretch of fantasy baseball, and the waiver wire could be your best chance to improve your roster for a championship push. Let’s keep rolling along with some names... Read More
2B/SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 23
It's crunch time in fantasy baseball and no amount of football could slow us down in the pursuit of a championship. While many other RotoBallers are celebrating Week 1 of the NFL season, we're here trying to make the most of the stretch run of baseball season with a fresh batch of 2B/SS waiver wire... Read More
The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 23
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... Read More
vs. Braves Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (9/12)
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Atlanta Braves vs. San Francisco Giants, 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 September 12th, 2022. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as... Read More
Reds vs. Pirates Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (9/12)
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds, 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 September 12th, 2022. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we... Read More
Marlins vs. Rangers Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (9/12)
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Texas Rangers vs. Miami Marlins, 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 September 12th, 2022. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we... Read More
Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (9/12)
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 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 September 12th, 2022. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as... Read More
Tigers vs. Astros Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (9/12)
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Houston Astros vs. Detroit Tigers, 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 September 12th, 2022. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we... Read More
Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 23
Welcome to Week 23 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,... Read More
Points League Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 23
Welcome to Week 22 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,... Read More
Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - NFBC Waiver Wire Report for Week 23
We have completed another week of MLB action, making it time to make more waiver wire moves heading into Week 23. However, things will be slightly different for our weekly look into the high-stakes NFBC landscape. For those who do not know, in the NFBC, there are no IL spots and trades, making waiver moves... Read More
Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Fantasy Baseball - Week 23
Hey RotoBallers! It's Jon Anderson, back again for one of the final weeks of hitter streamers. We've found a bunch of exciting hitters for next week with some incredible hitting environments on tap! Your league is probably in the fantasy playoffs now or entering them next week, so some big, tough decisions are ahead. I... Read More
Two-Start Pitcher Streamers for Fantasy Baseball - Week 23
Yo, it's Jon Anderson, continuing to run the show here in terms of late-summer fantasy baseball writing. I am back with another edition of two-start pitchers as we approach the playoffs. It is week 23, and we're firmly into the playoff weeks for most leagues. This weekly fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column aims to... Read More
Nelson Velazquez Remains Out On Sunday
Chicago Cubs outfielder Nelson Velazquez (illness) remains out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. He was a late scratch on Friday due to a non-COVID related illness. Possibly, the Cubs decided to have him sit out due to the fact a right-hander pitcher is on the mound. Ian Happ,... Read More
Ryan Helsley Collects 16th Save
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley struggled, but was able to hold off the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. The right-hander was brought in during the ninth inning to protect a two-run game. The 28-year-old allowed one run, but was able to escape with his 16th save of the season. He has now converted 16... Read More
Trevor Story Removed From Sunday's Game
Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (heel) was removed during Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. It seems that Story suffered a heel injury while running to first base. The severity of the injury is unknown, but he was likely removed from the game as a precaution. He's expected to undergo further testing, so fantasy... Read More
Albert Pujols Blasts Go-Ahead Homer
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols launched his 697th career home run of his career on Sunday. The 42-year-old hit a go-ahead two-run home run off right-hander Chase De Jong in the ninth inning. The future Hall of Famer has now hit a home run in back-to-back contests. He continues to close in on... Read More
Max Kepler Leaves Sunday's Game Early
Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler left Sunday's game against the Guardians early with an apparent injury. Gilberto Celestino took over in right field in the beginning of the third inning but there's no report from the Twins as to why Kepler was removed from the lineup. The 29-year-old outfielder has been dealing with some hip... Read More
Tim Anderson Seeing A Hand Specialist On Tuesday
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (finger) is seeing a hand specialist on Tuesday. Anderson, who underwent surgery to repair a tear in the sagittal band of his left middle finger on August 11, has yet to begin playing catch or swinging a bat. The hope would be that the specialist on Tuesday would clear... Read More
Ty France Not Starting But Available Off Bench
Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (wrist) is not starting in Sunday's series finale against the Atlanta Braves. France's left wrist, which nagged him back in August, has been bothering him on swings, per beat writer Corey Brock. The M's plan to sit him on Sunday but keep him available as a pinch-hitter. Seattle also... Read More
Hunter Greene Whiffs Five In Triple-A Rehab Start
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (shoulder) fired three innings of one-run ball with five strikeouts for Triple-A Louisville on Sunday. The 23-year-old hurler threw 66 pitches during the outing. Greene has been out since early August with a right shoulder strain but has been working his way back in good order. He's on track... Read More
Brent Honeywell Jr. Reinstated From 60-Day Injured List
Oakland Athletics pitcher Brent Honeywell Jr. (elbow) was activated from the 60-day injured list and then outrighted to Triple-A Las Vegas. The oft-injured hurler will continue rehabbing in the minors and has a small chance of being called up before the regular season is up.
Daulton Jefferies Has Tommy John Surgery
Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Daulton Jefferies (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery on Friday. The 27-year-old hurler had been out since mid-June after having surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. He also underwent Tommy John surgery back in 2017 so this is his second procedure on his elbow. The team should provide an update on him soon... Read More
David Bednar Has A Chance To Return This Season
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar (back) has a shot to return this season, according to general manager Ben Cherington. On his radio show, the GM noted that Bednar would need a minor league rehab assignment before his return, but he did throw a live batting practice session on Saturday. The 27-year-old reliever has been... Read More
Chris Archer Placed On The 15-Day Injured List
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Chris Archer (pectoral) has been placed on the 15-day injured list. The veteran right-hander exited his start on Saturday against the Guardians early with pectoral tightness. He should be activated in time to cap off the regular season for the Twins. Minnesota selected the contract of Jharel Cotton from Triple-A St.... Read More
Paul Goldschmidt Not In The Lineup On Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is getting the day off on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Goldy, along with Nolan Arenado, is getting a routine day of rest. The veteran first baseman has been incredible for the Cards this year, slashing .325/.413/.607 to go along with 35 home runs, 109 RBI, and six... Read More