Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Jarred Kelenic, Jon Gray, Brent Rooker, & More

There is nothing quite like the ebbs and flows of fantasy baseball. Every at-bat of every game is the final straw based on that moment whereas in reality, players will have hundreds more across the next dozen weeks to neutralize whatever outcome came about. Across the past two months, plenty of recently unknown players have […]

Eric Cross' Top 100 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (June 2024)

The 2024 season is flying by and we're already approaching the halfway mark in the Major Leagues. We now have all minor league levels in full swing as well with the Dominican Summer League now in session. We've seen plenty of value changes over the last month and several big names who graduated from prospect […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low? (Week 13)

We are at the point of the fantasy baseball season where it might be time to cut losses on certain players struggling. Sometimes, some of those struggling hitters or pitchers are well-known players who fantasy managers might have drafted earlier in leagues or players who started off the year strong.  Either way, holding onto certain […]

William Contreras Returns To The Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (head) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The young slugger is returning to action following a one-game absence after a scary-looking collision at home plate. The 26-year-old has been cleared for a possible concussion and is ready to play again. He'll […]

Mike Trout Remains Without A Timetable

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) doesn't appear to be any closer to making a return to the field. The superstar outfielder told reporters on Tuesday that he hasn't resumed running and remains without a timetable. Trout mentioned that his recovery from last month's surgery is progressing slower than he wants. The 32-year-old is […]

Chris Martin Activated From Injured List

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Chris Martin (personal) has been activated off the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. The right-hander will make his return to the bullpen after missing two weeks of action due to anxiety. This season, Martin holds a 4.22 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 24/2 K/BB ratio across 21 appearances. The assumption is […]

Luis Rengifo Returning On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo (wrist) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Rengifo came off the bench as a pinch-hitter during Monday's game. He'll return to the lineup following a one-game absence due to a left wrist contusion. He'll cover third base and bat second versus […]

Yordan Alvarez Resting On Tuesday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Fantasy managers don't need to panic as this appears to be a routine rest day for Alvarez. The 26-year-old slugger has mashed 14 home runs with an outstanding .873 OPS through 71 games. Yainer […]

Masyn Winn Scratched On Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (illness) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins. Winn has been hot at the plate lately and he delivered the go-ahead home run on Monday. Fantasy managers shouldn't need to worry as this appears to be a minor issue. Brendan Donovan […]

When Is Noelvi Marte Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 13 Update)

Getting a late start to your season is one thing. Missing an entire half of the season only to return to face big-league pitching in mid-season form is a whole other animal. That's the situation Reds prospect Noelvi Marte could potentially be facing after serving his 80-game suspension for a positive performance-enhancing drug test. Marte […]

Orelvis Martinez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With the Toronto Blue Jays placing shortstop Bo Bichette on the 10-day injured list, the team called up their No. 2 prospect, Orelvis Martinez, on Tuesday afternoon. It was only a matter of time until Martinez got his shot in the big leagues after […]

Adolis Garcia Getting A Breather On Tuesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia will start on the bench on Tuesday against the visiting New York Mets. This will be Garcia's first day off since April 27. Garcia hasn't been quite as good as he was as a second-time All-Star in 2023, but he still has 13 home runs, 40 RBI and six stolen […]

Mike Tauchman To "Miss Significant Time"

Chicago Cubs outfielder Mike Tauchman (groin) is being placed on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 2 left-groin strain. Tauchman's injury will require four weeks to heal, and manager Craig Counsell said, "He's going to miss significant time." The 33-year-old left-handed slugger will not return to the Cubs' lineup until after the All-Star break. […]

Christopher Morel Resting Against Giants

Chicago Cubs third baseman Christopher Morel will take a seat on the bench for Tuesday's contest against the visiting San Francisco Giants. Morel's average has dropped under .200 on the year and he has just one hit in 20 at-bats with five strikeouts in his last five games. In the month of June, he's gone […]

David Hamilton Not Playing On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox infielder David Hamilton (side) is not in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday versus the hosting Toronto Blue Jays. Hamilton left Monday's series opener in Canada early with left-side discomfort and will sit out for at least one game. For now, fantasy managers in deeper leagues should consider him day-to-day. Ceddanne Rafaela […]

Astros Place Justin Verlander On 15-Day Injured List

The Houston Astros placed right-hander Justin Verlander (neck) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 16) on Tuesday with neck discomfort and recalled right-hander Nick Hernandez from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. Verlander was scratched from his start last Saturday with neck discomfort and is now headed to the IL because he […]

James Wood Returns From Seven-Day Injured List

Washington Nationals outfield prospect James Wood (hamstring) was activated from the seven-day minor-league injured list on Tuesday and has returned to Triple-A Rochester. With fellow outfield prospect Dylan Crews being promoted from Double-A Harrisburg on Monday, Wood and Crews will return to the same outfield. Wood is Washington's top prospect and the No. 4 overall […]

Jesse Winker Returns On Tuesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Jesse Winker (knee) has returned to Tuesday's lineup against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Slade Cecconi, playing in left field and batting third. Winker will return to the starting lineup for the first time since leaving Saturday's game early against the Miami Marlins with a right-knee injury that ended up not […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Out For First Time All Year

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is taking his first day off of the season on Tuesday on the road against the Philadelphia Phillies. It's a much-needed break for Tatis, who was recently on a hot streak for the Friars. But after losing a 17-game hitting streak on May 25, Tatis has just two […]

TJ Friedl Out For Reds On Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (hamstring) is not in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates. Freidl was pulled from Monday's series opener with hamstring tightness that isn't considered serious. For now, fantasy managers should consider him to be day-to-day. With Friedl sidelined, Stuart Fairchild is starting in center field and […]

Oneil Cruz Out Against A Lefty

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz is sitting out on Tuesday against left-hander Nick Lodolo and the visiting Cincinnati Reds. With Cruz out, Jared Triolo will start at shortstop and bat seventh against Lodolo. Cruz is hitting just .113 (7-for-62) with two of his nine home runs, three walks and 23 strikeouts in 65 plate appearances […]

Nolan Arenado Not In Tuesday's Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado is taking the day off on Tuesday against the hosting Miami Marlins. Amidst his recent slump, Arenado will head to the bench after going 3-for-20 in his last five games, including an 0-for-6 performance in the team's extra-inning win on Monday. The 33-year-old veteran's recent cold stretch has […]

Orelvis Martinez Called Up To The Big Leagues

The Toronto Blue Jays recalled infield prospect Orelvis Martinez from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday and placed shortstop Bo Bichette (calf) on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move with a right-calf strain. The team's No. 2 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, will now be an option at shortstop alongside Isiah Kiner-Falefa for the Blue Jays […]

Bo Bichette Placed On 10-Day Injured List Tuesday

The Toronto Blue Jays placed shortstop Bo Bichette (calf) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a right-calf strain and recalled infield prospect Orelvis Martinez from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. Bichette has been sidelined with the injury since last Friday and will now miss additional time. It's unclear if he'll be able […]

Luis Perales To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Luis Perales (elbow) is scheduled to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery. The right-hander was removed from his start in early June due to right elbow inflammation. Perales underwent further testing which revealed he needed to undergo surgery. This is a shame considering the 21-year-old is one of the top pitching […]

Mike Clevinger Making Rehab Start On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Mike Clevinger (elbow) is scheduled to make a minor-league rehab start at Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday. The right-hander is working his way back from elbow inflammation that has sidelined him since the end of May. The hope is that Clevinger is able to rejoin the White Sox's rotation after this […]

Jose Ramirez Activated From Paternity List

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez has been activated from the paternity list prior to Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The veteran slugger missed the final two games of the Blue Jays series while his wife gave birth to their second child. Now, the 31-year-old is back in action and ready to continue his […]

Corbin Carroll Expected To Play On Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (ribs) is expected to return to the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Washington Nationals. D-Backs manager Torey Lovullo said Carroll is penciled into the lineup, so it sounds like it was a minor issue. Carroll underwent an MRI on his side, which came back clean without any structural […]

Kyle Manzardo Optioned To Triple-A

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo has been optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday. The 23-year-old will head back to the minors after struggling during his first stint with the big league club. Manzardo slashed .207/.241/.329 with zero home runs and seven RBI in 30 games. In a corresponding move, third baseman Jose Ramirez has […]