Termarr Johnson Drafted Fourth Overall By Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates selected second baseman Termarr Johnson fourth overall in the 2022 MLB draft. Johnson is a left-handed hitter who has immense potential as both a contact hitter and power hitter. He is widely considered as the best overall pure hitter in the 2022 draft class. He played shortstop during his time at Benjamin […]

Rangers Select Kumar Rocker Third Overall

The Texas Rangers selected right-handed pitcher Kumar Rocker third overall in the 2022 MLB draft. The pick came as a bit of a surprise for several reasons. He was drafted 10th overall by the New York Mets in 2021, but the Mets chose not to extend an offer to him after the team looked at […]

Druw Jones Goes Second Overall To Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks selected outfielder Druw Jones with the second overall pick in the 2022 MLB draft. The son of longtime Atlanta Brave Andrew Jones, he is known for his defensive prowess and speed just like his father. During his senior year at Wesleyan School in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, he stole 32 bases to go […]

Jackson Holliday Selected First Overall In 2022 MLB Draft

The Baltimore Orioles selected shortstop Jackson Holliday out of Stillwater High School in Stillwater, Oklahoma, with the first overall pick in the 2022 MLB draft. The 18-year-old was named the Gatorade Oklahoma prep player of the year last year after putting together a ridiculous .685/.749/1.392 slash line as a senior. He broke J.T. Realmuto's national […]

Jacoby Brissett To Get Help If Watson Is Suspended

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett is expected to start if Deshaun Watson is suspended. However, the former Texan would need to be off the field for a "lengthy period of time" before the franchise opts to bring in a helping hand. Cleveland currently has Joshua Dobbs as the No. 3 option on the depth chart. […]

Will Giants Make A Move For Jimmy Garoppolo?

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is still with the franchise after months of trade speculation. While many clubs have entered the conversation regarding a potential deal, nothing has happened. However, NFL Network's David Carr believes the Giants may make a move to acquire his services. New York would certainly benefit from Garoppolo's experience and […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 15

We'll be doing this roundup of points leagues every week here at RotoBaller, with waiver wire targets and streaming pitchers being evaluated in terms of the different scoring systems of ESPN, Yahoo!, CBS, and Fantrax. Player values can vary wildly from platform to platform, so we'll make sure to highlight where players are the best […]

Outfield Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 15

We have completed another week of MLB action, making it time to make more waiver wire moves. With more and more injuries and players slumping, it is time to start changing our rosters. I want to emphasize that it is still not time to panic about your core players. Do not go dropping early picks […]

1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 15

Welcome back RotoBallers to Week 15! I know it's the All-Star break, but today we're back with another edition of our first-and third-base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups. For those who are not familiar, each week at RotoBaller, we publish a waiver wire article for each position. This article will look at corner infield options, […]

2B/SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball Week 15

Welcome to the All-Star Break, after the games on Sunday, the All-Stars will head to Los Angeles, other players will head home, and those of us managing multiple fantasy teams will enjoy a well-deserved break. We at RotoBaller hope our tools have helped find success in the first half, but there's still time to make […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're kicking off the fantasy baseball season's second half with a bang here at RotoBaller. With the All-Star break just around the corner, you know each team in your league is stepping back and assessing their chances. You can step in and take advantage […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - NFBC Waiver Wire Report for Week 15

We have completed another week of MLB action, making it time to make more waiver wire moves heading into Week 12. However, things will be slightly different for our weekly look into the high-stakes NFBC landscape. For those who do not know, in the NFBC, there are no IL spots and trades, making waiver moves […]

Week 15 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Matt Carpenter, Esteury Ruiz, Leody Taveras, Max Meyer

Welcome fellow RotoBallers, as we enter Week 15 of the fantasy baseball season and the All-Star break. Last week's list featured players like Josh Rojas, Nolan Jones, Brayan Bello, Brett Martin and Aaron Hicks off the waiver wire, and we're back at it for more. Just like any other week, we have put together a full […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 15

Welcome back to The Cut List. This is our weekly article looking at players who 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 a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on the hot seat […]

Mike Trout Won't Play In All-Star Game

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back), who has been out the last four games due to back spasms, will not play in Tuesday's All-Star game in Los Angeles. He's being replaced on the American League roster by Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France, and Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton will start in Trout's place […]

Chris Sale Suffers Finger Fracture

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (finger) left his start early on Sunday against the division-rival New York Yankees with a left fifth finger fracture. Sale was smoked by a comebacker off the bat of outfielder Aaron Hicks in the first inning of his start. He allowed two earned runs on two hits with no […]

Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

Anthony Aniano's 2022 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent pitchers to add for Week 15. Fantasy baseball managers should consider adding these players off the waiver wire if they are available in their leagues. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (SiriusXM channel 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM […]

Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

Anthony Aniano's 2022 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent hitters to add for Week 15. Fantasy baseball managers should consider adding these players off the waiver wire if they are available in their leagues. Be sure to also tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (SiriusXM channel 87) - every weekday morning between 6-7 AM […]

Harold Ramirez Fractures His Thumb On Sunday

Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/outfielder Harold Ramirez (thumb) has been diagnosed with a broken right thumb, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. He will be reevaluated by the team in two weeks. Ramirez suffered the injury in his first at-bat of Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles when […]

Dustin May Throws Two Innings In First Rehab Outing

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Dustin May (elbow) made his first rehab appearance in the Arizona Complex League on Saturday. He threw two innings and a total of 13 pitches. He retired each of the six batters he faced, recording three strikeouts along the way. May underwent Tommy John surgery in May 2021. If he can […]

Ty France Added To American League All-Star Team

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France has been added to the American League All-Star team roster. He will be taking the roster spot of Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (back), who will be using the All-Star break to rest his back. This will be the first All-Star game appearance for France, who is in […]

Max Meyer Charged With Five Runs In MLB Debut

Miami Marlins right-hander Max Meyer wound up with an ugly line in his MLB debut against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. He pitched 5 1/3 innings and gave up seven hits, one walk and five earned runs while striking out five. He was tagged for two home runs in the game. It's also worth noting […]

Harold Ramirez Exits With Potential Hand Injury Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/outfielder Harold Ramirez (hand) was removed from Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. He was hit in his hand by a pitch in his first at-bat of the game in the first inning. He remained in the game to run the bases and he scored a run on a Randy Arozarena […]

Dany Jimenez To Throw A Bullpen Session Wednesday

Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Dany Jimenez (shoulder) is set to throw a bullpen session on Wednesday. This will be his first bullpen session since landing on the injured list with a right shoulder strain in mid-June. A's manager Mark Kotsay stated that Jimenez will begin a rehab assignment "when he's ready." Translation: we still don't […]

Chris Sale Exits After Being Hit Hard On His Finger

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (finger) was removed from his start against the New York Yankees on Sunday. He was hit in his left pinky finger by a hard line drive off the bat of Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks. The line drive was clocked with a 106.7 mph exit velocity. Sale was holding up […]

Esteury Ruiz Retreats To The Bench On Sunday

San Diego Padres outfielder Esteury Ruiz is not included in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against right-hander Merrill Kelly and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Jurickson Profar, Nomar Mazara and Trent Grisham will be patrolling the outfield for the game. Ruiz was called up for his MLB debut this past Tuesday. He started five straight games […]

Bryse Wilson Recalled, Will Start Sunday's Game

The Pittsburgh Pirates have called up right-hander Bryse Wilson from Triple-A. He will be the team's starting pitcher for Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The team placed fellow right-hander Chase De Jong (knee) on the injured list with knee tendinitis in a corresponding move. Wilson has gone 1-5 with a 6.60 ERA and a […]

James White Still Walking With Limp

New England Patriots running back James White (hip) was still walking with what appeared to be an uncomfortable gait following a community appearance last Wednesday. White is scheduled to report to training camp next week, where it should become more clear how close he is to a possible return. "Just working so I can be […]

Connor Joe Resting For Sunday's Series Finale

Colorado Rockies outfielder Connor Joe is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Charlie Blackmon will be leading off for the game and he'll be joined in the outfield by Randal Grichuk and Sam Hilliard. Joe will go into the All-Star break with a .264/.370/.385 slash line to go along […]

Jonah Heim Getting A Breather On Sunday

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim is getting the day off on Sunday as the team closes out the first half of its season against the Seattle Mariners. Meibrys Viloria will be behind the plate for the game. Heim had a solid first half of the 2022 season. Across 69 games, he slashed .262/.313/.467 with 12 […]