Corey Seager Remains Out Of Starting Lineup

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring) is not in Saturday's lineup. This is the second game in a row the star infielder has sat out of since injuring his left hamstring on Wednesday. As a result, Josh Smith will cover shortstop, which opens up the hot corner for Ezequiel Duran. Before the injury, Seager was […]

Jeff Hoffman - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jose Alvarado is the closer in Philadelphia, but Jeff Hoffman has performed well in that role this season as well, in addition to his role as setup man. Aside from Alvarado's first outing of the season in which he allowed five earned runs, […]

Rays Reinstate Colin Poche From Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated left-hander Colin Poche (back) from the 15-day injured list on Saturday and placed left-hander Richard Lovelady (forearm) on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm flexor strain in a corresponding move. Mid-back tightness put Poche on the injured list way back on April 26, but the 30-year-old veteran southpaw […]

Luis Robert Jr. Getting A Day Off

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. will take the day off on Saturday against the visiting Boston Red Sox. With Robert on the bench for this game, Oscar Colas will cover center field and bat sixth, while Zach DeLoach draws into the lineup in right field and will man the two-hole against Red Sox […]

Cody Bradford Could Start Long-Tossing Soon

Texas Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford (back, rib) said on Wednesday that he has started throwing from around 120 feet and emphasized that he feels like he's recovering much better than he was before his most recent shutdown. He should begin long-tossing soon. Bradford initially landed on the injured list with a lower-back strain after he […]

Tyler Mahle Feeling Good

Texas Rangers right-hander Tyler Mahle (elbow) faced hitters for the first time on Wednesday since having Tommy John surgery last May and said he's feeling good. "I felt good out there," he said. "It was a little wild. It's just like I'm trying to throw harder to get everything sped back up," Mahle said. It […]

Corey Seager Not Expected To Go On Injured List

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said he doesn't expect an injured-list stint for shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring), but he might need a couple of days to get back on the field. Seager pulled up short of first base after an RBI single in the second inning of the Rangers' series finale against the Detroit Tigers […]

Kodai Senga Won't Return Before All-Star Break

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (shoulder, triceps) will not return in the first half of the season, manager Carlos Mendoza said on Saturday. It had seemed like a foregone conclusion for a while, and now it's official. The Mets are hopeful that Senga can return to throwing bullpen sessions next week. It's been a […]

Starling Marte Returns Against Phillies

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (knee) is starting in right field and is batting fifth for the Mets on Saturday in London against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Ranger Suarez. Marte was scratched from the team's lineup on Wednesday, but the 35-year-old appears ready to go now and will return to a tough […]

Ranger Suarez Officially Starting In London Against Mets

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (thumb) is officially starting Saturday's contest in London against the division-rival New York Mets. Suarez had to be moved from his last start last Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals after he was hit by a line drive on his left thumb. However, the 28-year-old southpaw avoided a serious injury, […]

Joey Loperfido - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS:  With Kyle Tucker hitting the IL, the Astros have recalled outfield prospect Joey Loperfido. If you recall, when the Astros called him up earlier this season, Loperfido was leading the minors with 13 home runs. The 25-year-old had a solid 14-game debut […]

Tyler Kinley - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 16+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jalen Beeks may lead the Rockies in saves with six, but right-hander Tyler Kinley has picked up three saves over the last three weeks for Colorado and is now second on the team. Kinley picked up his third save earlier this week […]

Video: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Top Adds for Week 12

The 2024 fantasy baseball season continues with our Week 12 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups. 2024 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and waiver wire advice for hitters that are emerging. Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller breaks down some of his must-have Week 12 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent adds for hitters. These MLB […]

Ha-Seong Kim Homers, Scores Three Times Friday

San Diego Padres shortstop Ha-Seong Kim stuffed the stat sheet in Friday's 10-3 victory over the Diamondbacks, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, three runs scored, and a walk. Kim's season has been a bit of a mixed bag with June a good example of how it has gone. In June, the 28-year-old […]

Ketel Marte Hits 13th Home Run On Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte went 2-for-5 with a home run in Friday's 10-3 loss to the Padres. Marte's home run was a two-run shot and 13th of the year, second-most among second basemen. Marte had a 21-game hit streak come to an end in May and subsequently went 2-for-31 (.065) over the next […]

Yainer Diaz Homers In Fourth Straight On Friday

Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz went 3-for-5 with three RBI and a run scored in Friday's 7-1 victory over the Angels. One of the hits was a home run, Diaz's seventh of the season, and it was the backstop's fourth consecutive game with a home run. Diaz had a breakout campaign in 2023, belting 23 […]

Chris Bassitt Strikes Out Seven In No-Decision

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt threw eight innings of one-run ball in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Athletics but did not factor into the decision. The veteran allowed just four hits and two walks while striking out seven, but the Jays' offense did not provide enough run support to allow him to pick […]

Garrett Crochet Fans 10 In Another Dominant Outing

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet picked up his sixth win of the season in Friday's 7-2 victory over the Red Sox. The lefty went six innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on just three hits and two walks while striking out 10 batters. After a rough three-game stretch in mid-to-late April, Crochet has […]

Joey Loperfido Recalled From Triple-A

Houston Astros outfield prospect Joey Loperfido was recalled Saturday to take the place of star outfielder Kyle Tucker who landed on the 10-Day IL with a shin contusion. Loperfido had a solid 14-game debut with the Astros last month where the left-handed hitter hit .333 (13-for-39) with a double, a home run, five RBI, four […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters Watch and Underachievers, Overachievers (Week 12)

We're going to take our usual look around the league as we head into the weekend to see who is showing signs of some meaningful trends that can be revealing in some form or another. Perhaps a hitter is about to break out or on the verge of a cold spell. Checking in on who's […]

Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Arsenal Changes (Week 11): Pitch Mix, Velocity, and Movement

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my weekly "Starting Pitcher Arsenal Changes" article series for Week 11 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season. Today's article will discuss Reynaldo Lopez, Ryan Weathers, and Gavin Stone. For those new to this column, each week we cover a few starting pitchers and their arsenal changes via pitch mix, velocity, and […]

Junior Caminero - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Tampa Bay Rays third base prospect Junior Caminero (quadriceps) has been sidelined since May 29 with a Grade 2 quadriceps strain and is not expected to return until July. However, this presents an excellent buy-low opportunity for one of the sport’s best young prospects. Before the […]

Top 600 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues Rest-of-Season Updates (June 2024)

Howdy, RotoBallers! Can you believe we are already in June? The fantasy baseball season is flying by as the All-Star break is approaching. It's time for another rankings check-in, and we are back with more rankings geared toward points leagues. There have been many injuries to navigate through, as well as highly touted players who […]

Nelson Rada Breaks Out Of Slump With Three-Hit Night

Los Angeles Angels outfield prospect Nelson Rada broke out of a prolonged slump with a three-hit night and a home run on Friday evening. Entering Friday, Rada tallied just one hit in his past ten games and was riding a 4:18 BB:K ratio. Rada began this season by making his Double-A debut which was quite […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/8/24) - Today's Top Lineups

We have a massive 10-game tilt in the middle of the afternoon on both slates for our Saturday this week. It's usually not this many games on a Saturday main slate, so let's enjoy it! We have some top-notch options out there. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and […]

Matt Wilkinson Looks Strong In Second High-A Start

Cleveland Guardians starting pitching prospect Matt Wilkinson tossed five shutout frames with nine punchouts in his second High-A start on Friday. He allowed three hits and three free passes. This is an improvement compared to his High-A debut on May 31, where he allowed three runs, four hits, and one walk across five innings with […]

Top 5 Fantasy Baseball Prospects Busts - 2024 MLB Rookie Disappointments

Rookies and prospects are, without a doubt, the most volatile part of fantasy baseball. Even the most-hyped prospects or rookies with the best pedigree are huge wild cards when they reach the Major Leagues. They have never reached those high-caliber pitchers or hitters, and many struggle to adjust. The 2024 fantasy baseball season has been […]

Agustin Ramirez Launches Three Home Runs

New York Yankees catching prospect Agustin Ramirez launched three home runs and extended his hitting streak to three games. Over his past 13 games, Ramirez has been exceptional with a .321/.339/.607 line and 12 RBI. Through the early part of the season in his first extended look at Double-A, the 22-year-old has looked quite comfortable […]

Ricardo Cabrera Tallies Four Hits, Swipes Two Bags

Cincinnati Reds shortstop prospect Ricardo Cabrera posted his first four-hit game of the season on Friday and swiped his sixth and seventh bag of the season. The 19-year-old has performed very well in his first extended look at Single-A with a .286/.362/.473 line and with six long balls and 23 RBI in 48 games. The […]

Fantasy Baseball League Winners: Unlikely Aces Worth A Roster Spot?

The arrival of June comes with a feeling of panic for many fantasy baseball managers who are desperately trying to patch holes in their starting pitcher rotation due to injuries and/or lackluster performances. Fortunately, many leagues have hidden gems available on the waiver wire if we look deep enough. Each week, I'll take a look […]