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Tyler Glasnow Assures He Will Pitch Before End Of Season
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow, out with elbow tendinitis since August 16th, shared with reporters today that he is "very confident" of a return before the end of the regular season. The veteran stated that his "priority"is to be ready for the postseason. Glasnow is 9-6 with a 3.49 ERA, a 0.95 WHIP, and […]
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Junior Caminero Homers Saturday In 11-4 Victory Over Padres
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero homered and knocked in three on Saturday, leading the Rays to an 11-4 win over the San Diego Padres. Caminero connected on his third home run off starter Randy Vazquez. The young rookie is now hitting .254 with three home runs, seven RBI, two stolen bases and seven […]
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Tarik Skubal Wins 16th, Strikes Out 200th Hitter In 2024
Detroit Tigers star lefthander Tarik Skubal won his 16th game Saturday afternoon, a 2-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox. In the process, Skubal also became the first major league pitcher to record 200 strikeouts in 2024. Skubal went eight innings, striking out eight batters and surrendering only one run, a first-inning home run to […]
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Andy Pages To Be Recalled On Sunday
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages will be recalled by the team on Sunday when rosters expand. The rookie has been in Triple-A for the last two weeks. On the season, Pages has hit .246 with nine home runs, 36 RBI, one stolen base and 54 runs scored in 394 plate appearances. It's hard to […]
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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 23)
Welcome back to our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitter category boosters for Week 23 of the 2024 MLB season -- free-agent hitters to consider adding to help boost your team in HR, SB, RBI, AVG, and runs. Today, we'll look at names like Spencer Torkelson, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and MJ Melendez. We are now getting to […]
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Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 23 (2024)
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 23 (August 26 - September 1). In this weekly piece, we search for starting pitchers rostered in less than 50% of Yahoo! leagues. With only a few weeks left to go, it's critical to assess what you need off the waiver […]
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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 22)
Welcome back to our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitter category boosters for Week 22 of the 2024 MLB season -- free-agent hitters to consider adding to help boost your team in HR, SB, RBI, AVG, and runs. Today, we'll look at names like Wilyer Abreu, JJ Bleday, and Tommy Edman. Each week, we are getting […]
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Connor Norby Homers Saturday
Miami Marlins second baseman and outfielder Connor Norby hit his first homer for the team on Saturday in a 14-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Norby was traded to the Marlins by the Baltimore Orioles in the Trevor Rogers acquisition at the trade deadline. In 20 at-bats over the last week, Norby has six hits, […]
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Zac Gallen Wins Saturday, Fans Nine Hitters
Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen beat the Boston Red Sox on Saturday afternoon 4-1, fanning nine hitters while surrendering two hits and four walks. Gallen is now 10-6 with a 3.65 ERA, a 1.30 WHIP, and 111 strikeouts in 116 innings. The veteran has battled inconsistency all season and is 1-1 with a 4.03 ERA […]
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Brent Rooker Homers Saturday In 9-5 Loss To Milwaukee
Oakland Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker homered and knocked in three runs on Saturday in a 9-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. It was his 30th home run, matching his total from 2023. The veteran outfielder is hitting .289 with 30 home runs, 87 RBI, seven stolen bases, and 62 runs scored. After hitting 11 home […]
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Tyler Glasnow Plays Catch Saturday, Team Confident Of Return This Season
Los Angeles Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow (elbow) played catch from 60 feet on Saturday, a key step as he fights to return from elbow tendinitis. Originally, manager Dave Roberts said he expected the ace to miss only the minimum of 15 days, but that will not happen. The timeline now appears to be two to […]
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J.P. Crawford Begins Rehab Assignment Saturday
Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford, who has been sidelined with a fractured pinky finger, began a rehab assignment on Saturday night. The veteran is hitting second and playing shortstop in Triple-A Tacoma. Crawford is hitting .204 with nine home runs, 32 RBI, five stolen bases, and 42 runs in 335 plate appearances at the major […]
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Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 22 (2024)
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 22 (August 19 - August 25). In this weekly piece, we search for starting pitchers rostered in less than 50% of Yahoo! leagues. These are SP options to consider that might be good additions to your fantasy roster, both short- and […]
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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 21)
Welcome back to our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitter category boosters for Week 21 of the 2024 MLB season -- free-agent hitters to consider adding to help boost your team in HR, SB, RBI, AVG, and runs. Today, we'll look at names like Michael Conforto, Brendan Rodgers, and more. Each week, you should be looking […]
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Hunter Brown Earns Win, Strikes Out Six Saturday
Houston Astros starter Hunter Brown beat the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night, striking out six en route to his 11th victory of the season. The young hurler went seven innings, surrendering four hits, two walks, and one run. After a tough stretch to begin the season, Brown has been outstanding in his last 15 […]
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Shohei Ohtani Homers, Steals Base Saturday In Loss To Cardinals
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani continued his dominant performance on Saturday night with a home run and a stolen base against the St. Louis Cardinals. Ohtani is now hitting .291 with a whopping 38 home runs, 87 RBI, 37 stolen bases and 93 runs scored on the season. A 40/40 season seems easily […]
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William Contreras Homers Saturday In 2-1 Victory Over Guardians
Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras homered on Saturday in a 2-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. Contreras connected in the fourth inning off Cleveland starter Tanner Bibee. The backstop is hitting .284 with 17 home runs, 71 RBI, five stolen bases, and 80 runs scored on the season, earning some talk as a Most Valuable […]
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Ryan Helsley Earns MLB-Leading 38th Save Saturday
St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley earned his MLB-leading 38th save on Saturday night in a 5-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Helsley threw a perfect ninth inning and earned a strikeout as well. The veteran has four wins, 38 saves, a 2.61 ERA, a 1.24 WHIP, and 58 strikeouts in 51 innings. Helsley […]
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Jorge Lopez Earns First Save For Chicago Cubs Saturday
Veteran reliever Jorge Lopez earned his first save for the Chicago Cubs on Saturday, preserving a 3-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The Cubs signed Lopez after he was released by the New York Mets last month, and he has been one of their best arms out of the bullpen since that move. The […]
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Francisco Lindor Homers Saturday In Victory Over Marlins
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor homered on Saturday in a 4-0 shutout of the Miami Marlins. The veteran homered off Max Meyer, leading off the game. Lindor is now hitting .265 with 24 home runs, 71 RBI, 24 stolen bases and 83 runs scored for a Mets team fighting for a playoff spot. Lindor […]
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Freddie Freeman Exits Game Early Saturday Night With Apparent Finger Injury
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (finger) left the game early on Saturday night against the St. Louis Cardinals with what appears to be a finger injury. While playing his position, Freeman knocked down a hard grounder, and the ball appeared to hit a finger on his right hand. He was able to get […]
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Brandon Lowe Homers Saturday In Win Over Diamondbacks
Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe homered on Saturday in a 6-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. It was Lowe's 15th of the year. The veteran homered off reliever Dylan Floro in the sixth inning. Lowe knocked in two runs, scored two runs, and had two hits on the day. He moves his season […]
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Luis Severino Fires Shutout Saturday
New York Mets pitcher Luis Severino threw a shutout on Saturday, blanking the Miami Marlins 4-0. It was his first complete game shutout since 2018. The veteran also struck out eight batters while scattering four hits and a walk. Severino moves his record to 8-6 on the season with a 3.91 ERA, a 1.22 WHIP, […]
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Top 25 Injured Players to Stash: Fantasy Baseball Week 21
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another weekly edition of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series, as we prepare for Week 21 of the 2024 MLB season. Today, we list the 25 high-profile injured MLB players who are worthy of a continued spot on your roster while imploring you to pick up players who […]
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Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 21 (2024)
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 21 (August 12 - August 18). In this weekly piece, we search for starting pitchers rostered in less than 50% of Yahoo! leagues. These are SP options to consider that might be good additions to your fantasy roster, both short- and […]
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Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 20)
Welcome back to our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitter category boosters for Week 20 of the 2024 MLB season -- free-agent hitters to consider adding to help boost your team in HR, SB, RBI, AVG, and runs. Today, we'll look at names like Jose Miranda, Brandon Lowe, Joc Pederson, and more. Each week, you should be […]
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Yordan Alvarez Homers Twice Saturday In 5-4 Win Over Red Sox
Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez slugged two home runs Saturday in a 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox. Alvarez connected in the first inning off Josh Winckowski, and again in the sixth inning off Brad Keller. The second homer allowed the Astros to take the lead in the game. Alvarez is hitting .304 with […]
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James Wood Homers Saturday In 5-4 Win Over Angels
Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood homered and drove in two runs Saturday in a 5-4 loss to the Los Angeles Angels. It marked Wood's fourth home run of the season. Wood is hitting .269 with four home runs, 25 RBI, six stolen bases, and 20 runs scored in 148 plate appearances. The rookie connected off […]
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Mason Miller Earns Save Saturday Night
Oakland Athletics reliever Mason Miller earned his 17th save on Saturday afternoon in a 1-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. Miller has a win, 17 saves, a 2.11 ERA, a 0.82 WHIP, and 73 strikeouts in 42 innings. Miller was activated from the injured list earlier this week after breaking the pinky finger on […]
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River Ryan Exits Early Saturday Night With Apparent Injury
Los Angeles Dodgers rookie starting pitcher River Ryan left the game Saturday night in the fifth inning with an apparent injury against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Manager Dave Roberts and the team trainer came out to the mound after Ryan threw a wide slider and appeared to be in discomfort. Ryan was immediately removed from the […]
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