Tyler Stephenson Back In Action For Reds

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (undisclosed) is back behind the plate and is batting fifth for the Reds on Sunday against the visiting Boston Red Sox and right-hander Zack Kelly. Stephenson will return to action after missing the last two games with a minor undisclosed injury. The 27-year-old appeared as a pinch-hitter in the loss […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Playing On Sunday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (biceps) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting in his customary leadoff spot on Sunday versus the visiting Seattle Mariners and right-hander Bryce Miller. Chisholm was removed from Saturday's game early due to right-biceps tightness, according to manager Skip Schumaker, but apparently it wasn't a very serious […]

When Is Noelvi Marte Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 14 Update)

Back in 2022, Noelvi Marte finished at 11th overall on MLB.com's Top 100 Prospects list. In 2023, he hit .279 in the minors with 35 extra-base hits (11 HR) in 92 games, earning himself a promotion to the big league club. His debut with the Reds would be a success, hitting .316 while displaying power (seven […]

Taijuan Walker Lands On 15-Day Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed right-hander Taijuan Walker (finger) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 22) with right index finger inflammation on Sunday and recalled right-hander Michael Mercado from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Walker is officially dealing with a blister on his right index finger and will take at least the […]

Orelvis Martinez Suspended 80 Games For PEDs

Toronto Blue Jays infield prospect Orelvis Martinez, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has been suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball for violating the league's drug prevention and treatment program. Martinez tested positive for clomiphene, a performance-enhancing substance. The move comes shortly after the 22-year-old received made his major-league debut on […]

Yankees Put Giancarlo Stanton On 10-Day Injured List

The New York Yankees placed outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a left-hamstring strain and recalled infielder Oswald Peraza from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. The move comes after Stanton had to leave Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning while injuring his left […]

Daniel Suarez Is A DFS Risk For New Hampshire Lineups

Due to qualifying being canceled for the USA Today 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Daniel Suarez will start 11th. This is the second-highest start position of his Cup career at New Hampshire and of the 2024 season. In eight races at the Loudon track, Suarez has three top-10 finishes, including a finish of ninth […]

Should Tyler Reddick Be Rostered For New Hampshire Lineups?

23XI Racing driver Tyler Reddick will start 12th in this week's USA Today 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway after qualifying was canceled due to rain. It will be the third time in his Cup career at NHMS and the first time since Kansas earlier in the year that Reddick will start outside the Top […]

Michael McDowell Is A Top DFS Value For New Hampshire

Michael McDowell will start 25th in Sunday's USA Today 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway after qualifying was canceled. This is the lowest starting position for McDowell since 2022 and the second consecutive week he will start outside of the Top 20 this year. In 21 starts at NHMS, the No. 34 Front Row Motorsports […]

Denny Hamlin Will Compete As A Top DFS Pick For New Hampshire

With qualifying canceled for Sunday's USA Today 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Denny Hamlin will start this week's race from the 14th position. This marks the third consecutive race, both this season and in New Hampshire, that Hamlin will start outside of the Top 10. In 30 previous starts at the site, Hamlin has […]

Ty Gibbs Could Be A Solid DFS Option for New Hampshire

The No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota driver, Ty Gibbs, will start 18th in this week's USA Today 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. This is the first time that Gibbs will start inside the Top 20 at New Hampshire, but the second race in a row that he will start outside of the Top […]

Could Chase Elliott Win From The Pole At New Hampshire?

Hendrick Motorsports driver Chase Elliott was awarded the pole for Sunday's USA Today 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway after qualifying was canceled due to rain. This is the first time in New Hampshire, and in 2024, the No. 9 Chevrolet driver will start from the first position. In 10 previous NHMS starts Elliott has […]

Ross Chastain Will Start Eighth At New Hampshire

Ross Chastain will start eighth in this week's USA Today 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway after qualifying was canceled due to weather. This is the first time in New Hampshire, and the seventh time this year, that Chastain will start a race from the Top 10. In five starts at the site, Chastain has […]

Bryce Harper Belts 18th Homer In Four-Hit Day

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper went 4-for-5 with his 18th home run of the season in Saturday's 12-1 rout of the Diamondbacks. Harper collected three RBI and scored twice in the contest as well. Harper now has a seven-game hit streak going, and has hit safely in 17 of his last 20 contests. The […]

Is Ryan Blaney An Overlooked Favorite To Win At New Hampshire?

After qualifying for this week's USA Today 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway was canceled, Ryan Blaney obtained a starting position of second. This is the highest starting position of his Cup Series career at New Hampshire and the fourth consecutive race with a top-5 starting position this season. In 11 previous starts at NHMS, […]

Francisco Alvarez Homers Again Saturday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez homered for the second straight game in Saturday's 8-1 loss to the Cubs. The home run accounted for the Mets only run of the ballgame, although Alvarez also doubled and walked in the contest. Alvarez was 2-for-14 (.143) over the first four games off the IL, but since then […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 14 (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 14 (June 24 - June 30). In this weekly piece, we search for starting pitchers rostered in less than 50% of Yahoo! leagues. These are SP options to consider that might be good additions to your fantasy roster, especially for streaming. […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Streamers - Top Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 14 (June 24- June 30)

Another week is in the books and it's time to look ahead at next week's schedule to see which hitters on the wavier wire can help us fill those gaps and openings in our rosters. Our hitter streamers fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good matchups and can be considered waiver wire streamers ahead […]

Jameson Taillon Strikes Out Season-High 10 Batters In Win

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon pitched seven innings of one-run ball in Saturday's 8-1 victory over the Mets. The 32-year-old allowed just one earned run on six hits and no walks while striking out a season-high 10 batters, picking up his fourth win of the season. It was the veteran's third straight quality start, […]

Noelvi Marte - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: The time is almost here for Cincinnati Reds third-base prospect, Noelvi Marte, who is nearing a return from an 80-game suspension after testing positive for Boldenone, a prohibited, performance-enhancing substance. The suspension began on Opening Day and has put a damper on what was supposed to […]

Oneil Cruz Blasts 10th Home Run Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz went 1-for-3 with a walk and his 10th home run of the season, a 445-foot blast into the Allegheny River, in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Rays. Cruz was batting .295 in June until a 1-for-13 stretch over his last four games, so he's back to hitting just .250 in […]

Christian Scott - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Dynasty/Keeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July 2024 ANALYSIS: Christian Scott, the New York Mets' promising right-handed pitching prospect, has already made his mark on the big leagues this season. The 25-year-old hurler made his MLB debut earlier this year on May 4, against the Tampa Bay Rays, showcasing the potential that made him […]

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14 (2024)

Another week of baseball is down, and it's time to look at more first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 14 — June 24 through June 30. Somehow, it is already the last week of June, and the MLB All-Star break is only a few short weeks away. It wouldn't surprise […]

Ryan Preece Will Start 31st At His Home Track, New Hampshire Motor Speedway

On Saturday afternoon, Ryan Preece qualified 31st for Sunday's USA Today 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Despite this being considered a home track for the Connecticut native, Preece has struggled here in his Cup career. With an average finish of 23.8 in five Cup starts, and with an average DraftKings score of just seven […]

DJ Herz - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals starting pitching prospect DJ Herz was recently promoted to the major leagues and has performed well at times and is worth a look in deeper leagues. Through his first two starts, Herz posted a poor 6.28 ERA, 1.92 WHIP, and […]

Dylan Crews - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Dynasty/Keeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July 2024 ANALYSIS: Dylan Crews, the Washington Nationals' crown jewel outfield prospect, is making waves in the minor leagues. Picked second overall in the 2023 MLB Draft, Crews' rapid ascent through the Washington farm system has caught the eye of both the organization and fantasy managers alike. The […]

Ben Rice - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 22% of Yahoo Leagues, 5% of ESPN Leagues, 29% of CBS Leagues ANALYSIS: Due to an unfortunate turn of events, New York Yankees first baseman, Anthony Rizzo, is expected to miss the next eight weeks with a fractured right forearm. Cue 25-year-old rookie, Ben Rice. After […]

Outfield Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 14 (2024)

Welcome back RotoBallers! This article will discuss our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 14 -- June 24 through June 30. The time has come to start making those tough roster decisions and potentially cut ties with some of the struggling players who excited you on draft day. Trading in some […]

Jared Jones Goes Seven Innings, Fans Eight In Win

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jared Jones pitched seven innings in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Rays, allowing two earned runs on just three hits and three walks while striking out eight on his way to picking up his fifth win of the season. He also hit two batters, though, so his command was a bit […]

Daniel Hemric Begins Sunday 33rd At USA Today 301

Daniel Hemric has work to do in his Kaulig Racing car at New Hampshire. No qualifying means Hemric will start 33rd at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Phoenix was unkind to him early in the year as he dropped from 21st to 28th. Hemric finished two laps down there due to poor speed and adjustments. The […]