Isaac Paredes, Miguel Amaya Sitting On Saturday

Chicago Cubs third baseman Isaac Paredes and catcher Miguel Amaya are not in the starting nine on Saturday afternoon as the Cubs continue a three-game set against the New York Yankees. The third baseman is in the midst of a rough 2-for-17 slide since the start of the month, while Amaya has tallied just one […]

J.T. Realmuto Exits Game Early With Bruised Knee

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (knee) exited Friday's game early with a bruised knee. Realmuto fouled a ball off his knee in the second inning before notching his second RBI single of the night. He wasn't replaced until the top of the fourth when he was pinch-hit for by Garrett Stubbs. Fantasy managers will want […]

Ryan Jeffers Heads To The Bench

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals. This appears to be a routine rest day for Jeffers after he started in each of the last three games. That being said, Christian Vazquez will do the catching and bat seventh versus left-hander Cole […]

Korey Lee Scratched With Back Tightness

Chicago White Sox catcher Korey Lee (back) was scratched from Friday's starting lineup against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park due to back tightness. Chuckie Robinson will take over the catching duties and serve as the battery mate for right-hander Davis Martin while batting eighth against Red Sox right-hander Nick Pivetta. The 26-year-old Lee […]

Joey Bart Returns To Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates reinstated catcher Joey Bart (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and designated outfielder Billy McKinney for assignment in a corresponding move. The Pirates have yet to release their starting lineup for Friday's contest at PNC Park against the visiting Washington Nationals and rookie left-hander DJ Herz, but Bart is likely […]

Austin Wells Back In Yankees Lineup

New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells (hand) is back behind the plate and is batting cleanup for Friday's series opener at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs and left-hander Jordan Wicks. Wells was hit on the right hand by a pitch on Monday and avoided any structural damage, but he was forced to sit out […]

Oskar Sundqvist Resumes Skating

St. Louis Blues center Oskar Sundqvist (knee) has resumed skating ahead of the new campaign. The veteran centerman had his 2023-24 season cut short by an ACL injury on March 25. Sundqvist was initially ruled out for six months, so he appears to be on track in his recovery. While the 30-year-old offers little to […]

Austin Wynns To Start Rehab Assignment Soon

Cincinnati Reds catcher Austin Wynns (shoulder) has been throwing to the bases and is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Sept. 17. Wynns was suffered a right teres major tear in his shoulder while trying to make a throw to third base against the Kansas City Royals on July 28. […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/5/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! Yes, another sport is kicking off tonight, but that doesn't mean our love for baseball DFS fades away. The league has provided a five-game slate for Thursday evening, and there are plenty of spots to build your lineups.  San Diego welcomed Fernando Tatis Jr. back to its lineup this week but didn't […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Josh Lowe, Connor Norby, Porter Hodge, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Dylan Crews, David Festa

September has arrived, and the baseball season is starting to wind down. Most leagues start their fantasy playoffs next week, while fantasy managers try to lock down categories in roto leagues with a few weeks left. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire advice and review our mid-week waiver rankings for Week […]

H2H Points League Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 24) - Hitters and Pitchers

I hope this piece finds you still in your playoffs! I advanced past Week 1 with my highest score of the season, in part because of a couple of waiver gems. Let's try to duplicate that feat! It's important to know your league's scoring. It will be harder to unearth the pitcher to swing your […]

J.T. Realmuto Stays Hot On Wednesday Afternoon

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto stayed hot at the plate on Wednesday by going 1-for-4 with a solo shot to power the Phillies to a series sweep over the Toronto Blue Jays. Entering this game, the backstop carried a strong .333/.350/.667 line with four doubles, three home runs, and nine RBI in his past ten […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers (Week 24) - Rookies to Stash and Top Performers

We are officially in the stretch run of the fantasy baseball season, and several top prospects have gotten off to a hot start in the minor leagues and begun to earn promotions. Some of these prospects can carry this success into the big leagues and become viable fantasy baseball contributors. However, the question is do […]

Austin Wells Considered Day-To-Day

New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells (hand) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. This doesn't come as a surprise after Wells was hit by a pitch in the hand during Monday's game. Luckily, Wells is only considered as day-to-day after the X-rays came back clean on Tuesday. […]

Steven Lorentz Joins Maple Leafs On Professional Tryout Agreement

Free-agent center Steve Lorentz has signed a professional tryout agreement with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 28-year-old is looking for a new team after helping the Florida Panthers win the Stanley Cup in June. Lorentz, who has also played for the Carolina Hurricanes and San Jose Sharks, made 38 regular-season appearances for the Panthers last […]

Leon Draisaitl Signs Eight-Year Extension With Oilers

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl has agreed to an eight-year contract extension with the franchise. The German superstar landed a deal worth $112 million and will carry a historically high cap hit of $14 million starting from 2025-26. $104 million of the deal will be paid out in bonuses. Draisaitl was signed to a huge […]

Francisco Alvarez Returns To The Lineup

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is in the lineup and will bat ninth in Tuesday's game against the Boston Red Sox, returning to the lineup after sitting out on Monday. Alvarez is hitting .233/.294/.369 with six homers, 30 RBI, and 28 runs scored in 79 games, but is in the midst of a stretch […]

Matt Quatraro Tending To A Personal Matter

Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro was away from the team for the series opener on Monday against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians to tend to a personal family matter. The Royals expect him to be back on Wednesday for the series finale against the Guardians. Bench coach Paul Hoover will serve as the acting manager […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash (Week 24): Redraft Rankings

Welcome to the final Top 25 Prospects to Stash article of the season here on RotoBaller. It's been a fun season once again doing this article and I hope I've been able to assist your teams. We've had a few notable promotions over the last week, including Coby Mayo and Kyle Manzardo being recalled, and […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/3/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! It's hard to believe we are already in the regular season's final month. There are close races all over the league, and it should result in squads playing their strongest lineups until the bitter end.  While Boston is lagging in the AL East, Chris Sale is thriving for Atlanta in the NL […]

Pedro Pages Goes Deep Twice Monday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Pedro Pages continued to produce at the plate in Monday's 9-3 loss to the Brewers. Pages went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs and a strikeout. The 25-year-old crushed a third-inning Freddy Peralta fastball off the back of the Brewers' bullpen wall and later hit a Peralta curveball over […]

Shea Langeliers Homers Twice, Including Walk-Off

Oakland Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers played the hero in Monday's 5-4 win over the Mariners. Langeliers went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, a solo walk-off HR, and a strikeout. The 26-year-old crushed a third-inning Logan Gilbert hanging slider into the left-field seats to put the A's up 4-3. He later took the game into […]

Nikola Vucevic Not Concerned About Trade Chatter

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic remains on the roster despite months of trade rumors. The veteran was recently asked about the trade chatter during an interview. However, it doesn't appear he's concerned about being moved. "In most cases, those are really just speculations," said Vucevic. "I honestly don't pay much attention to it because I […]

Timberwolves Want Rudy Gobert "For A Long Time"

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (finger) is coming off a season where he won another Defensive Player of the Year award. He also was a member of France during the 2024 Summer Olympics, helping the team capture a silver medal. However, Gobert was limited near the end of the Olympics due to a finger injury. […]

Hitters Advanced Metrics Leaders for Barrel% - Fantasy Baseball Studs and Duds (Week 24)

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to our hitter's advanced metrics leaders article for Week 24 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season! Today, we will be taking a look at players like Giancarlo Stanton, Spencer Torkelson, Corbin Carroll, and more. As another week of baseball wraps up, I will recap which hitters had the most impactful plate appearances […]

Tyler Johnson Signs Professional Tryout Agreement With Bruins

Two-time Stanley Cup champion Tyler Johnson has joined the Boston Bruins on a professional tryout agreement. The veteran forward is looking to extend his NHL career into a 13th year. Following a long spell with the Tampa Bay Lightning, Johnson has spent the last three campaigns with the Chicago Blackhawks. He notched 31 points (17 […]

Josh Norris Fully Recovered From Shoulder Surgery

Ottawa Senators center Josh Norris (shoulder) is fully healthy for the start of training camp. Norris underwent left shoulder surgery in early March, missing the final couple of months last season. He made 50 appearances in 2023-24, scoring 16 goals and 30 points. Shoulder issues have plagued Norris for several years; this was already his […]

Seth Jarvis Inks Eight-Year Extension With Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis has signed an eight-year extension. The two parties came to an agreement on a $63.2 million pact. Jarvis was a restricted free agent. The 22-year-old cashes in on a big season. After amassing 79 points (31 goals, 48 assists) in his first two NHL campaigns, Jarvis notched 33 goals and […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Fantasy Baseball Week 24

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 24 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season -- September 2 through September 8. 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 worthy of a drop, […]

Fantasy Baseball Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 24 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my catchers' fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 24 of the 2024 MLB season. This week, we'll examine catchers such as Miguel Amaya, Austin Wells, and Freddy Fermin.  These catchers have been hitting the ball well lately and are great pickups as we look ahead to next week. Let's dive in […]