![AL FAAB Factor: Waiver Pickups of the Week](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/wwraficwqx1hk2puctdz.jpg)
Erik Siegrist looks over an AL free-agent pool that has few players with reliable playing time but plenty of intriguing prospects, including the Orioles' Cade Povich.
![Weekly Hitter Rankings: Damn Yankees](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/azryi7ep1tnuidobtgmk.jpg)
The New York Yankees are set up for a big week, and Todd Zola breaks down the entire MLB slate in the Weekly Hitter Rankings.
![MLB FAAB Factor: Stash a Cy Young Winner](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/etheaunj5ufyszoaqbf1.jpg)
This week’s Thursday FAAB pickups include Clayton Kershaw, who’s a good stash candidate until he’s ready to pitch, likely after the All Star break.
![Weekly Hitter Rankings: Tough Decisions](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/dotj52gsfs073znrirje.jpg)
The New York Yankees return home after a successful West Coast swing, and Todd Zola showcases them in this edition of the Weekly Hitter Rankings.
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Thursday's best MLB DFs options on FanDuel include Aaron Judge as part of a Yankees stack against the reeling Angels.
![Weekly Hitter Rankings: Home Cooking](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/r4jskumpddh8bml76jms.jpg)
Yordan Alvarez and the Houston Astros get to take aim at all right-handers next week, and Todd Zola delivers his Weekly Hitter Rankings with some teams having favorable matchups on their upcoming schedule.
![MLB FAAB Factor: The Cream Will Rise](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/r9exybdkobwqnmpukf6w.jpg)
This week's FAAB pickups include Giants outfielder Luis Matos, who's making the most of his opportunity in the wake of Jung Hoo Lee's season-ending shoulder injury.
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While it was a relatively quiet FAAB week, Jeff Erickson's big move was to trade Spencer Strider in the RotoWire Staff Keeper League.
![AL FAAB Factor: Waiver Pickups of the Week](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/jb40etjnxymiraszqnqp.jpg)
Erik Siegrist reviews a somewhat placid free-agent pool in the American League as Zack Gelof makes his return to the Oakland lineup.
![MLB FAAB Factor: Give It Plenty of Gasser](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/uzmxiwv1ex2sjdfvxrcx.jpg)
Jorge Martin checks in with Thursday's top FAAB picks, featuring starting Brewers pitcher Robert Gasser, who is 2-0 in his first two starts and has a favorable matchup with the Marlins early next week.
![Lineup Lowdown: American League](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/gytdw3bdxyjyrlpxw0gx.jpg)
Alex Bregman has been moved down in the Houston Astros' lineup to revive his bat. Ryan Boyer has that development and more in the American League version of Lineup Lowdown
![Weekly Hitter Rankings: In Houston, Offense Isn't the Problem](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/nrsxjfy7u1hukmcbvmsq.jpg)
Juan Soto has six games against right-handers this week, and he’s a player to keep an eye on. Todd Zola steps in the box for the Weekly Hitter Rankings.
![Weekly Hitter Rankings: Rangers Rocking and Rolling](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/eq8kfktbpedkjsfqdg3v.jpg)
Marcus Semien and the World Series-champion Texas Rangers have a top-notch schedule up ahead, making them one of the teams to watch in Todd Zola's Weekly Hitter Rankings.
![Lineup Lowdown: American League](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/qybe3cjhjstox5hz3vtm.jpg)
Julio Rodriguez has taken turns hitting leadoff for the Seattle Mariners, and the star outfielder is one of the players featured by Ryan Boyer running through the American League in Lineup Lowdown.
![Weekly Hitter Rankings: Miami Runs Machine](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/dldpphkwjq7pu5m0pois.jpg)
The Miami Marlins are set up for a big week, facing a relatively weak set of starting pitchers, and the Marlins could capitalize with a big week of offense, as Todd Zola presents this week's Hitter Rankings.
![Lineup Lowdown: American League](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/jpaefhjjl8r2ekgg5srn.jpg)
Wyatt Langford of the Texas Rangers is one of the featured players in Lineup Lowdown, with this week Ryan Boyer stepping in with the American League.
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James Anderson releases volume 2.0 of his rookie hitter tiers for 2024 fantasy value only, in which Reds third baseman Noelvi Marte remains in the top spot.