Ezequiel Tovar Goes Hitless in Triple-A on Thursday

Ezequiel Tovar (oblique) was the designated hitter for the Albuquerque Isotopes on Thursday and was 0-for-4 with one strikeout. Tovar is now 2-for-20 with four strikeouts in July as he continues to rehab from his injury back in early June. On the season for the Colorado Rockies, he is slashing .258/.301/.406 with three home runs, […]

Bryan De La Cruz Remaining Sidelined with Oblique Issue

New York Yankees outfielder Bryan De La Cruz (oblique) remained out of the starting lineup for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barres on Thursday. De La Cruz is currently on the 7-day injured list with an oblique issue. The hope is that he'll be able to return soon, but there is no clear timetable for his return. Since joining […]

Washington Nationals Release Their Weekend Rotation

The Washington Nationals announced their weekend starters on Thursday, as they will go with Mitchell Parker on Friday, Shinnosuke Ogasawara on Saturday, and Jake Irvin on Sunday, per Mark Zuckerman, beat writer for the Nationals. The Nationals are coming off a three-game series against the Saint Louis Cardinals that ended on Thursday, while the Brewers […]

Justin Slaten Not Currently Throwing

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Justin Slaten (shoulder) is currently not throwing, but is instead doing plyometric exercises. It appears the Red Sox have backed off the throwing program and are focusing on building strength in Slaten's shoulder. The right-hander has been sidelined since late May due to right shoulder inflammation. Slaten doesn't appear to […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (July 7 - July 13)

Let's make sure we hit the All-Star break strong with our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 15 - Monday, July 7 through Sunday, July 13. This column provides readers with who is pitching, the opponent, and a confidence/startability score based on a plethora of metrics. Make sure you've got us bookmarked for every start/sit […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Colson Montgomery, Joe Boyle, Cam Schlittler, Chase DeLauter, Noelvi Marte

The MLB All-Star break is next week. Baseball fans get to enjoy the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game, but the fantasy baseball grind doesn't stop. At RotoBaller HQ, there are no breaks, and we continue to provide fantasy baseball content to help win your leagues. Today, we are back with another edition of our […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16 (2025)

We've got another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series for Week 16 as we continue the 2025 season into the summer months. Today's article examines injured players, including Shane Bieber, Rhys Hoskins, and Kerry Carpenter, among others. With the 2025 fantasy baseball season starting to enter the dog days of summer, […]

Nestor Cortes Throws Four Scoreless Innings

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Nestor Cortes (elbow) continued his rehab work with High-A Wisconsin on Thursday. The southpaw tossed four scoreless innings, allowing three hits, zero walks, and two strikeouts. Cortes only threw 54 pitches during this outing, but the Brewers don't want to push him too hard this early into rehabbing. Afterwards, Cortes said […]

Alex Bregman to be Activated This Weekend Against the Rays

Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (quadriceps) will be activated at some point this weekend in the Red Sox's four-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Per Ian Browne, a club reporter for MLB.com, it appears that Bregman will play twice this weekend at Fenway. Alex Cora wouldn't specify if it is Friday and […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 16 - Redraft Leagues (2025)

I was ready to say this was a quiet week for hitter call-ups. However, the Astros made a little noise by calling up Brice Matthews on Thursday evening. There are still several good prospects on the precipice of the majors ready to make a fantasy impact. Let's look at a few top prospects to stash […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 16)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 16 of the 2025 MLB season. The focus of this article is to highlight players who could be on the verge of a breakout, citing current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average and isolated power (ISO). You will also find […]

Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Report for Week 16 (2025)

It's all happening, folks! The All-Star break is almost here, and we had our first (somewhat) relevant reliever trade. Plenty of other things are going on in the league's bullpens this week as well. A team lost their third closer of the year to injury right when he was settling in. Another team continues to […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 15 (2025)

With the All-Star break looming, it's a great time to catch your breath and evaluate your fantasy baseball team for the stretch run and into the fantasy baseball playoffs, if your league has them. Whether the season has been a rough ride or smooth sailing so far, every smart fantasy baseball manager is constantly watching […]

Fantasy Baseball League Winners: Unlikely Aces Worth A Roster Spot? (Week 15)

We have seen plenty of unexpected pitchers become strong fantasy options so far this season. No one saw Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic breaking out in his return as a starter, or Matthew Boyd putting together an All-Star campaign. These two unlikely aces quickly emerged as must-rostered players early in the first half. […]

Saves+Holds Fantasy Baseball Rankings (SV+HLD) for Relief Pitchers - July Updates (2025)

What's up, midseason crew? With the All-Star break fast approaching and the trade deadline on the horizon, it's high time we update our Top 150 Saves+Holds fantasy baseball rankings for relief pitchers. We'll try to stay zoomed in on recent events, with a focus on the last 30 days (L30), to identify some key trends. […]