Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 20 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success In 2025?

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! With another week of fantasy baseball in the books, it is time to take another deep dive and determine which sneaky starting pitchers could be worth a spot on our roster. This week, we will look at four young right-handers who have begun to take the next steps at the major league […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/17/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Happy Sunday! We have a jam-packed nine-game slate to break down, which means we will have to do an even deeper dive to make sure we are targeting the best matchups. On the hitting side, we will be the Cleveland Guardians in a prime spot to light up the scoreboard. On the […]

Commanders Activate Terry McLaurin From PUP List

The Washington Commanders have activated wide receiver Terry McLaurin (ankle) from the Active/Physically Unable to Perform list on Saturday. While this transaction does not suggest a contract agreement is near, it does open the door for the star wideout to return to practice. Through training camp, the Ohio State product has been participating in a […]

Chandler Simpson Continues Stellar Run on Friday

Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Chandler Simpson went 3-for-5 with two RBI and two runs during their victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday evening. He also swiped a bag. In the sixth inning, Simpson ripped a two-run single, which scored Jake Mangum and Ha-Seong Kim. Over his last six contests, the 24-year-old has […]

Luis Pena Extends Hitting Streak with Home Run

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Luis Pena went 1-for-5 with a home run during their contest against High-A Great Lakes on Friday evening. This was Pena's fourth-straight game, tallying a hit. Since joining High-A Wisconsin, Pena has looked quite productive. Through his first nine games at the High-A level, Pena has tallied at least one hit […]

Aidan Miller Goes Deep, Swipes a Bag

Philadelphia Phillies infield prospect Aidan Miller went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, and a stolen base during their contest against Double-A Akron on Friday evening. This was his second straight multi-hit game and second straight contest tallying a double. Over his last 16 games at Double-A Reading, the former 27th overall pick has […]

J.J. Wetherholt Making Strong Case for MLB Promotion

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect J.J. Wetherholt continued to flash immense power upside at Triple-A on Friday evening. Facing Charlotte, the top-ranked prospect in St. Louis went 1-for-4 with a solo shot and a walk. This was his second round-tripper over his last three games. During these three games, Wetherholt has tallied at least one […]

Leodalis De Vries Launches Two Home Runs

Athletics shortstop prospect Leodalis De Vries had a monster day at the plate on Friday evening. Facing High-A Dayton, De Vries went 3-for-4 with a double, two home runs, and five RBI. He also drew a walk and scored three runs. Since joining the Athletics in a blockbuster deal that sent Mason Miller to San […]

Charlee Soto Undergoes Elbow Surgery

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitching prospect Charlee Soto (elbow) underwent surgery to repair a detached bone spur in his elbow. As a result, he will miss the remainder of the season but should be in a good position to be ready for spring training. Soto made his professional debut in 2024 and spent the entire season […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates - Hitters on the Rise to Target

During the first half of the fantasy baseball season, we have seen many stars emerge throughout all levels of the sport. In the major league, Nick Kurtz has become a bona fide top-3 dynasty first baseman, while Jacob Misiorowski has looked like a budding ace in Milwaukee. In this piece, we will look at a […]

Dylan Crews Swipes Bag in First Game Post-Injury

Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews wasted little time to make an impact in his first game back in nearly three months. On Thursday, the former first overall pick went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a 1:1 K:BB during their contest against the Philadelphia Phillies. Crews has been held out of action since May due […]

Colby Thomas Getting Another Start on Friday

Athletics outfield prospect Colby Thomas will get another start in center field on Friday evening when the Athletics face the Los Angeles Angels. Thomas has begun to heat up at the plate, and the team is rewarding their former third-round pick with more opportunities. Over his last five games, Thomas has been swinging a hot […]

Brady House Riding Pine on Friday Amid August Slump

Washington Nationals third base prospect Brady House will hit the bench on Friday evening when the Nationals face the Philadelphia Phillies. Since the start of August, the top-100 prospect has been a bit of a slump at the plate. Since August 1, House has held a .200/.216/.229 line with only one extra-base hit and a […]

Tyler Locklear Finding Footing in Major Leagues

Arizona Diamondbacks first base prospect Tyler Locklear has begun to find his footing in the major leagues. The Mariners shipped Locklear as the headline piece in the deal to acquire third baseman Eugenio Suarez at the trade deadline. Locklear has covered first base since moving to the desert as the Diamondbacks also shipped Josh Naylor […]

Ryan Ritter Activated Off 10-Day Injured List

The Colorado Rockies have activated shortstop prospect Ryan Ritter (finger) from the 10-day injured list before their contest on Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Ritter has been sidelined since July 19. In a corresponding move, the Rockies sent fellow young infielder Adael Amador to Triple-A. Through his first 31 games in Colorado before his injury, […]

Tyler Black Promoted to Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Brewers are promoting third base prospect Tyler Black to the major leagues. In a corresponding move, the Brewers are placing outfielder Isaac Collins on the paternity list and outfielder Blake Perkins on the bereavement list. Black had a brief stint in the majors earlier this season and posted a .333 AVG across six […]

Chase Burns Hits 15-Day Injured List With Flexor Strain

The Cincinnati Reds have placed right-handed pitcher Chase Burns (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with a Grade 1 right flexor strain. The 22-year-old recently met with management to discuss a potential innings limit during the final weeks of the season. However, now with this injury, Burns could be in danger of missing the remainder […]

Jesus Made Extends Hitting Streak at High-A

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jesus Made went 3-for-5 during their contest against High-A Great Lakes on Thursday evening. This outing extended his current hitting streak to an impressive six games. During this stretch, Made has posted a .458/.518/.708 line with an elite 1.227 OPS. Over these six games, the No. 7-ranked prospect in the sport […]

Max Clark Launches Home Run on Thursday

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark went 2-for-4 with a home run and a stolen base during their contest against Double-A Chesapeake on Thursday evening. This game snapped a lengthy 19-game home run drought for the top outfield prospect in the Detroit system. During this 19-game power skid, Clark was still productive in the batter's […]

Luke Keaschall Busy in Thursday's Loss

Minnesota Twins second base prospect Luke Keaschall continued to stay productive on the scoreboard during their loss to the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. In this contest, the former second round pick went 1-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base. He struck out twice. Keaschall knocked an RBI single in the third inning off Detroit […]

J.J. Wetherholt Knocks a Double, Swipes a Bag

St. Louis Cardinals infield prospect J.J. Wetherholt enjoyed another productive day at the plate on Thursday and is quickly approaching his MLB debut. On Thursday, facing Triple-A Charlotte, the former seventh overall pick went 1-for-4 with a double and a stolen base. This was a second-straight game tallying an extra-base hit. Since moving up to […]

Dylan Beavers Racks Up Three Hits on Thursday

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Dylan Beavers continued to produce at a high level at Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday. Facing Jacksonville, Beavers went 3-for-5 at the plate with an RBI, two runs, and a stolen base. Since the start of the month (10 games), Beavers has held a strong .308/.460/.641 slash line with one double, four […]

MLB Power Rankings: Every Team's Starting First Baseman

With the second half of the baseball season heating up, let’s take a step back and rank each MLB team’s starting first baseman. We will only look at their production this season and no...

Trey Yesavage Struggles with Command in Triple-A Debut

Toronto Blue Jays top pitching prospect Trey Yesavage struggled with his command during his Triple-A debut on Thursday evening. Facing Lehigh Valley, the former 20th overall pick in last year's MLB Draft tossed just 1 2/3 innings. He allowed two runs and one hit. He served up four free passes but was able to strike […]

Lazaro Montes Breaks Out of Power Slump

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes was able to break out of his power slump on Thursday evening during their contest against Double-A Northwest Arkansas. In this contest, Montes went 2-for-4 at the plate with a round-tripper, two RBI, and a walk. Over his last nine games, Montes carried a low .176/.263/.206 line with one […]

Kevin Alcantara Stays Hot with Another Home Run

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Kevin Alcantara stayed hot at the plate on Thursday as he went 2-for-3 with a double and a home run in their contest against Worcester. Over his last six games, the No. 75-ranked prospect in baseball on MLB.com has posted an elite .261/.393/.739 slash line with two doubles and three home […]

Jhostynxon Garcia Snaps Skid with Three-Hit Night

Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia was able to snap his brief skid at Triple-A with a big showing on Thursday. Facing the Iowa Cubs, Garcia went 3-for-5 with a home run. Leading up to this game, Garcia went 0-for-11 over his last three contests at Worcester. However, before this slight bump, Garcia was […]

Ethan Holliday Sharp Through First Taste of Low-A

Colorado Rockies infield prospect Ethan Holliday has tallied a hit in each of his first two professional games. The Rockies selected Holliday with the fourth overall pick in the year's MLB Draft out of Stillwater High School. The Rockies then sent their future top prospect to Low-A Fresno to close out his season. Through his […]

Conrad Cason Undergoes Tommy John Surgery

Boston Red Sox two-way prospect Conrad Cason (elbow) announced on his social media that he underwent Tommy John surgery on Thursday. The 19-year-old has pitched in just one game this season in the Florida Complex League and appeared as a batter in two. As a hitter, Cason went 1-for-4 with a single, tallied two RBI, […]

Chris Godwin Likely to Start the Season on PUP List?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (ankle) could open the season on the PUP list. According to Scott Reynolds of Penter Report, he would be "shocked" if Godwin does not open the season on the PUP list. The veteran wideout is currently recovering from a dislocated ankle he suffered during Week 7 of the […]