MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/11/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! It's the last Thursday slate for a couple of weeks due to the All-Star break next week, and MLB loaded up the schedule. DraftKings and FanDuel have even done DFS managers a favor and launched an extended seven-game slate for the pre-weekend competitions. However, it is an earlier start time than usual, with […]

Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Brooks Lee, Colt Keith, Jameson Taillon, and More!

There is nothing quite like the ups and downs of fantasy baseball. Every at-bat in every game is the final straw based on that moment whereas in real life, MLB players will have hundreds more across the next handful of weeks to neutralize whatever outcome resulted. Across the past two months, plenty of recently unknown […]

Lars Nootbaar Homers In Loss Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar turned in a solid performance in his team's Wednesday doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals. Nootbaar combined to go 2-for-8 with a homer, two runs, and an RBI across both games. After going hitless in Game 1, Nootbaar bounced back to blast a solo shot over the fence in […]

H2H Points League Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 16) - Hitters and Pitchers

It's the week before the All-Star break, so enjoy the last normal week we will have on waivers for a while. Pitcher streaming will be a lot harder next week with all MLB teams setting up their rotations to start with the ace after the break. We'll have fewer waiver players to choose from as […]

Fantasy Baseball Players Set For 2nd Half Bouncebacks (2024)

The 2024 MLB regular season has been full of surprises. Injuries, slumps, breakouts -- it's been especially hard to navigate the baseball landscape this year. For most fantasy managers, this can lead to a lot of frustration. After months of planning and preparation, barely anything has gone right. While it'd be easy to give up […]

Ryan Clifford Homers Twice, Drives In Six

New York Mets outfield/first base prospect Ryan Clifford went 3-for-5 on Wednesday for Double-A Binghamton with two home runs, a double, six RBI, and two runs scored. The 20-year-old's eight-game hit streak came to an end on Tuesday but he started a new one in style on Wednesday and has now hit safely in nine […]

Tyler Black In Center Field Wednesday At Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Tyler Black was playing centerfield for Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday, his first start there since 2022. No word from the Brewers yet on why he was out there but it certainly looks like they're at least trying to add to his versatility, either for their own benefit or to showcase his […]

TJ Friedl Could Return Shortly After All-Star Break

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (hamstring) is trending to return from the 10-day injured list in the first week to 10 days after next week's All-Star break. Friedl continues to work his way back from a right-hamstring strain. The 28-year-old was cleared to begin a running progression this week and will continue to ramp up […]

Nick Martini Has Thumb Surgery, Likely Out Until September

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Martini (thumb) had surgery on his left thumb to fix ligaments and will likely be out until September, according to manager David Bell. The Reds have had pretty bad injury luck with their outfielders this year, with Martini the latest to get hurt last weekend. The good news for Cincy is […]

Jake Fraley Back With Reds

The Cincinnati Reds activated outfielder Jake Fraley from the family medical emergency list on Wednesday and optioned outfielder Blake Dunn to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Because of his personal leave and a calf injury, Fraley hasn't played for the Reds since July 4, and he wasn't included in the starting lineup for Wednesday's […]

Jo Adell Held Out On Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell (illness) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Texas Rangers. Angels' manager Ron Washington said that Adell is dealing with the same illness that sidelined Brandon Drury last week. That being said, Adell could be looking at a lengthy absence. On Wednesday, Kevin Pillar […]

Jorge Soler Remains Out Of The Lineup

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jorge Soler (illness) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 32-year-old slugger will miss his second straight game with what is believed to be a minor illness. Mike Yastrzemski will start in his place in right field and bat seventh versus right-hander […]

Ramon Laureano Placed On Injured List

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ramon Laureano (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. The veteran outfielder has been dealing with a lingering oblique issue for multiple weeks. He missed the last 12 games before the Braves decided to give him some time to rest. The expectation is that he'll return shortly after […]

Giancarlo Stanton Could Skip A Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) could be ready to return from the 10-day injured list shortly after next week's All-Star break and may return without going on a minor-league rehab assignment, according to manager Aaron Boone. Apparently Stanton has been recovering nicely from a left-hamstring strain that landed him on the IL […]

David Hamilton, Wilyer Abreu Sitting Versus Southpaw

Boston Red Sox middle infielder David Hamilton and outfielder Wilyer Abreu, who both hit from the left side, will take a seat on Wednesday against the visiting Oakland Athletics with left-hander JP Sears on the mound. Jamie Westbrook will get the call to play the keystone and will hit eighth, while Rob Refsnyder draws into […]

Charlie Blackmon Out Against A Right-Hander

Colorado Rockies outfielder Charlie Blackmon remains out of the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds on the road, this time against a right-handed pitcher in Frankie Montas. Blackmon was out on Tuesday against left-hander Nick Lodolo and will miss his second straight game. There's been no word of an injury for the […]

Alex Verdugo Hitting Leadoff, Ben Rice Moved To Cleanup

The New York Yankees are shuffling their batting order a bit for Wednesday's contest against the hosting Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Zach Eflin. Outfielder Alex Verdugo will take over the leadoff spot, while rookie first baseman/catcher Ben Rice drops from leadoff to the cleanup spot behind slugger Aaron Judge. Rice has held his own […]

Dominic Canzone Goes On Injured List, M's Recall Jonatan Clase

The Seattle Mariners placed outfielder Dominic Canzone (groin) on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a right-groin strain and recalled outfield prospect Jonatan Clase from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. Canzone hurt his groin on Sunday while making a catch against the Toronto Blue Jays and then made things worse on Tuesday night […]

Heston Kjerstad, Ryan O'Hearn Sitting Against A Lefty

Baltimore Orioles rookie outfielder Heston Kjerstad and first baseman/designated hitter Ryan O'Hearn are out of the lineup on Wednesday against the visiting Chicago Cubs with left-hander Shota Imanaga on the mound. Catcher Adley Rutschman will serve as the designated hitter and bat second, while Austin Hays will start in left field and bat sixth. James […]

Pirates In On Taylor Ward

The Pittsburgh Pirates are in on Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward and are working on a deal to acquire him before the July 30 trade deadline, according to sources. Ward would most likely move over to right field if he landed in Pittsburgh, replacing Joshua Palacios. Although Ward is batting a mediocre .238 (77-for-324) […]

Brenton Doyle Goes Deep Twice In Losing Effort

Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle did his best to carry the offense on Tuesday on the road against the Cincinnati Reds, but it wasn't enough in a 12-6 loss. Doyle finished the game 3-for-4 with two solo home runs and a walk. His other hit was a double. The 26-year-old didn't look too great last […]

Esteury Ruiz Singles, Steals A Base In First Rehab Game

Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz (wrist) singled, stole a base and drove in a run in two at-bats in his first minor-league rehab game with Single-A Stockton on Tuesday night. He also walked once and struck out while playing seven innings in left field. It was Ruiz's first game action since injuring his wrist with […]

Druw Jones Launches Homer For Single-A Visalia

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Druw Jones went 1-for-4 with a solo home run for Single-A Visalia on Tuesday. Jones, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 draft is hitting .266 with five homers and 39 RBI this season at Single-A. The 20-year-old is the son of former Braves star outfielder Andruw Jones. The Diamondbacks' […]

Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 16

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 16 of the fantasy baseball season. The minor league baseball season continues to provide us with plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are not only coming off […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash (Week 16): Redraft Rankings

It's hard to believe that we're past the halfway mark of the 2024 season, and the all-star break is on the horizon. But while Major League Baseball is set to hit pause next week for a few days, the pause button has not been hit when it comes to prospect promotions. Over the last couple […]

Dustin Harris Records Five Hits For Triple-A Round Rock

Texas Rangers outfield prospect Dustin Harris went 5-for-5 with an RBI for Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday. The 25-year-old is hitting .462 in July with two RBI and has at least one hit in all but one game this month. The lefty-swinging outfielder is now hitting .274 with six homers and 31 RBI to go […]

Hitter Sell-Highs? Second Half Fantasy Baseball Outlooks for Gunnar Henderson, Rafael Devers, Jurickson Profar, Others

The annual All-Star break offers fantasy baseball managers a great chance to assess and revamp their rosters for the stretch run. With both the fantasy and real-life trade deadlines looming, this stage of the season signifies one of the last key opportunities to make a potentially league-winning swap. These sell-high picks consider a combination of […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Rafael Devers, Oneil Cruz, Mike Trout, Jorge Soler, Giancarlo Stanton, Kris Bryant, and more

As MLB All-Star festivities approach, there is still a slate of games to get through, and injuries will affect fantasy baseball lineup decisions. That said, let's take a look at injured hitters Rafael Devers, Oneil Cruz, Mike Trout, Jorge Soler, Giancarlo Stanton, Kris Bryant, and more. This is our weekly edition of fantasy baseball injury […]

Heliot Ramos Continues To Shine

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos continued his breakthrough season in Tuesday's victory versus the Toronto Blue Jays. The 24-year-old went 2-for-4 on the evening with a solo home run. Ramos has been up-and-down throughout the minors and big leagues over the past season, but he has seized his opportunity this year and with the […]

Julio Rodriguez Has Huge Game In Victory

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez played a big role in Tuesday's victory versus the San Diego Padres. The outfielder went 4-for-4 on the evening with three runs, one double, two RBI and a solo home run. The outfielder exited the game early with the Mariners pounding on the Padres and Rodriguez returning from a quad […]