Brady House Riding Three-Game Hit Streak

Washington Nationals third base/shortstop prospect Brady House has performed well in his first extended look at Double-A this season and is making a case to be moved up to Triple-A sooner rather than later. House is currently on a three-game hitting streak and has gone hitless in just one of his past eight games. During […]

Lane Thomas Taking On-Field Batting Practice

Washington Nationals outfielder Lane Thomas (knee) is taking full batting practice on the field on Tuesday for the first time since going on the injured list with a left MCL sprain two weeks ago. It's good progress for Thomas, but he still has other boxes to check before the club clears him to embark on […]

Victor Robles Returns From Injured List

The Washington Nationals reinstated outfielder Victor Robles (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned outfielder Alex Call to Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move. Robles will return to the big leagues after missing more than a month due to a strained left hamstring. The 26-year-old went 7-for-20 with a stolen base in […]

Robert Garcia Comes Off Injured List

The Washington Nationals reinstated left-hander Robert Garcia (illness) from the 15-day injured list on Tuesday and designated right-hander Matt Barnes for assignment in a corresponding move. Garcia has missed the last couple of weeks due to a bout with the flu, but he's feeling better now and will return to Washington's bullpen. The 27-year-old made […]

Luis Garcia Jr. Dealing With Wrist Injury

Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia Jr. (wrist) jammed his wrist while sliding into second base in the sixth inning on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays, which is why Ildemaro Vargas pinch hit for him in the eighth inning. Garcia didn't seem to think it was a significant injury when he was asked about […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash: Redraft Rankings for Week 7 (May 6 - May 12)

As the calendar flips over to the month of May, the prospect promotions are still coming hot and heavy. Over the last week, we've seen Kyle Manzardo, Jordan Beck, Tyler Black, Joey Loperfido, and Christian Scott get the call, all of which had been staples on this list throughout the month of April. Even with […]

Week 7 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include: Andy Pages, Christian Scott, Tyler Nevin, Brent Rooker, Yennier Cano, Kyle Manzardo

Hey RotoBallers, welcome back to another edition of fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 7 (May 6 - May 12) of the 2024 MLB season. Injuries continue to pile up as Philadelphia Phillies star shortstop Trea Turner is out for at least six weeks with a hamstring injury, while the Dodgers placed Evan Phillips on the 15-day […]

Free MLB Player Props - Today's Prop Betting Picks for Hitters and Pitchers (5/6/24)

As we enter the first full week of May, it's important to understand that betting lines will continue to get tighter and tighter. Value will be harder to find. When you find it, pounce on it. But when it's not there, don't force it! Let's see if we can find some value to start the […]

RIVAL Best Ball Drafts - Strategy and Lineup Picks for this Week (May 6-12)

The 2024 fantasy baseball season is now in full gear and weekly best ball drafts are a great way to get to experience drafts all season long. Fantasy baseball best ball formats are an excellent way to get the real-time experience of drafting without the hassle of in-season management, even from a week-to-week perspective. RIVAL […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Stories of the Week - Jo Adell, Jack Flaherty, and Nationals' Hitters

A friend told me once that the days will be long and the years will be short. That's the case for real-life and fantasy baseball when we're looking at the top stories of the week. Most teams play six or seven games in a week, with about 25 plate appearances for most hitters. For pitchers, […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball for Week 7 (2024)

Welcome RotoBallers to the Week 7 edition of our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of May 6 - May 12, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN or Yahoo. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because […]

Jacob Young Back In Leadoff Spot Sunday

Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young (back) is back in center field and is hitting in the leadoff spot for the Nats on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Alek Manoah, who is making his season debut in the big leagues. Young left Friday night's series opener against Toronto due to back spasms and […]

Fantasy Baseball Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Week 7

We've made it through the first month of the season, and it's been a good one. For some teams. And for some players. But also a really, really bad one. For some teams. And for some players. Lots of highs and lows already in the 2024 baseball season, and bullpens have not been safe from […]

RotoBaller's Week 7 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. One of the biggest things in fantasy baseball is to capitalize on players who are hot at the plate. Sometimes picking up those players and starting them in your lineup could be the difference in a win or loss on any given week. Just look at one week ago […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 7 (May 6 - May 12)

Baseball season is officially in full swing. If you have an interest or a need in tweaking with your team, then you have come to the right place. This FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups series will be looking at Week 7 -- May 6 through May 12 -- and will point out free agents […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 7 (2024)

Welcome back RotoBallers to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 7 (May 6 - May 12). 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. […]

1B/3B Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7 (2024)

The hunt for those elusive first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 7 – May 6 through May 12 — is intensifying as we get further into the fantasy baseball season.  Whether you're shoring up your infield with a reliable 1B or bolstering your hot corner with a dependable 3B, […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (5/5/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another fun DFS slate. The early part of the MLB season has been good to me, so I'm looking to build off that momentum and hit the ground running as we progress into the 2024 campaign. Let's break down my favorite plays from today's slate! We have […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (April 29 - May 5)

We're back at it again this week with our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 6 - Monday, April 29 through Sunday, May 5. It's time to sift through the madness and make the right decisions. Starting pitchers have been getting injured consistently, but at the same time there are new arms getting called […]

Josiah Gray Feels Good After Throwing Bullpen

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Josiah Gray (elbow) felt good after throwing a bullpen on Saturday, according to manager Dave Martinez. He threw around 30-35 pitches and will be throwing another bullpen on Tuesday or Wednesday. There currently isn't a timetable set for Gray's return or when to expect him to begin rehab starts, but this […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Analysis: MacKenzie Gore Buy or Sell? (Week 6)

BALLER MOVE: Buy MacKenzie Gore ANALYSIS: Washington Nationals starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore has become a pleasant surprise for those who selected him later in their draft or grabbed him off the waiver wire. The former number three overall section in the 2017 MLB Draft has posted a strong 3.19 ERA and 1.35 WHIP with 38 punchouts […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters Watch and Underachievers, Overachievers (Week 6)

As you know by now, I like to take a look around MLB as we head into the weekend and see who is showing signs of some meaningful trends that can be revealing in some form or another. Perhaps a hitter is about to break out or on the verge of a cold spell. Checking […]

Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Arsenal Changes: Pitch Mix, Velocity, and Movement (Week 6)

Welcome back to the weekly column, where we cover a few starting pitchers and their arsenal changes via pitch mix, velocity, and movement. Last week's article examined Michael King, Ryan Feltner, and Ronel Blanco. This week, we're examining two deep-league starting pitchers who might be underrated based on their skills and early-season success. We're at […]

Video: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Top Adds for Week 6

The 2024 fantasy baseball season continues with our Week 6 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups. 2024 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and waiver wire advice for hitters that are emerging. Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller breaks down some of his must-have Week 6 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent adds for hitters. These MLB […]

Jacob Young Leaves With Back Spasms Friday

Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young (back) left Friday's game early against the Toronto Blue Jays with back spasms. He's getting treatment, and the team will see how he's doing on Saturday. Young was hitting leadoff in Friday's game for the first time since April 19, going 1-for-2 with a double and a run scored in […]

Joey Gallo To Start Rehab Assignment Saturday

Washington Nationals outfielder Joey Gallo (shoulder) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Low-A Fredericksburg on Saturday. Gallo will return to live games after recently landing on the injured list due to a sprained AC joint in his left shoulder. If the 30-year-old left-handed slugger can avoid a setback with his shoulder, he could be […]

Josiah Gray To Throw A Bullpen Saturday

Washington Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray (elbow) will throw a bullpen session on Saturday. It will be the first time that Gray has thrown off a mound since going on the injured list with a flexor strain in his right elbow almost a month ago. It's good to see the 26-year-old making progress, but he still […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects Stash List: Ready to Make a Splash (Week 6)

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, […]

Jacob Young - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 7)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 53% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Despite a decent showing last season over 33 games at the big league level and a solid 2024 spring training, Jacob Young began the regular season at Triple-A. However, it didn't take long for injury-prone Victor Robles to succumb to injury yet […]

Patrick Corbin Looking To Get Straightened Out Friday

Washington Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin will look to get straightened out on Friday when he toes the rubber against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. The 34-year-old yielded seven runs his last time out against the Miami Marlins, and while only four were earned, it's the fifth time in six starts this season in which he […]