Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

Before we dive into this week's recommendation, kudos to my colleague David Emerick for filling in admirably in this space the last two weeks while I was catching up with family and friends back east. As we move deeper into the first half of the season, the waiver wire usually thins out a good bit. […]

Framber Valdez (SP, HOU) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 17% of leagues ANALYSIS: It's wild that even on a World Series contending team like the Houston Astros, there still comes the opportunity for promotion and substitutions. However, with Collin McHugh on the IL and Corbin Martin in Triple-A Round Rock, the window of opportunity has been presented […]

Trevor Richards (SP, MIA) - Week 11 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues OWNED IN: 25% of leagues ANALYSIS: The Miami Marlins have received assistance from a slew of surprising starting pitchers this season, one of which has been 26-year old Trevor Richards. From a bird's eye view, Richards appears to be making conservative strides off of his work from last year, posting […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11

Managers can easily make decisions to affect their team positively, but often they're too hesitant, cautious, or even scared. Sometimes you have to make the hard choice to choose a player in the right circumstance to produce. These are the best players when we start streaming. We look at the matchups and other variables to […]

The Cut List (Week 11) - Time to Let Go?

It's June 9, an exciting date to some, because it means another Cut List. (Were you thinking some other reason?) Last week's changeup, which involved cut suggestions in three different league sizes--10, 12, and 14/15 teams--continues. Stats are through Friday, June 7. New weekly reminders: Recommendations in one league size obviously apply to smaller leagues. […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for June 9th, 2019

RotoBaller has assembled a list of daily MLB injury updates to help you prepare both your seasonal and daily fantasy baseball (DFS) lineups, every day of the MLB season. Below is our updated list of injured MLB players for June 9th, 2019. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

Austin Hedges Day-To-Day With Ankle Injury

San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges (ankle) was scratched from the lineup on Saturday with a left ankle sprain, and he's listed as day-to-day. Hedges is hitting a brutal .189/.259/.331 with six home runs, 12 runs and 17 RBI on the season, but his excellent defense is the reason why he's the Friars starter. He […]

Marcell Ozuna Hits a Three-Run Shot on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Marcell Ozuna hit a three run home run on Saturday, going 1-for-4 on the night. The blast was his 17th and the three RBI brought his total to 54. His slash line stands at .250/.323/.526. He won't help in OBP, but he's a good source of power and should keep driving […]

Jack Flaherty Doesn't Finish the Fourth Inning on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty couldn't finish the fourth inning on Saturday. He tossed 3 2/3 innings, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks. Flaherty didn't record a strikeout and threw just 56 of his 96 pitches for strikes. He's been inconsistent this season, but he's shown flashes of brilliance. He'll […]

Mets Considering Putting Robinson Cano Back On Injured List

The New York Mets are now seriously considering putting second baseman Robinson Cano (quadriceps) back on the injured list. The move could be made after they evaluate him on Sunday morning, according to manager Mickey Callaway. Cano came off the injured list on Friday and hurt himself again and hasn't played since. He can be […]

Aaron Sanchez Suffers Third Consecutive Loss, Falls To 3-7 Record

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez allowed five earned runs on six hits along with four walks in Saturday's 6-0 loss to the Diamondbacks. The 26-year-old was not sharp in the outing as he lost his third consecutive decision, falling to 3-7 with a 4.25 ERA on the season. Sanchez has dealt with a […]

Nelson Cruz Stays Hot On Saturday

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 2-for-3 with a solo homer in a 9-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Cruz has been hot since being activated from the injured list earlier in the week, hitting homers in three straight games. Overall, the veteran is batting .270 with 10 homers, 22 runs, and […]

Kyle Gibson Struggles In Loss To Detroit

Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson had a tough time in his Saturday start against the Detroit Tigers. Gibson allowed five runs on eight hits in five innings while walking two. He did manage to strike out eight batters to salvage his day. It goes down as a disappointing outing against a Detroit lineup that has […]

Nick Senzel Doubles Twice In Loss

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel went 2-for-4 with two doubles and a run scored in a 4-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Senzel is now hitting .263 with a .778 OPS, four homers, 21 runs, 13 RBI, and five steals through 137 at-bats. The rookie star has acquitted himself nicely atop the Cincinnati […]

Astros To Call Up Yordan Alvarez

The Houston Astros will call up outfield prospect Yordan Alvarez from Triple-A Round Rock before the series finale on Sunday against the Orioles, according to sources. Alvarez is the team's No. 3 prospect and No. 23 overall, per MLB Pipeline, but he's been perhaps the best young hitter in the minor leagues this season. The […]

Francisco Lindor Keeps on Hitting on Saturday

Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor stayed hot on Saturday, going 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored. After a stint on the IL followed by a cold streak to start the season, Lindor has turned it on and is now slashing .307/.375/.551 on the season. He's a superstar and owners who were patient with […]

Oscar Mercado Blasts His Third Home Run of the Season

Cleveland Indians rookie outfielder Oscar Mercado hit his third home run of the season on Saturday, finishing 2-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI. His other hit was his fourth double of the season. The rookie is now slashing .300/.364/.486 and is deserving of consideration in AL-only leagues as well as in deeper mixed […]

Adam Plutko Works a Win and a Quality Start on Saturday

Cleveland Indians pitcher Adam Plutko put up a good start on Saturday, earning a win and a quality start by tossing six innings while allowing just two runs on three hits. He struck out four and did not issue a walk. He only threw 85 pitches in the efficient outing and improved to 2-1 with […]

Brett Gardner Requires Stitches For Lip

New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner (lip) required six stitches on his lip for a gash that he suffered when his thrown helmet hit him in the mouth on Saturday. Gardner went hitless with a strikeout in his four plate appearances in the game on Saturday and is now hitting just .217/.293/.406 with eight home […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Resting Saturday

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. is not in the starting lineup on Saturday. He's just getting a breather after coming off the injured list earlier this week. Manny Machado is at shortstop and is hitting third, while Greg Garcia will get the start at the hot corner and bat leadoff against Nationals ace […]

Dillon Peters Called Up To Open Saturday

The Los Angeles Angels recalled pitcher Dillon Peters from Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday to serve as the opener against the Mariners. First baseman/pitcher Jared Walsh was optioned to Salt Lake in a corresponding move. The left-handed Peters has a 3.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and 12.0 K/9 in three relief innings for the Halos this […]

Trevor Cahill On Injured List, Jose Suarez To Start Sunday

The Los Angeles Angels placed starting pitcher Trevor Cahill (elbow) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with right elbow soreness and will recall pitcher Jose Suarez from the minors to start on Sunday against the Mariners. Cahill has been one of the worst starting pitchers in baseball in 2019, going 2-6 with a 7.18 […]

Matt Carpenter Returns Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter (shin) is back in the leadoff spot and is playing third base while facing Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester on Saturday. Carpenter has been a big disappointment to his fantasy owners so far in 2019, hitting just .225/.336/.399 with nine home runs, 22 RBI and three teals in […]

Roberto Perez Hits Fourth Home Run Of June

Cleveland Indians catcher Roberto Perez continued his hot start to June on Saturday, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. It was Perez's 11th home run of the season and his fourth game in a row with a home run. Perez has been starting about four of every five games since late April […]

Nationals Activate Trevor Rosenthal From Injured List

The Washington Nationals were forced to make a decision on relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal (viral infection) as his 30-day rehab assignment was about to expire. The Nationals chose to activate Rosenthal from the Injured List and send Kyle McGowin to Double-A on Saturday. Rosenthal was a trainwreck with the Nationals in March and April, posting […]

Framber Valdez Allows One Run In Seven Innings

In his first start of the season, Houston Astros pitcher Framber Valdez went seven innings and allowed five hits and one earned run while strikeout out seven and walking none. It was a favorable home matchup against the Orioles, but Valdez likely did enough to hold down a spot in the rotation for now. Valdez […]

A's Put Nick Hundley On Injured List

The Oakland Athletics placed catcher Nick Hundley (back) on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with back spasms and recalled catcher Beau Taylor from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Hundley didn't have any fantasy value to begin with as the backup to Josh Phegley while hitting just .200/.233/.357 with two homers and five […]

Nick Pivetta Pitches Complete Game Versus Reds

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Nick Pivetta dominated the Reds on Saturday, pitching a complete game while allowing just six hits and one earned run. He struck out six batters and walked no one. Pivetta's one of the toughest pitchers in the game to gauge. Entering the season, he was a trendy sleeper pick, but he […]

Addison Russell Out With Bruised Hand

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon said that infielder Addison Russell (hand) is out of the lineup on Saturday with a bruised right hand. Russell hurt the thumb area of his hand on a slide in the last game he played, and he's being listed as day-to-day. He could return to the lineup on Sunday. Since […]