Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 20 (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 20 of the fantasy baseball season. There were plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances throughout Minor League Baseball during last week's action. It's imperative to monitor the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far. The players listed here are not only coming off […]

Rudy Gobert Says He Had Surgery

According to senior NBA writer Sam Amick of The Athletic, Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (finger) reported he underwent surgery on Monday. The reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year injured his finger during a recent practice for France and only logged three minutes during Tuesday's win over Canada. However, French head coach Vincent Collet […]

Diamondbacks-Guardians Postponed On Tuesday

The game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday in Cleveland has been postponed due to inclement weather and will be rescheduled as a traditional doubleheader on Wednesday, Aug. 7, starting at 1:10 pm ET. For the D-backs, left-handed veteran Eduardo Rodriguez was scheduled to make his 2024 season debut after suffering a […]

Joel Embiid Rolls Ankle In Win Over Brazil

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (ankle) scored 14 points in Team USA's win over Brazil. He added nine rebounds and one block. Despite playing only 12 minutes, Embiid had one of his better performances so far during the 2024 Summer Olympics. Unfortunately, his day was cut short after he rolled his ankle. However, Team USA […]

Dillon Dingler Not Seeing Stable Playing Time

Detroit Tigers catching prospect Dillon Dingler has been unable to find stable playing time since joining the major league roster on July 28. In this span, the backstop has only started two games and gone 2-for-9 at the plate with one extra-base hit and a 2:3 BB:K ratio. 29-year-old Jake Rogers has continued to see […]

Rudy Gobert Suits Up Against Canada Despite Finger Injury

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (finger) grabbed one rebound in three minutes during Tuesday's Olympic quarterfinal 82-73 France win over Canada. He suffered a left ring finger injury during practice before the knockout rounds. Gobert's minutes were also limited due to player matchups in the contest. With the big man sitting out, Victor Wembanyama finished […]

Sean Murphy Out Against Brewers

Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy will get the day off on Tuesday against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers. Travis d'Arnaud will do the catching for right-hander Bryce Elder and will hit sixth in the batting order against Brewers right-hander Colin Rea. The Braves have been careful with Murphy's workload behind the plate this year after he […]

Angels-Yankees Postponed On Tuesday

The contest between the Los Angeles Angels and New York Yankees on Tuesday in the Bronx has been postponed due to rain and rescheduled as part of a traditional doubleheader on Wednesday, Aug. 7, starting at 4:05 pm ET. Right-hander Davis Daniel and right-hander Luis Gil, who were scheduled to start for the Angels and […]

Curt Casali Goes On Paternity List

The San Francisco Giants placed catcher Curt Casali on the paternity list on Tuesday and recalled catcher Jakson Reetz from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Casali will be away from the team for up to three games this week, meaning he's going to miss the remainder of the series in D.C. against the hosting […]

Victor Wembanyama Grabs 12 Rebounds In France's Quarterfinal Win

Victor Wembanyama, center for the San Antonio Spurs, grabbed 12 rebounds as France defeated Canada 82-73 on Tuesday, securing a spot in the men's Olympic basketball semifinals for the second consecutive time. Wembanyama also contributed seven points, five assists, three steals, and one block. Although Canada managed to limit the 20-year-old's offensive opportunities, forward Guerschon […]

Adrian Del Castillo Joining Arizona

The Arizona Diamondbacks called up catching prospect Adrian Del Castillo from Triple-A Reno on Tuesday and placed catcher Gabriel Moreno (groin) on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move with a left-groin strain. Per MLB Pipeline, Del Castillo is Arizona's No. 28 prospect, and he will now split playing time behind the dish in […]

Gabriel Moreno Heading To Injured List

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (groin) is headed to the injured list on Tuesday with a groin injury and will likely start on the 10-day IL, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Moreno suffered a left-groin strain in Monday's extra-inning victory over the hosting Cleveland Guardians, and it sounds as though he's a candidate to miss […]

Nikola Jokic Leads Serbia To Victory In Overtime Over Australia

Nikola Jokic, center for the Denver Nuggets, scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, leading Serbia to a 95-90 overtime victory over Australia and securing a spot in the Paris Olympic basketball semifinals on Tuesday. Jokic and his Serbian teammates were behind by 24 points at halftime but managed to take the lead 61-60 after […]

Fantasy Baseball Frauds? Buy/Sell On Standout Performers Including Wilyer Abreu, Michael Toglia

Aaron Judge is on a heater for the ages right now. His teammate Juan Soto is also locked in at the plate. Given their illustrious pasts, their current level of success isn’t exactly a huge surprise. What should we do about other players who are on unexpected heaters? Should fantasy managers add them and try […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash (Week 20): Redraft Rankings

Well, we're past the trade deadline, and some notable prospects like Deyvison De Los Santos, Agustin Ramirez, and Connor Norby all switched teams. Norby had already debuted with Baltimore while De Los Santos and Ramirez are knocking on the door. And thankfully, we finally saw Jackson Holliday recalled to Baltimore and Coby Mayo was finally freed from Triple-A after […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash: Fantasy Baseball Week 20

Welcome back RotoBallers to another weekly edition of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series, as we prepare for Week 20 of the 2024 MLB season. Today we list the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players who are worthy of a continued spot on your roster while imploring you to pick up lesser-rostered […]

Tucker Barnhart Signs Minor-League Deal With Reds

Veteran catcher Tucker Barnhart signed a minor-league deal with the Cincinnati Reds, the team with whom he played from 2014-2021. Barnhart began the season with the Arizona Diamondbacks, where he hit .173/.287/.210 with six RBI and 13 runs scored across 31 games. He has hit .241/.318/.351 with 53 homers, 292 RBI, and 254 runs scored […]

Bo Naylor Triples, Steals Base For Guardians

Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor went 2-for-4 with a triple, an RBI, and a stolen base in the team's loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. The 24-year-old backstop showcased his power and a bit of speed in Monday's game. Naylor is hitting .206 with eight homers, 32 RBI, and four stolen bases this season. […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo Notches 22 Points In Losing Effort

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a game-high 22 points in Greece's matchup against Germany at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday but couldn't save his squad from a 76-63 loss in the quarterfinals. Germany managed to limit Antetokounmpo to two rebounds and three assists, which played a big part in the team's success. The Bucks […]

Dalton Rushing Set For Triple-A Promotion

After a strong season at Double-A Tulsa, the Dodgers will promote catcher prospect Dalton Rushing to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Rushing earns the promotion after hitting .270 with 17 homers and 59 RBI. Rushing is the Dodgers No. 1 prospect and No. 46 overall per MLB Pipeline, mostly due to his ability to hit the ball […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/6/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! After an off-day for a few teams in MLB, Tuesday returns with a bang and offers up an 11-game slate for DFS consumption. The action starts at 7:05 p.m. EDT when the Angels visit the Yankees in New York.   Speaking of the Yankees, they have been scorching hot at the plate […]

Gabriel Moreno Suffers Strained Groin On Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (groin) was removed from Monday's contest early against the hosting Cleveland Guardians with a strained left groin. The good news for fantasy managers is that Moreno went 2-for-2 with a solo home run in the contest before leaving early. He was replaced behind the plate by Jose Herrera. Moreno will […]

Jonah Heim Resting Against Houston

Texas Rangers catcher Jonah Heim will retreat to the bench on Monday against the visiting division-rival Houston Astros after starting the two previous games on Saturday and Sunday. In his absence, the Rangers will roll with Carson Kelly behind the plate and in the nine-hole in the batting order versus Astros right-hander Hunter Brown. The […]

Hitters Advanced Metrics Leaders for Barrel% - Fantasy Baseball Studs and Duds (Week 20)

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to our hitter's advanced metrics leaders article for Week 20 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season! Today, we will be taking a look at players like Byron Buxton, Michael Busch, Matt Chapman, and more. As another week of baseball wraps up, I will recap which hitters had the most impactful plate […]

Dalton Rushing Homers Twice On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers catching prospect Dalton Rushing went 2-for-4 on Sunday with two home runs. Rushing has now launched seven homers in his last 11 games - four since the start of August. Through 77 games with Double-A Tulsa, he's slashing .271/.378/.513 with 15 doubles, 17 homers, 59 RBI, and 38:69 BB/SO. Currently the Dodgers' […]

Kyle Teel Heating Up In Double-A

Through three games in August, Boston Red Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel is 4-for-11 with a double and a home run. Between May and June, Teel was on fire, slashing .335/.413/.512 with 12 doubles, six homers, 40 RBI, and 21:46 BB/SO. But he cooled down in July, posting just five extra-base hits all month. Fortunately, […]

Edgar Quero Not Slowing Down At Triple-A

Chicago White Sox catcher prospect Edgar Quero continued his strong showing since his promotion to Triple-A with a home run on Sunday for Charlotte. The White Sox' No. 3 prospect has had a breakout season and has shown no signs of slowing down since jumping a level to Triple-A. He has three homers and 14 […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, Mason Miller, Yandy Diaz, Byron Buxton, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and more

The 2024 fantasy baseball playoffs will be here before we know it, so the season is entering "must-win" territory over the next few weeks. There is no shortage of high-impact fantasy baseball studs dealing with bumps and bruises, so let's take a look at the top injured players, including Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, Mason Miller, […]

Jarrett Allen Could Still Be On The Move Despite Recent Extension

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen is expected to remain in trade rumors despite recently signing a contract extension. NBA insider Marc Stein has noted on Substack that Allen becomes trade-eligible on Feb. 2, 2025, a few days before the 2024-25 trade deadline. Stein adds that the Cavaliers will continue to get calls on Allen because […]

Micah Potter Returns To Utah On Two-Way Deal

Forward/center Micah Potter is back with the Utah Jazz, having agreed to a new two-way contract. Potter signed his first two-way deal with the Jazz in 2022. He has made 23 NBA appearances with the team. The 26-year-old started his NBA career in 2021-22 with the Detroit Pistons. He has averaged 3.3 points and 2.7 […]