Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball for Week 12 (2024)

Welcome RotoBallers to the Week 12 edition of our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of June 10 - June 16, 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 Injury Reports - Updates for Juan Soto, Zac Gallen, Alex Bregman, Tyler O'Neill, Jack Flaherty, Gerrit Cole, Matt Chapman, and more

With over two months of the MLB season in the books, injuries remain a factor in fantasy baseball. These bumps and bruises are sure to affect fantasy baseball lineups, so let's take a look at the top injured players including Juan Soto, Zac Gallen, Alex Bregman, Tyler O'Neill, Jack Flaherty, Gerrit Cole, Matt Chapman, and […]

Tyler Locklear Doubles In Debut

Seattle Mariners first base prospect Tyler Locklear went 1-for-4 with a double and RBI in his big-league debut versus the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. Locklear was promoted to the big-leagues on Sunday with first baseman Ty France (heel) landing on the 10-day injured list. Manager Scott Servais alluded to the fact that the club […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/10/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Monday! Tonight’s slate is a tidy six-gamer that looks to be a lot of fun. The most high-profile game on the slate will be Carlos Rodon and the Yankees heading to Kansas City to take on the surprisingly good Seth Lugo and the Royals. Despite both teams' quality, neither side profiles as a top […]

MLB DFS Values: Top Plays For FanDuel, DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball (6/10/2024)

We have a modest six-game MLB slate Monday night, but there are still plenty of value hitters to consider for your cash game and tournament lineups, as well as one discounted pitcher that has been pitching better than his current salaries suggest. We will be hunting for bargains daily because nailing some value picks that […]

Anthony Rizzo Not In Sunday's Lineup

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Rizzo has struggled mightily as of late with just one hit and zero RBI across 29 at-bats in June. The 34-year-old has also not hit a home run in his last 25 games. At […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Receives Second Opinion, Set To Swing A Bat In The Coming Weeks

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand (wrist) visited a specialist for a second opinion on June 8 and was advised to rest for an additional five days. The 24-year-old was originally scheduled to begin the next step in his rehab progression on June 5 but opted to go for a second opinion. In addition, Encarnacion-Strand […]

Tyler Locklear Starting Sunday, Set For Everyday Role

Seattle Mariners first base prospect Tyler Locklear was promoted to the majors on Saturday evening and is already starting in his first major league game on Sunday. Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reported that Locklear is expected to play daily and will not be in a platoon role with Luke Raley. Locklear was promoted […]

Nick Mariano's Week 12 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back to our weekly waiver rundown where we analyze the wire to identify players to help us crush it this summer. Please read this with your specific team needs and category weaknesses in mind! Be honest about what will get you to the […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 12 (June 10 - June 16)

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 12-- June 10 through June 16 -- and will point out free agents to […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another weekly edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series! Heading into Week 12, this article highlights five injured players worth stashing. If you're new to the series, be sure to check out previous articles for even more options. Lots of productive players are gearing up for a […]

Michael Busch Starting At Second Against Reds

Chicago Cubs infielder Michael Busch is making the start at second base on Sunday in the series finale against the Cincinnati Reds and is batting seventh against Reds right-hander Frankie Montas. Busch started one game at second base for the Los Angeles Dodgers last season and 25 games there for Triple-A Oklahoma in 2023. Regular […]

Ty France Lands On Injured List

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (heel) will head to the injured list on Sunday with a right-heel fracture, and pitcher Collin Snider will be optioned to Triple-A Tacoma. Corresponding moves have yet to be announced by the team. The Mariners were concerned about France when he was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Kansas […]

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12 (2024)

We have familiar names and some newcomers in this edition of first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 12 — June 10 through June 16. It's somewhat surprising that some of these guys are still below 50 percent rostered. In place of Josh Jung, Josh Smith is having a career […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Streamers - Top Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 12 (June 10 - June 16)

With the number of injuries and disappointing performances from players you drafted, streaming has been inevitable. And if you've waited til June to start streaming, it could even be too late. But since you're reading this article, I'll just assume that you have been streaming since the start and that you will continue to be […]

Projecting Rest of Season Top 10 Infielders in 2024 Fantasy Baseball

Were you aware that four of the top ten overall fantasy players right now are infielders? Bobby Witt Jr. is no surprise as he was the consensus #1 overall pick in drafts this Spring. But Gunnar Henderson and Elly De La Cruz were guys who analysts were divided on, yet both are off to top-ten […]

Jake Cronenworth Leads The Way With Four RBI On Saturday

San Diego Padres infielder Jake Cronenworth went 2-for-5 at the plate on Saturday with a three-run home run and RBI single. Cronenworth launched his ninth home run of the season in the fourth inning, which scored Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jurickson Profar. Later in the fifth, he extended the San Diego lead further by knocking […]

Bryce Harper Tallies Three Hits And Seventh Home Run On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper went 3-for-4 at the plate in the opening game of the London Series with his 15th long ball of the season. Harper carries a strong .276/.384/.535 line into Sunday with three stolen bases and 45 RBI. The former two-time MVP struggled through April but has put that behind him […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 11)

Is your fantasy baseball team in need of a boost in a specific category? Maybe it's a shot in the arm in runs scored or an influx of RBI? Monitoring how well you are performing in each offensive category and addressing those categories in need throughout the season is a great way to keep your […]

Ty France Dealing With Heel Injury

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (heel) was not in Saturday's lineup due to a heel issue he suffered on a hit-by pitch on Friday. Seattle manager Scott Servais expressed his concern about the injury in a postgame interview on Saturday. France has posted a solid .251/.329/.403 line with seven long balls this season. The […]

The Top Fantasy Baseball Prospect from Each MLB Team (AL Edition)

With the Dominican Summer League starting up, we now have all six minor league levels in full swing. Prospect rankings are always changing, and this is the time of year when you start seeing bigger changes in rankings as smaller sample sizes become more believable at this point. Due to prospect performances along with plenty […]

Chris Clegg's Dynasty Fantasy Baseball News, Notes, and Buys/Sells (Week 11)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my Week 11 fantasy baseball news, notes, and buys/sells for dynasty leagues. This weekly series will take a look at various prospects, dynasty news, and discuss fantasy implications. Thanks for bearing with me as I did not get this article out last week due to the birth of our daughter. Now, […]

Rowdy Tellez Homers On Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Rowdy Tellez had a big night at the plate in a 4-0 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. Tellez went 2-for-4 with two runs and three RBI to help power the Pirates to the win. The 29-year-old's solo homer came in the seventh inning and traveled 403 feet with an […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/9/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The early part of the MLB season has been good to me, so I'm looking to build off that momentum and hit the ground running as we progress into the 2024 campaign. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's slate! We have […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Week 12 (2024)

With the fantasy baseball regular season almost at the midway point, now is the time to start making trades. Whether you have a great record or a record under .500, there is always room to improve your fantasy team. So, reach out to those league mates and upgrade your team.  There also won't be many […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash (Week 11): Redraft Rankings

As the calendar flips to June, the prospect world has been heating up, both with good and bad news. We unfortunately saw two of the top prospects from these stash rankings land on the minor league IL over the last week, but we also had a few notable promotions as well. Over the last few […]

Buyer Beware? Hot Starts and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Analysis (Week 12)

With the weekend upon us, a fresh batch of fantasy baseball waiver wire recommendations will fill the RotoBaller feeds. Our team's various waiver wire recommendations are coming with full force this weekend, so be sure to check out all the great articles there. As we consider players who are in the midst of hot streaks […]

Tyler Locklear Being Promoted To The Major Leagues

Seattle Mariners first base/third base prospect Tyler Locklear is being promoted to the major league roster as Ty France (heel) is dealing with an injury. France was not in Saturday's lineup and manager Scott Servais did express his concern about the severity of the injury in a postgame interview. While France has not officially been […]

Ty France Scratched Saturday

Seattle Mariners first baseman Ty France (undisclosed) has been scratched from Saturday's starting lineup against the hosting Kansas City Royals. The 29-year-old went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles, a walk, an RBI, a run scored, and a hit-by-pitch in Friday's loss to the Royals but seemingly felt some discomfort while doing infield drills prior […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Cade Povich, Davis Schneider, Joey Ortiz, Ty France, Matt Waldron, Henry Davis

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more waiver wire advice. We are two months into the season, and it's time for fantasy managers to closely monitor their teams as we are about a month away from the All-Star break. Here at Rotoballer HQ, we are here to help you prioritize which players to pick up with our […]