Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 13

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 13 of the fantasy baseball season. The minor league baseball season is off to a hot start, providing us with plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are […]

Florio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report: Getting Ahead of a Confusing Trade Market

If you have read this article the last couple of months, and especially the last couple of years, you know I am a big believer in attempting to get out in front of reliever trades. But that is harder than ever this season. As of right now, there are just two teams that are more […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects Yet to Debut: James Wood, Shane Baz, Noelvi Marte - Waiting in the Wings

It's Week 13 of the MLB season and while we have seen a large number of rookies called up this season already, there are still some big names who have yet to make their 2o24 MLB debuts. We love covering prospects here at RotoBaller, and in this piece, I wanted to highlight three fantasy baseball […]

Josh Smith Returns In Big Way

Texas Rangers infielder Josh Smith (hamstring) made his first start since June 13 due to a hamstring injury and returned in a big way on Tuesday versus the New York Mets. Smith suited up as the designated hitter and went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run out of the No. 3 spot in the batting […]

Five Biggest Fantasy Baseball Surprises of the 2024 MLB Season

As we pass the midway point in June, the All-Star break is rapidly approaching. MLB teams have played nearly 75 games each, leaving us a good chunk of the way through the season. There have been plenty of fantasy disappointments this year, with injuries playing a part in some of them. However, there have also […]

Jason Heyward Hits Grand Slam

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward came up big off the bench in Tuesday's victory versus the Colorado Rockies. The veteran began the game on the bench, but pinch-hit for Chris Taylor in the top of the ninth inning and it would prove to be a huge at-bat as he took Rockies reliever Tyler Kinley […]

Andy Pages Hits Eighth Homer In Victory

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie outfielder Andy Pages went 1-for-3 with a pair of walks, two runs and a solo home run in Tuesday's victory versus the Colorado Rockies. Pages homer came off Austin Gomber in the top of the second inning and flew 382 feet. The rookie has been having a very solid campaign since […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/19/24) - Today's Top Lineups

There are six day games set to be played across baseball Wednesday. Still, there are eight games to choose from for the main evening slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 6/19/2024, with the slate starting at 7:05 p.m. EDT. The lineup picks […]

Tobias Myers Has Quality Start In Tuesday's Win Over Angels

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Tobias Myers (4-2) turned in a quality start in a 6-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. Myers tossed 6 1/3 innings of scoreless ball while allowing four hits, walking two, and picking up six strikeouts. The rookie picked up his fourth win of the season. He owns a 3.26 […]

Brenton Doyle Has Big Day In Loss

Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle recorded four hits in five at-bats in Tuesday's loss versus the division rival Los Angeles Dodgers. Doyle had three singles and had a solo home run. In addition, Doyle had a pair of RBI and runs scored. The 26-year-old has been one of the lone bright spots in what has […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Aaron Judge, Kyle Tucker, Jordan Westburg, Jeimer Candelario, J.T. Realmuto, and more

The 2024 MLB season is in the 13th week of action, so naturally, there are injuries all over the league to cover. These injuries will significantly impact fantasy baseball lineups, so let's take a look at injured hitters Aaron Judge, Kyle Tucker, Jordan Westburg, Jeimer Candelario, J.T. Realmuto, and more This is our weekly edition […]

Randy Arozarena Goes Yard, Starting To Warm Up

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena went 1-for-4 in Tuesday's loss versus the Minnesota Twins. Arozarena's lone hit would be a big one, as he put the Rays up 3-0 in the top of the first inning. Arozarena has been one of the more consistent outfielders over the past few seasons, but has struggled mightily […]

Josh Lowe Homers In Loss

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe went 2-for-4 with a pair of RBI and solo home run in Tuesday's loss versus the Minnesota Twins. It was a big game for the outfielder that has spent most of the season sidelined and has been in a season-long slump when healthy. Lowe is a regular starter for […]

Willi Castro Drives In Three Runs

Minnesota Twins utilityman Willi Castro went 2-for-4 with a walk, two doubles and a three RBI in Tuesday's victory versus the Tampa Bay Rays. Castro was leading off in the contest, his fourth straight start at the top of the order. The versatile veteran has been having a good season for the Twins, hitting .265 […]

Pete Fairbanks Dealing With Thumb Contusion

Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks (thumb) exited Tuesday's contest after being hit with a comebacker on the hand in the ninth inning. The closer went for X-rays after the game; the good news is that they were negative. The Rays have officially tagged Fairbanks with a right thumb contusion, and he is considered day-to-day. […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Starts From DJ Herz and Hunter Brown

Welcome back to "Are You For Real?", a weekly column where we take starting pitchers who had surprisingly good starts over the past week and put them under the microscope to determine whether they're legit or just smoke and mirrors. We've got two interesting young arms to deep dive into this week. First, for the […]

Nick Loftin Hits First Career Home Run On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals second baseman Nick Loftin went 1-for-3 with a homer, a walk, and three RBI in a 7-5 loss to the Oakland A's on Tuesday. Loftin launched a two-run homer off Oakland starter Hogan Harris in the second inning, a blast that traveled 394 feet and had an exit velocity of 102.5 MPH. […]

Zack Gelof Homers In Win Over Royals

Oakland A's second baseman Zack Gelof had a big night in a 7-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday. Gelof went 2-for-4 with a homer, a stolen base, two runs, and three RBI to help power Oakland to the win. The 24-year-old infielder has struggled in 2024, hitting .195 with six homers, 20 […]

Teoscar Hernandez Hits Clutch Three-Run Homer Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez came up clutch in his team's 11-9 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. Hernandez went 1-for-5 with a game-winning, three-run homer in the top of the ninth inning to power the Dodgers to victory. The veteran's homer traveled 423 feet and had an exit velocity of 106.3 MPH, […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Picks Up Three Hits In Win On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox shortstop Ceddanne Rafaela turned in an excellent game in a 4-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. Rafaela went 3-for-4 with a double, a steal, and an RBI to help spark Boston to the win over their division rivals. The 24-year-old infielder is putting together a productive season for the […]

Andres Munoz Picks Up Save Tuesday

Seattle Mariners right-hander Andres Munoz got the final five outs to preserve an 8-5 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday night. Munoz allowed one hit and struck out one while throwing 22 pitches to pick up his 13th save of the season. The 25-year-old has been an anchor at the back of the Seattle […]

Anthony Santander Homers In Loss Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander was a lone bright spot in his team's 4-2 loss to the New York Yankees on Tuesday. Santander provided his team's only offense in the loss, going 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in the ninth inning. The blast traveled 384 feet and had an exit velocity of 111.2 MPH. Santander […]

Nestor Cortes Blanks O's Over Six Innings Tuesday

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes turned in an excellent start in a 4-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday. Cortes tossed six scoreless innings, allowing five hits while walking none and striking out six to earn the win. The veteran lefty improved his record to 4-5, to go along with a 3.36 ERA, […]

Jesus Sanchez Doubles, Homers In Win On Tuesday

Miami Marlins DH Jesus Sanchez had a big night in a 9-8 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in 10 innings on Tuesday. Sanchez went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, two runs, and three RBI to help his team pick up the victory in extra innings. His three-run homer in the first inning got […]

Spencer Schwellenbach Picks Up First Career Win

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach picked up his first MLB win in a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Schwellenbach allowed one run on three hits over six innings while striking out seven and walking two in the win. The rookie hurler began the year at High-A Rome as Atlanta's No. 3 prospect […]

Ketel Marte Hits 15th Homer Of Season Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte continued to hit for power in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Nationals. Marte went 2-for-4 with a single, a two-run home run, three RBI, and a strikeout. Marte got things started by lining a first-inning Jake Irvin offspeed offering over the center-field wall. The 30-year-old has provided the pop […]

Robert Suarez Blows First Save Of Season Tuesday

San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez was dealt his first blown save of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Phillies. Suarez entered the game to pitch the bottom of the eighth inning up by one with two outs and bases empty, immediately getting Trea Turner to fly out. He stayed on to pitch […]

Nick Castellanos Has Four-Hit Game, Walk-Off Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos had a huge offensive night in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the visiting San Diego Padres. Castellanos went 4-for-5 with two singles, two doubles, an RBI, and a strikeout. One of his doubles was an RBI ground-rule double in the bottom of the ninth to win the game for the Phillies […]

Alexis Diaz Earns 16th Save Of Season Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds closer Alexis Diaz picked up his 16th save of the season in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Pirates. Diaz came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by one and shut the door with a 1-2-3 inning, including a strikeout. The 27-year-old has converted all but two save opportunities this […]