George Springer Resting On Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. The veteran outfielder returned from a shin injury on Saturday. That being said, Springer appears to be getting a routine rest day here, so fantasy managers shouldn't need to worry about the injury anymore. […]

Max Kepler Returning To The Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (head) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Kepler was held out of the lineup for a few games after getting hit in the head earlier in the week. Kepler was able to come off the bench and play during Saturday's game. […]

Andrew Vaughn Back In The Lineup

Chicago White Sox first baseman Andrew Vaughn (illness) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The 26-year-old was scratched ahead of Saturday's game due to an illness. Luckily it was a minor issue as Vaughn will play first base and bat cleanup against righty Simeon Woods Richardson. Fantasy […]

Ji Hwan Bae Returning On Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Ji Hwan Bae (knee) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He'll make his return to the lineup after missing four games due to knee soreness. He'll bat seventh and cover center field versus right-hander Ryne Nelson. Bae has been quiet with the bat during […]

Wyatt Langford Remains Out On Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (back) is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox. This marks the second game in a row that Langford has missed due to back tightness. It's worth noting that manager Bruce Bochy said Langford could play if necessary, but they wanted to give […]

Andrew McCutchen Sitting On Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen (quad) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Unsurprisingly, McCutchen will take a seat after exiting early on Saturday due to tightness in his quad. For now, McCutchen is considered as day-to-day, but that could change. Bryan De La Cruz will play in […]

Moises Ballesteros - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 20)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: Moises Ballesteros hit 10 home runs in 63 games as an 18-year-old back in 2022, then in 2023 he hit 14 more in 117 games as a 19-year-old. This season, the 20-year-old has belted another 14 between Double-A (nine in 56 games) and Triple-A (five in […]

Michael Siani Headed To IL, Victor Scott II Set To Be Recalled

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Michael Siani (oblique) is headed to the injured list on Sunday, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic. Woo reports that the Cardinals are expected to promote one of their top prospects, Victor Scott II. Siani left Saturday's game early due to oblique tightness and will now be kept out for […]

Tyler O'Neill Remains Out On Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill (illness) will be out of the lineup again on Sunday afternoon. O'Neill was kept out of the lineup on Saturday due to an illness and will continue to rest on Sunday. Fantasy managers should consider the 29-year-old day-to-day going into Monday's match against the Kansas City Royals. Since July […]

Ben Rice Out Of Sunday's Lineup

New York Yankees catcher/first baseman Ben Rice is taking a seat on Sunday as the Yankees will face Toronto right-hander Yairel Rodriguez. The 25-year-old rookie typically would take a seat against the southpaw, but today, he will sit in a favorable platoon split. After posting a .494 SLG with six home runs in his first […]

Heliot Ramos Out On Sunday, Still Dealing With Lingering Injury

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (thumb) will take a seat on Sunday afternoon as the Giants close out a three-game set against the Cincinnati Reds. Ramos was kept out of the lineup last Sunday due to a thumb injury but returned to game action all throughout the week. However, Shayna Rubin of the San […]

Jacob deGrom Set To Face Live Hitters

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (elbow) logged another bullpen session on Saturday and is now set to face live hitters. The 36-year-old has been sidelined all season after undergoing his second Tommy John surgery last June. However, he has been throwing successful bullpen sessions through most of July and is now ready to face […]

Max Fried Returning On Sunday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried (forearm) is being activated off the 15-day IL to start on Sunday afternoon against the Miami Marlins. Fried hit the injured list in late July due to forearm neuritis but clearly did not face any setbacks as he returned very quickly. Prior to the injury, the southpaw posted a […]

Bryan Reynolds Belts 19th Home Run Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds went 1-for-2 with a pair of walks and his 19th home run of the season on Saturday, a two-run blast in the sixth inning that broke a 1-1 tie, with the Pirates eventually winning 4-2 over the Diamondbacks. After a relatively slow start to the season. the 29-year-old has turned […]

Shohei Ohtani With Two Hits, Three Steals Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani went 2-for-5 with two singles, a walk, and a run scored in Saturday's 10-0 win over the Athletics. The 2x MVP also stole three bases in the contest, now with seven steals in his last seven games and bringing his season total to 31. The 30-year-old has been, […]

J.D. Martinez Hits Grand Slam In Loss

New York Mets designated hitter J.D. Martinez went 2-for-4 with a go-ahead grand slam in the top of the seventh inning in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Angels. The Mets' lead was brief, as Zach Neto hit a subsequent three-run homer in the bottom of the inning that gave the Angels the lead for good. […]

Nick Mariano's Week 20 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror, fantasy players are now faced with just under two months until the finish line. We hope you got ahead of the curve with our deadline coverage! Now, it's time to focus up on what August is […]

Week 20 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Coby Mayo, Zach Neto, Junior Caminero, Michael Toglia, Ben Joyce, Tyler Phillips

Hey, RotoBallers! August is here, and the MLB regular season has about eight weeks left. It's time to build those rosters for the championship run. At RotoBaller HQ, We are back with more waiver wire rankings to help you win your leagues. Today, we review our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 20 (August […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 20 (August 5- August 11)

Baseball season is officially in full swing. If you have an interest or a need in tweaking with your team, then you have come to the right place. This FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups series will be looking at Week 20 -- August 5 through August 11 -- and will point out free agents […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We've got the Week 20 edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series! Looking ahead to the rest of the season, we'll highlight five injured players to stash in your redraft leagues. New to the series? Check out previous articles for more options! Plenty of productive players are nearing […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Fantasy Baseball Week 20

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 20 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season -- August 5 through August 11. This is our weekly article looking at players whom 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 […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 20 (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 20(August 5th - August 11th). In this weekly piece, we search for starting pitchers rostered in less than 50% of Yahoo! leagues. These are SP options to consider that might be good additions to your fantasy roster, both short- and long-term. […]

Outfield Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 20 (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! This article will discuss our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 20, August 5 through August 11. With the fantasy trade deadline fast approaching, it's time to consider our waiver wire options more urgently. For most managers, it's not too late to turn your season around. Roster spots […]

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20 (2024)

As the calendar turns to August, let's look at more first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 20 — August 5 through August 11. August is a crucial month for fantasy baseball managers, as it often determines who will make the playoffs in their leagues. With the MLB season entering […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: 2B/SS Pickups for Week 20 (2024)

It's August which means we're officially in the dog days of summer. Now is usually the time casual fantasy baseball players check out for the season as NFL training camps being open means there's something newer and shinier to chase. Not us though, we started this journey four months ago, and now is the time […]

Fantasy Baseball Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my catchers fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 20 of the 2024 MLB season. This week, we'll take a look at catchers such as Austin Wells, Freddy Fermin, and Dillon Dingler.  Wells is certainly establishing himself as a strong fantasy option moving forward, while Fermin and Dingler might be better options in deeper formats. However, […]

Fantasy Baseball Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Week 20

Well, folks, that was a wild one. The trade deadline came and went, but it certainly made its presence known. There weren't as many *huge* trades as in some other years, and it seemed like there were fewer last-minute deals, but it was still an exciting baseball holiday and it still is sure to make […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 19)

Welcome back to our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitter category boosters for Week 19 of the 2024 MLB season -- free-agent hitters to consider adding to help boost your team in HR, SB, RBI, AVG, and runs. Today, we'll look at names like Juan Yepez, Brandon Lowe, Masataka Yoshida, and more. Each week, you should […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pitchers for H2H Points Leagues for Week 20

Welcome, RotoBallers, to Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pitchers for H2H Points Leagues for Week 20 -- August 5 through August 11. These pitchers have what it takes to deliver a ton of points in your head-to-head leagues. Each is rostered in around half of ESPN and/or Yahoo leagues. We have a weekly points-league roundup here […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Streamers - Top Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 20 (Aug 5 - Aug 11)

We have entered the dog days of August, and your roster might be bogged down with injuries or even some borderline hitters who are slumping. I always like to be aggressive with roster management, leaving a few slots open to add hitters each week to capitalize on hot streaks and good matchups. Our hitter streamers […]