Samuel Basallo Returns To Lineup

Baltimore Orioles catcher prospect Samuel Basallo (lower body) returned to action on Sunday for Double-A Bowie. Basallo had been absent from the lineup since Thursday with a lower body contusion. In his return, the backstop went 1-for-4 with a walk and RBI. The 19-year-old is the club's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline and is […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 15

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 15 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season -- July 1 through July 7. This is our weekly article looking at players whom fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of […]

Spencer Jones Has Huge Game To End June

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones finished his big month of June with a huge game for Double-A Somerset on Sunday. Jones went four-for-five with a walk, two homers, three runs and seven RBI in a 13-3 victory. Jones, 23, is the 65th rated prospect per MLB Pipeline and he has shown the numbers […]

Deyvison De Los Santos Knocks In Eight Runs

Arizona Diamondbacks third base prospect Deyvison De Los Santos continued his powerful season for Triple-A Reno on Sunday with a huge performance. De Los Santos went 3-for-4 on the day with two homers and eight RBI to lead Reno to their 40th victory of the season. De Los Santos has been a beast at the […]

Can You Trust David Montgomery In 2024? Fantasy Football Outlook

David Montgomery runs like a truck commercial: Dependable, rugged, powerful, with tough in his DNA. If people had a Hemi, Montgomery would have one. Like a truck, there comes a time to trade in for a newer model. Jahmyr Gibbs has a better top speed and can hit that mark quicker. Still, there's something satisfying […]

Gerrit Cole Bounces Back With First Win

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole looked like his old self on Sunday, tossing five solid innings against the Toronto Blue Jays and picking up the win in an 8-1 victory. Cole allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking out six. Maybe more importantly, his fastball velocity was up to […]

Seth Lugo Strikes Out 10, Picks Up Win On Sunday

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo authored another impressive performance on Sunday, shutting out the Cleveland Guardians for six innings and earning his 11th win of the season in the process. Lugo was masterful in this one, allowing just four hits and a walk while punching out 10. After a bit of a rough […]

Freddy Peralta Dominates Cubs For Sixth Win

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Freddy Peralta was excellent on Sunday, throwing seven innings of one-run ball in a 7-1 win over the Chicago Cubs. Peralta allowed a lead-off homer to Nico Hoerner but gave up just one hit and two walks after that, striking out eight in the process. It's been a bit of a […]

Brandon Nimmo Homers Again On Sunday

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo continued his torrid stretch on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with a homer, two runs scored, and three RBI. The homer tied the game in the seventh for the Mets, but they were unable to take advantage and ended up losing 10-5 to the Houston Astros. Despite this result, the Mets […]

Justyn-Henry Malloy Homers On Sunday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy had a nice game on Sunday, going 2-for-3 with a homer and two RBI in a 7-6 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Malloy smacked a two-run shot in the fourth inning to add some insurance to the Tigers lead, and they would need every run they got in this […]

Derek Hill Bashes Pair Of Homers

Texas Rangers outfielder Derek Hill had a huge game on Sunday Night Baseball, going 2-for-4 with two homers and three RBI in an 11-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Hill smacked his first longball in the second inning, then went back for more in the fifth. The 28-year-old journeyman has had two monster seasons in […]

Wyatt Langford Hits For The Cycle On Sunday Night

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford capped off a strong June by hitting for the cycle on Sunday Night Baseball against the Baltimore Orioles. Langford capped off the cycle by hitting a homer in the eighth inning, a moment he surely won't forget. He ended up going 4-for-5 with four RBI and three runs scored. The […]

Top Five MLB Pitching Prospects To Stash for Week 15 Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues (2024)

As the baseball season progresses, top prospects can have the opportunity to replace an injured player and immediately become valuable in fantasy. Several of the sport's top pitching prospects have already made their major league debut earlier this season but have been optioned to Triple-A for several reasons, such as an innings limit or even […]

Top Five Hitting Prospects To Stash For Week 15 Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues (2024)

Welcome back to top prospects to stash! This list will highlight the top-5 hitting prospects to hold on your bench in redraft fantasy baseball leagues.  We are reaching the point of the fantasy baseball season where fantasy managers have seen prospects given major league opportunities. While some have struggled to gain a foothold, others have […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another weekly edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series! Heading into Week 15, we'll highlight five injured players worth stashing in your fantasy leagues. New to the series? Check out previous articles for even more options! Many productive players are nearing a return. If you stash them […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 15 (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 15 (July 1 - July 7). 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. […]

Eric Cross' Top 100 Dynasty Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (June 2024)

In the blink of an eye, we're nearly halfway through the baseball season. Where did the time go? By now, you should have a pretty good idea if you're going to be in the hunt this season or looking to rebuild for 2025 and beyond. Regardless of your position in your standings, my goal with […]

Naji Marshall, Mavs Agree On Three-Year Deal

Free-agent forward Naji Marshall agreed to a three-year, $27 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks. The 26-year-old had spent the last four seasons with the Pelicans, where he averaged 7.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists. Marshall will likely see routine minutes for Dallas moving ahead. However, he hasn't been a reliable fantasy contributor since […]

Russell Westbrook Likely To Be Traded

According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the Los Angeles Clippers are working with guard Russell Westbrook on a trade. The 35-year-old picked up his $4 million player option on Saturday. However, it appears he's already played his final game for the franchise. Westbrook averaged 11.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.1 steals during the […]

Andre Drummond Heading Back To Philly

Free-agent center Andre Drummond agreed to a two-year deal with the Philadelphia Sixers. This will be Drummond's second stint with the Sixers, with the veteran suiting up for the franchise back in the 2021-22 campaign. He finished last season with the Bulls by averaging 8.4 points and 9.0 rebounds. The 30-year-old is arguably the best […]

Cade Cunningham, Pistons Agree To Contract Extension

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham agreed to a five-year, $226 million extension with the team. The Pistons are rebuilding. However, the franchise wants to keep Cunningham at the forefront. The 22-year-old averaged a career-high 22.7 points and 7.5 assists last season. But he logged 3.4 turnovers during the […]

Eric Gordon Agrees To A Deal With Philadelphia

Free-agent guard/forward Eric Gordon agreed to a one-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. The veteran has bounced around since entering the league in 2008 as the No. 7 overall pick. While his production has dropped significantly, he still finished last season with the Phoenix Suns by averaging 11.0 points and 37.8% shooting from […]

Joe Ryan Looks Excellent On Sunday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan was outstanding on the mound during Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Ryan recorded 10 strikeouts as he allowed two runs (one earned) in a no-decision on Sunday. The right-hander gave up six hits and didn't walk any batters during this outing. He was shaky during his last start, […]

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Inking A Deal With Orlando

Free-agent guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope agreed to a three-year, $66 million contract with the Orlando Magic. The veteran has spent the last two seasons with the Denver Nuggets and was instrumental in helping the team capture an NBA title in 2022-23. He finished last season by averaging 10.1 points and 2.4 rebounds while shooting 40.6% from […]

Zach Neto Crushes Three-Run Homer

Los Angeles Angels infielder Zach Neto has put together a sneaky solid season through the first half of the 2024 campaign. He continued his impressive season during Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers. It was a quiet game for Neto until he blasted a three-run home run off right-hander Shelby Miller in the ninth inning. […]

Chris Paul Signing With The Spurs

Free agent guard Chris Paul will sign a one-year, $11 million contract with the San Antonio Spurs. After being in the league for nearly two decades, Paul's production has dipped significantly. He appeared in 58 games for the Warriors last season, finishing with averages of 9.2 points, 6.8 assists, and 1.2 steals. While the 39-year-old […]

Paul Sewald Tosses Perfect Inning

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Paul Sewald came in for a non-save situation during Sunday's game against the Oakland Athletics. The D-Backs were already up four runs, but handed the ball to Sewald anyway. The right-hander struck out two batters as he tossed a perfect ninth inning on Sunday. The 34-year-old has been fantastic on the […]

Brandon Pfaadt Records Eight Strikeouts

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Brandon Pfaadt put together a solid outing against the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. The 25-year-old notched eight strikeouts while allowing only one run over six innings of work in a no-decision. Pfaadt carried a shutout into the fifth inning until Zack Gelof took him deep. This was a nice outing for […]

Jonas Valanciunas Heading To Washington

Free agent center Jonas Valanciunas agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal with the Washington Wizards. The 2011 No. 5 overall pick has been a double-double-caliber producer since entering the league. However, as expected with any aging player, his statistical contributions have declined over the years. He finished the 2023-24 campaign by averaging 12.2 points […]