Yandy Diaz Goes On Paternity List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed infielder Yandy Diaz on the paternity list on Thursday and will recall infielder Jonathan Aranda from the minors in a corresponding move. Diaz, who played in his first career All-Star game on Tuesday, won't be available to fantasy managers for the start of the second half of the season on […]

Matt Olson Looks To Extend National League Home Run Lead

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson, who is currently leading the National League in home runs with 29, is looking to extend his lead as the second half of the season kicks off on Friday. Olson has strung together a ridiculous first half of the year, slashing .254/.358/.569 with 29 home runs, 72 RBI, and […]

Angels Sign First-Rounder Nolan Schanuel

The Los Angeles Angels signed first-round rookie first baseman Nolan Schanuel to a $5.253 million deal on Thursday, which is the slot value for the 11th overall pick of the MLB draft. The 21-year-old hit an absurd .447/.615/.868 with 19 home runs, 64 RBI and 14 stolen bases in 59 games in his final collegiate […]

Kyle Manzardo Enters Second Half Cold

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Kyle Manzardo is entering the second half ice-cold on offense. Since June 1, Manzardo is slashing .182/.302/.323 with a 21.6% strikeout rate in 99 at-bats. It brought his season line down to .238/.342/.442 through 265 at-bats. Although Manzardo is struggling lately, it shouldn't overshadow his solid offensive performance prior (.878 […]

Cleveland Guardians Fantasy Baseball Outlook - Are Guardians Hitters Due for a Big Second Half?

It's safe to say that the Cleveland Guardians offense was not touted as one of the highest-scoring groups in the league heading into the 2023 fantasy baseball season. But with superstar Jose Ramirez leading the way, and high-upside contributors like Andres Gimenez, Steven Kwan, Josh Bell, Josh Naylor, and Amed Rosario I don't think anyone […]

Do These Prospects Matter for Fantasy Baseball? Jordan Lawlar, Jackson Merrill, Tink Hence, Noelvi Marte, and more

The National League shut out the American League in the 2023 Futures Game with a 5-0 victory on Saturday. With many concerned about the pitching in the game, Futures Game arms limited the game to a total of five runs, 11 hits, and struck out 22 combined. This week will be our second week of […]

Blaze Jordan, Wikelman Gonzalez Being Promoted To Double-A

The Boston Red Sox will promote corner infielder Blaze Jordan and right-hander Wikelman Gonzalez to Double-A Portland after this week's All-Star break. Jordan's promotion comes after he hit .324/.385/.533 with a .918 OPS, 12 homers, 22 doubles, a triple, 55 RBI and 48 runs scored in 73 games for High-A Greenville. Meanwhile, Gonzalez had a […]

A's Calling Up Tyler Soderstrom From Triple-A

The Oakland Athletics are calling up catching prospect Tyler Soderstrom from Triple-A Las Vegas, according to sources, and he's set to make his major-league debut on Friday for the start of the second half of the season against the visiting Minnesota Twins. Soderstrom, the club's top overall prospect per MLB Pipeline, will get the call […]

Yandy Diaz Goes Yard In First All-Star Game

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz made his presence felt in his first All-Star appearance on Tuesday in Seattle, going 1-for-2 with a solo home run in the American League's 3-2 loss to snap a nine-game winning streak in the Midsummer Classic. The 31-year-old's home run in the second inning got the scoring started, […]

Players Association Pushing For Extended Pitch Clock In Playoffs

The Major League Baseball Players Association wants the league to soften the pitch-timer rule as the 2023 season approaches the playoffs, but commissioner Rob Manfred is leaning toward keeping the current timer in place. "I don't think there are too many folks that want to have a new rule affect a game in a pennant […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Luis Robert Jr., Yordan Alvarez, Xander Bogaerts, Jose Altuve, Tommy Pham

The fantasy baseball season has come to a pause as the MLB All-Star break wraps up, but there are still plenty of injury headlines to keep up with. The break from action could allow several players to return from injury and become factors in fantasy lineups. Let's take a look at injured hitters including Luis […]

Tyler Soderstrom Showing Big Power In Triple-A

Oakland Athletics catching prospect Tyler Soderstrom is crushing Triple-A pitching this season, slashing .254/.303/.536 with 20 bombs, 45 runs, 59 RBI, and no steals across 69 games. The 21-year-old looks MLB-ready and could get the call later in the season, though he's blocked at the backstop position by Shea Langeliers. Soderstrom can play first base […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis

PROSPECT: Christian Encarnacion-Strand, 1B/3B, Cincinnati Reds ANALYSIS: Now that many of the other prospects that occupied the top part of these rankings for the last several weeks are up in the Majors, Christian Encarnacion-Strand is left standing in the middle of an empty room like Will Smith at the end of the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. But […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Wins 2023 Home Run Derby

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. bested Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena in the 2023 Home Run Derby in Seattle on Monday night. By winning this year's Derby, Guerrero joined his Hall of Fame dad as the only father-son duo to both win a Derby title. The younger Guerrero beat Los Angeles […]

Sean Casey To Serve As Yankees' New Hitting Coach

Former Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sean Casey will be the New York Yankees' next hitting coach, according to sources. It's expected that Casey will fill the role for the rest of the season so he can better decide if it's a position that he would like to remain in moving forward. The 49-year-old has been […]

Giants Select Bryce Eldridge With 16th Pick

The San Francisco Giants have selected two-way prospect Bryce Eldridge with the 16th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. A talented prep player from James Madison (VA), Eldridge offers upside as a pitcher, hitter, and first baseman. On the mound, he consistently hits the mid-90s while also featuring a promising slider and changeup. Meanwhile, […]

Angels Draft Nolan Schanuel With 11th Pick In MLB Draft

The Los Angeles Angels picked Florida Atlantic's Nolan Schanuel with the 11th overall pick in the 2023 MLB draft. Schanuel becomes the highest draft pick from Florida Atlantic in its history, besting C.J. Chatham, who was selected 51st overall in 2016. Schanuel is an elite hitter that profiles best at first base, but he could […]

Nathaniel Lowe Goes Hitless In Loss To The Nats

Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe went 0-for-3 with a walk in a 7-2 loss to the Washington Nationals on Sunday. The Rangers' offense couldn't do much against Patrick Corbin in this one. Yes, you read that correctly. They managed just one run in the sixth and one in the eighth as they dropped the […]

Orioles Reinstate Ryan Mountcastle From Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles reinstated infielder Ryan Mountcastle (illness) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and optioned left-hander Bruce Zimmermann to Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Mountcastle isn't playing in the first-half finale on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins, but he's back with the big-league club after missing extended time due to vertigo. The […]

Nick Mariano's Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB All-Star break offers a breather. A time for reflection, and a time to strategize. Collect yourself and assess the strengths and weaknesses of the first half. Fire off some trade offers and make a clear strategy for the coming months. Do you […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 16

Welcome to Week 16 and our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of July 10 - July 16, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN, Yahoo!, or Fantrax. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because we know […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 16

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 16. This is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of a drop, players who are worth monitoring for replacing, and someone on […]

Top Hitter Streamers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 16

Welcome to another week of sifting through top hitter streamers, RotoBallers! We are looking ahead at the top hitter streamers and starts for fantasy baseball Week 16 - Monday, July 10 through Sunday, July 16. For those new to this series, each week, our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with good […]

1B and 3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball - Week 16

The MLB All-Star break is here, which means the all-important second half is nearly upon us, and so is Week 16 of fantasy baseball 1B and 3B waiver wire pickups. Considering how tight some of these divisions and Wild Card races are, the second half is going to be must-see TV for baseball fans. Not […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/9/23

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to our daily MLB DFS picks and recommendations! Whether you're a seasoned veteran or new to the game, I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top […]

Nick Pratto (1B/OF, KC) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 5% of Leagues ANALYSIS: While Nick Pratto has flaws, they aren't strong enough to warrant putting an above-average everyday hitter in the five-percenters club. Pratto is slashing .255/.341/.403 with six home runs, 27 runs, and 28 RBI in 63 games. His poor plate discipline (36.9% strikeout rate, […]

Jordan Westburg (SS, BAL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The endless chain of Oriole prospects to graduate to the Majors now includes Jordan Wesburg and the number-four prospect in Baltimore's loaded farm system has gotten off to a nice start in the Big Leagues. Through 10 games, the 24-year-old is slashing .314/.400/.457 […]

Ryan O'Hearn (1B/OF, BAL) - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Add in 15+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Orioles' rotation of hitters is getting crowded, and the approaching return of Ryan Mountcastle won't help matters. Still, Ryan O'Hearn continues to rake. He's slashing .307/.353/.526 with seven home runs and a 143 wRC+ across 45 games this season. Despite the wealth […]

Deeper Hitter Pickups for Fantasy Baseball: Waiver Wire Report for Week 16

We’re coming up on Week 16 of the fantasy baseball season. The All-Star break may give the baseball world a breather for a few days, but now is no time to rest. Fantasy baseball necessitates hyper-vigilance, especially in deeper leagues where the waiver wires are quickly stripped of talent. This weekly article will outline the […]

Top Five Injured Players To Stash In Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

Welcome back to our top fantasy baseball injury stashes for Week 15, looking at IL players as of July 7. Today's list of injured MLB players to consider stashing off the fantasy baseball waiver wire includes Ryan Mountcastle, Jorge Polanco, Michael Kopech, Anthony DeSclafani, and Edward Cabrera. In case you're not yet familiar, this list […]