Hunter Goodman Homers, Collects Four RBI

Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman went 3-for-6 in Saturday's 14-12 win over the Diamondbacks, with a single, a double, and a home run in the contest. He collected four RBI and scored twice as well. The 25-year-old has five multi-hit efforts in his last eight games, which has pushed his season slash line to .300/.354/.506 with […]

Fantasy Baseball Week 8 Injury Report - Updates on Bryce Miller, Anthony Santander, George Kirby, Mike Trout, and more

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my fantasy baseball injury report for May 18. Every week, we look back at the major injury developments in baseball and look ahead at what might transpire. Today, we examine recent injuries and updates for Bryce Miller, Anthony Santander, George Kirby, Mike Trout, and more. Injuries are an unfortunate part of the game, but […]

Jordan Beck Homers Twice in Three-Hit Game

Colorado Rockies outfielder Jordan Beck went 3-for-5 with a walk, a triple, and two home runs in Saturday's 14-12 win over the Diamondbacks, collecting three RBI and scoring four times in the process. Beck was 1-for-13 (.077) over his previous four games coming into Saturday, but with his ability to draw a walk, the 24-year-old has […]

Logan O'Hoppe Homers, Collects Five RBI on Saturday

Los Angeles Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe went 2-for-5 with a home run and five RBI in an 11-9 win over the Dodgers on Saturday. His 10th home run of the season came in the seventh inning and was a go-ahead, three-run shot that gave the Angels a 9-7 lead. The 6-foot-2 backstop had been cold […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/18/2025)

The warmer weather has started to help the number of home runs increase around the league. While hunting for warm weather and favorable winds is one way to target home run spots, it's not the only way. There's no must-play park today with incredibly favorable conditions, so I will be digging deeper into the matchups, […]

When Is Marcelo Mayer Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 7 Update)

Boston Red Sox top prospect Marcelo Mayer seems to be getting close to making his Major League debut. Mayer's well-rounded game has helped him to rise quickly through the minors and kept him near the top of the top prospects list throughout the last few seasons. He's almost ready to make an impact in the […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/18/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have an action-packed Sunday slate featuring several of the sport's young aces, such as Spencer Schwellenbach of the Atlanta Braves and Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates. On the hitting side, we have several favorable matchups to target, including the red-hot Cubs, who will look to complete the sweep over the […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS All-In-One Staff Picks for Today All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.  Welcome to the All-In-One MLB DFS Staff picks. Picks are posted by 1 pm ET each day, with lineups and notes added by 1:30 pm. Picks and notes will be up by 11 AM on Thursday […]

Jake Irvin Picks up Third Win Against Orioles

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jake Irvin yielded five hits and two earned runs over 6 1/3 innings in his team's 10-6 victory over the Baltimore Orioles. He struck out six and issued one free pass to pick up his fifth quality start and improve to 3-1 in ten starts. The 28-year-old was able to make […]

Jackson Holliday Beginning to Heat Up

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, and three RBI in Saturday's 10-6 road loss to the Washington Nationals. The former first-overall pick had a brutal stretch in mid-April, but he's picked it up in recent weeks and has been excellent in May. Since the calendar flipped, Holliday […]

Edwin Diaz Shuts Down Yanks to Secure Tenth Save

New York Mets reliever Edwin Diaz fired a clean ninth inning in Saturday's 3-2 win over the New York Yankees to earn his tenth save of the season. He allowed no hits and struck out two in the perfect inning. The 31-year-old was summoned in the bottom of the ninth to protect a one-run lead […]

Rafael Devers Walks it Off with Eighth Homer

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Rafael Devers went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in his team's 7-6 walk-off win against the Atlanta Braves. The 28-year-old singled, doubled, scored twice, and drew a walk. Devers struck out in the bottom of the first inning, but that was the last time Atlanta would keep […]

Matthew Boyd Solid in Fourth Victory

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd allowed four hits and three earned runs in Saturday's 7-3 win against their cross-town rivals, the Chicago White Sox. Boyd struck out eight and walked none to earn his sixth quality start (third straight), improving to 4-2 in 2025. He was mostly excellent, but ran into trouble with the […]

Pablo Lopez Stymies Brewers on Saturday

Minnesota Twins pitcher Pablo Lopez blanked the Milwaukee Brewers across six innings of work in Saturday's 7-0 road win over the Milwaukee Brewers. It was Minnesota's third straight shutout victory. The Venezuela native let up two hits, walked two, and struck out six in the dominant effort. Lopez fired 66 of 95 pitches for strikes, […]

Drew Rasmussen Blanks Marlins Over Six in Win

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen threw six scoreless innings in his team's 4-0 win against the Miami Marlins. The 29-year-old righty yielded four hits and struck out five to collect his first quality start of 2025 -- improving to 2-4. Two of the four hits against him came in the first inning (singles), […]

Zack Wheeler Stifles Pirates in Fifth Win

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler was dominant on Saturday, blanking the Pittsburgh Pirates over six innings in his team's 5-2 home win. He allowed three hits, struck out six, and issued one free pass to earn his sixth straight quality start -- improving to 5-1 through ten appearances. All three of the hits Wheeler […]

Logan Gilbert Completes Second Bullpen Session

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert (elbow) completed his second bullpen session on Saturday. Gilbert was able to throw 25 pitches. This is a great sign for the right-hander as he appears to be progressing well as he works his way back from a right elbow flexor strain. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his […]

Evan Carter Dealing with Quadriceps Injury

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (quadriceps) was scratched from Saturday's lineup due to right quad tightness. According to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com, Carter is not going to play tomorrow, facing a lefty, and will have additional time to heal leading up to Tuesday's game against the New York Yankees. Carter was unable to make the […]

Gavin Lux Scratched with Back Spasms

Cincinnati Reds second baseman/outfielder Gavin Lux (back) was scratched on Saturday due to lower back spasms. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to Sunday's contest in case he needs additional time to recover. This afternoon, Will Benson moved over to left field. Over his last three games, Lux has been quite […]

Clayton Kershaw Activated Ahead of Season Debut

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (toe/knee) was officially activated off the 60-day injured list ahead of his season debut on Saturday evening against the Los Angeles Angels. The 37-year-old has been sidelined since August with toe and knee injuries. Through the early part of the campaign, the left-hander logged 21 innings of rehab […]

Byron Buxton Placed on 7-Day Injured List

The Minnesota Twins have placed outfielder Byron Buxton (concussion) on the 7-day concussion injured list on Saturday. Earlier this week, Buxton appeared to have cleared concussion protocol, but has apparently faced a setback. Fantasy managers should continue to keep an eye on his status next week, as Buxton may only need the minimum stay on […]

Chandler Simpson Exits Early on Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson (undisclosed) exited early during Saturday's contest. Simpson suffered this injury when sliding at home plate. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to Sunday's contest against the Marlins, in case the team opts to give him an extra day off. Over his last five games, the No.7-ranked prospect […]

Cole Ragans Hits 15-Day Injured List

The Kansas City Royals have placed starting pitcher Cole Ragans (groin) on the 15-day injured list with a left groin strain. Ragans exited his start on Friday due to groin tightness and will now be held out of action for at least the next two weeks. The 27-year-old has enjoyed a strong start to the […]

Seth Lugo Placed on 15-Day Injured List

The Kansas City Royals have placed starting pitcher Seth Lugo (finger) on the 15-day injured list due to a finger sprain. Lugo was initially expected to get the starting nod on Saturday, but saw his start pushed back. However, Lugo will now be held out of action for at least the next two weeks. Fantasy […]

Colton Cowser Takes Batting Practice on Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (thumb) was able to take live batting practice on Saturday. Cowser has been sidelined since late March due to a fractured left thumb. However, seeing him increase his baseball activities is a positive sign. If Cowser continues to progress well, he could be cleared to embark on a rehab assignment […]

Ryan Mountcastle Out of Saturday's Lineup

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle is not in Saturday's lineup when the Orioles continue a series against the Washington Nationals. Mountcastle has started in each of the past 18 games. Fantasy managers should expect the 28-year-old to return to the starting nine on Sunday. Over his last 18 contests, Mountcastle has posted a .239/.263/.366 […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results

As we creep towards two months of the season being complete it's becoming more important to decipher who's for real and who isn't. Bank on the right player's breakout and you could be winning a title at the end of the season. Bank on the wrong player and you'll find yourself in the consolation bracket. […]

Tyler O'Neill Sitting with Shoulder Injury

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) remains out of the starting lineup on Saturday when they continue a series against the Washington Nationals. O'Neill was scratched from the lineup on Friday due to discomfort in his left shoulder. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to Sunday's game, in case the Orioles […]

Agustin Ramirez, Derek Hill Sitting on Saturday

Miami Marlins catcher Agustin Ramirez and outfielder Derek Hill are not in the starting lineup on Saturday when they continue a series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Since being promoted to the major leagues, Ramirez has taken the starting job behind the dish. Over his last 10 games, Ramirez has been productive at the plate, […]

Xavier Edwards Remains Out on Saturday

Miami Marlins shortstop Xavier Edwards (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Saturday when they continue a series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Edwards was held out of action on Friday due to lower back tightness. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to Sunday's game, in case he needs additional […]