Noelvi Marte Emerging as Stash Target Following Dominant Stretch in Minor Leagues

Reds outfielder Noelvi Marte was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on April 13 and has responded with a dominant stretch at the plate in the minor leagues. The 24-year-old is hitting .374 with a 1.016 OPS and seven home runs in 33 games, continuing to re-establish himself as one of the Reds' most intriguing young bats. […]

Hogan Harris Unable to Complete Save on Sunday, Will he Lose Value in Closer Committee?

Athletics left-hander Hogan Harris struggled with his command Sunday in a win vs. the San Diego Padres, recording only one out while issuing two walks. Harris threw just six strikes across 15 pitches, continuing a troubling trend that has followed him throughout the season. His 16.7 BB percent ranks among the worst marks in Major […]

Caleb Killian Sharp En Route to Tallying Save, Continues to Emerge as Primary Closer

San Francisco Giants right-hander Caleb Kilian delivered a dominant ninth inning Sunday in a win vs. the Chicago White Sox, striking out all three batters he faced to earn his third save of the season. The outing served as an important rebound after Kilian allowed two earned runs in his previous appearance. The 28-year-old has […]

Gregory Soto Locks Down Fifth Save, Remains Priority Option on the Waiver Wire

Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Gregory Soto recorded his fifth save of the season Sunday, tossing a scoreless inning in a win vs. the Toronto Blue Jays. Soto worked around one walk and one hit batter while striking out one during another effective ninth-inning appearance. The veteran reliever has now collected four saves across his last seven […]

Projecting Rest of Season Top 10 Hitters in 2026 Fantasy Baseball

We're nearly two months into the baseball season, and as usual, there are superstars off to slow starts, superstars off to terrific starts, rookies who are surprisingly productive, highly regarded prospects falling flat, post-hype players finally breaking out, and players getting injured, leaving us with a current top 10 that could look very different by […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (May 25 - May 31)

With June approaching, and roughly one-third of the season behind us, let's make sure we stay on point with updated starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball for the week ahead - Monday, May 25 through Sunday, May 31. This column provides readers with who is pitching, the opponent, and a confidence/startability score based on our […]

Starts and Sits - All Hitter Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (May 25 - May 31)

Hello RotoBallers! It's time to set those lineups, and we're here to guide you with our fantasy baseball hitter start/sit recommendations chart for the week ahead (May 25 - May 31). Today, we'll look at some lineup decisions for players like Bo Bichette, Willy Adames, Ian Happ, Austin Riley, and more -- and how their […]

MLB DFS Picks for 5/25/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

Happy Memorial Day, everyone. I hope everyone enjoys their day off today, with some baseball, but let's not forget the true purpose of this day. If there are any veterans reading this article, I want to thank you for your service. DraftKings has a main slate in the afternoon, where Fanduel has two split small […]

Thunder Dan's MLB Strikeout Prop Bets Today: Best Pitcher K Props (5/25/2026)

Happy Memorial Day, friends. Baseball, burgers, hot dogs, and maybe even some beers all go perfectly together as we kick off summer and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our great nation. The weather is finally set to warm up a bit here on the East Coast, and we get a bunch […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Gavin Sheets, Chase Burns, Ramon Laureano, More

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 9 of the 2026 season! Today, I'll look at players like Gavin Sheets, Chase Burns, Ramon Laureano, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component of a successful season, and RotoBaller is […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 9? (2026)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players who are currently struggling and not performing well as of Week 9 (May 25 to May 31). Should fantasy baseball managers drop, hold, or sell these well-known players? This week, we'll look at five players who haven't performed up to their standards recently. There's […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/25/2026)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! I'm back again with another set of home run picks for y'all! I was able to nail my favorite pick yesterday, Miguel Vargas, who went yard. I was a bit worried seeing him get walked twice, but he was able to get one out in the seventh inning to save the bet. […]

Kris Bubic has Started a Full Throwing Program

Kansas City Royals left-hander Kris Bubic (elbow) felt more soreness than normal after his May 14 start against the Chicago White Sox and was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 18 with left-elbow soreness, but the severity concern is low, according to MLB.com. Bubic resumed playing catch on May 22 and started a […]

Reid Detmers Displays his Strikeout Upside With 14-K Performance Sunday Night

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Reid Detmers had his swing-and-miss stuff working to perfection on Sunday night against the division-rival Texas Rangers in what was a very impressive bounce-back outing. Detmers settled for a no-decision, but fantasy managers who rolled the dice on him to close out the week were handsomely rewarded, as the 26-year-old southpaw […]

Thomas White Dealing With a "Shoulder Thing"

Miami Marlins president of baseball operations Peter Bendix said on MLB Network Radio on Sunday that left-handed pitching prospect Thomas White (shoulder), who is currently on the seven-day injured list at Triple-A Jacksonville, is dealing with a "bit of a shoulder thing," and that it's not something "particularly concerning." The 21-year-old southpaw, who is considered […]

Hunter Brown Goes Two Innings in Sunday's Rehab Start

Houston Astros right-hander Hunter Brown (shoulder) made his first minor-league rehab start on Sunday with Double-A Corpus Christi and threw two scoreless innings with one hit allowed, no walks, and five strikeouts. It was a positive first start for Brown on the farm as he threw 21 of his 35 pitches for strikes and induced […]

Yainer Diaz to Start Rehab Assignment in First Week of June

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said on SportsTalk790 on Sunday that catcher Yainer Diaz (oblique) will start his minor-league rehab assignment in the first week of June, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. The Astros placed Diaz on the 10-day injured list back on May 5 with a strained left oblique, but he is […]

Cole Ragans Delivers Strong Rehab Start, Moving Closer to Royals Rotation Return

Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans (elbow) delivered a strong start in his first rehab outing for Triple-A Omaha on Saturday as he works back from an elbow injury. Ragans allowed one earned run on three hits and one walk while striking out three over a controlled outing that marked a positive step in his […]

Rikuu Nishida Set for White Sox Debut, Brings Elite Contact and Speed Profile

Chicago White Sox infielder Rikuu Nishida is set to receive the call up to the major league roster on Monday, as he closes in on an MLB debut. Nishida was selected 329th overall in the 2023 MLB Draft and has steadily climbed through the system with improved production at each level. He is hitting .323 […]

Josh Hader Targeting Early June Return, Astros Await Bullpen Boost

Houston Astros left-hander Josh Hader (biceps) is expected to return during the first week of June, according to general manager Dana Brown, as the veteran reliever continues recovering from left biceps tendinitis. Hader was transferred to the 60-day injured list on April 17 and has already made six rehab appearances in the minor leagues. The […]

Jose Altuve Expected to Resume Swinging Soon, Astros Await Offensive Boost

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique) is expected to resume swinging a bat within the next few days as he continues recovering from a left oblique injury. Altuve exited the May 16 game after experiencing discomfort in his side and has since traveled to Florida to continue his rehab process. Before landing on the […]

Tony Santillan Blows Third Save for Reds, Time to Cut Ties?

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tony Santillan suffered another setback Saturday, blowing a save opportunity in an eventual extra-inning win vs. the Chicago Cubs. Santillan allowed two earned runs on two hits and two walks, including a home run in the ninth inning. The 29-year-old has now blown three saves this season and continues to trend in […]

Kirby Yates Earns Save for Angels, Worth Monitoring in Deeper Leagues?

Los Angeles Angels veteran reliever Kirby Yates picked up his first save of the season in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Texas Rangers. The right-hander delivered a clean ninth inning and struck out one batter while continuing his recent turnaround after an uneven start to the year. Yates now carries a 4.26 ERA and a […]

Dylan Cease to Undergo an MRI on his Hamstring

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease (hamstring) was removed early during Sunday's outing against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Cease was pulled from the contest after 4.2 innings due to a left hamstring issue. After the game, Jays' manager John Schneider confirmed that Cease will undergo an MRI on his left hamstring. Schneider mentioned that the […]

Logan Webb Should Return This Week

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb (knee) is reportedly extremely close to making his return to the mound. Giants manager Tony Vitello said on Sunday that Webb is a "good option" to return from the 15-day Injured List during the team's upcoming three-game homestand. It sounds like Webb is feeling physically ready to return […]

Corey Seager to Miss Another Week

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (back) isn't scheduled to be re-evaluated for "probably" another week, according to Shawn McFarland. Seager was slated to face live pitching on Sunday, but that session was delayed due to his lack of progress in his recovery from his back injury. The Rangers were hopeful that Seager could return for […]

Luis Castillo Set to Start on Monday

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo is set to make the start during Monday's game against the Athletics. Mariners manager Dan Wilson confirmed that Castillo will start and Bryce Miller will work behind him in a piggyback role. The Mariners tried this strategy on Tuesday, but Miller started, and Castillo worked the final few innings. […]

Connor Norby Exits After Getting Hit by a Pitch

Miami Marlins first baseman Connor Norby (elbow) was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's game against the New York Mets. Norby was hit by a pitch on his left elbow during the fourth inning of Sunday's contest. He took his base and played another inning before exiting the contest due to left elbow […]

Jose Quintana Exits with Elbow Discomfort

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Jose Quintana (elbow) was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's outing against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Quintana only made it into the second inning before exiting due to left elbow discomfort. The veteran southpaw was crushed for six earned runs on six hits before leaving. The expectation is that Quintana […]

Bryce Miller Demoted to Bullpen Role for Monday's Game

Seattle Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo is set to start Monday's game against the Athletics. Bryce Miller will come out of the bullpen and follow in the piggyback role. Castillo has struggled this season, posting a 6.41 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, and 47 strikeouts across 46 1/3 innings. The 33-year-old struggled in his only relief appearance, taking […]