Spencer Schwellenbach - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 18)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues CALL-UP ETA: Already on Active Roster ANALYSIS: Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach made his major league debut earlier this year after having a 1.80 ERA across eight starts at High-A and Double-A in 2024. Despite struggling in his first few starts with the Braves, Schwellenbach has looked much better on […]

Hayden Birdsong - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 18)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues CALL-UP ETA: Already On Active Roster ANALYSIS: The San Francisco Giants already called up their No. 4 prospect, Hayden Birdsong, earlier this year after a strong showing in the minors in 2024. The right-hander had a 2.51 ERA and 75 strikeouts in 13 starts at Double-A and Triple-A. The […]

Nacho Alvarez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 18)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July 22 ANALYSIS: It was only a matter of time until Atlanta Braves' No. 5 prospect, Ignacio Alvarez, got his shot in the big leagues. He was hitting .336 with seven home runs, six doubles, and 24 RBI across 28 games at Triple-A Gwinnett, and the Braves […]

Paul Goldschmidt Hitting Seventh Again On Monday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt will start and hit seventh in the team's series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cardinals have dropped Goldschmidt down in the order amid his rough slump at the plate. The veteran is hitting just .200 (16-for-80) with four home runs, four doubles, and six RBI over the […]

Jesus Sanchez Sitting Monday With Southpaw Starting

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the New York Mets with southpaw David Peterson starting. Sanchez has struggled against left-handed pitching this year, hitting just .135 (7-for-52) with one double and one home run, so his absence from the lineup makes sense. Bryan De La Cruz will […]

Ryan Bliss Optioned To Triple-A; Jason Vosler Called Up

The Seattle Mariners optioned infielder Ryan Bliss after the team's 6-4 win over the Houston Astros on Sunday and called up Jason Vosler to take his spot on the roster. Bliss has struggled in his first year in the big leagues, hitting just .220 with one home run, three doubles, and seven RBI across 31 […]

Joe Musgrove Out At Least Another Month

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (elbow) has made progress since landing on the injured list with an elbow injury on June 1. He threw his second bullpen session on Saturday, putting the right-hander in a good spot heading into August. However, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune says that Musgrove "isn't coming […]

Is Jonathon Brooks Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

The Carolina Panthers selected running back Jonathon Brooks in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Despite coming off a torn ACL in his final college season at Texas, Brooks was the first running back selected in the draft. The 20-year-old rushed for 1,139 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2023 before tearing his ACL […]

Will The Broncos Release Javonte Williams or Samaje Perine? Fantasy Football Rumors

The Denver Broncos went through a lot of changes this offseason, including letting go of both safety Justin Simmons and quarterback Russell Wilson. The team replaced Wilson with Bo Nix -- who they drafted in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.  However, more changes could be on the horizon, as Denver could cut […]

The Top First Half Waiver Wire Gems For Fantasy Baseball (2024)

Every season, some players fly under the radar in drafts and become huge waiver wire pickups. As young players break out and veterans continue to prove themselves, those waiver gems can come unexpectedly. However, picking up the right ones early in the year could go a long way for your fantasy team.  There have been a […]

Biggest Fantasy Baseball Busts Of The First Half (2024)

The All-Star break has come and gone, and now is the perfect time to evaluate where players stand heading into the second half of the season. There have been plenty of players who have exceeded exceptions in the first half, including Jarren Duran, Steven Kwan, Garrett Crochet, Alec Bohm, and Jurickson Profar. However, there have […]

Fantasy Football RBs Set To Fall Short Of Their ADP In 2024

More and more fantasy football managers are passing on running backs in the early rounds of fantasy drafts. That has certainly been the case in 2024 drafts, as only four running backs have an ADP inside the top 13 (Christian McCaffrey, Breece Hall, Bijan Robinson, and Jahmyr Gibbs).  With more injuries to the running back […]

Fantasy Baseball Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my catchers fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 18 of the 2024 MLB season. This week, we'll take a look at catchers such as Gabriel Moreno, Shea Langeliers, and Tyler Stephenson.  All three of those catchers are rostered in 40% or less of Yahoo! leagues, so they should be available on waivers if […]

Is Ricky Pearsall Injured or Healthy? Fantasy Football Injury Update

The San Francisco 49ers selected Ricky Pearsall with the 31st overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Many fans were surprised by that pick, considering the team already has Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel Sr. in the passing game.  Pearsall, though, brings another element to this San Francisco offense. He totaled 65 catches for 965 yards […]

Fantasy Football QBs Set To Fall Short Of Their ADP In 2024

Quarterbacks are the most important position in fantasy football. They usually score the most points for your fantasy team every week and could single-handedly help you win a fantasy football championship.  Some would say that grabbing one of the top quarterbacks like Josh Allen or Jalen Hurts is the correct strategy in fantasy, while others […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Week 18 (2024)

It's crazy that we are already more than halfway done with the MLB regular season. With the All-Star break now officially over, it's time to help your fantasy team get to the playoffs by buying low or selling high on certain players.  Since the beginning of this week had no games, I will be looking […]

Will Brandon Aiyuk Be Traded? Top-3 Landing Spots For Aiyuk This Offseason

Since being drafted in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has established himself as a top playmaker in the league. He has totaled at least 75 catches and 1,000 yards in each of the last two seasons. In 2023, Aiyuk totaled 75 catches for a career-high […]

The Most Undervalued Fantasy Football Player from Every NFC Team (2024)

Fantasy football is all about value. Taking a player three rounds earlier than where he is going in drafts likely won't work out in the long run. Of course, there are exceptions to that rule, like if fantasy managers took Rachaad White a couple of rounds earlier last year.  Sometimes, reaching for players is also […]

Bubba Chandler - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 18)

BALLER MOVE: Monitor in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: 2025 ANALYSIS: Since being drafted in the third round of the 2021 MLB Draft, Pittsburgh Pirates' top prospect, Bubba Chandler, has shown his potential in the minors. In 2022, he finished with a 2.61 ERA in 14 appearances (11 starts) at rookie ball and Single-A. Then, last year, […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low? (Week 17)

We have officially made it to the All-Star break. With several days off until the next game, now is the perfect time to really evaluate your team. As we head into the middle of July, fantasy baseball managers should be ready to make some tough decisions in the coming weeks.  Is it time to get […]

Michael Toglia - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 17)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Since making his major league debut in 2022, Colorado Rockies first baseman Michael Toglia has had his fair share of struggles at the plate. He hit .216 across 31 games in 2022, and he finished with a .163 average last season. This year, […]

Lawrence Butler - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 17)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 13% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It has been a rough year for Oakland A's outfielder Lawrence Butler. He was hitting just .179 through May 13, and the A's decided to send him down to Triple-A to work on things. But since being called back up on June 18, […]

Tyrone Tracy Jr., Kimani Vidal, Audric Estime - 2024 Fantasy Football Running Back Outlooks

Most Day 3 running backs selected in the NFL Draft usually have to wait a couple of years to get their opportunity. That was certainly the case for running backs like Chase Brown, Evan Hull, and Israel Abanikanda in the 2023 NFL Draft.  However, Tyrone Tracy Jr., Kimani Vidal, and Audric Estime could all see […]

Luke McCaffrey, Jermaine Burton, Malachi Corley - 2024 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Outlooks

Taking a chance on a rookie wide receiver in the later round of drafts could pay off in fantasy, especially when those wideouts went on Day 2 or Day 3 in the NFL Draft. Just look at what Amon-Ra St. Brown did as a rookie in 2021 and what Puka Nacua did last year in […]

Fantasy Baseball Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my catchers fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 17 of the 2024 MLB season. This week, we'll take a look at catchers such as Keibert Ruiz, Patrick Bailey, and Tyler Stephenson.  Some catchers who have appeared on this list in the past have become consistent fantasy options, while others were more short-term pickups. […]

Worst Fantasy Football Picks At Each Position - Sneaky Bust Candidates for 2024

Every season, it is important to avoid drafting fantasy football busts in the early round of drafts. Sometimes, though, it is too hard to see it coming because outside factors play a part in that. In 2023, players like Austin Ekeler, Ja'Marr Chase, Garrett Wilson, and Tony Pollard all disappointed.  All four of those players […]

Should I Stash Max Meyer In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 17)

Since being drafted third overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, Miami Marlins' No. 3 prospect, Max Meyer, has proved he can be a great pitcher in the majors. In 2021, he finished with a 2.27 ERA and 130 strikeouts across 22 starts at Double-A and Triple-A. Then, in 2022, Meyer had a 3.69 ERA across […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Week 17 (2024)

The All-Star break is the best time for fantasy baseball managers to evaluate their team. Whether your team is at the top of the standings or fighting for one of the final playoff spots, now is the perfect time to upgrade your roster to position yourself better in August/September. This brief time off due to […]

Three Sneaky Super Bowl Contenders in 2024 - NFL Season Outlook and Predictions

Every season, there are teams in the NFL that exceed expectations. In 2021, it was both the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams. Both those teams had the quarterback play and talent to get to the Super Bowl, but very few people actually predicted either to make it.  Last season, it was teams like the […]

Fantasy Football All-Value Team - 2024 Fantasy Football Draft Values and Targets

Value goes a long way in fantasy football. Selecting a player in the late round who goes on to finish top 10 at their respective position is huge for your fantasy team. Sometimes, those value picks turn out to be a big reason why your team makes it to the playoffs or wins it all. Last […]