When Is Max Meyer Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook

The Miami Marlins are going nowhere fast. They have the second-worst record in all of baseball. They have already traded their leadoff hitter Luis Arraez and lost two of their best starting pitchers to injury for the season. With it already being a lost season for the Marlins, is it time to see what they […]

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, […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Andres Munoz, Bobby Miller, Joe Musgrove, Clayton Kershaw, Justin Lawrence, more

Weekend MLB action is around the corner, and it's a great time to check in on the latest injury updates for key fantasy baseball hurlers. Let's take a look at injured pitchers Andres Munoz, Bobby Miller, Joe Musgrove, Clayton Kershaw, Justin Lawrence, and more. This is our weekly edition of fantasy baseball injury updates for […]

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. […]

Joe Musgrove Dealing With Bone Spur And Bone Bruise

An MRI exam on San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove's right elbow showed a bone spur and a bone bruise. He received a platelet-rich plasma injection and a cortisone injection that he hopes will help him resume throwing in around two weeks. Arthroscopic surgery is possible if not enough healing takes play, "but we're not […]

Manny Machado Not In Thursday's Lineup

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (hip) is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The veteran slugger injured himself while trying to beat out a throw to first base in Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Padres manager Mike Shildt said the next few days and testing […]

Dylan Cease Takes Loss Wednesday Despite Quality Start

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease went six innings in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Angels, allowing three earned runs on four hits (two HR) and one walk while striking out six. The righty gave up a solo home run to the first batter he saw, Nolan Schanuel, and another two-run shot to Zach […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Extends Hit Streak To 11 Games

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. had a perfect day at the plate in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Angels, going 4-for-4 with an RBI. All four hits were singles, and they extended his current hit streak to 11 games. During the streak, Tatis Jr. is 19-for-44 (.432) with two doubles, two home runs, […]

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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Reports for Pitchers - Updates for Ranger Suarez, Jack Flaherty, Blake Snell, Andres Munoz, Clayton Kershaw, and more

Thursday's MLB slate is set to begin, but there is no shortage of stud fantasy baseball hitters in the injury headlines. These ailments are sure to affect lineup decisions, so let's take a look at injured pitchers Ranger Suarez, Jack Flaherty, Blake Snell, Andres Munoz, Clayton Kershaw, and more. This is our weekly 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 […]

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 […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Buys (Week 11): Hot Pitchers to Sustain Success?

Injuries continue to pile up in starting rotations across baseball. Among the more recent names to land on the injured list are Joe Musgrove (elbow), Yu Darvish (groin), and Blake Snell (groin). Streaming pitchers with favorable matchups is a good way to help offset injuries to your fantasy squad. Are Luis Severino, Matt Waldron, and […]

Florio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report: Figuring Out Mets, Blue Jays, and Other Confusing Bullpens

Every week gives us some sort of meaningful bullpen information. But few weeks have as impactful news as this past one. We saw one of the first relievers drafted land on the IL while the rest of his bullpen was a mess. We also saw another big name, a proven closer, land on the IL.  […]

Manny Machado Suffers Apparent Leg Injury

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (leg) appeared to have suffered some sort of leg injury in the fourth inning while running hard down the line to beat out a double play in Wednesday's contest against the hosting Los Angeles Angels. Machado was removed from the contest after receiving attention from team trainers down […]

Graham Pauley Continues To Struggle At The Plate In 2024

The San Diego Padres organization's sixth-ranked prospect, Graham Pauley, has had two stints in the big leagues this year but has struggled mightily in both. His slash line was .125/.125/.313 in the 13 games he spent in the majors. Since being demoted on May 4, Pauley's slash line is .212/.349/.377 with ten extra-base hits, 15 […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Candidates (Hitters): Sell High or Ride the Value Train?

There have been several pleasant surprises across baseball this season. On the pitching side of things, the performance by Ranger Suarez stands out. On the hitting side of things, there have also been several great stories. Marcell Ozuna has been mashing for the Braves, while William Contreras has emerged as one of the most valuable […]

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 […]

Jay Groome, Others Suspended A Year For Betting

San Diego Padres pitcher Jay Groome, Oakland Athletics pitcher Michael Kelly, Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Jose Rodriguez and Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Andrew Saalfrank were all suspended by Major League Baseball for one full year on Tuesday for violating the league's policy on sports betting. Groome made 24 bets on the Boston Red Sox's big-league club […]

Luis Arraez Returning To The Lineup

San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez (shoulder) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The 27-year-old is back after missing one game due to a minor shoulder issue. Arraez will bat leadoff and serve as the designated hitter versus lefty Patrick Sandoval on Tuesday. The stud infielder […]

Padres Pursuing Trade For Garrett Crochet

The San Diego Padres have recently shown strong interest in Chicago White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet, according to sources briefed on the White Sox's discussions, less than three months after acquiring right-hander Dylan Cease from Chicago. The Padres have more of a need for starting pitcher after putting both Joe Musgrove (elbow) and Yu Darvish […]

Tucupita Marcano Banned By Major League Baseball

San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano was banned on Tuesday by Major League Baseball after he was caught gambling on MLB games. According to MLB, Marcano placed 231 bets related to MLB games yet won only 4.3% of the bets. He has been on the injured list all year as he recovers from a torn […]

Manny Machado Homers In Padres Loss To Angels

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado provided the team's offense in Monday's 2-1 loss at the Los Angeles Angels with his first-inning homer. Machado's dinger was his sixth of the season, but it was his first longball since he went deep in a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on May 3. Fantasy managers hope […]

Matt Waldron Turns In Quality Start On Monday

San Diego Padres right-hander Matt Waldron turned in a solid performance in a 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. Waldron allowed just one run on two hits over 6 1/3 innings while striking out four and walking none. The right-hander emerged from the outing with a no-decision, keeping his record at 3-5 […]

Luis Arraez Not Playing Monday

San Diego Padres second baseman Luis Arraez (shoulder) is out on Monday for the series opener on the road against the Los Angeles Angels after leaving Sunday's game against the Royals early after a slide into second base. With Arraez on the bench, Jake Cronenworth will shift to second base and bat fifth against Angels […]

Tucupita Marcano Facing Lifetime Ban

San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is facing a potential lifetime ban from the game for betting on baseball, according to sources. Major League Baseball continues to investigate Marcano, but they could hand down their penalty against him soon. Along with facing a potential lifetime ban, the 24-year-old has been on the injured list all […]

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 […]

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 […]