Will Smith Continues To Show Power

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith went 1-for-3 with a walk and solo home run in Sunday's victory versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Smith has been having a very good year behind the plate for the Dodgers and has found his power stroke over the past 30 games with eight home runs during that time. Smith […]

Ryan Yarbrough Fans Six In Sunday’s No-Decision

Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Ryan Yarbrough allowed one run on five hits and a walk while striking out six across seven innings in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Cleveland. He did not factor into the decision. The southpaw surrendered a solo shot to Cesar Hernandez in the first inning but cruised through the rest of the […]

Chris Taylor Refuses To Cool Off

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor continued his career year in Sunday's victory versus the Colorado Rockies. Taylor went 3-for-4 with a pair of solo homers, both off Jon Gray in the bottom of the first inning and bottom of the fifth inning. Taylor made his first All-Star roster this year and has continued his […]

Blake Griffin Expected To Remain In Brooklyn

Free-agent forward Blake Griffin is expected to remain in Brooklyn next season. After reaching a buyout agreement with the Detroit Pistons during the year, the 32-year-old signed with the Nets. Griffin had spurts of productivity during his brief tenure in the Big Apple and averaged 10 points and 4.7 boards throughout 26 games. Although his […]

Carlos Estevez Takes The Loss On Sunday

Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Carlos Estevez took the loss on Sunday when he allowed one run on two hits over one inning in a 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Estevez entered in the eighth inning to try and preserve a 2-2 tie but wasn't able to get the job done. He coughed up […]

Josiah Gray Goes Four Innings In First Start

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Josiah Gray made his second career appearance and first start of his career in Sunday's no-decision versus the Colorado Rockies. Gray tossed four frames and allowed three hits, two runs, four walks and struck out six. Not the best outing, but also not the worst for the youngster. Gray is […]

Jon Gray Takes A No-Decision On Sunday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jon Gray took a no-decision on Sunday when he allowed two runs on four hits with three walks and four strikeouts across five innings in a 3-2 loss to the Dodgers. Gray didn't have his best stuff on Sunday but he was able to battle and hold down the scary Los […]

David Bote Homers In Return

Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote went 1-for-3 with a walk and two-run home run in his return to the lineup on Sunday versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bote returned from a separated shoulder that had sidelined him since May 29. Bote has versatility around the diamond and that will keep him in the lineup for most […]

Kyle Lowry Drawing Plenty Of Interest

Free Agent guard Kyle Lowry continues to draw plenty of interest from multiple teams throughout the league. With the veteran already having a championship on his resume, he is looking to land a lucrative deal, which the Toronto Raptors may not be willing to offer. The 35-year-old averaged 17.2 points during the 2020-21 season but […]

Tyler Stephenson Stays Hot With Three Hits

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson went 3-for-3 with two walks, a run, and an RBI in a 10-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Stephenson picked up three singles in the game, including an RBI base knock in the sixth inning. The rookie catcher has been red hot at the plate of late, […]

Anthony Rizzo Crushes 12th Home Run

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's victory versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Rizzo's home run was on the backend of back-to-back homers with Kris Bryant in the bottom of the first inning. Rizzo entered the contest on a cold streak and hopefully Sunday's performance will help him […]

Jakub Voracek Dealt To Columbus

Philadelphia Flyers forward Jakub Voracek was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets Saturday for winger Cam Atkinson. The Czech Republic born winger was once a Blue Jacket in 2011 before he was traded to the Flyers, where he spent ten seasons. At 31-years-old, Voracek is a still productive player netting nine goals and 34 helpers […]

Nelson Cruz Crushes 21st Homer On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk during Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Guardians. He took Triston McKenzie deep in the sixth inning for his 21st long ball of the season. Since being acquired by the Rays on July 22, the 41-year-old is hitting .167 […]

Sonny Gray Ripped For Eight Runs On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Sonny Gray struggled in a 10-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Gray allowed eight runs over 3 1/3 innings of work while striking out three and walking one. He was done in by the long ball as he allowed three in the game, two two-run shots and a three-run […]

Buddy Hield Could Be On The Move

Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield could be on the move. Hield has been the subject of trade discussions and has recently been linked to the Sixers and Lakers as potential destinations. The 28-year-old was vocal about his displeasure with the organization during the year, but he was a solid contributor, finishing the 2020-21 campaign by […]

Trevor Williams Secures Victory On Sunday

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Trevor Williams shined in Sunday's victory versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Williams went 6 1/3 innings this afternoon and allowed five hits, zero runs, zero walks and struck out six. The veteran has mostly struggled in his debut season with the Cubs, but this was his best start of the season and […]

Kris Bryant Hits 17th Home Run

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's victory versus the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bryant's home run was part of back-to-back homers with Anthony Rizzo in the bottom of the first inning. Bryant missed a couple games earlier in the week with hamstring fatigue, but played all three games this […]

Joey Votto HRs In Second Straight Game

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer and two walks in a 10-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Votto lifted a three-run shot in the first inning, giving him two homers in as many days and three in his past five games. The veteran first baseman has […]

Bradley Beal May Request Trade Before Draft

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal may request a trade ahead of Thursday's NBA Draft. Beal's name has been wrapped up in trade rumblings for a while, so it wouldn't be surprising if he weren't in Washington when the season begins in October. The 28-year-old is in his prime and is coming off a 2020-21 campaign […]

Jaime Barria Records Win Sunday After Call-Up

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jaime Barria (1-0) secured the victory in his first start of the season on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins. He went seven innings, allowing two runs, two home runs and two walks while striking out four. It was his first appearance since being demoted to Triple-A Salt Lake on May 19. […]

Marc Staal Agrees To Contract To Remain In Detroit

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Marc Staal signed a one-year contract to continue playing in Hockeytown. The financial details of the agreement were not disclosed. Staal would have hit the unrestricted free agent market Wednesday if the two sides didn't reach a deal. Through 56 regular-season contests in 2021, the Thunder Bay, Ontario native produced three […]

Points Leagues Pitchers: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 18

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 […]

Points Leagues Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 18

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 Week 18

We have completed another week of MLB action, and we have experienced more injuries, and most teams need more and more replacements. When injuries occur, that opens the door for some new faces to get some regular playing time and become fantasy-relevant. At the same time, some regulars are starting to heat up at the […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

The Major League Baseball trade deadline arrives this week. There are many huge names seemingly on the chopping block and suitors looking to pursue. For fantasy managers, the big names being moved aren't always the biggest winners or losers in a deal. Instead, the teammates get impacted greatest of all. Nelson Cruz got moved from […]

2B and SS Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18

We're approaching the MLB trade deadline, which marks the unofficial start of the stretch run in most leagues. By now you should have a clear sense of any weaknesses that need to be addressed on your roster. At this point in the year, we care less about the names and more about the numbers, and […]

Catchers to Stream - Week 18 Waiver Wire

It's your resident catcher advocate here, with my weekly defense for baseball's most maligned position. Instead of giving into easy narratives about the lack of talent at the catcher position and how they're the kickers of fantasy baseball, I'm here to create a place where catchers are celebrated for how they can help our teams. […]

Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 18

We're reaching crunch time in fantasy baseball; time is running out to make that push for the playoffs or to start making up points in roto categories. With the MLB trade deadline less than a week away, plenty of players will change teams which could drastically affect their fantasy value. Additionally, some starting pitchers are […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 18

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 who […]

The Bigger Picture - Post-Trade Deadline Pickups Are Key

The MLB trade deadline is one week away as of this writing and the first big deal has already gone down. Baseball's version of the Highlander, Nelson Cruz, has moved to Tampa Bay. It comes as no shock that the Twins are sellers this year; they are currently 17.5 games behind first place in the […]