Luis Garcia Jr. Not Playing On Wednesday

Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia Jr. and outfielder/designated hitter Joey Gallo are both out of the lineup on Wednesday at Nationals Park against the division-rival Atlanta Braves and left-hander Max Fried. Ildemaro Vargas is starting at second base and batting eighth, while Andres Chaparro serves as the DH and bats out of the three-hole […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Buys (Week 25): Hot Pitchers to Sustain Success?

The MLB regular season is rapidly coming to a close. Fantasy managers who are in the hunt for a championship need to make the most out of every one of their starts down the stretch. With so many injuries across the league, that can be difficult. For those who need starting pitching reinforcements, streaming the […]

Jose Tena Batting Fifth On Tuesday

Washington National rookie third baseman Jose Tena is batting fifth in Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Tena is hitting .293/.330/.380 with two homers, 10 RBI, and nine runs scored in 97 plate appearances since his Nationals debut on June 28. Although overshadowed by the likes of Dylan Crews and James Wood, Tena is one […]

Trevor Williams To Make Rehab Start On Tuesday

Washington Nationals right-hander Trevor Williams (elbow) has faced live hitters twice in the last week-plus and is now scheduled to throw four innings or build up to 65 to 70 pitches in a minor-league rehab start with Double-A Harrisburg on Tuesday in what will be his first competitive game since May 30. Williams has been […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball for Week 25 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to the Week 25 edition of our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of September 9 - September 15, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN or Yahoo. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because […]

Nick Mariano's Week 25 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. There are only three weeks left in the fantasy baseball season, are you ready to race to the finish line? Whether you are in the thick of head-to-head playoffs or looking to surge in the roto ranks, we've got you covered. Let's find some […]

Week 25 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ryne Nelson, Trevor Story, Connor Norby, Lucas Erceg

There are 22 days left in the MLB as the regular season winds down. It's time to start focusing on the fantasy baseball playoffs and securing categories in roto leagues. With only a few weeks left, we are back with another set of waiver wire rankings to help managers win those fantasy championships! Today, we […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 25 (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 25 (September 9- September 15). In this weekly piece, we search for starting pitchers rostered in less than 50% of Yahoo! leagues. As we head into September, it's crunch time. What stats are you casing at this time? This is an […]

Dylan Crews Homers, Swipes Two Bags In Game 1

Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews went 2-for-3 including a home run and a double, along with a walk, two RBI, two runs scored, and two stolen bases in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Pirates in Game 1 of their doubleheader. The 22-year-old has held his own since being called up, with six of his 10 […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Streamers - Top Waiver Wire Pickups and Starts for Week 25 (Sept 9 - Sept 15)

Today might be a big day for football fans, but we never stop delivering the best MLB content all through the Fall here at RotoBaller! Buckle up; we are going after 30% rostered or lower streamers today in the hopes of hitting gold and getting your fantasy baseball team into the playoffs! Our hitter streamers […]

Fantasy Baseball 1B/3B Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 25 (2024)

Happy Sunday, Rotoballers, and welcome back to another edition of first base and third base fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 25 — September 9 through September 15. Week 25 of the fantasy baseball season is here, and it’s crunch time. With the regular season winding down and playoffs in full swing, every decision […]

Outfield Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 25 (2024)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! This article will discuss our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for the outfield in Week 25, September 9 through September 15. We are down to the final few weeks of the regular and into the fantasy playoffs. Every roster decision matters at this point. Roster spots and playing time are changing league-wide […]

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

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm excited to be covering another great MLB DFS slate. Most people will have their eyes on the opening Sunday of NFL season, so let's strike while everyone else is asleep at the wheel with baseball. I'm locking in on this 10-game slate! We have some excellent matchups today. The pitching mix […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Fantasy Baseball Week 25

Welcome back to The Cut List for Week 25 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season -- September 9 through September 15. 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 worthy of a drop, […]

Fantasy Baseball Closers and Saves Waiver Wire Report for Week 25

More and more fantasy baseball leagues are getting deeper and deeper into their playoffs, which unfortunately also means fewer and fewer fantasy managers still have all that hope that ran rampant in the spring. But still, those who are still alive in their leagues are alive in their leagues, and every little thing matters! This […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 24)

Welcome back to our fantasy baseball waiver wire hitter category boosters for Week 24 of the 2024 MLB season -- free-agent hitters to consider adding to help boost your team in HR, SB, RBI, AVG, and runs. Today, we'll look at names like Brendan Rodgers, Mickey Moniak, and Dylan Crews. We are in the nitty […]

DJ Herz Throws Five Hitless Innings, Picks Up Win

Washington Nationals starting pitcher DJ Herz threw five hitless innings on Saturday and picked up the win in the first game of the Nationals-Pirates doubleheader as Washington won 5-3. Herz struck out five and walked three in the process, unable to go deeper in the game after throwing 87 pitches in five innings. The lefty […]

CJ Abrams Back In Leadoff Spot For Game 1 On Saturday

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams will return to the leadoff spot for the team in Game 1 of their doubleheader on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Luis L. Ortiz at PNC Park. Abrams got the day off in the series opener at PNC Park on Thursday before Friday's contest was postponed due to […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (September 2 - September 8)

The fantasy baseball season is a long one. Yet, here we are, hitting the month of September, which means it's time for a home-stretch edition of our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 24 -- Monday, September 2 through Sunday, September 8. Expect plenty of movement as rosters expand and teams look to get […]

MacKenzie Gore Strikes Out Nine In Quality Start

Washington Nationals starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore tossed six innings of one-hit ball in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Marlins, allowing just one run and one walk while striking out nine batters, but did not factor into the decision. It marked the third consecutive quality start for the 25-year-old after collecting just five quality starts over […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks (9/5/24) - Today's Top Lineups

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! Yes, another sport is kicking off tonight, but that doesn't mean our love for baseball DFS fades away. The league has provided a five-game slate for Thursday evening, and there are plenty of spots to build your lineups.  San Diego welcomed Fernando Tatis Jr. back to its lineup this week but didn't […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups: Josh Lowe, Connor Norby, Porter Hodge, Pete Crow-Armstrong, Dylan Crews, David Festa

September has arrived, and the baseball season is starting to wind down. Most leagues start their fantasy playoffs next week, while fantasy managers try to lock down categories in roto leagues with a few weeks left. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire advice and review our mid-week waiver rankings for Week […]

H2H Points League Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 24) - Hitters and Pitchers

I hope this piece finds you still in your playoffs! I advanced past Week 1 with my highest score of the season, in part because of a couple of waiver gems. Let's try to duplicate that feat! It's important to know your league's scoring. It will be harder to unearth the pitcher to swing your […]

Patrick Corbin Fans Eight In Tuesday's Win

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin took advantage of a favorable matchup in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Marlins. Corbin pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on seven hits and three walks with eight strikeouts. The 35-year-old veteran has put together a modest three-game win streak in which he has allowed three total runs […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash (Week 24): Redraft Rankings

Welcome to the final Top 25 Prospects to Stash article of the season here on RotoBaller. It's been a fun season once again doing this article and I hope I've been able to assist your teams. We've had a few notable promotions over the last week, including Coby Mayo and Kyle Manzardo being recalled, and […]

Hitters Advanced Metrics Leaders for Barrel% - Fantasy Baseball Studs and Duds (Week 24)

Hello, RotoBallers, and welcome to our hitter's advanced metrics leaders article for Week 24 of the 2024 fantasy baseball season! Today, we will be taking a look at players like Giancarlo Stanton, Spencer Torkelson, Corbin Carroll, and more. As another week of baseball wraps up, I will recap which hitters had the most impactful plate appearances […]

Points League Hitters: Waiver Wire Pickups for Fantasy Baseball for Week 24 (2024)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to the Week 24 edition of our fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of September 2 - September 8, looking at players below ~50% rostered on ESPN or Yahoo. We'll be doing this points league roundup every week here at RotoBaller because […]

Week 24 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Lawrence Butler, Michael Kopech, Justin Martinez, Porter Hodge, Dylan Crews, Coby Mayo

September is officially here, and the baseball season has four weeks left. It's time to focus on the waiver wire and add players who can help secure that coveted fantasy baseball championship. At RotoBaller HQ, we navigate you through the waiver wire for Week 24 (September 2 - September 8) of the 2024 MLB season […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (August 26 - September 1)

The summer is wrapping up as we approach the final month, so we're revving up another edition of our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 23 -- Monday, August 26 through Sunday, September 1. We need to prepare for expanded rosters coming up with potential workload limits/postseason planning for key arms. Be sure to […]

Nick Mariano's Week 24 Waiver Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Welcome to September, RotoBallers. It's time for baseball rosters to expand and most fantasy formats to hit their playoff window, be that the home stretch in rotisserie or head-to-head madness. Striking the balance between discipline and chasing streaks will determine your fate. But you're […]