Phillies Place Weston Wilson On Paternity List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed infielder/outfielder Weston Wilson on the paternity list on Monday and recalled right-hander Max Lazar from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. The Phillies also optioned left-hander Kolby Allard to Lehigh Valley and recalled infielder Buddy Kennedy from Lehigh Valley. Wilson can miss up to three days and is likely to […]

Yordan Alvarez Back In Action On Monday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (neck) is back in left field and is hitting second on Monday for the series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Zack Wheeler at Citizens Bank Park in a matchup of last year's World Series. Alvarez returns to the lineup after missing the last three games with neck […]

Oneil Cruz To Start Seeing Time In Center Field

Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton announced during his pre-game press conference on Monday that shortstop Oneil Cruz will start seeing time in center field. The Pirates haven't released their starting lineup for Monday's contest against the division-rival Chicago Cubs at PNC Park, but fantasy managers should expect the change to take effect immediately. It means […]

Owen Caissie Has Two-Homer Night

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie went 3-for-4 with a double and two home runs on Sunday for Triple-A Iowa. Overall, Caissie has been solid this year in Triple-A, slashing .268/.368/.455 with 23 doubles, 15 homers, 60 RBI, nine stolen bases, and 59:128 BB/SO. In the Cubs' stacked farm system, he's currently ranked No. 3, […]

Alan Roden Having Impressive Month

Over the weekend, Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Alan Roden went 8-for-13 (.615 AVG) with two doubles for Triple-A Buffalo. Roden has been on a tear in August (84 PA), slashing .378/.441/.622 with seven doubles, a triple, three home runs, 15 RBI, and 9:11 BB/SO. Overall, he has an .825 OPS this season between Double-A […]

Dalton Rushing Hits Third Triple-A Homer

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher/outfield prospect Dalton Rushing went 1-for-4 with a solo home run on Sunday for Triple-A Oklahoma City. Rushing was promoted to Triple-A earlier this month, where he's since gone 20-for-62 (.323 AVG) with four doubles, three homers, 10 RBI, and 13:13 BB/SO. Overall, he's been outstanding through 95 games this season, slashing […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News: MLB Updates for Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, Willson Contreras, Michael Harris, Yu Darvish, more

The fantasy baseball playoffs will be here soon, and unfortunately, injuries could play a major factor in lineup decisions. That said, let's take a look at the top injured players including Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow, Michael Harris II, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Yu Darvish, Willson Contreras, and more. This is the next edition of this year's fantasy […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/26/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Good morning, all! We've got a six-game slate featuring a young pitcher being called up in Detroit tonight. This might make you think he's an instant target, but he's facing the White Sox, so think again!  Who else will we be looking at? Sneaky stacks like Detroit, who are facing Davis Martin, who, in only […]

Yordan Alvarez Nearing A Return

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (neck) was out of the starting lineup for the third straight game on Sunday, but there's a strong chance he'll play in Monday's series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, according to manager Joe Espada. Alvarez is hitting .306 with 25 home runs and 67 RBI […]

Astros Still Hoping Kyle Tucker Can Return In Early September

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said on Sunday that "there is nothing new to report" about outfielder Kyle Tucker's (shin) progress back in Houston after he didn't accompany the team on their two-city, seven-game road trip. General manager Dana Brown remains bullish that Tucker could return in the first week of September, but September starts […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects Ready To Shine: Chase DeLauter, Owen Caissie, Agustin Ramirez

We're closing in on the final weeks of the fantasy baseball season and there are still some players in the minors who could help out for fantasy purposes were they to get the call tomorrow. Even if they do not get the call this season, these prospects could have big impacts next season, so redraft […]

Hitters Advanced Metrics Leaders for Barrel% - Fantasy Baseball Studs and Duds (Week 23)

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to our hitter's advanced metrics leaders article for Week 23 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season! Today, we will be taking a look at players like Giancarlo Stanton, Brandon Marsh, Bobby Witt Jr., and more. As another week of baseball wraps up, I will recap which hitters had the most impactful plate appearances […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Fantasy Baseball Week 23

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 23 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season -- August 26 through September 1. 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 worthy of a drop, […]

Aaron Judge Hits 50th Homer, Then Smacks Another For Good Measure

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge blasted two more homers on Sunday, bringing his total to 51 on the season. There are no words to describe this man at this point, as he has a truly unbelievable 1.202 OPS and is carrying fantasy managers to the playoffs by himself. The 32-year-old has an OPS of […]

Jackson Merrill Blasts Walkoff Homer

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill came up clutch for his team during Sunday's game against the New York Mets. The rookie slugger saved his lone hit of the game for the ninth inning. Merrill blasted a solo home run off right-hander Edwin Diaz to give his team the win. The left-handed slugger is now […]

Michael A. Taylor Placed On Waivers

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Michael A. Taylor has been placed on outright waivers by the organization. This comes after Taylor went 1-for-3 during Sunday's win over the Cincinnati Reds. This news shouldn't shock anyone considering Taylor is hitting under .200 with four home runs and 20 RBI this season. He was signed to a one-year deal […]

Max Kepler Dealing With Knee Soreness

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler (knee) was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to left-knee soreness, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. As a result, he was replaced by Manuel Margot. It is still unclear how severe the injury is, so fantasy managers should consider the 31-year-old to be day-to-day for the time being. If […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball for Week 23 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to the Week 23 edition of our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of August 26 - September 1, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN or Yahoo. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because […]

Michael Harris II Exits Sunday's Game

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (hand) was forced to exit early during Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. Harris was hit by a pitch in the left hand area during the first inning of Sunday's contest. Harris attempted to play through the issue, but he was subbed out for Jarred Kelenic. The assumption is […]

Daulton Varsho, Spencer Horwitz Sitting Versus Southpaw

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho and first baseman Spencer Horwitz will head to the bench ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Fantasy managers don't need to worry about an injury as these moves appear to be matchup related. Varsho has a nine-game hit streak that will be held on hold unless […]

Mickey Moniak Back In Angels Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mickey Moniak (elbow) is back in the starting lineup on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Kevin Gausman at the Rogers Centre, playing center field and batting in the five-hole. Moniak will return to action after missing the last couple of contests due to a minor elbow injury. The […]

Eddie Rosario Released By Mets

New York Mets outfielder Eddie Rosario, who had been playing with Triple-A Syracuse, was released by the team on Sunday. The Mets signed Rosario to a minor-league deal on Aug. 13 and have already moved on after he went 3-for-29 (.103) with a homer, two RBI and eight strikeouts in seven games played at Syracuse. […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Out On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is not in Sunday's lineup as the Diamondbacks look to complete a three-game sweep against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday afternoon. Gurriel has held a strong .361/.442/.500 line in his past ten games but will take a seat for the second time this week. As a result, Pavin […]

Tyler O'Neill Returns To Starting Nine On Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill (finger) is returning to the lineup on Sunday afternoon. The outfielder missed the past two games due to left finger inflammation but has been cleared to return to game action. The 29-year-old will get the nod in left field and bat in the five-hole. O'Neill has been in a […]

Nick Mariano's Week 23 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The final week of August is here and that means many of your head-to-head leagues are nearing the playoffs while rotisserie formats are hitting the home stretch. Get ready for rookies to come up in September alongside potential workload limits for pitchers. Maintain a […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 23 (Aug 26 - Sep 1)

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 23 -- August 26 through September 1 -- and will point out free agents […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 23

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series. Heading into Week 23 and beyond, we'll highlight five injured players worth stashing in your redraft leagues. New to the series? Make sure to check out our previous articles for more options. With just over a month of baseball […]

Outfield Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 23 (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! This article will discuss our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 23, August 26 through September 1. With the fantasy playoffs getting dangerously close, each waiver wire decision carries higher stakes. It's still not too late for many fantasy managers to work their way into a postseason slot. […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Streamers - Top Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 23 (Aug 26 - Sept 1)

With only five weeks left in the season, the number of impactful changes we can make to our lineups each week is rapidly disappearing. It's a stuffed schedule this week with every team playing 6 or 7 games again, so there will be ample opportunities to stream hitters when we want to do so. Our […]

Victor Robles Diagnosed With Right Index-Finger Contusion

Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles (finger) took a fastball off the right hand after squaring to bunt during Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Giants. It initially looked bad, with Robles in a lot of pain. However, X-rays were taken that came back negative, meaning the Dominican is dealing with a right index-finger contusion. The 27-year-old […]