Two-Start Pitcher Preview: After Hours With RotoBaller Radio

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2019 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87): Monday through Friday from 6-7 am ET Monday through Friday from 1-2 pm ET Saturdays from 5-7 pm ET You can […]

Fantasy Baseball Free Agent Frenzy: After Hours With RotoBaller Radio

Host Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller Radio discuss the 2019 fantasy baseball season and keeps you updated with all the latest news and analysis Be sure to tune into RotoBaller Radio on SiriusXM (channel Sirius 210, XM 87) - Monday through Friday from 6-7 am ET. You can also find new weekly shows on BlogTalkRadio live or on demand, SoundCloud and on iTunes […]

Blaine Hardy Activated on Saturday

Detroit Tigers pitcher Blaine Hardy (forearm) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Hardy missed nearly three weeks due to a left forearm strain. He was struggling out of the bullpen this season, but hopefully he can turn it around. Hardy pitched well out of the bullpen and rotation last season, but […]

Allen Webster Placed on 10-Day Injured List

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Allen Webster (elbow) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. He made 12 appearances for the Cubs this season, but was struggling with a 4.91 ERA. He's dealing with radial nerve inflammation, so it's unclear how long he'll be sidelined. Xavier Cedeno (wrist) has been activated off the 10-day injured […]

Points Leagues Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 7

Welcome to the RotoBaller waiver wire column which falls in-line with most fantasy “who should I pick up?” articles with a skew towards points leagues. Yes, there is positive correlation to standard 5x5 scoring but in our format, specific categories matter less and the accumulation of total stats is the ultimate objective. Some stats are […]

H2H Category Streamers - Week 7 Waiver Wire

There are plenty of strategies that fantasy managers explore in hopes to get an advantage over their opponent. Heavy lineup, heavy starting pitchers, no catcher, all (or mostly) reliever staff, no reliever staff, etc. Even if you play a balanced lineup, injuries can cause holes. A few weeks without a key player won’t kill a […]

Brad Hand Coughs Up a Game-Winner in the 12th Inning

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand allowed a walk-off home run in the 12th inning of Friday's game. Hand came in to start the 12th and faced Matt Chapman, who took him out over the left field fence to give the Oakland A's an extra-inning win. Hand's line ended up as zero innings pitched, one run […]

Felipe Vazquez Earns 11th Save Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez struck out one in a perfect inning to preserve the 2-1 victory over the Cardinals on Friday night. The effort earned Vazquez his 11th save of the season, good for third in the National League. He has allowed just one run this season and remains one of the top closer […]

David Robertson Plays Catch Friday

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson (elbow) played catch on Friday for the first time since going on the injured list April 15 with a strained flexor in his right elbow/forearm. He tossed lightly from 30 feet. "It wasn't bad, but not as good as I hoped," Robertson said. "I hoped it would be 100 […]

A.J. Minter Optioned to the Minors

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher A.J. Minter has been optioned to Triple-A on Friday. Arodys Vizcaino (shoulder) is out for the season, so Minter was expected to take over in the closer role. However, Minter posted a 9.82 ERA with nine walks in 11 innings of work with the Braves. Luke Jackson should get some chances […]

Chad Green Could Return This Weekend

New York Yankees relief pitcher Chad Green could be recalled by the team as early as this weekend. Green was optioned to the minors after starting the season 0-2 with a 16.43 ERA through 10 appearances. He's been pitching much better in the minors, so Green shouldn't stay down there for too much longer. However, […]

Closers and Saves Report - Week 6 Waiver Wire

Some pretty important moving and shaking went on this week in the bullpens across the league. Craig Kimbrel is still looking for somebody to love him (Queen reference in intro: ✔), and I'm still recommending anyone holding him in fantasy leagues without an NA spot lets him go. Thought it would be good to get […]

Chris Martin To Close In Texas

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Chris Martin will close with Shawn Kelley (infection) on the injured list, in the opinion of MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan. Jose Leclerc, who started the year as the closer, was removed from the role and will continue to be used in the eighth inning until the Rangers feel he's ready to return […]

Taylor Clarke Optioned, Jon Duplantier Recalled

The Arizona Diamondbacks optioned starting pitcher Taylor Clarke to Triple-A Reno on Thursday and recalled pitcher Jon Duplantier from Reno in a corresponding move. The team's No. 10 prospect makes way for Arizona's No. 2 prospect, although Duplantier is expected to work in long relief. With a fifth starter needed Sunday against the Braves, it's […]

Raisel Iglesias Collects Seventh Save

Cincinnati Reds closer Raisel Iglesias pitched a scoreless ninth inning Wednesday to collect his seventh save of the season. It wasn't easy for Iglesias, who allowed a walk and a double but induced a pop-up with the tying run on second to secure the win for the Reds. It's been a disappointing season for Iglesias, who […]

Wei-Chieh Huang Recalled on Thursday

Texas Rangers pitcher Wei-Chieh Huang has been recalled from Triple-A on Thursday. Righty reliever Shawn Kelley (illness) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Huang has been recalled in a corresponding move. He was knocked around during an early stint with the team, but Huang is expected to work in middle relief. Jose Leclerc […]

Carlos Martinez Could Be Ready in Two Weeks

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez (shoulder) could be ready in 10 to 14 days, according to manager Mike Shildt. Martinez made his second rehab appearance on Wednesday and looked strong. He will make at least one more start on Friday, but could return to the Red Birds after that. However, Martinez is going to […]

Shawn Kelley Lands on Injured List

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Shawn Kelley (illness) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Kelley was serving as the closer for Texas after Jose Leclerc was demoted from the position. Chris Martin or Leclerc will be asked to fill in with Kelley sidelined. Martin is the better option since Leclerc has already failed to […]

Digging Deeper: AL-Only Waiver Wire Report for Week 6

Every week in baseball, a significant player will hit the disabled list, slip into a slump, or get traded out of a good spot. How fantasy owners adapt to these situations can make or break the season as a whole. One lousy add might not hurt the long-term standing of a team, but failing to […]

Jake Newberry Gives Up More Home Runs

Kansas City Royals reliever Jake Newberry was called upon to put out the fire in the third inning of Wednesday's shellacking by the Astros, and he did escape a jam by only allowing a sacrifice fly. Unfortunately, Michael Brantley put one in the seats off him in the next inning, and that now makes three […]

Luke Bard Opening, Felix Pena Following Thursday

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Luke Bard is now starting Thursday's contest as an opener, with original starter Felix Pena to follow and pitch the bulk of the innings against the Detroit Tigers. It's easier to just avoid situations like this in DFS and roll with a standard starting pitcher, even though Detroit has a […]

Thomas Pannone Optioned to Triple-A

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Thomas Pannone was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday. The team has yet to announce a corresponding move. In 13 games in 2019, two of them starts, Pannone pitched 20 2/3 innings and went 1-3 with a 7.40 ERA, 23 strikeouts, and a 4.39 FIP. Pannone had little fantasy relevance […]

Top 30 Impact Prospects for Redraft Leagues (Week 6)

Another week, another rash of promotions for the top MLB-ready prospects around baseball. Three of the most recent top-five prospects received the call, including infielder-outfielder Nick Senzel who needed just eight minor league games to prove to the Reds that he was good to go. Yankees pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga may finally get an extended look […]

The Fantasy Injury Exam Room - Bellinger, Soto, Price and More

In our weekly feature in collaboration with Inside Injuries, we take a comprehensive look into major injuries and their Fantasy implications. The medical team at Inside Injuries breaks down each player’s outlook from physical perspectives. RotoBaller then provides in-depth fantasy recommendations based on the impact of every injury breakdown. It’s an unrivaled combination of medical […]

Brad Hand Earns a Win on Wednesday

Cleveland Indians closer Brad Hand tossed a perfect inning on Wednesday and earned his second win of the season. Hand came into the ninth inning of a tie game before his team walked off on a Jose Ramirez home run in the bottom of the inning. Hand needed just 11 pitches (seven strikes) to get […]

Giants-Rockies Game Postponed Wednesday

The San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies game at Coors Field has been postponed due to inclement weather on Wednesday. The game is expected to be made up in July. Starters Derek Holland and Jon Gray are expected to be pushed back to Thursday for the series finale. Get whatever bats you have between the […]

Wilmer Font Goes Four Innings In First Mets Start

Days after being acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays, New York Mets pitcher Wilmer Font made his first start for the Mets. Taking on the San Diego Padres in a series finale, the 28-year-old went just four innings, allowing two runs on three hits while throwing 60 pitches in the process. Font's spot start, just the […]

Keone Kela Lands on Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Keone Kela (shoulder) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday. Kela left Saturday's game versus the Athletics due to right shoulder discomfort. The Pirates are likely going to wait until Friday to announce a corresponding move. Kela was struggling this season, so he can be left on the […]

Kirby Yates Records Sketchy Save

San Diego Padres closer Kirby Yates recorded his 15th save Wednesday by striking out the side against the New York Mets. Summoned to protect a one-run lead, Yates yielded two two-out baserunners before retiring the final batter. Yates was untouchable in April as the NL Reliever of the Month but stumbled in consecutive losses over […]

Steve Cishek Could Be Next in Line at Closer

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Steve Cishek could be the next man up for the ninth-inning role on the north side. Manager Joe Maddon told reporters that he will go with a closer-by-committee. Pedro Strop (hamstring) has been placed on the injured list, so Cishek is likely the next man up. The two most likely candidates […]