Are You For Real? Surprising SP Starts from Week 23

Welcome back to "Are You For Real?" Each week, we look at lower-owned starting pitchers who have performed unexpectedly well in their last outing(s). This week we're looking at the return of a former rotation mainstay in Sean Manaea, and at a rotation afterthought in Steven Brault. Both lefties put up solid starts over the […]

Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds: Hard-Hit Rate for Week 23

Welcome back to RotoBaller’s pitchers Statcast studs and duds article series! Each week we will select an advanced stat, choose two risers and two fallers, and analyze what those stats could mean for future fantasy output. I wrote about this stat in week 18 and it is one that can help indicate overall pitcher performance; that […]

Top 20 Impact Prospects for Redraft Leagues (Week 23)

That’s all she wrote, ladies and gentlemen. The minor league’s regular season is kaput for another year. And as always, it’s been a blast watching the rise and fall of prospect values throughout the 30 teams’ systems. With September 1 came the roster expansion around MLB, and a significant number of key prospects from last […]

Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 23

As we enter the final month of the regular season we start to see more prospects getting the big league phone call as rosters expand. The September call-up season can muddy up the waters even more for fantasy baseball's already most volatile position, which further adds to the frustration of managers. With that being said, […]

Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 23 - Buy or Sell?

Welcome to Contact Rate Risers and Fallers for Week 23! Our premium tools allow us to get out ahead of trends in player performance, including contact rate. Every Wednesday, we'll be looking at some players that have seen an increase in contact rate and some that have seen it decline. Contact rate can foretell a […]

Digging Deeper: NL-Only Waiver Report for Week 23

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the injured list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

Digging Deeper: AL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 23

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the injured list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

Jose LeClerc Notches 10th Save

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jose Leclerc pitched a scoreless ninth inning in Baltimore Thursday to earn his 10th save of the season. LeClerc made things interesting after allowing a leadoff double and a walk in the inning but was able to get out of trouble with the two-run lead intact. LeClerc's 4.22 ERA and astronomical […]

Nick Solak Homers Thursday

Texas Rangers second baseman Nick Solak went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run against the Orioles Thursday. Solak also walked in the game and scored two runs. The rookie is off to a hot start to his MLB career batting .321 through his first 16 games. Solak has great plate discipline for a young player […]

Kolby Allard Improves To 4-0

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kolby Allard allowed one run in 6 1/3 innings and picked up his fourth win this season Thursday against the Orioles. It wasn't all good for the rookie southpaw as he allowed eight hits and two walks while only striking out two on the evening. Allard improves his ERA to 3.78 […]

J.T. Realmuto Homers Again Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto went 2-for-5 with an RBI and two runs scored against the Reds on Thursday. It was the second straight game with a homer for the 28 year-old-backstop who continues to have a strong second half. Realmuto now has 12 homers in 46 games since the All-Star break after hitting only […]

Jose Alvarado Done For Season

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jose Alvarado (elbow) will not pitch again during the regular season, according to manager Kevin Cash. Cash said Alvarado's elbow hasn't gotten worse, but it hasn't responded to rest and there isn't enough time in the season for him to heal properly. Cash didn't rule Alvarado out late in the […]

David Price Scratched From Start Friday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (wrist) will not make his next scheduled start Friday against the Yankees. Price threw two scoreless innings on Sunday in his return from a stint on the injured list and was supposed to start Friday, but developed tightness in his wrist and will reportedly be shut down. The […]

Bryce Harper Swipes Two Bags Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper went 1-for-4 with a walk and two stolen bases Thursday at Cincinnati. Harper is known more for his power but has now reached double-digit stolen bases in back-to-back seasons and for the fifth time in his career. He got off to a slow start but has put up the numbers […]

Sonny Gray Allows Just One Run in Win

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray was excellent in a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. Gray allowed just one run over six innings while striking out seven. Despite his strong outing, Gray had to settle for a no-decision in the eventual win. Gray has been a fantastic fantasy pitcher for the Reds this […]

Lourdes Gurriel To Play Simulated Game Friday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Lourdes Gurriel (quadriceps) will play in a simulated game Friday, according to manager Charlie Montoyo. Gurriel was going to play a simulated game Thursday but was still sore from a game in Atlanta. If all goes well, Gurriel could be back in the lineup this weekend, but early next week is […]

Kyle Tucker Starting On Thursday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker will start in right field and bat seventh against the Mariners Thursday night. Tucker is one of the top prospects in baseball but manager A.J. Hinch said Monday that Tucker will be a complimentary player for Houston. Despite the comment from Hinch, Tucker is an intriguing add in fantasy as […]

Jason Vargas Strikes Out Six Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jason Vargas allowed two runs in 5 1/3 innings pitched in a no-decision vs the Reds Thursday. Vargas only allowed four hits without walking a batter and struck out six to put up a solid line for fantasy owners. Vargas got off to a nice start after being acquired by the […]

Tyler Glasnow Throws Bullpen Session Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (forearm) threw a bullpen session Thursday afternoon as he gets closer to returning from a flexor strain in his pitching arm. Glasnow has been on the injured list since May 11 but appears close to making a few starts for the Rays down the stretch. Manager Kevin Cash […]

Kevin Newman Returns to the Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Kevin Newman (leg) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins. He missed a few games due to a lingering leg issue, but appears to be fine now. Newman will bat leadoff and play shortstop versus righty Elieser Hernandez. He's a great DFS option for games on […]

Yu Darvish Throws Bullpen Session Thursday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish (forearm) threw a successful bullpen session on Thursday. Darvish is scheduled to make the start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. He is dealing with lingering tightness in his forearm, but it sounds like he'll be fine to make the start. Darvish has been pitching very well lately, so […]

Mike Moustakas is Sitting Out on Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Mike Moustakas (hand) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Chicago Cubs. He's dealing with lingering discomfort in his hand, so he'll sit this one out. He's played in a few games since returning to the team, but Moustakas is having problems gripping the bat. Hernan Perez […]

Kris Bryant Returns to the Starting Lineup

Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Bryant was scratched from Tuesday's game due to knee soreness. He's been dealing with lingering knee soreness for the last two months, but he'll play through it on Thursday. Bryant will bat third and play […]

Javier Baez Scratched From Thursday’s Lineup

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (thumb) has been scratched from Thursday’s lineup. Baez has been absent since Sunday and will be replaced by shortstop Addison Russell. Russell has been ice cold and can be avoided in DFS. Baez remains day-to-day.

Brandon Woodruff Throws Bullpen Session

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (oblique) was able to throw a successful bullpen session on Thursday. This marks his second bullpen session of the week, so Woodruff is making good progress towards a return. He's been sidelined since July 22 due to a left oblique strain. There is a chance that Woodruff makes a […]

Omar Narvaez is Out on Thursday

Seattle Mariners catcher Omar Narvaez (back) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Houston Astros. Narvaez has been out of the lineup since September 1 due to back spasms. Tom Murphy will draw the start behind the plate and bat fifth versus lefty Wade Miley. Murphy has been slumping with the […]

Carlos Correa Continues to Make Progress

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (back) says that he doesn't feel discomfort in his back anymore. He's been sidelined for over two weeks due to back pains, but is making good progress. The Astros expect Correa to be able to return by the middle of September. However, the team isn't going to rush him back […]

Justus Sheffield's Start Likely Pushed Back

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Justus Sheffield is likely going to have his scheduled start pushed back until Sunday. Sheffield is scheduled to draw the start against the Houston Astros on Sunday, but they may push it back due to rest. The Mariners want to limit his workload, so they might wait until the homestand to […]

Gorkys Hernandez In Lineup Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Gorkys Hernandez will get the start in the outfield for Thursday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Jackie Bradley Jr. (rest) will get the night off against the left-handed starter. Hernandez hit 15 home runs with the Giants last season. He hasn't played in the majors this season, but could see some […]