MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/30/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! Today is the trade deadline, so it's really important to check those lineups before you lock in your DFS squads. There are 11 games on the featured slate, so there are 22 teams to make sure there are no outlier lineup configurations. With players moving left, right, and center, a DFS gem […]

Pete Alonso Powers Up Monday With Solo Homer, RBI Double

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso powered up on Monday night with a solo home run and an RBI double in a 14-2 onslaught victory against the Minnesota Twins. He went 2-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, and three runs scored in Monday's win. Alonso has had a subpar season in the power […]

Rintaro Sasaki Continues To Impress In Appalachian League

After a solid showing earlier this summer for the Trenton Thunder in the MLB Draft League, Greeneville Flyboys first baseman Rintaro Sasaki is showing well nine games into his Appalachian League debut. The 19-year-old belted his third home run on Monday and is now slashing .409/.611/.955 along with an impressive 11:7 BB:K in 37 plate […]

Christian Walker Leaves Early With Oblique Tightness

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker (oblique) was taken out of Monday's game early in the fourth inning against the visiting Washington Nationals with left-oblique tightness. Before being replaced at first base by infielder Kevin Newman, Walker struck out in his only at-bat. Oblique injuries typically require injured-list stints, so fantasy managers should begin preparing […]

Joey Loperfido Sent To Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired first baseman/outfielder Joey Loperfido from the Houston Astros on Monday as part of the deal that sent left-handed starter Yusei Kikuchi to the Astros, according to sources. In addition to Loperfido, the Astros shipped right-hander Jake Bloss and infielder Will Wagner, the son of former Houston great Billy Wagner, to […]

Rowdy Tellez Back In Action For Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Rowdy Tellez (back) is back at first base and is hitting cleanup for Pittsburgh in Monday's series opener against the hosting Houston Astros and right-hander Tayler Scott. Back spasms forced Tellez from the game early on Friday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks and he didn't start the following two games over […]

Josh Naylor Returns To Lineup

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor is back in the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers. The left-handed slugger is back in the mix after missing a few games over the weekend due to soreness. It doesn't sound like Naylor was dealing with anything serious, but the Guardians wanted to give […]

Mariners Acquiring Justin Turner From Blue Jays

The Seattle Mariners are acquiring veteran corner infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner from the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, according to sources. The Blue Jays will receive an unnamed minor-leaguer in return. As the Mariners continue to seek offense, they will add the 39-year-old right-handed hitter as an option at either first base or designated hitter […]

Ty France On The Move To The Reds

The Cincinnati Reds acquired first baseman Ty France from the Seattle Mariners on Monday. France was designated for assignment by the Mariners last week, but Cincinnati will take a chance on the veteran. The 30-year-old has struggled for most of the season, hitting just .223 with eight home runs, 14 doubles, and 31 RBI across […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Fantasy Baseball Week 19

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 19 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season -- July 29 through August 4. This is our weekly article looking at players whom 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 […]

Hitters Advanced Metrics Leaders for Barrel% - Fantasy Baseball Studs and Duds (Week 19)

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to our hitter's advanced metrics leaders article for Week 19 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season! Today, we will be taking a look at players like Oneil Cruz, Shohei Ohtani, Anthony Santander, and more. As another week of baseball wraps up, I will recap which hitters had the most impactful plate appearances […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Ranger Suarez, Brenton Doyle, Kodai Senga, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Walker Buehler, Jared Jones, and more

The 2024 calendar is approaching August, meaning it's close to crunch time in MLB fantasy baseball leagues. With a plethora of key players dealing with ailments in the second half of the year, let's take a look at the top injured players including Ranger Suarez, Brenton Doyle, Kodai Senga, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Walker Buehler, Jared Jones, […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Stories of the Week - Dylan Cease, Clayton Kershaw, And Pre-Deadline Trades

Hello again, RotoBallers! Another Monday is upon us and that means it’s time for another look back at what made the news last week. This particular Monday happens to be the eve of Major League Baseball’s trade deadline. As such, the majority of last week’s headlines were related to the flurry of moves that have […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/29/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Monday! Tonight’s slate is an eight-gamer that looks to be a lot of fun, if not a little weird. We won’t have to deal with a Coors game, nor do we have Chalk Monster teams like the Yankees, Phillies, Orioles, or Dodgers forcing us into a binary decision (fade or overweight the chalk). With […]

Nick Mariano's Week 19 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The trade deadline is injecting chaos into the timeline with plenty of deals going down before July 30. While I've got plenty of waiver thoughts here, you should also check out the dedicated Trade Deadline Tracker. Stay tuned across RotoBaller's site to navigate the […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 19 (July 29- August 4)

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 19-- July 29 through August 4 -- and will point out free agents to […]

Marlins To Place Josh Bell On Waivers

The Miami Marlins are reportedly set to put first baseman Josh Bell on outright waivers, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. Bell hit .237 with 14 homers and 47 RBI for the Marlins this season with a .696 OPS. It has been a bit of a struggle in Miami for the left-handed-hitting slugger. Bell could […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball for Week 19 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to the Week 19 edition of our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of July 29 - August 4, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN or Yahoo. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because […]

Josh Naylor Available Off The Bench

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor is reportedly available off the bench for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The left-handed slugger has been out of the lineup for a few games for vague reasons. It sounds like Naylor is dealing with general soreness but is hopefully going to be available on Monday. David Fry […]

Michael Busch Taking A Seat Versus Southpaw

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. The lefty slugger will take a seat with left-hander Cole Ragans on the mound for KC. Busch isn't in a straight platoon situation but it's not shocking to see them resting him against a […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We've got another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series! This week's article covers Week 19 (July 29 to August 4). Looking ahead to next week and the rest of the season, we'll make sure to highlight five injured players to stash in your redraft leagues. Are you […]

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19 (2024)

The All-Star Break is way behind us, and we are in the final stretch of the fantasy season. Let's look at first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 19 — July 29 through August 4. The second half of the baseball season is a pivotal period where teams vie for playoff […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 18)

Welcome back to our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitter category boosters for Week 18 of the 2024 MLB season -- free-agent hitters to consider adding to help boost your team in HR, SB, RBI, AVG, and Runs. Today, we'll look at names like  Jeff McNeil, Gavin Lux, Jo Adell, and more. Effectively, we are at […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Streamers - Top Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 19 (July 29 - Aug 4)

The trade deadline is approaching - both in fantasy leagues and in Major League Baseball. And while making trades is a good way to sure up your roster for the stretch run, streaming the best available players off waivers is still a great way to stay one step ahead of your fellow league mates. Our […]

AL-Only and NL-Only: Deeper Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our AL-only and NL-only deeper fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 19 -- July 29 through August 4. The waiver wire can be difficult to navigate. Knowing who to add and when is a game within the game of fantasy baseball. Doing this in a mono league where the player pool […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/28/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another loaded MLB DFS slate. We're well underway with the second half of the season, and I am locking in to help somebody take down a tournament. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's slate! We have some excellent matchups today. The pitching mix is relatively […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings (Week 19) - Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Lawrence Butler, Tyler Fitzgerald, Zach Eflin, more

Hey, RotoBallers, here are more fantasy baseball rankings! The MLB trade deadline is next week, and more players are expected to be moved as teams look to acquire pieces for the World Series run. The Rays have had a firesale so far by trading Randy Arozarena to the Mariners and dealing Zach Eflin to the […]

Josh Bell Continues Incredible Run On Saturday

Miami Marlins first baseman Josh Bell extended his hitting streak to six games on Saturday evening as he went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, and a walk. Bell went deep in the seventh inning to give Miami a four-run lead which scored Bryan De La Cruz and Nick Fortes. This was Bell's fourth […]

Rhys Hoskins Continues Power Surge On Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins continued his power surge on Saturday evening, going 1-for-4 with a three-run shot. Hoskins went deep in the fourth inning, scoring Willy Adames and Jake Bauers. This was the 31-year-old's second consecutive game, tallying a round-tripper, and third in his past six games. This is a great sign, as […]

Alec Bohm Exits Early With Bruised Left Ankle

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Alec Bohm (ankle) exits Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians with a bruised left ankle. It's unclear when Bohm suffered the bruised left ankle and was replaced by Edmundo Sosa in the seventh frame. Bohm went 1-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout before exiting early. The 27-year-old is considered day-to-day, and […]