Are You For Real? Surprising Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Starts From Joey Estes and Yusei Kikuchi

Welcome back to the "Are You For Real?" series as we dive into Week 20 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season. We're headed west this week, looking at two surprising starts from AL West arms. First, we'll break down rookie Joey Estes' quality start against the Dodgers on Friday. Then, we'll look at Yusei Kikuchi's […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash: Fantasy Baseball Week 20

Welcome back RotoBallers to another weekly edition of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series, as we prepare for Week 20 of the 2024 MLB season. Today we list the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players who are worthy of a continued spot on your roster while imploring you to pick up lesser-rostered […]

Miguel Rojas To Start Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas (forearm) is scheduled to start a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday with Single-A Rancho Cucamonga. Rojas will resume playing in games down on the farm this week after landing on the 10-day injured list in late July due to forearm tightness in his right arm. Barring a setback for […]

Daniel Hudson Adds To Saves Total

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Daniel Hudson recorded his eighth save in Monday's 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, allowing one hit in an 11-pitch ninth inning. Hudson's save was his first since July 22, having held two games while blowing his sixth save opportunity in between. He is 6-1 with a 1.76 ERA and […]

Tyler Glasnow Fans Nine, Earns Ninth Win

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow won his ninth game Monday, striking out nine Philadelphia Phillies in a 5-3 victory. Glasnow, now 9-6, went six innings, allowing three earned runs on five hits, and did not yield a walk. He is second in the majors with 164 strikeouts and fourth with a 0.95 WHIP in […]

Dalton Rushing Set For Triple-A Promotion

After a strong season at Double-A Tulsa, the Dodgers will promote catcher prospect Dalton Rushing to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Rushing earns the promotion after hitting .270 with 17 homers and 59 RBI. Rushing is the Dodgers No. 1 prospect and No. 46 overall per MLB Pipeline, mostly due to his ability to hit the ball […]

When Is Junior Caminero Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 20 Update)

The Tampa Bay Rays are truly having a season in which it seems that only the Rays would be able to have. They currently sit at 57-54 and are five games out of the third AL Wild Card spot. They have been able to maintain a positive record despite players like Randy Arozarena and Amed […]

Shohei Ohtani Swats Home Run, Steals Base Monday Night

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani did it all Monday night, going 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a sac fly, and a stolen base in a 5-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. This was a potential 2024 National League Championship Series matchup that did not disappoint. Ohtani tied the game in the bottom […]

Freddie Freeman Returning To Dodgers On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (personal), who has missed the last eight games to be with his ailing three-year-old son, will return to the team on Monday. The Dodgers have yet to release an official lineup for Monday's contest against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies and right-hander Aaron Nola, but if Freeman is back […]

Hitters Advanced Metrics Leaders for Barrel% - Fantasy Baseball Studs and Duds (Week 20)

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to our hitter's advanced metrics leaders article for Week 20 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season! Today, we will be taking a look at players like Byron Buxton, Michael Busch, Matt Chapman, and more. As another week of baseball wraps up, I will recap which hitters had the most impactful plate […]

Dalton Rushing Homers Twice On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers catching prospect Dalton Rushing went 2-for-4 on Sunday with two home runs. Rushing has now launched seven homers in his last 11 games - four since the start of August. Through 77 games with Double-A Tulsa, he's slashing .271/.378/.513 with 15 doubles, 17 homers, 59 RBI, and 38:69 BB/SO. Currently the Dodgers' […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, Mason Miller, Yandy Diaz, Byron Buxton, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and more

The 2024 fantasy baseball playoffs will be here before we know it, so the season is entering "must-win" territory over the next few weeks. There is no shortage of high-impact fantasy baseball studs dealing with bumps and bruises, so let's take a look at the top injured players, including Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, Mason Miller, […]

Fantasy Baseball Players To Watch For The Week Ahead (August 5 - August 11)

Welcome to the latest edition of my Players to Watch for the Week Ahead series as we look ahead to the week of August 5 - August 11. 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 (8/05/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Monday! Tonight’s slate is an eight-gamer that looks to be a lot of fun. This slate is devoid of a Coors game, nor will we find the Yankees, Braves, or Orioles on the slate to force our hands into eating chalk. The Dodgers and Phillies are on this slate, but they are playing each […]

Should I Stash Jackson Holliday In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 20)

To all the stat junkies out there, it’s time to sit up and take notice. The Orioles have finally called up Jackson Holliday, the number-one prospect in all of baseball, and he’s ready to make some serious waves in the fantasy world. Let’s cut to the chase, Holliday’s minor league numbers are downright ridiculous. In […]

Anthony Banda Collects First Save On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Anthony Banda threw a clean ninth inning to preserve a 3-2 win over the Oakland Athletics and pick up his first save of the season. The lefty struck out one and needed just 12 pitches to finish off the A's. It is yet another interesting development in the Dodger's closer […]

Will Smith Sitting On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith will be getting a routine off day on Sunday as the Dodgers look to clinch a series victory over the Oakland Athletics. Smith has started the past four games holding a .176 AVG with no extra-base hits. Smith should be expected to return to the starting nine on Monday […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball for Week 20 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to the Week 20 edition of our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of August 5 - August 11, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN or Yahoo. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because […]

Shohei Ohtani With Two Hits, Three Steals Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani went 2-for-5 with two singles, a walk, and a run scored in Saturday's 10-0 win over the Athletics. The 2x MVP also stole three bases in the contest, now with seven steals in his last seven games and bringing his season total to 31. The 30-year-old has been, […]

Nick Mariano's Week 20 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror, fantasy players are now faced with just under two months until the finish line. We hope you got ahead of the curve with our deadline coverage! Now, it's time to focus up on what August is […]

Week 20 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Coby Mayo, Zach Neto, Junior Caminero, Michael Toglia, Ben Joyce, Tyler Phillips

Hey, RotoBallers! August is here, and the MLB regular season has about eight weeks left. It's time to build those rosters for the championship run. At RotoBaller HQ, We are back with more waiver wire rankings to help you win your leagues. Today, we review our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 20 (August […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 20 (August 5- August 11)

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 20 -- August 5 through August 11 -- and will point out free agents […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Fantasy Baseball Week 20

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 20 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season -- August 5 through August 11. 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 […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 20 (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 20(August 5th - August 11th). In this weekly piece, we search for starting pitchers rostered in less than 50% of Yahoo! leagues. These are SP options to consider that might be good additions to your fantasy roster, both short- and long-term. […]

Outfield Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 20 (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! This article will discuss our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 20, August 5 through August 11. With the fantasy trade deadline fast approaching, it's time to consider our waiver wire options more urgently. For most managers, it's not too late to turn your season around. Roster spots […]

Fantasy Baseball Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Week 20

Well, folks, that was a wild one. The trade deadline came and went, but it certainly made its presence known. There weren't as many *huge* trades as in some other years, and it seemed like there were fewer last-minute deals, but it was still an exciting baseball holiday and it still is sure to make […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 19)

Welcome back to our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitter category boosters for Week 19 of the 2024 MLB season -- free-agent hitters to consider adding to help boost your team in HR, SB, RBI, AVG, and runs. Today, we'll look at names like Juan Yepez, Brandon Lowe, Masataka Yoshida, and more. Each week, you should […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Streamers - Top Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 20 (Aug 5 - Aug 11)

We have entered the dog days of August, and your roster might be bogged down with injuries or even some borderline hitters who are slumping. I always like to be aggressive with roster management, leaving a few slots open to add hitters each week to capitalize on hot streaks and good matchups. Our hitter streamers […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts - Week 20 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Two-Start Pitcher Streamers article -- Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts for Week 20, from August 5 to August 11. Each week of this fantasy baseball season, this fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify starting pitchers expected to make two starts in the upcoming week. These pitchers can be quite […]

Jack Flaherty Strikes Out Seven, Wins In Dodger Debut

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty debuted with his new team on Saturday, throwing six shutout innings, allowing five hits and one walk while striking out seven on his way to picking up the win in a 10-0 victory over the Athletics. The 28-year-old is 8-5 on the season and finally looks healthy, posting […]