Hitters Advanced Metrics Leaders for Brls/PA % - Fantasy Baseball Studs and Duds (Week 4)

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 to begin the season. Statcast's Brls/PA... Read More

RIVAL Best Ball Drafts - Strategy and Lineup Picks for this Week (April 22-28)

The 2024 fantasy baseball season is now in full gear and weekly best ball drafts are a great way to get to experience drafts all season long. Fantasy baseball best ball formats are an excellent way to get the real-time experience of drafting without the hassle of in-season management, even from a week-to-week perspective. RIVAL... Read More

Jose Siri Doesn't Play Sunday Due To Kidney Stones

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jose Siri is considered day-to-day after missing Sunday's game due to kidney stones. Siri was at the hospital on Sunday getting treatment, so he was unable to play in the Rays game against the New York Yankees. Siri got off to a pretty good start to the season, but he is... Read More

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/22/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Monday! With four games in the earlier window, there are only seven games on the main slate, making for a lighter-than-usual Monday evening. It’s also a Coors slate, which means we have to decide if we want to go all in or if we want to fade it and try to catch lighting in... Read More

Andy Pages Hits First Career Homer

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages made some noise with the bat during Sunday's game against the New York Mets. The rookie outfielder went 2-for-4 at the plate with three RBI in the 10-0 victory. Pages smacked a 413-foot home run off Grant Hartwig, which was the first of his young career. Pages is now... Read More

Kyle Schwarber Goes Yard Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber went 1-for-1 with a home run, two RBI, three runs scored, and three walks during Sunday's 8-2 win over the Chicago White Sox. It was an impressive day at the plate for the Phillies and Schwarber was no exception. The 31-year-old is now slashing .217/.327/.434 with six homers, 11... Read More

Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Points League Waiver Wire Pickups (April 22 - April 28)

Welcome RotoBallers to the next edition of our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of April 22 - April 28, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN or Yahoo. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because we... Read More

Andy Pages Making Fifth Straight Start

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages is making his fifth consecutive start on Sunday as the Dodgers hope to avoid a three-game sweep of the New York Mets. Pages was promoted to the major league roster prior to Tuesday's game and has started in every game since. The number three prospect in the Dodgers system... Read More

Ian Happ Still Absent From Sunday's Lineup

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins. Happ was removed from Friday's game in the seventh inning due to left hamstring tightness. He also did not play on Saturday. Happ is reportedly available to pinch hit today if necessary and is hopeful he... Read More

Jake Fraley Out Sunday With Illness

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (illness) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Reds second baseman Jonathan India is also sick and out of the lineup. Both players should be considered day-to-day while they recover. Nick Martini will start in right field and bat cleanup in Fraley's absence... Read More

RotoBaller's Week 5 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome RotoBallers to another waiver wire edition. I will be filling in for Nick Mariano -- who usually writes this article -- over the next few weeks. If you have any additional questions after reading this, be sure to reach out to me on X (@joeypollizze), and I'll... Read More

Amed Rosario - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Rays have been hit hard by injuries this season, but there may be no team better equipped to deal with the injury bug than the analytical geniuses that run the Tampa organization. Case-in-point, Amed Rosario who was inked to a one-year deal... Read More

TJ Friedl - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 42% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl (wrist) is expected to begin a rehab assignment soon. Manager David Bell said the plan is for Friedl to begin his rehab work within the next week or two. The 28-year-old has been sidelined since suffering a fractured wrist in... Read More

Joey Loperfido - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds For Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Houston Astros prospect Joey Loperfido has made his second appearance in our Hot Prospects series over the last three weeks. He ranks No. 3 among Astros outfield prospects but boasts the potential to be an everyday standout in Houston. He runs well, has a... Read More

Outfield Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 5 (2024)

We are not deep into the 2024 MLB action, but it's never too early to submit waiver claims. This article will discuss fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 5 -- April 22 through April 28. It still might be premature to give up on the struggling players who excited you during... Read More

Victor Scott II Optioned To Triple-A

The St. Louis Cardinals optioned outfielder Victor Scott II and right-hander Andre Pallante to Triple-A Memphis on Sunday and recalled catcher Pedro Pages and right-hander Nick Robertson from Memphis in corresponding moves. Scott, the club's No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline, went 0-for-3 in the 12-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday and hasn't... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Streamers - Top Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 5 (Apr 22 - Apr 28)

As injuries pile up and spots open up on your roster, the need to grab some solid hitters off the waiver wire increases in importance. Maybe you've just decided it's time to part ways with a struggling slugger and go in a new direction. For whatever reason you need hitting, I'm here to help! Our... Read More

Jackson Chourio Homers, Gets On Base Four Times Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio went 2-for-3 with a single, home run, and two walks in Saturday's 12-5 victory over the Cardinals. Chourio also drove in two runs, scored three times, and stole a base in the contest. After hitting safely in 11 of his first 13 MLB games, Chourio had gone 0-for-11 over his... Read More

AL-Only and NL-Only: Deeper Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5 (2024)

Welcome RotoBallers to our AL-only and NL-only deeper fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 5 - April 22 through April 28. 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... Read More

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

Injuries are an inevitable part of fantasy baseball, and each week seems to bring another wave of players hitting the injured list. While frustrating, fantasy baseball managers need to keep their eyes on the prize and not lose sight of their overall goal -- winning their league. After all, a life without adversity removes the... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks - Jorge Polanco, Thairo Estrada, Jordan Hicks, Ryan Weathers, more

Welcome RotoBallers to another edition of my 2024 fantasy baseball start/sit article for the week ahead, April 22 - April 28. This week's article will focus on Amed Rosario, Thairo Estrada, Jordan Hicks, Seth Lugo, Casey Mize, Martin Perez, Daulton Varsho, and Bryan De La Cruz. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups... Read More

When is Christian Yelich Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, April 16, retroactive to Saturday, April 13, with a lower back strain. In a corresponding move, the Brewers called up utility man Owen Miller from Triple-A Nashville to fill the roster spot.  The outfielder was removed early from a game... Read More

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (4/21/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The early part of the MLB season has been good to me, so I'm looking to build off that momentum and hit the ground running as we progress into the 2024 campaign. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's slate! We have... Read More

Starling Marte Leads Mets Offense On Saturday

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte went 2-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, a stolen base, and two runs scored in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Dodgers. Marte belted a three-run shot in the sixth inning off Dodgers right-hander Ryan Brasier to put the Mets ahead 5-4. He has collected a hit in five... Read More

Austin Hays Dealing With Calf Tightness

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Austin Hays (calf) was removed from Saturday's game in Kansas City with calf tightness. Hayes was replaced in the seventh inning by Colton Cowser. It was later announced that he had injured his calf, which was why Hays was pulled from the game. The 28-year-old went 1-for-3 with a walk and a... Read More

Cedric Mullins Out Of Lineup Against Lefty On Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is out of the Orioles lineup on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals. This appears to be a matchup decision as the Royals are starting their dynamic lefty Cole Ragans. Jorge Mateo will be starting in center field in place of Mullins. Mateo has been much stronger against lefties, hitting... Read More

Jackson Holliday, Colton Cowser Out Of Lineup On Saturday

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday and outfielder Colton Cowser are out of the Orioles lineup on Saturday against Kansas City Royals lefty Cole Ragans. Holliday has had a rough start to his MLB career, hitting for a .037 batting average in 28 PA. Cowser has been Baltimore's best hitter, on the other hand, posting... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Ozzie Albies, Christian Yelich, Yu Darvish, Seiya Suzuki, Kyle Bradish, Luis Robert, more

When it comes to your waiver wire picks, there are different strategies that could be implemented. Some managers like to spend a lot on the top prospects. Some fantasy managers look for certain statistics, while others like to try to get the next closer or stream two-start pitchers. What everyone must do when it comes... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters Watch and Underachievers, Overachievers (Week 4)

As you know by now, I like to take a look around MLB as we head into the weekend and see who is showing signs of some meaningful trends. We're just three weeks into the season, so the "trends" should probably be considered weak by statistical standards, but can be revealing nonetheless. Checking in on... Read More

Fantasy Baseball Lineup Notes: Batting Order, Platoons, and Playing Time Changes - Week 4

It's now Week 4 in the fantasy baseball season. Trends have developed and opportunities are opening up. The sooner you can get in front of these opportunities, the more likely you are to pull out a victory! In this article, we'll go over some of the trends we're seeing with platoon hitters, notable playing time... Read More