Masataka Yoshida Continues To Swing Hot Bat

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida had a big game in Thursday's blowout victory versus the Oakland Athletics. Yoshida went 3-for-4 on the evening with a two-run homer and four RBI on the day. Yoshida has really been hitting the ball well of late, with 15 hits over his last 45 at-bats for a pair […]

Seiya Suzuki Collects Three Hits In Victory

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki had a big day in Thursday's victory versus the Baltimore Orioles. Suzuki went 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles, one triple and three RBI on the evening. The outfielder struggled earlier in the season at the dish, but has turned this on over the last month of the season. Over […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Colt Keith, Jeff Hoffman, Matt McLain, Brooks Lee, Jeffrey Springs, Jarred Kelenic

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more waiver wire rankings. The 2024 MLB regular season is zooming by as next week is the All-Star break, and we are halfway through the year. It's time to start building those fantasy baseball rosters for the second-half stretch. At RotoBaller HQ, we are here to guide you through free agency […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Launches 12th Homer

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Houston Astros. Chisholm scorched the fifth-inning shot at 106 mph, with the ball traveling 397 feet. Jazz had showcased his blend of power and speed all season, smacking 12 homers while swiping 18 bags. He should […]

Juan Soto Still Managing Hand Injury

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (hand) said that his hand is getting better, although it's something he expects he'll have to deal with over the coming weeks. Soto still plans on playing in next week's All-Star game, though. The 25-year-old superstar outfielder also went 2-for-3 with a double, home run and two walks in […]

Heliot Ramos Homers Thursday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos hit his 14th home run on Thursday in a 5-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. The rookie outfielder is now hitting an even .300 on the season, with the aforementioned 14 homers, 45 RBI, two stolen bases, and 28 runs scored in 251 plate appearances. Ramos is hitting […]

Nationals Preparing To Be Sellers At The Deadline

The Washington Nationals are preparing to be sellers during this summer's trade deadline, with hopes of moving left-handed starter Patrick Corbin, who is making $35.4 million in the final year of his contract. In addition to Corbin, the team could also trade relievers Dylan Floro and Hunter Harvey, and maybe even closer Kyle Finnegan. They […]

Phillies Looking For Center-Field Upgrade

The Philadelphia Phillies have made center field a priority with the July 30 trade deadline quickly approaching, and The Athletic's Jim Bowden writes that it would be surprising if they don't land a center fielder by the deadline. They have been linked to Luis Robert Jr. of the Chicago White Sox, Jazz Chisholm Jr. of […]

Blue Jays Put Kevin Kiermaier On Waivers

The Toronto Blue Jays have placed veteran outfielder Kevin Kiermaier on revocable waivers, according to sources. The Blue Jays are likely hoping a team will claim Kiermaier and take around $4.5 million off of the $10.5 million, one-year deal he signed in the offseason. That is unlikely to happen given how badly Kiermaier has struggled […]

Yordan Alvarez Not Playing On Thursday

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hip) is not in the team's starting lineup on Thursday versus the visiting Miami Marlins. It shouldn't come as a huge surprise after Alvarez was forced from Wednesday's game with right-hip tightness. Fantasy managers should consider the 27-year-old All-Star slugger to be day-to-day, but don't be surprised if he's […]

Should I Stash Dylan Crews In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 16)

The Nationals took Dylan Crews with the second overall pick in last year's draft and a lot of people thought they got a steal as the Pirates passed up Crews for his LSU teammate Paul Skenes. Well, we know that Skenes was certainly the right pick so far as he's been dominant in the majors, […]

Kyle Tucker Plays Catch On Thursday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (shin) played catch on the field at Minute Maid Park on Thursday before the contest against the visiting Miami Marlins. It's the first time he's done any on-field baseball activities since fouling a ball off his shin way back on June 3. Fantasy managers have to be frustrated by how […]

When Is Jasson Dominguez Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 17 Update)

Those who stashed Jasson Dominguez, aka The Martian, hoping for a late-season surge may not get it. It all depends on when your league playoffs begin since some leagues completely ignore baseball after Labor Day. At least he will still be useful in DFS when he returns! When is that? Dominguez returned to the Yankees […]

Tommy Edman Scratched From Rehab Game With "General Soreness"

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tommy Edman (wrist) was scratched from the lineup for Double-A Springfield on Wednesday due to "general soreness" after playing in his first minor-league rehab game on Tuesday. It's not really clear if this is an actual setback with his surgically repaired right wrist, or if it's just normal soreness after having […]

Cubs Place Cody Bellinger On 10-Day Injured List With Fractured Finger

The Chicago Cubs placed outfielder Cody Bellinger (finger) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left middle-finger fracture and recalled outfielder Alexander Canario from Triple-A Iowa in a corresponding move. Bellinger fractured his finger in Wednesday's contest against the Baltimore Orioles when he was hit by a pitch in the seventh inning, and […]

Daulton Varsho Out Versus Giants

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (knee) will take a seat for Thursday's series finale against the Giants in San Francisco. Varsho injured his left knee while sliding into first base in Wednesday's win, but he's dealing with a contusion and should be considered day-to-day. There's a chance he'll be right back in the lineup […]

Alexander Canario Joining Cubs In Baltimore

Chicago Cubs Triple-A outfielder Alexander Canario is headed to Baltimore on Thursday to join the big-league roster, which could mean that outfielder Cody Bellinger (finger) is heading to the 10-day injured list after getting hit by a pitch on his hand on Wednesday. An injured-list stint for Bellinger would surely complicate his trade market with […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Sitting Against Blue Jays

San Francisco Giants first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. is getting a breather in Thursday's series finale against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. With Wade starting on the bench, veteran Wilmer Flores will get the start at first base and will bat seventh for the Giants against Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman. Flores has hit .429 […]

Jorge Soler Back In Action For Giants

San Francisco Giants outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler (illness) is back as the team's DH and will hit second in Thursday's series finale against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Kevin Gausman. Soler will return to the lineup after missing the last two games due to an illness. But the 32-year-old right-handed slugger is feeling […]

Zac Veen Returns To Double-A Hartford

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Zac Veen (back, hand) was activated off the seven-day injured list on Tuesday and returned to Double-A Hartford after recovering from a lower-back strain. Veen, 22, was supposed to play on Tuesday, but he was scratched before the game due to an illness. On Wednesday, he was in the lineup as […]

Rhys Hoskins, Jackson Chourio Out On Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins and rookie outfielder Jackson Chourio will both start on the bench on Thursday in the series finale against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates. Jake Bauers is starting at first base and batting sixth, while Blake Perkins will make his fifth straight start in center field and hit in the nine-hole […]

Will Brennan Activated And Starting On Thursday

The Cleveland Guardians activated outfielder Will Brennan (rib cage) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and optioned infielder Gabriel Arias to Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move. Brennan is starting in right field for the Guardians on Thursday and will bat seventh against the division-rival Detroit Tigers and right-hander Jack Flaherty in the series […]

Charlie Blackmon Out Again With Hamstring Injury

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon (hamstring) will miss his third straight game in Thursday's series finale against the hosting Cincinnati Reds, and now we know why. Manager Bud Black said Blackmon "tweaked" his right hamstring making an awkward sliding catch during the series opener on Monday. Black had planned a day off for Blackmon on […]

Brenton Doyle Batting Fourth For Rockies Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle will bat cleanup amid a power surge on Thursday versus the Reds. Doyle has 13 home runs on the year, but seven of them have come in his last 12 games alone, plus he's added five doubles during that time. The 26-year-old will face right-hander Hunter Greene in this matchup, […]

Denzel Clarke Swipes Three Bags On Wednesday

Oakland Athletics outfield prospect Denzel Clarke went 1-for-4 with a season-high three stolen bases on Wednesday evening. His single extended his current hitting streak to eight games. His three swiped bags increased his total to 12. Overall, through 67 games through his second look at Double-A ball, the 24 -year-old has posted a .253/.305/.466 line […]

Austin Slater Batting Sixth For Reds On Thursday

Newly acquired outfielder Austin Slater will bat sixth in the Reds lineup on Thursday in their home matchup versus the Rockies. Slater came over from the Giants in a trade on Monday and debuted with the team on Wednesday, going 1-for-3 while batting out of the six-hole in that contest as well. Hopefully a change […]

Aidan Smith Launches Ninth Long Ball, Extends Hitting Streak

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Aidan Smith went 2-for-5 with a home run on Wednesday evening. This was his ninth round-tripper of the campaign, and he extended his incredible hitting streak to 15 games. During this stretch, the former fourth-round selection has posted a .375/.489/.611 line with three long balls and 14 RBI. The 19-year-old has […]

Kyle Stowers Hits Home Run For Triple-A Norfolk

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Kyle Stowers was 1-for-3 with a solo homer for Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday. The 26-year-old recorded his 17th home run of the season to go with 48 RBI. Stowers is hitting .236 with Norfolk. The left-handed hitter spent some time in the majors this season with Baltimore, hitting .286 with a […]

Blake Dunn Gets Sent Back Down

The Cincinnati Reds have demoted outfield prospect Blake Dunn. Dunn, the club's No. 10 prospect per MLB Pipeline has been up-and-down all season and was recently promoted on July 3. This time, he only lasted a week, before being sent back down to Triple-A Louisville. The 25-year-old has struggled in his brief stints this season […]

Chris Clegg's Dynasty Fantasy Baseball News, Notes, and Buys/Sells (Week 16)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my Week 16 fantasy baseball news, notes, and buys/sells for dynasty leagues. Thanks for bearing with me. Due to the birth of my daughter, I am much more sleep-deprived, but I am ready to rock and roll with new dynasty news and notes! Today's article will look at recent prospect call-ups […]