MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/6/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! After an off-day for a few teams in MLB, Tuesday returns with a bang and offers up an 11-game slate for DFS consumption. The action starts at 7:05 p.m. EDT when the Angels visit the Yankees in New York.   Speaking of the Yankees, they have been scorching hot at the plate […]

Jac Caglianone Assigned To High-A

Kansas City Royals first baseman prospect Jac Caglianone has been assigned to High-A Quad Cities and will make his professional debut on Tuesday for the River Bandits. The Royals selected Caglianone with the sixth overall pick in this year's draft, and after spending some time working out with the staff in Arizona, they decided he'd […]

Wilmer Flores To Have Knee Surgery

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores (knee) traveled to Los Angeles on Monday to undergo a Tenex procedure on his right knee with Dr. Steve Yoon that is scheduled for Tuesday. Flores is likely not going to be able to resume baseball activities for at least a couple of weeks after he goes under the […]

Joey Gallo To Start Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

Washington Nationals outfielder/first baseman/designated hitter Joey Gallo (hamstring) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, and the plan is for him to play five innings at first base. Then Gallo will serve as the DH for a full game on Wednesday and play five to seven innings in right field on […]

Freddie Freeman Returning To Dodgers On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (personal), who has missed the last eight games to be with his ailing three-year-old son, will return to the team on Monday. The Dodgers have yet to release an official lineup for Monday's contest against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Aaron Nola, but if Freeman is back […]

LaMonte Wade Jr., Brett Wisely Out Against A Lefty

San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. and infielder Brett Wisely are both sitting on Monday against the hosting Washington Nationals with left-hander Patrick Corbin on the mound. Mark Canha will play first base and hit second, while Casey Schmitt will start at the keystone and bat in the five-hole against Corbin. Wade is […]

Hitters Advanced Metrics Leaders for Barrel% - Fantasy Baseball Studs and Duds (Week 20)

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to our hitter's advanced metrics leaders article for Week 20 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season! Today, we will be taking a look at players like Byron Buxton, Michael Busch, Matt Chapman, and more. As another week of baseball wraps up, I will recap which hitters had the most impactful plate […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Stories of the Week - Deadline Deals, Bullpen Shakeups, and Blake Snell

Hello again, RotoBallers, and welcome back to another look at the week that was. Every Monday, I review the bigger stories from the previous week and assess their impact on fantasy baseball. Hopefully, this column helps you keep an eye on the league at large as the season winds down. With Major League Baseball’s trade […]

Xavier Isaac Hits First Double-A Homer

Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Xavier Isaac connected for his first home run at Double-A Montgomery on Sunday. In his third game for the Biscuits, Isaac went 2-for-5 with the round-tripper. The Rays' No. 3 prospect has 16 homers and 65 RBI while hitting .290 with 14 stolen bases. That kind of five-category production […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, Mason Miller, Yandy Diaz, Byron Buxton, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and more

The 2024 fantasy baseball playoffs will be here before we know it, so the season is entering "must-win" territory over the next few weeks. 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 Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, Mason Miller, […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/05/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Monday! Tonight’s slate is an eight-gamer that looks to be a lot of fun. This slate is devoid of a Coors game, nor will we find the Yankees, Braves, or Orioles on the slate to force our hands into eating chalk. The Dodgers and Phillies are on this slate, but they are playing each […]

Yandy Diaz Leaves Game Early With Bruised Wrist

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz was taken out of Sunday's game against the Houston Astros early after fielding a hard-hit grounder that struck him in the left wrist. Diaz stayed in the game directly after but eventually had to come out. Fortunately, the X-rays came back negative and the Rays are considering Diaz […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball for Week 20 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to the Week 20 edition of our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of August 5 - August 11, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN or Yahoo. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because […]

Ryan Mountcastle Getting Breather

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's contest against the Cleveland Guardians. This appears to be a routine rest day after Mountcastle played in eight straight games. He collected eight hits and nine RBI over that span of games. In his place, Eloy Jimenez will serve as […]

Andrew Vaughn Back In The Lineup

Chicago White Sox first baseman Andrew Vaughn (illness) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. The 26-year-old was scratched ahead of Saturday's game due to an illness. Luckily it was a minor issue as Vaughn will play first base and bat cleanup against righty Simeon Woods Richardson. Fantasy […]

Ben Rice Out Of Sunday's Lineup

New York Yankees catcher/first baseman Ben Rice is taking a seat on Sunday as the Yankees will face Toronto right-hander Yairel Rodriguez. The 25-year-old rookie typically would take a seat against the southpaw, but today, he will sit in a favorable platoon split. After posting a .494 SLG with six home runs in his first […]

Nick Mariano's Week 20 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror, fantasy players are now faced with just under two months until the finish line. We hope you got ahead of the curve with our deadline coverage! Now, it's time to focus up on what August is […]

Week 20 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Coby Mayo, Zach Neto, Junior Caminero, Michael Toglia, Ben Joyce, Tyler Phillips

Hey, RotoBallers! August is here, and the MLB regular season has about eight weeks left. It's time to build those rosters for the championship run. At RotoBaller HQ, We are back with more waiver wire rankings to help you win your leagues. Today, we review our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 20 (August […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 20 (August 5- August 11)

Baseball season is officially in full swing. If you have an interest or a need in tweaking with your team, then you have come to the right place. This FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups series will be looking at Week 20 -- August 5 through August 11 -- and will point out free agents […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We've got the Week 20 edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series! Looking ahead to the rest of the season, we'll highlight five injured players to stash in your redraft leagues. New to the series? Check out previous articles for more options! Plenty of productive players are nearing […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Fantasy Baseball Week 20

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 20 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season -- August 5 through August 11. 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 who are worthy of […]

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20 (2024)

As the calendar turns to August, let's look at more first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 20 — August 5 through August 11. August is a crucial month for fantasy baseball managers, as it often determines who will make the playoffs in their leagues. With the MLB season entering […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 19)

Welcome back to our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitter category boosters for Week 19 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 Juan Yepez, Brandon Lowe, Masataka Yoshida, and more. Each week, you should […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Streamers - Top Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 20 (Aug 5 - Aug 11)

We have entered the dog days of August, and your roster might be bogged down with injuries or even some borderline hitters who are slumping. I always like to be aggressive with roster management, leaving a few slots open to add hitters each week to capitalize on hot streaks and good matchups. Our hitter streamers […]

AL-Only and NL-Only: Deeper Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our AL-only and NL-only deeper fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 20 -- August 5 through August 11. 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 […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/4/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another loaded MLB DFS slate. We're now beyond the trade deadline and staring down the final two months of the regular season. Let's lock in and take down this enticing nine-game slate! We have some excellent matchups today. The pitching mix is relatively thin today, featuring few […]

Vinnie Pasquantino Stays Hot, Homers Saturday

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino homered in a 6-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night. He is now hitting .266 with 15 home runs, 79 RBI, a stolen base and 50 runs scored. This continues a hot streak for the slugger; he's hitting .355 with four home runs, 12 RBI, a […]

Michael Busch Launches 15th Home Run

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch went 2-for-3 with a two-run shot in Saturday's loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. The 26-year-old tallied his 15th round-tripper of the season in the opening frame by launching a two-run blast off Kyle Gibson which scored left fielder Ian Happ. This was his second long ball in as […]

Alec Burleson Goes Deep On Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman/outfielder Alec Burleson went 1-for-4 with a home run on Saturday afternoon. Burleson launched his 19th long ball of the season in the opening frame off Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon. The 25-year-old has continued to enjoy a breakout campaign this summer. Through 103 games, the former East Carolina product sits with […]

Yandy Diaz Homers In Rays' Victory Saturday Over Astros

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz homered in a 6-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday. The veteran hit his 10th home run of the season off Tayler Scott in the seventh inning. He's hitting .276 with the aforementioned 10 home runs, 50 RBI, and 40 runs scored in 447 plate appearances. Diaz […]