Fantasy Baseball Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my catchers fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 18 of the 2024 MLB season. This week, we'll take a look at catchers such as Gabriel Moreno, Shea Langeliers, and Tyler Stephenson.  All three of those catchers are rostered in 40% or less of Yahoo! leagues, so they should be available on waivers if […]

Is Ricky Pearsall Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

The San Francisco 49ers selected Ricky Pearsall with the 31st overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Many fans were surprised by that pick, considering the team already has Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel Sr. in the passing game.  Pearsall, though, brings another element to this San Francisco offense. He totaled 65 catches for 965 yards […]

Fantasy Football QBs Set To Fall Short Of Their ADP In 2024

Quarterbacks are the most important position in fantasy football. They usually score the most points for your fantasy team every week and could single-handedly help you win a fantasy football championship.  Some would say that grabbing one of the top quarterbacks like Josh Allen or Jalen Hurts is the correct strategy in fantasy, while others […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Week 18 (2024)

It's crazy that we are already more than halfway done with the MLB regular season. With the All-Star break now officially over, it's time to help your fantasy team get to the playoffs by buying low or selling high on certain players.  Since the beginning of this week had no games, I will be looking […]

Will Brandon Aiyuk Be Traded? Top-3 Landing Spots For Aiyuk This Offseason

Since being drafted in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has established himself as a top playmaker in the league. He has totaled at least 75 catches and 1,000 yards in each of the last two seasons. In 2023, Aiyuk totaled 75 catches for a career-high […]

The Most Undervalued Fantasy Football Player from Every NFC Team (2024)

Fantasy football is all about value. Taking a player three rounds earlier than where he is going in drafts likely won't work out in the long run. Of course, there are exceptions to that rule, like if fantasy managers took Rachaad White a couple of rounds earlier last year.  Sometimes, reaching for players is also […]

Bubba Chandler - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 18)

BALLER MOVE: Monitor in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: 2025 ANALYSIS: Since being drafted in the third round of the 2021 MLB Draft, Pittsburgh Pirates' top prospect, Bubba Chandler, has shown his potential in the minors. In 2022, he finished with a 2.61 ERA in 14 appearances (11 starts) at rookie ball and Single-A. Then, last year, […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low? (Week 17)

We have officially made it to the All-Star break. With several days off until the next game, now is the perfect time to really evaluate your team. As we head into the middle of July, fantasy baseball managers should be ready to make some tough decisions in the coming weeks.  Is it time to get […]

Michael Toglia - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 17)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Since making his major league debut in 2022, Colorado Rockies first baseman Michael Toglia has had his fair share of struggles at the plate. He hit .216 across 31 games in 2022, and he finished with a .163 average last season. This year, […]

Lawrence Butler - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 17)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 13% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It has been a rough year for Oakland A's outfielder Lawrence Butler. He was hitting just .179 through May 13, and the A's decided to send him down to Triple-A to work on things. But since being called back up on June 18, […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr., Kimani Vidal, Audric Estime - 2024 Fantasy Football Running Back Outlooks

Most Day 3 running backs selected in the NFL Draft usually have to wait a couple of years to get their opportunity. That was certainly the case for running backs like Chase Brown, Evan Hull, and Israel Abanikanda in the 2023 NFL Draft.  However, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Kimani Vidal, and Audric Estime could all see […]

Luke McCaffrey, Jermaine Burton, Malachi Corley - 2024 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Outlooks

Taking a chance on a rookie wide receiver in the later round of drafts could pay off in fantasy, especially when those wideouts went on Day 2 or Day 3 in the NFL Draft. Just look at what Amon-Ra St. Brown did as a rookie in 2021 and what Puka Nacua did last year in […]

Fantasy Baseball Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my catchers fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 17 of the 2024 MLB season. This week, we'll take a look at catchers such as Keibert Ruiz, Patrick Bailey, and Tyler Stephenson.  Some catchers who have appeared on this list in the past have become consistent fantasy options, while others were more short-term pickups. […]

Worst Fantasy Football Picks At Each Position - Sneaky Bust Candidates for 2024

Every season, it is important to avoid drafting fantasy football busts in the early round of drafts. Sometimes, though, it is too hard to see it coming because outside factors play a part in that. In 2023, players like Austin Ekeler, Ja'Marr Chase, Garrett Wilson, and Tony Pollard all disappointed.  All four of those players […]

Should I Stash Max Meyer In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 17)

Since being drafted third overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Miami Marlins' No. 3 prospect, Max Meyer, has proved he can be a great pitcher in the majors. In 2021, he finished with a 2.27 ERA and 130 strikeouts across 22 starts at Double-A and Triple-A. Then, in 2022, Meyer had a 3.69 ERA across […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Week 17 (2024)

The All-Star break is the best time for fantasy baseball managers to evaluate their team. Whether your team is at the top of the standings or fighting for one of the final playoff spots, now is the perfect time to upgrade your roster to position yourself better in August/September. This brief time off due to […]

Three Sneaky Super Bowl Contenders in 2024 - NFL Season Outlook and Predictions

Every season, there are teams in the NFL that exceed expectations. In 2021, it was both the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams. Both those teams had the quarterback play and talent to get to the Super Bowl, but very few people actually predicted either to make it.  Last season, it was teams like the […]

Fantasy Football All-Value Team - 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values and Targets

Value goes a long way in fantasy football. Selecting a player in the late round who goes on to finish top 10 at their respective position is huge for your fantasy team. Sometimes, those value picks turn out to be a big reason why your team makes it to the playoffs or wins it all. Last […]

JaLynn Polk vs. Roman Wilson - Who Should I Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football?

Selecting rookie wide receivers in fantasy drafts is always a risk, especially when those rookies don't go in the first round of the NFL Draft. But sometimes, it pays off big time.  Just look at Puka Nacua and Tank Dell last year. Dell was selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, while […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Analyzer - Garrett Crochet, Matt Olson, Paul Skenes are Buys or Sells?

BALLER MOVE: Sell Garrett Crochet ANALYSIS: There are not many negative things to say about Chicago White Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet. He has been one of the biggest surprises this year after appearing in 13 games out of the bullpen in 2023. However, Chicago converted him to a starter this offseason, where he currently owns a 3.08 ERA […]

Jahmyr Gibbs, Jonathan Taylor, Saquon Barkley - 2024 Fantasy Football Running Back Outlooks

There is a clear top three at the running back position heading into the fantasy season. Christian McCaffrey is the consensus RB1, while Breece Hall and Bijan Robinson are interchangeable as the RB2 and RB3.  The next tier of running backs, though, are just as great of picks. Jahmyr Gibbs, Jonathan Taylor, and Saquon Barkley […]

Top Candidates To Dethrone CeeDee Lamb As The Fantasy Football WR1 In 2024

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is coming off the best season of his young career in 2023, totaling 135 catches for 1,749 yards and 12 touchdowns. Lamb also ran 14 times for 113 yards and two touchdowns. Those career numbers helped Lamb finish as the overall WR1 for the first time. He averaged 23.7 […]

Is Saquon Barkley A First-Round Pick In 2024 Fantasy Football?

After spending the first six seasons with the New York Giants, Saquon Barkley signed a multiyear deal with the Philadelphia Eagles this offseason. Barkley and the Eagles agreed to a three-year, $37.75 million deal in March, making him one of the highest-paid running backs in the league.  Barkley will now get to run behind one […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Analyzer - Shane Baz, James Wood, Brooks Lee are Buys or Sells?

BALLER MOVE: Sell Shane Baz ANALYSIS: It has been a while since Tampa Bay Rays starter Shane Baz pitched in the majors after he missed the entire 2023 campaign with an elbow injury. However, Baz made his season debut on July 5 and tossed six innings of three-run ball against the Texas Rangers.  The right-hander looked solid in […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low? (Week 16)

Week 16 is one of the stranger weeks of the fantasy baseball season because it usually runs for 14 days. This year, that week will run from July 8 to July 21. With the All-Star break also just a couple of days away, now is the perfect time to evaluate where certain players are heading […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Analyzer - Julio Rodriguez, Corbin Carroll, Adolis Garcia are Buys or Sells?

BALLER MOVE: Buy Julio Rodriguez ANALYSIS: It has been a rough year for any fantasy manager who drafted Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez in the first round of drafts. Rodriguez is currently hitting .247 with eight home runs, seven doubles, and 30 RBI across 91 games. However, now is the perfect time to trade for him. For […]

Brooks Lee Looks To Continue Hot Streak Into Monday’s Series Opener

Since making his MLB debut on July 3, Minnesota Twins infielder Brooks Lee has been red-hot at the plate. On Monday, Lee will look to continue that hot streak. He is batting seventh and playing third base in the series opener against the Chicago White Sox. In his first five major league games, the 23-year-old […]

Robbie Ray Throws Three Innings In Latest Rehab Start

San Francisco Giants pitcher Robbie Ray (elbow) is progressing well from the elbow injury he suffered early in 2023. Ray made his seventh minor-league rehab appearance on July 4, allowing three runs on two hits with one walk and three strikeouts across three innings pitched. The left-hander is still likely a couple of rehab starts […]

Kyle Tucker Progressing From Shin Injury And “Feeling Pretty Good”

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (shin contusion) has been out since fouling a ball off his shin on June 3. Four days later, the Astros placed him on the 10-day injured list, and the All-Star is still rehabbing from that injury he suffered over one month ago. However, Tucker appears to be close to a […]

Shane Baz Delivers Quality Start In First Start Back

Tampa Bay Rays starter Shane Baz took the mound in the big leagues for the first time in almost 24 months on Friday, July 5, and delivered a quality start in the team's 3-0 loss to the Texas Rangers. Baz gave up three runs on seven hits with one walk and six strikeouts across six […]