Brent Rooker Homers Saturday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker homered Saturday afternoon in an 8-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. The slugger hit his 22nd homer of the season, giving him four in his last four games, and seven in the month of July. Rooker is hitting .294 with the 22 home runs, 65 RBI, five stolen bases […]

Zach Neto Steals Two Bases Saturday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto stole two bases in an 8-2 loss to the Oakland Athletics Saturday afternoon. Neto is putting together an impressive campaign in 2024, hitting .258 with 13 home runs, 44 RBI, 16 stolen bases and 39 runs scored in 353 plate appearances. In the month of July, the young infielder […]

Dylan Cease Fans 10 In Saturday Victory

The San Diego Padres Dylan Cease fanned 10 hitters Saturday night in a 7-0 shutout over the Cleveland Guardians. Cease runs his record to 9-8 with the win, to go along with a 3.76 ERA, a 1.03 WHIP and 159 strikeouts in 122 innings. The veteran right-hander has won two consecutive starts, covering 13 innings […]

Marcell Ozuna Homers Twice Saturday

In the second game of a doubleheader Saturday, Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna slammed two home runs in a 9-5 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. The veteran slugger took St. Louis starter Sonny Gray deep in the fourth and sixth innings, his 27th and 28th of the year. Ozuna is now hitting .305 […]

Randy Arozarena Homers Twice Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena homered twice while knocking in three runs in a 9-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday. The veteran is now hitting .212 with 14 home runs, 34 RBI, 14 stolen bases and 41 runs scored in 388 plate appearances. His first homer came off starter Nestor Cortes, […]

Heston Kjerstad Reinstated From 7-Day IL

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad (head) was reinstated from the 7-day concussion injured list on Saturday afternoon. The rookie was hit in the head by a pitch from the New York Yankees' Clay Holmes last weekend. The Orioles sent outfielder Kyle Stowers down to Triple-A in a corresponding move. The left-handed hitting Kjerstad is hitting […]

Texas Rangers Recall Justin Foscue On Saturday

Prospect Justin Foscue has been recalled by the Texas Rangers ahead of their Saturday tilt with the Baltimore Orioles. Foscue was on the roster for two days in April, getting one hit and a RBI in two plate appearances, before being hampered by an oblique sprain. Foscue missed more than three months but is apparently […]

Wilyer Abreu, Masataka Yoshida Head To Bench Saturday Night

Boston Red Sox outfielders Wilyer Abreu and Masataka Yoshida will head to the bench Saturday night for their tilt against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Veteran Rob Refsnyder will spell Abreu in the outfield, and Tyler O'Neill will DH for Yoshida. Abreu is hitting .260 with eight home runs, 29 RBI, seven stolen bases and 35 […]

Jonah Heim Out Of Saturday Lineup

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim will head to the bench Saturday night for their game against the Baltimore Orioles in favor of veteran Andrew Knizner. It appears to be a standard day of rest for Heim. The veteran backstop is hitting .238 with eight home runs, 36 RBI, one stolen base, and 32 runs scored. […]

J.T. Realmuto Reinstated From 10-Day IL

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (knee) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday afternoon. The team immediately reinserted him into the lineup, hitting fifth and back at his customary position behind the plate. The veteran missed more than a month of the season due to knee surgery. Realmuto is hitting .261 with seven […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 17 (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 17 (July 15 - July 21). In this weekly piece, we search for starting pitchers rostered in less than 50% of Yahoo! leagues. These are SP options to consider that might be good additions to your fantasy roster, especially for streaming. […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 16)

Welcome back to our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitter category boosters for Week 16 of the 2024 MLB season - free agent hitters to consider adding to help boost your team in HR, SB, RBI, AVG and Runs. Today we'll look at names like Colt Keith, Rowdy Tellez, Eugenio Suarez, Angel Martinez and more. Is […]

Nick Castellanos Homers, Knocks In Four Runs Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos homered and knocked in four runs Saturday in an 11-5 victory over the Oakland Athletics. On the season, Castellanos is hitting .235 with 13 home runs, 47 RBI, three stolen bases and 44 runs scored. In July, Castellanos is hitting .262 with two home runs, five RBI, and four runs […]

Bryce Harper Homers In 11-5 Victory Over The Oakland Athletics

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper homered and knocked in three runs in an 11-5 win over the Oakland Athletics. Harper is hitting .303 with 21 home runs, 61 RBI, four stolen bases and 55 runs scored on the season. The National League All-Star continues to be a dominant force in the Phillies lineup, who […]

Jake Burger Homers, Knocks In Four Saturday

Miami Marlins third baseman Jake Burger homered and drove in four runs Saturday in a 10-6 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. On the season, Burger is hitting .225 with 10 home runs, 35 RBI, zero stolen bases and 29 runs scored. In July, he's hitting .275 with three home runs, eight RBI, and five runs […]

Francisco Lindor Homers In 7-3 Victory Over The Colorado Rockies

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor homered on Saturday, leading the team to a 7-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. The three-run homer came off reliever Jalen Beeks in the eighth inning, extending a 4-3 lead to 7-3 at the time. Lindor is hitting .250 with 17 home runs, 51 RBI, 18 stolen bases and […]

Luis Garcia Jr. Homers In 6-5 Win Over Milwaukee Brewers

Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia Jr. smacked a pinch-hit home run Saturday off Jacob Junis. The Nationals went on to win the game 6-5, scoring two runs in the ninth inning to complete the victory. On the year, Garcia Jr. is hitting .281 with 11 home runs, 45 RBI, 12 stolen bases and 34 […]

Dylan Cease Earns Win, Strikes Out 11 Braves Hitters

San Diego Padres right-hander Dylan Cease earned a win Saturday night against the Atlanta Braves, covering six innings and striking out 11 hitters. Cease has eight wins, a 3.99 ERA, a 1.08 WHIP, and 149 strikeouts in 115 innings pitched. The veteran goes into the All-Star break with a 31%K%, which is in the 93rd […]

Heliot Ramos Homers Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos hit his 14th home run on Thursday in a 5-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. The rookie outfielder is now hitting an even .300 on the season, with the aforementioned 14 homers, 45 RBI, two stolen bases, and 28 runs scored in 251 plate appearances. Ramos is hitting […]

Kevin Gausman Nabs Quality Start, Win On Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman earned a win and a quality start on Thursday in a 5-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Gausman struck out three while scattering six hits and two runs over seven innings. The veteran moves to 7-8 on the season, with a 4.50 ERA, a 1.31 WHIP, and 104 […]

Paul Skenes Hurls Gem Thursday, Strikes Out 11

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie starter Paul Skenes threw seven hitless and shutout innings, earning a win Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers while striking out 11 hitters. Skenes was removed at 99 pitches, giving way to Colin Holderman to pitch the eighth. Jake Bauers broke up the no-hit bid with a single in the eighth inning. Skenes […]

Tyler Stephenson Homers Twice, Drives In Five

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson homered twice and knocked in five runs on Thursday in an 8-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Stephenson is hitting .248 with 10 home runs, 34 RBI, one stolen base and 36 runs scored in 266 plate appearances this season. This continues a hot streak for the veteran catcher, who […]

Hunter Greene Whiffs 10, Posts Quality Start

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene earned a win over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday afternoon, posting a quality start with 10 strikeouts. Greene surrendered a run on two hits and two walks, running his record to 6-4 with a 3.34 ERA, a 1.11 WHIP, and 126 strikeouts in 110 innings. It was his first win […]

Jack Flaherty Posts Quality Start, Strikes Out Four

Detroit Tigers right-hander Jack Flaherty earned a win with a quality start Thursday afternoon, going six innings and surrendering one run on two hits with four strikeouts against the Cleveland Guardians. Flaherty had been out since June 27th with a lower back injury. The veteran right-hander is now 6-5 on the season with a 3.13 […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 16 (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 16 (July 8 - July 14). In this weekly piece, we search for starting pitchers rostered in less than 50% of Yahoo! leagues. These are SP options to consider who might be good additions to your fantasy roster, especially for streaming. […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 15)

Is your fantasy baseball team in need of a boost in a specific category? Maybe it's a shot in the arm in runs scored or an influx of RBI? Monitoring how well you are performing in each offensive category and addressing those categories in need throughout the season is a great way to keep your […]

Yariel Rodriguez Earns First Win Saturday Afternoon

Toronto Blue Jays rookie righthander Yariel Rodriguez earned his first career victory on Saturday afternoon in a 5-4 win over the Seattle Mariners. Rodriguez spun six innings, striking out six batters and surrendering no runs on one hit and two walks. The 27-year-old has two consecutive quality starts in July, going more than six innings […]

Adley Rutschman Homers Saturday Afternoon

Baltimore Orioles star catcher Adley Rutschman homered on Saturday in a 19-8 loss to the Oakland Athletics. The All-Star is hitting .288 with 16 home runs, 59 RBI, one stolen base, and 46 runs scored on the season. Rutschman has slumped recently, with two hits in 20 at-bats over the last week. Rutschman should continue […]

Brent Rooker Homers, Knocks In Four Runs Saturday

Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker homered and drove in four runs Saturday in a 19-8 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Rooker is enjoying an improved season thus far, hitting .277 with 18 home runs, 53 RBI, four stolen bases, and 34 runs scored. The veteran outfielder is in the 93rd percentile for hard-hit percentage at […]

Shea Langeliers Homers Saturday Afternoon

Oakland Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers hit his 17th home run on Saturday in a 19-8 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. Langeliers knocked in three runs on the day and also scored two runs. This marks two consecutive games in which the veteran catcher has homered. On the year, Langeliers is hitting .208 and has 17 […]