Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (July 22 - July 28)

Allow us to welcome you to the first full week of the second half with our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 18 -- Monday, July 22 through Sunday, July 28. We're approaching the trade deadline and some key prospects are expected to debut soon, both out of necessity (River Ryan) and because their […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Zack Gelof, Tyler Fitzgerald, A.J. Puk, River Ryan, Daniel Hudson, Jackson Jobe

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more waiver wire articles. The second half of the season has started, and we are already a week away from turning the calendar page to August. It's time to build those fantasy rosters for the championship run. Today, we will review our mid-week waiver rankings for Week 18 -- July 22 […]

Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Gavin Lux, Ben Rice, Evan Phillips, and More

The All-Star break may be over, but the fantasy baseball season is not. Two months is a lot of time to lock in and stay on the ball. Most H2H league matchups should have another month in the regular season. Knowing who is on the up or down is crucial right now because nothing is […]

H2H Points League Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 18) - Hitters and Pitchers

Things are back to normal after the break. This is the home stretch for many leagues. You have six to eight weeks to make moves that will decide whether you make the playoffs or watch from afar while the guy from accounting wins your entry fee and everyone else's. We are here to help you […]

Paul Blackburn Returning To Start On Friday

Oakland Athletics right-hander Paul Blackburn (foot) will be activated from the 15-day injured list on Friday to start against the hosting division-rival Los Angeles Angels, according to manager Mark Kotsay. Blackburn hasn't pitched since May 10 after suffering a right-foot stress reaction, so although the matchup is a juicy one, fantasy managers should still have […]

2024 MLB Power Rankings: Week 18

Welcome back to my weekly MLB power rankings piece! It's been over a week since we last checked in around the league since I took the All-Star Break week off, and a lot has happened in terms of teams moving up and down the rankings! Remember, when I do my rankings, I factor in past […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Mason Miller, Walker Buehler, Joe Musgrove, Dane Dunning, Robbie Ray, and more

With the 2024 MLB season slowly inching toward crunch time, there are still plenty of injuries all over the league that are sure to affect fantasy baseball lineups. That said, let's take a look at injured pitchers Mason Miller, Walker Buehler, Joe Musgrove, Dane Dunning, Robbie Ray, and more This is our weekly edition of […]

Fantasy Baseball Lineup Notes: Batting Order, Platoons, and Playing Time Changes - Week 18

It's Week 18 in the fantasy baseball world. Wild things continue to happen, most specifically my Colorado Rockies putting up 20 runs against the Boston Red Sox. When you're a fan of the purple pinstripes, you don't get many opportunities to relish these kinds of moments. And while it doesn't make up for the 2007 […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/26/24) - Today's Top Lineups

There are several exciting series in baseball on Friday, including the Mets hosting the Braves and the Yankees taking on the Red Sox. A busy slate also leaves us with a lot of options to consider on DraftKings and FanDuel. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on […]

Tyler Ferguson Collects First Career Save

With closer Mason Miller (finger) on the injured list, the Oakland Athletics turned to relief pitcher Tyler Ferguson, who collected his first career save in Thursday's victory versus the Los Angeles Angels. Ferguson worked a clean 1-2-3 inning, striking out Kevin Pillar and Logan O'Hoppe before getting Nolan Schanuel to fly out. The 30-year-old made […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash (Week 18): Redraft Rankings

The All-Star break is now in the rearview mirror and we're beginning the stretch run of the 2024 fantasy baseball season. If you're still in the hunt for the championship or money spot in your league(s), you need to keep your foot on the pedal and finish the next two months strong. Stashing prospects isn't […]

Lawrence Butler Stays Scorching Hot

Oakland Athletics outfield Lawrence Butler continued his insane July on Thursday, going 2-for-5 with a homer and a double. Butler drove in a pair and scored twice to round out his stat line. He now has a ridiculous July line with a .413 AVG, 19 runs, nine homers, 26 RBI, and two steals. Given that […]

Mason Miller Goes On Injured List With Fractured Pinkie

The Oakland Athletics will place All-Star closer Mason Miller (finger) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a fracture of the fifth metacarpal (pinkie) in his left hand, according to a source. It's a non-pitching injury that Miller suffered after pounding a padded training room table in frustration following Monday night's win over the […]

When Will Christian Yelich Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich was on pace to have another excellent season in 2024. Through 73 this summer, the former first-round pick has held an excellent .315/.406/.504 line with 11 home runs, 42 RBI, 21 stolen bases, and a 40:58 BB:K ratio. His underlying metrics are quite impressive, such as his 46.7% hard-hit rate, […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/25/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! After we skipped a Thursday due to the All-Star break, MLB DFS is back with a six-game slate throughout the afternoon. The slate starts with a lunchtime battle between the Padres and Nationals at 12:05 p.m. EDT before ending on the West Coast in a classic NL West showdown with the Giants and […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Buys (Week 18): Hot Pitchers to Sustain Success?

Finding viable starting pitching options on the waiver wire isn’t easy, especially in deeper fantasy baseball leagues. Injuries haven’t helped things, thinning the pool of viable targets. As managers make a push for a fantasy title, streaming the right pitchers down the stretch could be key. Are Drew Thorpe, Luis L. Ortiz, Andrew Heaney, Kyle […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Week 18 (2024)

Bring it in for the first look of the second half at our weekly rest-of-season series that looks at my top 101 SP Baller Ranks breakdown. We're coming off of the short All-Star week so I'm going to look ahead to the trade deadline and discuss some potential targets and their impact. Scroll on for […]

Ross Stripling To Be Activated And Start On Thursday

Oakland Athletics right-hander Ross Stripling (elbow) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Thursday's series opener on the road in Anaheim against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels, according to manager Mark Kotsay. Not only was Stripling not a viable fantasy option in mixed fantasy leagues earlier this year before his injury, but […]

Seth Brown Goes Yard In Victory

Oakland Athletics first baseman Seth Brown went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's victory versus the division rival Houston Astros. Brown was one of five Athletics to round the bases in the contest and is now up to eight homers on the season with 20 RBI and a .197 batting average. At this […]

Lawrence Butler Falls Single Short Of The Cycle On Tuesday

Oakland A's outfielder Lawrence Butler had a big game in his team's 8-2 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday. Butler went 3-for-4 with a double, a triple, a homer, a walk, two runs, and two RBI to help power his team to the win. The 24-year-old outfielder is putting together a solid season, hitting […]

Brent Rooker Homers On Tuesday

Oakland A's DH Brent Rooker continued his power surge in an 8-2 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday. Rooker went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk to help power Oakland to the win over their division rivals. The 29-year-old kicked off the scoring in the game, launching a two-run shot in the […]

Henry Bolte Solid Through First Look At Double-A

Oakland Athletics outfield prospect Henry Bolte has performed quite well through his first look at Double-A ball. Across the small 14-game stint, the former second-round selection has held a .241/.333/.328 line with one home run, four RBI, and seven swiped bags. Currently, Bolte is riding a three-game hitting streak and has posted five multi-game hit […]

Latest MLB Trade Rumors: 2024 Fantasy Baseball

The MLB trade deadline is rapidly approaching. With so many teams still in the hunt for a playoff spot, there could be an abundance of buyers this year. That means that the few teams that have decided to be sellers could get significant returns for some of their players. Whether a team is looking for […]

Hogan Harris Lowers ERA To 2.98 In Victory

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Hogan Harris earned his second victory of the season with a strong performance versus the Houston Astros on Monday. Harris tossed 6 2/3 scoreless innings, while allowing seven hits, two walks and striking out seven. The performance lowered his ERA to 2.98 on the season. Despite his low ERA, his xERA […]

Fantasy Baseball Frauds? Buy/Sell On Standout Performers Including Rece Hinds, Juan Yepez

We have hit the stretch run in fantasy baseball. There are some hitters who enter it locked in at the plate, a few of which have come out of nowhere to shine. What should we do about the players who are on unexpected heaters? Should fantasy managers add them and try to take advantage of […]

Nick Kurtz Puts Pen To Paper

The Oakland Athletics have agreed to terms with first baseman Nick Kurtz, the fourth overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. The first baseman winds up signing for around $1.4 million under the slot value, but will still come home with a cool $7 million signing bonus. Not too bad for the 21-year-old out of […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/23/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! After we skipped a Tuesday due to the All-Star game, MLB DFS is back with a bang and an 11-game slate. We've got the Subway Series between the Mets and Yankees to kick us off at 7:05 p.m. EDT before another 10 games take us through the remainder of the evening.  Garrett Crochet is one […]

Ross Stripling Set For Bullpen Session

Oakland Athletics right-hander Ross Stripling (elbow), who is working his way back from a strained right pitching elbow, was set to throw a bullpen session on either Monday or Tuesday after a five-inning minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Las Vegas last Friday. Stripling got up to 52 pitches in his latest rehab start for the […]

Luis Medina Seeking Second Opinion

Oakland Athletics right-hander Luis Medina (elbow) is seeking a second opinion on his sprained right elbow that has damage to the UCL to determine whether he needs surgery. Medina has been sidelined since July 13 with the injury and could miss the rest of the 2024 campaign, even if he manages to avoid going under […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/22/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Good tidings and happy Monday! Tonight we have a nine-game slate that looks to be a lot of fun. We do have a Coors game to worry about, meaning we will have to decide what we want to do with that game (play or fade) before making any other decisions. Austin Gomber is on the […]