
LaMonte Wade Jr. Released by Angels
Los Angeles Angels first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. was released by the organization on Saturday. This shouldn't come as a shock considering how poorly Wade has been playing with the Angels. In 30 games, Wade slashed .169/.260/.215 with one home run and three RBI. Before this season, Wade put together back-to-back strong campaigns with the […]

Lars Nootbaar Activated from Injured List on Saturday
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (ribs) was activated off the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Nootbaar is back in the mix after landing on the injured list in mid-July due to a ribs issue. The lineup isn't posted yet for Saturday's game versus the San Diego Padres. Regardless, Nootbaar figures to return to his […]

Jake Burger Beginning Rehab Assignment on Saturday
Texas Rangers third baseman Jake Burger (quad) is beginning his rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Saturday. Burger has been swinging the bat since last week, but now is ready for a rehab assignment. The right-handed slugger has been out since mid-July due to a quad strain. The Rangers are hopeful that Burger can return […]

Matthew Boyd Throws Seven Shutout Innings
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matthew Boyd was outstanding on the mound during Saturday's outing against the Baltimore Orioles. The O's hitters had no answers for Boyd as he tossed seven shutout innings, allowing four hits, and striking out eight batters in the no-decision. Sadly for Boyd, the Cubs bullpen blew the game in the eighth […]

Keegan Akin Earns First Save
Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Keegan Akin was called upon to hold a one-run lead versus the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. The Orioles took a late lead in this one and already had Yennier Cano pitch in the eighth inning. That being said, Akin was tasked with getting the final three outs. It wasn't easy as […]

Sal Frelick Removed Early on Saturday
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (knee) was removed early during Saturday's game against the Washington Nationals. Frelick was pulled out of the game due to left knee soreness. Afterwards, the Brewers said that his removal from the contest was precautionary. The assumption is that Frelick will undergo further testing. For now, Frelick should be considered […]

Shane Bieber to Make Triple-A Rehab Start Sunday
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday. It'll be Bieber's first start as part of the Toronto organization, which acquired him from the Cleveland Guardians before Thursday's trade deadline. The Blue Jays took a gamble on Bieber, who hasn't pitched in the majors since April […]

Jonathan India Leaves Early After Hit by Pitch
Kansas City Royals infielder/outfielder Jonathan India (elbow/forearm) exited early against the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday after taking a Max Scherzer pitch off the left elbow/forearm. The Royals moved Adam Frazier to second to replace India and brought in Nick Loftin to play left field in the fifth inning. India's now undergoing further evaluation. The […]

Blake Snell Fans Eight, Takes Loss in Return From Injured List
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) made his long-awaited return from the injured list Saturday after missing four months with shoulder inflammation. Facing the Tampa Bay Rays, one of his former teams, Snell tossed five innings of five-hit, three-run ball with eight strikeouts and no walks on 86 pitches (57 strikes). Snell surrendered two […]

Marcelo Mayer to Receive Anti-Inflammation Injection in Wrist
Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer (wrist) will receive an anti-inflammation injection in his right wrist on Saturday, manager Alex Cora announced. "We have to wait three days to see if it works," Cora said. "And then he starts doing baseball activities and see how he reacts to it." With Mayer in limbo for the […]

Derek Hill to Begin Triple-A Rehab Assignment
Miami Marlins outfielder Derek Hill (finger) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday. The Marlins placed Hill on the 10-day injured list on July 22 with a sprained middle finger on his left hand, but it doesn't appear he'll miss much more time. The 29-year-old has hit a woeful .211/.276/.322 with two […]

Evan Carter Placed on 10-Day Injured List
The Texas Rangers announced that they have placed outfielder Evan Carter (back) on the 10-day injured list with back spasms and recalled fellow outfielder Alejandro Osuna from Triple-A Round Rock. Carter is heading to the IL for the second time this year after previously sitting out the end of May with a quad strain. The […]

Josh Jung Out of Lineup Again on Saturday
Texas Rangers third baseman Josh Jung (calf) will sit for the third straight game on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners as he deals with calf soreness. Josh Smith will fill in at the hot corner and lead off versus right-hander Luis Castillo, while Rowdy Tellez will take first and bat seventh. The good news for […]

Evan Carter Sitting Saturday, Could Land on 10-Day Injured List
Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (back) is dealing with back spasms and will not play Saturday against the Seattle Mariners, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Carter may head to the 10-day injured list, but the Rangers haven't made a decision yet. This is a concerning issue for Carter, who has a history of back […]

Max Kranick Undergoes Flexor Tendon Surgery
New York Mets right-hander Max Kranick (elbow) recently underwent surgery to repair his flexor tendon, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. It was previously believed that Kranick would require Tommy John surgery for the second time, so this is positive news for the 28-year-old. While Kranick won't pitch again in 2025, he could return […]

Video: Fantasy Baseball Hitters and Pitchers Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 19 (2025)
The 2025 fantasy baseball season continues with our Week 19 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups. 2025 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and waiver wire advice for hitters that are emerging. Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller breaks down some of his must-have Week 19 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent adds for hitters. These MLB […]

Cade Povich to Start for Orioles on Monday
Baltimore Orioles left-hander Cade Povich (hip) will come off the 15-day injured list to start against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday, interim manager Tony Mansolino announced. It'll be the first start since June 16 for Povich, who has missed a month and a half with inflammation in his left hip. The 25-year-old went 2-5 with […]

Tanner Houck to Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery, according to manager Alex Cora. He'll miss the rest of this season and possibly all of the 2026 campaign as a result. Houck was an All-Star last year, but he was unable to follow up on that performance during a nightmarish, injury-ravaged 2025. […]

Tyler O'Neill Scratched on Saturday
The Baltimore Orioles scratched outfielder Tyler O'Neill (illness) because of an illness on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. Gunnar Henderson will DH in O'Neill's place and hit third, and Luis Vazquez will handle shortstop and occupy the No. 9 position in the lineup. O'Neill struggled mightily earlier in the year and has missed a significant […]

Jeremy Pena Out of Lineup Saturday
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (hamstring) is not in the lineup Saturday against Boston Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler. Carlos Correa will take over at short and hit third, while Ramon Urias will man third base and bat ninth. Pena left Friday's game early with hamstring cramps, but he was confident afterward that he would […]

Antonio Senzatela is Placed on the 15-Day Injured List with a Blister
The Colorado Rockies placed right-handed pitcher Antonio Senzatela (finger) on the 15-day injured list with a right middle finger blister. The designation to the injured list comes one day after he was shelled for eight earned runs in 2/3 of an inning against the Pirates. It is unclear if his blistered finger was the reason […]

Emmet Sheehan to Join Dodgers Six-Man Rotation
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan will join the team's six-man starting rotation going forward and will start on Tuesday in L.A. against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto will go on Sunday in the series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 19)
Another trade deadline has come and gone, which always creates extra excitement and importance on the waiver wire. Whether you're in a daily pickups league or have to wait until Sunday night to see if you won your FAAB bids, the waiver wire is especially important directly following the trade deadline, as plenty of new […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (July 28 - August 3)
Stay abreast of the latest trades and shake-ups as the trade deadline hammers us with our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 18 - Friday, July 28 through Sunday, August 3. This column supplies readers with who is pitching, the opponent, and a confidence/startability score based on a plethora of metrics. Keep us bookmarked for […]

Fantasy Baseball Fallout From the MLB Trade Deadline - Top Ten Deals That Matter (2025)
Thursday's non-waiver trade deadline was one of the more memorable deadlines in recent years and capped off a very active week in Major League Baseball. Some deals are old news by this point, but yesterday's action was fast and furious, and you may have missed a few important moves. If you want to see every […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Risers, Fallers - MLB Trade Deadline Recap (2025)
What an exhilarating MLB trade deadline we had this season. It seems like this was one of the busiest final 36-48 hours of a deadline I can remember. There were not only a large quantity of deals, but there were many quality, exciting deals that will have a big impact this season and long term. […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 19 (August 4 - August 10)
Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! This week, we will focus much of our attention on the bullpen moves that happened before the trade deadline. With Mason Miller, Ryan Helsley, David Bednar, Camilo Doval, and Kyle Finnegan all being traded, there are several closer roles open across the major leagues. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19 (2025)
We've got another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series for Week 19 as we continue the 2025 season into the summer months. Today's article examines injured players, including Shane Bieber, Daulton Varsho, and Ryan Mountcastle, among others. With the 2025 fantasy baseball season starting to enter the dog days of summer, […]

5 Potential Fantasy Baseball Busts for 2nd Half - Hitters to Avoid Down The Stretch?
During the first half of the fantasy baseball season, we saw many hitters emerge as must-start options. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz has become a must-start first baseman, while Pete Crow-Armstrong is an MVP favorite. However, these hot starts often fade by the end of the season. It is crucial to know when to sell […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects Stash List: Ready to Make a Splash for Redraft Leagues (Week 19)
Welcome, friends, to the 2025 MLB season, and my weekly article about fantasy baseball prospects to stash heading into Week 19. Who are the top prospects you need to know for redraft leagues? I failed you last week! It was the first time in nine weeks that we did not get a prospect called up […]