Video: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Top Adds for Week 5

The 2024 fantasy baseball season continues with our Week 5 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 5 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent adds for hitters. These MLB... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups List

Welcome RotoBallers to the 2024 MLB season, and our famous Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers and Waiver Wire Pickups List.  Be sure to also use our fantasy baseball rankings and win big with our other draft tools shown in the icons below. This is your cheat sheet during drafts or the regular season, for quickly finding mid-to-late... Read More

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (April 22 - April 28)

Welcome back RotoBallers to our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 5 - Monday, April 22 through Sunday, April 28. We're almost a full month into the MLB season, and starting pitching is more important than ever now with all the recent injuries. We're here as always to guide you with our start/sit recommendations... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Closer Depth Charts - MLB Bullpens and Saves

Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball, and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important for... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Rafael Devers, Ozzie Albies, Christian Yelich, Zack Gelof, Nolan Jones, more

With the weekend fast approaching, a ton of stud fantasy baseball hitters could be out of action. That said, let's take a look at injured hitters Rafael Devers, Ozzie Albies, Christian Yelich, Zack Gelof, Nolan Jones, and more. This is our weekly edition of fantasy baseball injury updates for hitters, as of April 26, 2024.... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Framber Valdez, Nick Pivetta, Garrett Whitlock, Gregory Santos, and more

As we head into the weekend, several key hurlers are dealing with ailments that could keep them out of action. That said, let's take a look at injured pitchers Framber Valdez, Nick Pivetta, Garrett Whitlock, Gregory Santos, and more. This is our weekly edition of fantasy baseball injury updates for pitchers as of April 26,... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Lineup Notes: Batting Order, Platoons, and Playing Time Changes - Week 5

It's now Week 5 in the fantasy baseball season. We're starting to see who's real and who isn't so trends are easier to identify and take advantage of (or avoid if it's a negative trend). The sooner you can get in front of these opportunities, the more likely you are to pull out a victory.... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Week 5

Yeah, sure, the NFL Draft happened last night and it was exciting, but did you see that Marlins reliever Calvin Faucher has started his Marlins career with 7.2 scoreless innings and a 10:1 strikeout-to-walk ratio? Maybe we're a little too bullpen-brained here in the RotoBaller Closers and Saves Report... Another week of baseball is behind us,... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Week 5 (2024)

We are still at the point in the MLB season where fantasy managers will overreact to almost anything. However, we have to realize that it's a long season, and there will be plenty of ups and downs from players throughout the fantasy campaign.  That's why a player like Julio Rodriguez was on my buy-low list last week.... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters Watch and Underachievers, Overachievers (Week 5)

As you know by now, I like to take a look around MLB as we head into the weekend and 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... Read More

Chris Clegg's Dynasty Fantasy Baseball News, Notes and Buys/Sells (Week 5)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my Week 5 fantasy baseball news, notes, and buys/sells for dynasty leagues. This weekly series will take a look at various prospects, dynasty news, and discuss fantasy implictions. If you enjoy dynasty baseball, you know it is a fast-paced game. Keeping up with the Joneses per se keeps you in the... Read More

April Dynasty Mailbag - The Toolshed Fantasy Baseball Podcast (Ep. 301)

Welcome to episode 301 of The Toolshed Podcast with Clegg and Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCross04) and Chris Clegg (@RotoClegg) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB Draft up to the... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Framber Valdez, Blake Snell, Cristian Javier, Max Scherzer, Brayan Bello, Gavin Williams, A.J. Puk, and more

As the 2024 MLB season marches along, several stud fantasy pitchers are on this week's injury report. More often than not, these ailments will have significant effects on lineup decisions. Let's take a look at injured pitchers Framber Valdez, Blake Snell, Cristian Javier, Max Scherzer, Brayan Bello, Gavin Williams, A.J. Puk, and more. This is... Read More

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Heston Kjerstad, Jason Adam, Wilyer Abreu, Pete Crow-Armstrong

Hey RotoBallers, welcome back to our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings list for Week 5 -- April 22 through April 28 -- to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. We have seen top prospects such as Heston Kjerstad, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Matt Mervis, Addison Barger, and Hunter Goodman recently called... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Early-Season Starting Pitching Standouts - Analyzing Strong Starts

We are nearing the end of the first month of the Major League Baseball season, and while many flashes in the proverbial fantasy baseball pan have regressed back to their norms, some starting pitchers have continued their hot starts to force managers to reconsider their draft-day value. Regardless of how much MLB success each of... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Arsenal Changes: Pitch Mix, Velocity, and Movement (Week 5)

Welcome back to the weekly column where we cover a few starting pitchers and their arsenal changes via pitch mix, velocity, and movement. Last week's article examined MacKenzie Gore, Casey Mize, and Spencer Arrighetti. This week, we're examining two potential breakout pitchers, plus one pitcher playing on a team that we usually don't target for... Read More

Hitters to Be Concerned About, Excited For: Fantasy Baseball Statcast Analysis (Week 5)

After months of research dedicated to finding the best fantasy baseball values, breakouts, and busts, somehow we are almost 15% through the MLB season. The injuries have been plentiful (unfortunately), the Pittsburgh Pirates are once again dominant in April, and the Guardians are the best team in baseball, as expected. One of the most important... Read More

Florio's Bullpen Report: Speculative Saves, Changing Bullpens, Elite Ratios (Week 5)

This is a wonderful time to be a sports fan. The NBA and NHL playoffs are in full swing and the NFL Draft is right around the corner. It is one of the best weeks on the sports calendar. With so much going on, it could be easy to take your eye off the fantasy... Read More

Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 5

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 5 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... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers for Week 5

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 month, plenty of recently unknown players have thrived... Read More