Ranking the 2024 Rookie Starting Pitchers for Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues

With the All-Star Break right around the corner, we're halfway through the 2024 MLB season. When it comes to young pitchers, there has been no shortage of outstanding rookies. Whether it's an established ace from overseas who signed in free agency, or a highly-touted flamethrower from the First-Year Player Draft, some of the game's best […]

Xavier Isaac Selected To 2024 All-Star Futures Game

Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Xavier Isaac was one of three players with Single-A Charleston to be selected for the 2024 MLB All-Star Futures Game. Since the start of May, Isaac has been unstoppable, slashing .338/.424/.628 with 13 doubles, nine home runs, 37 RBI, and a 21:44 BB/SO ratio. Though, it's worth noting his […]

Chris Newell Nearing 20/20 Season In High-A

In just 73 games, Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Chris Newell is one stolen base away from a 20/20 season with High-A Great Lakes. Through 318 plate appearances, the 23-year-old lefty is slashing .226/.363/.514 with 52 runs scored, 12 doubles, 20 home runs, 56 RBI, and a 52:104 BB/SO ratio. Based on his stat line, […]

Luken Baker Leading Triple-A In Homers

This past June, St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguer Luken Baker posted a 1.000 OPS in 99 plate appearances with Triple-A Memphis. His hot streak extends back to the start of May. Since then, he's slashing .253/.363/.629 with 10 doubles, 18 home runs, 39 RBI, and a 30:49 BB/SO ratio. He' currently leads the league in […]

Brady House Struggles To End June

Washington Nationals third base prospect Brady House had a stellar start to June while playing for Double-A Harrisburg. From June 1 to 19, he slashed .259/.333/.463 with five doubles, two home runs, and seven RBI. However, he struggled for the rest of the month. Over the last nine games, he slashed .182/.206/.394 with a double, […]

Cole Young Showcasing On-Base Skills In Double-A

Seattle Mariners middle infield prospect Cole Young has been an on-base machine with Double-A Arkansas. Though his power has fluctuated, he's consistently gotten hits and drawn walks. Through 68 games, he's slashing .265/.359/.394 with 13 doubles, seven home runs, 13 stolen bases, and a 38:47 BB/SO ratio. A left-handed hitter, he's performed much better against […]

Ralphy Velazquez Hitting Well In Single-A

Cleveland Guardians first base prospect Ralphy Velazquez is having a solid year with Single-A Lynchburg. Through 63 games, he's slashing .260/.379/.455 with 18 doubles, nine home runs, 43 RBI, and a 45:62 BB:K. The lefty swinger has been hitting right-handed pitching especially well. In 242 at-bats, he's slashing .268/.397/.460 with 15 doubles and seven homers […]

Robby Snelling Struggles In June

At the end of May, San Diego Padres starting pitcher prospect Robby Snelling had a 5.14 ERA and 36:20 K/BB ratio in 42 innings. Looking to bounce back in June, he started the month with consecutive quality starts and 11 total strikeouts. However, his next two starts resulted in 14 earned runs in just seven […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another weekly edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series! Heading into Week 15, we'll highlight five injured players worth stashing in your fantasy leagues. New to the series? Check out previous articles for even more options! Many productive players are nearing a return. If you stash them […]

Points League Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball H2H Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pitchers for H2H Points Leagues for Week 15 -- July 1 through July 7. Those listed can bolster your squad in your head-to-head ("H2H") points leagues. Each recommendation is rostered in around half of ESPN and/or Yahoo leagues. We have a weekly points-league roundup here at RotoBaller. […]

Zebby Matthews Dominating In Double-A

Minnesota Twins pitching prospect Zebby Matthews has been spectacular since his promotion to Double-A Wichita in early May. Through 40 2/3 innings, he's posted a 1.55 ERA, 0.69 WHIP, and 48:3 K/BB ratio. There are many great qualities to his game, but none stand out more than his pinpoint control. In 63 1/3 innings this […]

Felnin Celesten Mashing In Rookie Ball

Seattle Mariners shortstop prospect Felnin Celesten has been raking in Rookie Ball. Through 31 games, he's slashing .339/.421/.562 with 10 doubles, four triples, three home runs, and five stolen bases. In June alone, he's 20-for-52 (.385 AVG) with a 1.092 OPS. Just 18 years old, Celesten has a long way to go before making his […]

Agustin Ramirez Having Slow Start In Triple-A

New York Yankees catcher/first base prospect Agustin Ramirez was promoted from Double-A Somerset to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on June 19. In 58 Double-A games, he slashed .290/.372/.570 with 14 doubles, 16 home runs, 49 RBI, and 13 stolen bases. However, he's had a slow start to his Triple-A tenure. Through 22 plate appearances, he's managed just […]

Roman Anthony Having An Outstanding June

Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony has excelled with Double-A Portland, especially in June. Through 15 games, he's 16-for-57 (.281 AVG) with four doubles, five home runs, 11 RBI, and a 5:12 BB/SO ratio. Before June, he'd lacked power, slashing .243/.365/.392. However, he's up to .254/.366/.463 slash line on the season. It's also worth […]

Rhett Lowder Allows Six Runs In Double-A Start

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher prospect Rhett Lowder struggled in his most recent start with Double-A Chattanooga. Facing the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, he threw five innings, allowing eight hits, six earned runs, one walk, and two home runs. The 22-year-old righty struck out six. Overall, Lowder has had mixed results since his promotion to Double-A at […]

Quinn Mathews Promoted To Double-A

St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Quinn Mathews has been promoted to Double-A Springfield. The 23-year-old lefty has been incredible through 74 1/3 innings, this year. With Low-A Palm Beach, he posted a 1.47 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, and 52:11 K/BB ratio in 30 2/3 innings. With High-A Peoria, he posted a 2.68 ERA, 0.76 WHIP, and […]

Shane Baz Dominating In Triple-A

Through four starts in June, Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane Baz has been impeccable with Triple-A Durham. He's thrown 18 innings, with a 1.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and 28:8 K/BB ratio. His fastball is reaching the upper 90s and his breaking balls have been electric. When he'll be promoted to the Rays' rotation hasn't been […]

Lazaro Montes Staying Hot In June

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes is having a great season with Single-A Modesto. Through 65 games, he's slashing .309/.411/.527 with 13 doubles, 13 home runs, and a 43:59 BB/SO ratio. At just 19 years old, he's shown outstanding offensive prowess. After posting a 1.049 OPS in an otherworldly May, he's followed up with an […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another weekly edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series! Heading into Week 14, we'll highlight five injured players worth stashing in your fantasy leagues. New to the series? Check out previous articles for even more options! Many productive players are nearing a return. If you stash them […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pitchers for Points Leagues for Week 14 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pitchers for Points Leagues for Week 14 -- June 24 through June 30. The players on this list can bolster your squad in your head-to-head ("H2H") points leagues. Each recommendation is rostered in around half of ESPN and/or Yahoo leagues. Every week, we have a weekly points-league […]

Dylan Beavers Having A Slow Start In June

Baltimore Orioles prospect Dylan Beavers has been struggling at the plate in June. After slashing .272/. 375/.476 with seven doubles, seven home runs, and nine stolen bases through May, he's just 11-for 49 with two doubles, two homers, and three stolen bases in June. One reason for his slump may be a dip in batted-ball […]

Samuel Basallo Mashing In June

Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Samuel Basallo has been steadily improving throughout the 2024 season. He finished April with just seven extra-base hits, a 2:22 BB/SO ratio, and a .262/.276/441 slash line in 21 games. By the end of May, he was slashing .280/.328/.429 with five doubles, seven home runs, and a 12:42 BB/SO in 45 […]

Spencer Jones Heating Up In June

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones is bouncing back from a disappointing May where he went 17-for-100. Through 15 games in June, he's 18-for-61 with three doubles, three home runs, and a 6:21 BB/SO ratio, collecting at least one hit in all but two games. Overall, his season totals have gradually improved this month. […]

Colby Thomas Has Two-Hit Game In Triple-A Debut

On Tuesday, Oakland Athletics outfield prospect Colby Thomas made his Triple-A debut with the Las Vegas Aviators, going 2-for-3 with a double and a walk. Thomas, 23, has surged through Oakland's farm system. A third-rounder in the 2022 Draft, he's slashing .286/.350/.519 with 59 doubles, 32 home runs, 129 RBI, 37 stolen bases, and a […]

Marcelo Mayer Playing Well In Double-A

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer has been hitting at an elite level with Double-A Portland. In 58 games, he's slashing .301/.368/.480 with 47 runs scored, 23 doubles, six home runs, 30 RBI, 12 stolen bases, and a 24:54 BB/SO ratio. He's played particularly well in 12 June games, showcasing his impressive bat-to-ball skills, […]

Brock Wilken Slumping Since Return From Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers third base prospect Brock WIlken (face) spent a month on the injured list after taking a fastball to the face in early April. Since his return to action on May 7, he's yet to hit his stride. In 34 games, he's 31-for-149 (.237 AVG) with five doubles, five home runs, 18 RBI, and […]

Ricky Tiedemann Struggles In First Rehab Start

Toronto Blue Jays pitching prospect Ricky Tiedemann (elbow) took the mound for a rehab start with the Rays' Florida Complex League team on Friday night. It was his first start since hitting the injured list with left ulnar-nerve inflammation on April 11. The 21-year-old lefty faced five hitters and only retired one of them. Overall, […]

Xavier Isaac Having Incredible June

Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Xavier Isaac has been raking lately with High-A Bowling Green. He had a rough start to the 2024 season, going just 15-for-68 (.221) with three doubles, three home runs, four stolen bases, and an 8:25 BB/SO ratio in April. He turned it around in May, however, finishing the month […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another weekly edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series! Heading into Week 13, this article highlights five injured players worth stashing. If you're new to the series, check out previous articles for even more options. Many productive players are nearing a return. If you stash them on […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pitchers for Points Leagues for Week 13 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pitchers for Points Leagues for Week 13 -- June 17 through June 23. The players on this list are capable of bolstering your squad in pursuit of a win in your head-to-head ("H2H") points leagues. Each recommendation is rostered in around half of ESPN and/or Yahoo leagues. […]