The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Fantasy Baseball Week 22

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 22 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season -- August 19 through August 25. This is our weekly article looking at players whom fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players worthy of a drop, […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball for Week 22 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to the Week 22 edition of our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of August 19 - August 25, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN or Yahoo. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire 1B/3B Pickups for Week 22 (2024)

Happy Sunday, Rotoballers, and welcome back to another edition of first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 22 — August 19 through August 25. The third week of August in fantasy baseball is a pivotal stretch for managers, as it often marks the final push before playoff positions are solidified. […]

Tyler Black Struggling In Return To The Big Leagues

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Tyler Black has struggled at the plate since rejoining the major leagues on August 11. Black has started three out of the eight games so far and gone 1-for-11 in the batter's box. Earlier this summer in the majors, Black held a .235/.316/.294 line across 12 games. At Triple-A Nashville this […]

Yandy Diaz Leaves Sunday's Game Early

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (arm) left Sunday's game early after being hit by a pitch in his left arm. The infielder was seen being checked out by a trainer before exiting the game. Diaz was replaced by Christopher Morel, who then shifted to the hot corner as Junior Caminero moved over to […]

Freddie Freeman Remains Out, Will Undergo CT Scan

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (finger) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The veteran slugger will take the day off after jamming his finger on his throwing hand during Saturday's contest. Manager Dave Roberts said Freeman will get a CT scan on his hand […]

Bryce Harper Out Of Sunday's Lineup

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper will get a much-needed rest day on Sunday as the Phillies look to complete a three-game sweep against the Washington Nationals. Harper has started 31 straight games but has gone 0-for-7 this series. As a result, Alec Bohm will cover first base, which opens up the hot corner for […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Streamers - Top Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 22 (Aug 19 - Aug 25)

As we come down the stretch run, it's as important as ever to keep trying to improve your roster every week. The Waiver Wire gets a bit thinner every week, but there is still plenty of value to be had for those willing to dig! Our hitter streamers fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will […]

Video: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Top Adds for Week 22

The 2024 fantasy baseball season continues with our Week 22 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups. 2024 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and waiver wire advice for hitters that are emerging. Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller breaks down some of his must-have Week 22 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent adds for hitters. These MLB […]

Freddie Freeman Has Negative X-Rays, Deemed Day-To-Day

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (finger) underwent X-rays following Saturday's game. The former MVP left the game early after jamming his finger in the sixth inning, but thankfully, the X-rays came back negative, and the star first baseman is day-to-day going forward. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to the Dodger starting nine […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects Ready To Shine - Deyvison De Los Santos, Colby Thomas, Dalton Rushing

There is still time to stash an impact prospect for your fantasy baseball redraft roster. As playoffs approach for head-to-head leagues and roto leagues reach the stretch run, managers looking for that extra boost can always look to the minor leagues to anticipate a call-up. Here are a few names that could provide that lift […]

AL-Only and NL-Only: Deeper Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 22 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our AL-only and NL-only deeper fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 22 -- August 19 through August 25. The waiver wire can be difficult to navigate. Knowing who to add and when is a game within the game of fantasy baseball. Doing this in a mono league where the player pool […]

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 […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/18/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fantastic MLB DFS slate. We're into the final two months of the regular season now, so let's secure a tournament takedown before we move on to football. I'm locking in on this 10-game slate! We have some excellent matchups today. The pitching mix is relatively thin […]

Rowdy Tellez Goes Deep, Brings In Three Runs On Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Rowdy Tellez went 3-for-4 with a home run and double to lead to the Pirates to a victory on Saturday afternoon. Tellez hit his 10th home run of the season in the fourth inning to score Oneil Cruz and knocked a ground-rule double later in the seventh which scored backstop Joey […]

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 […]

Spencer Horwitz, Joey Loperfido Both Sitting On Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays infielder Spencer Horwitz and outfielder Joey Loperfido will take a seat on Saturday as the Blue Jays will face left-handed pitcher Justin Steele. Horwitz has started every game this month, so he will be getting a deserved day off, while Loperfido will once again take a seat against a left-handed pitcher, as […]

Spencer Torkelson Recalled And Starting

The Detroit Tigers recalled first baseman Spencer Torkelson, the first overall pick in 2020, from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday, according to multiple sources who were not at liberty to discuss roster moves publicly. Torkelson is starting at first base and batting sixth on Saturday at Comerica Park against New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon. Torkelson […]

Buyer Beware? Hot Starts and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Analysis (Week 22)

This is the final Buyer Beware column for the 2024 fantasy baseball season and I hope it has helped in your waiver-wire decisions throughout the year. One thing that is clear when researching this piece is fantasy managers are always hoping for a quick fix with player pickups. They are looking for someone who is […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/17/24) - Today's Top Lineups

We are back to the time of year when the Saturday slates are more split up again. We have eight games left for the main slate. With more than half the league on this slate, we still have plenty of good options. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Jazz Chisolm, Jacob deGrom, Riley Greene, Byron Buxton, Liam Hendriks and much more!

There are only six weeks left in the fantasy baseball regular season. For some, it is less because of playoffs. This means that there is only a handful of waiver wire pickups to acquire from now until the end of the year. This is also the time of year when we start hearing that some […]

Dominic Smith Designated For Assignment

The Boston Red Sox designated first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith for assignment on Friday and activated first baseman Triston Casas (rib cage) from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move, according to sources. Smith gets the boot from the Red Sox's roster with Casas making his return for the first time since tearing cartilage in […]

Triston Casas Hitting Third In Return From Injured List

The Boston Red Sox activated first baseman Triston Casas (rib cage) from the 60-day injured list on Friday and designated first baseman/outfielder Dominic Smith for assignment in a corresponding move. Casas is at first base and is batting third in his return from the IL on Friday against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Corbin […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Junior Caminero, Jace Jung, Kerry Carpenter, Jake McCarthy, Shay Whitcomb

At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver-wire articles. There are only 1.5 months left in the MLB season, and it's time to build those rosters for the championship run. We are here to help prioritize which players to add with our mid-week waiver rankings for Week 21 -- August 12 through August 18 […]

Deyvison De Los Santos - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 22)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: September ANALYSIS: Deyvison De Los Santos is having a minor league season for the ages. The 21-year-old corner infielder has been hitting the ball with incredible power this year for whatever team he's been playing for. De Los Santos hit 14 homers while at Double-A and amassed a […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Tyler O'Neill, Christian Yelich, Jorge Soler, Jared Jones, Byron Buxton, Max Scherzer, and more

As the 22nd week of the 2024 MLB season nears, it's important to follow the latest developments on key players. There is no shortage of high-impact fantasy baseball studs dealing with bumps and bruises, so let's take a look at the top injured players including Tyler O'Neill, Christian Yelich, Jorge Soler, Jared Jones, Byron Buxton, […]

Triston Casas Set To Return Friday Evening

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (ribs) is set to return to the lineup on Friday evening, according to Chris Cotillo. Casas has been sidelined since late April with a fracture in his left rib cage. The 24-year-old has had a lengthy recovery process but is now poised to return just in time for […]

Fantasy Baseball Lineup Notes: Batting Order, Platoons, and Playing Time Changes - Week 21

We're now onto Week 21 of the fantasy baseball season. Normally I'd give you my sarcastic Rockies update here but nothing tops the reality of Joc Pederson hitting a little league homer against the purple pinstripes so here I am, just drowning in the misery of my Rockies fandom. We've bottomed out as our doom […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 22

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We've got yet another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series for Week 22. Heading into Week 22 and beyond, we'll highlight five injured players to stash in your redraft leagues. If you're new to the series, check out our previous articles for some other options. There are […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects Stash List: Ready to Make a Splash for Redraft Leagues (Week 21)

Welcome to our fantasy baseball prospects to stash for Week 21 of the 2024 MLB season. In the last edition, we saw all three players discussed make their debuts. With September call-ups on the way, I provide seven prospects you can stash on your fantasy teams. Winning in a fantasy baseball redraft league requires a […]