Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 16 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success In 2025?

We have made it to the All-Star break. While we don't have to set our lineups for a few days, it doesn't mean we can take our foot off the gas when looking at the waiver wire. In this piece, I will break down four emerging starting pitchers that are still widely available in over […]

Every MLB Team's Greatest Left Fielder of All Time - All 30 Franchises

The left field position has been occupied by some of the sport’s greatest players. Read ahead as we highlight the greatest left fielder of all time for all 30 MLB teams. Will you agree with ...

Impact MLB Rookies: Which Major Fantasy Baseball Prospect Call-Ups Are Left?

Through the first half of the season, fantasy baseball managers have seen many top prospects get the call and make an immediate impact. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz and Milwaukee right-handed pitcher Jacob Misiorowski are among the names that have emerged as must-start players. However, there are still several players waiting in the wings who […]

2025 Home Run Derby Power Rankings: Odds To Win For Every Slugger

With the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby field set, eager bettors can begin to analyze the odds. This season, there are several emerging superstars participating, which means there are many underdog optio...

Daylen Lile Enjoying Productive Stretch in Washington

Washington Nationals outfield prospect Daylen Lile has enjoyed a recent surge at the plate. Over his last 18 games, the No. 9-ranked prospect in the D.C. system on MLB.com has posted a .292/.343/.369 slash line with two doubles, one home run, and three stolen bases. While he has yet to show much power upside in […]

Brice Matthews Quiet in First Look at the Majors

Houston Astros infield prospect Brice Matthews has yet to tally a hit during his first week in the major leagues. The top-ranked prospect in Houston was given the starting nod at the keystone in each of his first two games but went 0-for-7 with five strikeouts. He did not draw a walk. The Astors opted […]

Nick Kurtz Continues Power Surge on Sunday

Athletics first base prospect Nick Kurtz went 2-for-4 with a double and a home run during their victory on Sunday over the Toronto Blue Jays. Kurtz would go deep in the fifth inning with a two-run show off Toronto relief pitcher Justin Bruihl. Over his last nine contests, the Wake Forest product has been one […]

Emmanuel Rodriguez Dealing with Side Injury

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez (side) was removed from Saturday's contest against Triple-A Iowa due to a side injury. He is currently being evaluated by the team, but has not yet provided any further details. Rodriguez was recently sidelined for nearly a month due to a right hip injury and could face another extended […]

Cole Young Extends Hitting Streak to Five Games

Seattle Mariners infield prospect Cole Young went 2-for-4 with a home run during their victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon. Young would hit his second MLB long ball in the final frame off Detroit reliever Tommy Kahnle. During this five-game hitting streak, the former 21st overall pick has begun to find his footing […]

Noah Cameron Strikes Out Eight on Sunday

Kansas City Royals pitching prospect Noah Cameron was dominant in his most recent outing on Sunday afternoon against the New York Mets. In this outing, Cameron was given a no-decision as he tossed 6 2/3 shutout innings. He allowed seven hits and served up two free passes. He matched a season-high eight strikeouts. Since allowing […]

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

Welcome back to our top starting pitcher fantasy baseball prospects to stash for Week 16 of the 2025 MLB season. This week, we saw Joe Boyle continue to operate as a reliever, Cam Schlittler make his MLB debut, and Chase Burns post his best outing of his budding career. In this piece, we will examine […]

Brewers Select Andrew Fischer 20th Overall

The Milwaukee Brewers have selected third baseman Andrew Fischer out of the University of Tennessee with the 20th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Fischer spent his first college season with Duke and then transferred to Mississippi before the 2024 campaign. However, he would then opt to play his final season with Tennessee. As […]

Ike Irish Selected 19th Overall by Baltimore

The Baltimore Orioles have selected catcher/outfielder Ike Irish out of Auburn University with the 19th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Irish has spent all three seasons of his college career with the Tigers. Last season, the backstop posted a career-high .364/.469/.710 slash line with 13 doubles and 19 home runs across 55 contests. […]

Kayson Cunningham Drafted 18th Overall by Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks have selected shortstop Kayson Cunningham from Lady Bird Johnson High School in Texas with the 18th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Cunningham is widely considered an elite hitter and is even credited as one of the top pure hitters in the 2025 prep class on MLB.com. Cunningham won USA Baseball […]

Cubs Select Ethan Conrad 17th Overall

With the 17th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, the Chicago Cubs have selected outfielder Ethan Conrad out of Wake Forest. Conrad spent the 2024 college season with Marist before transferring to Wake Forest for the 2025 season. In 2025, Conrad was one of the top hitters in the nation, posting a .372/.495/.744 slash […]

Gavin Fien Selected 12th Overall by Texas

The Texas Rangers have selected shortstop/third base prospect Gavin Fien with the 12th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft out of Great Oak High School in California. The 18-year-old recently claimed MLB Develops MVP honors at Major League Baseball's High School All-American Game. Fien is credited for having strong bat-to-ball skills that can hit […]

Athletics Select Jamie Arnold 11th Overall

The Athletics have selected left-handed pitcher Jamie Arnold with the 11th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft out of Florida State. Arnold made a name for himself during the 2024 campaign when he tallied an impressive 159 strikeouts across 105 2./3 innings with Florida State. This mark trailed just Chase Burns and Hagen Smith, […]

Billy Carlson Goes 10th Overall to White Sox

The Chicago White Sox selected shortstop Billy Carlson out of Corona High School in California with the 10th pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Carlson is credited with having a line-drive approach at the plate, with the potential to increase in power upside. The right-handed hitter, however, carries even more upside on the defensive side […]

Steele Hall Selected Ninth by Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Reds have selected infielder Steele Hall out of Hewitt-Trussville High School in Alabama with the ninth overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. The 17-year-old is credited with having elite speed as he was given a perfect 70 grade speed rating on MLB.com. Given his defensive skills, he should expect to remain at […]

Rockies Select Ethan Holliday Fourth Overall

With the fourth overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, the Colorado Rockies selected infielder Ethan Holliday out of Stillwater High School. Ethan is yet another member of the Holliday family to join a major league team, as his brother Jackson Holliday was selected first overall by the Baltimore Orioles in the 2022 MLB Draft. […]

Kade Anderson Selected Third Overall by Seattle

The Seattle Mariners selected left-handed pitcher Kade Anderson out of LSU with the third overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. The left-handed pitcher has spent his collegiate career at LSU. In 2023, Anderson made his collegiate debut and logged just 38 ⅓ innings to the tune of a 3.99 ERA and a 1.51 WHIP. […]

Tyler Bremner Selected Second Overall by Angels in 2025 MLB Draft

The Los Angeles Angels have selected right-handed pitcher Tyler Bremner out of UC Santa Barbara with the second overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. Bremner has spent all three of his college seasons with Santa Barbara. In 2024, the right-hander posted a strong 2.54 ERA with a 0.88 WHIP across 88 2/3 innings that […]

Nationals Select Eli Willits First Overall

The Washington Nationals have selected shortstop Eli Willits with the first overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft out of Fort Cobb-Broxton High School. The 17-year-old infielder is 6-foot-1 and is a switch-hitter. Willits verbally committed to playing collegiate baseball at Oklahoma but will likely begin his professional career in the Washington system instead. MLB.com […]

Gavin Sheets Placed on Paternity List

The San Diego Padres have placed first baseman/outfielder Gavin Sheets on the paternity list before their contest on Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. In a corresponding move, the Padres promoted catcher Luis Campusano from Triple-A El Paso to take his spot on the roster. Sheets has enjoyed a productive debut campaign in San Diego and […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 16 (July 14 - July 20)

The All-Star break is here! The first half of the fantasy baseball season is in the books, but that doesn't mean it's time to tune out. There are several high-end players on the waiver wire who could provide your team a much-needed boost. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups continues as we head […]

Luis Urias Activated, Zack Gelof Optioned

The Athletics have activated infielder Luis Urias (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list before their contest on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays. In a corresponding move, the Athletics optioned second baseman Zack Gelof to Triple-A Las Vegas. Urias suffered this injury on July 2 but was able to make a quick return to the […]

Lars Nootbaar Placed on 10-Day Injured List

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (ribs) was placed on the 10-day injured list before their contest on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves. Katie Woo of The Athletic reported that this is the same injury that has bothered Nootbaar for the past few weeks. Nootbaar was lifted from Saturday's game due to discomfort. Fantasy managers […]

Thairo Estrada Remains Sidelined on Sunday

Colorado Rockies infielder Thairo Estrada (thumb) remains out of the starting nine on Sunday when the Rockies conclude a series against the Cincinnati Reds. Estrada has been dealing with a thumb injury since July 7. This is Estrada's fifth-straight sitting out. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as the Rockies may opt to […]

Jake Burger Scratched on Sunday

Texas Rangers infielder Jake Burger (quadriceps) has been scratched from Sunday's lineup. Burger was initially expected to rejoin the starting nine on Sunday after sitting out on Saturday with a quadriceps injury. However, the team will opt to exercise caution and keep him out for the final game of the first half. Instead, Alejandro Osuna […]

Ivan Herrera Back in Action on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (hamstring) has been activated off the 10-day injured list and is in Sunday's lineup when they conclude a series against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday afternoon. The backstop has been out of action with a Grade 2 hamstring strain since June 20. While Herrera was not expected to return […]