Zach Neto Homers, Drives In Three On Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto had a big night in helping power his team to a 7-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. Neto went 3-for-4 with a double, a homer, two runs, and three RBI in the win. The 23-year-old shortstop kicked off the scoring for the Angels with an RBI single […]

Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Brooks Lee, Colt Keith, Jameson Taillon, and More!

There is nothing quite like the ups and downs of fantasy baseball. Every at-bat in every game is the final straw based on that moment whereas in real life, MLB players will have hundreds more across the next handful of weeks to neutralize whatever outcome resulted. Across the past two months, plenty of recently unknown […]

Jose Iglesias Picks Up Three Hits Wednesday

New York Mets infielder Jose Iglesias had a productive night at the plate in a 6-2 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Iglesias went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs, and two RBI to help propel the Mets to the win. After not appearing in an MLB game since 2022, the veteran infielder is […]

H2H Points League Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 16) - Hitters and Pitchers

It's the week before the All-Star break, so enjoy the last normal week we will have on waivers for a while. Pitcher streaming will be a lot harder next week with all MLB teams setting up their rotations to start with the ace after the break. We'll have fewer waiver players to choose from as […]

Marco Luciano Struggling Since Demotion

San Francisco Giants shortstop prospect Marco Luciano started this season on the big-league roster, but it was cut short by a hamstring injury at the end of May. He fully recovered in mid-June but was demoted to Triple-A Sacramento. Since then, through 97 plate appearances, he's slashing .173/.309/.272 with two doubles, two home runs, eight […]

When Is Junior Caminero Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 16 Update)

The Tampa Bay Rays are a middling team right now, with an overall record of around .500 (45-46), and they're 5-5 in their last 10 games. The All-Star break is coming, though, and they should be getting some reinforcements after the break. They'll get starter Jeffrey Springs back in the starting rotation, and Drew Rasmussen […]

Oneil Cruz Out Again On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup again on Wednesday against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers. Cruz will miss his second game in a row after leaving Monday's contest early with soreness in his hamstring. It doesn't appear to be a major concern for the 25-year-old, but the Pirates are giving […]

Jordan Lawlar Suffers Setback, Could Miss Another 6-8 Weeks

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop prospect Jordan Lawlar (hamstring) is expected to miss more time after suffering a setback a few days ago. The 21-year-old aggravated his hamstring while running from first to third during a game in Rookie ball. Lawlar was working his way back from a Grade 1 hamstring strain that he suffered in mid-June. […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash (Week 16): Redraft Rankings

It's hard to believe that we're past the halfway mark of the 2024 season, and the all-star break is on the horizon. But while Major League Baseball is set to hit pause next week for a few days, the pause button has not been hit when it comes to prospect promotions. Over the last couple […]

Hitter Sell-Highs? Second Half Fantasy Baseball Outlooks for Gunnar Henderson, Rafael Devers, Jurickson Profar, Others

The annual All-Star break offers fantasy baseball managers a great chance to assess and revamp their rosters for the stretch run. With both the fantasy and real-life trade deadlines looming, this stage of the season signifies one of the last key opportunities to make a potentially league-winning swap. These sell-high picks consider a combination of […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Rafael Devers, Oneil Cruz, Mike Trout, Jorge Soler, Giancarlo Stanton, Kris Bryant, and more

As MLB All-Star festivities approach, there is still a slate of games to get through, and injuries will affect fantasy baseball lineup decisions. That said, let's take a look at injured hitters Rafael Devers, Oneil Cruz, Mike Trout, Jorge Soler, Giancarlo Stanton, Kris Bryant, and more. This is our weekly edition of fantasy baseball injury […]

Colson Montgomery Has Three-Hit, Three-RBI Night

Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery was 3-for-5 with three RBI for Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday, tying his season-high in hits and RBI for a single game. The left-handed swinging shortstop is hitting .278 with a homer and four RBI in July to raise his season batting average to .218 with 11 homers and […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/10/24) - Today's Top Lineups

We have different main evening slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. DraftKings’ main slate will consist of 10 games, while FanDuel will only include nine of them. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 7/10/2024, with the slate starting at 7:05 p.m. EDT. The lineup picks will range from […]

Trea Turner Smacks Grand Slam Tuesday Night

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner went 3-for-4 with a grand slam Tuesday night in a 10-1 walloping of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Phils were up 4-0 when before they loaded the bases for Turner who jumped on a Bobby Miller first-pitch slider and sent into the left-field bleachers. The speedy shortstop could have even […]

Francisco Lindor Hits 16th Homer Tuesday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor had a solid game at the plate in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Nationals. Lindor went 3-for-4 with two singles, a two-run home run, three RBI, and a walk. The 30-year-old lined a sixth-inning Jake Irvin fastball into the right-field bullpen for his 16th long ball of the season. […]

When Will Matt McLain Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Every baseball season begins with optimism, from fans and players alike, concocting scenarios in their minds about how a team could make that magical run to the postseason and hoisting the World Series hardware above their heads. Then reality sets in once the first key piece succumbs to the injury bug. Then the next. And […]

Tai Peete Continues To Showcase Contact Skills At Single-A

Seattle Mariners third base/shortstop prospect Tai Peete has continued to showcase high-upside contact skills throughout his second season at Single-A and is making a case to be moved up to High-A. In his last eight games, he has held a strong .303/.378/.364 line with 10 total hits. Earlier this season, he held an eight-game hitting […]

Oneil Cruz Held Out Against Brewers

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz (hamstring) will not make the start on Tuesday against the hosting division-rival Milwaukee Brewers after he was forced to leave Monday's series finale against the New York Mets early due to hamstring tightness. For now, fantasy managers should continue to regard Cruz as day-to-day. Jared Triolo will take over at […]

Three 2024 MLB All-Star Game Snubs

Every year, the MLB All-Star Game showcases the league's most outstanding talent, with fans eagerly anticipating which players will earn a spot on the coveted roster. However, the selection process inevitably leaves some deserving athletes on the sidelines, leading to heated debates and widespread discussions about the so-called "snubs." These overlooked players, who have demonstrated […]

Cardinals-Royals Postponed On Tuesday

The contest between the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals on Tuesday in St. Louis has been postponed due to inclement weather and will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Wednesday, July 10. Veteran right-hander Michael Wacha was scheduled to make the start for the visiting Royals, while right-hander Andre […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Analyzer - Shane Baz, James Wood, Brooks Lee are Buys or Sells?

BALLER MOVE: Sell Shane Baz ANALYSIS: It has been a while since Tampa Bay Rays starter Shane Baz pitched in the majors after he missed the entire 2023 campaign with an elbow injury. However, Baz made his season debut on July 5 and tossed six innings of three-run ball against the Texas Rangers.  The right-hander looked solid in […]

Andrew Kachel Joining Double-A

San Francisco Giants infield prospect Andrew Kachel is being promoted to Double-A Richmond, according to Chase Ford of MiLB Central. Kachel joined the San Francisco in the 16th round of the 2022 MLB Draft out of Fresno State. At Single-A last season, Kachel held a dominant .289/.376/.437 line with six long balls, 49 RBI, and […]

Yoeilin Cespedes Diagnosed With Broken Hamate In Left Hand

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Yoeilin Cespedes (hand) has been diagnosed with a broken hamate bone in his left hand, according to Alex Speier of the Boston Globe. The 18-year-old will likely undergo surgery, which could sideline him for the remainder of the season. Cespedes posted a dominant .319/.400/.615 line with five long balls, 24 […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low? (Week 16)

Week 16 is one of the stranger weeks of the fantasy baseball season because it usually runs for 14 days. This year, that week will run from July 8 to July 21. With the All-Star break also just a couple of days away, now is the perfect time to evaluate where certain players are heading […]

Cole Carrigg Hitting Well In High-A

Colorado Rockies shortstop/outfield/catcher prospect Cole Carrigg earned Player of the Week honors in the Northwest League for High-A Spokane. Carrigg, the club's No. 8 prospect per MLB Pipeline won the award by hitting .407 with two doubles, one triple, two homers, four RBI and three stolen bases over 27 at-bats. The switch-hitter out of the […]

Corey Seager Extends Hitting Streak To 13 Games

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager extended his hitting streak to 13 games in Monday's 9-4 win at the Los Angeles Angels by going 3-for-4 with a double and a home run. Seager's 13th homer was a 457-foot shot off Angels starter Davis Daniel in the top of the first, giving the Rangers an early 2-0 […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/9/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! It's the last Tuesday DFS slate for a while due to the All-Star break, and MLB ensured it's a jam-packed evening. 11 games occupy the main DFS slate on DraftKings and FanDuel, so let's buckle up for a high-scoring evening.  The Grimace Era may be winding down, but it's still a scary time […]

Champ or Chump: Brooks Lee and Jake Irvin Fantasy Baseball Outlooks

With the All-Star Game and MLB trade deadline rapidly approaching, now is the ideal time for fantasy managers to look at player performances. Importantly, surface stats rarely tell the whole story. For instance, Brooks Lee is a 23-year-old top prospect hitting .474/.476/.684 with a homer in his first 21 PAs for Minnesota. His peripherals suggest […]

Elly De La Cruz Collects Two Hits, Two Stolen Bases Monday

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz continued to show off his speed in Monday's 6-0 win over the Rockies. De La Cruz went 2-for-3 with a single, a double, an RBI, a walk, and two stolen bases. He was also caught stealing once. The 22-year-old has provided the power-speed combination fantasy managers were dreaming […]

Nacho Alvarez Jr. Continues To Hit, Get On Base At Triple-A

Atlanta Braves shortstop prospect Nacho Alvarez Jr. went 1-for-3 on Sunday for Triple-A Gwinnett and also walked twice in the contest. The 21-year-old has hit safely in 17 of 21 games since being promoted, collecting 31 hits in 21 games along with a 13:16 BB:K. The former fifth-round draft pick has even belted five Triple-A […]