2024 MLB Power Rankings: Week 12

Our top-five teams all lost yesterday, but that won't temper my excitement for a few big weekend series coming up. The Baltimore Orioles will host the Philadelphia Phillies while the Kansas City Royals will try to prove they belong with the upper echelon of teams when they travel to Los Angeles to take on the […]

When Will Michael Massey Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

The Kansas City Royals are one of the best surprises of the 2024 season. Led by a solid rotation of pitchers, a quality bullpen, and an underrated lineup - the Royals are in the mix for the AL Central crown and a playoff spot come this fall. KC's offense has been better than expected, with […]

When Will Nolan Jones Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

After missing most of the season so far, it appears that Nolan Jones is finally healthy. That's the good news. The bad news is that he has struggled a bit during his rehab assignment and the Rockies have chosen not to activate him even though he was eligible to return to the team several days […]

When Will Juan Soto Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

The entire Yankee organization let out a collective sigh of relief as Juan Soto returned to the lineup on Monday, June 10. Soto missed just three games with a forearm injury - the entire Dodgers weekend series - and returned to his usual second slot in the lineup on Monday, though he was the designated […]

Noelvi Marte - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Formats CALL-UP ETA: June 27 ANALYSIS: The Reds are getting closer to getting another important contributor back soon. Noelvi Marte, who was slated to be the Opening Day third baseman for Cincinnati before getting suspended for 80 games, is about to start his rehab assignment tomorrow at Triple-A Louisville. Marte is […]

When Is Heston Kjerstad Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook

The Baltimore Orioles have been one of the best teams in baseball through the first third of the season. However, what separates them from some of the other teams in the American League is the amount of talent that the Orioles have not only on the major league roster but in their minor league farm […]

When Is James Wood Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook

This has been the "Year of the Prospect" in many ways as MLB teams have been summoning their young talent to the big leagues earlier and more often than they had been historically. But one of the biggest hitting prospects in all of baseball has yet to make his big-league debut, despite putting up some […]

When Is Shane Baz Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook

One of the most anticipated 2024 debuts has to be that of Tampa Bay starting pitcher Shane Baz. Baz hasn't faced major league hitters since 2022, as he had Tommy John surgery that sidelined him for all of 2023. Baz has been completing his rehab at Triple-A Durham, where he's now made seven starts this […]

When Is Jasson Dominguez Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook

The New York Yankees have the best record in the American League and two legit MVP candidates, Juan Soto and Aaron Judge. But they've been able to accomplish a 46-21 record without their best pitcher, Gerrit Cole, and still have another trump card up their sleeves, too. His name is Jasson Dominguez, and he's absolutely […]

Nick Gonzales - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Nick Gonzales continues to be one of the most consistent hitters in the Pittsburgh Pirates lineup on a daily basis. Gonzales is hitting .310 in 27 games for Pittsburgh since being called up from Triple-A and has earned the opportunity to start every […]

Spencer Horwitz: Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Blue Jays badly need an infusion of talent on offense, and therefore they have finally called up 26-year-old first baseman Spencer Horwitz from Triple-A Buffalo. Horwitz has demonstrated some elite on-base skills in 2023 and 2024 at the Triple-A level. He […]

Tyler Locklear: Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 3% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Seattle Mariners were forced to bring up Tyler Locklear from Triple-A Tacoma when their regular first baseman, Ty France, was placed on the 10-day IL. Locklear was having a solid season at Double-A Arkansas, hitting .291 with eight home runs and […]

Projecting Rest of Season Top 10 Catchers in 2024 Fantasy Baseball

For years, the catcher position has been one of the least productive offensive positions in baseball. But in 2024, we have five catchers who are currently ranked inside the top 100 fantasy rankings, making them very valuable commodities in fantasy baseball. Let's take a look at the top ten rated catchers so far this season […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Streamers - Top Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 12 (June 10 - June 16)

With the number of injuries and disappointing performances from players you drafted, streaming has been inevitable. And if you've waited til June to start streaming, it could even be too late. But since you're reading this article, I'll just assume that you have been streaming since the start and that you will continue to be […]

Projecting Rest of Season Top 10 Infielders in 2024 Fantasy Baseball

Were you aware that four of the top ten overall fantasy players right now are infielders? Bobby Witt Jr. is no surprise as he was the consensus #1 overall pick in drafts this Spring. But Gunnar Henderson and Elly De La Cruz were guys who analysts were divided on, yet both are off to top-ten […]

Projecting Rest of Season Top 10 Outfielders in 2024 Fantasy Baseball

Did you know six of the top 20 fantasy baseball players are currently outfielders? And only four of those players were drafted within the top 20 this Spring. The 2024 baseball season has brought plenty of surprises. We can rarely predict injuries and we often miss on which players will overperform or underperform from season […]

Edmundo Sosa - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Edmundo Sosa is one of the unsung heroes of the Philadelphia Phillies -- one of baseball's best teams through the first third of the season. The utility man has stepped up in a big way as the everyday shortstop while Trea Turner […]

Alec Burleson - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats ROSTERED IN: 44% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Alec Burleson remains the most consistent hitter in the Cardinals lineup and has yet to crack 50% rostership across Yahoo leagues for some unknown reason. One knock on him was his lack of power, but the lefty homered in three straight games last […]

Tyler Kinley - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 16+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jalen Beeks may lead the Rockies in saves with six, but right-hander Tyler Kinley has picked up three saves over the last three weeks for Colorado and is now second on the team. Kinley picked up his third save earlier this week […]

When Is Max Meyer Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook

The Miami Marlins are going nowhere fast. They have the second-worst record in all of baseball. They have already traded their leadoff hitter Luis Arraez and lost two of their best starting pitchers to injury for the season. With it already being a lost season for the Marlins, is it time to see what they […]

2024 MLB Power Rankings: Week 11

Week 11 doesn't bring too many changes in the rankings, but several teams are beginning to separate themselves from the field in both directions. Remember, I will be factoring in past performance, the current level of performance, overall talent, injuries, and schedules -- as many factors as I possibly can. Keep reading to find out […]

Cade Povich - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 16% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Povich finally got the call to make his MLB debut and will face the Toronto Blue Jays on the road. The Orioles decided to push back Kyle Bradish's start, making Povich the sixth man in the Baltimore rotation. This might be a […]

Adam Mazur - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 16+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Padres are calling up their second-round pick from the 2022 draft, right-handed starting pitcher Adam Mazur to help fill the void left in their rotation by Yu Darvish and Joe Musgrove (both on the IL). The #Padres are reportedly calling up […]

Connor Norby: Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Baltimore Orioles continue to not hesitate in bringing up prospects this season as they have summoned middle infielder Connor Norby from Triple-A Norfolk. Norby joins the likes of Jackson Holliday, Colton Cowser, Heston Kjerstad, and Kyle Stowers - other talented hitters […]

Justyn-Henry Malloy: Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11 (2024)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 2% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Detroit Tigers have made the move to bring up one of their better bats in the minors as their offense continues to sputter. They've activated 24-year-old Justyn-Henry Malloy and are sending down Spencer Torkelson to Triple-A Toledo. Malloy arrived at Triple-A […]

Luis Medina - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Luis Medina made his 2024 debut on Sunday, and it was an impressive one as he allowed only one unearned run on two hits and two walks with six strikeouts against the Atlanta Braves. Medina threw 89 pitches through 5 2/3 innings, […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Streamers - Top Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 11 (June 3 - June 9)

June has arrived and with it, perhaps the warm weather needed to jump-start offenses across the league. So far, pitching has had the upper hand this season, but warmer temperatures help the baseball travel further so we might start seeing that dynamic start to shift this week - stay tuned! Our hitter streamers fantasy baseball […]

Reed Garrett - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 43% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Mets' closer, Edwin Diaz, was already battling inconsistency this season before it was announced that he had a shoulder injury and would be placed on the IL. This should create an opportunity for Reed Garrett to slide into the closer role for […]

Jeremiah Estrada - Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 34% of Leagues ANALYSIS: In case you missed it, Estrada broke a major league record earlier this week when he struck out 13 consecutive hitters across three relief appearances. Estrada has been downright incredible so far this season, striking out 30 hitters over 18 frames and […]

Juan Soto vs. Bobby Witt Jr. - 2024 Fantasy Baseball Rest of Season Rankings

Bobby Witt Jr. and the Royals are off to the franchise's best start in over a decade, while Witt Jr.'s stats have put him at the top of the fantasy baseball rankings. Meanwhile, Juan Soto's first year in the Bronx could not be going any better. He and Aaron Judge have been top ten fantasy […]