Max Schuemann On Base Four Times Saturday

Oakland Athletics shortstop Max Schuemann broke out with his first career four-hit day in Saturday's 11-9 victory over the Braves. The 26-year-old went 4-for-4 with three singles, a double, one RBI, and three runs scored. Since May 11 (19 games), Schuemann is hitting .309 (21-for-68) with two home runs, eight RBI, 10 runs scored, and […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 10)

Is your fantasy baseball team in need of a boost in a specific category? Maybe it's a shot in the arm in runs scored or an influx of RBI? Monitoring how well you are performing in each offensive category and addressing those categories in need throughout the season is a great way to keep your […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/2/24) - 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 […]

Brent Rooker Launches 12th Home Run, Logs Four RBI

Oakland A's outfielder Brent Rooker went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Saturday's 11-9 win over the Atlanta Braves. Rooker took Chris Sale deep for a two-run shot in the top of the fourth inning to put the Braves up 8-3. It was his 12th long ball of the season. He later […]

Miguel Andujar Raps Out Four Hits In Win Over Braves

Oakland A's outfielder Miguel Andujar had his third multi-hit game this week on Saturday, going 4-for-5 with a homer and four RBI in an 11-9 win at the Atlanta Braves. Andujar hit a three-run blast off Braves hurler Chris Sale in the second inning and added a game-clinching RBI single in the eighth. He's been […]

Dany Jimenez Records First Save of 2024 As A's Hold Off Braves

Oakland A's reliever Dany Jimenez pitched a scoreless ninth inning to record his first save of the season in the A's 11-9 win at the Atlanta Braves on Saturday. Jimenez allowed one hit and one walk yet provided a save as regular closer Mason Miller, who pitched two innings on Thursday, was given an extra […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (May 27 - June 2)

Welcome to our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 10 - Monday, May 27 through Sunday, June 2. How are your fantasy teams faring with nearly two months of baseball behind us? Do you know how to proceed with your rotation for the week? Not to worry, we're here to help as always and […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/1/24) - Today's Top Lineups

It's June already! When did that happen? We begin June with a pretty nice nine-game slate for us. It's nice to have a uniform main slate on DraftKings and FanDuel. It doesn't always happen that way. This week, the main slate is nine games on both sites and starts mid-afternoon. What more could you want? […]

A's Recall Dany Jimenez

The Oakland Athletics officially placed right-hander Lucas Erceg (forearm) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to May 26) on Friday and recalled right-hander Dany Jimenez and left-hander Brady Basso from Triple-A Las Vegas in corresponding moves. The A's also optioned right-hander Tyler Ferguson to Vegas and outrighted infielder Tyler Nevin to Vegas after he was […]

Shea Langeliers Sitting On Friday

Oakland Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers is out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Fantasy managers don't need to panic as this appears to be a routine rest day for Langeliers. In his absence, Kyle McCann will cover behind the plate and bat sixth versus right-hander Reynaldo Lopez. McCann has […]

2024 MLB Power Rankings: Week 10

We head into the weekend of Week 10 with several teams surging and others starting to fade. Championships aren't won in June, but they certainly can be lost. Many of the mediocre teams in the middle of our rankings have to start making a move, or risk being buried too deep in the standings in […]

Luis Medina Could Return This Weekend

Oakland Athletics right-hander Luis Medina (knee) gave up two runs and struck out six in 3 2/3 innings in his third minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, throwing 44 of his 72 pitches for strikes. Medina's fastball averaged 97 mph and topped out at 100.2 mph. He rejoined the big-league club on […]

Paul Blackburn Still In A Walking Boot

Oakland Athletics right-hander Paul Blackburn (foot) was still in a walking boot as of Tuesday. Manager Mark Kotsay said that Blackburn will probably be re-evaluated when the team returns to Oakland to open its next homestand on June 4 against the division-rival Seattle Mariners. Blackburn was placed on the injured list with a right-foot stress […]

Joe Boyle Allows Four Runs In Second Rehab Start

Oakland Athletics right-hander Joe Boyle (back) allowed four runs on four hits while walking four and striking out three in 2 1/3 innings in his second minor-league rehab start for Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday. He threw 25 of his 43 pitches for strikes and averaged 100.1 mph with his four-seam fastball, which he threw […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Masyn Winn, Nolan Gorman, Ben Brown, Spencer Schwellenbach, Reed Garrett

Hey, RotoBallers! We are back at RotoBaller HQ with more fantasy baseball waiver wire articles. Today, we will review our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings list for Week 10 -- May 27 through June 2 -- to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. The […]

Hogan Harris Racks Up Seven K's

Making his third appearance of the season and first start, Oakland Athletics pitcher Hogan Harris held his own in a no-decision versus the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. Harris went 5 2/3 innings and allowed four hits, three runs (one earned), three walks and recorded seven strikeouts on the afternoon. Harris has pitched as both […]

Fantasy Baseball Lineup Notes: Batting Order, Platoons, and Playing Time Changes - Week 10

We're onto Week 10 in the fantasy baseball world. Wild things continue to happen in baseball, including my Rockies winning back-to-back series against two of the best teams in the majors. Condolences to Guardians and Phillies fans, but due to losing a series to the 2024 Colorado Rockies, your teams are now up for relegation […]

Mason Miller Blows First Save On Thursday

Oakland Athletics closer Mason Miller is human after all, as he blew his first save of the season on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays. He entered the game in the ninth inning with a 4-3 lead, but Jose Siri took him deep for a solo shot to tie the game. Miller was a perfect […]

Lucas Erceg Headed To Injured List

Oakland Athletics reliever Lucas Erceg (forearm) is going to be placed on the injured list with forearm tightness, according to manager Mark Kotsay. The official transaction has not occurred yet but Erceg was already sent back to Oakland for additional testing. The exact severity of the injury should be known in a couple days. It […]

Hogan Harris Called Up To Start On Thursday

The Oakland Athletics recalled left-hander Hogan Harris from Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday and placed left-hander Kyle Muller (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to May 27) with left-shoulder tendonitis in a corresponding move. Harris is making the spot start for the A's on Thursday in the series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays. […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Edwin Diaz, Yu Darvish, Chris Bassitt, Gerrit Cole, Alek Manoah, Trevor Megill, and more

As we inch toward weekend MLB action, there are several key pitchers in the injuries headlines. Needless to say, absences will impact fantasy baseball lineups. That said, let's take a look at injured pitchers Edwin Diaz, Yu Darvish, Chris Bassitt, Gerrit Cole, Alek Manoah, Trevor Megill, and more. This is our weekly edition of fantasy […]

H2H Points League Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 10) - Hitters and Pitchers

At RotoBaller, we have you covered with points league pickups for the upcoming week on the weekends, but the world of fantasy baseball changes fast! What if you have a guy who suffered an injury, and most of the suggestions are gone? Our mid-week pickups are geared towards finding players on a hot streak and […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash (Week 10): Redraft Rankings

The prospect front continues to be rather quiet lately in terms of promotions. Over the last week or so, we've seen Marco Luciano return to the Majors, along with the promotions of Johnathan Rodriguez in Cleveland and Ryan Bliss in Seattle, but that's about it. In fact, the biggest prospect name to change levels was […]

Luis Medina Looks Better On Tuesday

Oakland Athletics right-hander Luis Medina (knee) gave up two earned runs on four hits while walking two, hitting two batters and striking out six in 3 2/3 innings in his third minor-league rehab start on Tuesday with Triple-A Las Vegas. Medina made his first start in the Arizona Complex League on May 15 and gave […]

Alex Wood To Start Playing Catch Saturday

After seeing team doctors in Oakland on May 14, Athletics left-hander Alex Wood (shoulder) was diagnosed with rotator-cuff tendonitis in his left shoulder and was expected to be shut down from throwing for at least 10 to 14 days from that date. Manager Mark Kotsay said on Tuesday that the plan is for Wood to […]

Ross Stripling Shut Down For 7-10 Days

Oakland Athletics right-hander Ross Stripling (elbow) landed on the injured list on May 25 with a right-elbow flexor strain one day after his start against the Houston Astros. Manager Mark Kotsay said on Tuesday that Stripling will not throw for seven to 10 days and the team will re-evaluate him after that period. It's already […]

J.D. Davis Going For X-Rays After Hit-By-Pitch

Oakland Athletics infielder J.D. Davis (hand) left the game early on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays in the seventh inning after being hit by a Zack Littell pitch on his left hand and he will undergo X-rays. Davis also had his right leg stepped on by outfielder Jonny DeLuca in the fifth inning. He […]

Florio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report (Week 10): Kimbrel, Duran, Diaz Bounce Back, Hoffman Elite

Happy Memorial Day to you all! Memorial Day is an important week in the fantasy baseball calendar not just because you get a day off of work to eat, drink, and watch plenty of baseball, but because we are officially two months into the season. A third of the way through the season is a […]

Mason Miller Records Save Tuesday Night

Oakland Athletics closer Mason Miller shut the door Tuesday night, recording his 11th save on the season with two strikeouts in a 3-0 shutout win against the Tampa Bay Rays. After retiring the first two batters in the inning via a strikeout and flyout, Miller made things interesting by allowing a single and a walk […]

Mitch Spence Earns Win In Scoreless Performance

Oakland Athletics pitcher Mitch Spence improved to 4-2 in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Rays. Spence pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing just one hit and one walk with four strikeouts. The 26-year-old started the season in the bullpen but has made three consecutive starts, compiling a solid 2.08 ERA with 12 strikeouts in 13 IP. […]