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Reds vs. Cardinals Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (8/31)
Mets vs. Dodgers Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (8/31)
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets, 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 31st, 2022. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share... Read More
Padres vs. Padres Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (8/31)
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the San Diego Padres 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 Wednesday August 31st, 2022. Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share... Read More
Gunnar Henderson Hitting Sixth In Major League Debut
Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson is batting sixth and starting at third base on Wednesday in his Major League debut. One of the sport's best prospects, Henderson hit .297 with a .416 on-base percentage, 19 home runs, and 22 stolen bases in 503 combined plate appearances in the minors for Baltimore's Double-A and Triple-A affiliates.... Read More
Orioles Sign Jesus Aguilar To Minor League Deal
The Baltimore Orioles reportedly signed veteran first baseman Jesus Aguilar to a minor league deal on Wednesday, per a tweet from MASN's Roch Kubatko. Kubatko also noted in his tweet that Aguilar is joining Baltimore's major league taxi squad on Wednesday, so there's a good chance he'll join the big-league club when rosters expand on... Read More
Rays Recall Vidal Brujan
The Tampa Bay Rays recalled infielder and outfielder Vidal Brujan on Wednesday. Brujan has appeared in 46 games for Tampa Bay so far this season, hitting .167 with a .230 on-base percentage, two home runs, and four stolen bases in 152 plate appearances. He's been much more productive at Triple-A, however, with a .301 average,... Read More
Brandon Lowe Placed On Injured list
The Tampa Bay Rays placed infielder Brandon Lowe (triceps) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday due to a right triceps contusion. The move was made retroactive to Aug. 28. So far this season, the 28-year-old has appeared in 61 games for the Rays, seeing the bulk of his playing time at second base. He's... Read More
Rays Place Shane McClanahan On 15-Day Injured List
The Tampa Bay Rays placed left-handed starter Shane McClanahan (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday due to a left shoulder impingement. The 25-year-old was in the midst of a strong season, both for the Rays and for fantasy managers, before the injury. In 147.1 innings of work, McClanahan struck out 182 batters compared... Read More
Rowdy Tellez Back Against Pirates
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Zach Thompson, serving as the designated hitter and batting third in the lineup. Tellez sat out of the game on Tuesday, but he'll be back in there for fantasy managers on Wednesday. The 27-year-old has been... Read More
Chas McCormick Scratched Wednesday
Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick (finger) was scratched from the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. McCormick is dealing with a sore right pinkie finger after dislocating the digit a week ago. Before playing on Tuesday, the 27-year-old missed the previous four games. For now, consider McCormick to be day-to-day. It's unclear if... Read More
Harrison Bader Begins Hitting Off Tee
New York Yankees outfielder Harrison Bader (foot) has resumed hitting off a tee and is in a "10-day ramp-up" to begin playing in minor league games, according to skipper Aaron Boone. Bader is slowly recovering and could make his debut for the Yankees in the middle of September. It's good news for the Bombers with... Read More
Zac Gallen Wins His 10th Game Tuesday
Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen won his 10th game of the season in Tuesday's 12-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Gallen was masterful, tossing seven shutout innings on just two hits while walking one and striking out seven batters. The 27-year-old right-hander hasn't allowed a run in his last 34 1/3 innings over his... Read More
Phillies Acquire Vinny Nittoli From Blue Jays
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired right-handed reliever Vinny Nittoli from the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, and they plan to add him to their major league roster when rosters expand on Thursday, according to sources. It's unclear what Toronto received in return. Nittoli planned to opt out of his minor league deal on Wednesday, but the... Read More
Randy Arozarena Has Three-Hit Game Tuesday
Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 3-for-5 with a home run, a stolen base, one RBI, two runs scored and a strikeout in Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Miami Marlins. Arozarena is now hitting .323 (30-for-93) in the month of August with six home runs, 23 RBI, 15 runs scored and six stolen bases... Read More
Tyler Duffey Signs With Yankees
The New York Yankees signed free-agent relief pitcher Tyler Duffey to an undisclosed deal on Wednesday. Duffey had a 1.88 ERA and 0.79 WHIP in 24 innings for the Minnesota Twins in the shortened 2020 season. In 44 innings pitched for Minnesota earlier this year, Duffey went 2-4 with a 4.91 ERA (4.81 FIP), a... Read More
Michael Conforto Has A Deadline Wednesday
Former New York Mets outfielder Michael Conforto has to sign with a team on Wednesday if he wants to be eligible to play in the postseason. His agent, Scott Boras, has said that Conforto will sign this year. The 29-year-old had surgery on his right shoulder in mid-April, but he should be able to return... Read More
Miguel Vargas To Be Activated Once Rosters Expand
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman/outfielder Miguel Vargas was pulled from Triple-A Oklahoma City's game on Tuesday night after he drew a second-inning walk. He is heading to New York to join the Dodgers' taxi squad, according to sources. The plan is for Vargas to be activated once rosters expand on Thursday, Sept. 1. The 22-year-old... Read More
Yordan Alvarez Still Out Wednesday
Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. It will be the third straight game that Alvarez has missed due to left hand soreness, but fantasy managers should continue to consider him day-to-day. Trey Mancini is serving as the designated hitter on Wednesday and... Read More
Free MLB Betting Picks - Today's Best Bets, Expert Predictions, Odds (8/31/22)
It's Wednesday, August 31st, 2022 and we are back with another MLB free picks article! There are 15 games being played, all 30 MLB teams in action throughout the day. We have a few day games and then several night games tonight. If you are looking to get involved in some MLB action, this time... Read More
PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks for Fantasy Baseball - Wednesday August 31st
Hello everybody and welcome! The 2022 MLB season is heading towards the home stretch and we here at Rotoballer 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 fantasy points or single stats.... Read More
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 8/31/22 (Premium Content)
All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 8/31/2022 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Split slate Wednesday, but we have enough games on the night slate to have some fun with. Let's talk about it! Top Hitters for 8/31/22 Aaron Judge ($6,500) vs. Patrick Sandoval He's almost two... Read More
Updated MLB Starting Pitcher Rankings for Fantasy Baseball: The Top-101 Baller Ranks
Howdy, RotoBallers, and welcome to the final edition of my rest-of-season starting pitcher ranks for the 2022 campaign. With August in the books and only September left, our pitching analysis turns more into a short-term, who-to-stream engine rather than a lengthy RoS debate. As a result, we're closing the books on this column for the... Read More
DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/31/22): 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... Read More
Thunder Dan's MLB Betting Picks for August 31: Pitcher Props, Totals, Money Line Bets
Happy Birthday to me! Yep, it's my 40th birthday today so maybe I'll have some good luck and take down a GPP in DFS or hit all my bets? Whether you like to bet game totals, sides, or player props, I have something in here for you, and try to cover a little bit of... Read More
Corbin Carroll: Champ or Chump for Fantasy Baseball?
With September on the horizon, fantasy managers have officially entered the stretch run. This is the time of year when your standings page should be dictating the moves you're making, as it often makes sense to drop a more talented player for one who contributes in key areas you can gain points. Your rivals are... Read More
Nick Gordon Hits Grand Slam, Plates Six Tuesday
Minnesota Twins shortstop/outfielder Nick Gordon had a huge game at the plate in Tuesday's 10-5 win over the Red Sox. Gordon went 2-for-6 with a double, a grand slam, six RBI, and a strikeout. The 26-year-old has been a solid contributor at the plate this season, slashing .276/.321/.431 with six HR, 30 RBI, and six... Read More
Daniel Bard Notches 28th Save Tuesday
Colorado Rockies closer Daniel Bard earned his 28th save of the season in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Braves. Bard came in to shut things down in the bottom of the ninth inning and did just that, delivering a 1-2-3 inning with two strikeouts. The veteran has been a consistent fantasy producer this season despite... Read More
Jordan Romano Earns 28th Save Of Season Tuesday
Toronto Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano picked up his 28th save of the season in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Cubs. Romano came in to pitch the ninth inning with a two-run lead. He got the first out on a flyout, hit a batter, but then got the final two outs on another flyout and... Read More
Shane McClanahan, Rays Optimistic On Shoulder Impingement
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that both he and starting pitcher Shane McClanahan (shoulder) are "optimistic" that the 25-year-old will not have to miss much time with a left shoulder impingement, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. McClanahan did not feel right following his pregame bullpen session Tuesday and was scratched... Read More
Willson Contreras Exits Tuesday With Left Foot/Ankle Soreness
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras (foot, ankle) exited Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Blue Jays in the sixth inning with left foot/ankle soreness, per the Chicago Tribune's Meghan Montemurro. Contreras was pinch-hit for in the top of the inning, but went 1-for-2 with a solo home run before exiting. He will get treatment Wednesday and... Read More
