Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Arsenal Changes (Week 12): Pitch Mix, Velocity, and Movement

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my weekly "Starting Pitcher Arsenal Changes" article series for Week 12 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season. Today's article will discuss Chris Sale and Taj Bradley. 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 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash (Week 12): Redraft Rankings

What a week it was for prospect promotions! In addition to Joey Loperfido being recalled due to Kyle Tucker landing on the IL, we also saw the debuts of Cade Povich, Hurston Waldrep, Adael Amador, and Tyler Locklear, and Drew Thorpe is debuting on Tuesday. But even with all these names being called up, there […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Week 12 (2024)

Pull up a chair as we swing back into our rest-of-season series for a weekly look at my top 101 SP Baller Ranks breakdown. This time of year can bring a midseason lull for some, but the weather and action are heating up if you're paying attention. Join me for the Week 12 edition of […]

Randy Arozarena Absent Again Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday versus the visiting Chicago Cubs after he was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to a tight right hamstring. With Arozarena out again, first baseman Yandy Diaz will serve as the designated hitter and bat leadoff, while Isaac Paredes plays first […]

Florio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report: Closer Changes for Mets, Blue Jays and Mariners

Every week, I start by telling you that it has been a big week in bullpen news. I won’t lie, this week has not been the most active week. But it does not mean there are no significant happenings worth writing about!  Plus, it is already mid-June. We are quickly approaching the All-Star break and […]

Week 12 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include: Adael Amador, Hurston Waldrep, Heliot Ramos, Mark Vientos, Matt Waldron, Drew Thorpe

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more waiver wire rankings articles. We are almost at the halfway point in June, and the season with the All-Star break is around the corner. Today, we review our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 12 (June 10 - June 16) of the 2024 MLB season. Injuries continue to pile […]

Brandon Lowe Hits Game-Winning Home Run Against Cubs

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe was 1-for-5 at the plate in Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs, but he made his one hit count. Lowe belted a three-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give his team a 5-2 walk-off win. The 29-year-old is now batting .267 with two […]

When Will Junior Caminero Return and Be Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

In a rare turn of events, not a lot has gone right for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2024. The club sits last in the difficult AL East with a 31-35 record while its -65 run differential is only superior to the A's and White Sox among American League clubs. Not only has the on-field […]

Randy Arozarena Scratched On Tuesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena (hamstring) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. It's uncertain where this injury came from but the assumption is that Arozarena will undergo additional testing to determine the severity of the injury. The 29-year-old has been awful to start the season, […]

Zebby Matthews - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in Deeper 14+ Team Leagues CALL-UP ETA: August ANALYSIS: Minnesota Twins pitching prospect Zebby Matthews was an eighth round pick in the 2022 draft, so expectations weren't too high, but he's put himself in position to move up the minor league ladder quickly, already dominating Double-A and beginning to knock lightly on the […]

Xavier Isaac Riding Nine-Game Hitting Streak

Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Xavier Isaac is riding an impressive nine-game hitting streak. During this stretch, the 20-year-old has posted a .421/.500/.763 slash line with three long balls, 10 RBI, and four stolen bases. Isaac got off to a slow start in April with a .221 AVG but has since put those struggles […]

Carson Williams Mired In Slump

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Carson Williams has been having a good season for Double-A Montgomery, but has been mired in a slump. Over his last 10 games, Williams is 7-for-40 with one RBI and 16 strikeouts. It should not be the biggest worry for fans of Williams as he has been having a good […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects Stash List: Ready to Make a Splash (Week 12)

Winning in a fantasy baseball redraft league requires a nice blend of high-floor players and upside shots. While prospects do present more risk in a one-year setting like a redraft league, if they hit, they pay big dividends. The reward could be huge if these players get adequate playing time and perform. Throughout the season, […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Starts From Taj Bradley and Simeon Woods Richardson

Welcome back to "Are You For Real?", a weekly column where we take starting pitchers who had surprisingly good starts over the past week and put them under the microscope to determine whether they're legit or just smoke and mirrors. We've got two young AL arms to look at this week. First, we'll break down […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low? (Week 12)

Sometimes the hardest decision that fantasy managers will have to make throughout the year is whether or not to drop well-known players. That has occurred all season long so far, as many managers contemplated dropping veterans like Paul Goldschmidt and Bo Bichette after their early season struggles. This week, we will look at five more well-known players and determine what […]

Ryan Pepiot Strikes Out Nine In Monday’s Loss

Tampa Bay Rays starter Ryan Pepiot surrendered four runs on nine hits across six innings during Monday's 5-2 loss against the Baltimore Orioles. He did not issue a walk and struck out nine batters. The main damage against Pepiot was two solo home runs, but he continued to generate whiffs at a high rate. The […]

Josh Lowe Not In Monday’s Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe is sitting out the series finale against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday. The Rays have been cautious with Lowe since he returned from the 10-day injured list on June 4 following his second oblique injury of the season. The 26-year-old has only played in three of the six games […]

Xavier Edwards, Tristan Gray Optioned To Triple-A Jacksonville

The Miami Marlins made a couple of roster moves on Monday's off day, which included optioning infielders Xavier Edwards and Tristan Gray. Both players were just called up on June 7, but with Tim Anderson (bereavement list) and Otto Lopez (paternity list) ready to return, the team decided to send them both down again. Edwards […]

When Is Shane Baz Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook

One of the most anticipated 2024 debuts has to be that of Tampa Bay starting pitcher Shane Baz. Baz hasn't faced major league hitters since 2022, as he had Tommy John surgery that sidelined him for all of 2023. Baz has been completing his rehab at Triple-A Durham, where he's now made seven starts this […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Week 12

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 12 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season -- June 10 through June 16. This is our weekly article looking at players whom fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worthy of […]

Fantasy Baseball Players To Watch For The Week Ahead (June 10 - June 16)

We're through another week of baseball, so rejoice in those victories and lament those losses for a moment; learn from what was successful and from what did not work, then let's get prepared for the week ahead. There are lots of articles out there outlining waiver wire adds, two-start pitchers, players to stash, and more, […]

Shane Baz Dominant In Latest Start For Durham

Tampa Bay Rays right-handed pitching prospect Shane Baz turned in his best outing of the season on Saturday for the Durham Bulls. Baz allowed one earned run on three hits in his five innings, striking out 10 Gwinnett hitters and walking two. The 24-year-old is knocking on the door of a promotion to Tampa Bay […]

MLB DFS Values: Top Plays For FanDuel, DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball (6/10/2024)

We have a modest six-game MLB slate Monday night, but there are still plenty of value hitters to consider for your cash game and tournament lineups, as well as one discounted pitcher that has been pitching better than his current salaries suggest. We will be hunting for bargains daily because nailing some value picks that […]

Isaac Paredes Sitting Out On Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Isaac Paredes is getting the day off on Sunday as he is not in the team's starting lineup. It is the first day off Paredes has had since May 13. In his absence, Taylor Walls will bat seventh and start at shortstop while Jose Caballero will slide over to third […]

Nick Mariano's Week 12 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome back to our weekly waiver rundown where we analyze the wire to identify players to help us crush it this summer. Please read this with your specific team needs and category weaknesses in mind! Be honest about what will get you to the […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another weekly edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series! Heading into Week 12, this article highlights five injured players worth stashing. If you're new to the series, be sure to check out previous articles for even more options. Lots of productive players are gearing up for a […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 12 (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 12 (June 10 - June 16). In this weekly piece, we search for starting pitchers rostered in less than 50% of Yahoo! leagues. These are SP options to consider that might be good additions to your fantasy roster, especially for streaming. […]

Shane Baz - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Stash Everywhere CALL-UP ETA: June/July 2024 ANALYSIS: It's been a long and arduous road for 2017 first-round draft pick (12th overall), Shane Baz. Baz made his long-awaited debut in May of 2024, after a 22-month recovery process from his July 2022 Tommy John surgery. The Rays have been taking every precaution to limit any […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball SP Pickups and Starts - Week 12 (2024)

Welcome RotoBallers to our Two-Start Pitcher Streamers article - Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts for Week 12, from June 10 to June 16. With multiple teams having six or seven games on their schedule, we're looking at a nice variety of two-start pitchers. Each week of this fantasy baseball season, this fantasy baseball waiver wire […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Streamers - Top Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 12 (June 10 - June 16)

With the number of injuries and disappointing performances from players you drafted, streaming has been inevitable. And if you've waited til June to start streaming, it could even be too late. But since you're reading this article, I'll just assume that you have been streaming since the start and that you will continue to be […]