Nick Mariano's Week 19 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The trade deadline is injecting chaos into the timeline with plenty of deals going down before July 30. While I've got plenty of waiver thoughts here, you should also check out the dedicated Trade Deadline Tracker. Stay tuned across RotoBaller's site to navigate the […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 19 (July 29- August 4)

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 19-- July 29 through August 4 -- and will point out free agents to […]

Marlins To Place Josh Bell On Waivers

The Miami Marlins are reportedly set to put first baseman Josh Bell on outright waivers, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. Bell hit .237 with 14 homers and 47 RBI for the Marlins this season with a .696 OPS. It has been a bit of a struggle in Miami for the left-handed-hitting slugger. Bell could […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball for Week 19 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to the Week 19 edition of our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of July 29 - August 4, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN or Yahoo. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because […]

Josh Naylor Available Off The Bench

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh Naylor is reportedly available off the bench for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The left-handed slugger has been out of the lineup for a few games for vague reasons. It sounds like Naylor is dealing with general soreness but is hopefully going to be available on Monday. David Fry […]

Michael Busch Taking A Seat Versus Southpaw

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. The lefty slugger will take a seat with left-hander Cole Ragans on the mound for KC. Busch isn't in a straight platoon situation but it's not shocking to see them resting him against a […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We've got another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series! This week's article covers Week 19 (July 29 to August 4). Looking ahead to next week and the rest of the season, we'll make sure to highlight five injured players to stash in your redraft leagues. Are you […]

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19 (2024)

The All-Star Break is way behind us, and we are in the final stretch of the fantasy season. Let's look at first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 19 — July 29 through August 4. The second half of the baseball season is a pivotal period where teams vie for playoff […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 18)

Welcome back to our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitter category boosters for Week 18 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  Jeff McNeil, Gavin Lux, Jo Adell, and more. Effectively, we are at […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Streamers - Top Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 19 (July 29 - Aug 4)

The trade deadline is approaching - both in fantasy leagues and in Major League Baseball. And while making trades is a good way to sure up your roster for the stretch run, streaming the best available players off waivers is still a great way to stay one step ahead of your fellow league mates. Our […]

AL-Only and NL-Only: Deeper Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our AL-only and NL-only deeper fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 19 -- July 29 through August 4. 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 (7/28/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another loaded MLB DFS slate. We're well underway with the second half of the season, and I am locking in to help somebody take down a tournament. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's slate! We have some excellent matchups today. The pitching mix is relatively […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings (Week 19) - Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Lawrence Butler, Tyler Fitzgerald, Zach Eflin, more

Hey, RotoBallers, here are more fantasy baseball rankings! The MLB trade deadline is next week, and more players are expected to be moved as teams look to acquire pieces for the World Series run. The Rays have had a firesale so far by trading Randy Arozarena to the Mariners and dealing Zach Eflin to the […]

Josh Bell Continues Incredible Run On Saturday

Miami Marlins first baseman Josh Bell extended his hitting streak to six games on Saturday evening as he went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, and a walk. Bell went deep in the seventh inning to give Miami a four-run lead which scored Bryan De La Cruz and Nick Fortes. This was Bell's fourth […]

Rhys Hoskins Continues Power Surge On Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins continued his power surge on Saturday evening, going 1-for-4 with a three-run shot. Hoskins went deep in the fourth inning, scoring Willy Adames and Jake Bauers. This was the 31-year-old's second consecutive game, tallying a round-tripper, and third in his past six games. This is a great sign, as […]

Alec Bohm Exits Early With Bruised Left Ankle

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Alec Bohm (ankle) exits Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians with a bruised left ankle. It's unclear when Bohm suffered the bruised left ankle and was replaced by Edmundo Sosa in the seventh frame. Bohm went 1-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout before exiting early. The 27-year-old is considered day-to-day, and […]

Freddie Freeman Placed On Emergency Family Leave List

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar first baseman Freddie Freeman has been placed on the emergency family leave list by the team on Saturday. Freeman has returned to California to be with his family; his young son Maximus is battling an ailment called transient synovitis and is currently in the hospital working to get better. We here […]

Ryan Mountcastle Out On Saturday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle is not in the starting lineup on Saturday against the visiting San Diego Padres. Ryan O'Hearn will take his spot at first base and will bat cleanup for the struggling O's against Padres right-hander Michael King. O'Hearn is much more attractive in DFS against right-handed pitchers and has a […]

Impact MLB Prospects: Which Major Call-Ups Are Left?

So many MLB prospects, so little time left in the season! Many have been called up, but who still awaits "the call"? In this article, I will highlight Triple-A prospects still looking to get called up this year. I will focus on several minor leaguers who hope to make an impact in August or September. […]

Juan Yepez Tallies Three Hits, Two RBI On Friday

Washington Nationals first baseman/outfielder Juan Yepez went 3-for-4 at the plate on Friday with one double, two singles, two runs, and three RBI. Even though his 15-game hitting streak was snapped on Thursday, he bounced right back on Friday with an impressive three-hit night. Since being promoted from Triple-A on July 5, Yepez has carried […]

Coby Mayo - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 19)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in 12+ Team Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: The time to stash Mayo in most formats could be right now. The Orioles have already made one trade for a starting pitcher in Zach Eflin, but are expected to be one of the most active contenders in the trade market as they have more […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Max Fried, Ozzie Albies, Josh Jung, Mason Miller, Royce Lewis and more...

This past week, Ozzie Albies injured his left wrist. After testing, it showed that he fractured his left wrist. The Braves put him on the IL and gave him a timeline of about eight weeks to return. The normal time to return from this type of injury is anywhere between six to eight weeks. The […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/27/24) - Today's Top Lineups

We have a busier-than-normal Saturday with nine games on the main slate, which is in prime time instead of the afternoon. The Olympics didn't pilfer the MLB talent this time around, so the only things we have to worry about are trades (the deadline is just three days away) and regression. Ask Drew Thorpe about […]

Rowdy Tellez Leaves Early With Back Spasms

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Rowdy Tellez (back) left Friday's series opener against the hosting Arizona Diamondbacks due to back spasms. Tellez is currently being examined and treated by the team's medical status, and his status is day-to-day for now. Before being pulled early, Tellez was hitless in his only at-bat and was replaced by Connor […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Zack Gelof, Tyler Fitzgerald, A.J. Puk, River Ryan, Daniel Hudson, Jackson Jobe

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more waiver wire articles. The second half of the season has started, and we are already a week away from turning the calendar page to August. It's time to build those fantasy rosters for the championship run. Today, we will review our mid-week waiver rankings for Week 18 -- July 22 […]

Top-5 Hitting Prospects To Stash For Week 18 Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues (2024)

The All-Star break has come and gone. The trade deadline is quickly approaching. High-profile prospects are currently lighting up the minor leagues and chomping at the bit to make an impact at the big league level with fans thinking there is no time like the present to get a glimpse of the future.  This might […]

Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Gavin Lux, Ben Rice, Evan Phillips, and More

The All-Star break may be over, but the fantasy baseball season is not. Two months is a lot of time to lock in and stay on the ball. Most H2H league matchups should have another month in the regular season. Knowing who is on the up or down is crucial right now because nothing is […]

Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 18 (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 18 of the fantasy baseball season. Even as the All-Star Break led to a reduced schedule last week, there were still plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances throughout Minor League Baseball. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. […]

Jose Abreu Not Expected To Play Again This Year

Free-agent first baseman Jose Abreu will most likely not play for the remainder of the 2024 season, according to sources. It's believed that Abreu will take a break, and if conditions are right, he'll try to return in 2025 if he's given another opportunity with a big-league organization. The former American League MVP fell off […]

Freddie Freeman Scratched On Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (personal) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Houston Astros. The veteran slugger has reportedly left the team to deal with a family issue. It's unclear how long Freeman is going to be gone while dealing with this problem. Cavan Biggio will […]