Anthony Rizzo Headed To Free Agency

The New York Yankees are declining their 2025 club option on first baseman Anthony Rizzo. Rizzo had one of the worst seasons of his career this summer as he posted an underwhelming .228/.301/.335 line with eight home runs, 35 RBI, with a 27:65 BB:K ratio. Under the hood, Rizzo saw his metrics dropped to career […]

Yankees Could Make Play For Pete Alonso This Offseason

The New York Yankees are expected to pursue Pete Alonso as a backup plan to any Juan Soto fallout during the offseason, according to Jon Heyman. After declining a $17 million option for first baseman Anthony Rizzo, the Yankees are aiming to save money for a big free-agent signing. Alonso is expected to be the […]

Gerrit Cole Opts Out Of Contract With Yankees

New York Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole exercised his player option and opted out of his contract with New York on Saturday. The move had been expected and shouldn't be considered a shock by any means. The Yankees have the option to void his opt out by adding one year and $36 million to the […]

Luke Weaver Returning To New York

New York Yankees relief pitcher Luke Weaver had his 2025 club option exercised according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. This deal is valued at $2.5 million. During the regular season, the 31-year-old emerged as a key contributor in the Yankee bullpen as he held a solid 2.89 ERA and 0.93 WHIP across 84 innings of […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Launches Second Postseason Home Run

New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in their Game 5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Chisholm hit his second home run of October in the opening frame directly after Aaron Judge hit a two-run shot which gave the Yankees an early three-run […]

Aaron Judge Tallies Two Hits, Two RBI In Game 5 Loss

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 2-for-3 with two walks and two RBI in their series-clinching loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Judge opening the scoring with a two-run shot in the first inning which also scored outfielder Juan Soto. This was his first round-tripper of the World Series and only third of the […]

Giancarlo Stanton Goes Deep Again In Game 5

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton went 1-for-4 with his seventh home run of the postseason in their Game 5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Stanton hit this solo shot off Dodger right-hander Jack Flaherty and at the time gave the Yankees a five-run lead. However, they were unable to hold it as […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/30/24) - Today's Top Lineups

The Yankees were able to stave off elimination Tuesday, setting up Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday. The extension of the series also provides us with another opportunity to play the single-game DFS contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 10/30/2024, […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/29/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Game 4 of the World Series, RotoBallers! After Los Angeles won the first two games on the West Coast, they went into New York on Monday night and came away with a commanding 3-0 series lead. The focus quickly shifts to a decisive Game 4. It's a win-or-go-home game for the Yankees as they look […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/28/24) - Today's Top Lineups

The World Series moves to New York tonight after two disastrous games in L.A. for the Yankees. The A.L. Champions face an 0-2 deficit as they head to Yankee Stadium. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 10/28/2024, with the slate beginning at 8:08 p.m. EDT. The lineup […]

Giancarlo Stanton Extends RBI Streak To Five Games

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton went 1-for-4 with an RBI single in Game 2 of the World Series. Stanton would tally his lone hit in the final inning which scored outfielder Juan Soto. This hit began to spark a late rally for the Bronx Bombers but they were unable to finish the job. […]

Carlos Rodon Stumbles In Game 2 Loss

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon stumbled in Game 2 of the World Series and was handed his second loss of the postseason. Rodon held the Dodgers scoreless in the opening frame but ran into trouble early in the second as Tommy Edman hit a lead-off solo shot. Then, in the third inning with […]

Juan Soto Hits Fourth Long Ball Of October

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Game 2 of the World Series. Soto was able to tie the game in the third inning as he took Dodger right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto deep. The star outfielder has now tallied at least one hit in each of the past four […]

Carlos Rodon Faces Tall Task In Game 2

New York Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon has a tough matchup in Game 2 of the World Series. In his previous outing, Rodon lasted only four 2/3 innings and surrendered five hits, two earned runs, and one walk, while striking out six. During three starts this October, the southpaw sits with a modest 4.40 ERA […]

Jon Berti Left Off World Series Roster With Hip Injury

New York Yankees infielder Jon Berti (hip) was left off the World Series roster with a hip flexor injury according to Jorge Castillo of ESPN. Berti suffered this injury during Game 4 of the ALCS when he was running the bases. This allowed pitcher Nestor Cortes to return to the roster. During October, Berti went […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Causes Havoc On Basepaths

New York Yankees third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. made his presence known in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, swiping three bags and scoring an important run late in the game. Jazz stole third base in the top of the 10th and scored on a fielder's choice right after, giving the Yanks a […]

Giancarlo Stanton Keeps On Raking In Postseason

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton did it again in Game 1 on Friday, smacking a two-run homer to give the Yanks a 2-1 lead. They would end up losing 6-3, but Stanton cannot be faulted. He now has a whopping six homers in 39 postseason at-bats, and has homered in four straight. His […]

Nestor Cortes On Yankees Roster For World Series

New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes (elbow) will join the Yankees roster for the World Series. Cortes has been out since September 18 while dealing with a flexor strain in his left elbow. With just a month of recovery, Cortes could be risking re-injury, but the lefty will consider it worth the risk if […]

Fantasy Baseball Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Postseason Week 4

We did it, folks. We made it to the final series of the baseball season. The 2024 World Series will be a bi-coastal battle between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Two teams with very different rosters from top to bottom, but noticeably in the bullpens as well. The Dodgers had some […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (10/25/24) - Today's Top Lineups

The World Series gets underway Friday with Game 1 between the Dodgers and Yankees taking place in Los Angeles. This game also provides us with an opportunity to play single-game contests on DraftKings and FanDuel. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 10/25/2024, with the slate beginning at […]

Clarke Schmidt To Start Game 3 Against Dodgers

New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt will start Game 3 of the World Series on Monday against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Yankee Stadium. Right-hander Gerrit Cole and lefty Carlos Rodon will start Game 1 and Game 2, respectively, at Dodger Stadium on Friday and Saturday. Due to injury, Schmidt made 16 starts during the […]

Carlos Rodon To Start In Game 2 Of World Series

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon said he will make the start for Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday at Dodger Stadium against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Right-hander Gerrit Cole will kick things off in Game 1 on Friday, while right-hander Clarke Schmidt is scheduled to toe the rubber for Game 3 on […]

Nestor Cortes Expects To Be On World Series Roster

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (elbow) expects to be on the roster for the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, even though he knows there's long-term injury risk if he comes back a month after being diagnosed with a flexor strain in his left elbow. "We have weighed in the consequences this can […]

Anthony Rizzo Getting Healthier

New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo (fingers) said the days off this week before the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers have been valuable in helping his broken fingers heal. "The biggest thing is getting the swelling out between games. It really blows up from the pressure. The bones are still broken, but […]

The Biggest Fantasy Baseball Busts Of 2024

There are technical, precise ways to measure a fantasy “bust,” but we know one when we see one. We lived through it, after all. These players slowly but surely sabotaged our fantasy teams despite high expectations. For those who want firm parameters, we have, with one exception, spotlighted players drafted in the top 150 who […]

"Good Chance" Nestor Cortes Will Be On World Series Roster

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said there's a "good chance" that left-hander Nestor Cortes (elbow) will be included on the roster for the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, which begins this Friday at Dodger Stadium. Cortes is set to throw another live batting practice session on Tuesday, and if he gets through […]

Gerrit Cole Named Game 1 Starter For Yankees

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that right-hander Gerrit Cole will start Game 1 of the World Series on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Cole is expected to be followed in the rotation by left-hander Carlos Rodon in Game 2 on Saturday, right-hander Clarke Schmidt in Game 3 on Monday […]

Giancarlo Stanton Named ALCS MVP

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton went 1-for-4 with a two-run shot in Game 5 of the ALCS and was named MVP of the series against the Cleveland Guardians. His two-run shot off Cleveland right-hander Tanner Bibee tied the game in the sixth inning. During the ALCS, the 34-year-old hit four home runs in […]

Juan Soto Powers Yankees To ALCS Victory

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto hit a go-ahead three-run shot in the 10th inning to power the Yankees to a victory in the ALCS on Saturday over the Cleveland Guardians. During this game, Soto went 3-for-5 but was able to drive in the game-winning run to bring the Yankees back to the World Series […]

Nestor Cortes Could Make World Series Roster

New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes (elbow) is set to throw another bullpen session early next week and could make the World Series roster, according to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. The southpaw has been progressing well from the flexor strain he suffered in September and has begun to log successful bullpens over the past […]