Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 22 (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 22 of the fantasy baseball season. There were plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances throughout Minor League Baseball during last week's action. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are not only coming off […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/21/24) - Today's Top Lineups

There are several games with early start times on Wednesday. That will leave us with eight games that make up the main evening slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 8/21/2024, with the slate starting at 7:05 p.m. EDT. The lineup picks will […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Buys (Week 22): Hot Pitchers to Sustain Success?

As the calendar approaches September, fantasy managers continue to see star pitchers land on the injured list. Recently, both Tyler Glasnow (elbow) and Hunter Greene (elbow) went down with injuries. For those who need starting pitching reinforcements, streaming the right players could be key. Are JP Sears, Bowden Francis, Osvaldo Bido, Hayden Birdsong, and David […]

James McCann Homers, Logs Three RBI On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles catcher James McCann went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and three total RBI on Tuesday as the O's beat the New York Mets 9-5. Serving primarily as the team's backup catcher, McCann has had an up-and-down season in 2024 after dealing with multiple injuries (left ankle and oblique sprains). In 53 games (168 […]

Juan Soto Hits 35th Long Ball Of Season Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto continued his excellent offensive season in Tuesday's 9-5 extra-innings loss to the Guardians. Soto went 1-for-5 with a solo home run, a walk, and a strikeout. The 25-year-old got things started for the Yankees, lining a first-inning Matthew Boyd offspeed pitch just over the right-field wall to score the […]

Marcell Ozuna Hits 37th Homer Of Season Tuesday

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna continued to provide elite power in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Phillies. Ozuna went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, and two strikeouts. The 33-year-old clobbered a fifth-inning Zack Wheeler fastball 432 feet to straight-away center to put the Braves up by one. Ozuna has once again […]

Aaron Judge Doubles, Homers In Loss

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge went 2-5 in Tuesday's ballgame with a homer, double, walk, and three RBI as his team lost to the Cleveland Guardians 9-5 in extra innings. Judge is having a historically good season in 2024, as he currently leads the league in homers (45), RBI (114), and OPS (1.172). The […]

Matt Carpenter Homers In First Game Back From Injury

St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Matt Carpenter (back) was responsible for his team's only runs of Tuesday's ballgame, as the Cards lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2. Carpenter came on as a pinch hitter in the eighth inning, hitting a clutch two-run homer off Nick Mears. This was Carpenter's first game back after being activated […]

Devin Williams Notches His Fifth Save In 2024

Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams earned his fifth save of the season as his team beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2. Williams allowed two hits and struck out the side in the ninth inning. Williams, who missed most of the season recovering from a back injury, has not missed a beat since returning at the […]

Corbin Carroll Hits 14th Homer Of Season Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll had a good day at the plate in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Marlins. Carroll went 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, and a strikeout. The 24-year-old drove a fifth-inning Edward Cabrera fastball to the opposite field, placing it over the left-field fence for his 14th long ball […]

Jarren Duran Collects Four Hits Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran had a solid overall offensive performance in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Astros. Duran went 4-for-4 with two singles, a double, a two-run home run, three runs scored, and a walk. The 27-year-old put the Red Sox ahead for good, taking an eighth-inning Kaleb Ort fastball to the opposite […]

Frankie Montas Pitches Seven Shutout Innings In Win

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Frankie Montas (6-8) pitched a gem on Tuesday as his team beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2. Across seven innings, Montas gave up one hit, walked one, and struck out three. The nine-year MLB vet has had an up-and-down season (4.57 ERA in 23 starts) but has been much better since […]

Mitch Keller Bounces Back In Tuesday's Win

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller was stellar in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Rangers. Keller pitched seven innings, allowing just three hits and no walks with nine strikeouts. This was a welcome outing for the Pirates and fantasy managers, as Keller had allowed a combined 15 earned runs in his previous two starts. His […]

Zack Wheeler Takes Tough Loss Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler pitched well but fell to 12-5 in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Braves. Wheeler pitched six innings, allowing two runs on six hits (including a solo home run) and no walks with eight strikeouts. However, Reynaldo Lopez (forearm) held the Phillies in check in his return from the injured […]

Reynaldo Lopez Fans 10 In Tuesday's Return From Injured List

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Reynaldo Lopez (forearm) pitched well in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Phillies. Lopez, who had been on the injured list for the last three weeks with right forearm inflammation, pitched five innings of one-run ball, allowing five hits and a walk with 10 strikeouts on 90 pitches. It was encouraging to […]

Jared Jones Fans 10 In Rehab Start

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander Jared Jones (lat) was impressive in his latest minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, tossing five shutout innings while giving up only one hit, walking one and striking out 10. Jones looked to be in midseason form, especially with his fastball, which topped out near 100 mph. The 23-year-old […]

Victor Vodnik Dealing With Shoulder Soreness

Colorado Rockies manager Bud Black confirmed that right-handed reliever Victor Vodnik (shoulder) experienced soreness in his shoulder and was shut down in his warmups on Tuesday night during the contest against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. That led to the decision to go with right-hander Angel Chivilli to close out the game. Chivilli responded […]

A's Believe Austin Adams' Injury Is A Short-Term One

Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay expects right-hander Austin Adams' (forearm) injury to be a short-term issue. Adams will be shut down from throwing for a few days before the A's set a more clear timeline for his return from the 15-day injured list. His placement on the IL was backdated to Aug. 15. The A's […]

Red Sox Release Dominic Smith

The Boston Red Sox released first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith on Tuesday, and he's now free to sign with another club. Boston designated Smith for assignment last week and he's now on the open market after going unclaimed on waivers. The 29-year-old left-handed hitter saw action in 83 games for the Red Sox this year and […]

Diamondbacks Sign Luis Guillorme

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed free-agent infielder Luis Guillorme on Tuesday, according to sources. Guillorme is active and with Arizona on Tuesday at loanDepot Park in Miami and will serve as extra infield depth for the Snakes with All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte (ankle) currently on the 10-day injured list. The 29-year-old was recently released by […]

Ha-Seong Kim Heads To Injured List

San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Aug. 19. There is some good news, though, as Padres manager Mike Shildt said Kim isn't likely to require much longer than a minimum stay on the injured list. Kim injured his right shoulder while diving back to […]

Ranger Suarez To Start On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Ranger Suarez (back) is scheduled to come off the injured list on Saturday. The left-hander will take the ball against the Kansas City Royals after missing a few weeks due to lower-back soreness. The 28-year-old is in the middle of a breakout campaign, so his return is a welcomed sight for […]

Patrick Bailey Remains Out

San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey (side) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. This news isn't shocking considering Bailey was scratched ahead of Monday's contest due to right side tightness. The organization is considering it a minor injury, so for now fantasy managers can list Bailey […]

Jacob Wilson Remains Without Timetable

Oakland Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson (hamstring) is still working his way back from an injury he suffered during his MLB debut. The good news is that Wilson has started playing rehab games at Triple-A Las Vegas. The team's top prospect is expected to alternate between shortstop and designated hitter during his rehab assignment. A's […]

Clay Holmes Likely To Remain Closer

New York Yankees relief pitcher Clay Holmes is expected to remain the team's primary closer going forward. This comes after Holmes blew his 10th save of the season during Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Manager Aaron Boone sounds committed to Holmes as a high-leverage option. However, Boone did mention that he'd be open to […]

Ha-Seong Kim To Miss Another Game

San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder) remains absent from the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Minnesota Twins. This is a bit concerning after Kim was removed from Sunday's game after suffering a right shoulder injury while diving back into first base. The organization said on Monday that they're still evaluating Kim's […]

Isaac Paredes Returns To The Lineup

Chicago Cubs third baseman Isaac Paredes (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Detroit Tigers. This is good news for both fantasy managers and the Cubbies after Paredes missed Sunday's game due to right shoulder discomfort. He was able to pinch-hit during that contest, so it appears to be […]

Tyler Mahle Heads To The Injured List

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said the team is putting right-hander Tyler Mahle (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with right-shoulder stiffness and activating right-hander Jon Gray (groin) from the 15-day IL in a corresponding move. Mahle returned from Tommy John surgery recently but only was able to make three starts for Texas […]

Orioles Place Zach Eflin On 15-Day Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles placed right-hander Zach Eflin (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 17) on Tuesday with right-shoulder inflammation and recalled left-handed pitching prospect Cade Povich from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. The team also put left-hander Keegan Akin on the paternity list and recalled right-hander Dillon Tate from Norfolk. Eflin's […]