Jung Hoo Lee To Have Surgery Next Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee (shoulder) will have season-ending surgery on his dislocated left shoulder next Tuesday in Los Angeles, with Dr. Neal ElAttrache doing the procedure. Lee is expected to make a full recovery by the start of next spring. Manager Bob Melvin said Lee will remain around the team and rehab […]

Masataka Yoshida Could Start Rehab Assignment This Week

When asked if outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida (thumb) could be ready for a minor-league rehab assignment when the Boston Red Sox leave for Chicago to play the White Sox later this week for a series that runs Thursday through Sunday, manager Alex Cora said, "Hopefully. Hopefully." Yoshida was able to take live batting practice on […]

Corbin Carroll Hitting Eighth On Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks struggling outfielder Corbin Carroll has been dropped to eighth in the batting order on Monday against the visiting division-rival San Francisco Giants and left-handed opener Erik Miller. Last year's National League Rookie of the Year has not looked like he did in 2023 so far in 2024. The 23-year-old former 16th overall pick […]

Nolan Jones Resumes Rehab Games

Colorado Rockies outfielder Nolan Jones (back, knee) resumed his minor-league rehab assignment on Sunday and went 0-for-2 with a walk and a hit-by-pitch as the designated hitter for Triple-A Albuquerque. Jones is currently dealing with a left-knee injury that he suffered last month during his rehab assignment at Albuquerque for his lower-back strain that initially […]

Brendan Donovan Returning To The Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Brendan Donovan (neck) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Houston Astros. Donovan will make his return after sitting out the entire weekend series due to neck stiffness. On Monday, Donovan will cover left field and bat sixth versus right-hander Justin Verlander. This isn't an ideal […]

Kris Bryant Absent On Monday Due To Soreness

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant is out of the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Cincinnati Reds due to soreness after making an awkward catch during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Manager Bud Black said Bryant is "a little sore" and is consulting with doctors and trainers. Fantasy managers haven't seen […]

Michael Conforto Activated And Starting Monday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) has been activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks and is in left field and batting cleanup against D-backs right-hander Ryne Nelson. This move was expected but has been officially made, with starting pitcher Blake Snell (groin) headed to the injured […]

Tucupita Marcano Facing Lifetime Ban

San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is facing a potential lifetime ban from the game for betting on baseball, according to sources. Major League Baseball continues to investigate Marcano, but they could hand down their penalty against him soon. Along with facing a potential lifetime ban, the 24-year-old has been on the injured list all […]

Jacob Young Remains Absent To Start The Week

Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young (hand) continues to sit in Monday's series opener against the visiting division-rival New York Mets. Young was forced to leave Saturday's game early against the Cleveland Guardians due to swelling in his right hand and he did not play on Sunday, so Monday will be his second straight missed game. […]

Brandon Marsh, Kody Clemens Placed On Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies placed outfielder Brandon Marsh (hamstring) and infielder Kody Clemens (back) on the 10-day injured list on Monday and recalled outfielders Weston Wilson and David Dahl from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in corresponding moves. Marsh strained his right hamstring in Sunday's loss to the St. Louis Cardinals and was removed in the eighth inning. […]

Victor Robles Signing With The Mariners

The Seattle Mariners are set to sign outfielder Victor Robles after he was designated for assignment by the Washington Nationals over the weekend, according to Adam Jude of the Seattle Times. Robles is expected to join the Mariners on Tuesday before the team's three-game series against the Oakland A's kicks off. The 27-year-old struggled mightily […]

Week 11 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include: Masyn Winn, Yimi Garcia, Hunter Brown, Colt Keith, Mark Vientos, Jeff Hoffman

Howdy RotoBallers! The calendar flipped to June on Saturday, and we are now two months into the baseball season, meaning there are just over 40 days until the All-Star break. Are you looking for waiver wire help? We've got you covered with our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 11 (June 3 - June […]

Michael Conforto On Track To Return Monday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto (hamstring) is on track to return from the injured list ahead of the team's three-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. Conforto has been on the shelf since May 11, when he suffered a hamstring injury after taking a hard turn around first base on a single. However, […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 11

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 11 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season -- June 3 through June 9. 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 who are worthy of […]

Josh Lowe Reinstated From The 10-Day Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated outfielder Josh Lowe (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on the team's off day. It was expected to be a short-term IL stint for Lowe after he suffered a right oblique strain on May 22 for the second time this year. The outfielder, though, only missed two weeks and will […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball for Week 11 (2024)

Welcome RotoBallers to the Week 11 edition of our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of June 3 - June 9, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN or Yahoo. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because […]

Hitters Advanced Metrics Leaders for Brls/PA % - Fantasy Baseball Studs and Duds (Week 10)

Hello, RotoBallers! As another week of baseball wraps up, I will recap which hitters had the most impactful plate appearances in the past few days. Using Statcast's Barrels per Plate Appearance stat, or Brls/PA%, we can narrow our view to the hitters who are the most locked in through the season's first few months. Statcast's […]

Rays Hope To Have Josh Lowe Back On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (oblique) started a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Friday and went 2-for-4 in his first game. He went 1-for-4 with a triple as the Bulls' designated hitter on Saturday and was set to return to right field on Sunday. Manager Kevin Cash said the team was "very […]

Jasson Dominguez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez is nearing the end of his rehab assignment and could rejoin the major league roster by the end of June. The top prospect in the Bronx underwent Tommy John surgery last fall, which has kept him sidelined since May […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Stories of the Week - Negro League Stats, Jorge Lopez, And Jeremiah Estrada

Happy Monday, RotoBallers. A new week of fantasy baseball is upon us. Waivers have run, and lineups are locked, so it’s time to take a break from your rosters and catch up on the news from the week that passed. Every Monday, I post a roundup of some of the bigger stories and trends from […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Shohei Ohtani, Ranger Suarez, Blake Snell, Royce Lewis, Gerrit Cole, Luis Arraez, Bobby Miller, and more

As the new week of MLB action begins, there are plenty of key players dealing with injuries. These bumps and bruises are sure to affect fantasy baseball lineups, so let's take a look at the top injured players including Shohei Ohtani, Ranger Suarez, Blake Snell, Royce Lewis, Gerrit Cole, Luis Arraez, Bobby Miller, and more. […]

Jordan Walker Goes Yard

St. Louis Cardinals third base/outfield prospect Jordan Walker finally hit a home run for the Memphis Red Birds over the weekend. Walker was demoted from the big-league squad on April 24 after struggling and showing no power. Although it took over 100 at-bats, Walker went yard on Saturday. Although he is hitting a respectable .266 […]

Fantasy Baseball Players To Watch For The Week Ahead (June 3 - June 9)

Well, out of Shota Imanaga, Ranger Suarez, and Seth Lugo, it was Imanaga who blinked, allowing seven earned runs against the Brewers. We can finally stop talking about them in the opening blurb... next week. The coming week is going to bring its usual challenges of trying to fill the void that the injured pitcher […]

Justyn-Henry Malloy: Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Detroit Tigers have made the move to bring up one of their better bats in the minors as their offense continues to sputter. They've activated 24-year-old Justyn-Henry Malloy and are sending down Spencer Torkelson to Triple-A Toledo. Malloy arrived at Triple-A […]

James Wood - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Stash Everywhere CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: James Wood is ready for "The Show,"plain and simple. Wood has been a monstrous, six-foot-seven offensive juggernaut for the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings this season. After a *slow* April where he ONLY hit .318 with two HRs and eight steals, Wood went berserk in May, mashing to the […]

Henry Davis - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Stash Everywhere CALL-UP ETA: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 ANALYSIS: Baseball Twitter is buzzing with the news of Henry Davis getting called up to rejoin the Pittsburgh Pirates and face the Dodgers on Tuesday night. Even though his 2024 campaign didn't start as smoothly as one would have liked, Davis batted .162 with no HRs […]

MLB DFS Values: Top Plays For FanDuel, DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball (6/3/2024)

We have a solid Monday evening/night MLB slate on tap, one that includes some vulnerable pitchers and an always-appealing Coors Field game. I've been able to hone in on some value-salaried options across multiple positions that could help you build an efficient lineup that gives you the opportunity to generate solid fantasy-point-per-dollar value from each […]

Juan Soto Continues Brilliant Campaign On Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto smashed two more homers in Sunday's 7-5 win over the San Francisco Giants, giving him 17 on the season. Soto finished the day 3-for-5 with three runs scored and three RBI to go along with the pair of dingers. The 25-year-old superstar has been unconscious this season, slashing .322/.417/.614 […]

Jackson Chourio Powers Brewers To Win On Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Chicago White Sox. Chourio put the Brewers up for good with his second-inning dinger, his sixth of the season. Although it's been a struggle for Chourio in his rookie season, he has been able to showcase some of […]

Brandon Marsh Exits Sunday's Game Early With A Hamstring Strain

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (hamstring) left Sunday's 5-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals with a right-hamstring strain. Marsh sustained the injury by rounding second base during the bottom of the eighth inning but was able to walk off under his power. He went 1-for-3 with a walk before leaving the game. The 26-year-old […]