Sean Manaea Strikes Out 10 In Loss

New York Mets starting pitcher Sean Manaea went five-and-two-thirds innings in Saturday's 10-5 loss to the Diamondbacks, striking out a season-high 10 batters but surrendering six runs (five earned) on six hits and two walks. Manaea took the loss in the game and it ended a 7-game stretch in which he had allowed three earned […]

Max Schuemann On Base Four Times Saturday

Oakland Athletics shortstop Max Schuemann broke out with his first career four-hit day in Saturday's 11-9 victory over the Braves. The 26-year-old went 4-for-4 with three singles, a double, one RBI, and three runs scored. Since May 11 (19 games), Schuemann is hitting .309 (21-for-68) with two home runs, eight RBI, 10 runs scored, and […]

Chayce McDermott - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles starting pitching prospect Chayce McDermott has been performing well at Triple-A and is projected to reach the major leagues later this summer. Through 47 innings with Triple-A Norfolk, the 25-year-old has posted a 4.02 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, and a 30:75 BB:K ratio. After posting […]

The Top 5 New York Yankees Prospects You Need To Know

The New York Yankees’ farm system is bursting at the seams with exciting young talent and is regarded as a top-10 system in most baseball circles. The Yankees have multiple players waiting in the wings to impact both major league and fantasy rosters. Here’s a rundown on these future stars and what they bring to […]

Mitch Keller Fans Eight, Picks Up Seventh Win

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller threw six innings of one-run ball in Saturday's 8-1 victory over the Blue Jays. The righty allowed just five hits and a walk while striking out eight. The outing marked his fifth straight quality start, going 5-0 with a 1.34 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, and a 16.7% K-BB% over that […]

Marcell Ozuna Belts 17th Home Run Saturday

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna went 2-for-5 with four RBI in Saturday's 11-9 loss to the Athletics. The home run was his 17th of the season, most in the National League, and the RBI gave him a total of 53, good for second-most in all of baseball. Ozuna began the year hot and has […]

Tylor Megill - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Tylor Megill proved that his first start back after coming off the IL (5 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K) vs. Cleveland was no fluke by turning in a dominating performance against the L.A. Dodgers this week. Megill tossed […]

Ben Brown - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 55% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Ben Brown makes his seventh start of the season for Chicago today as they take on the Cincinnati Reds. Brown has bounced back and forth between the rotation and bullpen, but his last two starts have been so impressive (16 strikeouts across 11 […]

Matt Olson Hits Ninth Home Run In Loss

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson went 2-for-4 with a double and a home run in Saturday's 11-9 loss to the Athletics. The 2x All-Star also walked once, scored once, and collected two RBI in the contest. After a poor 31-game start that left his slashline at .195/.319/.363 with three home runs, the slugger has […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 10)

Is your fantasy baseball team in need of a boost in a specific category? Maybe it's a shot in the arm in runs scored or an influx of RBI? Monitoring how well you are performing in each offensive category and addressing those categories in need throughout the season is a great way to keep your […]

Michael Lorenzen Strikes Out Seven In Win

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen went six-and-a-third innings in Saturday's 7-0 victory over the Marlins, allowing zero runs on five hits and two walks while striking out seven on his way to picking up the win. The outing was Lorenzen's fourth straight quality start, pitching to a 1.05 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, and a 21:12 […]

Jordan Lawlar - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Arizona Diamondbacks top prospect Jordan Lawlar (thumb) recently began his rehab assignment and is slowly working his way back from a ruptured UCL tendon in his right thumb he suffered in March. The shortstop has logged two games in the Rookie League this season and has […]

Ben Rice - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: New York Yankees catching prospect Ben Rice is showing elite power at Double-A and could make a case to join the major league roster later this summer. Through 46 games with Double-A Somerset, the 25-year-old has posted a .249/.373/.497 line with 12 long balls, 25 RBI, […]

Fantasy Baseball Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks - Paul Goldschmidt, George Springer, Cole Irvin, Ben Brown, More

Welcome RotoBallers to another edition of my 2024 fantasy baseball start/sit article for Week 11, June 3 - June 9. This week's article will focus on Matt Vierling, David Fry, Paul Goldschmidt, George Springer, Cole Irvin, Ben Brown, Casey Mize, and Hunter Brown. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/2/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The early part of the MLB season has been good to me, so I'm looking to build off that momentum and hit the ground running as we progress into the 2024 campaign. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's slate! We have […]

Cade Povich - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles starting pitching prospect Cade Povich has looked quite strong at Triple-A this season and should be expected to make his major league debut in the coming months.  Across 56 ⅔ innings with Triple-A Norfolk this season, the southpaw has posted a 3.18 ERA, 1.11 […]

Joey Loperfido - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Houston Astros, outfield prospect Joey Loperfido, made his major league debut earlier in April but was recently sent back down to Triple-A Sugar Land to further his development as he was not getting consistent playing time. Through 14 games in the majors, the number five prospect […]

Brent Rooker Launches 12th Home Run, Logs Four RBI

Oakland A's outfielder Brent Rooker went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Saturday's 11-9 win over the Atlanta Braves. Rooker took Chris Sale deep for a two-run shot in the top of the fourth inning to put the Braves up 8-3. It was his 12th long ball of the season. He later […]

Ryan Mountcastle Homers Twice in Orioles Win Over Rays

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle hit a pair of homers during Saturday's 9-5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Mountcastle swatted two-run home runs in the first and fourth innings, finishing the day with four RBI and three runs scored. The 27-year-old has logged a hit in eight of his last nine games, including […]

Miguel Andujar Raps Out Four Hits In Win Over Braves

Oakland A's outfielder Miguel Andujar had his third multi-hit game this week on Saturday, going 4-for-5 with a homer and four RBI in an 11-9 win at the Atlanta Braves. Andujar hit a three-run blast off Braves hurler Chris Sale in the second inning and added a game-clinching RBI single in the eighth. He's been […]

Vinnie Pasquantino Homers, Drives In Three Runs On Saturday

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the San Diego Padres. He blasted a two-run shot off Randy Vasquez in the bottom of the first inning to give the Royals a 2-1 lead. The home run traveled 383 feet with an […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Homers To Extend Hitting Streak

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. homered for the 10th time this season as part of a three-hit game during Saturday's 7-3 win at the Kansas City Royals. He took Alec Marsh deep in the first inning to put the Padres on the scoreboard 1-0. His homer traveled 422 feet with an exit velocity […]

Reid Detmers Optioned To Triple-A Salt Lake

The Los Angeles Angels optioned left-hander Reid Detmers to Triple-A Salt Lake following Saturday's 9-0 loss to the Seattle Mariners. Detmers allowed five runs on four hits and four walks while striking out three across 3 2/3 innings in Saturday's loss to Seattle. Most of the damage to Detmers came off a grand slam to […]

Garrett Crochet Delivers Strong Outing For White Sox

Chicago White Sox starter Garrett Crochet recorded his eighth quality start in a no-decision in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in 10 innings. Crochet allowed just one earned run and struck out eight while allowing only one walk over his six innings. The big lefty continues to be a must-start regardless of format, […]

Vaughn Grissom Diagnosed With Mild Hamstring Strain, Heading To IL

Boston Red Sox infielder Vaughn Grissom (hamstring) was diagnosed with a mild right hamstring strain after being removed in Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers. According to Red Sox manager Alex Cora, Grissom is probably going on the injured list. The 23-year-old grabbed his right hamstring running to first base during a groundout. It's not […]

Chris Sale Endures Worst Outing Of Season Against A's

Atlanta Braves left-hander Chris Sale's 2024 comeback story had its worst chapter on Saturday when the Braves hurler was tagged for nine hits and eight earned runs over four innings in the 11-9 defeat to the Oakland A's. Sale came into the start with a 2.12 ERA but left with an ERA of 3.06 despite […]

Enmanuel Valdez Homers Twice On Saturday

Boston Red Sox infielder Enmanuel Valdez went 3-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI, and an additional run scored in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Detroit Tigers. He blasted a solo shot off Reese Olson in the bottom second inning to the tie game 1-1. His homer traveled 399 feet with an exit velocity of […]

Dany Jimenez Records First Save of 2024 As A's Hold Off Braves

Oakland A's reliever Dany Jimenez pitched a scoreless ninth inning to record his first save of the season in the A's 11-9 win at the Atlanta Braves on Saturday. Jimenez allowed one hit and one walk yet provided a save as regular closer Mason Miller, who pitched two innings on Thursday, was given an extra […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative On Ranger Suarez's Hand

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (hand) underwent x-rays on Saturday, which came back negative. According to Phillies manager Rob Thompson, there is swelling, and they will see how he feels in a few days. Suarez is considered day-to-day. The 28-year-old was removed from Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals after being struck in the […]

Bobby Miller Struggles In Rehab Outing With Single-A

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Bobby Miller (shoulder) allowed four runs on five hits and one walk while striking out none over 3 1/3 innings in his rehab start with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga. He threw 65 pitches, landing 38 pitches for strikes. According to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, Miller experienced a little velocity drop in his […]