MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/29/24) - Today's Top Lineups

The good news is that we have a full day of baseball in front of us. The bad news is that both sites chopped up these slates quite a bit. Thankfully, both elected to have the same main slate with eight games in the middle of the day. At least both sites can agree on […]

Enmanuel Valdez Retreats To The Bench Friday

Boston Red Sox infielder Enmanuel Valdez will retreat to the bench for Friday's series opener against the visiting San Diego Padres. David Hamilton will get the nod at second base and will bat second, while Ceddanne Rafaela will man the 6 for Boston and bat in the nine-hole versus Padres right-hander Randy Vasquez. Valdez, 25, […]

2024 MLB Power Rankings: Week 14

Week 14 brings some shake-ups throughout the rankings! I was just reading another article about teams' records and performance tend to stabilize around this time of the season, but we have such a glut of teams stuck in the middle that I think it might take a bit longer this season to sort through that […]

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

After starting this series with the catcher position last article, we'll now shift 90 feet up the right-field line and dive into the first-base position today. As usual, this position is led by longtime stars who are now in their early-to-mid 30s. Most of the time, that three being the first digit of a player's […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/28/24) - Today's Top Lineups

There are no day games Friday, leaving us with packed DFS slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. Still, there aren’t many top-tier pitchers that are set to take the mound, leaving the potential for some high-scoring games. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 6/28/2024, with the slate […]

Red Sox Reinstate Connor Wong From Paternity List

The Boston Red Sox announced on Thursday that they have reinstated catcher Connor Wong from the paternity list and optioned catcher Tyler Heineman to the minors in a corresponding move. The team also sent right-hander Isaiah Campbell to Triple-A Worcester. The Red Sox have an off day on Thursday before opening a series on Friday […]

Catcher Dynasty Rankings, Prospect Rankings, Buys, and Sells for Fantasy Baseball

The halfway mark of the 2024 season is upon us, and what a first half it's been. We've seen so many value changes happen this season, both positive and negative, that dynasty and prospect rankings look plenty different than they did just three months ago when the season started. Fortunately, the catcher position has been […]

Fantasy Baseball League Winners: Is Jake Irvin The Real Deal?

When it came time to lock down the opening roster for this season, the Washington Nationals showed faith in a middle-of-the-road right-handed pitcher named Jake Irvin. He logged 121 MLB innings in 2023, resulting in a 4.61 ERA, 99 strikeouts, 54 walks, and 20 homers allowed. Irvin opened 2024 in Washington, and the results have […]

Liam Hendriks Throws First Bullpen Session

Boston Red Sox reliever Liam Hendriks (elbow) estimated he threw around 15 pitches off a mound (all fastballs) in his first bullpen session on Wednesday since having Tommy John surgery last August. Hendriks thinks he can return in August, although he notes that he's the one who has come up with that timetable and not […]

Triston Casas Feels Great After Swinging On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (ribs) said he swung in the cage on Wednesday for the first time since his injury and felt great. The real test, though, will come when he sees how sore he is on Thursday, but the initial return was like "riding a bike." The 24-year-old left-handed-hitting first baseman […]

Brayan Bello Pushed Back To Next Wednesday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello is having his next start pushed back to next Wednesday in Miami against the Marlins. Josh Winckowski will now make the start on Sunday versus the visiting San Diego Padres. The move deprives fantasy managers of a two-start week with Bello. The 25-year-old had a rough last start on […]

Slumping Starting Pitchers - Will They Turn It Around for Fantasy Baseball?

As the baseball calendar rapidly approaches the mid-point of the season, fantasy managers can start to make heads or tails of "booms" and "busts" in the 2024 fantasy season. As with every season, surprise players have burst onto the scene to be top contributors. Others have continued to underperform relative to preseason expectations, leaving managers […]

H2H Points League Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 14) - Hitters and Pitchers

We are already at the end of June. For fantasy baseball managers, you have only two months at the most until your league playoffs start. It would be best if you were diligent on those waiver wires to secure those wins down the stretch. That's where we come in. It's important to know your league's […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash (Week 14): Redraft Rankings

The month of June has been an exciting one for prospect promotions and we've seen players like Orelvis Martinez, Addison Barger, Ben Rice, Joey Loperfido, Heston Kjerstad, and Tyler Black get promoted or recalled recently. Unfortunately, Martinez's stint didn't last very long before he was popped for a banned substance that will cost him the […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Week 14 (2024)

Welcome back for another trip to the bump for our weekly rest-of-season series that looks at my top 101 SP Baller Ranks breakdown. We've got nearly half of the season in the books but that means we're only in the middle of the season's fifth inning. Join me for the Week 14 edition of my […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (June 24 - June 30)

We're back with another menu of appetizing matchups with our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 14 - Monday, June 24 through Sunday, June 30. Let's dig in as the hotter weather is letting that ball jump off with a bit more life. If you're unsure who to start for the week or need […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low? (Week 14)

One of the hardest things about fantasy baseball is whether or not to drop certain players. In a long baseball season, it's important to remain patient and not overreact to slumps. It happened earlier in the year with Paul Goldschmidt after a rough start. But since then, he has been much better for fantasy managers.  […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Fernando Tatis Jr., Kyle Tucker, Daulton Varsho, Starling Marte, Gabriel Moreno, and more

Midweek MLB action is near, and there is no shortage of injuries to cover. These bumps and bruises are sure to affect fantasy baseball lineups, so let's take a look at injured hitters Fernando Tatis Jr., Kyle Tucker, Daulton Varsho, Starling Marte, Gabriel Moreno, and more This is our weekly edition of fantasy baseball injury […]

Roman Anthony Having An Outstanding June

Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony has excelled with Double-A Portland, especially in June. Through 15 games, he's 16-for-57 (.281 AVG) with four doubles, five home runs, 11 RBI, and a 5:12 BB/SO ratio. Before June, he'd lacked power, slashing .243/.365/.392. However, he's up to .254/.366/.463 slash line on the season. It's also worth […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers (Week 14) - Rookies to Stash and Top Performers

The minor league baseball season is underway and many well-known prospects are already making their case for an MLB debut later this summer. However, the question is do these performances truly matter for this season? How easy will it be for these prospects to reach the big leagues and are they worth stashing on your […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/26/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Wednesday brings a tricky DFS slate. DraftKings will include six games in their main evening slate, while FanDuel will opt to include only five of them. Weather could also be a factor in a couple of spots. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 6/26/2024, with the […]

Tyler O'Neill Swats HR In Tuesday Loss

Boston Red Sox outfielder Tyler O'Neill had a productive game in his team's 9-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday. O'Neill went 1-for-3 with a homer, a walk, two runs, and two RBI but it wasn't enough as the Sox fell to the division rivals. The veteran outfielder launched a two-run homer off […]

Liam Hendriks To Throw This Week

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session this week. The 35-year-old will throw his first session since undergoing Tommy John surgery last August. It sounds like Hendriks is making progress, but still isn't expected to contribute to the Red Sox bullpen this season. This is a step […]

Fantasy Baseball Frauds? Buy/Sell On Standout Performers Including Ceddanne Rafaela, Jake McCarthy

Trying to determine what to do about a hitter who is on a hot streak when it comes to fantasy baseball can be tricky. When an established star is dominating at the plate, it’s time to just sit back and enjoy the ride. However, what about players without such impressive historical statistics? Should fantasy managers […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/25/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! It's a busy day in baseball with all 30 teams in action. Three games start before our featured slate, so tonight's contests will have 12 games to fill our DFS lineups. It's a triple-header start on the East Coast in Boston, Cincinnati, and New York, but there is plenty of late-night West Coast […]

Week 14 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include: Cedric Mullins, Chad Green, Alec Burleson, Aroldis Chapman, Tyler Black, Ben Rice

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more waiver wire rankings. There is only one more week left in June, and the All-Star break is just a couple of weeks away. It's time to start preparing for the second half of the baseball season. At RotoBaller HQ, we are here as always to help guide you through free […]

Hitters Advanced Metrics Leaders for Barrel% - Fantasy Baseball Studs and Duds (Week 14)

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to our hitters advanced metrics leaders article for Week 14 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season! Today, we will be taking a look at players like Bryan Reynolds, Elly De La Cruz, Andy Pages, and more. As another week of baseball wraps up, I will recap which hitters had the most […]

Jarren Duran Walks It Off Monday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran played the hero in Monday's 7-6 win over the Blue Jays. Duran went 3-for-5 with two singles, a double, and an RBI. The most important hit came in the bottom of the ninth inning with a runner on second base, when Duran hit an RBI single off Zach Pop […]

Red Sox Put Connor Wong On Paternity List

The Boston Red Sox placed catcher Connor Wong on the paternity list on Monday and recalled catcher Tyler Heineman from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Wong will now miss up to the next three days while tending to a personal matter. Reese McGuire will handle the catching duties for Boston on Monday and will […]

Jarren Duran's Strong June Continues After 3-for-5 Day On Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran went 3-for-5 with one double, two RBI, and one stolen base in the team's 7-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. Duran has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball in June and is currently slashing .384/.443/.640 with four home runs, six doubles, three triples, 13 RBI, […]