Gerrit Cole Strikes Out Seven In Win On Friday

New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole turned in an excellent start in his team's 4-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. Cole tossed six innings of one-run ball while allowing five hits, striking out seven, and walking one. He was credited with the win to improve his record to 2-1 on the season, to […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/13/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Both sites are getting pretty good at having uniform late afternoon slates on Saturday. It's another eight-game slate this week, which aligns with everything from the last month or so. A little more than half the league is in action here with many similar pitchers on the slate. What separates them? We'll get into that. […]

Projecting Rest of Season Top 10 Outfielders in 2024 Fantasy Baseball (Week 16)

When it comes to the player ratings for hitters this season, it's been the infielders who reign supreme, claiming seven of the top ten spots. Two of the top ten outfielders are from the same team, and it shouldn't take you more than one guess to figure out who that duo is! It's time to […]

Projecting Rest of Season Top 10 Hitters in 2024 Fantasy Baseball (Week 16)

If you managed to avoid Matt Olson, Julio Rodriguez, and Fernando Tatis Jr. with your first-round pick in your fantasy baseball league, then you're likely in pretty good shape as the rest of the top hitters that were taken early have produced as predicted (or better) If Yordan Alvarez, Kyle Tucker, or Corey Seager could […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues Rest-of-Season Updates (July 2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more fantasy baseball rankings. The All-Star break is next week, and we are officially at the halfway point of the 2024 MLB regular season. With that being said, it's time for another rankings check-in. Today, we are focusing on points leagues with our updated  2024 fantasy baseball points league rankings for […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (July 8 - July 14)

Welcome back for another summertime roundtable centered on starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 16 - Monday, July 8 through Sunday, July 14. This is the final week before you get a quick breather at the All-Star break so don't take your foot off the gas pedal now! You've come to the right place […]

DJ LeMahieu Returns To Yankees Lineup

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu (neck, pinkie) is back at third base and is batting leadoff for the Bronx Bombers for Friday's series opener against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards against rookie left-hander Cade Povich. LeMahieu suffered injuries to both his neck and pinkie finger in Wednesday's contest against the Tampa Bay […]

Jorbit Vivas - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 17)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: New York Yankees infield prospect Jorbit Vivas was promoted to the major leagues on Friday, July 12 in a corresponding move that placed third baseman J.D. Davis on the 10-day injured list with an illness. Vivas has performed quite well in his second […]

Agustin Ramirez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 17)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in AL-Only Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: New York Yankees catching prospect Agustin Ramirez was recently promoted to Triple-A and is approaching his major league debut. The 22-year-old backstop opened the season with his second stint at Double-A. Across 58 games at Double-A Somerset, Ramirez posted an excellent .289/.372/.570 line with 16 home […]

Jorbit Vivas Promoted To The Major Leagues

New York Yankees second base/third base prospect Jorbit Vivas is being promoted to the major league roster, according to Andy Martino of SNY. In a corresponding move, J.D. Davis will be placed on the injured list with an undisclosed injury. Vivas has performed very well in his second look at Triple-A ball this season. Through […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings (Week 17) - Rest-of-Season Outlooks Jose Ramirez, James Wood, Shane Baz, Matt McLain, Jose Miranda

Hey, RotoBallers! We are a few days away from the All-Star break, and it's time to start preparing for the second half of the season. The second half of the season begins next Friday, and there are only a few months left in the year. With that being said, it's time for another rankings check-in. […]

2024 MLB Power Rankings: Week 16

Some teams are barrelling into the All-Star Break on a roll, while others are limping into next week's days off with the hope that some rest can revitalize their team as they gear up for the second half of what is a grueling 162-game season. Remember, when I do my rankings, I factor in past […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports - Updates for Juan Soto, Yordan Alvarez, Zack Wheeler, Kyle Tucker, Jose Altuve, Cody Bellinger, Merrill Kelly, and more

There are still three days of MLB games before the All-Star break is here, meaning fantasy baseball managers should remain locked-in with setting lineups. There are several key banged-up players heading into Friday's slate, so let's take a look at the top banged-up pitchers and hitters, including Juan Soto, Yordan Alvarez, Zack Wheeler, Kyle Tucker, […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Colt Keith, Jeff Hoffman, Matt McLain, Brooks Lee, Jeffrey Springs, Jarred Kelenic

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more waiver wire rankings. The 2024 MLB regular season is zooming by as next week is the All-Star break, and we are halfway through the year. It's time to start building those fantasy baseball rosters for the second-half stretch. At RotoBaller HQ, we are here to guide you through free agency […]

Shortstop Dynasty and Prospect Rankings, Buys and Sells for Fantasy Baseball

Welcome back to the 5th installment of my mid-season positional breakdown, where I provide my dynasty and prospect rankings for each position, along with some players to buy or sell. We'll be rounding out the infield today with the always intriguing shortstop position. The shortstop position is always loaded, but the depth is being tested […]

Juan Soto Still Managing Hand Injury

New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (hand) said that his hand is getting better, although it's something he expects he'll have to deal with over the coming weeks. Soto still plans on playing in next week's All-Star game, though. The 25-year-old superstar outfielder also went 2-for-3 with a double, home run and two walks in […]

When Is Jasson Dominguez Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 17 Update)

Those who stashed Jasson Dominguez, aka The Martian, hoping for a late-season surge may not get it. It all depends on when your league playoffs begin since some leagues completely ignore baseball after Labor Day. At least he will still be useful in DFS when he returns! When is that? Dominguez returned to the Yankees […]

Chris Clegg's Dynasty Fantasy Baseball News, Notes, and Buys/Sells (Week 16)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my Week 16 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 (7/11/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! It's the last Thursday slate for a couple of weeks due to the All-Star break next week, and MLB loaded up the schedule. DraftKings and FanDuel have even done DFS managers a favor and launched an extended seven-game slate for the pre-weekend competitions. However, it is an earlier start time than usual, with […]

H2H Points League Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 16) - Hitters and Pitchers

It's the week before the All-Star break, so enjoy the last normal week we will have on waivers for a while. Pitcher streaming will be a lot harder next week with all MLB teams setting up their rotations to start with the ace after the break. We'll have fewer waiver players to choose from as […]

Agustin Ramirez Heating Up In Triple-A

Promoted from Double-A Somerset to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on June 19, New York Yankees catcher/first base prospect Agustin Ramirez struggled in his few games. Through his first ten games, he went just 4-for-39 (.111 AVG) with one home run, five RBI, and a 5:11 BB/SO ratio. However, he seems to have adjusted. Recently, he's turned things […]

Giancarlo Stanton Could Skip A Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) could be ready to return from the 10-day injured list shortly after next week's All-Star break and may return without going on a minor-league rehab assignment, according to manager Aaron Boone. Apparently Stanton has been recovering nicely from a left-hamstring strain that landed him on the IL […]

Alex Verdugo Hitting Leadoff, Ben Rice Moved To Cleanup

The New York Yankees are shuffling their batting order a bit for Wednesday's contest against the hosting Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Zach Eflin. Outfielder Alex Verdugo will take over the leadoff spot, while rookie first baseman/catcher Ben Rice drops from leadoff to the cleanup spot behind slugger Aaron Judge. Rice has held his own […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash (Week 16): Redraft Rankings

It's hard to believe that we're past the halfway mark of the 2024 season, and the all-star break is on the horizon. But while Major League Baseball is set to hit pause next week for a few days, the pause button has not been hit when it comes to prospect promotions. Over the last couple […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Week 16 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to the latest in our weekly rest-of-season series that looks at my top 101 SP Baller Ranks breakdown. We hope you're staying cool as the temperatures and humidity make this writer sweat more than Carlos Rodon watching another first-inning meatball get smashed. Read on for the Week 16 edition of my weekly Starting […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Hitters - Updates for Rafael Devers, Oneil Cruz, Mike Trout, Jorge Soler, Giancarlo Stanton, Kris Bryant, and more

As MLB All-Star festivities approach, there is still a slate of games to get through, and injuries will affect fantasy baseball lineup decisions. That said, let's take a look at injured hitters Rafael Devers, Oneil Cruz, Mike Trout, Jorge Soler, Giancarlo Stanton, Kris Bryant, and more. This is our weekly edition of fantasy baseball injury […]

Gleyber Torres Back In The Lineup Tuesday

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (groin) is back at second base and is hitting fifth in the Yankees lineup against the hosting Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Ryan Pepiot. Groin soreness had kept Torres out of the team's lineup since last Friday, but he'll return on Tuesday to face the division-rival Rays. Torres […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low? (Week 16)

Week 16 is one of the stranger weeks of the fantasy baseball season because it usually runs for 14 days. This year, that week will run from July 8 to July 21. With the All-Star break also just a couple of days away, now is the perfect time to evaluate where certain players are heading […]

Elijah Dunham Hot To Start July

New York Yankees outfield prospect Elijah Dunham is red-hot to start July. The 26-year-old is hitting .400 in the first six games of the month with two homers and eight RBI for Double-A Somerset. The lefty-swinging Dunham is now hitting .264 with eight homers and 35 RBI across two levels. He was briefly called up […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (7/9/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! It's the last Tuesday DFS slate for a while due to the All-Star break, and MLB ensured it's a jam-packed evening. 11 games occupy the main DFS slate on DraftKings and FanDuel, so let's buckle up for a high-scoring evening.  The Grimace Era may be winding down, but it's still a scary time […]