Juan Soto Returns On Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (hand) is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. The superstar outfielder suffered a hand injury during Friday's contest. As a result, Soto sat out on Saturday and it was assumed he'd sit out the whole weekend with imaging scheduled for Monday. Oddly […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball for Week 15 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to the Week 15 edition of our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of July 1 - July 7, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN or Yahoo. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because […]

Matt Vierling Scratched With Foot Soreness

Detroit Tigers third baseman/outfielder Matt Vierling (foot) was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the hosting Los Angeles Angels with left-foot soreness. For now, fantasy managers in deeper leagues should consider Vierling day-to-day and check back to see if he's available for the series opener against the division-rival Minnesota Twins on Tuesday after a scheduled day […]

Joey Loperfido Out Of Astros Lineup On Sunday

Houston Astros rookie outfielder Joey Loperfido is not in the team's starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the hosting New York Mets. It will be Loperfido's first day off after starting in each of the team's last six contests. The 25-year-old has gone 4-for-19 (.211) with two doubles, two RBI, a walk, a stolen […]

Francisco Alvarez, Harrison Bader Resting Against Astros

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez and outfielder Harrison Bader are both out of the lineup on Sunday for the series finale against the visiting Houston Astros. Luis Torrens is doing the catching and is batting eighth, with Brandon Nimmo in center field and hitting out of the two-hole against Astros right-hander Shawn Dubin. Alvarez […]

Juan Soto Out Again On Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (hand) is out of the starting lineup again on Sunday against the division-rival Toronto Blue Jays. Soto said he may get an MRI exam or CT scan on his right hand on Monday. He felt pain and weakness while swinging in batting practice before Saturday's game, although he said […]

Jesus Sanchez Out Against A Lefty

Miami Marlins outfielders Jesus Sanchez and Nick Gordon are both sitting out on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies with a left-hander on the mound. It's the second time in the series in Philly where both Sanchez and Gordon have been benched with a southpaw on the mound. Dane Myers is starting in right field and […]

Byron Buxton Blasts Three-Run Homer

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton was the team's primary source of offense during Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The 30-year-old hit a tie-breaking RBI double off starter Bryce Miller in the fourth inning. Later, Buxton blasted a three-run home run against reliever Trent Thornton to help the Twins pull away. He finished the day […]

Juan Soto Getting MRI On Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (hand) is reportedly scheduled to undergo an MRI exam or CT scan on Monday. The superstar outfielder has been sidelined since suffering a hand injury during Friday's game. Soto reportedly felt pain in his hand when he was swinging during batting practice on Saturday. The Yankees haven't posted their […]

Anthony Santander Blasts 22nd Home Run Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander went 2-for-3 with a double and his 22nd home run of the season in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Rangers. The 29-year-old also walked once, collected two RBI, and scored twice in the contest. Santander is no stranger to the long ball, but he is experiencing a power surge this […]

Heston Kjerstad Hits Grand Slam, Gets On Base Four Times

Baltimore Orioles designated hitter Heston Kjerstad hit a grand slam and got on base in each of his four plate appearances in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Rangers. In addition to the slam, Kjerstad walked, was hit by a pitch, and was intentionally walked once. It was the 25-year-old's second consecutive game with a home […]

Luis Rengifo With Another Multi-Hit Game Saturday

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and stole his 21st base of the season in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Tigers. It was Rengifo's fourth consecutive multi-hit game and fifth in his last six. The switch-hitter now owns a .317-6-24-36-21 line with a .355 wOBA and 129 wRC+ on […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 15 (July 1 - July 7)

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 15-- July 1 through July 7 -- and will point out free agents to […]

Outfield Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 15 (2024)

Welcome back RotoBallers! This article will discuss our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 15 -- July 1 through July 7. The difficult roster decisions keep rolling through, and the much-anticipated promotion of James Wood won't make things any easier. Roster spots and playing time are changing league-wide every day. Fantasy […]

AL-Only and NL-Only: Deeper Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our AL-only and NL-only deeper fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 15 -- July 1 through July 7. 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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Streamers - Top Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 15 (July 1 - July 7)

We turn the calendar over this week from June to July and the warm weather that comes with it only encourages more home runs, offense, and runs scored in general. It's time to stream some hitters where you need to and don't get left behind in the standings! Our hitter streamers fantasy baseball waiver wire […]

Fantasy Baseball Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks - Jonathan India, CJ Abrams, Kevin Gausman, Gerrit Cole, More

Welcome RotoBallers to another edition of my 2024 fantasy baseball start/sit article for Week 13, July 1 - July 7. This week's article will focus on Jonathan India, CJ Abrams, Byron Buxton, Jarred Kelenic, Brandon Pfaadt, Lance Lynn, Kevin Gausman, and Gerrit Cole. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining who […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/30/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another interesting DFS slate. It's a beautiful afternoon for baseball, and it could be made much better with a tournament takedown. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's slate! We have some excellent matchups today. The pitching mix offers us a few reliable aces alongside some […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 14)

Is your fantasy baseball team in need of a boost in a specific category? Maybe it's a shot in the arm in runs scored or an influx of RBI? Monitoring how well you are performing in each offensive category and addressing those categories in need throughout the season is a great way to keep your […]

Mike Trout Aiming For July Return

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) is progressing from knee surgery, yet there remains no timetable for his return from the injured list. Trout said he is "feeling really good" and "relieved" as he is close to running and hitting in the cages. He is currently playing catch and jogging on the Alter-G Treadmill. […]

Ian Happ Launches Go-Ahead Home Run

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ played hero on Saturday afternoon with a go-ahead two-run shot in the eighth inning to power the Cubs over their division rival Milwaukee Brewers. Happ broke a tie game with his 11th home run off the season off Brewer reliever Joel Payamps. This was Happ's second long ball in the […]

Juan Soto Avoids Serious Injury

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (hand) was scratched from Saturday's lineup after suffering an injury during Friday's game. The 25-year-old injured himself while sliding headfirst at home plate on Friday. The good news is that Soto appears to have avoided a serious injury. Yankees' manager Aaron Boone told reporters that the X-rays on Soto's […]

Luke Raley Returning On Saturday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Luke Raley (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Raley makes his return after missing each of the last two games due to shoulder soreness. He'll bat fifth and cover left field against right-hander Pablo Lopez on Saturday. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups […]

Luis Robert Jr. Homers On Saturday Against The Colorado Rockies

Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. homered on Saturday in a game against the Colorado Rockies. The 470-foot blast off Cal Quantrill was his ninth home run of the season. Robert Jr. also scored a run as well. He is hitting .206 on the season with nine home runs, 13 RBI, three stolen […]

Juan Soto Scratched From Saturday's Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto has been scratched from Saturday's starting lineup with a right-hand bruise that he sustained sliding into home plate during the fourth inning of Friday's 16-5 victory. The superstar will undergo initial imaging on Saturday in Toronto. Acquired in an offseason blockbuster trade from the San Diego Padres, Soto has […]

Owen Caissie- Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 15)

BALLER MOVE: Monitor In All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: Late 2024/Early 2025 ANALYSIS: It remains to be seen if the Chicago Cubs will call up their No. 2 prospect, Owen Caissie, this season. Caissie was drafted in the second round of the 2020 MLB Draft, but he is still just 21 years old. There's no denying, though, that he […]

Corbin Carroll Sitting Versus Lefty Again

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is once again on the bench against a left-handed pitcher on Saturday as he takes a seat against Oakland A's southpaw Hogan Harris. The reigning NL Rookie of the Year has been perhaps the most disappointing fantasy baseball player this season as he is hitting .213 with just two home […]

Amed Rosario On The Bench Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays utility player Amed Rosario is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's contest against the visiting Washington Nationals and right-hander Jake Irvin. The 28-year-old has been rather productive at the plate in his first season with the Rays, hitting .296 with a .727 OPS in 62 games. At the same time, he […]

Jack Suwinski Sitting Against Lefty On Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jack Suwinski is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's contest against the hosting Atlanta Braves and left-hander Max Fried. Interestingly, the 25-year-old has put forth reverse splits in the 2024 season, hitting .242 with a .628 OPS on the season against lefties while hitting just .156 with .534 OPS against righties. […]

Dylan Crews - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 15)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: Late 2024 ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals' No. 2 prospect, Dylan Crews, could make his MLB debut later this season as he continues to impress at the minor league level. The Nationals selected Crews second overall in the 2023 MLB Draft, and he hit .292 with five home runs and […]