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Should I Stash Jeffrey Springs In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Outlook (Week 17)
Robbie Ray isn't the only veteran lefty who is nearing a return to his team's rotation soon. Jeffrey Springs is also on the verge of returning to Tampa Bay's rotation as he's been building up his pitch count in the minor leagues and pitching effectively. But how soon can we expect to see Springs in […]
Dan Palyo 4 months agoWhen Will Kyle Tucker Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update
Those who drafted Tucker in the first round of their fantasy baseball drafts this Spring have to be frustrated with how long it's taking him to recover from what seemed like a minor injury. Tucker is one of the few five-tool players who can contribute in every offensive category and was having a solid season […]
Dan Palyo 4 months agoWhen Will Robbie Ray Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update
The San Francisco Giants are getting very close to having an excellent staff of veteran starting pitchers finally assembled for the first time. Both Robbie Ray and Alex Cobb are inching closer to returning from major injuries to join a pitching staff with Logan Webb and Blake Snell on it. Cobb and Webb have been […]
Dan Palyo 4 months agoThey Made How Much? Five Worst MLB Contracts of All Time
It happens to franchises in all major sports. Teams give out huge contracts to players and expect a major return on their investment. But whether it's due to injuries or just poor performance, many athletes fail to live up to the expectations placed upon them after signing enormous deals. We've seen this happen quite often […]
Dan Palyo 4 months agoDraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/16/24): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups
It's the fifth night of NBA Summer League action in Vegas and DraftKings has three separate slates if you are gutsy enough to play all three today. However, I'll be focusing 8:00 evening slate when it comes to this article. Plenty of names have made an impact during Summer League, and some of them are […]
Dan Palyo 4 months agoWhen Is Kyle Manzardo Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 17)
The Cleveland Guardians continue to be among the best teams in baseball as we approach the All-Star break. What's been most impressive about their season so far is that they've been so successful without bringing in big-name free agents or spending a lot of money. Most of the players on their team are homegrown from […]
Dan Palyo 5 months agoFantasy Baseball Hitter Streamers - Top Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 17 (July 19 - July 21)
Whether your league combines the week before and after the All-Star break or counts them separately, I'm here to help recommend some bats who can give you a boost in that first series after the break. Our hitter streamers fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good matchups that can be considered […]
Dan Palyo 5 months agoProjecting Rest of Season Top 10 Infielders in 2024 Fantasy Baseball (Week 16)
The league has not seen such talent in middle infield as we have in 2024 in a long time! Bobby Witt Jr., Gunnar Henderson, and Elly De La Cruz are all young players who are posting some massive stats, while Jose Ramirez, Rafael Devers, and Bryce Harper are reliable veterans who are doing what they've done […]
Dan Palyo 5 months agoShould I Stash Junior Caminero In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 17)
The No. 3 overall prospect in MLB is back in action. After missing over a month due to injury, Tampa Bay third baseman Junior Caminero has begun his rehab assignment and thus has resumed his path to the major leagues. But how soon can we expect to see Caminero in a Rays uniform and will […]
Dan Palyo 5 months agoShould I Stash Coby Mayo In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 17)
The Baltimore Orioles have one of the best records in all of MLB as we head into the All-Star break. And they still have yet to use one of their best hitting prospects this season, as third baseman Coby Mayo remains at Triple-A Norfolk for the time being. How soon can we expect to see […]
Dan Palyo 5 months agoProjecting Rest of Season Top 10 Outfielders in 2024 Fantasy Baseball (Week 16)
When it comes to the player ratings for hitters this season, it's been the infielders who reign supreme, claiming seven of the top ten spots. Two of the top ten outfielders are from the same team, and it shouldn't take you more than one guess to figure out who that duo is! It's time to […]
Dan Palyo 5 months agoProjecting Rest of Season Top 10 Hitters in 2024 Fantasy Baseball (Week 16)
If you managed to avoid Matt Olson, Julio Rodriguez, and Fernando Tatis Jr. with your first-round pick in your fantasy baseball league, then you're likely in pretty good shape as the rest of the top hitters that were taken early have produced as predicted (or better) If Yordan Alvarez, Kyle Tucker, or Corey Seager could […]
Dan Palyo 5 months agoRece Hinds - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 17)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Arguably no prospect has made a bigger splash upon their arrival to the big leagues this season than Cincinnati Reds outfielder Rece Hinds. The @Reds' Rece Hinds over his first 5 days in the majors: 9 hits, 7 XBH, 3 HR, 2 […]
Dan Palyo 5 months ago2024 MLB Power Rankings: Week 16
Some teams are barrelling into the All-Star Break on a roll, while others are limping into next week's days off with the hope that some rest can revitalize their team as they gear up for the second half of what is a grueling 162-game season. Remember, when I do my rankings, I factor in past […]
Dan Palyo 5 months agoDraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/12/24): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups
The NBA Summer League starts in earnest today with the first night of action in Las Vegas. The California Classic and Salt Lake City tournaments were just the beginning and only a handful of teams participated, but we will get to see the rest of the league in action in Vegas over the next 10 […]
Dan Palyo 5 months agoShould I Stash Dylan Crews In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 16)
The Nationals took Dylan Crews with the second overall pick in last year's draft and a lot of people thought they got a steal as the Pirates passed up Crews for his LSU teammate Paul Skenes. Well, we know that Skenes was certainly the right pick so far as he's been dominant in the majors, […]
Dan Palyo 5 months agoShould I Stash Max Meyer In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 16)
As we head into the All-Star Break, the Miami Marlins still sit near the bottom of the MLB standings with the second-fewest wins in all of baseball. Miami's rotation has been wrecked by injuries, leaving Edward Cabrera and Trevor Rogers as the only remaining starters left from the Opening Day rotation - and Cabrera missed […]
Dan Palyo 5 months agoFantasy Baseball Hitter Streamers - Top Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 16 (July 8 - July 14)
Week 16 is the final week before the All-Star break! Some leagues will add Weeks 16 and 17 together into one long week, while others keep them separate. Either way, my job remains the same - to deliver some hitters who can contribute valuable production for your fantasy teams! Our hitter streamers fantasy baseball waiver […]
Dan Palyo 5 months agoParker Meadows - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 16)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Formats CALL-UP ETA: Just Called Up This Week ANALYSIS: Desperate to improve their offense and dealing with an injury to Kerry Carpenter, the Tigers have activated rookie outfielder Parker Meadows. Meadows started the season with the Tigers but was demoted to Triple-A back in early May after only hitting .100 […]
Dan Palyo 5 months agoJackson Jobe - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 16)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: Late August/September ANALYSIS: The next prospect to make a Paul Skenes-type impact upon his arrival in the major leagues is Detroit Tigers youngster Jackson Jobe. Jobe is just 21 but is already on the fast track to the major leagues as he's been dominant at each stop in […]
Dan Palyo 5 months ago2024 MLB Power Rankings: Week 15
It's Week 15, and we are just about halfway through the season. Identifying the best five and worst five teams right now is not an issue; it's wading through at least a dozen or more teams in the middle of the standings that are separated by only a few wins or losses. Remember, when I […]
Dan Palyo 5 months agoDean Kremer - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15 (2024)
BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After missing nearly two months of the season with a triceps injury, Dean Kremer is back in the Orioles' rotation. Kremer gave the Birds a much-needed shot in the arm last night when he fired five innings of scoreless baseball with eight strikeouts […]
Dan Palyo 5 months agoBrooks Lee - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 15)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 11% of Leagues ANALYSIS: With Royce Lewis heading back to the IL (again), the Twins have called up their number two prospect, shortstop Brooks Lee. Lee is the 13th-rated overall hitting prospect in baseball and has been having an incredibly successful year at Triple-A St. Paul. […]
Dan Palyo 5 months agoImpact Fantasy Baseball Prospects Ready To Shine: Christian Scott, Garrett Mitchell, Gavin Williams
It's Week 15 of the MLB season, and while we have seen plenty of rookies called up this season already, there are three more exciting young players set to join (or re-join) their big league teams this week. We love covering prospects here at RotoBaller, and in this piece, I wanted to highlight three fantasy […]
Dan Palyo 5 months agoWhen Will Kodai Senga Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update
Last season, Kodai Senga finished second in the NL Rookie of the Year voting after an impressive 2023 campaign. The 31-year-old was expected to anchor the Mets' rotation this season but suffered a shoulder injury in February during Spring Training. He suffered a setback in April with another injury to his triceps and he has […]
Dan Palyo 5 months agoShould I Stash Owen Caissie In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 15)
With the Chicago Cubs going through a bit of an offensive drought in June, many fans and fantasy baseball players have to be wondering if minor leaguer Owen Caissie could be the next hitting prospect called up to Chicago. Mike Tauchman is hurt, and Pete Crow-Armstrong is hitting just .192 this season while attempting to […]
Dan Palyo 5 months agoShould I Stash Garrett Mitchell In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 15)
After missing nearly the entire first half of the 2024 season, Garrett Mitchell is finally back with the Milwaukee Brewers and ready to help them continue their quest for an NL Central division title. Mitchell suffered a fractured finger in March and had several setbacks in his recovery that prolonged his return. But Mitchell looked […]
Dan Palyo 5 months agoShould I Stash Christian Scott In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 15)
Christian Scott got a brief taste of what it's like to pitch in the major leagues when he made five starts for the Mets earlier this season. Now it's time for him to return to the big leagues and attempt to prove that he belongs in the New York rotation for the rest of the […]
Dan Palyo 5 months agoShould I Stash Gavin Williams In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 15)
As we are about to hit the halfway point of the season, the Cleveland Guardians are right there with Baltimore and New York as one of the three best teams in the American League. The Guardians are getting it done with the bats this year, which is ironic, considering they were projected to have one […]
Dan Palyo 5 months agoWhen Will Jeffrey Springs Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update
Last season, Jeffrey Springs started the year out looking like a potential Cy Young Award candidate. Springs, who was coming off a breakout campaign in 2022 (2.46 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 144 strikeouts in 135 innings) made just three starts before suffering a season-ending elbow injury. He looked even more impressive in 2023 before the injury, […]
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