Fantasy Baseball Lineup Notes: Batting Order, Platoons, and Playing Time Changes - Week 18

It's Week 18 in the fantasy baseball world. Wild things continue to happen, most specifically my Colorado Rockies putting up 20 runs against the Boston Red Sox. When you're a fan of the purple pinstripes, you don't get many opportunities to relish these kinds of moments. And while it doesn't make up for the 2007 […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/26/24) - Today's Top Lineups

There are several exciting series in baseball on Friday, including the Mets hosting the Braves and the Yankees taking on the Red Sox. A busy slate also leaves us with a lot of options to consider on DraftKings and FanDuel. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on […]

Amed Rosario Swipes Two Bags

Tampa Bay Rays utilityman Amed Rosario joined in on the fun in the team's 13-0 victory versus the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. Rosario started at third base and went 3-for-6 with a pair of runs and two stolen bases. The veteran has had a nice comeback season in Tampa Bay with a .311 batting […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash (Week 18): Redraft Rankings

The All-Star break is now in the rearview mirror and we're beginning the stretch run of the 2024 fantasy baseball season. If you're still in the hunt for the championship or money spot in your league(s), you need to keep your foot on the pedal and finish the next two months strong. Stashing prospects isn't […]

Brandon Lowe Homers Among Four Hits Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe had a huge game Thursday in a 13-0 rout of the Toronto Blue Jays. Lowe hit his 12th homer of the season and had four hits total, knocking in three runs while scoring twice. The veteran is now hitting .251 with 12 home runs, 33 RBI, one stolen […]

Leandro Arias Tallies Three Hits, Five RBI On Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles second base prospect Leandro Arias enjoyed a big day at the plate on Wednesday as he went 3-for-5 with a home run and five RBI. Hopefully, this breakout game can get the 19-year-old back on track, as he held a poor .091/.281/.091 line through the first 14 games of the month. Overall, Arias […]

Dodgers Officially Place Chris Taylor On Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially placed infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (groin) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left-groin strain and recalled outfielder James Outman from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. Taylor, who suffered his groin strain while running out a double on Wednesday night against the division-rival San Francisco Giants, will […]

Chris Taylor Out Of Action On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Chris Taylor (groin) is absent from Thursday's starting lineup for the series finale against the visiting division-rival San Francisco Giants. It's no surprise after Taylor tweaked his groin in Wednesday night's contest. Manager Dave Roberts said he expects the 33-year-old infielder/outfielder to go on the 10-day injured list. When an […]

Chris Taylor Likely To Land On Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Chris Taylor (groin) said he felt his left groin "grab" while rounding first base in Wednesday night's contest against the visiting division-rival San Francisco Giants, and he'll undergo an MRI exam on Thursday. Manager Dave Roberts said the concern is "sort of high," and Taylor will likely land on the […]

Jorge Mateo To Miss Significant Time

Baltimore Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said that middle infielder Jorge Mateo (elbow) will be out "a significant amount of time." "It's gonna be a while right now. It's so swollen and sore that it's gonna take some time trying to get the swelling out, and then he's gonna get some second opinions," Hyde said. Mateo […]

Connor Norby - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 18)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues CALL-UP ETA: Called up Thursday, 7/25 ANALYSIS: Infielder Connor Norby is back up with the Baltimore Orioles, replacing Jorge Mateo who was just placed on the IL. This is Norby's second stint with Baltimore after he spent a little over a week with the club back in early June. […]

Connor Norby To Return To Orioles Lineup

The Baltimore Orioles are set to give infielder Connor Norby another big-league opportunity with Jorge Mateo to miss some time with an elbow injury. Baltimore manager Brandon Hyde confirmed on Wednesday night that Norby will "get some regular playing time". The 24-year-old second baseman got 14 at-bats earlier this season with the Orioles but has […]

Gleyber Torres Homers In Second Straight Game

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss versus the New York Yankees. The home run would be his second in as many days for the upcoming free-agent. Torres has been a minor disappointment for managers this season, but the All-Star break may have been what […]

Luke Keaschall Extends Hit Streak To Nine Games

Minnesota Twins second baseman/outfielder prospect Luke Keaschall extended his hit streak to nine games on Wednesday. The 21-year-old went 1-for-4 on the evening and provided the only offense his team with a three-run homer for Double-A Wichita. Keashall is a consensus Top-100 prospect and has enjoyed a breakthrough year in the Twins system. Keaschall played […]

Zach Dezenzo Has Big Triple-A Debut

Houston Astros second base/third base prospect Zach Dezenzo made a mark in his debut for Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday. Dezenzo went 3-for-4 in the contest with a two-run home run and four RBI. The 24-year-old is currently the No. 4 prospect for the Astros per MLB Pipeline, but has missed plenty of time this […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/25/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! After we skipped a Thursday due to the All-Star break, MLB DFS is back with a six-game slate throughout the afternoon. The slate starts with a lunchtime battle between the Padres and Nationals at 12:05 p.m. EDT before ending on the West Coast in a classic NL West showdown with the Giants and […]

Game 2 Of Reds-Braves Doubleheader Postponed

Game 2 of a scheduled doubleheader between the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves on Wednesday has been postponed due to forecasted inclement weather in Atlanta. The game has been rescheduled for Monday, Sept. 9, and a start time for the contest will be announced at a future date. With tons of rain in the Atlanta […]

Connor Norby Could Join Orioles In Miami

Baltimore Orioles infield prospect Connor Norby is headed to Miami as a precaution after infielder Jorge Mateo suffered an elbow injury on Tuesday during a collision with teammate Gunnar Henderson, according to a source. Norby, the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, made his big-league debut earlier this year but only appeared in four […]

Gleyber Torres Hitting Leadoff On Wednesday

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres will start at second base and bat leadoff for the Yankees on Wednesday against the visiting New York Mets and left-hander Sean Manaea. It will be the first time that Torres has appeared atop the Yankees' batting order since April 9. The 27-year-old Venezuelan infielder is having a […]

Buy-Low Fantasy Baseball Hitters for the Second Half (2024)

With over half of the MLB season behind us, it's safe to say that fantasy baseball has been especially tricky in 2024. Whether it's a slugger on the trading block or a "slow starter" hoping to recover from a rough first half, most of us would like a bit more offensive production. In this article, […]

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

There is plenty of day baseball to get excited about Wednesday. Still, there will be eight games left to make up the main evening slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 7/24/2024, with the slate starting at 6:40 p.m. EDT. The lineup picks […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Christian Yelich, Cody Bellinger, Mike Trout, Nolan Jones, Jose Miranda, J.P. Crawford, and more

The 2024 MLB and fantasy baseball season has flown by, and we're almost into the final few months of the campaign. As always, there continue to be plenty of banged-up players to cover and monitor. That said, let's take a look at injured hitters Christian Yelich, Cody Bellinger, Mike Trout, Nolan Jones, Jose Miranda, J.P. […]

Ketel Marte Stays Hot

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte continued his hot hitting in Tuesday's victory versus the Kansas City Royals. Marte went 2-for-3 with a walk, three runs and a two-run homer to continue his successful season. Not only has Marte been having a great season, he has been red-hot over the last, hitting .354 with six […]

Jeff McNeil Hits Two-Run Home Run On Tuesday

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil had a big game in his team's 3-2 win over the New York Yankees on Tuesday. McNeil went 2-for-3 with a homer, two runs, two RBI, and a walk to help power the Mets to the win over their crosstown rivals. The veteran infielder's homer came in the […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low? (Week 18)

One of the hardest things in fantasy baseball to determine is when the right time is to drop a player. With a long season, it's important not to overreact to rough stretches. Every hitter or pitcher goes through them, so fantasy managers definitely need some patience throughout the year. However, time is ticking for several […]

Brandon Lowe Homers In Win Over Toronto

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in his team's 4-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. Lowe launched his two-run shot off Toronto starter Jose Berrios in the fifth inning to push Tampa's lead to 3-0. The veteran infielder is now hitting .239 with 11 homers, […]

Cooper Kinney Stellar Through July

Tampa Bay Rays second base prospect Cooper Kinney has looked quite comfortable through his first look at High-A ball this summer and has begun to post excellent numbers through July. Since the start of the month, the 21-year-old has posted a strong .364/.375/.673 line with three home runs, nine RBI, and two stolen bases. Overall, […]

Luis Rengifo Returns From Injured List

According to the New York Post's Jon Heyman, Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo (wrist) is coming off the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Heyman goes on to add that Rengifo will be a great trade piece leading up to the July 30 trade deadline as a versatile infielder that could be of interest to […]

Adael Amador Inconsistent In Return To The Minors

Colorado Rockies infield prospect Adael Amador has had trouble finding consistency since returning to Double-A after his brief major league debut. Since July 1 at Double-A Hartford, the top prospect in Colorado has struggled with a poor .174/.321/.196 line. During this span, he has hit only one extra-base hit and held a disappointing 10:22 BB:K […]

Gavin Lux Endures Rough Evening

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux continued a frustrating trend when he struck out twice in Monday's 3-2 win over the San Francisco Giants. Lux, who finished 0-for-3, has struck out twice in four of his last six games as Monday's game offset a two-game stretch that saw him go 5-for-6 with a pair […]