Bryce Eldridge Rips Two Doubles

San Francisco Giants first base prospect Bryce Eldridge continued a torrid stretch at High-A Eugene with a pair of doubles on Thursday. The 19-year-old has five multi-hit games in his last nine games and is slashing .305/.429/.457 in 29 High-A contests. Between Single-A and High-A this season, Eldridge is hitting .277 with 13 homers and […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/9/24) - Today's Top Lineups

There are 16 games on the schedule this Friday, but weather could have an impact in a few spots. Still, there should be plenty of options to consider for the main evening slates on DraftKings and FanDuel. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 8/9/2024, with the […]

Camilo Doval Blows Fifth Save

San Francisco Giant closer Camilo Doval fell victim to his fifth blown save against the Washington Nationals on Thursday. After picking up the save on Wednesday in a scoreless inning, it would not be as easy Thursday. Doval allowed a pair of walks, while getting two groundouts before giving up a game-tying, three-run home run […]

2024 MLB Power Rankings: Week 20

Week 20 brings some more movement among our glut of teams in the middle of the standings, while not too much has changed at the bottom or the top. Remember, when I do my rankings, I factor in past performance, the current level of performance, overall talent, injuries, and schedules -- as many factors as […]

Chris Clegg's Top 250 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings (August Updates)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my top 250 dynasty fantasy baseball rankings, freshly updated for August 2024. It's been an exciting first few weeks of the 2024 MLB and fantasy baseball season, filled with lots of movement in our dynasty rankings. For those who are not familiar, I will be releasing monthly updates to my fantasy baseball […]

H2H Points League Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 20) - Hitters and Pitchers

As Yogi Berra said, it's getting late early. Some leagues begin the playoffs in as little as two weeks! Whether you are chasing that top seed or want to play spoiler, we are here to help you win your points league matchup this week. It's important to know your league's scoring. It will be harder […]

Chris Clegg's Top 100 Prospects for Dynasty Fantasy Baseball (August 2024)

Welcome back RotoBallers to my top 100 fantasy baseball prospect rankings, freshly updated for August 2024. For those who are not familiar, I will be releasing monthly updates to my fantasy baseball dynasty prospect rankings here on RotoBaller along with my notes on risers and fallers. Both the minor leagues and the MLB are well […]

Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Arsenal Changes (Week 20): Pitch Mix, Velocity, and Movement

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my weekly "Starting Pitcher Arsenal Changes" article series for Week 20 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season. Today's article will discuss Blake Snell and Edward Cabrera. For those new to this column, each week we cover a few starting pitchers and their arsenal changes via pitch mix, velocity, and movement. We're […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Week 20 (2024)

We're already digging into the meat of August so let's bite into another weekly rest-of-season piece that looks at my top 101 SP Baller Ranks breakdown. The trade deadline is gone, and most of your fantasy deadlines are also about to pass. Scroll along for the Week 20 edition of my weekly Starting Pitcher Baller […]

Fantasy Baseball League Winners: Unlikely Aces Worth A Roster Spot? (Week 20)

Welcome back to another week of Unlikely Aces. We are nearing mid-August, which for some might mean the beginning of fantasy football prep, but for others means the beginning of fantasy baseball playoffs prep. For those die-hard managers heading down the home stretch, finding a late-season arm on the waiver wire could make all the […]

Luis Matos Demoted To Double-A

The San Francisco Giants have demoted outfielder Luis Matos from Triple-A Sacramento to Double-A Richmond. It is a curious move as Matos, 22, was once one of the teams' top prospects and has spent time in the big leagues the last two seasons. Although he struggled with the Giants this season in 40 games, he […]

Curt Casali Goes On Paternity List

The San Francisco Giants placed catcher Curt Casali on the paternity list on Tuesday and recalled catcher Jakson Reetz from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Casali will be away from the team for up to three games this week, meaning he's going to miss the remainder of the series in D.C. against the hosting […]

Hayden Birdsong Called Up To Start On Tuesday

The San Francisco Giants called up right-handed pitching prospect Hayden Birdsong from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday and optioned right-hander Spencer Bivens to Double-A Richmond after Monday's game in a corresponding move. Birdsong will make another start for the Giants on Tuesday on the road in Washington D.C. against the hosting Nationals. The 22-year-old will be […]

Heliot Ramos Back In Giants Lineup

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (thumb) is starting in center field and is batting second for the Giants on Tuesday against the hosting Washington Nationals and left-hander MacKenzie Gore. Ramos is back in the fold for San Fran after missing three of the last four games due to swelling in his right thumb. Fantasy […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low? (Week 20)

The calendar has flipped to August, which means we are just a few weeks away from the fantasy playoffs starting. If you're one of those teams still fighting for a playoff spot, time is ticking. However, this article could be a great help for you in Week 20 of the MLB season.  We will be looking […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash (Week 20): Redraft Rankings

Well, we're past the trade deadline, and some notable prospects like Deyvison De Los Santos, Agustin Ramirez, and Connor Norby all switched teams. Norby had already debuted with Baltimore while De Los Santos and Ramirez are knocking on the door. And thankfully, we finally saw Jackson Holliday recalled to Baltimore and Coby Mayo was finally freed from Triple-A after […]

Pitchers Advanced Metrics Leaders for Statcast Pitch Movement Studs and Duds (Week 20)

Welcome to another edition of RotoBaller’s Statcast Pitcher Studs and Duds article series for Week 20 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season! Today we'll be taking a look at Cole Ragans, Seth Lugo, Taj Bradley, and Ronel Blanco. Each week, I will select one stat, choose a few pitchers with strong metrics and poor metrics, […]

Camilo Doval Notches 21st Save Of Season Monday

San Francisco Giants closer Camilo Doval picked up his 21st save of the season in convincing fashion in a 4-1 victory over the Nationals. Doval came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by three and shut the door by striking out the side. The 27-year-old has converted 21 of 25 save […]

Tyler Fitzgerald Homers In Second Consecutive Game Monday

San Francisco Giants shortstop/outfielder Tyler Fitzgerald continued to provide plenty of power in Monday's 4-1 win over the Nationals. Fitzgerald went 2-for-4 with a single and a leadoff homer. The 26-year-old got things started for the Giants, jumping on a Patrick Corbin fastball and depositing it in the left-field seats for his 12th long ball […]

Matt Chapman Hits 18th Homer Of Season Monday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman continued his strong offensive August in Monday's 4-1 win over the Nationals. Chapman went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run and a strikeout. The 31-year-old obliterated a third-inning Patrick Corbin breaking ball deep into the left-field seats for his 18th long ball of the season. Chapman has already […]

Wilmer Flores To Have Knee Surgery

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores (knee) traveled to Los Angeles on Monday to undergo a Tenex procedure on his right knee with Dr. Steve Yoon that is scheduled for Tuesday. Flores is likely not going to be able to resume baseball activities for at least a couple of weeks after he goes under the […]

LaMonte Wade Jr., Brett Wisely Out Against A Lefty

San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. and infielder Brett Wisely are both sitting on Monday against the hosting Washington Nationals with left-hander Patrick Corbin on the mound. Mark Canha will play first base and hit second, while Casey Schmitt will start at the keystone and bat in the five-hole against Corbin. Wade is […]

Heliot Ramos Out Of Action On Monday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (thumb) is out of the starting lineup on Monday versus the hosting Washington Nationals. Mike Yastrzemski is getting the start in center field and will bat in the nine-hole for the Giants against Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin. In the lefty-lefty matchup and at the bottom of the batting order, […]

Hitters Advanced Metrics Leaders for Barrel% - Fantasy Baseball Studs and Duds (Week 20)

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to our hitter's advanced metrics leaders article for Week 20 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season! Today, we will be taking a look at players like Byron Buxton, Michael Busch, Matt Chapman, and more. As another week of baseball wraps up, I will recap which hitters had the most impactful plate […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Stories of the Week - Deadline Deals, Bullpen Shakeups, and Blake Snell

Hello again, RotoBallers, and welcome back to another look at the week that was. Every Monday, I review the bigger stories from the previous week and assess their impact on fantasy baseball. Hopefully, this column helps you keep an eye on the league at large as the season winds down. With Major League Baseball’s trade […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (8/05/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Monday! Tonight’s slate is an eight-gamer that looks to be a lot of fun. This slate is devoid of a Coors game, nor will we find the Yankees, Braves, or Orioles on the slate to force our hands into eating chalk. The Dodgers and Phillies are on this slate, but they are playing each […]

Robbie Ray Solid In Win Over Reds

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Robbie Ray pitched effectively against the Reds Sunday, picking up the win after allowing two runs on three hits and a walk with nine strikeouts in five innings. He did allow two solo homers but those were about the only blemishes on the day for the southpaw who was making […]

Tyler Fitzgerald Hits 11th Homer For Giants on Sunday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Tyler Fitzgerald connected for his 11th homer of the season on Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds. The shortstop continued his torrid stretch with his second homer in August after hitting eight homers in July. The 26-year-old has 11 homers and 23 RBIs to go with a .309 batting average in 136 […]

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 […]

Heliot Ramos Out On Sunday, Still Dealing With Lingering Injury

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos (thumb) will take a seat on Sunday afternoon as the Giants close out a three-game set against the Cincinnati Reds. Ramos was kept out of the lineup last Sunday due to a thumb injury but returned to game action all throughout the week. However, Shayna Rubin of the San […]