Fantasy Baseball Lineup Notes: Batting Order, Platoons, and Playing Time Changes - Week 15

It's now Week 15 in the fantasy baseball world. We took a week off last week as I went on a trip to golf a full 90 holes in three days while battling the Phoenix heat (and my insatiable need to slice every single drive of mine to incredible lengths until it rolled into the […]

H2H Points League Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 15) - Hitters and Pitchers

Can you believe that we are already in July? The All-Star Game is less than a week away! That means most of our H2H leagues are only about 7-8 weeks away from the playoffs, depending on the league size. Now is the time to make moves to get the wins to put you in a […]

Xavier Isaac Ends Seven Game Power Slide

Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Xavier Isaac went 1-for-4 with a walk and a solo shot on Thursday. He entered this game with a seven-game-long ball drought. The 20-year-old has looked quite comfortable in his first extended look at High-A pitching this season. Through 59 games, Isaac has posted a .302/.388/.567 slash line with […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/5/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Friday brings the first game of some exciting series, including when the Braves face the Phillies. We also have loaded main slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 7/5/2024, with the slate starting at 7:05 p.m. EDT. The lineup picks will range from […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash: Fantasy Baseball Week 15

Welcome back RotoBallers to another weekly edition of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series, as we heading into Week 15 of he 2024 MLB season. Today we list the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players who are worth stashing in your leagues including names like Matt McLain, Robbie Ray, Jeffrey Springs and […]

Jose Miranda Continues Breakout Campaign

Minnesota Twins corner infielder Jose Miranda tallied five hits in Thursday's 12-3 win over the Detroit Tigers. Miranda went 5-for-5 with three doubles, four runs, and three RBI in what was a massive overall day. The 26-year-old has been a revelation this season, slashing .312/.354/.504 with 32 runs, eight homers, 40 RBI, and two swipes. […]

Christian Walker Continues Terrorizing Dodgers

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker swatted another pair of homers on Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, leading the D-Backs to a 9-3 win. Walker went 2-for-3 with two walks, two runs, and three RBI on top of the two homers. After his second homer of the game in the third inning, the Dodgers […]

Juan Yepez Joins Major League Roster

Washington Nationals first baseman/outfielder Juan Yepez is being promoted in a corresponding move that sent Joey Meneses to Triple-A Rochester. Yepez has performed quite well in Triple-A this season with a .263/.257/.438 slash line, 15 long balls, and 41 RBI in 74 games. In addition, he swiped three bags and held a solid 40:45 BB:K […]

Nationals Option Joey Meneses To Triple-A

The Washington Nationals optioned first baseman Joey Meneses to Triple-A Rochester on Thursday after he went 0-for-4 in 1-0 shutout victory over the division-rival New York Mets on the Fourth of July. Meneses has had a tough go of it at the plate in his third major-league season, as he came into Thursday's ballgame hitting […]

Bryce Harper Doing Drills At 70-75% Intensity

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that first baseman Bryce Harper (hamstring) is doing drills at about 70-75 percent intensity. Although the All-Star break looms after next week's homestand, the Phillies won't hold Harper back from coming off the 10-day injured list if he's ready to return before the Midsummer Classic. The 31-year-old All-Star is […]

Andrew Vaughn Getting A Breather On Thursday

Chicago White Sox first baseman Andrew Vaughn isn't in the team's starting lineup on Thursday against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians. Gavin Sheets will get the nod at first base and will bat cleanup for the Pale Hose versus Guardians right-hander Ben Lively. Vaughn has been a below-average hitter for fantasy managers in his fourth year […]

Ben Rice Leading Off For Yankees On Thursday

New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice will bat leadoff for the Yankees in Thursday's game versus the visiting Reds. The 25-year-old has hit up and down the Yankee lineup since his debut, but this will be his first time hitting in the leadoff spot. So far, the left-handed hitter is 10-for-37 (.270) with three […]

Christian Walker Homers Twice, Drives In Four

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker went 4-for-5 with four RBI and three runs scored in Wednesday's 12-4 win over the Dodgers. Walker recorded three extra-base hits which included a double and two home runs. The 33-year-old also walked once in the contest. The first home run was a solo shot that broke a 4-4 […]

Alec Bohm Homers, Collects Two More RBI

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Alec Bohm went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Cubs. It was a 2-1 game in the sixth inning with the Cubs holding onto a slim lead, but Bohm's home run off potential NL Rookie of the Year Shota Imanaga put the Phillies ahead 2-1. […]

Chris Clegg's Dynasty Fantasy Baseball News, Notes, and Buys/Sells (Week 15)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my Week 15 fantasy baseball news, notes, and buys/sells for dynasty leagues. Thanks for bearing with me. Due to the birth of my daughter, I am much more sleep-deprived, but I am ready to rock and roll with new dynasty news and notes! Today's article will look at recent prospect call-ups […]

Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Heston Kjerstad, David Hamilton, Rhys Hoskins, and More

There is nothing quite like the ebbs and flows of fantasy baseball. Every at-bat of every game is the final straw based on that moment whereas in reality, players will have hundreds more across the next dozen weeks to neutralize whatever outcome came about. Across the past two months, plenty of recently unknown players have […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/4/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Independence Day! We have a full day of baseball on tap, but unfortunately, DraftKings and FanDuel had to feature different main slates. The FanDuel slate starts a bit earlier and includes the Cardinals/Pirates game. DK left that one off so it could make an early slate that starts before noon. Oh well, we still […]

Ryan Mountcastle Returning On Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (illness) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Seattle Mariners. The right-handed slugger will make his return to the lineup after missing each of the last two games due to an illness. He'll bat cleanup and serve as the designated hitter on Wednesday. Fantasy […]

Xavier 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 […]

Luken 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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds If You Lost Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Kyle Tucker, Mookie Betts, or Fernando Tatis Jr. To Injury?

We have lost some big names in fantasy baseball to injuries. Mookie Betts (wrist), Bryce Harper (hamstring), Fernando Tatis Jr. (quadriceps), Kyle Tucker (lower leg), and Kyle Schwarber (groin) are all currently on the injured list. There is no replacing these players in fantasy baseball, unless you go the trade route to bolster your roster. […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash (Week 15): Redraft Rankings

Welcome back to my weekly series Top Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash as we head into Week 15 of the 2024 MLB season. As the calendar flips over to July, the fantasy baseball prospects world is really start to heat up. We've had a steady flow of intriguing names getting called up to the Majors […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Kyle Tucker, Royce Lewis, Michael Harris II, Josh Jung, and more

The 2024 MLB All-Star Break is right around the corner, but there are still a chunk of games to be played. As always, injuries are going to play a factor. That said, let's take a look at injured hitters Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Kyle Tucker, Royce Lewis, Michael Harris II, Josh Jung, and more. This […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/3/24) - Today's Top Lineups

There are no day games on the schedule Wednesday, leaving us with packed evening slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. There are some exciting series to select from, including when the Dodgers host the Diamondbacks. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 7/3/2024, with the slate starting at […]

Nolan Schanuel Extends Hit Streak To Seven Games

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel went 2-for-4 with a run scored and four RBI in Tuesday's loss versus the Oakland Athletics. Schanuel hit his eighth double on the season and has now hit safely in seven consecutive straight games with three straight multi-hit performances. Schanuel has mainly been leading off for the Angels, […]

Christian Walker Chalks Up 18th Homer

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Christian Walker went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's loss versus the division rival Los Angeles Dodgers. Walker took Bobby Miller yard in the top of the fourth inning to tie the game 2-2 at the time, but it wouldn't be enough for the Diamondbacks to chalk up a […]

Nathaniel Lowe Blasts Two Home Runs Tuesday

Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe blasted two home runs and collected four RBI Tuesday night in a 7-0 victory against the San Diego Padres. Lowe smacked a two-run home run in the first inning off Cease and followed suit off Cease with another two-run home run again in the third inning. Lowe hasn't produced […]

Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber Hit In The Cages Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (hamstring) and outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber (groin) both hit in the batting cages on Tuesday at Wrigley Field before the game against the Chicago Cubs. Harper and Schwarber also did some jogging. "They're coming along," manager Rob Thomson said. "I don't think they're too far away. I don't know […]

Ryan Mountcastle Missing Third Straight Game

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (illness) remains out of the starting lineup for the third straight game on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners. The 27-year-old continues to sit out due to ongoing illness. This sounds like a minor issue that shouldn't force Mountcastle onto the injured list. In his absence, Ryan O'Hearn covers first […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Back At First Base Against Astros

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (finger) is back at first base and batting third in the order on Tuesday against the visiting Houston Astros and rookie right-hander Spencer Arrighetti. Guerrero was hit in his finger on his right hand in Sunday's contest against the New York Yankee. X-rays came back negative, but […]