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 […]

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 […]

Luis Torrens Returns From Paternity List

The New York Mets reinstated catcher Luis Torrens from the paternity list on Monday and designated catcher Joe Hudson for assignment in a corresponding move. Torrens was away from the team during last weekend's series against the Chicago Cubs while tending to a personal matter. The 28-year-old backstop is now back with the Mets and […]

Starling Marte Told To Rest For 15 Days

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (knee) is dealing with a bone inflammation in his right knee and has been told to rest for 15 days. The Mets haven't officially placed Marte on the injured list, but that's likely where this is headed. The 35-year-old veteran outfielder went for an MRI exam on Monday after […]

Edwin Diaz Officially Suspended 10 Games

New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz has been suspended 10 games for violating the rules on foreign substances. The right-hander was tossed from Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs before ever throwing a pitch. Diaz said afterwards that it was rosin on his hand, but it doesn't sound like he's going to appeal the […]

Luisangel Acuna Red-Hot At Triple-A Syracuse

New York Mets infield/outfield prospect Luisangel Acuna logged three hits for Triple-A Syracuse Sunday, extending his hitting streak to 10 games in a torrid stretch. During his 10-game hitting streak, Acuna has five multi-hit games. The 22-year-old is hitting .312 in June and has raised his season-long batting average to .271. The Mets No. 5 […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Fernando Tatis Jr., Blake Snell, James Wood, David Bednar, David Fry, Starling Marte, and more

Week 14 of the 2024 MLB season is set to begin, and there are several injured players to keep tabs on. These bumps and bruises are sure to affect fantasy baseball lineups, so let's take a look at the top injured players including Fernando Tatis Jr., Blake Snell, James Wood, David Bednar, David Fry, Starling […]

Luis Severino Spectacular On Sunday Night

New York Mets starting pitcher Luis Severino had his best start of the season on Sunday Night Baseball against the Chicago Cubs, throwing six shutout innings to pick up his fifth win of the season in a 5-2 victory. Severino was firing on all cylinders in this one, allowing just three hits and striking out […]

Edwin Diaz Tossed For Sticky Substances, Faces 10-Game Ban

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz was ejected from Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs after a routine check for illegal substances. Diaz was about to enter in the ninth inning and was looking to preserve a 5-2 lead and lock down another save before a typical check by the umpiring crew led to him […]

Kodai Senga Faces Live Hitters

New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (shoulder) was able to throw a successful 22-pitch live bullpen session on Sunday. This is the first time that Senga has been able to face hitters since early May. The expectation is that Senga will do this again before heading out on a rehab assignment. It's a step […]

Starling Marte Not In Sunday's Lineup

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte (knee) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Marte left Saturday's game with right knee soreness, but it does not look like he will need to hit the injured list at this time. The Mets have the day off on Monday which will […]

Nick Mariano's Week 14 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back to the weekly waiver rundown where we discuss widely-available names to storm ahead during these summer months. We're nearing the season's halfway mark, so try to take deep breaths and prepare for the road ahead. Whether you feel as though the first […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball for Week 14 (2024)

Welcome RotoBallers to the Week 14 edition of our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of June 24 - June 30, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN or Yahoo. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because […]

Francisco Alvarez Homers Again Saturday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez homered for the second straight game in Saturday's 8-1 loss to the Cubs. The home run accounted for the Mets only run of the ballgame, although Alvarez also doubled and walked in the contest. Alvarez was 2-for-14 (.143) over the first four games off the IL, but since then […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 14 (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 14 (June 24 - June 30). 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, especially for streaming. […]

Christian Scott - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Dynasty/Keeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: July 2024 ANALYSIS: Christian Scott, the New York Mets' promising right-handed pitching prospect, has already made his mark on the big leagues this season. The 25-year-old hurler made his MLB debut earlier this year on May 4, against the Tampa Bay Rays, showcasing the potential that made him […]

Outfield Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 14 (2024)

Welcome back RotoBallers! This article will discuss our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 14 -- June 24 through June 30. The time has come to start making those tough roster decisions and potentially cut ties with some of the struggling players who excited you on draft day. Trading in some […]

Fantasy Baseball Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of catcher waiver wire pickups. Like every year, navigating the catcher position has been extremely tough. Ryan Jeffers started the year red-hot but has since become a potential drop candidate amid a 14-for-102 (.156 average) slump at the plate.  That's the difficulty of the catcher position in fantasy. Most catchers […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/23/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The early part of the MLB season has been good to me, so I'm looking to build off that momentum and hit the ground running as we progress into the 2024 campaign. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's slate! We have […]

Starling Marte Removed From Game Early With Right Knee Soreness

New York Mets outfielder Starling Marte was removed during the second inning of Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs with right knee soreness. Marte has been battling knee issues over the past few weeks so having to be removed during a game is a bit concerning for the 35-year-old after already missing multiple games earlier […]

Harrison Bader, Mark Vientos Sitting On Saturday

New York Mets outfielder Harrison Bader and third baseman Mark Vientos are both out of the lineup on Saturday at Wrigley Field against the hosting Chicago Cubs. Brandon Nimmo is manning center field and batting second, with DJ Stewart drawing into the lineup in left field and batting fifth against Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon. Veteran […]

Christian Scott - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Add in Deeper Leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Mets starting pitcher prospect Christian Scott had built up a reputation as a high strikeout pitcher coming into 2024. Over 2022 and 2023 in the minors, the righty struck out 184 batters in 146 1/3 IP (30.9% K%) and posted a […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (June 17 - June 23)

So nice to see you again for another slate of exciting matchups with our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 13 - Monday, June 17 through Sunday, June 23. The midseason is only as boring as you make it thanks to several prospects and injuries keeping it spicy. If you're unsure who to start […]

Brett Baty Stellar Through June At Triple-A

New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty has performed exceptionally well through June at Triple-A Syracuse and could be nearing a return to the major leagues. Since June 1, the former first-round selection holds a .367/.407/.755 slash line with five long balls, 16 RBI, and a 3:6 BB:K ratio. In addition, Baty has begun to […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Week 13 (2024)

It is once again that time of the week for our rest-of-season series for a look at my top 101 SP Baller Ranks breakdown. Some may be drifting to football and wavering on baseball but this is when your focus must stay sharp. Join me for the Week 13 edition of my weekly Starting Pitcher […]

J.D. Martinez Crushes Three-Run Homer, Notches Four RBI On Friday

New York Mets designated hitter J.D. Martinez had a very productive day at the plate on Friday, smacking a three-run homer and adding an RBI single in the Mets' 11-1 win over the Chicago Cubs. The four RBI are a season high for Martinez, and his home run was his ninth on the season. The […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Ceddanne Rafaela, Chad Green, Ben Rice, Harrison Bader, Tyler Locklear, DJ Herz

Howdy, RotoBallers! The All-Star break is rapidly approaching as the first half of the 2024 season will soon be coming to a close. We are back with our mid-week waiver wire rankings for Week 13 -- June 17 through June 23 -- to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings (Week 14) - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Gunnar Henderson, Mookie Betts, Ben Rice, DJ Herz

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more fantasy baseball rankings. The first half of the season is coming to a close soon. With that being said, it's time for another rankings check-in. Below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated 2024 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) as of June 20, 2024. […]