Kevin Kiermaier Returns To Starting Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Saturday after missing the past two games with a bruised knee. The 34-year-old has posted a disappointing .200/.248/.317 with two home runs and through 50 games this season. While he is on pace to have the worst batting average of his […]

Davis Schneider Getting A Breather Against Guardians

Toronto Blue Jays infielder/outfielder Davis Schneider is out of the starting lineup on Saturday versus the visiting Cleveland Guardians. With Schneider getting a breather, rookie Spencer Horwitz is playing second base and batting leadoff, while rookie Addison Barger will man third base and bat seventh against Guardians right-hander Carlos Carrasco. Daulton Varsho is also in […]

Bo Bichette Out With Calf Soreness

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (calf) is dealing with a bit of right-calf soreness, according to manager John Schneider, and is out of the starting lineup on Saturday against the visiting Cleveland Guardians. The Blue Jays will keep an eye on how Bichette feels on Saturday and into Sunday. In addition to now being […]

Shea Langeliers, Zack Gelof Sitting Against Twins

Oakland Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers, second baseman Zack Gelof and outfielder Seth Brown are all getting the day off on Saturday against the hosting Minnesota Twins. Kyle McCann is behind the plate and hitting eighth, Abraham Toro is at second base and batting leadoff, and Daz Cameron is in right field and hitting seventh against […]

Byron Buxton, Max Kepler Out Saturday

Minnesota Twins outfielders Byron Buxton and Max Kepler are both out of the lineup on Saturday against the visiting Oakland Athletics. Both Buxton and Kepler are swinging hot bats at the moment, but the Twins will give them a day off in the third game of the series. In his last four starts, Buxton has […]

James Wood - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals outfield prospect James Wood (hamstring) has been on the injured list since May 28 with right hamstring tightness. However, he has recently begun ramping up baseball activities, which suggests he could be nearing his return to the diamond. Before the injury, Wood was on […]

Anthony Santander Swats Home Run No. 15 Friday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Anthony Santander went 2-for-5 with his 15th home run of the season in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Orioles. The home run was a big one that knotted the game at 2-2 in the eighth inning, and came off of reliever Matt Strahm, who hadn't allowed an earned run in 27 consecutive […]

Jasson Dominguez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez recently completed his rehab assignment and was optioned to Triple-A. "The Martian" underwent Tommy John surgery last fall, which has kept him sidelined through the early part of this season. Through 21 minor league games this season, Dominguez has […]

Fantasy Baseball ROS Rankings (June 2024 Updates) - Biggest Risers and Fallers

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our ROS fantasy baseball rankings, freshly updated for June 2024, looking at rest-of-season values and the biggest rankings risers/fallers. Nick Mariano recently updated his fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto (5x5 mixed) leagues. While it has only been a week since his last update, there are some substantial changes. The […]

Buyer Beware? Hot Starts and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Analysis (Week 13)

With the weekend upon us, a fresh batch of fantasy baseball waiver wire recommendations will fill the RotoBaller feeds. Our team's various waiver wire recommendations are coming with full force this weekend, so be sure to check out all the great articles there. As we consider players who are in the midst of hot streaks […]

Jackson Merrill Hits Sixth Home Run Friday

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill went 1-for-3 with a home run in Friday's 2-1 loss to the Mets. It was his sixth home run of the season and third in his last two games. The former first-round draft pick has now hit safely in eight of his last nine games, a stretch in which […]

Chris Clegg's Dynasty Fantasy Baseball News, Notes, and Buys/Sells (Week 12)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my Week 12 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 […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Jackson Chourio, Drew Thorpe, Adael Amador, David Hamilton, Cade Povich

Hey, RotoBallers, the halfway point of the season is rapidly approaching as the All-Star break is a few weeks away. We are back with our mid-week waiver wire rankings for Week 12 -- June 10 through June 16 -- to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters Watch and Underachievers, Overachievers (Week 13)

We're going to take our usual look around the league as we head into the weekend to see who is showing signs of some meaningful trends that can be revealing in some form or another. Perhaps a hitter is about to break out or on the verge of a cold spell. Checking in on who's […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers (Week 12) - Rookies to Stash and Top Performers

The minor league baseball season is underway and many well-known prospects are already making their case for an MLB debut later this summer. However, the question is do these performances truly matter for this season? How easy will it be for these prospects to reach the big leagues and are they worth stashing on your […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Week 13 (2024)

We are at the point of the fantasy baseball season where trades are very important. With MLB season in full swing, there are fewer players to grab on waivers, especially in deeper leagues. That means trading might be one of the only ways to improve your team.  Not only can trades improve your team for […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 12)

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 […]

Joey Loperfido Tallies Three Hits On Friday

Houston Astros outfield prospect Joey Loperfido went 3-for-5 with a triple and two RBI in Friday's victory. The 25-year-old recently returned to the minor leagues on June 12 and has already continued his dominance at this level. Through three games, he has tallied five hits with three RBI. Through 37 games at Triple-A this season, […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings (Week 13) - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Fernando Tatis Jr., Michael King, David Hamilton, Jake Irvin

Hey, RotoBallers! The fantasy baseball season is flying by, and the MLB All-Star break is a few weeks away. Amazingly, we are halfway through June; with that being said, it's time for another rankings check-in. Below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated 2024 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: JT Realmuto, Clayton Kershaw, Andres Munoz, Joe Musgrove and more....

We are now in the middle of June, as the year and baseball season continues its march to the postseason. As we get closer to the warmer months of the summer, the types of injuries we will see may change. The warmer weather makes players more prone to cramping up and muscle injuries. These injuries […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/15/24) - Today's Top Lineups

DraftKings screwed up the harmony this week in their never-ending pursuit of our almighty dollars. FanDuel did the logical thing: they put all 10 of the afternoon games on the main slate. Simple, right? DraftKings had to go and screw everything up. Their main slate starts at 4:05 Eastern, leaving the three games that start […]

Garrett Mitchell - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell (finger) recently began his rehab assignment and could return to the major leagues very soon. The 25-year-old, who suffered a fracture in his left index finger, is now on the verge of completing his extensive recovery process. The UCLA product has […]

Alex Verdugo Smacks Home Run In Return To Boston

New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo had a nice homecoming in Boston on Friday night where the lefty went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run, four RBI, and a run scored in an 8-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Verdugo smacked a two-run home run in his first at-bat in his return to Fenway […]

Michael Harris II Headed To Injured List

The Atlanta Braves will place outfielder Michael Harris II (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list and have him undergo an MRI exam on Saturday. Harris tweaked his left hamstring running from first to third in the first inning after singling in his first at-bat in Friday's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays and left […]

Joey Gallo Will Be Out For A While

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that first baseman/outfielder Joey Gallo's (hamstring) MRI exam showed a significant hamstring strain, and he'll be on the injured list for a while. Gallo landed on the injured list on Wednesday and is now unlikely to return to the team until some point in the second half of the […]

Will Brennan Smacks Homer and Double In Friday's Win

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Will Brennan hit a solo shot and smacked a double for Cleveland in the Guardians 3-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. The homer was Brennan's sixth on the season as he improved his OPS to .683 on the season. The 26-year-old has improved slightly from his 2023 season and […]

Lane Thomas Blasts Three-Run Homer, Has Multi-Hit Game On Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas smacked his fifth homer of the season on Friday in the Nationals 8-1 win over the Miami Marlins. Thomas hit his three-run homer in the bottom of the third off Marlins starter Shaun Anderson. Thomas added another single to finish two-for-five on the day with two hits, three RBI and […]

Kyle Tucker Won't Be Ready By Saturday

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker (leg) will not be ready to be reinstated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday and has yet to do any baseball activities on the field. Tucker fouled a ball off his leg early last week and was placed on the IL as more of a precaution, but it's a […]

Michael Harris II Injures Hamstring Friday Night

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (hamstring) was pulled from Friday's game against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays due to left-hamstring tightness. Harris suffered the injury while running the bases in the first inning. Before departing with a trainer, Harris recorded a hit in his only at-bat and was replaced in center field by J.P. […]

Jake Cave Scratched From Lineup After Being Hit In The Head

Colorado Rockies veteran outfielder Jake Cave (head) was hit in the side of the head by a line drive during batting practice before Friday's contest versus the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates and was scratched from the lineup. Cave was taken off the field on a cart with a towel pressed to his head, but there's no […]