Champ or Chump: Jake McCarthy and Heliot Ramos Fantasy Baseball Outlooks

Mookie Betts fractured his left wrist on Sunday, leaving fantasy managers scrambling for a replacement. If you're using Betts in the middle infield, the preferred replacement is David Hamilton. Hamilton bizarrely lost playing time so the Red Sox could play center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela (four Outs Above Average) as a terrible shortstop (-6 OAA), but […]

Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Jarred Kelenic, Jon Gray, Brent Rooker, & More

There is nothing quite like the ebbs and flows of fantasy baseball. Every at-bat of every game is the final straw based on that moment whereas in reality, players will have hundreds more across the next dozen weeks to neutralize whatever outcome came about. Across the past two months, plenty of recently unknown players have […]

Eric Cross' Top 100 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (June 2024)

The 2024 season is flying by and we're already approaching the halfway mark in the Major Leagues. We now have all minor league levels in full swing as well with the Dominican Summer League now in session. We've seen plenty of value changes over the last month and several big names who graduated from prospect […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low? (Week 13)

We are at the point of the fantasy baseball season where it might be time to cut losses on certain players struggling. Sometimes, some of those struggling hitters or pitchers are well-known players who fantasy managers might have drafted earlier in leagues or players who started off the year strong.  Either way, holding onto certain […]

Chris Martin Activated From Injured List

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Chris Martin (personal) has been activated off the 15-day injured list on Tuesday. The right-hander will make his return to the bullpen after missing two weeks of action due to anxiety. This season, Martin holds a 4.22 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 24/2 K/BB ratio across 21 appearances. The assumption is […]

David Hamilton Not Playing On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox infielder David Hamilton (side) is not in the team's starting lineup on Tuesday versus the hosting Toronto Blue Jays. Hamilton left Monday's series opener in Canada early with left-side discomfort and will sit out for at least one game. For now, fantasy managers in deeper leagues should consider him day-to-day. Ceddanne Rafaela […]

Luis Perales To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Luis Perales (elbow) is scheduled to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery. The right-hander was removed from his start in early June due to right elbow inflammation. Perales underwent further testing which revealed he needed to undergo surgery. This is a shame considering the 21-year-old is one of the top pitching […]

Cutter Coffey Riding Six-Game Home Run Streak

Boston Red Sox infield prospect Cutter Coffey is riding an eye-catching six-game home run streak. In this incredible stretch, he has posted four multi-hit games with a three-hit performance on June 9 and a 1.375 SLG. The young infielder has gotten off to a slow start to the season, holding a .224 AVG in April […]

Blaze Jordan Performing Well Since Returning From Injury

Boston Red Sox corner infield prospect Blaze Jordan performed well in his first week since recovering from a fractured finger. The 21-year-old has been sidelined since May 11. From June 12 to June 16, the infielder held a .333/.360/.625 slash line with two long balls, eight RBI, one swiped bag, and a 1:2 BB:K ratio. […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/18/24) - Today's Top Lineups

We have a big 10-game slate on tap for today on both sites. You get a pinch hitter for a couple of days this week. I'm filling in for your regular Tuesday and Thursday starter, Euan. I'll try and give my best Lenny Harris impression and lead us to money! This article will provide my […]

Week 13 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include: Ben Rice, Ceddanne Rafaela, Zach Neto, Noelvi Marte, DJ Herz, Chad Green

Hey, RotoBallers! The first half of the MLB season will be over in about 30 days, with the All-Star break rapidly approaching. At Rotoballer HQ, we are back with more waiver wire articles to help you crush your league and provide a spark to your fantasy baseball teams. Today, we will review our fantasy baseball […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Swats Solo Shot Monday Night

Boston Red Sox centerfielder Ceddanne Rafaela continued his torrid June on Monday night, going 2-for-3 with a solo shot and a pair of runs scored in a 7-3 win against the Toronto Blue Jays. Rafaela's home run, his eighth on the season, was just his first of the month, but the rookie has made up […]

Hitters Advanced Metrics Leaders for Barrel% - Fantasy Baseball Studs and Duds (Week 13)

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to our hitters advanced metrics leaders article for Week 13 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season! Today we will be taking a look at players like Jose Siri, Luis Robert, Michael Conforto, and more. As another week of baseball wraps up, I will recap which hitters had the most impactful plate […]

Pitchers Advanced Metrics Leaders for CSW% Statcast Studs and Duds (Week 13)

Welcome to another edition of RotoBaller’s Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds article series for Week 13 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season! Today we'll be taking a look at names like Sonny Gray, Michael King, Lance Lynn and Andrew Abbott. Each week, I will select one stat, choose a few pitchers with strong metrics and […]

Nick Yorke Continues Hot Start At Triple-A

Boston Red Sox second baseman prospect Nick Yorke was promoted to Triple-A Worcester earlier this month, and in 11 games there, the 22-year-old is 17-for-42 (.405) with four doubles, two home runs, nine RBI, 11 runs scored, three stolen bases, and a 9:11 BB:K. Romy Gonzalez came off the IL and got the start at […]

Kenley Jansen Earns One-Out Save Monday

Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen earned his 12th save of the season in Monday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jays. Jansen entered the game in the bottom of the ninth inning up by four with two outs and runners on first and second. He induced a pop-out from Davis Schneider to end the game. […]

Tyler O'Neill Homers Twice Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder/designated hitter Tyler O'Neill was in the middle of the home run parade in Monday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jays. O'Neill went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs, a walk, and an intentional walk. The 28-year-old clobbered a first-inning Yusei Kikuchi fastball deep into the left-field seats and took […]

Marcelo Mayer Playing Well In Double-A

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Marcelo Mayer has been hitting at an elite level with Double-A Portland. In 58 games, he's slashing .301/.368/.480 with 47 runs scored, 23 doubles, six home runs, 30 RBI, 12 stolen bases, and a 24:54 BB/SO ratio. He's played particularly well in 12 June games, showcasing his impressive bat-to-ball skills, […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Mookie Betts, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Corbin Carroll, Anthony Rizzo, Max Muncy, Luis Rengifo, and more

At the start of the 13th week of the MLB season, there is a flurry of new injuries worth monitoring. These bumps and bruises are sure to affect fantasy baseball lineups, so let's take a look at the top injured players including Mookie Betts, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Corbin Carroll, Anthony Rizzo, Max Muncy, Luis Rengifo, and […]

Kutter Crawford Records Nine Strikeouts

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Kutter Crawford showed off his hit-and-miss stuff during Sunday's outing against the New York Yankees. The right-hander racked up nine strikeouts while allowing only three hits in the win. The 28-year-old gave up a home run to Aaron Judge during the opening frame, but Crawford settled down after that. He […]

Ranking The Top Three Pitching Rotations in the National League

For most teams in the MLB, the "ace", or number one starting pitcher is clear. Many teams can also easily identify an SP2 and even a clear SP3. But which teams in the National League can tout an impressive starting pitcher rotation from top to bottom? In the age of "the opener", SP5 is more […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/17/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Monday! Tonight’s slate is a nine-gamer that looks to be a lot of fun. There’s a Coors game that not only features the Dodgers but also has the two lowest-ranked pitchers from the pitching model taking the hill for Colorado and Los Angeles. The biggest question you will face is to eat the Coors […]

Fantasy Baseball Players To Watch For The Week Ahead (June 17 - June 23)

We're through another week of baseball, so rejoice in those victories and lament those losses for a moment; learn from what was successful and from what did not work, then let's get prepared for the week ahead. There are lots of articles out there outlining waiver wire adds, two-start pitchers, players to stash, and more, […]

Fantasy Baseball Lineup Notes: Batting Order, Platoons, and Playing Time Changes - Week 12

It's Week 12 in the fantasy baseball world. Wild things continue to happen in baseball, including the Rockies giving up 17 runs in a game that wasn't at Coors Field. Some thought it was impossible to be this horrendous, but not for the Colorado Rockies! My tolerance for bad baseball in purple pinstripes is beginning […]

David Hamilton Swipes Four Bags On Sunday

Boston Red Sox shortstop David Hamilton was off and running against the New York Yankees on Sunday Night Baseball, notching four steals in a 9-3 win. Hamilton went 2-for-4 with three runs scored and an RBI to round out a very solid night. The four swipes give Hamilton 18 on the season and nine since […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball for Week 13 (2024)

Welcome RotoBallers to the Week 13 edition of our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of June 17 - June 23, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN or Yahoo. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 13

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 13 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season -- June 17 through June 23. 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 who are worthy of […]

Nick Mariano's Week 13 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Howdy and welcome to the weekly waiver rundown where we dig up widely-available names to help us get that much closer to a trophy. Some names may cause you to roll your eyes and scoff that they've been rostered for eons, but you'll have […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 13 (June 17 - June 23)

Baseball season is officially in full swing. 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 13-- June 17 through June 23 -- and will point out free agents to […]

Fantasy Baseball Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of catcher wavier wire pickups. This week, we will look at three more catchers who fantasy managers should pick up ahead of Week 13 (June 17 to June 23).  It has been an interesting fantasy year for catchers so far, as many solid options have landed on the injured list. Sean […]