Tyrese Haliburton Leads Indiana To The ECF

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton had a potent postseason showing in Sunday's win over the Knicks. He logged 33 minutes, scoring 26 points while shooting 10-for-17 from the field and 6-for-12 from deep. The former King also added six dimes. Haliburton had trouble being consistently reliable for DFS managers during the series with New York.... Read More

Jalen Brunson Fractures Hand

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (hand) finished with 17 points and nine assists in Sunday's loss to the Pacers. It wasn't Brunson's afternoon, with the former Villanova Wildcat going 6-for-17 from the field. Even worse, he suffered a fractured left hand in the fourth quarter and didn't return. The Knicks are now officially eliminated... Read More

Jose Abreu Could Re-Join Team On Friday

Houston Astros first baseman Jose Abreu could return to the majors on Friday, according to general manager Dana Brown. Abreu will play in a few more minor-league games before the team makes their decision. The veteran slugger was sent down to the Florida Complex League after a horrific start to the season that saw him... Read More

Tommy Kahnle Could Return Wednesday

New York Yankees reliever Tommy Kahnle (shoulder) could return to the majors on Wednesday, according to manager Aaron Boone. Kahnle made multiple relief appearances with Double-A Somerset over the weekend and did not allow a run in any outing. The 34-year-old has been sidelined since last season with shoulder inflammation, but he is finally nearing... Read More

Noelvi Marte - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in 12+ Team Leagues (9% rostered) CALL-UP ETA: June 27 ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi Marte is currently serving an 80-game suspension for using performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). Marte originally tested positive for a type of steroid on March 8, which has kept him out through the start of the season. However, the 22-year-old is now just one month away... Read More

Travis d'Arnaud Absent From Sunday's Lineup

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (head) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres. The veteran backstop left Friday's game after taking a foul ball off of his mask. He reportedly felt dizzy after the incident, but he was not diagnosed with a concussion and is considered day-to-day. Chadwick... Read More

Austin Riley Not In Sunday's Lineup

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (side) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres. It will be the sixth straight game that Riley has missed due to side inflammation. Riley has managed to avoid the injured list and is still considered day-to-day, but it is slightly concerning that... Read More

Nathan Eovaldi, Dane Dunning Throwing Bullpen Sessions Sunday

Texas Rangers starting pitchers Nathan Eovaldi (groin) and Dane Dunning (shoulder) are both scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Sunday, according to manager Bruce Bochy. Assuming all goes well, Dunning may return to the Rangers' starting rotation at some point this week. The 29-year-old is a viable streaming option in the right matchups and... Read More

Luis Matos - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: San Francisco Giants outfielder Luis Matos was recently promoted to the major leagues and is worth adding in all standard leagues. Through seven games, the 22-year-old has posted an incredible .385/.385/.731 slash line with two home runs, 17 RBI, and zero strikeouts.  ... Read More

Josh Hart Cleared To Play On Sunday Afternoon

New York Knicks forward Josh Hart (hamstring) will play on Sunday against the Pacers. Hart has averaged a double-double throughout the series. He tweaked an abdominal muscle during Friday's loss, although it will take more than that to keep him off the floor for the pivotal clash with Indy. Of course, the veteran isn't fully... Read More

OG Anunoby Officially Active For Game 7

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (hamstring) is officially active for Sunday's pivotal playoff matchup against the Indiana Pacers. There were reports on Saturday morning that he would miss Game 7. However, the former Raptor was bumped to questionable in the afternoon, giving DFS managers some hope. Anunoby had played well in this series before... Read More

J.P. Crawford Could Return As Early As Monday

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (oblique) is expected to re-join the major league roster sometime in the team's four-game set against the New York Yankees that begins on Monday. Crawford has been on the injured list since April 25 with a Grade 1 oblique strain. The 29-year-old faced a minor setback in a rehab game... Read More

Is AJ Dillon Or MarShawn Lloyd The RB2 For The Packers?

Veteran running back Aaron Jones has been the face of the Green Bay Packers backfield for the past few years. However, that will change in 2024. The Packers signed Josh Jacobs to a massive deal in free agency. Green Bay released Jones shortly after adding Jacobs, meaning there will be a new lead running back... Read More

Josh Hart Says He's Playing On Sunday

New York Knicks forward Josh Hart (abdomen) stated he will play in Sunday's pivotal postseason matchup with the Indiana Pacers. Hart has been instrumental in the Knicks' success throughout this series, averaging well over a double-double. Unfortunately, he suffered an abdominal strain during Friday's loss and left the contest. Of course, the veteran could be... Read More

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball for Week 9 (2024)

Welcome RotoBallers to the Week 9 edition of our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of May 20 - May 26, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN or Yahoo. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because... Read More