Early Fantasy Football Kicker Sleepers - 2024 Fantasy Football Values

Over the years, more and more fantasy leagues are going away from kickers. Given the position being unpredictable, fantasy commissioners have just completely eliminated kickers in fantasy. However, having kickers makes things interesting.  In 2023, rookie Brandon Aubrey finished as the No. 1 overall kicker after averaging 10.4 fantasy points per game. Justin Tucker finished […]

Is Jackson Holliday Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

What fantasy managers will remember most about Baltimore Orioles infielder Jackson Holliday is how he looked in the majors in 2024. Holliday was just 2-for-34 at the plate with one RBI, two walks, and 18 strikeouts. However, it was obvious that MLB Pipeline's No. 1 overall prospect was not ready for the big leagues yet. Since his […]

QB/WR Stacks You Must Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football

Stacks in fantasy football can really help managers win on any given week. Sometimes, those stacks are a cheat code. That's why leaving drafts with at least one QB-WR stack or one QB-TE stack can really go a long way for your fantasy roster.  The perfect example of this came back during the 2021 season. […]

When Should You Draft a Kicker in Fantasy Football? - Kicker Fantasy Football Tips, Advice

Many fantasy leagues have completely eliminated the kicker position over the years. A large reason for that is due to the position's inconsistency. However, kickers deserve some love in fantasy football, too.  Justin Tucker has been one of the best fantasy kickers since he entered the league in 2012, finishing top-three at the position in […]

Can You Trust Kyren Williams In 2024? Fantasy Football Outlook

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams has had an interesting career so far. After being selected in the 5th round of the 2022 NFL Draft, Williams suffered a foot injury during OTAs that caused him to miss the first eight games of his rookie season. When he was active, though, he was the clear […]

Tyler Locklear Optioned To Triple-A Tacoma

The Seattle Mariners optioned first baseman Tyler Locklear ahead of the team's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. With Jorge Polanco (hamstring) returning from the 10-day injured list, Seattle decided to send down its No. 8 prospect. Locklear started just once since June 17, so the first baseman should be getting more consistent reps […]

Jorge Polanco Reinstated From The 10-Day Injured List

The Seattle Mariners reinstated second baseman Jorge Polanco (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list ahead of the team's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. Polanco has been out since May 26 due to a right hamstring strain, but he should resume his everyday role as the Mariners' second baseman upon his return. It has […]

Orioles Designate Nick Maton For Assignment

The Baltimore Orioles designated Nick Maton for assignment ahead of Monday's series opener against the Cleveland Guardians. Maton was just called up by the Orioles on June 19 after appearing in 41 Triple-A games this season. But to make way for Heston Kjerstad's promotion, the utility specialist was designated for assignment. The 27-year-old only appeared […]

Jarren Duran's Strong June Continues After 3-for-5 Day On Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran went 3-for-5 with one double, two RBI, and one stolen base in the team's 7-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Duran has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball in June and is currently slashing .384/.443/.640 with four home runs, six doubles, three triples, 13 RBI, […]

Erik Miller Opening, Spencer Howard To Serve As Bulk Reliever On Monday

The San Francisco Giants announced that pitcher Erik Miller will open the game against the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Miller last pitched on June 19, where he also started, and threw one scoreless inning with one walk and two strikeouts. The left-hander will start on Monday, but Spencer Howard is expected to follow him out […]

Keon Coleman vs. Brian Thomas Jr. - Who Should I Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football?

Every year, some rookies immediately make an impact in the NFL. In 2023, fantasy managers saw C.J. Stroud, Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, Puka Nacua, and Sam LaPorta all break out as rookies. All five of those players also finished top-10 at their respective positions in fantasy. Two rookies who could surprise a lot of fantasy managers […]

2024 All-Breakout Team: Fantasy Football Sleepers and Risers

It's never too early to start thinking about fantasy football, and it's never too early to also think about which players could potentially break out this upcoming season. Last year, we saw several young players take their game to the next level, including Jordan Love, Kyren Williams, Nico Collins, and Trey McBride.  All four of […]

Colin Rea - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 22% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Colin Rea has been a surprise fantasy option this year, as he currently owns a 3.62 ERA and 54 strikeouts across his first 15 appearances (13 starts). Rea has also given up just two earned runs or less in five […]

Landon Knack - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 18% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With Yoshinobu Yamamoto landing on the injured list, the Los Angeles Dodgers called up pitcher Landon Knack to take his spot in the rotation. In his first four starts with the Dodgers this season -- from April 17 to May 19 -- Knack […]

Coby Mayo- Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Standard Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August/September ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles' No. 3 prospect Coby Mayo spent about one month on the injured list after fracturing his rib on May 16. Since his return, Mayo picked up right where he left off. He went 6-for-13 (.462 average) with three home runs and six RBI across […]

Should I Stash Heston Kjerstad In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 14)

When Baltimore Orioles' No. 4 prospect, Heston Kjerstad, was called up in late April, fantasy managers rushed to the waiver wire to pick him up. That's because Kjerstad was not only one of the hottest hitters at Triple-A to start the season, but he also put up solid numbers in his first two minor league […]

Should I Stash Shane Baz In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 14)

It has been a couple of seasons since fantasy managers have seen Tampa Bay Rays starter Shane Baz pitch in the big leagues. Baz last appeared in the majors in 2022, making six starts with the Rays.  However, after his start on July 10, 2022, Baz experienced some pain in his elbow. Tampa Bay eventually […]

Fantasy Baseball Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of catcher waiver wire pickups. Like every year, navigating the catcher position has been extremely tough. Ryan Jeffers started the year red-hot but has since become a potential drop candidate amid a 14-for-102 (.156 average) slump at the plate.  That's the difficulty of the catcher position in fantasy. Most catchers […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Week 14 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of fantasy baseball trade targets. Each week, this article has featured plenty of big-name players to buy low on and sell high in fantasy. Superstars like Corbin Carroll and Julio Rodriguez have made the buy-low list this season, while Garrett Crochet and Jared Jones have made the sell-high list. Heading […]

Sneaky RB1 Candidates? 2024 Fantasy Football Running Back Sleepers

It's becoming harder and harder to rely on running backs in fantasy football. That could explain why the first round of fantasy drafts is owned by wide receivers this year. Only four running backs (Christian McCaffrey, Breece Hall, Bijan Robinson, and Jahmyr Gibbs) have an ADP inside the top 12. As a result, most fantasy […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low? (Week 13)

We are at the point of the fantasy baseball season where it might be time to cut losses on certain players struggling. Sometimes, some of those struggling hitters or pitchers are well-known players who fantasy managers might have drafted earlier in leagues or players who started off the year strong.  Either way, holding onto certain […]

Orelvis Martinez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With the Toronto Blue Jays placing shortstop Bo Bichette on the 10-day injured list, the team called up their No. 2 prospect, Orelvis Martinez, on Tuesday afternoon. It was only a matter of time until Martinez got his shot in the big leagues after […]

When is Yoshinobu Yamamoto Coming Back - Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Yoshinobu Yamamoto to a massive 12-year, $325 million deal this offseason. That large deal shocked some people around the baseball. But in his first 14 starts this year, Yamamoto has pitched like an ace atop the Dodgers' rotation.  Los Angeles, though, will be without its ace for quite some time after […]

Should I Stash Max Meyer In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 13)

Miami Marlins' No. 2 prospect, Max Meyer, surely has a bright future ahead of him in the majors. Meyer showed some of his potential earlier in the year when he started the season with the big league club.  However, MLB Pipeline's No. 81 overall prospect was optioned down to Triple-A after just three starts as […]

Late-Round Sleepers and Undervalued Picks for 2024 Fantasy Football

In every fantasy draft, managers focus heavily on their early-round picks. After all, these are the players who are going to lead your fantasy team. However, the late-round picks are just as important, especially if those "sleepers" turn out to be consistent fantasy options. Just look at the 2023 fantasy season, as several sleepers helped […]

Chris Godwin vs. Calvin Ridley - Who Should I Draft in 2024 Fantasy Football?

Wide receivers have taken over the first round of fantasy drafts in recent years. That has never been truer heading into the 2024 season, as eight wide receivers have an ADP inside the top 12.  As a result, wide receivers are coming off the board quickly in drafts. However, don't worry if you don't grab […]

Pedro Pages Starts His Fifth Straight Game Behind The Plate

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Pedro Pages will start behind the plate and bat eighth in the team's series opener against the Miami Marlins on Monday. The 25-year-old catcher has now started five straight games for the Cardinals, which has moved Ivan Herrera to the designated hitter role or on the bench. Pages is coming off […]

Nolan Gorman Taking A Seat On Monday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman is not in the team's lineup on Monday against the Miami Marlins. With the Marlins starting a left-hander in Braxton Garrett, Gorman will take a seat, and Jose Fermin will start at second base in his place. The left-handed slugger is batting just .186 at the plate with […]

Joey Votto Begins Rehab Assignment

First baseman Joey Votto (ankle) was transferred to the Blue Jays' rookie-level Florida Complex League to begin a rehab assignment, according to Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. Votto has been out with a right ankle sprain since March 17, when the 40-year-old rolled his ankle in the dugout in spring training. However, it appears the former […]

Shohei Ohtani Could Move To Leadoff Spot After Mookie Betts’ Injury

With Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts fracturing his hand on a hit-by-pitch in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Kansas City Royals, the Dodgers lineup will look slightly different in his absence. Manager Dave Roberts said the team is considering moving designated hitter Shohei Ohtani to the leadoff spot, where he has hit one other […]