Spencer Arrighetti- Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in AL-only Leagues ROSTERED IN: 13% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Houston Astros prospect Spencer Arrighetti made his major league debut on Wednesday against the red-hot Kansas City Royals.  The No. 3 prospect in the Houston pipeline struggled as he threw only three innings and surrendered seven earned runs, seven hits, and three walks. […]

Who is the Oakland Athletics' Closer? Fantasy Baseball Saves Outlook

The Oakland Athletics are off to a rough 3-7 start to open the 2024 season. While their bullpen may not see many save opportunities throughout the season, a closer who can see double-digit chances is still valuable. Currently, the A’s have not had a save opportunity, so analyzing who will be given the first call […]

Reid Detmers- Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers has been off to a dazzling start to the 2024 season. On March 31, Detmers threw five innings of one-run ball against the Baltimore Orioles and followed that with a six-inning one-run performance against the Boston Red […]

Austin Riley Hits Two-Run Shot On Sunday To Complete Series Sweep

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley launched his second home run of the season to power the Braves to a series sweep over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Riley was held without a hit until the eighth inning when he launched a two-run shot to center field off Miguel Castro to score Ozzie Albies. The 27-year-old came […]

Zack Gelof Crushes First Long Ball Of 2024

Oakland Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof had a dominant day at the plate on Sunday, going 4-5 with nine total bases. Gelof wasted no time hitting an RBI triple in the top of the first to score Abraham Toro and then would eventually cross home plate off a JJ Bleday single. In the second, Gelof […]

Edwin Diaz Earns Second Save On Sunday

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz earned his second save of the season by throwing a clean ninth inning. The right-handed pitcher struck out Jake Fraley on a foul tip on his first out, got Luke Maile to fly out to center field for the second, and tallied his second punch out against Nick […]

Dean Kremer Throws Seven Sharp Innings in Series Finale

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer threw seven innings of one-run ball in a 3-2 loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. Kremer kept the Bucs at bay as he allowed five hits and one unearned run with six strikeouts. Kremer looked sharp across the first four frames, only allowing three hits. In the fifth, […]

Brent Rooker Leaves Sunday’s Game With Abdominal Soreness

Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker left Sunday's game with abdominal soreness, per Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. Rooker struck out twice off Jack Flaherty before exiting the game. Rooker was replaced by Lawrence Butler, who hit a single in the top of the fifth inning. The Athletics are off on Monday as they travel […]

Michael Conforto Batting Cleanup On Sunday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Michael Conforto will be batting cleanup for the fifth time this season. The left-handed bat will face San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Matt Waldron in the rubber match of the three-game set on Sunday. Conforto has been swinging a hot bat to open the season with a dominant .382/.432/.765 stat line. […]

Tanner Houck Looks To Continue Strong Start

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck will make his second start of the 2024 season on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels. Houck was dominant in his first start, throwing six shutout innings with three hits, no walks, and ten punchouts against the Oakland Athletics. Houck relied heavily on two pitches, a sinker, and […]

Ryan Pepiot Eyes Bounce-Back Performance On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot will look to get his 2024 season back on track as he makes his second start against the Colorado Rockies in Coors Field on Sunday. Pepiot struggled in his Rays debut on April 1 as he surrendered six earned runs, four hits, and four walks across five ⅔ […]

Randy Arozarena Out Of Sunday’s Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena will ride pine in Sunday's series finale against the Colorado Rockies. The left fielder has struggled at the plate to open the 2024 campaign with a pedestrian .206/.270/.382 stat line with two home runs and two stolen bases. The 29-year-old is out of the starting lineup for the first […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 3 (Apr 8 - Apr 14)

The first full baseball week is underway, and if you already have an interest in tweaking with your team, then you came to the right place. This fantasy baseball FAAB waiver wire pickups series will be looking at Week 3 -- April 8 through April 14 -- and will point out free agents to target […]

Justin Foscue- Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in deeper leagues/ AL-only ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Texas Rangers called up infield prospect Justin Foscue from Triple-A Round Rock following the injury of third baseman Josh Jung. The former All-Star is slated to miss approximately 8-10 weeks of play, making Foscue an intriguing waiver wire target. The former […]

Dinelson Lamet Designated For Assignment

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Dinelson Lamet was designated for assignment on Saturday as the Dodgers recalled right-handed pitcher Gus Varland. Varland struggled in the major leagues last season as he posted a 6.64 ERA and 2.11 WHIP across 20 ⅓ innings. Lamet pitched only 4 ⅓ innings for the Dodgers this season to the […]

Luis Robert Jr. Hits The 10-Day IL

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (hip) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a right hip flexor strain. The White Sox recalled infielder Lenyn Sosa from Triple-A as a result. Robert posted a .214/.241/.500 stat line with one stolen base over the opening week that was highlighted by a two-home […]

Spencer Strider's MRI Reveals UCL Damage

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (elbow) reported discomfort in his throwing elbow following his start on Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Strider underwent an MRI on Saturday, and it revealed UCL damage in his right elbow. This is a crushing blow as Strider was often the first starting pitcher taken in fantasy drafts and […]

Brent Rooker Stays Hot At The Plate

Oakland Athletics outfielder/designated hitter Brent Rooker went 2-4 en route to a 4-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Rooker launched his second home run in as many games in the top of the first to score Zack Gelof. The 29-year-old then knocked an RBI single in the eighth inning to bring in Gelof […]

Jonathan Loaisiga To Have Season Ending UCL Surgery

New York Yankees relief pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga is set to have season-ending surgery on his UCL due to a forearm strain. The right-handed pitcher was placed on the 60-day injured list yesterday, and this recent news confirms that he will not pitch again this season. The 29-year-old was also battling shoulder injuries most of last […]

MLB Prospect Performances That Matter for 2024 Fantasy Baseball (Week 2)

The minor league baseball season is underway, and many well-known prospects are already making their case for an MLB debut later this summer. However, the question is, do these performances truly matter for this season? How easy will it be for this prospect to reach the big leagues, and are they worth stashing on your […]

Christian Scott Tallies Nine Punchouts Across Four Innings In Triple-A Debut

New York Mets pitching prospect Christian Scott tallied an eye-catching nine strikeouts and 19 swings-and-misses in his Triple-A debut on Thursday. Scott was given the start but was on a short leash as he threw just four innings of three-run ball with five hits and no walks. The former fifth-round selection pitched across several levels […]

Tyler Black Posts Second Multi-Hit Game Of The Season

Milwaukee Brewers second base prospect Tyler Black went 3-for-5 on Thursday with two singles and a double in an extra-innings victory for Triple-A Nashville. This was the 23-year-old's second multi-hit performance of the season, and he currently has an overall .304/.393/.435 slash line. Black has yet to swipe a bag this season, which is quite […]

Coby Mayo Hits Game-Winning Home Run On Thursday

Baltimore Orioles third base prospect Coby Mayo launched the tie-breaking home run in the top of the ninth inning to power Triple-A Norfolk to their fifth victory of the season. The former fourth-round pick has been off to an electric start to the season and is making a case for an early-season call-up. The third […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong Tallies Three Hits On Thursday

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong went 3-5 in Thursday's victory. The outfielder launched his first home run of the season in the bottom of the first. Then in the seventh inning, Crow-Armstrong laced a single, swiped second base, and crossed home plate on a passed ball. To cap the night off, the 22-year-old hit […]

Drew Smyly- Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds

BALLER MOVE: Add in NL-Only Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Chicago Cubs will be without their ace, Justin Steele, through the entire month of April with a strained hamstring. As a result, the Cubs will need to look to their bullpen or their system to find a replacement. Drew Smyly, who began […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 2

The first full baseball weekend is underway, and if you already have an interest in tweaking your team, then you came to the right place. This fantasy baseball FAAB waiver wire pickups series will be looking at Week 2 -- April 1 through April 7 -- and will point out what free agents to target […]

Victor Scott II Batting Eighth In Opening Day Lineup

St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Victor Scott II is slotted to bat eighth on Opening Day on Thursday on the road as he faces up against Tyler Glasnow and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Scott was named to the major-league roster earlier this week as a result of Dylan Carlson (shoulder) being placed on the injured […]

Alex Bregman Batting Cleanup Against The New York Yankees

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman will be batting cleanup on Opening Day as he faces southpaw Nestor Cortes and the New York Yankees. Bregman was a popular target in drafts this offseason with an ADP of 59.0. The 29-year-old has been a staple in the Houston lineup for several seasons and should once again […]

Maikel Garcia Leading Off For Kansas City

Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia is slotted in the lead-off spot as he faces the Minnesota Twins and Pablo Lopez on Opening Day. This is a promising sign for the young 24-year-old as he will have plenty of opportunities to score as Bobby Witt Jr., Vinnie Pasquantino, and Salvador Perez are batting behind […]

Mike Ford Signs Deal With Reds

First baseman Mike Ford officially signed a deal with the Cincinnati Reds after agreeing to a minor-league deal earlier this offseason. Ford is slotted to be in a bench role while Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Jeimer Candelario hold down first and third base, respectively. The veteran could slot into the lineup to provide injury relief throughout […]