Chris Bassitt Strikes Out Seven In No-Decision

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt threw eight innings of one-run ball in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Athletics but did not factor into the decision. The veteran allowed just four hits and two walks while striking out seven, but the Jays' offense did not provide enough run support to allow him to pick […]

Garrett Crochet Fans 10 In Another Dominant Outing

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet picked up his sixth win of the season in Friday's 7-2 victory over the Red Sox. The lefty went six innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on just three hits and two walks while striking out 10 batters. After a rough three-game stretch in mid-to-late April, Crochet has […]

Joey Loperfido Recalled From Triple-A

Houston Astros outfield prospect Joey Loperfido was recalled Saturday to take the place of star outfielder Kyle Tucker who landed on the 10-Day IL with a shin contusion. Loperfido had a solid 14-game debut with the Astros last month where the left-handed hitter hit .333 (13-for-39) with a double, a home run, five RBI, four […]

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 […]

Nelson Rada Breaks Out Of Slump With Three-Hit Night

Los Angeles Angels outfield prospect Nelson Rada broke out of a prolonged slump with a three-hit night and a home run on Friday evening. Entering Friday, Rada tallied just one hit in his past ten games and was riding a 4:18 BB:K ratio. Rada began this season by making his Double-A debut which was quite […]

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 […]

Matt Wilkinson Looks Strong In Second High-A Start

Cleveland Guardians starting pitching prospect Matt Wilkinson tossed five shutout frames with nine punchouts in his second High-A start on Friday. He allowed three hits and three free passes. This is an improvement compared to his High-A debut on May 31, where he allowed three runs, four hits, and one walk across five innings with […]

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 […]

Agustin Ramirez Launches Three Home Runs

New York Yankees catching prospect Agustin Ramirez launched three home runs and extended his hitting streak to three games. Over his past 13 games, Ramirez has been exceptional with a .321/.339/.607 line and 12 RBI. Through the early part of the season in his first extended look at Double-A, the 22-year-old has looked quite comfortable […]

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 […]

Ricardo Cabrera Tallies Four Hits, Swipes Two Bags

Cincinnati Reds shortstop prospect Ricardo Cabrera posted his first four-hit game of the season on Friday and swiped his sixth and seventh bag of the season. The 19-year-old has performed very well in his first extended look at Single-A with a .286/.362/.473 line and with six long balls and 23 RBI in 48 games. The […]

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 […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Strikes Out Seven On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto turned in a quality start in a 2-1 win over the New York Yankees on Friday. Yamamoto tossed seven innings of shutout ball while allowing just two hits, striking out seven, and walking two but had to settle for a no-decision in the 11-inning game. Yamamoto has been excellent […]

Roderick Arias Tallies Career-High Six RBI On Friday

New York Yankees shortstop prospect Roderick Arias tallied three hits on Friday evening with a triple and a home run and brought home a career-high six runs. Arias has struggled through his first look at Single-A ball but has recently begun to string together strong performances. Over his past 17 games, the 19-year-old is riding […]

Brice Turang Steals A Base On Friday

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang had a big day at the plate in a 10-0 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday. Turang went 4-for-5 with a double, two runs, two RBI, and a stolen base in the winning effort. The four-hit effort raises Turang's batting average to .303, to go along with 13 […]

Wilmer Flores Blasts Pair Of Homers On Friday

San Francisco Giants first baseman Wilmer Flores had a big night in a 5-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday. Flores went 2-for-5 with a pair of solo homers in the winning effort. The veteran infielder hit both of his homers off Texas starter Michael Lorenzen, one in the second inning and another in […]

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 […]

Luis Robert Homers In Win Over Boston

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert went yard in a 7-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday. Robert wound up going 1-for-4 with the homer and a strikeout in the winning effort. Robert's solo shot came off Boston starter Cooper Criswell in the first inning, a blast that traveled 430 feet and had […]

Jose Siri Homers On Friday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Siri went 2-for-3 with a homer, a walk, two runs, and an RBI in a 6-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. Siri hit a solo shot off Baltimore starter Cole Irvin in the second inning, a blast that traveled 400 feet and had an exit velocity of 105.1 […]

Jordan Westburg Homers Friday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jordan Westburg had a strong night at the plate in his team's 6-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Westburg went 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBI in the winning effort. The 25-year-old's two-run homer in the eighth inning traveled 369 feet and had an exit velocity of […]

Bryan De La Cruz Homers In Friday Win

Miami Marlins outfielder Bryan De La Cruz picked up three hits in a 3-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. De La Cruz went 3-for-4 with a double and a solo homer to help power Miami to the series-opening win over Cleveland. The 27-year-old outfielder blasted a 432-foot solo bomb off Cleveland starter Logan […]

Nick Lodolo Strikes Out Seven Friday

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo turned in a quality start on the way to earning the win in a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday. Lodolo allowed one run on four hits over six innings while striking out seven and walking two to help lead the Reds to the win. The 26-year-old lefty […]

Tobias Myers Tosses Eight Scoreless Innings Friday

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Tobias Myers was dominant in his start in a 10-0 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday. Myers tossed eight innings of shutout ball while striking out five, walking three, and allowing just one hit to earn the win for his team. That easily goes down as the best appearance of Myers' […]