Jakob Marsee Hits First Home Run With New Club
Miami Marlins outfield prospect Jakob Marsee hit his first home run in the Miami system on Friday evening. Marsee was included in the package that sent Luis Arraez to San Diego on May 3. Across 28 games at Double-A this season, with both the San Diego and Miami affiliates, he has a .177/.360/.333 line with... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Drop or Hold: Erick Fedde, Ian Happ
BALLER MOVE: Drop Erick Fedde ANALYSIS: It’s easy to forget Erick Fedde was once a top prospect in the Washington Nationals farm system because he’s never turned in a season with a sub-4.00 ERA. After taking a year off from major-league action and playing in Korea during 2023, Fedde landed with the Chicago White Sox this... Read More
Tyler Glasnow Strikes Out 10 In No-Decision
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow turned in another dominant performance in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Padres but was unable to factor into the decision. Over seven frames, the righty allowed just one hit, a solo home run off the bat of Luis Campusano, and walked two while striking out 10 batters. It... Read More
FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 8 (May 13 - May 19)
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 8 -- May 13 through May 19 -- and will point out free agents... Read More
Natanael Yuten Showing Power At Single-A
Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Natanael Yuten hit an inside-the-park-home run on Friday to continue his 2024 power surge. In 26 games at Single-A this season, Yuten has posted a .240/.327/.406 line with three round-trippers, eight total extra-base hits, and two swiped bags. Last season, the 19-year-old only tallied two total extra-base hits (one double... Read More
Jean Walters Riding Three-Game Hit Streak
Arizona Diamondbacks second base prospect Jean Walters is currently riding a three-game hitting streak thanks to knocking his first triple of the season on Friday evening. This triple in the bottom of the tenth brought in the winning run. On the season, the 22-year-old has a .250/.289/.333 line through ten games at High-A this season.... Read More
Tommy Pham - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 8)
BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Mixed Leagues ROSTERED IN: 7% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Chicago White Sox have been hit hard by the injury bug thus far in 2024, which prompted them to go out and sign veteran outfielder Tommy Pham. Pham was inserted into the White Sox lineup on April 26 and has seen solid production... Read More
Michael King Fans 11 Batters In No-Decision
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King threw seven scoreless innings in Friday's 2-1 victory over the Dodgers, striking out 11 but did not factor into the decision. King allowed just two hits and also walked three in the outing. It's the righty's second consecutive start where he did not allow a run, pitching six... Read More
Michael Kopech - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Michael Kopech may be the only truly defined closer on your waiver wire. The starter-turned-reliever has tallied two saves in the past two games by throwing two ⅓ shutout innings. On the season, he has a 3.66 ERA and 1.22 WHIP with... Read More
Brandon Lowe Exits Rehab Game Friday
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (oblique) exited Friday's game for Triple-A Durham after one at-bat. The team says the move was precautionary, but there was no indication as to why he was removed from the game. Lowe is working his way back from an oblique injury suffered earlier in the regular season. The... Read More
Avoid These Rookie Wide Receivers in 2024: Fantasy Football Outlook
As fantasy football enthusiasts gear up for another exhilarating season, the search for rookie talent is always a tempting venture. However, caution must be exercised amidst the excitement of potential breakout stars, especially regarding rookie wide receivers. While some first-year players may dazzle with their athleticism and potential, others may struggle to acclimate to the... Read More
Trevor Megill - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 35% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With All-Star closer Devin Williams (back) on the 60-day injured list, the Brewers have split ninth-inning duties among three relievers: Trevor Megill, Abner Uribe, and Joel Payamps. Currently, Payamps has the most out of the group with four saves, and Uribe and Megill... Read More
Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Trea Turner, Wyatt Langford, Evan Phillips, Willson Contreras and more...
Over the past week, a few major prospects have been called up to the big leagues such as Paul Skenes. Prospects also sometimes end up being sent down just as quickly as they get called up. Tyler Black was called up but sent back down when the Brewers activated Christian Yelich. When it comes to... Read More
Buyer Beware? Hot Starts and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Analysis (Week 8)
With the weekend upon us, a fresh batch of fantasy baseball waiver wire recommendations will fill the RotoBaller feeds. Our team's various waiver wire recommendations are coming with full force this weekend so be sure to check out all the great articles there. As we consider players who are in the midst of hot streaks... Read More
Christian Scott - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 8)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After posting elite strikeout numbers at Triple-A this April, Christian Scott made his major league debut on May 4 against the Tampa Bay Rays. Scott looked strong as he tossed six ⅔ innings of one-run ball. He allowed five hits and one... Read More