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Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to this week's edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series! With the All-Star break coming to a close, it's officially the second half of the 2024 MLB season. For those whose fantasy teams had a rough start, there's still plenty of time to turn things around. Looking ahead […]
Wade Smith 4 months agoNoah Schultz Lit Up In All-Star Futures Game
Chicago White Sox starting pitching prospect Noah Schultz only managed to get one batter out in this year's All-Star Futures Game. He allowed three runs on three hits, a walk, and a hit-by-pitch. His lone out came via strikeout. Despite his woes in Arlington, Schultz is one of the most promising pitching prospects in MLB. […]
Wade Smith 4 months agoCam Collier Earns Futures Game MVP
Cincinnati Reds third base prospect Cam Collier was the star of this year's All-Star Futures Game, going 1-for-2 with a solo home run to put the National League on the board. The Reds' No. 3 prospect (per MLB.com) was subsequently named the Futures Game's MVP. Despite his success in Arlington, Collier is having a subpar […]
Wade Smith 4 months agoDrake Baldwin Homers In Futures Game
Atlanta Braves catcher prospect Drake Baldwin went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in this year's All-Star Futures Game. Hit around 107 mph, it was one of the hardest-hit balls of the night. Baldwin's performance in Arlington is a solid reflection of how he's been playing since his promotion to Triple-A. In 24 games with […]
Wade Smith 4 months agoKyle Teel Collects Two Doubles In Futures Game
Boston Red Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel shined in this year's All-Star Futures Game. The only player on either team to collect multiple hits, Teel was 2-for-2 with a pair of doubles. The young catcher's performance was hardly surprising, as he's been fantastic in Double-A this year. Through 65 games, he's slashing .298/.384/.455 with 16 […]
Wade Smith 4 months agoRhett Lowder Throws Solid Inning In Futures Game
Cincinnati Reds starting pitching prospect Rhett Lowder pitched in the fifth inning of this year's All-Star Futures Game. On 14 pitches, he allowed a hit and struck out Tampa Bay Rays top prospect Xavier Isaac on a slider. The young righty threw 10 strikes and collected three whiffs. After a rough stretch in Double-A, a […]
Wade Smith 4 months agoNoble Meyer Fans Two In Futures Game
Miami Marlins starting pitcher Noble Meyer pitched in the second inning of this year's All-Star Futures Game, striking out two batters on 18 pitches. In total, he faced five hitters. He might have retired the side in order, if not for Chicago White Sox infield prospect Colson Montgomery reaching on an error. Regardless, Meyer's stuff […]
Wade Smith 4 months agoMax Meyer Throws Five Scoreless Innings In Triple-A
On Sunday, Miami Marlins starting pitching prospect Max Meyer struck out six batters over five scoreless innings, allowing three hits and three walks. After making three starts with the big-league club, Meyer was demoted to Triple-A Jacksonville in mid-April. Through his first 11 starts (39 IP), he'd posted a 6.00 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, and a […]
Wade Smith 4 months agoRobby Snelling Looking Better In July
To start the 2024 season, San Diego Padres starting pitcher prospect Robby Snelling has struggled with Double-A San Antonio. At the end of June, he had a 6.49 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, and 49:27 KBB. Fortunately, he's off to a good start in July. Through his first two outings, he's got a 3.86 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, […]
Wade Smith 4 months agoNoah Schultz Loses Nine-Start Homerless Streak
Through his first 13 starts of the 2024 season (50 2/3 innings), Chicago White Sox starting pitching prospect Noah Schultz had allowed just one home run, coming on April 27 with High-A Winston-Salem. However, in his most recent start with Double-A Birmingham, the young lefty was taken deep twice. In total, he allowed two earned […]
Wade Smith 4 months agoZebby Matthews Allows Two Walks For The First Time In 2024
Through his first 13 starts of the 2024 season (75 innings), Minnesota Twins starting pitching prospect Zebby Matthews had allowed just four walks. However, in his most recent start, he walked two batters in just three innings of work. He also allowed two hits and a run, striking out four. Most young pitchers consider two-walk […]
Wade Smith 4 months agoPoints League Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball H2H Waiver Wire Pickups for the Second Half (2024)
Welcome, RotoBallers, to a special edition of Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pitchers for H2H Points Leagues. Normally, these articles cover the upcoming week. Since it's the All-Star Break, we'll spotlight pitchers who can bolster your squad for the entire second half. We have a weekly points-league roundup, here at RotoBaller. In head-t0-head format, player values […]
Wade Smith 4 months agoFive Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to this week's edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series! Looking ahead to Week 17, we'll highlight five injured players worth stashing in your redraft leagues. New to the series? Check out previous articles for even more options! Plenty of productive players are nearing a return. Stashing them […]
Wade Smith 4 months agoFantasy Baseball Players Set For 2nd Half Bouncebacks (2024)
The 2024 MLB regular season has been full of surprises. Injuries, slumps, breakouts -- it's been especially hard to navigate the baseball landscape this year. For most fantasy managers, this can lead to a lot of frustration. After months of planning and preparation, barely anything has gone right. While it'd be easy to give up […]
Wade Smith 4 months agoMarco Luciano Struggling Since Demotion
San Francisco Giants shortstop prospect Marco Luciano started this season on the big-league roster, but it was cut short by a hamstring injury at the end of May. He fully recovered in mid-June but was demoted to Triple-A Sacramento. Since then, through 97 plate appearances, he's slashing .173/.309/.272 with two doubles, two home runs, eight […]
Wade Smith 4 months agoRhett Lowder Delivers Strong Outing In Double-A
On Tuesday, Cincinnati Reds starting pitching prospect Rhett Lowder threw five innings against the Biloxi Shuckers. He struck out six, allowing five hits and two runs. Since his promotion to Double-A, Lowder has mostly struggled. Through 48 1/3 innings, he's posted a 6.52 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, and 50:11 K:BB. He's shown flashes of success, but […]
Wade Smith 4 months agoJunior Caminero Homers In First Rehab Game
On Tuesday, Tampa Bay Rays top prospect Junior Caminero (quadriceps) took the field for the first time since he suffered a quad injury on May 28. Rehabbing with the Rays' Rookie-Ball team, the young infielder went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer. This is certainly a positive sign for Caminero and the Rays' organization. However, he'll […]
Wade Smith 4 months agoAgustin Ramirez Heating Up In Triple-A
Promoted from Double-A Somerset to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on June 19, New York Yankees catcher/first base prospect Agustin Ramirez struggled in his few games. Through his first ten games, he went just 4-for-39 (.111 AVG) with one home run, five RBI, and a 5:11 BB/SO ratio. However, he seems to have adjusted. Recently, he's turned things […]
Wade Smith 4 months agoPedro Leon Still Mashing In Triple-A
Houston Astros outfield prospect Pedro Leon has been red-hot so far in July. Through 28 plate appearances, he's 10-for-25 with two home runs and two stolen bases. Through 81 games, Leon is having an incredible season with Triple-A Sugar Land. He's currently slashing .303/.383/.524 with 53 runs scored, 21 doubles, 15 homers, 67 RBI, and […]
Wade Smith 5 months agoJordan Lawlar Hitless In First Rehab Outing
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop prospect Jordan Lawlar (hamstring) went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts on Saturday night, playing in Rookie Ball. Despite a poor performance, taking the field marked an important step in his return to MLB. It was his first appearance since straining a hamstring in mid-June. At that point, he'd been rehabbing a torn thumb. […]
Wade Smith 5 months agoJacob Wilson Homers In Back-To-Back Games
Oakland Athletics shortstop prospect Jacob Wilson went 1-for-5 with a home run on Friday against Triple-A Oklahoma City. It was his second consecutive game with a homer. Since his promotion to Triple-A Las Vegas on June 25, Wilson has been spectacular. In 45 plate appearances, he's slashing .488/.533/.902 with five doubles, four home runs, and […]
Wade Smith 5 months agoZebby Matthews Delivers Quality Start In Double-A
Minnesota Twins pitching prospect Zebby Matthews allowed two runs on four hits on Wednesday against the Tulsa Drillers. He struck out six without surrendering a walk. Since being promoted to Double-A at the beginning of May, Matthews has a 1.89 ERA and 59:4 K:BB in 52 1/3 innings. Minnesota's No. 19 prospect (per MLB.com) is […]
Wade Smith 5 months agoChayce McDermott Has Rough Outing In Triple-A
Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect Chayce McDermott allowed four runs on two hits and three walks on Saturday against the Durham Bulls. He managed to get just one out, which came via strikeout. Prior to this start, he'd posted a 3.00 ERA and 46:17 K:BB since the start of June. However, Saturday's outing caused his season […]
Wade Smith 5 months agoFive Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another weekly edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series! Heading into Week 16, we'll highlight five injured players worth stashing in your fantasy leagues. New to the series? Check out previous articles for even more options! Many productive players are nearing a return. If you stash them […]
Wade Smith 5 months agoPoints League Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball H2H Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16 (2024)
Welcome, RotoBallers, to Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pitchers for H2H Points Leagues for Week 15 -- July 8 through July 15. These pitchers can bolster your squad in head-to-head points leagues. Each are rostered in around half of ESPN and/or Yahoo leagues. We have a weekly points-league roundup here at RotoBaller. In head-t0-head format, player […]
Wade Smith 5 months agoRanking the 2024 Rookie Starting Pitchers for Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues
With the All-Star Break right around the corner, we're halfway through the 2024 MLB season. When it comes to young pitchers, there has been no shortage of outstanding rookies. Whether it's an established ace from overseas who signed in free agency, or a highly-touted flamethrower from the First-Year Player Draft, some of the game's best […]
Wade Smith 5 months agoXavier Isaac Selected To 2024 All-Star Futures Game
Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Xavier Isaac was one of three players with Single-A Charleston to be selected for the 2024 MLB All-Star Futures Game. Since the start of May, Isaac has been unstoppable, slashing .338/.424/.628 with 13 doubles, nine home runs, 37 RBI, and a 21:44 BB/SO ratio. Though, it's worth noting his […]
Wade Smith 5 months agoChris Newell Nearing 20/20 Season In High-A
In just 73 games, Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Chris Newell is one stolen base away from a 20/20 season with High-A Great Lakes. Through 318 plate appearances, the 23-year-old lefty is slashing .226/.363/.514 with 52 runs scored, 12 doubles, 20 home runs, 56 RBI, and a 52:104 BB/SO ratio. Based on his stat line, […]
Wade Smith 5 months agoLuken Baker Leading Triple-A In Homers
This past June, St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguer Luken Baker posted a 1.000 OPS in 99 plate appearances with Triple-A Memphis. His hot streak extends back to the start of May. Since then, he's slashing .253/.363/.629 with 10 doubles, 18 home runs, 39 RBI, and a 30:49 BB/SO ratio. He' currently leads the league in […]
Wade Smith 5 months agoBrady House Struggles To End June
Washington Nationals third base prospect Brady House had a stellar start to June while playing for Double-A Harrisburg. From June 1 to 19, he slashed .259/.333/.463 with five doubles, two home runs, and seven RBI. However, he struggled for the rest of the month. Over the last nine games, he slashed .182/.206/.394 with a double, […]
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