Welcome to June, and to something a little different this week, although it may end up a one-week affair. Today we suggest a couple cuts each at varying league sizes: 10, 12, and 14-15 teams. Recommendations in one league size obviously apply to smaller leagues. You can also feel free to drop a shallower suggestion in a deeper league. Generally, however, the dividing line is there for a reason.Stats are through Friday, May 31. The usual weekly notes do not apply, of course. Also, the [...]

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer has been a major disappointment this season. Expected to be the ace of the staff when acquired from Tampa Bay at midseason last year, the 34-year-old righty is 1-5 with career highs in both ERA (5.75) and [...]

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer (thumb) was activated off the 10-day injured list Wednesday and pitcher Clay Holmes was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis to make room on the roster. Archer had been on the shelf due to thumb inflammation since April 27 and [...]

Another week, another whack of promotions from the Top 30 list.In his eighth pro season, outfielder Harold Ramirez finally earned a shot with the last-place Marlins after hitting .355 in 31 Triple-A games. The Indians have finally turned to Oscar Mercado for help with their beleaguered outfield.[...]

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Mid-May marks the fantasy baseball season's quarter pole, which can be exciting as data becomes robust, but also frightful for pitching as warmer air leads to long flies. Are you keeping tabs of park factors, team stats and pitchers tweaking with their repertoire? [...]

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer (thumb) threw a successful 60-pitch simulated game on Friday. It's unclear what the Pirates plan to do with Archer now after that session. They will likely wait and see how he feels on Saturday before deciding to do anything. There is a chance that Archer rejoins the starting rotation in the next few days.

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Chris Archer (thumb) is scheduled to throw a simulated game on Friday, according to director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. Barring any setbacks, Archer could be back in Pittsburgh's rotation very soon. He's 1-2 with a 4.33 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 29 strikeouts in 27 innings over his five starts this season. Archer hasn't been as good with the Pirates as hoped when they traded for him, but with better healthy he will surely be mixed league relevant for the Bucs.

Another week, another rash of promotions for the top MLB-ready prospects around baseball.Three of the most recent top-five prospects received the call, including infielder-outfielder Nick Senzel who needed just eight minor league games to prove to the Reds that he was good to go. Yankees pitcher Jonathan Loaisiga may finally get an extended look in New York after veteran James Paxtons knee injury. Other pitchers recently recalled include the Padres Cal Quantrill, and the Braves Touki Toussaint ([...]

The calendar's turned to May and we're heading out to the mound for a Rest-of-Season update of our mixed rankings analysis. RotoBaller writers Nick Mariano, Pierre Camus, Bill Dubiel and Scott Engel want you to crush the competition and know that rankings can't end on draft day. Check out our fantasy baseball rankingsdashboard for the latest and greatest ranks at any time.Starting pitching is necessary to claim a title in most leagues, but you can take many routes to get there. Those who investe[...]