Florio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report: Getting Ahead of a Confusing Trade Market

If you have read this article the last couple of months, and especially the last couple of years, you know I am a big believer in attempting to get out in front of reliever trades. But that is harder than ever this season. As of right now, there are just two teams that are more […]

Spencer Schwellenbach Picks Up First Career Win

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach picked up his first MLB win in a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Schwellenbach allowed one run on three hits over six innings while striking out seven and walking two in the win. The rookie hurler began the year at High-A Rome as Atlanta's No. 3 prospect […]

Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Jarred Kelenic, Jon Gray, Brent Rooker, & More

There is nothing quite like the ebbs and flows of fantasy baseball. Every at-bat of every game is the final straw based on that moment whereas in reality, players will have hundreds more across the next dozen weeks to neutralize whatever outcome came about. Across the past two months, plenty of recently unknown players have […]

Eric Cross' Top 100 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (June 2024)

The 2024 season is flying by and we're already approaching the halfway mark in the Major Leagues. We now have all minor league levels in full swing as well with the Dominican Summer League now in session. We've seen plenty of value changes over the last month and several big names who graduated from prospect […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/18/24) - Today's Top Lineups

We have a big 10-game slate on tap for today on both sites. You get a pinch hitter for a couple of days this week. I'm filling in for your regular Tuesday and Thursday starter, Euan. I'll try and give my best Lenny Harris impression and lead us to money! This article will provide my […]

Week 13 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include: Ben Rice, Ceddanne Rafaela, Zach Neto, Noelvi Marte, DJ Herz, Chad Green

Hey, RotoBallers! The first half of the MLB season will be over in about 30 days, with the All-Star break rapidly approaching. At Rotoballer HQ, we are back with more waiver wire articles to help you crush your league and provide a spark to your fantasy baseball teams. Today, we will review our fantasy baseball […]

Hitters Advanced Metrics Leaders for Barrel% - Fantasy Baseball Studs and Duds (Week 13)

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to our hitters advanced metrics leaders article for Week 13 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season! Today we will be taking a look at players like Jose Siri, Luis Robert, Michael Conforto, and more. As another week of baseball wraps up, I will recap which hitters had the most impactful plate […]

Joe Jimenez Earns First Save Of Season Monday

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Joe Jimenez picked up his first save of the season in Monday's 2-1 win over the Tigers. Jimenez came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by one and turned in a 1-2-3 outing with a strikeout to end the game. Closer Raisel Iglesias had pitched in three […]

Ozzie Albies Hits Go-Ahead Homer Monday

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies made his one hit count in Monday's 2-1 win over the Tigers. Albies went 1-for-4 with a go-ahead solo home run and a strikeout. The 27-year-old deposited an eighth-inning Shelby Miller fastball deep into the right-field seats to put the Braves ahead for good. The HR was a welcome […]

Hurston Waldrep Shut Down For A Week

Atlanta Braves rookie right-hander Hurston Waldrep's (elbow) evaluation showed that it was what the Braves believed it to be, just right-elbow inflammation. It seems to be the best-case scenario for the young pitcher. Waldrep will be shut down for a week and then will begin building his arm back up again. The 22-year-old prospect won't […]

Braves Put Hurston Waldrep On 15-Day Injured List

The Atlanta Braves placed right-handed pitching prospect Hurston Waldrep (elbow) on the 15-day injured list on Monday with right-elbow inflammation and recalled right-hander Daysbel Hernandez from the minors in a corresponding move. Outfielder J.P. Martinez was also optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett and outfielder Forrest Wall was recalled. Waldrep reported elbow soreness after his second major-league […]

Ranking The Top Three Pitching Rotations in the National League

For most teams in the MLB, the "ace", or number one starting pitcher is clear. Many teams can also easily identify an SP2 and even a clear SP3. But which teams in the National League can tout an impressive starting pitcher rotation from top to bottom? In the age of "the opener", SP5 is more […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/17/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Monday! Tonight’s slate is a nine-gamer that looks to be a lot of fun. There’s a Coors game that not only features the Dodgers but also has the two lowest-ranked pitchers from the pitching model taking the hill for Colorado and Los Angeles. The biggest question you will face is to eat the Coors […]

Fantasy Baseball Players To Watch For The Week Ahead (June 17 - June 23)

We're through another week of baseball, so rejoice in those victories and lament those losses for a moment; learn from what was successful and from what did not work, then let's get prepared for the week ahead. There are lots of articles out there outlining waiver wire adds, two-start pitchers, players to stash, and more, […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball for Week 13 (2024)

Welcome RotoBallers to the Week 13 edition of our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of June 17 - June 23, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN or Yahoo. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 13

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 13 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season -- June 17 through June 23. 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 […]

Austin Riley With A Home Run, Three RBI Saturday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley went 1-for-2 with a three-run home run and two walks in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Rays. It was the second consecutive game with a home run and with three RBI. Many of Riley's peripheral stats remain nearly unchanged year-over-year, such as K%, BB%, Contact%, and chase rate, so […]

Nick Mariano's Week 13 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Howdy and welcome to the weekly waiver rundown where we dig up widely-available names to help us get that much closer to a trophy. Some names may cause you to roll your eyes and scoff that they've been rostered for eons, but you'll have […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 13 (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 13 (June 17 - June 23). In this weekly piece, we search for starting pitchers rostered in less than 50% of Yahoo! leagues. These are SP options to consider that might be good additions to your fantasy roster, especially for streaming. […]

Outfield Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 13 (2024)

Welcome back RotoBallers! This article will discuss our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 13 -- June 17 through June 23. The time has come to start making those tough roster decisions and potentially cut ties with some of the struggling players who excited you on draft day. Trading in some […]

Fantasy Baseball Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of catcher wavier wire pickups. This week, we will look at three more catchers who fantasy managers should pick up ahead of Week 13 (June 17 to June 23).  It has been an interesting fantasy year for catchers so far, as many solid options have landed on the injured list. Sean […]

AL-Only and NL-Only: Deeper Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13 (2024)

Welcome RotoBallers to our AL-only and NL-only deeper fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 13 -- June 17 through June 23. 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 […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/16/24) - 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 […]

Charlie Morton Strikes Out Eight In Win On Saturday

Atlanta Braves right-hander Charlie Morton turned in a quality start in a 9-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. Morton tossed six innings of one-run ball while striking out eight and walking two to improve his record to 4-3 on the season. The 40-year-old hurler had it going on Saturday against his former […]

Marcell Ozuna Hits Two-Run HR Saturday

Atlanta Braves DH Marcell Ozuna had a big night in a 9-2 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. Ozuna went 3-for-5 with a homer, two runs, and two RBI to help power Atlanta to the win. The veteran's two-run homer off Ryan Pepiot came in the fifth inning and traveled 423 feet with […]

Fantasy Baseball Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks - Giancarlo Stanton, Teoscar Hernandez, Hurston Waldrep, Drew Thorpe, More

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of my 2024 fantasy baseball start/sit article for Week 13, June 17 - June 23. This week's article will focus on Andrew Vaughn, Tyler Soderstrom, Giancarlo Stanton, Teoscar Hernandez, Ben Lively, JP Sears, Hurston Waldrep, and Cade Povich. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining […]

Michael Harris II Diagnosed With A Grade 2 Hamstring Strain

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (hamstring) has a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, and there isn't a timetable for his return. "Those things are all different, and it takes a long time to get where they can torque it," said Braves manager Brian Snitker. The 23-year-old exited Friday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays […]

Jarred Kelenic Hitting Leadoff On Saturday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jarred Kelenic will hit in the leadoff spot for the first time this season. Due to the injuries of Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) and recently Michael Harris II (hamstring), Kelenic may earn a permanent role in the leadoff spot going forward. The former top prospect has begun to find his footing in […]

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 […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (June 10 - June 16)

Welcome to our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 12 - Monday, June 10 through Sunday, June 16. Let's make the summer months ours with savvy pitching performances to vault us to the top. If you're questioning your rotation options for the week or want to see who is lined up for a two-start […]