Dylan Moore Heading To Paternity List

The Seattle Mariners placed infielder/outfielder Dylan Moore on the paternity list on Monday and recalled infielder Leo Rivas from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. With Moore scratched from Monday's lineup against the Chicago White Sox, rookie Ryan Bliss will now get the start at second base and will hit ninth for the M's against […]

Luisangel Acuna Slumping In June

New York Mets infield prospect Luisangel Acuna has struggled at the plate with Triple-A Syracuse, and his offensive woes have carried over into June. At the end of May, he was slashing .256/.309/.363 with 14 extra-base hits and 19 stolen bases in 51 games. Through the first eight games of June, he's slashing .171/.237/.229 with […]

Orelvis Martinez Bouncing Back From Slump

From May 8 to May 22, Toronto Blue Jays infield prospect Orelvis Martinez went just 2-for-40 with two home runs in Triple-A Buffalo. Before that, he'd been slashing .299/.379/.598 with eight doubles, nine home runs, and 26 RBI. Fortunately, the 22-year-old slugger has recovered well from his slump. Since May 23, he's slashing .286/.375/.571 with […]

Colt Keith May Not Return Until Wednesday

Detroit Tigers rookie second baseman Colt Keith (knee) will likely be out of the lineup for the series opener against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday with the Nats throwing left-hander Mitchell Parker. The Tigers have an off day on Monday, so that would allow Keith to get four days of rest after suffering a decent-sized […]

Adley Rutschman, Connor Norby Off On Monday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman and rookie infielder Connor Norby are both out of the team's starting lineup on Monday as they take on the Tampa Bay Rays. Rutschman, who went 3-for-5 with a grand slam and career-high six RBI in Sunday's victory, will get a day to rest after his big game over the […]

Noelvi Marte - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Formats CALL-UP ETA: June 27 ANALYSIS: The Reds are getting closer to getting another important contributor back soon. Noelvi Marte, who was slated to be the Opening Day third baseman for Cincinnati before getting suspended for 80 games, is about to start his rehab assignment tomorrow at Triple-A Louisville. Marte is […]

Otto Lopez Activated From Paternity List

Miami Marlins second baseman Otto Lopez was activated from the paternity list on the team's off day on Monday. Lopez was placed on the paternity list on June 7, as he welcomed a new baby into the world. After spending the maximum three days away from the team, he will rejoin the Marlins ahead of […]

Xavier Edwards, Tristan Gray Optioned To Triple-A Jacksonville

The Miami Marlins made a couple of roster moves on Monday's off day, which included optioning infielders Xavier Edwards and Tristan Gray. Both players were just called up on June 7, but with Tim Anderson (bereavement list) and Otto Lopez (paternity list) ready to return, the team decided to send them both down again. Edwards […]

Vaughn Grissom Hits Over The Weekend

Boston Red Sox second baseman Vaughn Grissom (hamstring) hit indoors on Saturday, according to manager Alex Cora. Grissom missed the first 32 games of the season with a left-hamstring strain and then injured his right hamstring running out a grounder to third base on June 1. An MRI exam on the right-handed hitter showed a […]

Romy Gonzalez To Begin Rehab Assignment This Week

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Romy Gonzalez (hamstring) hit indoors on Saturday, and manager Alex Cora said on Sunday that the hope is Gonzalez will start a minor-league rehab assignment on June 11 with Triple-A Worcester. Gonzalez returned from his first stint on the injured list due to a left-wrist sprain on May 8, but he's […]

Nick Gonzales - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats ROSTERED IN: 46% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Nick Gonzales continues to be one of the most consistent hitters in the Pittsburgh Pirates lineup on a daily basis. Gonzales is hitting .310 in 27 games for Pittsburgh since being called up from Triple-A and has earned the opportunity to start every […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 12

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 12 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season -- June 10 through June 16. 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 […]

Hitters Advanced Metrics Leaders for Brls/PA % - Fantasy Baseball Studs and Duds (Week 11)

Hello, RotoBallers! As another week of baseball wraps up, I will recap which hitters had the most impactful plate appearances in the past few days. Using Statcast's Barrels per Plate Appearance stat, or Brls/PA%, we can narrow our view to the hitters who are the most locked in through the season's first few months. Statcast's […]

Fantasy Baseball Players To Watch For The Week Ahead (June 10 - June 16)

We're through another week of baseball, so rejoice in those victories and lament those losses for a moment; learn from what was successful and from what did not work, then let's get prepared for the week ahead. There are lots of articles out there outlining waiver wire adds, two-start pitchers, players to stash, and more, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Continues To Hit Well, Drives In Five

Toronto Blue Jays utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa went 2-for-3 with a double and five RBI on Sunday, leading the Jays to a 6-4 extra-innings win over the Oakland Athletics. Kiner-Falefa drove in a pair with a single in the second inning and then cleared the bases with a double in the tenth to put the […]

Jorge Mateo Fielding Grounders Prior To Sunday’s Game

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jorge Mateo (concussion) was seen fielding grounders at second base prior to Sunday's game. Mateo is eligible to come off the 7-day injured list on Monday. This is a great sign for the 28-year-old, as he could be nearing his return to the starting lineup. While he was sidelined, Baltimore turned to […]

Colt Keith Avoids Structural Damage, Not Playing Sunday

Detroit Tigers second baseman Colt Keith (knee) reportedly has no structural damage in his knee and is hoping to avoid a trip to the injured list. He is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers, but there is a chance he returns in the coming days. Keith hurt himself on […]

Ketel Marte Back In Lineup On Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (back) is in the team's starting lineup for Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres. Marte was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to a stiff lower back, but he seems to be feeling better. The 30-year-old is enjoying another fine season in Arizona as he is slashing .282/.340/.508 with […]

Adael Amador Batting Eighth In Debut

Colorado Rockies prospect Adael Amador is starting at second base and batting eighth in his major-league debut on Sunday. The 21-year-old is the team's top prospect and was recalled from Double-A last night to take the roster spot of Brendan Rodgers (lower body). Amador has had a streaky season in the minors as evidenced by […]

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 […]

Nico Hoerner Sitting Again On Sunday

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (hand) is out of the team's starting lineup on Sunday against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds. It comes as no surprise after the team announced on Saturday that he was dealing with a small fracture in his hand after being hit by a pitch on Thursday. The 27-year-old could avoid […]

Jonathan India - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Formats ROSTERED IN: 58% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jonathan India had a slow May but has picked up the pace since the calendar turned to June. After having a slash line of .220/.340/.329 last month, he has improved to .375/.469/.542 in the first eight games of June. Based on his historical […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: 2B/SS Pickups for Week 12 (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to Week 12 of the MLB season and another edition of our second base and shortstop waiver wire pickups article. We are almost halfway through June, and the All-Star break is about a month away. It's time to start searching the waiver and picking up players who can help improve your roster. […]