Austin Adams Scheduled For Two More Bullpens

Oakland Athletics right-handed reliever Austin Adams (forearm) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday and another one on Friday. The team will wait to see how he comes out of each of those sessions before determining whether he'll need to go on a minor-league rehab assignment before coming off the injured list. Adams […]

Scott Alexander Looks Ready To Return

Oakland Athletics left-handed reliever Scott Alexander (shoulder) came away from his live batting practice session on Monday at the Oakland Coliseum feeling healthy. The team will wait a couple of days after his throwing session to decide Alexander's next step as he attempts to return from left rotator-cuff tendinitis. The 35-year-old veteran also tossed a […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop or Hold? (Week 24)

We are at the point of the regular season where every matchup now matters. Whether your playoffs started this week in Week 24 or start next week in Week 25, now is the time to make the necessary moves to get your team either to the playoffs or to the championship. That should be the […]

Rockies Expecting To Call Up Jaden Hill Soon

Colorado Rockies right-handed pitching prospect Jaden Hill (hamstring), the team's No. 21 prospect per MLB Pipeline, suffered a right-hamstring strain on his final pitch of a three-strikeout outing for Triple-A Albuquerque on Aug. 17 and was reportedly fine when he threw a bullpen session on Aug. 29. The Rockies are expected to recall Hill at […]

Victor Vodnik Making Progress

Colorado Rockies right-handed reliever Victor Vodnik (biceps), who was placed on the 15-day injured list on Aug. 21 (retroactive to Aug. 19), threw a side session on Aug. 30. Manager Bud Black said Vodnik is scheduled for an "aggressive" side session on Tuesday in Atlanta. Depending on how that session goes, Black said the Rockies […]

Kodai Senga Could Return As Reliever

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (calf), who has pitched in just one game in 2024 due to shoulder and calf injuries, said on Monday that he's open to the idea of coming out of the bullpen in a relief role in late September and October if he's healthy enough to do so. It's more […]

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, […]

Ben Joyce Slams The Door On Sunday

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Ben Joyce was tasked with taking the ball in the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. The 23-year-old gave up a leadoff single, which is never good news in a one-run game. However, Joyce was able to battle back and get J.P. Crawford to ground into a double […]

Week 24 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Lawrence Butler, Michael Kopech, Justin Martinez, Porter Hodge, Dylan Crews, Coby Mayo

September is officially here, and the baseball season has four weeks left. It's time to focus on the waiver wire and add players who can help secure that coveted fantasy baseball championship. At RotoBaller HQ, we navigate you through the waiver wire for Week 24 (September 2 - September 8) of the 2024 MLB season […]

John Brebbia Joins Braves

The Atlanta Braves signed free-agent right-handed reliever John Brebbia and added him to the big-league roster on Sunday, in addition to outfielder Eli White. In a corresponding move to make room on the 40-man roster, the Braves designated left-hander Zach Logue for assignment. In the middle of a race for the final wild-card spot in […]

Nick Mariano's Week 24 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to September, RotoBallers. It's time for baseball rosters to expand and most fantasy formats to hit their playoff window, be that the home stretch in rotisserie or head-to-head madness. Striking the balance between discipline and chasing streaks will determine your fate. But you're […]

DL Hall Promoted To The Major Leagues

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher DL Hall is being promoted to the major leagues. The 25-year-old made the opening day roster out of spring training but struggled with a poor 4.82 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP through 28 innings of work. At Triple-A Nashville, the southpaw held a 3.83 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and a 25:35 BB:K […]

Ron Marinaccio Joins Major League Roster

New York Yankees relief pitcher Ron Marinaccio is being promoted to the major league roster. The 29-year-old logged 21 innings of work at the major league level earlier this summer to the tune of a solid 2.53 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, and a 9:22 BB:K ratio. The Delaware product held an excellent 2.02 ERA and a […]

Dane Dunning Optioned To Triple-A Round Rock

Texas Rangers pitcher Dane Dunning was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday. Dunning has had a very underwhelming year for the Rangers, posting a career high 5.38 ERA in just 90.1 innings pitched. That would be the fewest amount of innings Dunning has pitched in a season since joining the Rangers in 2021. The […]

Pete Fairbanks Resumes Throwing On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Pete Fairbanks (lat) resumed throwing on Saturday. Manager Kevin Cash provided an update Friday saying the pitcher was "asymptomatic" from his strain, clearing the path for the 30-year-old to resume throwing. Fairbanks was initially expected to be shut down from throwing for 2-4 weeks so the step towards resuming throwing […]

Liam Hendriks Set To Pitch Again On Sunday, Nearing Major League Return

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (elbow) is set to make another rehab appearance on Sunday and could return to the major leagues as early as the first or second week of September, according to MLB.com. Hendriks underwent Tommy John surgery last August and has looked quite sharp through his first innings of rehab […]

Lou Trivino Continues To Improve

New York Yankees right-handed reliever Lou Trivino (elbow) had his minor-league rehab assignment moved from Double-A Somerset to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday. He had five outings for Somerset and allowed just one run on three hits over five innings while walking two and striking out five. Manager Aaron Boone said on Aug. 25 that Trivino's […]

Ian Hamilton Suffers Setback With Back Spasms

New York Yankees right-hander Ian Hamilton (back, lat) was scratched from his minor-league outing on Friday at Double-A Somerset due to back spasms, according to manager Aaron Boone. It's pretty disappointing for Hamilton and the Yankees, as he was most likely going to be reinstated from the 15-day injured list on Saturday if he got […]

Emmanuel Clase Notches 40th Save On Friday

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase picked up his AL-leading 40th save of the season in Friday's 10-8 victory over the Pirates, although he allowed one run in the process when he gave up a solo shot to Andrew McCutchen to lead off the ninth. The 26-year-old settled in and recorded three straight outs after that, […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 24 (Sept. 2 - Sept. 8)

Baseball season is officially in the homestretch. 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 24 -- September 2 through September 8 -- and will point out free agents […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Ketel Marte, Willson Contreras, Kyle Tucker, Max Scherzer and much more.

Labor Day weekend is here. This is the time of the year in the fantasy baseball season when we can see the fruits of our labor for the past five months come to fruition or not. There is one month left to the season, and if you are still on the hunt, there is still […]

Jorge Lopez Could Return To Cubs This Weekend

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Jorge Lopez (groin) could return to Chicago's bullpen this weekend, according to manager Craig Counsell. Lopez has been dealing with a groin injury since Aug. 23 but recently completed a bullpen that went well. The 31-year-old has been fantasy relevant in his stint with Chicago, pitching to a 0.79 ERA in […]

Lucas Erceg Considered Day-To-Day

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Lucas Erceg (hand) is likely going to miss a few days after taking a comebacker off his right hand during Thursday's game. The right-hander is considered as day-to-day as he's still dealing with soreness and swelling in his hand. At least Erceg didn't suffer a serious injury and isn't expected […]

David Bednar Removed From Closer Role

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher David Bednar has been removed from the closer role, according to manager Derek Shelton. The 29-year-old has put together an awful 2024 season after back-to-back All-Star campaigns ahead of this season. This news isn't shocking considering Bednar has a 10.80 ERA with a 2.49 WHIP over his last 12 outings. The […]

Sean Reid-Foley Unlikely To Return This Year

The Athletic's Tim Britton writes that it's looking unlikely that New York Mets right-hander Sean Reid-Foley (shoulder) will be able to return this year. Reid-Foley has been out since June with a right-shoulder impingement. He was attempting to make a return in early August but was laboring with his command during a minor-league rehab assignment […]

Dedniel Nunez Lands On Injured List Again

The New York Mets placed right-handed reliever Dedniel Nunez (forearm) back on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 26) on Thursday with persistent forearm tightness. Nunez is scheduled to undergo an MRI exam as soon as Friday and will be eligible to come off the IL on Sept. 10. He initially landed on the […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 24

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series. Heading into Week 24 and the final month of MLB season, we'll highlight five injured players to stash in your redraft leagues. New to the series? Make sure to check out our previous articles for more options. Despite there […]

Fantasy Baseball Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Week 24

Imagine thinking the Jim Mora "PLAYOFFS?" meme is still original in 2024 ... anyway, PLAYOFFS? We're talking about playoffs because some fantasy baseball leagues have already started, and most are at least getting close. Today's article will hopefully help those of you who made it or are trying to! The thing about fantasy baseball is […]

Lucas Erceg Leaves Early With Hand Injury

Kansas City Royals right-handed reliever Lucas Erceg (hand) was removed from his appearance early on Thursday against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park after taking a comebacker off his throwing hand. First baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (undisclosed) was actually injured on the same play during a collision at first base and was also pulled from […]

White Sox Release John Brebbia

The Chicago White Sox released right-handed reliever John Brebbia on Thursday. Brebbia cleared waivers after being designated for assignment earlier this week and is now free to sign with any club. Brebbia opened his lone season with the Pale Hose as a candidate to see save opportunities in a really bad bullpen. He did pick […]