Rest-Of-Season Fantasy Baseball Rankings: MLB Mid-Year Updates and Analysis

With the MLB All-Star break approaching and the season's halfway mark upon us, I figure it's time to drop a full-blown fantasy baseball rankings update. Scroll along to see my ranks broken down by position, with a smattering of analysis commentary following each position's table. To be clear, these rest-of-season fantasy baseball rankings are geared […]

Week 15 MLB Injury News, Fantasy Baseball Injury Updates - Wander Franco, Yordan Alvarez, Jacob deGrom, Freddy Peralta

The mid-summer classic is upon us. We now get to watch the Home Run Derby and see if Pete Alonso can three-peat. The only other MLB player to ever win a total of three Home Run Derbys was Ken Griffey Jr. The All Star game follows with some of the best players in the game […]

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

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're kicking off the fantasy baseball season's second half with a bang here at RotoBaller. With the All-Star break just around the corner, you know each team in your league is stepping back and assessing their chances. You can step in and take advantage […]

Week 15 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Matt Carpenter, Esteury Ruiz, Leody Taveras, Max Meyer

Welcome fellow RotoBallers, as we enter Week 15 of the fantasy baseball season and the All-Star break. Last week's list featured players like Josh Rojas, Nolan Jones, Brayan Bello, Brett Martin and Aaron Hicks off the waiver wire, and we're back at it for more. Just like any other week, we have put together a full […]

Chris Sale Suffers Finger Fracture

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (finger) left his start early on Sunday against the division-rival New York Yankees with a left fifth finger fracture. Sale was smoked by a comebacker off the bat of outfielder Aaron Hicks in the first inning of his start. He allowed two earned runs on two hits with no […]

Chris Sale Exits After Being Hit Hard On His Finger

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale (finger) was removed from his start against the New York Yankees on Sunday. He was hit in his left pinky finger by a hard line drive off the bat of Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks. The line drive was clocked with a 106.7 mph exit velocity. Sale was holding up […]

Rafael Devers Provides Lone Run For Red Sox

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers was the team's offense in a 14-1 rout at the hands of the division-rival New York Yankees on Saturday night. Devers went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in the contest. The 25-year-old will start at third base for the American League in next week's All-Star game, and […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 7/17/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/17/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top […]

Nick Pivetta Surrenders Seven Runs In Saturday's Loss

Boston Red Sox pitcher Nick Pivetta (8-7) allowed seven runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out four over 4 1/3 innings in Saturday's 14-1 loss to the New York Yankees. He picked up his seventh loss of the season. The right-hander struggled right out of the gate, yielding four runs in the […]

Trevor Story Placed On Injured List With Hand Contusion

The Boston Red Sox have placed second baseman Trevor Story (hand) on the 10-day injured list with a right hand contusion. The team called up catcher Connor Wong in a corresponding move. Story was hit on his right hand by a pitch during this past Tuesday's game and he hasn't played since. X-rays came back […]

Trevor Story To Miss His Fourth Straight Game On Saturday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (hand) will remain out for Saturday's game against right-hander Jameson Taillon and the New York Yankees. This will be his fourth consecutive game on the bench as he's been dealing with a right hand contusion. Jeter Downs will be back on second base duties for the game. Downs […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 7/16/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/16/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The MLB season is back and we here at RotoBaller are launching a brand new all-inclusive premium article that is intended to help you build winning lineups this season! This article will feature our top […]

Trevor Story Remains Sidelined Friday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (finger) remains out of the starting lineup on Friday against the division-rival New York Yankees. It will be the third straight game missed for Story, but the Red Sox are hopeful he won't need to go on the injured list right before the All-Star break next week. The […]

Enrique Hernandez Receives Injection

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Enrique Hernandez (hip) received a platelet-rich plasma injection on Friday to help speed up the healing in his injured hip. His diagnosis of a flexor strain remains the same, and he will ramp up activity after the All-Star break. Hernandez had a visit with a hip specialist on Thursday after having […]

Enrique Hernandez Visits With Specialist

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Enrique Hernandez (hip) visited with a hip specialist in New York on Thursday and will consult with that doctor if there's anything more serious going on in his hip after the Red Sox shut down his minor league rehab assignment after just one game due to continued discomfort. The 30-year-old doesn't […]

Nathan Eovaldi, Garrett Whitlock To Be Activated Friday

The Boston Red Sox will activate right-handers Nathan Eovaldi (back) and Garrett Whitlock (hip) from the injured list before Friday's game against the division-rival New York Yankees, according to skipper Alex Cora. Eovaldi will pitch the series opener on Friday, while Whitlock will return to a bullpen role. Eovaldi was out for more than a […]

Xander Bogaerts Goes 2-For-4 In Thursday's Loss

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in the team's 5-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. It was his fifth multi-hit game over his last six outings. The 29-year-old owns a .317/.392/.458 slash line on the year to go along with seven […]

Rafael Devers Hits 20th Homer

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers hit his 20th home run of the season Thursday, though it wasn't enough to help the team avoid a 5-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Devers was 2-for-4 in the game with the solo shot. The blast comes on the same day franchise legend David Ortiz called […]

Breakout Hitters for Fantasy Baseball - MLB Batters Rising for Week 15

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of my "Breakout Hitters To Watch" series. What we're doing here is taking a good, close look at the hitting data each week to see which hitters are standing out the most. The idea is to find hitters that have made changes and/or really improved this season to find […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Including Esteury Ruiz, Kyle Finnegan, Akil Baddoo, Nolan Jones

Welcome back RotoBallers to our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings heading into Week 15 of the MLB season. We recently recommended to add players like Nick Senzel, Brayan Bello, Nick Lodolo, Darick Hall and Luis Patino. We are here today as always to help you pickup the best fantasy baseball hitters and pitchers for your […]

Updated MLB Starting Pitcher Rankings for Fantasy Baseball: The Top 101 Baller Ranks

The All-Star break is bearing down on us and that presents an excellent opportunity to take stock of your team and what is between you and the championship title. Mind your innings limits if applicable and determine how many streaming slots you might need to make up a gap or how many SP slots to […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell For Week 14

Making the right trades can be crucial to championship success in fantasy baseball, almost as much as the draft, if not more. While most trades can have a significant impact on your fantasy team, it’s the deals where you acquire undervalued players and then see their production improve that can really tip the scales in […]

Trevor Story Remains Out On Thursday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (hand) will miss his second straight game on Thursday as the team takes on right-hander Drew Rasmussen and the Tampa Bay Rays. Story was hit in his right hand by a pitch during Tuesday's game. While X-rays came back negative, he is still dealing with some soreness. Red […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis 7/14/22 (Premium Content)

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis for 7/14/22 All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Yo, it's Jon Anderson filling in for Thunder Dan today. We don't have the Padres vs. Rockies game on the main slate tonight, which makes the lineup a bit tougher - but more fun - […]

PrizePicks MLB DFS Prop Picks for Fantasy Baseball - Thursday July 14th

Hello everybody and welcome! The 2022 MLB season is alive and well and that means our new friends over at PrizePicks have a TON of great props we can look to take advantage of. PrizePicks is a great DFS props site where you can choose to select plays in terms of fantasy points or single […]

Garrett Whitlock Likely To Return This Weekend

Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock (hip) is expected to return from the injured list this weekend. The 26-year-old made it through his second minor league rehab outing on Tuesday. He didn't experience any issues, so Whitlock is set to return to the bullpen. He holds a 3.51 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and a 49/11 K/BB […]

Rich Hill To Throw On Thursday

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Rich Hill (knee) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session on Thursday. The 42-year-old threw off flat ground on Wednesday, so he appears to be making progress. However, the Red Sox continue to be cautious with the veteran southpaw. The hope is that Hill is cleared to face live hitters, […]

Matt Barnes Shifted To The 60-Day Injured List

Boston Red Sox pitcher Matt Barnes (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Wednesday. He won't be eligible to return until the end of July. The 32-year-old has been sidelined since May 31 with fluid buildup in his shoulder. He posted a 7.94 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, 14 strikeouts and 12 walks in 20 appearances […]

Trevor Story Being Held Out On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story (hand) is being held out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Jeter Downs will be covering the keystone and batting eighth in the game. Story injured his right hand during Tuesday's game when he was hit by a pitch. He underwent X-rays […]

J.D. Martinez Back In Action For Wednesday's Contest

Boston Red Sox outfielder J.D. Martinez is back in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays after a one-game absence. Martinez was dealing with soreness prior to Tuesday's game, according to Red Sox manager Alex Cora. Luckily, the ailment only cost him a single game. Martinez is currently sixth in the […]