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 […]

DJ Herz Optioned To Triple-A Rochester

The Washington Nationals optioned pitcher DJ Herz to Triple-A Rochester ahead of the team's series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals. Herz would have started one more game before the All-Star break, but the Nationals have opted to send him down anyway. Mark Zuckerman of MASN said this move will likely save some innings for […]

Three NFL Offenses Trending Up In 2024 Fantasy Football

When choosing players during fantasy football drafts, targeting players on elite offenses is always a great recipe for success. Just look at the Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers, and Detroit Lions offenses in 2023. If you drafted any player from any of those offenses last year, it turned out great.  Of course, those same offenses […]

Fantasy Baseball Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16 (2024)

Like every year, the catcher position is among the toughest to evaluate. If you didn't get Adley Rutschman, Will Smith, or William Contreras in drafts this year, chances are you have been frustrated with your starting catcher's production in fantasy. J.T. Realmuto (knee) is currently on the injured list, and catchers like Jonah Heim, Sean Murphy, and Luis Campusano have all disappointed for most […]

What To Do With Injured Fantasy Football TEs: T.J. Hockenson, Greg Dulcich, And More

The tight-end position has never been deeper in fantasy than it is heading into this season. In years prior, there were only 1-4 solid options, and the rest were all the same. However, that is certainly not the case in 2024.  Sam LaPorta is currently the best option at the position in drafts, but waiting […]

When Will Kyle Schwarber Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Every season, Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber struggles right out of the gate, and year after year, fantasy managers overreact. In 2024, Schwarber entered May with a .202 batting average, eight home runs, 17 RBI, and 46 strikeouts. However, the left-handed slugger really picked it up in June. From June 1 to June 27, […]

Is Dak Prescott Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Offseason Injury Update

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is coming off arguably the best season of his career, throwing for 4,516 yards, 36 touchdowns, and nine interceptions. Those numbers also led to Prescott finishing as the QB3 in fantasy while averaging 20.7 fantasy points per game.  While the 30-year-old quarterback and the Cowboys haven't agreed to an extension […]

Dylan Crews - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 16)

BALLER MOVE: Stash In 12+ Team Leagues CALL-UP ETA: September ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals' No. 2 prospect, Dylan Crews, has a strong chance to make his MLB debut later this season. After being selected second overall in the 2023 MLB Draft, Crews has quickly risen up the minor league ranks. He hit .292 with five home runs, nine […]

Jasson Dominguez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 16)

BALLER MOVE: Monitor in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: September 2024/Early 2025 ANALYSIS: It has been a tough year for New York Yankees' top prospect, Jasson Dominguez. He missed the start of the 2024 campaign after undergoing Tommy John surgery late in 2023. As a result, Dominguez didn't see his first action of the season until May 14. However, […]

Nacho Alvarez- Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 16)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: Late 2024/Early 2025 ANALYSIS: Atlanta Braves' No. 6 prospect, Nacho Alvarez Jr., has quickly risen up the minor league ranks since being drafted in the fifth round of the 2022 MLB Draft. He hit .287 with one home and 11 RBI across rookie ball and Single-A in 2022 and […]

Crowded Fantasy Football Backfields To Avoid In 2024

Most NFL teams are moving away from giving their RB1 a workhorse role. Only a few running backs will enter the 2024 campaign with that type of role. Running backs like Christian McCaffrey, Jonathan Taylor, Saquon Barkley, and Breece Hall are the sole backs who should see the majority of their team's backfield touches. With […]

James Wood - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 16)

BALLER MOVE: Add In All Formats ROSTERED IN: 67% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Washington Nationals officially called up their top prospect, James Wood, on July 1. After tearing it up at Triple-A this season -- batting an absurd .353 with 10 home runs, 16 doubles, 37 RBI, and 10 stolen bases -- Wood deserved his chance in […]

Max Meyer - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 16)

BALLER MOVE: Stash In 12+ Team Leagues CALL-UP ETA: Late July/August ANALYSIS: Miami Marlins' No. 3 prospect, Max Meyer, has had an interesting 2024 campaign so far. After undergoing Tommy John surgery during the 2022 season, the Marlins have been extremely careful with their young pitcher. He started the year with the major league club before […]