Harrison Bader, Tyrone Taylor Sitting On Sunday

New York Mets outfielders Harrison Bader and Tyrone Taylor will both head to the bench for the start of Sunday's contest against the hosting Pittsburgh Pirates. With both Bader and Taylor out, Jeff McNeil will start in left field and bat eighth, while DJ Stewart will draw the start in right field and hit sixth […]

Josh Smith Back In Action For Rangers

Texas Rangers infielder Josh Smith (glute) is back at third base and is hitting third for the Rangers in Sunday's series finale against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Zack Littell. Smith missed the last two games with recurring glute tightness but will be back to close out the series against the Rays. The […]

Should I Stash Jackson Jobe In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 16)

Now that Paul Skenes has graduated, who is the next big arm in the MLB pipeline? Some might say the Cubs' Cade Horton, others maybe the Reds' Rhett Lowder, others maybe someone else, but most would probably say the Tigers' Jackson Jobe is the most promising young arm we have yet to see in the […]

Martin Truex Jr. Is A Top DFS Recommendation For Chicago

Martin Truex Jr. will start 24th in this week's Grant Park 165 at the Chicago Street Course. This is the lowest start position of his Cup Series career at Chicago and the third-lowest of the year for Truex. In last year's Cup event at the site, Truex placed 32nd, one lap down after obtaining damage […]

Adolis Garcia Getting A Breather Against Rays

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia is retreating to the bench on Sunday for a day off against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays for the series finale. Garcia's season-long struggles have continued into July so far, as he's gone 2-for-18 (.111) with two doubles, two walks, seven strikeouts and a stolen base in five games, including […]

Francisco Alvarez Back For The Mets

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (elbow) is back behind the plate and will hit fifth for the Mets on Sunday against the hosting Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Luis L. Ortiz. Alvarez was hit by a pitch on his left elbow in Friday's blowout loss to the Pirates in the series opener and was held […]

Yordan Alvarez Held Out On Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (knee) is not in the team's starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the hosting Minnesota Twins. Alvarez was removed from Saturday's contest in Minnesota after being hit by a pitch in his right knee. The 27-year-old left-handed slugger didn't go for imaging, though, and was diagnosed with a […]

Should Fantasy Managers Roster Daniel Suarez At Chicago?

Trackhouse Racing driver Daniel Suarez will start ninth in this week's Grant Park 165 at the Chicago Street Course. This is a lower starting position for Suarez at the site compared to last year's event, but it is the second time this season that Suarez will start in the Top 10. Last year at Chicago, […]

Jose Altuve Returns To Astros Lineup

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (hand) is back at second base and in his customary leadoff spot on Sunday against the hosting Minnesota Twins and rookie right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson. Altuve was forced from the series opener on Friday night in Minnesota after being hit by a pitch in his left hand. Thankfully, X-rays […]

Ramon Laureano Still Out Of The Lineup

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ramon Laureano (oblique) remains out of the starting lineup on Sunday as the team takes on the visiting division-rival Philadelphia Phillies. It's a bit surprising that the Braves haven't put Laureano on the 10-day injured list yet, as he hasn't played since June 26 due to a sore oblique. The Braves are […]

Keibert Ruiz Getting The Day Off On Sunday

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz will take the day off on Sunday versus the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. Riley Adams will do the catching instead for rookie left-hander DJ Herz while batting eighth against Cardinals right-hander Kyle Gibson. Ruiz will take a seat after getting hits in four of his nine at-bats with a home […]

Is Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Worth Rostering At Chicago?

For the Grant Park 165 at the Chicago Street Course, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will start from the 33rd position after qualifying. Despite being a starting position outside the Top 30, this is Stenhouse's highest starting position to date at Chicago. In his only race at the site last season in the Cup Series, the No. […]

Edward Cabrera Returns From Injured List And Starting On Sunday

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (shoulder) was activated off the 60-day injured list and is set to start in the series finale on Sunday afternoon against the Chicago White Sox. This is going to be the 26-year-old's first start since May 7, which is when he moved to the injured list due to a […]

Chase Elliott Is A Solid DFS Recommendation For Chicago

Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott will start 18th in this week's Grant Park 165 at the Chicago Street Course. This is the highest start position for Elliott at the site, but the lowest at a road or street course this season. In his only start at Chicago last year in the Cup Series, Elliott started […]

Matt Wallner Rejoins Major-League Roster

Minnesota Twins outfielder Matt Wallner was officially promoted to the major league roster, according to Aaron Gleeman of the Athletic. Austin Martin (oblique) was placed on the injured list in a corresponding move. Wallner posted a strong .257/.339/.540 slash line across 67 games at Triple-A this season. Since the start of June, the young outfielder […]

Logan Allen Optioned To Triple-A, Spencer Howard Promoted

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Logan Allen has been optioned to Triple-A Columbus, according to Mandy Bell of MLB.com. Since May 24, Allen has struggled with a poor 6.75 ERA, 1.69 WHIP, and 19:33 BB:K ratio across his previous 36 frames. In a corresponding move, the Guardians promoted 27–27-year-old right-hander Spencer Howard to the major league […]

Could Ross Chastain Be A Sneaky Tournament Play At Chicago?

Ross Chastain will start 14th in this week's Grant Park 165 at the Chicago Street Course. This is the highest start position of his Cup career at Chicago for Chastain and the first road/street course event he will start outside of the Top 10. In last year's race at the site, Chastain started 34th, nabbed […]

Sean Murphy Out Of Sunday’s Lineup

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy is out of Sunday's lineup as the Braves wrap up a three-game set against their divisional rival Philadelphia Phillies. On Saturday evening, Murphy went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and will cede backstop duties to Travis D'Arnaud who will bat in the six-hole. Murphy has had a disappointing season with a […]

Should Fantasy Players Utilize William Byron In DFS At Chicago?

In this week's Grant Park 165 at the Chicago Street Course, William Byron qualified 27th. The No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports driver experienced power steering issues during practice and qualifying. As a result, the team will fix the power steering, which is an adjustment made to the car that will force Byron to start from the […]

Matt McLain Cleared For Baseball Activities

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Matt McLain (shoulder) was cleared to resume baseball activities, according to Reds manager David Bell. Bell spoke to the media and expressed that the 24-year-old hit specific benchmarks that were set by the team's medical staff and can now take the next steps in his lengthy recovery process. McLain was moved to […]

Outfield Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 16 (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! This article will discuss our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 16, July 8 through July 14. The difficult roster decisions keep rolling in, and the recent promotions and injured list activations from this past week won't make things any easier. Roster spots and playing time are changing […]

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16 (2024)

As the 2024 MLB season unfolds, several players have emerged as valuable assets for first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 16 — July 8 through July 14. Despite the team's struggles, Michael Busch of the Cubs has maintained a hot bat, batting .297 in June and boasting a 1.007 […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Streamers - Top Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 16 (July 8 - July 14)

Week 16 is the final week before the All-Star break! Some leagues will add Weeks 16 and 17 together into one long week, while others keep them separate. Either way, my job remains the same - to deliver some hitters who can contribute valuable production for your fantasy teams! Our hitter streamers fantasy baseball waiver […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts - Week 16 (2024)

Welcome RotoBallers to our Two-Start Pitcher Streamers article - Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts for Week 16, from July 8 to July 14. With multiple teams having six or seven games on their schedule, we're looking at a nice variety of two-start pitchers. Each week of this fantasy baseball season, this fantasy baseball waiver wire […]

Points League Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball H2H Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pitchers for H2H Points Leagues for Week 15 -- July 8 through July 15. These pitchers can bolster your squad in head-to-head points leagues. Each are rostered in around half of ESPN and/or Yahoo leagues. We have a weekly points-league roundup here at RotoBaller. In head-t0-head format, player […]

AL-Only and NL-Only: Deeper Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our AL-only and NL-only deeper fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 16 -- July 8 through July 14. The waiver wire can be difficult to navigate. Knowing who to add and when is a game within the game of fantasy baseball. Doing this in a mono league where the player pool […]

Should We Be Targeting Zane Smith In DFS This Weekend?

Fresh off a runner-up finish in Nashville one week ago, Zane Smith will look to build off this momentum when he starts 30th in the Grant Park 165 from Chicago, IL. While a second-place finish is nothing to scoff at, and while the No. 71 team should take tremendous pride in what they accomplished in […]

Shane van Gisbergen The Heavy Favorite To Win At Chicago Street Course

Sportsbooks have made Shane van Gisbergen the heavy favorite to win the Grant Park 165 at the Chicago Street Course on Sunday afternoon. After qualifying fifth for the second-ever race at the temporary track, van Gisbergen is sitting at two-to-one odds to win the race at most sportsbooks across the country. Pole sitter, Kyle Larson, […]

Chris Buescher Must Overcome Broken Toe Link at Chicago Street Course

Chris Buescher has some work to do at the Chicago Street Course on Sunday afternoon if he wants to keep his streak of top-11 finishes on road courses alive. Currently, Buescher has a 13-race streak of results of 11th or better at the road courses, including a 10th-place finish here at Chicago last year. However, […]