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Top-5 MLB Pitching Prospects To Stash For Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues - Week 11 (2025)
Welcome back to our top starting pitcher fantasy baseball prospects to stash for Week 11 of the 2025 MLB season. This week, we saw Mick Abel continue establishing himself in the major leagues and Tampa Bay southpaw Ian Seymour get the call to the majors. As a result, both names are officially off the stash […]
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Konnor Griffin Heading to High-A
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin is being promoted to High-A Greensboro. The Pirates drafted the 19-year-old with the ninth pick in last year's MLB Draft out of Jackson Prep School. Griffin made his professional debut with Low-A Bradenton at the start of the 2025 campaign. Through 50 games with Low-A, Griffin has held a […]
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Samuel Basallo Extends Hitting Streak to Five Games
Baltimore Orioles catching prospect Samuel Basallo tallied a hit in each game of the doubleheader on Sunday to extend his hitting streak to five games. During the first contest, Basallo went 2-for-3 with a home run and a walk. This was his fourth home run of this five-game hitting streak. Before this recent surge at […]
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Chandler Simpson Posts Five-Hit Game on Sunday
Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Chandler Simpson went 5-for-5 with a run, an RBI, and a stolen base during their contest against Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday. This was Williams' third-straight game tallying at least one hit and second-straight game tallying at least one stolen base. Since returning to Triple-A on June 3, Simpson has been […]
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Carson Williams Launches Two Home Runs on Sunday
Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Carson Williams went 4-for-5 with two home runs and seven RBI during their contest against Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday. Over his last six contests, Williams has posted a .375/.442/.792 slash line with a double and three round-trippers. The top prospect in the Tampa Bay system was able to open the […]
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Chase Burns Promoted to Triple-A
The Cincinnati Reds are promoting right-handed pitching prospect Chase Burns to Triple-A. Burns is considered the No. 11-ranked prospect in the sport on MLB.com and one of the top pitching prospects. The Reds selected the 22-year-old with the second pick in last year's draft out of Wake Forest. Burns made his professional debut at the […]
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Jacob Misiorowski Punches Out Seven in Latest Start
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski tossed five shutout innings in his last start on June 7 against Triple-A Gwinnett. In this outing, Misiorowski allowed just two hits, allowed three walks, and struck out seven batters. This was a much-needed bounce-back outing for Misiorowski, as he allowed five runs with six walks in his […]
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Kyle Teel - Prospects Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Breakouts (Week 11)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-team leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Chicago White Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel was promoted before their contest against the Kansas City Royals on Friday evening. Teel is considered one of the top catching prospects in the sport. On MLB.com, he is viewed as the No. 2-ranked prospect in the […]
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When Is Bubba Chandler Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 11 Update)
Pittsburgh Pirates' top pitching prospect, Bubba Chandler, has looked quite comfortable since making his Triple-A debut last season. The right-hander has continued to impress and has proven he is ready to get the call to the big leagues. Given his elite production, fantasy managers should expect the right-hander to not only reach the majors in […]
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Bubba Chandler - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 11)
BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler is nearing his MLB debut and is worth stashing in all formats going forward. In his most recent start with Triple-A Indianapolis, Chandler took a slight step back as he logged just two innings of work. In this outing, […]
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Ryan Ritter - Prospects Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Breakouts (Week 11)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-team leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Prior to their contest on Friday, the Colorado Rockies promoted infield prospect Ryan Ritter to the major leagues. In a corresponding move, the Rockies placed Ezequiel Tovar (oblique) on the 10-day injured list. On Friday, Ritter was given the starting nod at shortstop and […]
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Julio Rodriguez in Sunday's Lineup
Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (lower leg) is in Sunday's lineup. Rodriguez will cover center field and bat in the two-hole. The 24-year-old exited Saturday's game after taking a line drive on his foot. However, after the game, his X-rays came back negative, and he was cleared to play on Sunday. Over his last eight […]
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Diamondbacks Promoting Kyle Backhus to Major Leagues
The Arizona Diamondbacks are promoting left-handed pitcher Kyle Backhus to the major leagues. In a corresponding move, the Diamondbacks are designating catcher Aramis Garcia for assignment. Backhus has yet to appear in the major leagues. This season, the left-hander has been one of the most reliable bullpen arms in Triple-A Reno. Across 24 1/3 innings […]
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FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 11 (June 9 - June 15)
With Week 10 in the books, it is time to look ahead to Week 11 and place our FAAB bids. This week, we will take a look at an outfielder in Minnesota who is back from his injury and showing his high power upside. On the pitching side, we will analyze another budding arm in […]
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Andy Pages Not in Sunday's Lineup
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages is not in Sunday's lineup when the Cardinals face the St. Louis Cardinals. Pages has been a regular in the Dodgers' lineup throughout the majority of the season. Over his last 15 contests, Pages has held a stellar .339/.364/.532 slash line with three doubles, three home runs, and a […]
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1B, 2B, 3B, SS: Hitter Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11 (2025)
Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Week 11 infield waiver wire targets. With over two months of data to analyze, we can begin to see which breakout hitters are for real and which ones are not worth investing in. This week, we will take a look at two infielders in Seattle who remain very under-rostered. In addition, […]
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Porter Hodge Throws Bullpen on Saturday
Chicago Cubs right-handed pitcher Porter Hodge (oblique/hip) completed another bullpen session on Saturday. Hodge threw 30 pitches. Hodge was also able to complete a session earlier this week on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he could be nearing a rehab assignment, as he has yet to face any setbacks following […]
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Shota Imanaga Completes 37-Pitch Bullpen Session
Chicago Cubs left-handed pitcher Shota Imanaga (hamstring) completed a 37-pitch bullpen session on Saturday. Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports reported that the left-hander is set to pitch in an Arizona game on Monday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progression as he may only need a few rehab outings before returning to the major […]
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Zack Wheeler Set to Return on Monday
Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Zack Wheeler (paternity) is set to return from the paternity list on Monday to face the Chicago Cubs. The ace of the Philadelphia rotation has been sidelined over the past week due to the birth of his child. However, Wheeler is in line to make a quick return to the rotation. […]
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Forrest Whitley Designated for Assignment
The Houston Astros have designated right-handed pitcher Forrest Whitley for assignment. This transaction opened a spot on the roster for left-handed pitcher Brandon Walker, who is slated to start Sunday's contest against the Cleveland Guardians. Whitley has dealt with injuries this season and has only logged 7 1/3 innings of work. During this brief stint, […]
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Brandon Walter Promoted Ahead of Sunday's Start
The Houston Astros have promoted left-handed pitching prospect Brandon Walter ahead of his start on Sunday against the Cleveland Guardians. In a corresponding move, the Astros designated right-handed pitcher Forrest Whitley for assignment. Walter has made a start in Houston this season and tossed five shutout frames with five punchouts and three hits against the […]
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Gabriel Moreno Still Sitting on Sunday
Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (hand) remains out of the starting nine on Sunday when the Diamondbacks conclude a series against the Cincinnati Reds. Moreno exited Friday's contest early after being struck in the hand by a pitch. He sat out on Saturday. However, Moreno's X-rays came back negative, which suggests he could be in […]
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Johnathan Rodriguez Returns to Major Leagues
The Cleveland Guardians are promoting outfield prospect Johnathan Rodriguez to the major leagues prior to Sunday's contest against the Houston Astros. In a corresponding move, the Guardians optioned Jhonkensy Noel to Triple-A Columbus. Rodriguez is considered the No. 12-ranked prospect in the system on MLB.com. The 25-year-old has appeared in 17 MLB contests over the […]
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Kyle Stowers Remains Out on Sunday
Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers (hand) remains out of the starting nine on Sunday when the Marlins conclude a series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Stowers has been held out of action since Wednesday's contest. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status in case he does not progress and needs a stint on the […]
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Danny Coulombe Returns From Injured List
The Minnesota Twins have activated left-handed pitcher Danny Coulombe (forearm) from the 15-day injured list before Sunday's contest against the Toronto Blue Jays. In a corresponding move, the Twins placed right-handed pitcher Zebby Matthews (shoulder) on the 15-day IL. Coulombe has been held out of action since May 18. Before the injury, the southpaw was […]
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Zebby Matthews Placed on 15-Day Injured List
The Minnesota Twins have placed right-handed pitcher Zebby Matthews (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain on Sunday. Matthews was able to pick up his first win of the campaign in his last outing, but will now be sitting for at least the next two weeks. In a corresponding move, the […]
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MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/8/25)
Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Today, we have an action-packed nine-game slate to close out the week. On the hitting side, we will highlight four teams that have top match-ups, including the Arizona Diamondbacks, who could be poised for an offensive explosion. On the pitching side, we could see a pitcher's duel in Pittsburgh as two of […]
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Justin Verlander Completed Simulated Game, Set for Further Evaluation
San Francisco Giants right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander (pectoral) was able to complete a 35-4 pitch simulated game on Friday and is set to undergo further evaluation on Saturday. The 42-year-old was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 22 with a right pectoral strain and appears to be progressing well through his recovery. Fantasy […]
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Michael McGreevy Slated to Start on Sunday
St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitching prospect Michael McGreevy is expected to be promoted from Triple-A Memphis to start Sunday's contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers. McGreevy was given a spot start earlier this season and performed well, logging 5 2/3 shutout innings against the New York Mets. In this outing, he struck out five batters […]
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George Kirby Cleared to Start on Sunday
Seattle Mariners right-handed pitcher George Kirby (jaw) is listed as Sunday's starter when the Mariners face the Los Angeles Angels. In his last start, Kirby was struck by a comebacker. However, the right-hander avoided a significant injury and is in line to make his next scheduled start. In his last start, Kirby logged five innings […]
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