Alex Verdugo Dealing With Undisclosed Injury

New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo (undisclosed) is feeling a "little beat up" according to Yankee skipper Aaron Boone. This is why the 28-year-old was kept out of Sunday's starting nine. Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports that Boone did not get into any specifics and simply said the outfielder is "all right." For now, […]

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 […]

Moises Ballesteros - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 20)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: Moises Ballesteros hit 10 home runs in 63 games as an 18-year-old back in 2022, then in 2023 he hit 14 more in 117 games as a 19-year-old. This season, the 20-year-old has belted another 14 between Double-A (nine in 56 games) and Triple-A (five in […]

Ben Rice Out Of Sunday's Lineup

New York Yankees catcher/first baseman Ben Rice is taking a seat on Sunday as the Yankees will face Toronto right-hander Yairel Rodriguez. The 25-year-old rookie typically would take a seat against the southpaw, but today, he will sit in a favorable platoon split. After posting a .494 SLG with six home runs in his first […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20 (2024)

As the calendar turns to August, let's look at more first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 20 — August 5 through August 11. August is a crucial month for fantasy baseball managers, as it often determines who will make the playoffs in their leagues. With the MLB season entering […]

Fantasy Baseball Catcher Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my catchers fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 20 of the 2024 MLB season. This week, we'll take a look at catchers such as Austin Wells, Freddy Fermin, and Dillon Dingler.  Wells is certainly establishing himself as a strong fantasy option moving forward, while Fermin and Dingler might be better options in deeper formats. However, […]

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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks - Xavier Edwards, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Gerrit Cole, Robbie Ray, More

Welcome RotoBallers to another edition of my 2024 fantasy baseball start/sit article for Week 20, August 5 - August 11. This week's article will focus on Xavier Edwards, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Austin Wells, Freddy Fermin, Ryne Nelson, Carson Spiers, Gerrit Cole, and Robbie Ray. Whether you are prepping to set your weekly lineups or determining […]

Jasson Dominguez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 20)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August/September ANALYSIS: New York Yankees' top prospect, Jasson Dominguez, has missed a lot of time this year due to multiple injuries. He started the season on the injured list after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2023. Then, Dominguez suffered an oblique injury on June 15 that caused him to […]

Aaron Judge Blasts 41st Homer, Continues Strong MVP Push On Saturday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge continued his stellar season on Saturday by going two-for-three at the plate with a two-run HR, two walks and two runs in the Yankees' 8-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Judge improved his league-leading OPS to 1.154 on the season. The two-run shot came off Blue Jays' starter […]

Anthony Volpe Stays Hot Friday With 10th Home Run

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe went 3-for-4 in Friday's 8-5 loss to the Blue Jays, smacking a double and his 10th home run of the season, which extended his current hit streak to seven games. The 23-year-old has heated up since mid-July, hitting safely in 13 of his last 14 games, going 21-for-59 (.356) […]

Buyer Beware? Hot Starts and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Analysis (Week 20)

We have reached the stage of the fantasy baseball season where teams are going deeper into their benches and prospect lists to find players to fill roster spots. With the trade deadline passed and many teams accepting their 2024 fates, many clubs will be willing to give new players or young players a longer look […]

Aaron Judge Reaches 40 HRs, 100 RBI On Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge continued his dominant season in an 8-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. Judge went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and a walk but it wasn't enough in the loss to Toronto. It wasn't all bad news for the Yankees in the game, however, as Judge became […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (July 29 - August 4)

August is here so let's fire up another summertime round of our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 19 -- Monday, July 29 through Sunday, August 4. This week's edition will take us through the trade deadline so be ready for all sorts of rapid-fire changes. We'll stay on top of things so you […]

Jace Avina Looking To Break Out Of Slump

New York Yankees outfield prospect Jace Avina went 2-for-3 with a home run on Thursday evening. This was his first multi-hit game since July 13. Since July 1, the 14th-round pick has gotten a bit cold in the batter's box with a .118/.181/.171 line. However, in June, he carried a much better .258/.327/.419 line with […]

H2H Points League Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 19) - Hitters and Pitchers

Wow, it has been a rough week for pitching already! Did you have Logan Gilbert on Monday or Taj Bradley yesterday? If so, we need to find some way to make up points. Your ability to do that will depend on the start limits in your league. Don't worry, I'll provide serviceable options for every […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Jackson Holliday, Xavier Edwards, Ben Joyce, Coby Mayo, Eugenio Suarez

Hey, RotoBallers! The MLB trade deadline is over, and many players switched uniforms over the past week. Jack Flaherty, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Eloy Jimenez, Tanner Scott, Connor Norby, Trevor Rogers, Randy Arozarena, Zach Eflin, and others were all moved this past week. With the MLB trade deadline over, it's time to focus on the waiver […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings (Week 20) for Bobby Witt Jr., Jackson Holliday, Tyler Fitzgerald, Xavier Edwards, Spencer Schwellenbach, more

Welcome Back, RotoBallers, to most fantasy baseball rankings. August is here. The MLB trade is officially over, and many players switched uniforms over the past few days. We have updated our fantasy baseball rankings to reflect all the recent trades, news, and injuries. Today, we review Nick Mariano's updated 2024 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Week 19 (2024)

Huddle up for a special post-deadline edition of the weekly rest-of-season series that looks at my top 101 SP Baller Ranks breakdown. We have lots to catch up on and plenty of non-trade goodies to get to as well. Read on for the Week 19 edition of my weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks! This brings […]

Agustin Ramirez- Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 20)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: Miami Mami catching prospect Agustin Ramirez made his Triple-A debut on June 19 and is nearing his major league debut. Ramirez was traded from the New York Yankees to the Marlins in the deal that sent Jazz Chisholm Jr. to the Bronx. Through his first 29 […]

Top-5 Hitting Prospects To Stash For Week 19 Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues (2024)

It’s time for a collective exhale among the fantasy baseball community. The trade deadline has come and gone with the customary whirlwind of deals. None of the deals, remarkably, included a top 100 prospect. However, as always, there are fantasy implications when it comes to which prospects to stash in redraft leagues as a result […]

Chris Clegg's Dynasty Fantasy Baseball News, Notes, and Buys/Sells (Week 19)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my Week 19 fantasy baseball news, notes, and buys/sells for dynasty leagues. Thanks for bearing with me. Due to the birth of my daughter, I am much more sleep-deprived, but I am ready to rock and roll with new dynasty news and notes! Today's article will look at recent prospect call-ups […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/2/24) - Today's Top Lineups

After a quiet Thursday, baseball roars back with 15 games on the schedule Friday. There are 11 games that will make up the main evening slates on DraftKings and FanDuel, leaving us with a bevy of options to choose from. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on […]