1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 24

The first full week of September means rosters have expanded for MLB teams and to keep an eye out for those September callups. Of course, the rules were different this year. Rosters were already expanded to 26, and September has only stretched that to 28. Thus, the famous day came with a trickle rather than […]

Carlos Hernández (SP/RP, KCR) - Week 24 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 29% of leagues ANALYSIS: Some scouts questioned whether Carlos Hernandez could be anything more than a middle reliever despite his ability to touch triple digits. Right now, he's doing a pretty good job in the rotation. Since July 29, he's made seven starts with sparkling ratios (1.91 […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 24

Here we are: the final month. At this stage of the game, it's a full-out sprint with little room for error. Some of the weaker managers have already peeled off to attend to their fantasy football interests as is tradition, but those who remain will be your daily combatants on the waiver wire. With the […]

Scott Barlow (RP, KCR) - Week 24 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of leagues ANALYSIS: Who the primary saves option is in Kansas City has been a point of contention for most of the year, but Scott Barlow appears to have taken command of the ninth inning. The 28-year-old has locked down each of the team's last four save chances, […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're getting into the meat of September and that means the finish line is in sight! You need to know exactly what you need right now. Head-to-head players must either identify weak points or target enough categories to win the matchups, whereas roto teams must […]

Manuel Margot Blasts Solo Shot On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Manuel Margot went 1-for-4 with a home run and a walk during Saturday's 11-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. He blasted a solo shot off Andrew Albers in the third inning to extend the Rays lead 8-0. It was his first home run since July 3. He is starting to heat […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 24

Welcome back to The Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on the hot seat who […]

Mychal Givens Picks Up Fifth Save

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Mychal Givens threw a scoreless ninth inning in a 7-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Givens struck out one and allowed one hit on the way to picking up his fifth save of the season. The veteran reliever has been a solid addition to the Cincinnati bullpen, posting a 3-2 […]

Tyler Mahle Strikes Out Eight In Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tyler Mahle allowed four runs over five innings in a 7-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Mahle struck out eight and walked five on the way to picking up the win. The veteran right-hander was lucky to escape with a win after struggling with his control. Mahle threw just 66 […]

Jordan Luplow Launches Solo Shot On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jordan Luplow went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk during Saturday's 11-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. He blasted a solo shot in the second inning to give the Rays a 7-0 lead. Tampa Bay blasted six home runs Saturday, tying a franchise record for most homers in […]

Aristides Aquino Hits Three-Run HR

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Aristides Aquino went 1-for-2 with a three-run homer and a walk in a 7-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Aquino launched his three-run shot off of Detroit starter Matthew Boyd in the third inning as part of a five-run inning for the Reds. The veteran outfielder has hit for power […]

Randy Arozarena A Double Shy Of The Cycle

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 3-for-4 with a homer, a triple, a single, and three runs scored in Saturday's 11-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. He was a double shy from hitting for the cycle. The 2020 ALCS MVP launched a solo blast in the third inning for his 19th long ball of […]

Yandy Diaz Homers, Drives In Four Runs Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Yandy Diaz went 2-for-4 with a home run, a single, a walk, and four RBI during Saturday's 11-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. He blasted a three run-shot in the second inning to extend the Rays lead 6-0. The Rays infielder later tacked on an RBI single to drive in four […]

Chris Archer Picks Up First Victory

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Chris Archer (1-1) allowed four runs on four hits and four walks while striking out three over five innings in Saturday's 11-4 victory over the Twins. He picked up his first win of the season. The 32-year-old labored through five innings and walked a season-high four batters on Saturday. Archer was […]

Daily MLB Injury Roundup for September 5th, 2021

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 September 5th, 2021. Only players on teams that are scheduled to play today will appear below […]

German Marquez Allows Two Runs In No-Decision

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher German Marquez took a no-decision on Saturday when he allowed four runs--two earned--on four hits with one walk and five strikeouts over five innings in a 7-6 win over the Atlanta Braves. Marquez didn't have his best game on Saturday but kept the Rockies in it as Ian Anderson struggled on […]

Leody Taveras Collects Two-Hit Game

Texas Rangers outfielder Leody Taveras has been given a chance to make his mark down the stretch of the season. He hit leadoff on Saturday and made the most of his chances. He went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in the 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. Since being recalled, Taveras […]

Kolby Allard Gives Acceptable Outing

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kolby Allard has not been a great option for the team during the second half of the season. Allard has struggled to keep the ball in the park and it was more of the same on Saturday. He went 5 2/3 innings, five hits allowed, three earned runs, one walk, and […]

Ozzie Albies Goes Deep Again

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies has returned with a fire lit under him. He was back in the lineup on Friday and homered in that contest. A day later, he goes 2-for-5 with a home run in the 7-6 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Saturday. The power numbers from Albies have been quiet […]

Ian Anderson Rocked On Saturday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ian Anderson was not on his best game during Saturday's contest against the Colorado Rockies. He went three innings, five hits allowed, four earned runs, and four walks in the 7-6 loss. Anderson clearly struggled with his control and two home runs hurt him as well. Despite the rough outing, Anderson […]

Brandon Nimmo Suffers Injury On Saturday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. The lefty hitting outfielder injured his leg while running out a ground ball during the first game of Saturday's doubleheader. This is a significant blow to the Mets who are fighting for a playoff spot. Nimmo was an important part […]

Willy Adames Exits Due To Quad Issue

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (quad) was pulled out of Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Adams recently has missed time due to a quad issue, but was in the lineup on Saturday. Sadly, he didn't last long and left due to quad discomfort, according to manager Craig Counsell. The organization has not given […]

Miguel Sano Leaves Early On Saturday

Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (shoulder) was forced to exit early during Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 28-year-old suffered a right shoulder contusion when colliding with catcher Mike Zunino. The Twins are calling the issue day-to-day, so fantasy managers will have to wait for more information. Honestly, Sano's power numbers are […]

Alex Dickerson Lands On Injured List

San Francisco Giants outfielder Alex Dickerson (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. He suffered a hamstring injury while running the bases on Friday. The organization has not given a timetable for his return. Mauricio Dubon has been recalled in a corresponding move. Dickerson wasn't offering much at the plate right now. He […]

Matt Peacock Optioned To Minors

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Matt Peacock has been optioned to the minors on Saturday. The 27-year-old wasn't pitching bad in the MLB, but it sounds like Arizona wanted a fresh arm. They recalled right-hander Humberto Castellanos for Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Peacock posted a 4.90 ERA and 1.56 WHIP over 86 1/3 innings with […]

Justin Upton Remains Out Saturday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Justin Upton (back) was not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers. He continues to deal with nagging injuries, which have hindered him all season long. Upton tried to play on Saturday, but back spasms stopped him from getting into the lineup. There really isn't much upside […]

AJ Pollock Exits Early On Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder AJ Pollock (undisclosed) was pulled out early during Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants. The veteran outfielder appears to have suffered an injury while diving into third base in the third inning. He limped off the field and the team has not given anymore details. The Dodgers are likely going […]

Teoscar Hernandez Swats 24th Long Ball

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Teoscar Hernandez launched his 24th home run and 92nd RBI of the season on Saturday to help his team defeat the Athletics 10-8. His three-run shot off Jake Diekman in the seventh gave his club some much needed insurance at the time for his only hit of the ball game as […]

Jose Berrios Notches 10th Win

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios picked up his 10th win of the season on Saturday as his club defeated the Athletics 10-8. The right-hander lasted 6 2/3 innings while giving up three runs on four hits, no walks, and seven strikeouts in the 103-pitch effort. He surrendered just two hits and a run […]