MLB Picks At ParlayPlay Fantasy Today, 4/23: Baseball Projections + More
Get ready to swing for the fences with Fantasy Alarm’s ParlayPlay MLB picks for April 23, 2025! We’re locking in on Yankees slugger Ben Rice, who’s poised to rack up some big numbers as he faces a favorable matchup, ready to light up the stat sheet.
Plus, we’re doubling down with a pitcher prop parlay featuring JP Sears and Kumar Rocker given their recent struggles and tough opposing lineups.
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Ben Rice MLB ParlayPlay Fantasy Pick: More Than 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBI
Fresh off a leadoff homer, Ben Rice is thriving at the top of the Yankees’ lineup and looks primed to feast again on April 23, 2025. Facing Guardians righty Luis L. Ortiz, who’s been a lefty’s dream, Rice has a golden opportunity.
Ortiz has struggled mightily against left-handed hitters, with a .500+ slugging percentage and over 1.5 HR/9 allowed this season. Rice could easily clear 1.5 Hits+Runs+RBI, potentially with another long ball, making this a top ParlayPlay pick!
JP Sears + Kumar Rocker MLB ParlayPlay Fantasy Pick: More Than 0.5 First Inning Runs Allowed
Sutter Health Park has continued to be an offensive haven to begin the season, ranking as the second best hitter park in the majors through the first month-plus of the year.
The A's and Rangers totaled 13 runs last night with the Rangers kicking things off with two runs in the first inning.
Tonight we just need one run scored by either the Rangers or A's for this pick to cash and given the pitching matchups and the ballpark, that seems more probable than not to occur.
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Daulton Varsho picked up three hits, three RBI and a homer in a win over the Angels on Thursday.
Varsho has only played in seven games this year, but they’ve been seven good ones. He’s homered three times already, and his slugging percentage is a remarkable — and entirely unsustainable — .727 over 22 at-bats. Varsho has been a mediocre offensive player in his two seasons with the Blue Jays, but it’s possible at the age of 28 he’s having a breakout campaign. Far from a guarantee, but possible.
Taylor Ward hit a two-run homer in a loss to the Blue Jays on Thursday.
Ward, 31, gave the Angels a 2-0 lead with a two-run homer off Chris Bassitt in the first inning. He’s now gone deep in two of his last three games, and it ‘improves’ his slash to .181/.224/.391. Ward has been one of the most hot/cold players players in the sport over the last few years, so fantasy managers who can afford to make some roster moves may want to look at Ward while the going is good.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. picked up three hits and scored twice in an 8-5 win over the Angels on Thursday.
Guerrero also drew a walk. It gives the first baseman multiple hits in back-to-back games, and it’s the third time in May that he’s reached that mark. That’s helped raise his average from .268 to .295, and the only thing fantasy managers can be disappointed with is his .432 slugging percentage. That number should continue to climb as the season unfolds, but Vladdy Jr. has had some inconsistent seasons when it comes to power production.
Chad Green picked up his first save of 2025 with a scoreless ninth against the Angels on Thursday.
Green got the save after Jeff Hoffman worked in back-to-back games — and struggled — in the first two contests against the Angels. He struck out two and looked the part while needing just nine pitches to get through the inning. Hoffman should remain the closer, but Green is on his tail if the struggles were to continue.
Chris Bassitt allowed five runs — four earned — while working six-plus innings against the Angels on Thursday while picking up a win.
Bassitt allowed three runs over the first two innings on a pair of homers, but settled down over his next four frames. He came out to work the seventh, but ended up being charged for two more runs after leaving the contest. The 36-year-old veteran has forged a 3.35 ERA and outstanding 49/8 K/BB ratio over the first quarter of the season, but this wasn’t him at his best. He’ll get the Rays next week if the rotation order stays the same for Toronto.
José Soriano allowed three runs over five innings while not factoring in the decision Thursday against the Blue Jays.
Soriano left with a 4-3 lead, but it was erased quickly after his departure. The 26-year-old was not exactly dominant in his outing with eight hits allowed and four free passes, but he did strike out six to help balance things out a smidgen. Soriano takes an even ERA of 4.00 into a scheduled start against the Padres in San Diego on Tuesday. There should be better options for that one.