Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 2

Welcome back, RotoBallers! It's the first article of the year in this series, looking at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 2 - April 3rd through April 9th. For those new to this series, each week our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good matchups, and can […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers - Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts for Week 2

With the beginning of the season, we usually have an odd setup to the schedule. Some leagues will consider March 30 to April 9 a single scoring period, and during that time there will have been lots of two-start pitchers. But for this article, we will focus on the week ahead of MLB games - […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 2

The fantasy baseball season is rolling, and we are not wasting any time here at RotoBaller. We've jumped right into our regularly scheduled content, and that includes this weekly starting pitcher waiver wire pickups piece! I'm Jon Anderson, and I'll be publishing this every Sunday morning to give you some tips on pitchers to target […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 2

We are not yet one week into the 2023 MLB action, but it's never too early to start submitting waiver claims. This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 2 - April 3rd through April 9th. Of course, it is far too soon to give up on the struggling […]

1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 2

Welcome, RotoBallers, to the 2023 MLB season and the first edition of our first-base and third-base waiver wire pickups. In this article below you will find our first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups in Week 2 - April 3rd through April 9th. As we enter the upcoming week of fantasy baseball, the […]

2B/SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 2

Welcome back to another fun-filled season of fantasy baseball here at RotoBaller. We've got wall-to-wall content to help dominate your fantasy league(s). I'll be your guide up the middle, focusing on second basemen and shortstops to add off waivers that could provide that winning edge. It may be early in the season, but that won't […]

Alexis Diaz Records Second Save

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Alexis Diaz took the mound for the second day in a row during Sunday's matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The right-hander struck out one batter in what ended up being a perfect inning. Diaz has picked up back-to-back saves during the first series of the season. That being said, it wouldn't […]

Kodai Senga Solid In MLB Debut

New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga took the mound for his MLB debut against the Miami Marlins on Sunday. The right-hander was shaky early, allowing one run and two walks in the first inning. He settled down after that, Senga finished with three hits allowed, eight strikeouts, and three walks over 5 1/3 innings […]

Shohei Ohtani Blasts Homer In Win

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani continued his hot start to the season versus the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. Fellow teammate Mike Trout blasted a two-run home run in the fourth inning. Ohtani followed that up with a 447-foot blast off left-hander Ken Waldichuk. When the dust settled it was 6-0 Angels and it […]

Jorge Mateo Held Out Of Sunday's Game

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo (finger) was held out of Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox. The 27-year-old suffered a cut on his finger while sliding into third base during Saturday's game. Mateo was able to finish out that game, but the team decided to play it safe on Sunday. At the moment, Mateo […]

Brusdar Graterol Struggles In Loss

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol was asked to come into a 1-1 tie in the ninth inning on Sunday. A spot that is typically used for the home team's closer. The right-hander allowed a leadoff double to Ketel Marte to kick off the inning. That was followed by a pair of singles, but […]

Scott McGough Notches First Save

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Scott McGough picked up his first save of the season on Sunday. The right-hander recorded the final two outs to secure the victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. On Friday, the D-Backs turned to lefty Andrew Chafin to record the save in the ninth. This time around, Chafin got the final […]

Max Muncy May Avoid Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy (groin) is still "very sore," after taking a grounder to the "groin area" on Saturday. This is why he was held out of Sunday's meeting with Arizona, according to manager Dave Roberts. However, Roberts added that he doesn't believe it's an "IL situation." The 32-year-old has gotten off to […]

Tony Gonsolin To Throw To Hitters On Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin (ankle) had a "really good, really impressive" bullpen session on Sunday, according to manager Dave Roberts. The righty threw 40 pitches in two innings and will now head to Camelback Ranch to face hitters on Wednesday. Gonsolin finished the 2022 regular season with a 16-1 record, 2.14 ERA, […]

Brad Miller Out Of Lineup Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Brad Miller will sit on Sunday against Philadelphia Phillies left-handed starter Bailey Falter. Miller was the DH and was the No. 8 hitter in the lineup in the first two games of the season. Those games were against right-handers Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler. Miller will likely sit against most lefties this […]

Brandon Lowe Available To Pinch Hit Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (toe) is feeling better and able to pinch hit Sunday. Manager Kevin Cash said Lowe should start Monday against the Washington Nationals. Lowe was pulled from the game Saturday against the Tigers and with a lefty on the mound Sunday, had a planned day off.

Anthony Rendon Out Of Lineup Sunday

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon (knee) is out of the lineup Sunday. Rendon ran into the tarp Saturday and was receiving treatment after the game for it. However, Rendon said it was a planned day off and he would play if needed. Gio Urshela will slide to third base with David Fletcher filling […]

Madison Bumgarner Sent To Arizona For Evaluation

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Madison Bumgarner (arm) is being sent back to Arizona to be evaluated by the team's medical team. He felt arm fatigue during Saturday night's start. Bumgarner walked four in his start and gave up five runs over four innings while striking out two. Bumgarner felt he wouldn't miss his next start, […]

Luke Weaver Scheduled To Throw An Extended Bullpen Sunday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Luke Weaver (elbow) is scheduled to throw an extended bullpen session on Sunday. His next step in the process would be a rehab assignment, barring any setbacks. The 29-year-old righty has been dealing with forearm soreness that popped up during spring training but could join the Reds' rotation later this month. […]

Jurickson Profar Batting Leadoff On Sunday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Jurickson Profar is starting in left field and batting leadoff against the San Diego Padres in Sunday's series finale. The 30-year-old outfielder signed with the Rockies on March 19th and needed some extra time to work out a visa issue and ramp up his baseball activities. The Rockies are wasting no time […]

Mookie Betts Starting At Second Base

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Mookie Betts is making his first start of the season at second base on Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He's filling in for Max Muncy at the keystone after the latter was struck with a ball on Saturday. The 30-year-old former MVP is slashing .200/.385/.600 with one home run and three […]

AJ Pollock Starting In Left Field On Sunday

Seattle Mariners outfielder AJ Pollock is starting in left field and batting seventh against the Cleveland Guardians in Sunday's series finale. The 35-year-old was brought in as a platoon option, primarily to face left-handed pitching, but he'll be getting the start on Sunday against right-hander Cal Quantrill. Teoscar Hernandez is shifting over to designated hitter […]

Chris Flexen To Start On Wednesday Against Angels

Seattle Mariners right-handed pitcher Chris Flexen is scheduled to start on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels. He will be taking the spot of Robbie Ray (elbow) who was placed on the IL with a Grade 1 flexor strain. Flexen put up a 3.73 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 95:51 K/BB ratio across 137 2/3 innings […]

Devin Williams Hit With A Comebacker On Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams (elbow) was struck in the right elbow by a comebacker in the ninth inning of Saturday's win over the Chicago Cubs. Williams told reporters that "It glanced off but it didn't feel too good. When they came out there, I told them, 'Just let me pitch.' We're going to work […]

Michael Brantley Ramping Up His Rehab

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Michael Brantley (shoulder) is heading to the team's training facility in West Palm Beach, Fla., to continue his shoulder rehab. The 35-year-old underwent season-ending shoulder surgery back in August and signed a one-year deal to return to Houston last winter. The team expects him back within the next few weeks, barring […]

Oneil Cruz Moves Down The Lineup In Saturday's Loss

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz batted sixth during Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. He had another strong showing, going 2-for-4 with an RBI and is now 3-for-6 with a pair of walks to begin the season. Left-hander Nick Lodolo was on the mound for the Reds and was likely the reason manager Derek […]

Carlos Rodon Set For Another Bullpen Session

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon's (forearm) next step will be a two-up bullpen with hitters possibly standing in the box for the second inning but not swinging, according to manager Aaron Boone. Rodon continues to move forward after suffering a left forearm strain in spring training. The 30-year-old southpaw still has a ways to […]

Ken Waldichuk Set To Make Season Debut Sunday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Ken Waldichuk will make his first start of the 2023 season Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels. He'll try to halt an Angels offense that scored 13 runs a day ago. Waldichuk had an ugly Spring Training, in which he allowed 16 runs over 13.2 innings while walking 12. The sophomore […]

Trevor Story To Start Throwing In Two Weeks

Boston Red Sox middle infielder Trevor Story (elbow) remains on the same rehab schedule and is set to start throwing in two weeks (14 weeks post-surgery) and hitting in four weeks (16 weeks post-surgery). Story is expected to be out at least through the All-Star break after he had an internal-bracing procedure done on his […]