Richard Fitts Struggling At Triple-A

Boston Red Sox starting pitching prospect Richard Fitts has hit a roadblock in his progression at Double-A over the past few weeks. Since tossing seven shutout frames on May 29, the former sixth-round pick has posted a disappointing 5.48 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, and a 13:27 BB:K ratio in his past 21 ⅓ innings. Fitts looked […]

David Sandlin Impresses In High-A Outing

Boston Red Sox pitching prospect David Sandlin had an evening to remember on Wednesday for High-A Greenville. The right-hander tossed four innings and allowed three hits, two runs, no walks and struck out seven batters. All seven strikeouts came consecutively and tie a career-high in K's in a game for the club's No. 14 prospect […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/11/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! It's the last Thursday slate for a couple of weeks due to the All-Star break next week, and MLB loaded up the schedule. DraftKings and FanDuel have even done DFS managers a favor and launched an extended seven-game slate for the pre-weekend competitions. However, it is an earlier start time than usual, with […]

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 […]

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 […]

Nick Yorke Stays Hot, Homers Twice Wednesday

Boston Red Sox second base prospect Nick Yorke went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs on Wednesday for Triple-A Worcester. Yorke's July is shaping up to be much like his June at Triple-A, now 9-for-28 (.321) this month after hitting .342 (27-for-79) in June. The 22-year-old had four home runs in 45 games at Double-A […]

David Hamilton, Wilyer Abreu Sitting Versus Southpaw

Boston Red Sox middle infielder David Hamilton and outfielder Wilyer Abreu, who both hit from the left side, will take a seat on Wednesday against the visiting Oakland Athletics with left-hander JP Sears on the mound. Jamie Westbrook will get the call to play the keystone and will hit eighth, while Rob Refsnyder draws into […]

Brayan Bello Gives Up Five Runs But Fans 11

Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello capitalized on a juicy matchup on Tuesday night, picking up his ninth win of the season in a 12-9 victory over the visiting Oakland Athletics. Bello did allow five earned runs on nine hits (one home run), but he walked only two and struck out a season-high 11 batters. […]

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 […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Week 16 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to the latest in our weekly rest-of-season series that looks at my top 101 SP Baller Ranks breakdown. We hope you're staying cool as the temperatures and humidity make this writer sweat more than Carlos Rodon watching another first-inning meatball get smashed. Read on for the Week 16 edition of my weekly Starting […]

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 […]

Red-Hot Fantasy Baseball Pitchers: Second Half Studs, Or Sell High Candidates?

The All-Star break is almost here. The break is a good time for fantasy baseball managers to assess their rosters and consider potential areas that need improvement for the stretch runs. There have been plenty of disappointing fantasy performances up to this point, but let’s try not to dwell on those. Let’s instead turn our […]

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 […]

Rafael Devers Drives In Three Runs

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers went 2-for-4 with a walk, two runs and three RBI in Tuesday's victory versus the Oakland Athletics. Devers is now up to 58 RBI on the season as he continues to be one of the best third baseman in the game. The 27-year-old dealt with some injuries earlier […]

Red Sox Send Enmanuel Valdez To Triple-A

The Boston Red Sox optioned infielder/outfielder Enmanuel Valdez to Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday and recalled infielder/outfielder Jamie Westbrook from Worcester in a corresponding move. The Red Sox also selected the contract of right-hander Trey Wingenter from the minors and designated right-hander Naoyuki Uwasawa for assignment. Westbrook will now replace Valdez on Boston's big-league roster as […]

Rafael Devers To Skip All-Star Game To Rest His Shoulder

The Boston Red Sox informed Major League Baseball on Tuesday that third baseman Rafael Devers (shoulder) isn't going to the All-Star Game next week so that he can rest his nagging left shoulder. Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg will replace Devers on the American League All-Star roster. Devers' left shoulder hasn't bothered him too much […]

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 […]

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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Frauds? Buy/Sell On Standout Performers Including Byron Buxton, Rowdy Tellez

The All-Star break is almost here and there are some players on crazy hot streaks as it approaches. A few of them are to be somewhat expected, but others have come out of nowhere to surprise many fantasy managers. What should we do about the players who are on unexpected heaters? Should fantasy managers add […]

Week 16 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include: Ben Rice, Jose Miranda, Brooks Lee, Joey Estes, Lenyn Sosa, James Outman, more

Howdy, RotoBallers! At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings. Week 16 is the last week of the first half of the regular season, as we are seven days until the MLB All-Star break. We have been pumping these articles each week and return with our fantasy baseball waiver wire […]

Hitters Advanced Metrics Leaders for Barrel% - Fantasy Baseball Studs and Duds (Week 16)

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to our hitter's advanced metrics leaders article for Week 16 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season! Today, we will be taking a look at players like Ben Rice, Will Smith, Trea Turner, and more. As another week of baseball wraps up, I will recap which hitters had the most impactful plate […]

Third Base Dynasty and Prospect Rankings, Buys and Sells for Fantasy Baseball

After covering the catcher, first base, and second base positions so far, I'll be diving into the hot corner today, which feels appropriate with the temperature heating up across the country. The third base position has been on the rise for a few years now, and that continues to be the case this season. While […]

Fantasy Baseball Players To Watch For The Week Ahead (July 8 - July 14)

Welcome to the latest edition of my Players to Watch for the Week Ahead series as we look ahead to the week of July 8 - July 14. In this article, I like to take a look around the league and pick out some players to discuss who might be under-owned in redraft leagues, potential DFS […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/8/24) - Today's Top Lineups

This is my last pinch-hit performance for a while. I will still be around on Saturdays, but the last weekday performance for a while gives us a five-game main slate on both sites. We can do a lot with five games, especially considering our interesting pitching options for tonight. This article will provide my daily […]

Kutter Crawford Tosses Seven Efficient Innings

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Kutter Crawford was outstanding on Sunday Night Baseball, going seven shutout innings against the New York Yankees and picking up the win in a 3-0 victory. Crawford allowed just four hits and didn't walk a batter while striking out four. He was able to get through seven innings on just […]

Rafael Devers Continues Torturing Yankees

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers swatted a pair of solo homers on Sunday Night Baseball, leading his team to a 3-0 win over the New York Yankees. Devers finished the day 3-for-4 with two homers, two runs scored, and two RBI. His longballs came in the seventh inning to break a scoreless tie […]

Nick Mariano's Week 16 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome all for another weekly waiver breakdown as he look ahead to the final week before the All-Star break. Some of you might be gasping for air as we near a midseason breather but don't be the one to hit cruise control too early. […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball for Week 16 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to the Week 16 edition of our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of July 8 - July 14, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN or Yahoo. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because […]

Outfield Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 16 (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! This article will discuss our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 16, July 8 through July 14. The difficult roster decisions keep rolling in, and the recent promotions and injured list activations from this past week won't make things any easier. Roster spots and playing time are changing […]