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Trevor Story To Take Batting Practice On Monday
Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (shoulder) is going to take batting practice on the field on Monday. "It's a huge step. I'm truly believing he'll be a part of this," manager Alex Cora said. Nothing is guaranteed, but Story appears to be well ahead of schedule after having surgery for a fractured left shoulder […]
Chris Clegg's Dynasty Fantasy Baseball News, Notes, and Buys/Sells (Week 20)
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my Week 20 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 […]
Video: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Top Adds for Week 21
The 2024 fantasy baseball season continues with our Week 21 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups. 2024 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and waiver wire advice for hitters that are emerging. Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller breaks down some of his must-have Week 21 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent adds for hitters. These MLB […]
Fantasy Baseball Lineup Notes: Batting Order, Platoons, and Playing Time Changes - Week 20
It's now Week 20 in the fantasy baseball world, and crazy things continue to happen, including Kyle Schwarber hitting more home runs in one game (three) than Kris Bryant of my Colorado Rockies has hit all season (two). Watching your superstars have a bad week in your starting lineup makes you tough, but watching your […]
Chris Clegg's Top 250 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings (August Updates)
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my top 250 dynasty fantasy baseball rankings, freshly updated for August 2024. It's been an exciting first few weeks of the 2024 MLB and fantasy baseball season, filled with lots of movement in our dynasty rankings. For those who are not familiar, I will be releasing monthly updates to my fantasy baseball […]
Vaughn Grissom Reinstated And Optioned To Triple-A
The Boston Red Sox reinstated infielder Vaughn Grissom (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Thursday and then optioned him to Triple-A Worcester. Grissom, who was an intriguing breakout player in fantasy in his first year in Boston in 2024, has been far from it this year due to various injuries that have limited him […]
H2H Points League Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 20) - Hitters and Pitchers
As Yogi Berra said, it's getting late early. Some leagues begin the playoffs in as little as two weeks! Whether you are chasing that top seed or want to play spoiler, we are here to help you win your points league matchup this week. It's important to know your league's scoring. It will be harder […]
Chris Clegg's Top 100 Prospects for Dynasty Fantasy Baseball (August 2024)
Welcome back RotoBallers to my top 100 fantasy baseball prospect rankings, freshly updated for August 2024. For those who are not familiar, I will be releasing monthly updates to my fantasy baseball dynasty prospect rankings here on RotoBaller along with my notes on risers and fallers. Both the minor leagues and the MLB are well […]
Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Week 20 (2024)
We're already digging into the meat of August so let's bite into another weekly rest-of-season piece that looks at my top 101 SP Baller Ranks breakdown. The trade deadline is gone, and most of your fantasy deadlines are also about to pass. Scroll along for the Week 20 edition of my weekly Starting Pitcher Baller […]
Roman Anthony Records Four-Hit Game
Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony had a four-hit night on Wednesday for Double-A Portland. It was a season-high in the hits department for a single game this season for Anthony. The Red Sox' No. 2 prospect is red-hot with an eight-game hitting streak and a .407/.467/.444 slash line so far in August. MLB's […]
Mikey Romero Finding Some Power
Boston Red Sox infield prospect Mikey Romero, who picked pro baseball over a commitment to LSU in 2022, continues to make a positive impression during his age-20 season. The former first-round pick has an aggressive mindset at the plate, fighting off challenging pitches and putting plenty of baseballs in play. While his K/BB ratio is […]
Nick Pivetta To Be Skipped
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Nick Pivetta is reportedly going to be skipped in the rotation next time around. Fantasy managers shouldn't need to worry as it doesn't sound like it's injury related. Instead, the Red Sox are skipping Pivetta in the rotation for rest purposes. The right-hander saw a drop in velocity during his […]
Tyler O'Neill Placed On Injured List
Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill (calf, illness) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. O'Neill has been out since Friday due to an illness but he appears to have developed an infection in his lower calf. The Red Sox are going to play it safe and give him a few weeks off to […]
Tyler O'Neill Still Under The Weather
Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill (illness) remains out of action for Wednesday's contest against the hosting Kansas City Royals. O'Neill is dealing with a stomach virus and will now miss his fifth straight game. Hopefully, the 29-year-old will be feeling good enough to play in Friday's series opener against the visiting Houston Astros after […]
Florio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report: Making Sense of All the Trades!
The trade deadline has come and gone! I picked a great time to go on vacation last week, didn’t I? After weeks, err months, of promising that the relief pitcher position would see a big shake-up, that is exactly what we got. There were a ton of relievers traded and now we have just about […]
Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 20 (2024)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 20 of the fantasy baseball season. There were plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances throughout Minor League Baseball during last week's action. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are not only coming off […]
Tyler O'Neill Out Again On Tuesday
As expected, Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill (illness) remains out of the starting lineup for the fourth straight game on Tuesday against the hosting Kansas City Royals due to a stomach bug. Manager Alex Cora said on Monday that O'Neill probably won't be back in the starting lineup until Wednesday, so fantasy managers will […]
Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low? (Week 20)
The calendar has flipped to August, which means we are just a few weeks away from the fantasy playoffs starting. If you're one of those teams still fighting for a playoff spot, time is ticking. However, this article could be a great help for you in Week 20 of the MLB season. We will be looking […]
Fantasy Baseball Frauds? Buy/Sell On Standout Performers Including Wilyer Abreu, Michael Toglia
Aaron Judge is on a heater for the ages right now. His teammate Juan Soto is also locked in at the plate. Given their illustrious pasts, their current level of success isn’t exactly a huge surprise. What should we do about other players who are on unexpected heaters? Should fantasy managers add them and try […]
Top 25 Injured Players to Stash: Fantasy Baseball Week 20
Welcome back RotoBallers to another weekly edition of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series, as we prepare for Week 20 of the 2024 MLB season. Today we list the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players who are worthy of a continued spot on your roster while imploring you to pick up lesser-rostered […]
Pitchers Advanced Metrics Leaders for Statcast Pitch Movement Studs and Duds (Week 20)
Welcome to another edition of RotoBaller’s Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds article series for Week 20 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season! Today we'll be taking a look at Cole Ragans, Seth Lugo, Taj Bradley, and Ronel Blanco. Each week, I will select one stat, choose a few pitchers with strong metrics and poor metrics, […]
Masataka Yoshida Raps Out Four Hits
Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida went 4-for-5 and scored two runs in Monday's 9-5 win at the Kansas City Royals. Yoshida had a pair of doubles while snapping out of a five-game hitless stretch after recording multiple hits in four of his previous five games. He is hitting .277/.352/.393 with five homers, 34 […]
MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/6/24) - Today's Top Lineups
Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! After an off-day for a few teams in MLB, Tuesday returns with a bang and offers up an 11-game slate for DFS consumption. The action starts at 7:05 p.m. EDT when the Angels visit the Yankees in New York. Speaking of the Yankees, they have been scorching hot at the plate […]
Tyler O'Neill Remains Out Of The Lineup
Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill (illness) is out of the starting lineup for the third straight game. The 29-year-old continues to deal with a lingering illness that kept him sidelined over the weekend. However, manager Alex Cora mentioned that O'Neill is available off the bench for Monday's game against the Kansas City Royals. That […]
Hitters Advanced Metrics Leaders for Barrel% - Fantasy Baseball Studs and Duds (Week 20)
Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to our hitter's advanced metrics leaders article for Week 20 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season! Today, we will be taking a look at players like Byron Buxton, Michael Busch, Matt Chapman, and more. As another week of baseball wraps up, I will recap which hitters had the most impactful plate […]
Quinn Priester Struggles In First Appearance Since Trade
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Quinn Priester took the mound for Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, completing 2 1/3 innings and allowing eight runs on six hits and four walks while striking out four. Throughout this season, Priester has been bouncing between Triple-A and MLB, combining for a 5.02 ERA in 80 2/3 total innings. After […]
Kyle Teel Heating Up In Double-A
Through three games in August, Boston Red Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel is 4-for-11 with a double and a home run. Between May and June, Teel was on fire, slashing .335/.413/.512 with 12 doubles, six homers, 40 RBI, and 21:46 BB/SO. But he cooled down in July, posting just five extra-base hits all month. Fortunately, […]
Top Fantasy Baseball Stories of the Week - Deadline Deals, Bullpen Shakeups, and Blake Snell
Hello again, RotoBallers, and welcome back to another look at the week that was. Every Monday, I review the bigger stories from the previous week and assess their impact on fantasy baseball. Hopefully, this column helps you keep an eye on the league at large as the season winds down. With Major League Baseball’s trade […]
Fantasy Baseball Players To Watch For The Week Ahead (August 5 - August 11)
Welcome to the latest edition of my Players to Watch for the Week Ahead series as we look ahead to the week of August 5 - August 11. In this article, I like to take a look around the league and pick out some players to discuss who might be under-owned in redraft leagues, potential DFS […]
MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/05/24) - Today's Top Lineups
Happy Monday! Tonight’s slate is an eight-gamer that looks to be a lot of fun. This slate is devoid of a Coors game, nor will we find the Yankees, Braves, or Orioles on the slate to force our hands into eating chalk. The Dodgers and Phillies are on this slate, but they are playing each […]
