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 […]
Drew Smith Likely To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery
New York Mets relief pitcher Drew Smith (elbow) is expected to require Tommy John surgery. This is a tough break considering how well Smith has been pitching for the Mets this season. He recently went down with an elbow sprain but it sounds like the issue is more severe. The expectation is Smith wouldn't pitch […]
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 […]
Colin Houck Ends Power Slump
New York Mets shortstop prospect Colin Houck launched his first home run in 11 games on Thursday evening. The former 32nd overall pick in last year's MLB Draft has had trouble finding consistency in his first look at Single-A ball. Through 61 games this season, Houck has posted a .202/.302/.325 line with just three home […]
Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects: Drew Thorpe, Christian Scott, and Spencer Horwitz
It's Week 14 of the fantasy baseball season, and while that may be hard to believe, there is still plenty of time to shape up those fantasy rosters in hopes of taking down a championship in the 2024 campaign. While the waiver wire rolls on, there's still plenty of young talent either just making their […]
Jonah Tong Continues Strong Run At High-A
New York Mets starting pitching prospect Jonah Tong continued his strong run at High-A with a season-high 11 strikeouts across six one-run frames on Wednesday. Tong was promoted to High-A Brooklyn on May 2 and has held a solid 3.38 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and a 21:56 BB:K ratio through his first 42 ⅔ innings. However, […]
Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, Devin Williams, Kodai Senga, Robert Gasser, and more
The 2024 MLB season is heating up, but as always, injuries are beginning to pile up. We have the latest updates on stud pitchers around the league. Let's take a look at injured pitchers Justin Verlander, Max Scherzer, Devin Williams, Kodai Senga, Robert Gasser, and more. This is our weekly edition of fantasy baseball injury […]
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 […]
MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/27/24) - Today's Top Lineups
Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! The pre-weekend slate for MLB is always smaller, but the DFS sites have decided to make it a little harder on DFS managers. FanDuel is at least offering us a six-game slate, but DraftKings has narrowed it down to four matchups. Check the lineup lock times on both sites to avoid missing out. […]
Tyrone Taylor Hits Three-Run Home Run On Wednesday
New York Mets outfielder Tyrone Taylor had a big game in his team's 12-2 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Taylor went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer, two runs, and a walk in the win over the Yankees. The 30-year-old is expected to see more playing time with Starling Marte (knee) sidelined and […]
Sean Manaea Picks Up Win Over Yankees
New York Mets left-hander Sean Manaea picked up the win in his team's 12-2 win over the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Manaea threw five scoreless innings while allowing two hits, striking out three, and walking five in the outing. While the many walks are concerning from a fantasy perspective, fantasy managers will take the […]
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 […]
Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Buys (Week 14): Hot Pitchers to Sustain Success?
Gerrit Cole and Max Scherzer recently made their returns from injury. However, we are still without plenty of prominent starting pitchers who are still on the injured list. Streaming pitchers with favorable matchups is a good way to help offset injuries to your fantasy squad. Are Luis Severino, Aaron Civale, and Michael Lorenzen just viable […]
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 […]
Florio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report: Mets, Blue Jays, Pirates, Cubs, Dodgers, and More Changing Pens!
We are just weeks away from the All-Star break and just over a month away from the trade deadline. This is typically the time of year when things start to get a little wild -- in the most fun way possible. The hot stove is usually burning as trade rumors get thrown around. No position […]
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 […]
Harrison Bader Hits Fifth Homer Of Season Tuesday
New York Mets outfielder Harrison Bader got in on the action in Tuesday's 9-7 win over the Yankees, going 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, and a stolen base. Bader drilled a second-inning Gerrit Cole fastball deep into the left-field seats for his fifth HR of the season. The 30-year-old is putting together […]
Brandon Nimmo Continues Solid June With Homer Tuesday
New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo continued his hot offensive June in Tuesday's 9-7 win over the Yankees. Nimmo went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, three RBI, a walk, and a strikeout. Nimmo got in on the slugfest in the fourth inning, lining a Gerrit Cole offering into the right-field seats for the team's […]
Mark Vientos Hits Two Homers Tuesday
New York Mets third baseman Mark Vientos stayed hot at the plate in Tuesday's 9-7 win over the Yankees. Vientos went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs and a strikeout. Vientos hit the first of four HR off of Gerrit Cole in the second inning and added another one in the fourth inning. […]
Should I Stash Joey Loperfido In Redraft Leagues? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 14)
The Houston Astros recalled outfield prospect Joey Loperfido from Triple-A Sugar Land on June 21. Loperfido has bounced between Triple-A and the majors throughout the early part of the 2024 campaign and has been unable to find consistent playing time. However, this recent promotion may signal that Houston is ready to give one of their […]
When Is Christian Scott Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 14 Update)
New York Mets starting pitching prospect Christian Scott could be nearing a return to the major leagues. The 25-year-old made his major league debut on May 4 and was eventually optioned back to Triple-A on May 30. However, Scott has performed very well in the minor leagues through the month of June and is on […]
Kodai Senga Throws 22-Pitch Live BP Session
New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (shoulder, triceps) threw a 22-pitch live batting practice session on Tuesday in Port St. Lucie, Fla., marking the first time he's faced hitters since early May. Senga will now fly back to New York with an eye toward potentially throwing another live batting practice session by the end of […]
Edwin Diaz Won't Appeal His Suspension
New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz is not appealing his 10-game sticky-stuff suspension and will begin serving the suspension on Tuesday night. Diaz will be eligible to return to the Mets' bullpen on July 6 for a contest in Pittsburgh against the Pirates. The 30-year-old right-hander says that he didn't use an illegal substance, but […]
Mets Officially Place Starling Marte On Injured List
The New York Mets officially placed outfielder Starling Marte (knee) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to June 23) on Tuesday with a right-knee bone bruise and selected the contract of outfielder Ben Gamel from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. This move was coming after he was advised to rest for 15 days following […]
DJ Stewart, Tyrone Taylor To See More Time
With New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (knee) sidelined, the obvious candidates on the roster to see more action in the outfield are DJ Stewart and Tyrone Taylor. Second baseman Jeff McNeil could see more time in the outfield, too, which would open up the possibility of moving an infielder up from Triple-A Syracuse. The […]
Christian Scott, Jose Butto Could Be Up Soon
The Athletic's Will Sammon speculates that New York Mets starting pitchers David Peterson and Tylor Megill could both get optioned to Triple-A Syracuse following their next starts, assuming the Mets stick with their current rotation for the next few games, in favor of more relievers. Then, when those turns in the rotation pop up again, […]
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 […]