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 […]

Zach Neto Powers Angels Over Mets Saturday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto went 2-for-3 with a three-run go-ahead home run in the seventh inning of Saturday's 5-4 win over the Mets. Neto finished with four RBI, two runs scored, and he also walked once in the contest. The 23-year-old has been a multi-category contributor for fantasy this season, posting a .255-14-51-48-19 […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts - Week 20 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Two-Start Pitcher Streamers article -- Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts for Week 20, from August 5 to August 11. Each week of this fantasy baseball season, this fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify starting pitchers expected to make two starts in the upcoming week. These pitchers can be quite […]

AL-Only and NL-Only: Deeper Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our AL-only and NL-only deeper fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 20 -- August 5 through August 11. The waiver wire can be difficult to navigate. Knowing who to add and when is a game within the game of fantasy baseball. Doing this in a mono league where the player pool […]

Zach Eflin Earns Second Consecutive Win For O's

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zach Eflin posted the second straight quality start for his new team in a 7-4 victory over the Guardians on Saturday. The 30-year-old tossed six-and-a-third innings, allowing two earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out three on his way to picking up his seventh win of the […]

Jack Flaherty Strikes Out Seven, Wins In Dodger Debut

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty debuted with his new team on Saturday, throwing six shutout innings, allowing five hits and one walk while striking out seven on his way to picking up the win in a 10-0 victory over the Athletics. The 28-year-old is 8-5 on the season and finally looks healthy, posting […]

Andrew McCutchen Exits Early, Considered Day-To-Day

Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Andrew McCutchen exited Saturday's contest against the Diamondbacks early due to left quad tightness. According to the Pirates, the move was precautionary and he is considered day-to-day, however, it seems like a rest day on Sunday would be in order for the 37-year-old veteran so keep an eye on his status […]

Fantasy Baseball Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks - Xavier Edwards, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Gerrit Cole, Robbie Ray, More

Welcome RotoBallers to another edition of my 2024 fantasy baseball start/sit article for Week 20, August 5 - August 11. This week's article will focus on Xavier Edwards, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Austin Wells, Freddy Fermin, Ryne Nelson, Carson Spiers, Gerrit Cole, and Robbie Ray. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/4/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another loaded MLB DFS slate. We're now beyond the trade deadline and staring down the final two months of the regular season. Let's lock in and take down this enticing nine-game slate! We have some excellent matchups today. The pitching mix is relatively thin today, featuring few […]

Tyler Stephenson Goes Deep Twice To Power The Reds To A Victory

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson went 2-for-4 with two home runs on Saturday afternoon. The backstop hit his first long ball of the day in the second frame, which was a solo shot. Then, later in the fourth, he hit a three-run blast which scored Spencer Steer and Ty France. The backstop carried a ten-game […]

Hunter Greene Tallies Season-High 11 Punchouts

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene tossed six innings of one-hit ball on Saturday afternoon en route to earning his eighth victory of the season. He allowed just one free pass and struck out a season-high 11 batters. The former second-round pick was in complete control this afternoon and never got into any trouble. Entering […]

Matt Chapman Stays Hot At The Plate

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman went 2-for-4 with a double and a home run in Saturday's loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Chapman knocked a double to center field, which he eventually scored on due to a throwing error. Then, in the final frame, the 31-year-old launched his 16th long ball of the campaign. […]

Vinnie Pasquantino Stays Hot, Homers Saturday

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino homered in a 6-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night. He is now hitting .266 with 15 home runs, 79 RBI, a stolen base and 50 runs scored. This continues a hot streak for the slugger; he's hitting .355 with four home runs, 12 RBI, a […]

Jonathan India Snaps Power Drought On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India went 2-for-3 with a home run and a walk on Saturday afternoon. The infielder launched a solo shot in the third inning and a single later in the fifth. Entering this game, the 27-year-old was riding a poor .149/.281/.191 line without a long ball and only two extra-base hits. […]

Michael Busch Launches 15th Home Run

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch went 2-for-3 with a two-run shot in Saturday's loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. The 26-year-old tallied his 15th round-tripper of the season in the opening frame by launching a two-run blast off Kyle Gibson which scored left fielder Ian Happ. This was his second long ball in as […]

Ryan Jeffers Homers In Victory Saturday Over White Sox

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers homered Saturday in a 6-2 win over the Chicago White Sox. Jeffers hit his 16th homer in the second inning off ace Garrett Crochet. The veteran backstop is now hitting .233 with 16 home runs, 51 RBI, three stolen bases and 40 runs scored. Jeffers has homered in two of […]

Alec Burleson Goes Deep On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman/outfielder Alec Burleson went 1-for-4 with a home run on Saturday afternoon. Burleson launched his 19th long ball of the season in the opening frame off Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon. The 25-year-old has continued to enjoy a breakout campaign this summer. Through 103 games, the former East Carolina product sits with […]

Bailey Ober Strikes Out Seven, Wins Saturday Over White Sox

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober struck out seven in a 6-2 win over the Chicago White Sox Saturday night. Ober went seven strong innings, surrendering two runs on two hits. This season, the veteran is 11-5 with a 3.69 ERA, a 0.99 WHIP, and 125 strikeouts in 120 innings. Ober is now 5-1 with […]

Yandy Diaz Homers In Rays' Victory Saturday Over Astros

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz homered in a 6-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday. The veteran hit his 10th home run of the season off Tayler Scott in the seventh inning. He's hitting .276 with the aforementioned 10 home runs, 50 RBI, and 40 runs scored in 447 plate appearances. Diaz […]

Josh Lowe Homers Twice In Victory Saturday Night

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe homered twice in a 6-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday. Lowe hit his first home run off starter Ronel Blanco and his second off reliever Tayler Scott. He also had a double while knocking in three runs and scoring two more. The veteran outfielder upped his batting […]

Mookie Betts Targeting Return In Dodgers Next Road Trip

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Mookie Betts (hand) is targeting a return during the team's next road trip. The Dodgers' next road trip begins on August 12 against the Milwaukee Brewers and follows up with a three-game-set versus the St. Louis Cardinals. The 31-year-old has been sidelined since June 17 with a fracture in his […]

Kyle Finnegan Racks Up Save No. 29

Washington Nationals right-hander Kyle Finnegan allowed two hits on two unearned runs while striking out one over 1 1/3 inning to earn the save in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Milwaukee Brewers. Finnegan was called on in the eighth inning to protect a four-run lead. He allowed two inherited runs through a wild pitch and […]

Jasson Dominguez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 20)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August/September ANALYSIS: New York Yankees' top prospect, Jasson Dominguez, has missed a lot of time this year due to multiple injuries. He started the season on the injured list after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2023. Then, Dominguez suffered an oblique injury on June 15 that caused him to […]