Jake Fraley Out Sunday With Illness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (illness) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Reds second baseman Jonathan India is also sick and out of the lineup. Both players should be considered day-to-day while they recover. Nick Martini will start in right field and bat cleanup in Fraley's absence […]

Cristian Javier Headed To Injured List

Houston Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier (neck) was scratched from Sunday's start earlier in the day and now will be placed on the 15-day injured list. The move to the injured list was made to "give him time," according to manager Joe Espada. It is unclear when this problem arose for Javier and hopefully it […]

Who Offers The Best Value At Quarterback Right Now? 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

Football never sleeps at RotoBaller! With some high-stakes best ball drafts already underway, we're digging into what the fantasy football landscape will look like in 2024. RotoBaller's David Rispoli breaks down the Quarterback who stands out as the best value on the board and is already his favorite QB target in early 2024 fantasy football […]

GEICO 500: DraftKings, FanDuel NASCAR Cup Series Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks

The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Talladega this weekend for the GEICO 500. This is one of the most unpredictable tracks on the NASCAR circuit, a place where huge crashes can change the entire outlook of the race in the blink of an eye. For example, Saturday's Xfinity Series race featured a ton of late-race […]

Bubba Wallace Will Start 14th For the GEICO 500

23XI Racing driver Bubba Wallace will start 14th in this week's GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. This will be the fourth-highest starting position of his Cup career at Talladega and the fourth time this season that he will start outside of the Top 10. In 12 previous starts at TS, Wallace has one win and […]

RotoBaller's Week 5 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome RotoBallers to another waiver wire edition. I will be filling in for Nick Mariano -- who usually writes this article -- over the next few weeks. If you have any additional questions after reading this, be sure to reach out to me on X (@joeypollizze), and I'll […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 5 (2024)

Welcome back RotoBallers to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 5 (April 22 - April 28). 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. […]

Avoid Rostering Tyler Reddick At Talladega?

During GEICO 500 qualifying at Talladega Superspeedway, Tyler Reddick collected a starting position of 18th. This is the lowest start position for Reddick at Talladega since joining 23XI Racing in 2023. In eight races at TS in his Cup career so far, Reddick has five top-20 finishes, including both of last season's races at the […]

Gabriel Arias - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Gabriel Arias, the 24-year-old super-utility man just made five consecutive starts after receiving limited playing time in the first two weeks of the season. Arias is riding a solid .314/.333/.543 line with one home run, one swiped bag and seven RBI. In […]

Amed Rosario - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Rays have been hit hard by injuries this season, but there may be no team better equipped to deal with the injury bug than the analytical geniuses that run the Tampa organization. Case-in-point, Amed Rosario who was inked to a one-year deal […]

Should DFS Players Roster John Hunter Nemechek At Talladega?

Legacy Motor Club driver John Hunter Nemechek will start 20th in this week's GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway after qualifying. This will be the highest start position that Nemechek ever obtained at the Alabama track in his Cup career to date. In two previous races at Talladega, Nemechek has two top-10 finishes with positive Place […]

TJ Friedl - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 42% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (wrist) is expected to begin a rehab assignment soon. Manager David Bell said the plan is for Friedl to begin his rehab work within the next week or two. The 28-year-old has been sidelined since suffering a fractured wrist in […]

Hunter Brown Moved Up To Start Sunday

Houston Astros right-hander Hunter Brown is being moved up to start on Sunday against the Washington Nationals after the team scratched right-hander Cristian Javier (neck) from his scheduled start due to neck discomfort. Brown was previously scheduled to make his next start on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs. The 25-year-old will be on a typical […]

Joey Loperfido - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds For Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Houston Astros prospect Joey Loperfido has made his second appearance in our Hot Prospects series over the last three weeks. He ranks No. 3 among Astros outfield prospects but boasts the potential to be an everyday standout in Houston. He runs well, has a […]

Nick Pivetta Throws Bullpen On Saturday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Nick Pivetta (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Saturday. Pivetta will next throw an up-and-down session on Thursday in Cleveland and then throw live batting practice as he works his way back from an elbow injury that landed him on the injured list. The 31-year-old will then probably need to go […]

Jose Butto - Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jose Butto was brilliant in his last start against the Kansas City Royals, going six strong innings while striking out nine hitters. He has 15 strikeouts in 12 innings, and manager Carlos Mendoza said that Butto would stay in the rotation. He has been […]

Expect Joey Logano To Compete For The Win At Talladega

In GEICO 500 qualifying at Talladega Superspeedway, Joey Logano obtained a starting position of seventh. This will be the seventh time this year that Logano will start from the Top 10, but his lowest at a drafting track. In 30 starts at Talladega, Logano has three wins and 11 top-10 finishes while leading in nine […]

Red Sox Hoping Rafael Devers Can Return Tuesday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (knee) had an MRI exam on Thursday morning that showed a bone bruise and no structural damage in his left knee, which he tweaked making a play on defense in Tuesday's loss. He sat out on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, but manager Alex Cora told reporters on Saturday […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 5 (Apr 22 - Apr 28)

Baseball season is officially in full swing. If you have an interest or a need in tweaking with your team, then you have come to the right place. This FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups series will be looking at Week 5 -- April 22 through April 28 -- and will point out free agents […]

Jonathan India Remains Out Sunday

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (illness) remains out of the starting lineup on Sunday against the visiting Los Angeles Angels. India was removed from Saturday's 7-5 win over the Halos due to illness and he's apparently still not feeling well enough to play. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now and check back […]

Outfield Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 5 (2024)

We are not deep into the 2024 MLB action, but it's never too early to submit waiver claims. This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 5 -- April 22 through April 28. It still might be premature to give up on the struggling players who excited you during […]

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5 (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 5 – April 22 through April 28. It's hard to believe the season's first month is almost over. April certainly hasn't been uneventful for MLB, with the many pitching injuries, the uniform fiasco proving all too real, and […]

Victor Scott II Optioned To Triple-A

The St. Louis Cardinals optioned outfielder Victor Scott II and right-hander Andre Pallante to Triple-A Memphis on Sunday and recalled catcher Pedro Pages and right-hander Nick Robertson from Memphis in corresponding moves. Scott, the club's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, went 0-for-3 in the 12-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday and hasn't […]

Is Denny Hamlin Recommended For Talladega?

Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin will start 23rd for this week's GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway after qualifying. In 36 starts at Talladega, Hamlin has two wins, 16 top-10 finishes, and 434 laps led, which is second-most of all drivers in the field this week. The driver of the No. 11 Toyota also has […]

Jose Ramirez Not Playing Sunday

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez is out of the team's starting lineup on Sunday as they take on the visiting Oakland Athletics. In Ramirez's absence, Gabriel Arias will start at the hot corner and bat eighth in the batting order against A's right-hander Ross Stripling. Ramirez, a five-time All-Star, has gotten off to a […]

Cristian Javier Scratched With "Neck Discomfort"

Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier (neck) has been scratched from his start on Sunday versus the Washington Nationals with "neck discomfort." Right-hander Hunter Brown will start in his place. Fantasy managers will obviously want to move Javier to their benches for Sunday's action. The Astros have an off day on Monday, but it's unclear when […]

Red Sox Put Triston Casas On 10-Day Injured List

The Boston Red Sox announced on Sunday that they have placed first baseman Triston Casas (rib) on the 10-day injured list with a left-rib strain and recalled catcher Tyler Heineman from the minors in a corresponding move. Casas will be out now until May after injuring his rib in Saturday's contest against the Pittsburgh Pirates. […]

Justin Haley Is A Top DFS Value At Talladega

In his first Talladega Superspeedway start driving for Rick Ware Racing, Justin Haley qualified 27th for the GEICO 500. This will be Haley's fourth start of 30th or better this year and the fourth-highest of his career at the Alabama track. In eight Cup starts at Talladega, Haley has six top-20 finishes, including each of […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: 2B/SS Pickups for Week 5

The deeper we get into the season, the more intriguing things get on the waiver wire. What once looked like a hot start for a player is trending towards the start of a breakout campaign with each passing game. On the other end of the spectrum, players we drafted to be starters have either gotten […]

William Byron Is One Of The Top Favorites To Win Talladega

For the GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, William Byron gained a starting position of 13th, marking the fifth time this season he will start outside the top 10. In 12 races at Talladega, Byron has four top-10 finishes, including both of last year's events at the site. The driver of the No. 24 Chevrolet is […]