Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

Welcome back RotoBallers to another weekly edition of Injured Players to Stash fantasy baseball series as we look towards Week 9. This week's article highlights five injured players worth stashing in your leagues for Week 9. If you're new to the series, be sure to check out previous articles for even more options. This first quarter […]

Fantasy Baseball Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9 (2024)

Welcome RotoBallers to our catcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 9 (May 20 - May 26). If you are reading this, chances are you might need some help at the catcher position in fantasy. Like every year, it hasn't been easy to navigate that position in fantasy with frequent off days and injuries piling up. Sean Murphy (oblique), Willson Contreras (forearm), […]

William Contreras Launches Go-Ahead Homer In Brewers Victory

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras' three-run homer off Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander proved to be the game-winning hit in Saturday's 4-2 win. Contreras battled Verlander for 12 pitches before the 13th pitch in the at-bat, which resulted in his seventh homer of the season. He enters Sunday's play second in the majors with […]

Padres-Braves Postponed On Saturday

Saturday's game between the San Diego Padres and the Atlanta Braves has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be rescheduled for Monday, May 20, at 6:20 pm eastern time as part of a split doubleheader. Right-hander Bryce Elder was set to start for the Braves on Saturday and face Padres right-hander Yu […]

Elias Diaz Remains Sidelined

Colorado Rockies backstop Elias Diaz (hand) remains out of the starting lineup on Saturday. The 33-year-old has been dealing with left-hand soreness and is now sitting in his third straight game. As a result, Hunter Goodman will serve as the catcher for Ty Blach and bat in the eight-hole. Goodman enters Saturday with a .095/.208/.381 […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 9 (May 20 - May 26)

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 9 -- May 20 through May 26 -- and will point out free agents […]

Buyer Beware? Hot Starts and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Analysis (Week 9)

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 […]

NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (5/18/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Welcome to a Saturday Showdown slate in the NBA, RotoBallers! We have an exciting Game 6 on tap tonight, with the Dallas Mavericks looking to spring the upset on the #1-seeded Thunder with a series-clinching win on their home court. The Mavericks are 3.5-point favorites tonight and hold a 57.6% chance of winning (according to […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings (May Updates) - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Paul Skenes, Christian Scott, Corbin Carroll, more

Hey, RotoBallers! Can you believe it? The fantasy baseball season is flying by; we are already halfway through May. With that being said, it's time for another rankings check-in. Below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated 2024 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) as of May 17, 2024. These rankings […]

Sean Murphy To Begin Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (oblique) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday, according to manager Brian Snitker. Murphy has been on the injured list since Opening Day when he suffered an oblique injury. The 29-year-old may require a little extra time to get back into game shape, but the Braves should have their […]

Travis D'Arnaud Diagnosed With Head Contusion

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud (head) took a foul ball off his face mask in the sixth inning of Friday's 3-1 loss to the Padres and reported feeling dizzy afterward. The 35-year-old was checked for a concussion and passed the initial tests, so for now, it is being labeled as a head contusion. He'll be […]

Nick Fortes Homers, Scores Three Runs On Friday

Miami Marlins catcher Nick Fortes went 3-for-3 with a homer, a walk, three runs, and three RBI in an 8-0 win over the New York Mets on Friday. Fortes turned in his best offensive performance of the season in the lopsided win over New York. The veteran catcher launched a three-run homer off of Mets […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Week 9 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of buy low/sell high trade targets. In this article, we will look at five players whom fantasy managers should be looking to buy low or sell high heading into Week 9 (May 20 to May 26). As a reminder, when reading this trade target piece, every league is different. Therefore, acquiring […]

Jamie Benn Scores Big Goal In Series-Clinching Victory

Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn scored a clutch game-tying goal in the third period of Game 6 against the Colorado Avalanche, giving the team the opportunity they needed to win it in overtime. Benn scored early in the third on a beautiful passing play, tucking the puck neatly into an open cage. The 34-year-old veteran […]

Matt Duchene Ends Second-Round Series With Overtime Winner

Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene scored off a net-front scramble in double overtime of Game 6 to secure Dallas' spot in the Western Conference Final. Duchene's goal gave the Stars a 2-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche, sending the former packing. In a "puck don't lie" moment, Duchene scored the game-winner after being involved in […]

Anton Lundell Comes Up Huge In Series-Clinching Win

Florida Panthers center Anton Lundell notched a goal and an assist in Game 6 of their second-round series against the Boston Bruins, helping to close out the series in a 2-1 win. Lundell scored midway through the second to tie the game and then assisted on Gustav Forsling's game-winning goal with just 93 seconds left […]

Travis d'Arnaud Leaves Friday's Game With Dizziness

Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d'Arnaud was removed from Friday night's 3-1 loss to the visiting San Diego Padres early due to dizziness. The 35-year-old veteran took a foul ball off his facemask in the fifth inning and was removed before the sixth frame. It's worth noting that d'Arnaud has already had several documented concussions in […]

Maple Leafs Bring In Craig Berube As New Head Coach

The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Craig Berube as the new head coach. He replaces Sheldon Keefe, who was fired last week following the team's first-round exit from the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Berube, 58, takes on his third job as a head coach in the NHL. He steered the Philadelphia Flyers for two seasons […]

Nick Cousins Re-Enters Panthers Lineup Friday

Florida Panthers forward Nick Cousins will be inserted back into the lineup for Game 6 against Boston on Friday. After featuring in each of the first seven playoff contests this year, Cousins came out of the lineup to accommodate Sam Bennett, who returned from injury in Game 3. He will jump on the fourth line […]

Yakov Trenin Considered Day-To-Day

Colorado Avalanche forward Yakov Trenin (upper body) will not play in Game 6 against Dallas on Friday and is considered day-to-day. Trenin, who has been limited to one point in 10 playoff appearances this year, comes out of the lineup after sustaining an upper-body injury in Game 5. Chris Wagner is expected to take his […]

Luis Campusano Getting A Breather Friday

San Diego Padres catcher Luis Campusano is taking the day off for the series opener on Friday in Atlanta against the Braves. With Campusano taking a day to rest, Kyle Higashioka will do the catching for right-handed knuckleballer Matt Waldron while hitting ninth against Braves left-hander Max Fried. The 25-year-old Campusano has been solid for […]

Tyler Seguin Good To Go Friday

Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin (lower body) will play in Game 6 against Colorado on Friday. He suffered an apparent lower-body injury late in Game 5, but it looks like it wasn't anything serious. Seguin saw a three-game point streak end in Game 5. He has amassed seven points (three goals, four assists) in 12 […]

Mitch Garver Returns Against Orioles

Seattle Mariners catcher Mitch Garver (back) has returned to the starting lineup on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles and left-hander John Means, serving as the designated hitter while batting third in the order. The 33-year-old veteran backstop will return to action after being scratched from Tuesday's lineup with back spasms. He's gone hitless in only […]

Roope Hintz Remains Out For Game 6

Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (upper body) will miss a second consecutive game against Colorado on Friday. He continues to nurse an upper-body injury he suffered in Game 4 of the second-round series. The Stars hope to have Hintz back in action in the team's next game. Hintz, who posted a career-high 75 points (37 […]

Evan Mobley Likely To Get Max Extension

Cleveland Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley is entering the final year of his rookie contract next season and it looks like the team is more than happy with his growth so far. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, the Cavs are likely to offer Mobley a rookie scale max extension this offseason. Unfortunately, he was hit […]

Nikola Jokic Drops 22 Points In Loss

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic was the only one on the team to score more than 12 points in a 45-point drubbing in Game 6. The three-time MVP put up 22 points, nine rebounds, two assists, and three turnovers while shooting 9-for-19 from the floor and 0-for-4 from deep. Jokic will likely bounce back, as […]

Chris Clegg's Dynasty Fantasy Baseball News, Notes, and Buys/Sells (Week 8)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my Week 8 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. If you enjoy dynasty baseball, you know it is a fast-paced game. Keeping up with the Joneses per se keeps you in the […]

J.T. Miller Scores Dramatic Game-Winner

Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller scored a huge game-winning goal in Thursday's 3-2 victory against Edmonton, finding the back of the net with only 33 seconds left in regulation. Vancouver fell behind twice on home ice in the game, but Miller's late heroics gave the team a 3-2 series lead. It was only fitting that […]

Leon Draisaitl Extends Postseason-Opening Point Streak With An Assist

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl extended his postseason-opening point streak to 10 games with an assist in Thursday's Game 5 loss to the Canucks. Draisaitl and Vincent Desharnais linked up early in the game to help Evander Kane on the scoreboard. Mark Messier and Wayne Gretzky were previously the only players in Oilers history to […]

Sebastian Aho Notches Two Points In Game 6 Loss

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho led the charge in Game 6 against the Rangers on Thursday, but his efforts weren't enough as the team got dumped out of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 5-3 defeat. Aho recorded a power-play helper when Seth Jarvis scored early in the second period, and he put the […]