AL-Only and NL-Only: Deeper Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6 (2024)

Welcome RotoBallers to our AL-only and NL-only deeper fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 6 -- April 29 through May 5. The waiver wire can be difficult to navigate. Knowing who to add and when is a game within the game of fantasy baseball. Doing this in a mono league where the player pool... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: 2B/SS Pickups for Week 6

As we settle into the 2024 baseball season we can see certain trends forming. No, we're not going to talk pitcher injuries in this space, this column is reserved for middle infielders. Specifically, players that are criminally under rostered in fantasy. Some of the names in this space have been listed here before, but as... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks - Travis d'Arnaud, Salvador Perez, Erick Fedde, Keaton Winn, more

Welcome RotoBallers to another edition of my 2024 fantasy baseball start/sit article for the week ahead, April 29 - May 5. This week's article will focus on Travis d'Arnaud, Salvador Perez, Starling Marte, Brice Turang, Bryce Elder, Taijuan Walker, Erick Fedde, and Keaton Winn. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Blake Snell, Jhoan Duran, Cody Bellinger, Francisco Alvarez, Lane Thomas, more

When processing injury information, the source a fantasy baseball manager uses is key. Should one go by what the manager says, general manager says, what the players say, or what the medical professional for the team (not always available) says? Some sources are better than others and some are more accurate than others. When listening... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Week 5

Yeah, sure, the NFL Draft happened last night and it was exciting, but did you see that Marlins reliever Calvin Faucher has started his Marlins career with 7.2 scoreless innings and a 10:1 strikeout-to-walk ratio? Maybe we're a little too bullpen-brained here in the RotoBaller Closers and Saves Report... Another week of baseball is behind us,... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6 (2024)

Welcome RotoBallers to our catcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 6 (April 29 - May 5). It's crazy to think that we are already one month into the MLB season, and so many injuries have already occurred, even at the catcher position. Sean Murphy (oblique) has been out since the first game of the season with an... Read More

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/28/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The early part of the MLB season has been good to me, so I'm looking to build off that momentum and hit the ground running as we progress into the 2024 campaign. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's slate! We have... Read More

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (4/28/24)

It's Sunday, which means we have a full day of Major League Baseball on tap. It's a wonderful day to be a baseball fan so let's bear down and pad those bankrolls! Attention fellow sports bettors! We have some exciting news to share as we are now officially partnered with various sportsbooks and have some sweet sports betting... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Insider Report: San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners

Scott Engel’s Fantasy Baseball Insider Series continues on RotoBaller. Every year during the season, Scott chats with prime MLB sources to gather exclusive insights. Current and former players, team executives, MLB scouts, media members, and others inside the game share their in-depth observations on notable players. Scott adds in fantasy baseball analysis on the information... Read More

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/27/24) - Today's Top Lineups

We finally have a Saturday where the main slate is in prime time and both FanDuel and DraftKings have the same games on the slate. It only took a month! We have seven games on tap tonight, which is just under half the league. It's still better than the frustrating alternatives that we have been... Read More

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (4/27/24)

We have a strong Saturday slate on tap with an abundance of prop picks to select from. In this article, I will break down several plays that are worth taking a shot on. I will be here each and every Saturday and Tuesday throughout the season to break down pitcher and hitter props. Attention fellow... Read More

Video: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Top Adds for Week 5

The 2024 fantasy baseball season continues with our Week 5 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups. 2024 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and waiver wire advice for hitters that are emerging. Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller breaks down some of his must-have Week 5 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent adds for hitters. These MLB... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups List

Welcome RotoBallers to the 2024 MLB season, and our famous Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers and Waiver Wire Pickups List.  Be sure to also use our fantasy baseball rankings and win big with our other draft tools shown in the icons below. This is your cheat sheet during drafts or the regular season, for quickly finding mid-to-late... Read More

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (April 22 - April 28)

Welcome back RotoBallers to our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 5 - Monday, April 22 through Sunday, April 28. We're almost a full month into the MLB season, and starting pitching is more important than ever now with all the recent injuries. We're here as always to guide you with our start/sit recommendations... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Rafael Devers, Ozzie Albies, Christian Yelich, Zack Gelof, Nolan Jones, more

With the weekend fast approaching, a ton of stud fantasy baseball hitters could be out of action. That said, let's take a look at injured hitters Rafael Devers, Ozzie Albies, Christian Yelich, Zack Gelof, Nolan Jones, and more. This is our weekly edition of fantasy baseball injury updates for hitters, as of April 26, 2024.... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Framber Valdez, Nick Pivetta, Garrett Whitlock, Gregory Santos, and more

As we head into the weekend, several key hurlers are dealing with ailments that could keep them out of action. That said, let's take a look at injured pitchers Framber Valdez, Nick Pivetta, Garrett Whitlock, Gregory Santos, and more. This is our weekly edition of fantasy baseball injury updates for pitchers as of April 26,... Read More

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for April 26, 2024

We have a strong Friday slate on tap with an abundance of prop picks to select from. In this article, I will break down several plays that are worth taking a shot on. I will be here each and every Friday and Sunday throughout the season to break down pitcher and hitter props. Attention fellow... Read More

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/26/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Friday brings a loaded slate that includes a fun series between the Reds and Rangers. With 13 night games on tap, we have a ton of options to consider in DFS. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 4/26/2024, with the slate starting at 7:05 p.m. EDT. The... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Lineup Notes: Batting Order, Platoons, and Playing Time Changes - Week 5

It's now Week 5 in the fantasy baseball season. We're starting to see who's real and who isn't so trends are easier to identify and take advantage of (or avoid if it's a negative trend). The sooner you can get in front of these opportunities, the more likely you are to pull out a victory.... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Week 5 (2024)

We are still at the point in the MLB season where fantasy managers will overreact to almost anything. However, we have to realize that it's a long season, and there will be plenty of ups and downs from players throughout the fantasy campaign.  That's why a player like Julio Rodriguez was on my buy-low list last week.... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters Watch and Underachievers, Overachievers (Week 5)

As you know by now, I like to take a look around MLB as we head into the weekend and see who is showing signs of some meaningful trends that can be revealing in some form or another. Perhaps a hitter is about to break out or on the verge of a cold spell. Checking... Read More

Chris Clegg's Dynasty Fantasy Baseball News, Notes and Buys/Sells (Week 5)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my Week 5 fantasy baseball news, notes, and buys/sells for dynasty leagues. This weekly series will take a look at various prospects, dynasty news, and discuss fantasy implictions. If you enjoy dynasty baseball, you know it is a fast-paced game. Keeping up with the Joneses per se keeps you in the... Read More

April Dynasty Mailbag - The Toolshed Fantasy Baseball Podcast (Ep. 301)

Welcome to episode 301 of The Toolshed Podcast with Clegg and Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCross04) and Chris Clegg (@RotoClegg) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB Draft up to the... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Framber Valdez, Blake Snell, Cristian Javier, Max Scherzer, Brayan Bello, Gavin Williams, A.J. Puk, and more

As the 2024 MLB season marches along, several stud fantasy pitchers are on this week's injury report. More often than not, these ailments will have significant effects on lineup decisions. Let's take a look at injured pitchers Framber Valdez, Blake Snell, Cristian Javier, Max Scherzer, Brayan Bello, Gavin Williams, A.J. Puk, and more. This is... Read More

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Heston Kjerstad, Jason Adam, Wilyer Abreu, Pete Crow-Armstrong

Hey RotoBallers, welcome back to our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings list for Week 5 -- April 22 through April 28 -- to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. We have seen top prospects such as Heston Kjerstad, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Matt Mervis, Addison Barger, and Hunter Goodman recently called... Read More

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (4/25/24)

We have another compact Thursday slate on tap, one where most of the games are matinee clashes. Fortunately, there are some appealing scenarios for both pitchers and hitters in play, and I'll break down five of them with the goal of turning a profit on as many as possible! Attention fellow sports bettors! We have... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Early-Season Starting Pitching Standouts - Analyzing Strong Starts

We are nearing the end of the first month of the Major League Baseball season, and while many flashes in the proverbial fantasy baseball pan have regressed back to their norms, some starting pitchers have continued their hot starts to force managers to reconsider their draft-day value. Regardless of how much MLB success each of... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Arsenal Changes: Pitch Mix, Velocity, and Movement (Week 5)

Welcome back to the weekly column where we cover a few starting pitchers and their arsenal changes via pitch mix, velocity, and movement. Last week's article examined MacKenzie Gore, Casey Mize, and Spencer Arrighetti. This week, we're examining two potential breakout pitchers, plus one pitcher playing on a team that we usually don't target for... Read More

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/25/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! With the NFL Draft starting tonight, baseball has (wisely) moved nine of its 10 games to a daytime slot. Eight of those nine games are on the schedule for our featured contest on DraftKings, while FanDuel has limited its slate to seven games. If you are tuning into the NFL Draft after all... Read More