Alec Burleson - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats ROSTERED IN: 44% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Alec Burleson remains the most consistent hitter in the Cardinals lineup and has yet to crack 50% rostership across Yahoo leagues for some unknown reason. One knock on him was his lack of power, but the lefty homered in three straight games last […]

Matt Vierling - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Formats ROSTERED IN: 64% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit Tigers third baseman/outfielder Matt Vierling is enjoying a nice breakout campaign in 2024. The 27-year-old is hitting .282 with seven home runs, eight doubles, and 28 RBI this season. Those numbers at the plate have pushed him atop the Tigers' lineup, where he […]

Davis Schneider- Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Formats ROSTERED IN: 51% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Davis Schneider has been a pleasant surprise atop the team's lineup this season. Schneider has hit in the lead-off spot for the Blue Jays in 20 straight games, where he has totaled two home runs, six doubles, and 13 RBI […]

Cole Irvin - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 49% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles pitcher Cole Irvin is an underrated add heading into Week 12 of the fantasy season. Irvin has been a consistent arm for Baltimore's rotation in 2024 and currently owns a 2.87 ERA across 62 2/3 innings pitched. Following a brief stint […]

Coby Mayo - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Standard Leagues (9% rostered) CALL-UP ETA: Late 2024 ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles' No. 3 prospect Coby Mayo has been one of the best hitters in Triple-A this season. Mayo is currently hitting .291 with 13 home runs, 11 doubles, and 37 RBI in 42 contests. This comes after he hit .290 with 29 […]

Adael Amador - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Adael Amador, Colorado's top-rated prospect and overall No. 32 prospect per MLB.com, is reportedly being promoted to the majors according to Francys Romero. MLB's Thomas Harding has reported that no official decision has been made to activate Amador yet. The club is waiting […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (June 3 - June 9)

Greetings and welcome to our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 11 - Monday, June 3 through Sunday, June 9. We're hitting the summer months in stride with plenty of data to lean on for some optimal decision-making. If you're on the fence about your rotation options for the week or simply want to […]

Heliot Ramos - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Heliot Ramos was a first-round draft pick of the Giants back in 2017, working his way to the majors by 2022 at the age of 22. In his limited action between 2022 and 2023, he was only able to muster a .158/.220/.250 […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Cade Povich, Davis Schneider, Joey Ortiz, Ty France, Matt Waldron, Henry Davis

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more waiver wire advice. We are two months into the season, and it's time for fantasy managers to closely monitor their teams as we are about a month away from the All-Star break. Here at Rotoballer HQ, we are here to help you prioritize which players to pick up with our […]

NASCAR Xfinity Series: DraftKings DFS Preview for Sonoma Zip Buy Now, Pay Later 250 (6/8/24)

The NASCAR Xfinity Series is in Sonoma this weekend for the Zip Buy Now, Pay Later 250. This year, Sonoma was repaved, and we saw some incredibly fast laps in practice on Friday. How will that translate into the race itself? Last year, Aric Almirola won this race, with A.J. Allmendinger, Kyle Larson, Ty Gibbs, […]

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, […]

DraftKings MMA, UFC DFS Lineup Picks - UFC Louisville: Cannonier vs. Imavov

Whether a UFC event is considered boring or exciting is subjective and depends on various factors. Some events may be more action-packed with memorable moments and finishes, while others may have more decisions or less competitive fights. UFC 302 was one of those events, as the fans thought it was uneventful, except for the epic […]

Free UFL Betting Picks - Best Bets, Odds, Predictions for the Conference Championships

The 2024 UFL Conference Championships are upon us, and we have had a lot of time to consider these matchups. I mean, they've practically been set for a month. Last week was a really hard one to call, but I still ended up going 6-5-1 including some plus-money wins, so it actually went far better […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sonoma NASCAR Practice Speeds, Lap Averages, and Notes

The NASCAR Cup Series ran a single practice session at Sonoma Raceway on Friday in preparation for the upcoming Toyota / Save Mart 350 on Sunday. The 38-car field took to the brand new Sonoma track, as the surface was re-paved since the last time we raced here. This creates a lot of extra grip […]

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 […]

Fantasy Football Players With Misleading Numbers Worth Reconsidering In 2024

Fantasy football is one of those games where numbers can be misleading. As we prepare for the 2024 season, looking at numbers from the previous season is crucial. Looking at the situation is also important when viewing those stats. In 2023, we saw some players leap forward while others were disappointing. Although some stats look […]

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 […]

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 […]

Fantasy Football Outlook for Los Angeles Chargers RBs in 2024

All 32 NFL teams have experienced varying degrees of change during the offseason. Player movement has been significant due to the process of free agency while other players have relocated into new environments due to trades. The addition of rookies during the NFL Draft has also led to modifications of every roster, while changes were […]

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 […]

James Wood - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals outfield prospect James Wood (hamstring) has been sidelined since May 23 but recently began ramping up his baseball activities and could return to the diamond fairly soon. Before this minor setback, the number four overall prospect on MLB Pipeline was riding an incredible .355/.465/.598 […]

2024 NFL Power Rankings - Bottom-Five Pass-Catching Groups In The NFL

Some NFL teams are lucky to have a strong unit of receivers. Others not so much. The league has steadily evolved into a passing league with teams often deploying three wide receiver sets. An elite quarterback unlocks an offense but the playmakers take an average offense and bring it to another level. Teams without skilled […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Jordan Romano, Max Scherzer, Zac Gallen, Max Muncy and more....

This has been a rough week in the injury department for pitchers. Four fantasy-relevant pitchers were scheduled for Tommy John surgery. Another two pitchers were placed on the IL with the unlucky injury called "forearm/flexor tendon strain." I thought this would be a good week to talk a little about elbow injuries and pitchers. When […]