Top Fantasy Baseball Stories of the Week - Statcast, David Fletcher, And Ronel Blanco

Hello again, RotoBallers. We are now more than a quarter of the way through the marathon, which is the fantasy baseball season. It’s Monday, so it is time to check up on some of the bigger headlines from the baseball world and how these stories are relevant to us as fantasy managers. A week has... Read More

Luana Pinheiro Loses Second Fight In A Row

Luana Pinheiro looked to get back in the win column. However, it didn't go her way as she suffered a second-round submission loss to Angela Hill at UFC Vegas 92 on Saturday. During the fight, Pinheiro struggled to land power shots and effectively execute takedowns. After Hill threw a head kick, Pinheiro ducked and Hill... Read More

Spencer Steer Dealing With Sore Ankle

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Spencer Steer (ankle) was limited to a pinch-hitting appearance in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers and drew a walk in the seventh inning before being lifted for a pinch-runner. After the game, manager David Bell revealed that Steer has been dealing with a sore ankle. "He was available for... Read More

Emilio Pagan Injured On Sunday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Emilio Pagan (triceps) showed some discomfort after throwing a pitch to Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward in his outing on Sunday in the bottom of the ninth inning in a 3-2 loss. Pagan was removed from the game and replaced by Alexis Diaz, and he complained of trouble with his right... Read More

Angela Hill Scores First Submission Win

Angela Hill improved her record to 4-1 over her past five UFC appearances via mounted guillotine choke over Luana Pinheiro. This was Hill's second consecutive victory since losing to Mackenzie Dern by a unanimous decision in May 2023. Hill was aggressive throughout the first round and ended up in a dominant position. In the second... Read More

Luis Robert Jr. Expected To Play In Rehab Games This Week

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (hip) is expected to play in live games at the team's spring training complex in Glendale, Ariz., at some point this week. "We anticipate some game action later this week," general manager Chris Getz said. "He seems to have turned the corner and is trending well." The White... Read More

Josh Jung Hopeful Of Returning Before July

Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (wrist) is doing all baseball activities except hitting and seems hopeful that he will beat a report over the weekend saying that he will be out until early July. Jung is currently swinging a light stick and hasn't had any issues with it, but he hasn't tested his broken... Read More

Adolis Garcia Could Be Available Tuesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia (forearm), who was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Los Angeles Angels due to a right-forearm injury that he suffered during a collision with Marcus Semien on Saturday, could be available for Tuesday's series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies after tests didn't show any structural damage in his arm. The... Read More

Heston Kjerstad - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: After playing sparingly with Baltimore, Heston Kjerstad has returned to Triple-A where he is once again starting regularly and mashing in the middle of the loaded Norfolk lineup. Kjerstad hit a walk off grand slam on Sunday and has a double and two home runs in... Read More

Danny Jansen Hitting Second On Monday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen is hitting in the two-hole on Monday against the visiting Chicago White Sox and right-hander Erick Fedde. The Blue Jays have recently been using Davis Schneider in the leadoff spot instead of veteran George Springer to try and jump-start their struggling offense, so perhaps Jansen will get more looks... Read More

Jose Soriano Keeps Rangers In Check For Second Win

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Soriano delivered the longest start of his career in Sunday's victory over the division-rival Texas Rangers, hurling a career-high 7 2/3 innings and giving up one run on five hits and two walks while striking out five batters and walking two. Picking up his second win of the season... Read More

Bubba Wallace Exceeds Value In DFS At North Wilkesboro

After finishing second in the All-Star Open, Bubba Wallace advanced to the main event of All-Star weekend, where he finished in sixth place. While the 2024 All-Star race will largely be remembered for Joey Logano leading 199 of 200 laps, Wallace's efforts should not be ignored. After starting 19th, the 23XI star finished with a... Read More

Brandon Nimmo Mashes Late Two-Run Homer

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo put the finishing touches on Sunday's win over the division-rival Miami Marlins, mashing a two-run home run in the ninth inning. Nimmo got a hold of an Anthony Bender changeup for a few insurance runs and his seventh homer of the campaign late on Sunday. Although the 31-year-old veteran... Read More

Jason Adam - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues ANALYSIS: This past Monday, Jason Adam picked up his third save of the season after closer Pete Fairbanks was unavailable due to a cut on his finger. Adams' prior two came with Pete Fairbanks on the IL. So it seemed Adams' only chance... Read More

Isaac Paredes Smashes Ninth Homer In Loss

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Isaac Paredes smashed his ninth home run of the season in Sunday's loss to the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays, but his team still fell 5-2 in the defeat. Paredes' ninth-inning two-run homer off Jays right-hander Zach Pop helped force Toronto to summon closer Jordan Romano to finish off the game, keeping... Read More