Will Jayden Daniels Start In Week 1? 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

Entering the 2023 college season, LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels was not regarded as a top prospect in the upcoming draft. However, after a dominant year for the Tigers, Daniels raised his draft stock and emerged as a top quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-3 quarterback threw for 3,812 yards and 40 touchdowns in 2023 while also […]

Brandon Nimmo Back In Starting Lineup On Monday 

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (intercostal) will return to the lineup on Monday and hit leadoff against the Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Cristopher Sanchez. Nimmo left Saturday's game early with right-intercostal irritation, and that injury also prevented him from starting on Sunday. However, the outfielder was feeling good enough to come off the bench […]

Wilyer Abreu Back In Lineup And Hitting Second

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu sat out the team's 3-2 win against the Washington Nationals on Sunday with a left-handed pitcher on the mound. But Abreu will return to the lineup and bat second in Monday's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 24-year-old hasn't seen many opportunities in the two-hole for Boston […]

Heston Kjerstad Optioned To Triple-A

The Baltimore Orioles optioned outfielder Heston Kjerstad to Triple-A ahead of their three-game set against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. Kjerstad was one of the hottest hitters at Triple-A this season, batting an absurd .349 with 10 home runs and 30 RBI in 21 games. As a result, the Orioles decided to call him […]

Jack Leiter Scheduled To Start On Tuesday

Texas Rangers rookie pitcher Jack Leiter is scheduled to start at home against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday. Despite struggling in his first two major league starts, it appears the Rangers will give Leiter another chance to prove himself on the mound. The right-hander gave up seven earned runs on eight hits in his first […]

The Orioles Are Calling Up Kyle Stowers

The Baltimore Orioles plan to call up outfielder Kyle Stowers from Triple-A Norfolk, according to Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic. This will be Stowers's third time up in the majors with the first two coming in 2022 and 2023. Both times, though, the outfielder struggled mightily at the plate. He is hitting just .207 with […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 8

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 8 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season (May 13 to May 19). We are at the point of the regular season where fantasy managers might have to make some tough calls on who to drop. Some decisions will be easier than others, but overall, it's never easy to drop a player who could eventually […]

Will J.J. McCarthy Start In Week 1? 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

The one goal for the Minnesota Vikings during the 2024 NFL Draft was to get their franchise quarterback. Well, after trading up one spot with the New York Jets to acquire the 10th overall pick, that finally became a reality. The Vikings used that selection to draft Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy. McCarthy will now have every […]

Zach Neto- Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: There are a few things to like about Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto heading into Week 8. For starters, he plays every day, which can't be said about other shortstops on the waiver wire. So, if you are in a weekly league or a max add league -- […]

Orelvis Martinez- Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 8)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 17% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It's only a matter of time until the Toronto Blue Jays call up infielder Orelvis Martinez. The Blue Jays are averaging just 3.7 runs per game in 2024 (seventh-fewest in the majors), and Martinez's arrival could give the team a spark on offense. The […]

RotoBaller's Week 8 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 edition of waiver wire pickups. Each week, I will go through several options at every position to determine which players fantasy managers should be looking to add. Most of these players listed below are either tearing it up at the plate or have pitched […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight: J.J. McCarthy

Quarterback J.J. McCarthy was a five-star prospect out of high school and committed to Michigan in 2019. McCarthy then went on to play three seasons with the Wolverines, where he was a starter for two years. In those two seasons, the 6-foot-3 signal-caller showcased his high IQ and arm strength. Those two qualities raised his draft stock […]

Fantasy Baseball Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8 (2024)

Welcome RotoBallers to our catcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 8 (May 13 - May 19). It's crazy to think that we are almost seven full weeks through the 2024 season. It has surely been a wild ride so far with injuries continuing to pile up fantasy managers, especially at the catcher position.  Sean Murphy (oblique) has practically been out the entire season, and Francisco Alvarez (thumb) is […]

James Conner, Trey Benson - Fantasy Football Outlook for Arizona Cardinals RBs in 2024

It was a fairly quiet offseason for the Arizona Cardinals after they went 4-13 last season. Their biggest offseason signing was offensive tackle Jonah Williams, who agreed to a two-year, $30 million deal. Other key names they signed were Justin Jones (three years, $30 million), Sean Murphy-Bunting (three years, $25.5 million), and Bilal Nichols (three years, $21 million). Despite […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Week 7 (2024)

Welcome RotoBallers to another edition of trade targets. Each week, this article will look at several players whom fantasy managers should trade for or get rid of in fantasy baseball. Now, something to keep in mind when reading this piece is that each league is different. So, buying low or selling high on certain players will vary based on your […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight: Brian Thomas Jr.

Former LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. entered the 2024 NFL Draft as one of the best prospects in the class. After struggling to put much production in his first two college seasons, Thomas broke out in a big way in his final college campaign in 2023. That year ultimately helped raise his draft stock. The Jacksonville […]

AJ Smith-Shawver - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes for Week 7 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Stash In 16+ Team Leagues CALL-UP ETA: 2024 ANALYSIS: Atlanta Braves' top prospect AJ Smith-Shawver could be a potential call-up in the coming months. Despite struggling in Triple-A to begin the season, the flame-throwing right-hander could enter the Braves' rotation at some point in 2024, especially with Spencer Strider (elbow) out for the season. AJ Smith-Shawver spins five scoreless […]

Dean Kremer - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 7)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 38% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Baltimore Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer has pitched well this season and should be rostered in more leagues moving forward. The right-hander is coming off his best start of the season against the Cincinnati Reds on May 5, where he allowed just one hit and one walk […]

Owen Caissie- Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 7)

BALLER MOVE: Stash In Dynasty Leagues CALL-UP ETA: 2025 ANALYSIS: Chicago Cubs' No. 3 prospect, Owen Caissie, continues to rake in the minors. In 2023, Caissie hit .289 with 22 home runs, 31 doubles, and 84 RBI in 120 games at Double-A. Now, this season at Triple-A, the left-handed slugger is hitting .277 with three HRs, eight doubles, and 21 […]

Is Travis Kelce or Sam LaPorta the TE1 in 2024 Fantasy Football?

The biggest question fantasy managers had to answer last season was how high is too high to select a tight end. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was the clear TE1 in fantasy heading into the 2023 season and was often drafted in the first round of fantasy drafts. However, Kelce did not finish as the TE1 last season, thanks […]

Fantasy Football Rookie Spotlight: Braelon Allen

Former Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen entered the 2024 NFL Draft as the youngest prospect in the class. Allen just turned 20 years old in January, which means he was just 17 years old when he started his college career in 2021. Despite the young age, Allen dominated in Wisconsin's backfield right away and eventually entered the […]

Steven Kwan Set To Miss Four Weeks With Hamstring Injury

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (hamstring) is expected to miss four weeks with an acute hamstring strain, according to Mandy Bell of MLB.com. Kwan left Saturday's 7-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels with hamstring tightness in the top of the fourth inning. However, an MRI revealed a strain for the outfielder, which will cause […]

Sam Moll Optioned To Triple-A Louisville

The Cincinnati Reds optioned left-handed pitcher Sam Moll to Triple-A Louisville on Monday. Moll has been great out of the bullpen for the Reds in 2024, allowing zero earned runs across five innings since making his season debut in late April. However, with Cincinnati needing a roster spot to officially activate Frankie Montas (forearm) for Tuesday's […]

Josh Lowe Activated From The 10-Day Injured List On Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (oblique/hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of the team's series opener against the Chicago White Sox on Monday. Lowe has battled through some injuries so far this season and spent most of spring training dealing with an oblique issue. Then, the outfielder felt some hamstring tightness […]

Tom Murphy Expected To Miss 4-6 Weeks With Knee Injury

San Francisco Giants catcher Tom Murphy (knee) is expected to miss the next four to six weeks with a left knee sprain, according to manager Bob Melvin. Murphy suffered the injury in Saturday's 14-3 loss against the Philadelphia Phillies and now will be out for the next couple of weeks after undergoing an MRI on […]

Jorge Soler Still Out Of Lineup On Monday

San Francisco Giants designated hitter Jorge Soler (shoulder) is not in the lineup for the team's series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. Soler is currently battling a shoulder issue, which also kept him out of action in Sunday's 5-4 loss. The slugger's shoulder injury doesn't appear to be a long-term issue. However, fantasy […]

Paul Skenes- Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets: Buy or Sell? (Week 7)

BALLER MOVE: Buy Paul Skenes ANALYSIS: Like the rest of the baseball world, fantasy managers should buy into the hype of the Pirates' top prospect, Paul Skenes. Skenes was selected first overall in the 2023 MLB Draft by Pittsburgh and quickly rose the minor league ranks over the past two seasons. The right-hander pitched at rookie ball, […]

Julio Rodriguez- Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets: Buy or Sell? (Week 7)

BALLER MOVE: Buy Julio Rodriguez ANALYSIS: There has been a recurring theme for Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez in his first three MLB seasons. He always seems to struggle out of the gate. In 2022, he had a .206 batting average with zero home runs and six RBI through the first 20 games. Then, last year, he […]

Connor Wong- Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 7)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 29% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Boston Red Sox catcher Connor Wong has been one of the most surprising players at the plate this season. Wong is currently hitting .346 with five HRs, 14 RBI, and three doubles in 23 games. This comes after a year in which the 27-year-old ended with a .235 […]

Slade Cecconi- Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 7)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 11% of Yahoo Leagues ANALYSIS: The Arizona Diamondbacks have had to lean on pitcher Slade Cecconi earlier than they expected to this season due to the injuries of Merrill Kelly (shoulder) and Eduardo Rodriguez (shoulder). Nonetheless, Cecconi has shown some positive things on the mound for the Diamondbacks […]