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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 […]
Andy Smith 9 months agoRandy 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 […]
Andy Smith 9 months agoFAAB 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 […]
Andy Smith 9 months agoJustin 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 […]
Andy Smith 9 months agoDinelson 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 […]
Andy Smith 9 months agoLuis 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 […]
Andy Smith 9 months agoSpencer 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 […]
Andy Smith 9 months agoBrent 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 […]
Andy Smith 9 months agoJonathan 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 […]
Andy Smith 9 months agoMLB 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 […]
Andy Smith 9 months agoChristian 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 […]
Andy Smith 9 months agoTyler 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 […]
Andy Smith 9 months agoCoby 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 […]
Andy Smith 9 months agoPete 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 […]
Andy Smith 9 months agoDrew 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 […]
Andy Smith 9 months agoFAAB 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 […]
Andy Smith 9 months agoVictor 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 […]
Andy Smith 10 months agoAlex 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 […]
Andy Smith 10 months agoMaikel 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 […]
Andy Smith 10 months agoMike 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 […]
Andy Smith 10 months agoEdouard Julien Riding Pine On Opening Day
Minnesota Twins second baseman Edouard Julien will have to wait to make his 2024 debut as Kyle Farmer will man second base. The left-handed bat looks to be on the strong side of a platoon role for now as the Twins are facing southpaw Cole Ragans today. However, with the talent that Julien flashed last […]
Andy Smith 10 months agoBryan Reynolds In Opening Day Lineup
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds (back) was dealing with back discomfort earlier in the week but is confirmed to be starting in the Opening Day lineup on Thursday against the Miami Marlins and left-hander Jesus Luzardo, batting in the two-hole. The switch-hitter was held out of the final three games of spring training. Reynolds will […]
Andy Smith 10 months agoConnor Joe Leading Off For The Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Connor Joe will man right field and will be leading off for the Pirates Opening Day game on Thursday against the Miami Marlins. Joe will get the call as the Pirates face southpaw Jesus Luzardo. If the 31-year-old can get off to a hot start, he could be the everyday leadoff man […]
Andy Smith 10 months agoPost-Draft FAAB: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups
Are you looking for some strategy on how and on whom to spend your FAAB budget throughout the baseball season? Stay tuned to this weekly series, which will pinpoint some potential free-agent targets and discuss how much of your budget should be spent on them. Baseball is a long season. For the next 26 weeks, […]
Andy Smith 10 months ago3 Breakout Hitters for Fantasy Baseball Drafts - NL Edition (2024)
"Breakout" is a common term in the fantasy community during the draft season to describe young players who have the potential to succeed in the upcoming season and produce well above their average draft position. These players are usually relatively young and have just begun to scratch the surface of their professional careers. They also […]
Andy Smith 10 months agoWhen is Jasson Dominguez Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update
The top prospect in the Yankees system and 41st overall prospect made the most of a major league debut last season. In his small eight-game sample size, the outfielder who has been deemed “The Martian” hit .258/.303/.677 with four long balls and one swiped bag. The switch-hitter looked quite comfortable in the majors but was […]
Andy Smith 10 months agoTwo-Catcher Leagues: 3 Fantasy Baseball Catcher Draft Targets (2024)
When playing in two-catcher fantasy baseball leagues, your pre-draft strategy can significantly differ from one-catcher leagues. Instead of just highlighting a few names at the catcher position, you now have to double that just to ensure you draft two players you are comfortable with. Another caveat is how much you should push catchers up your […]
Andy Smith 10 months agoWhen is Kevin Gausman Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update
The Blue Jay ace was a consensus top 5 pitcher entering the off-season but has seen his ADP drop since he was diagnosed with right arm fatigue earlier this off-season. However, the Blue Jay has begun to make significant progress in his recovery process and is making a case to return to the rotation much […]
Andy Smith 10 months agoWhen is Jacob deGrom Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update
Jacob deGrom was considered one of, if not the most dominant, pitchers of the past decade. The former New York Met won back-to-back Cy Young Awards in 2018 and 2019 and was elected to four National League All-Star teams. During his dominant stretch from 2018 to 2020, he maintained a WHIP of under 1.00 and […]
Andy Smith 10 months agoBreakout Hitters And Pitchers For Fantasy Baseball Drafts - AL Edition (2024)
"Breakout" is a common term used around the fantasy community during the draft season. These players are usually fairly young and have just begun to scratch the surface of their professional careers. They have also had a relatively high prospect pedigree, further raising their potential ceiling. The most important note about a "breakout" is that […]
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