Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 17)
Welcome back to our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitter category boosters for Week 17 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 Sal Frelick, Eugenio Suarez, Lawrence Butler, Masataka Yoshida, and more. Effectively, we […]
MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/21/24) - Today's Top Lineups
Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another DFS slate that is full of possibilities. We survived the All-Star break lull, and I won't take it for granted that we have baseball games to watch. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's slate! We have some excellent matchups today. The pitching mix is […]
Luis Severino Strikes Out Seven To Lead Mets Past Marlins
New York Mets starting pitcher Luis Severino struck out seven Marlins in six innings and picked up the win in the Mets' 1-0 victory over the Miami Marlins on Saturday. Severino's record now sits at 7-3 and saw his ERA decrease to 3.58 on the season. Though the right-hander walked three batters, he only gave […]
Harrison Bader Retreats To The Bench Saturday
New York Mets outfielder Harrison Bader is not in the starting lineup for Saturday afternoon's tilt against the hosting Miami Marlins and right-hander Roddery Munoz. The veteran center fielder went 0-for-4 and left a pair of men on base in Friday's second-half opener and will give way to Brandon Nimmo in center field one day […]
Harrison Bader Sitting On Saturday
New York Mets outfielder Harrison Bader is sitting on Saturday as the Mets continue a four-game set against the Miami Marlins. Bader has held a .243 AVG since July 2 and has gone hitless in his past three starts. As a result, Brandon Nimmo will shift to center field which opens left field for Jeff […]
When Will Kodai Senga Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update
Don't look now, but the New York Mets are only one game out of the National League Wild Card race as the second half of the season begins. Without their ace pitcher for the first of the season, many people left the Mets for dead, but they're playing some pretty good baseball right now and […]
Fantasy Baseball Injury News and Updates: Kyle Tucker, Nolan Jones, Devin Williams, Clayton Kershaw and more...
As we begin the second half of the baseball season, now is the time to make the tough decisions. Injured players may be stashed on your bench, taking up precious roster spots and maneuverability. When dealing with these players this late in the year, there is one thing that you should be thinking about- how […]
Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings (Week 18) - Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Francisco Lindor, Kyle Tucker, Max Meyer, Rece Hinds, Jacob deGrom
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more fantasy baseball rankings! The first half of the 2024 MLB season is in the books, and it's time to start preparing for the second-half stretch. Who had a terrific first half, and who has disappointed so far? We break it down for you with Nick Mariano's updated 2024 fantasy baseball […]
Starling Marte Plays Catch, Hits Off Tee
New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (knee) played catch and hit off a tee on Friday as he continues to make progress from a right-knee contusion that he suffered on June 22. Marte's rehab process has been slow, but he's getting closer to a return in the second half of the season for the Mets. […]
Kodai Senga To Make Final Rehab Start On Saturday
New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (shoulder, triceps) will make his final minor-league rehab start on Saturday for Triple-A Syracuse with a goal of throwing 85 pitches. After that, Senga will line up to make his 2024 debut for the Mets in the series against the Atlanta Braves, which begins next Thursday. The 31-year-old Japanese […]
Jose Quintana Will Not Pitch This Weekend Due To Illness
New York Mets starting pitcher Jose Quintana (illness) will not pitch on Sunday as he was scheduled to due to a fever, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza expressed that he is hopeful that Quintana can pitch on Tuesday against the Yankees. As a result, David […]
Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (July 19 - July 21)
It's time to hit the second half running with our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 17 -- a short one going Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21. We hope you caught your breath during the break because now it's a sprint to the finish line. As always, this is the place to […]
Midseason Bullpen Report: Fantasy Baseball Closers, Saves, Holds (2024)
The All-Star break is already wrapping up, and now the majority of our attention shifts towards the trade deadline, which is guaranteed to move around a closer or two. We've already seen a handful of early moves but the bulk of bullpen landscape shifts will come at the end of July. That's why we're here […]
Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Brooks Lee, Jacob Wilson, Jeffrey Springs, Lawrence Butler, Michael Toglia
Hey, RotoBallers, the grind never stops, even though we are in the middle of the All-Star break. It's time to scroll through the waiver wire and pick up potential players for the second-half run with the ultimate goal of helping you win a fantasy baseball championship. We are back with another edition of our mid-week […]
H2H Points League Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 17) - Hitters and Pitchers
A vast majority of teams haven't revealed their rotations for the rest of the week, so that makes the pitchers' section of this article hard to predict. All teams only have three games for the rest of the week, so the pitcher portion of this piece is going to be lighter than normal. Most of […]
Top-5 MLB Pitching Prospects To Stash For Week 18 Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues (2024)
Welcome back to our top starting pitcher fantasy baseball prospects to stash for Week 18 of the 2024 MLB season. Happy All-Star break! Today, we'll be taking a look at top MLB pitching prospects, including River Ryan, Max Meyer, and some rising starts like Zebby Matthews. Several of the sport's top pitching prospects who have […]
MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/19/24) - Today's Top Lineups
Baseball makes its return from the All-Star break with a packed schedule Friday. That leaves us with a bevy of options to sift through on DraftKings and FanDuel. As of early Friday morning, though, not all teams had announced their starting pitchers. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and […]
Blade Tidwell Struggling At Triple-A
New York Mets starting pitching prospect Blade Tidwell has struggled through his first brief taste of Triple-A ball. The former second-round draft pick was promoted to Triple-A Syracuse on May 21 after logging two strong stints at Double-A over the past two seasons. Through his first 35 ⅓ frames at the top level of the […]
Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Jeffrey Springs, Kodai Senga, Jackson Jobe, Robbie Ray, and more
As MLB prepares to crank back up following this week's All-Star Break, there is no shortage of key fantasy baseball injuries to cover. With the second half of the season in mind, let's take a look at injured pitchers Jeffrey Springs, Kodai Senga, Jackson Jobe, Robbie Ray, and more. This is our weekly edition of […]
Brandon Sproat Stellar In First Professional Season
New York Mets starting pitching prospect Brandon Sproat has been incredible through the first half of his first professional season. The Florida product opened the season at High-A, where he logged 25 ⅓ innings to the tune of a 1.07 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and a 16:33 BB:K ratio. Then, since moving up to Double-A on […]
Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Week 17 (2024)
Hello and welcome to a special midseason version of our weekly rest-of-season series that looks at my top 101 SP Baller Ranks breakdown. With few games to dig into, we'll discuss some injured arms and prospects who should make an impact in the season's second half. Scroll on for the Week 17 edition of my […]
Hitters Advanced Metrics Leaders for Barrel% - Fantasy Baseball Studs and Duds (Week 17)
Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to our hitter's advanced metrics leaders article for Week 17 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season! Today, we will be taking a look at players like Rece Hinds, Matt Wallner, Rafael Devers, and more. As another week of baseball wraps up, I will recap which hitters had the most impactful plate […]
Kodai Senga To Make Another Rehab Start This Weekend
New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (shoulder, triceps) is expected to make another minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Syracuse this weekend. Barring a setback, Senga's rehab start this weekend is expected to be his last before he's reinstated from the 60-day injured list to make his 2024 debut in the major leagues. The 31-year-old threw […]
Mets Claim Alex Young Off Waivers From Giants
The New York Mets claimed left-handed reliever Alex Young off waivers from the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday and assigned him to Triple-A Syracuse. In a corresponding move, the team designated pitcher Tyler Jay for assignment. The 30-year-old Young had a 3.86 ERA in a full season for the Cincinnati Reds last year and has […]
Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Eugenio Suarez, Bryan Woo, MacKenzie Gore, and More
Ah, there is nothing quite like the highs and lows of fantasy baseball season. Every at-bat in every game played is the final straw based on that moment, though the reality is that MLB players will have hundreds more of these in the coming weeks to neutralize whatever outcome happened. Throughout the first half, plenty […]
Christian Scott Seeing Dip In Strikeouts In Second Major League Stint
New York Mets starting pitching prospect Christian Scott has struggled to generate strikeouts at an elite rate in the big leagues as he did in the minor leagues earlier this summer. Through his past three starts in the majors, Scott has logged 15 ⅔ innings to the tune of a 5.17 ERA and 1.15 WHIP […]
David Peterson Back From Paternity List
The New York Mets activated left-hander David Peterson from the paternity list on Monday. Peterson landed on the paternity list late last week and missed the team's three-game series to conclude the first half of the season against the visiting Colorado Rockies. The 28-year-old southpaw is now back with the team, though, although it's unclear […]
Luisangel Acuna Continuing To Look Strong At Triple-A
New York Mets infield prospect Luisangel Acuna has been enjoying a big turnaround at Triple-A since struggling over the first two months of the season. After posting an incredible 12-game hitting streak through June, Acuna continued to produce and has never gone more than two games without tallying at least one hit. Even though he […]
Pete Alonso Prefers Not To Be Traded
On Monday, New York Mets All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso said he would prefer to remain with the team despite trade rumors surrounding him. Alonso said "he loves the organization" and wants to help the team reach the postseason. He entered the break hitting .240/.319/.454 with 19 homers, 51 RBI, and 53 runs scored with […]
Points League Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball H2H Waiver Wire Pickups for the Second Half (2024)
Welcome, RotoBallers, to a special edition of Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pitchers for H2H Points Leagues. Normally, these articles cover the upcoming week. Since it's the All-Star Break, we'll spotlight pitchers who can bolster your squad for the entire second half. We have a weekly points-league roundup, here at RotoBaller. In head-t0-head format, player values […]