Jasson Dominguez's Removal Was Planned
Many people were connecting dots on Thursday night when New York Yankees star outfielder Juan Soto (forearm) left the game against the Minnesota Twins after a rain delay and then outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez (elbow) was pulled from his minor-league game at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in the eighth inning. A team spokesperson said that Dominguez's exit […]
Jasson Dominguez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 12)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez is nearing the end of his rehab assignment and could rejoin the major league roster later this month. “The Martian” made his major league debut late last season and showcased his elite five-category contributions with four home runs, one […]
2024 MLB Power Rankings: Week 11
Week 11 doesn't bring too many changes in the rankings, but several teams are beginning to separate themselves from the field in both directions. Remember, I will be factoring in past performance, the current level of performance, overall talent, injuries, and schedules -- as many factors as I possibly can. Keep reading to find out […]
Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Juan Soto, Ronald Acuna Jr., Manny Machado, Masataka Yoshida, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Eloy Jimenez, Tyler Stephenson, and more
Heading into Week 12 of the MLB season, there is no shortage of key hitters dealing with bumps and bruises. Injuries complicate fantasy lineup decisions, so it's important to stay in the know. That said, let's take a look at injured hitters Juan Soto, Ronald Acuna Jr., Manny Machado, Masataka Yoshida, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Eloy Jimenez, […]
Clay Holmes Picks Up 18th Save
New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes continued his impressive season on Thursday versus the Minnesota Twins. Holmes tossed a scoreless ninth inning and allowed one hit with one strikeout to record his 18th save on the season. Holmes has been having a dominant season out of the bullpen for the Yankees and has only allowed […]
MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/7/24) - Today's Top Lineups
There are 14 games scheduled to be played Friday. A few have slightly earlier start times, leaving us with 10 games to choose from for the main slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 6/7/2024, with the slate starting at 7:05 p.m. […]
Jasson Dominguez Pulled From Triple-A Game Early
New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez was pulled from his Triple-A game before the eighth inning on Thursday night after going 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored. The move may wind up being connected to Juan Soto leaving the Yankees' game against the Twins with left forearm discomfort. (Update: It is now confirmed […]
Juan Soto Leaves Game Early Due To Left Forearm Injury
New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto was removed from Thursday night's game due to left forearm discomfort following an hour-long rain delay. Soto had gone 0-for-1 with a pair of walks and a run scored before leaving the game. The superstar's exit saw Alex Verdugo enter in left field as Aaron Judge shifted to right. […]
Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks: Aaron Judge, Max Fried, Paul Skenes, Royce Lewis, Davis Schneider, more
Welcome back, RotoBallers! We are back with updated rest-of-season rankings to help you win your leagues. It's June already, and we are a month away from the halfway point of the 2024 season, with the All-Star break around the corner. With that being said, it's time for another rankings check-in. Below is another edition of […]
MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/6/24) - Today's Top Lineups
Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! It's a pretty big slate for a Thursday with seven games on the featured contests. It starts a little earlier than the usual games, with a 6:40 p.m. EDT first pitch between the Dodgers and Pirates in Pittsburgh. Over the last month, St. Louis is clobbering right-handed pitching. The Cardinals are second in […]
Ben Rice Goes Yard After Promotion To Triple-A
After being promoted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre earlier in the day, New York Yankees catcher/first base prospect Ben Rice made an impression in his debut. Rice went 2-for-4 in his new uniform with two runs, two RBI and a home run. Rice, the club's No. 12 prospect per MLB Pipeline, has been having an impressive season […]
Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Week 11 (2024)
Hello, and welcome back to our rest-of-season series for a weekly look at my pitching thoughts via my top 101 SP Baller Ranks breakdown. Most teams have played at least 60 games as we navigate the midseason. Join me for the Week 11 edition of my weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks! We're into June, and […]
H2H Points League Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 11) - Hitters and Pitchers
At RotoBaller, we have you covered with points league pickups for the upcoming week on the weekends, but the world of fantasy baseball changes fast! What if you have a guy who suffered an injury, and most of the suggestions are gone? Our midweek pickups are geared toward finding players on a hot streak and […]
Fantasy Baseball Frauds? Buy/Sell On Standout Performers Including Miguel Andujar, Eddie Rosario
Hot streaks can be tricky in fantasy baseball. When a player like Aaron Judge or Mookie Betts goes on one, it can last a long time and is more believable considering their past success. However, what about players without such impressive track histories? Should fantasy managers add them and try to ride out the hot […]
MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/5/24) - Today's Top Lineups
There will be plenty of day games during Wednesday’s packed schedule. Still, we have nine games that will make up the main evening slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 6/5/2024, with the slate starting at 6:40 p.m. EDT. The lineup picks will […]
The Struggle Bus: Former MLB All-Stars Who Are Fading In 2024
Per the great Stathead, 236 currently active players have been All-Stars at least once in their careers. The "one for every team" rule, along with positional needs and random half-season breakouts, have created some fun All-Stars on that list, including luminaries like Joe Mantiply, Andrew Kittredge, Yan Gomes, Santiago Espinal, and James McCann. With so […]
Luis Gil Earns Eighth Win Of Season Tuesday
New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil continued his amazing season in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Twins. Gil pitched six shutout innings, allowing just one hit and three walks with six strikeouts. The 26-year-old is now 8-1 with a 1.82 ERA, an 11.03 K/9 rate, and a 4.41 BB/9 rate. It is unlikely that […]
Gerrit Cole Looks Good In First Rehab Start
In his first minor-league rehab start on Tuesday with Double-A Somerset, New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) looked to be in midseason form, tossing 3 1/3 shutout innings while allowing two hits, walking none and striking out five. Cole was sitting in the mid- to upper-90s with his fastball during the outing and threw […]
Gerrit Cole Will Have "At Least A Few" Rehab Starts
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said on Tuesday that right-hander Gerrit Cole (elbow) will have "at least a few" minor-league rehab starts before the team has him rejoin the big-league rotation. Cole will start his rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on Tuesday and is scheduled to throw 40 to 50 pitches. The 33-year-old will […]
Demotions Galore and Improbable Breakouts - The Toolshed Fantasy Baseball Podcast (Ep. 311)
Welcome to episode 311 of The Toolshed Podcast with Clegg and Cross brought to you by RotoBaller. The Toolshed is a dynasty and prospects-focused podcast. Each week, hosts Eric Cross (@EricCross04) and Chris Clegg (@RotoClegg) dive into the world of dynasty leagues and cover all levels of prospects from the MLB Draft up to the […]
When Will Ben Rice Be Called Up? 2024 MLB Prospect Outlook
Ben Rice is a hot name among fantasy prospects given that he is a Yankees prospect mashing in Double-A. The 25-year-old former 12th-round pick is coming into his own as a hitter but has yet to reach Triple-A. How long will Rice remain in the minors? Will he even get called up this season? Let's […]
Top MLB DFS Stacks For FanDuel, DraftKings - Daily Fantasy Baseball (6/4/24)
Welcome, RotoBallers, to a brand new MLB DFS article for the 2024 season! We will still be bringing you a full slate breakdown every day, but this companion piece is intended to help you determine which offenses you are going to stack in your tournament (GPP) lineups. I will be handling the Tuesday slates for […]
MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (6/4/24) - Today's Top Lineups
Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! A 10-game slate welcomes us to the first Tuesday night in June. There are games earlier in the evening, but this article focuses on the games beginning at 7:10 p.m. EDT and later. It starts in New York, where the Yankees take on the Twins. Speaking of the Yankees, they are starting to feel […]
Jasson Dominguez Will Move Rehab To Triple-A
New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez (elbow) will continue his rehab assignment at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after playing the last 10 games at Double-A Somerset. During his 10-game run at Double-A, the 21-year-old hit .316 (12-for-38) with four home runs, eight RBI, eight runs scored, and a stolen base. He also had a successful four-game […]
Jack Neely- Fantasy Baseball Prospects Outlook and Analysis (Week 11)
PROSPECT: Jack Neely, RHP, New York Yankees ERIC CROSS' LATEST PROSPECT RANKING: N/A CALL-UP ETA: Late 2024/Early 2025 ANALYSIS: New York Yankees' No. 24 prospect Jack Neely has quickly moved up the minor league ranks. After being drafted in the 11th round of the 2021 MLB Draft, Neely continues to perform at a high level out of […]
Week 11 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include: Masyn Winn, Yimi Garcia, Hunter Brown, Colt Keith, Mark Vientos, Jeff Hoffman
Howdy RotoBallers! The calendar flipped to June on Saturday, and we are now two months into the baseball season, meaning there are just over 40 days until the All-Star break. Are you looking for waiver wire help? We've got you covered with our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 11 (June 3 - June […]
Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball for Week 11 (2024)
Welcome RotoBallers to the Week 11 edition of our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of June 3 - June 9, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN or Yahoo. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because […]
Hitters Advanced Metrics Leaders for Brls/PA % - Fantasy Baseball Studs and Duds (Week 10)
Hello, RotoBallers! As another week of baseball wraps up, I will recap which hitters had the most impactful plate appearances in the past few days. Using Statcast's Barrels per Plate Appearance stat, or Brls/PA%, we can narrow our view to the hitters who are the most locked in through the season's first few months. Statcast's […]
Jasson Dominguez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 11)
BALLER MOVE: Stash in All Leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: New York Yankees outfield prospect Jasson Dominguez is nearing the end of his rehab assignment and could rejoin the major league roster by the end of June. The top prospect in the Bronx underwent Tommy John surgery last fall, which has kept him sidelined since May […]
Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Shohei Ohtani, Ranger Suarez, Blake Snell, Royce Lewis, Gerrit Cole, Luis Arraez, Bobby Miller, and more
As the new week of MLB action begins, there are plenty of key players dealing with injuries. These bumps and bruises are sure to affect fantasy baseball lineups, so let's take a look at the top injured players including Shohei Ohtani, Ranger Suarez, Blake Snell, Royce Lewis, Gerrit Cole, Luis Arraez, Bobby Miller, and more. […]