When Will Shane McClanahan, Spencer Arrighetti, Ketel Marte Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Fantasy managers have already seen several high-end fantasy assets hit the injured list. Even though we are just five weeks into the long fantasy baseball season, several top players have been sidelined for a significant portion of the opening month. In this piece, we will analyze the latest updates on Tampa Bay left-handed pitcher Shane […]

When Is Andrew Painter Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 5 Update)

Philadelphia Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter did not pitch in a minor league game during both the 2023 and 2024 seasons. After injuring his elbow in spring training in 2023, Painter underwent Tommy John surgery later that summer. As a result, it has been a while since the Phillies have seen their up-and-coming pitcher throw in […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Nick Kurtz, Andrew Painter, Coby Mayo

Fantasy managers have already seen top prospects make an impact early in the season. Detroit Tigers pitcher Jackson Jobe has a 2.70 ERA across four starts, Boston Red Sox infielder Kristian Campbell is hitting .305 with three home runs and 10 RBI, and Minnesota Twins utility specialist Luke Keaschall was hitting .368 with three extra-base […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Pete Crow-Armstrong, Andrew Heaney, Anthony Volpe, Devin Williams, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 5 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll be taking a look at names like Pete Crow-Armstrong, Andrew Heaney, Anthony Volpe, Devin Williams, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a […]

CJ Cup Byron Nelson PGA Expert Roundtable and Survey (Premium)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hello, RotoBallers, and thanks for joining us for the 2025 CJ Cup Byron Nelson Premium RotoBaller Expert DFS Roundtable! We're offering this article each week as part of our PGA Premium subscription, and we hope that you will find it useful. This gives readers […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Risers, Fallers and Buys/Sells - Chris Clegg's Outlooks for Week 5

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my dynasty fantasy baseball risers, fallers, and buys/sells for Week 5 of the 2025 MLB season. As April comes to a close, sample sizes have begun to stabilize, and there is less noise in the samples. Prospects are getting the call to majors, and there is plenty to discuss. Today's dynasty article […]

When Is Bubba Chandler Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 5 Update)

Pittsburgh Pirates top starting pitching prospect Bubba Chandler continues to impress in the minors. The third-round pick from 2021 is still just 22 years old but is quickly establishing himself as one of the top pitching prospects in the game. He could be a key addition for the Pirates this summer and give the team even […]

When Is Jordan Lawlar Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 5 Update)

Arizona Diamondbacks top prospect Jordan Lawlar continues to post great numbers in Triple-A and is making a strong case that he's ready to join the MLB roster. After battling injuries the last few seasons, he has been healthy and productive so far in 2025, and he could get his chance to have a long-awaited breakout […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 5

The first month of the Major League season is in the books, and we've already received plenty of notable prospect promotions. Some of these prospects have hit the ground running and impacted fantasy teams, while others scuffled and were optioned back to Triple-A. Over the last week, Nick Kurtz got the call, and Agustin Ramírez […]

Don't Drop Them - Players to Hold for Fantasy Baseball Week 5

Even four weeks of a fantasy baseball season is a small sample from which to make conclusions. Our fantasy baseball rosters might be feeling the impact of players who have started slowly, but the season is long, and we are only less than one-sixth of the way through it. When injuries or slow starts hit, […]

Five Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Dynasty Gems In Low-A

Top prospects are some of the most valuable commodities you can have on your dynasty roster, but once they're at the top of prospect lists, it's likely too late to try and acquire them for a reasonable price. One of the best ways to gain an edge in your dynasty leagues is by monitoring the […]

PGA Course Preview for the 2025 CJ Cup Byron Nelson: Scouting the Routing

After a one-week hiatus for my least favorite event of the season, we're back in full force for another one of my bottom three! Jokes aside, TPC Craig Ranch will take a lot of flack for its rather featureless layout, but for golf bettors, any course that has yielded three winners from above 80-1 on […]

Preferred Lines Golf Betting Podcast - 2025 CJ Cup Byron Nelson Picks and Preview

Joe Idone (@TourPicks) digs into the 2025 golf season with a brand-new episode of Preferred Lines! Joe dives into the top betting picks on the board for the CJ Cup Byron Nelson this week in Texas. Be sure to subscribe to the Preferred Lines YouTube Channel, part of RotoBaller Radio's Podcast Network. Like and Subscribe to […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Starts From Jake Irvin, Simeon Woods Richardson, Jose Quintana

Welcome back to the "Are You For Real?" series as we dive into Week 5 of the 2025 fantasy baseball season. For those who are not familiar, this is a weekly column where we take a look at starting pitchers who had surprisingly good starts over the past week and put them under the microscope […]

Updated 2025 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Post-NFL Draft - Travis Hunter, Omarion Hampton, Colston Loveland, Matthew Golden, RJ Harvey, more

The 2025 NFL Draft is officially in the rear-view mirror, which means the thick of dynasty rookie drafts is here! Below you will find the updated 2025 fantasy football rookie rankings after the NFL Draft, updated as of April 2025, and ranks the top 100 NFL rookies. Where do players like Travis Hunter, Omarion Hampton, […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (April 28 - May 4)

We've got a month's worth of action to lean on as we gain confidence in this season's surroundings, which helps fuel our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 5- Monday, April 28 through Sunday, May 4. We hope you're off and running to a strong position in the early going! Bookmark us for every start/sit […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 5 (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to yet another installment of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 5 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we list the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players worth stashing in your leagues, including names like Ronald Acuna Jr., Jordan Westburg, Brandon Woodruff, and more. Whether […]

Today's NHL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (4/29/25)

Welcome, RotoBallers! My name is Brandon, and I'll be writing both The First-Serve and The Kick-Off for tennis and soccer. The NHL season has entered the land of Lord Stanley, which means it's time to sharpen our skills and partake in NHL DFS! As always, I'll give you the best tools to succeed and the […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 5? (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players. Each week of the fantasy baseball season, we will analyze which players are in a major slump at the plate and on the mound. We'll then determine if fantasy managers should be dropping, holding, or selling these players heading into the following week.  In this article, […]

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

Welcome back to our top starting pitcher fantasy baseball prospects to stash for Week 5 of the 2025 MLB season. With injuries beginning to pile up in the major leagues, several pitching prospects are on the brink of receiving the call. This week, two of our top stash options took a slight step back at […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Austin Hays, Caleb Durbin, Roman Anthony, Luke Weaver, Zebby Matthews, more

The calendar page officially flips to May next week as we are a month into the MLB season. At RotoBaller HQ, we scour the waiver wire and help you prioritize who to add with our Week 5 of the MLB season -- April 28th - May 4th. The list includes the top 100 hitters and […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/29/2025)

We have a massive slate of games with all 30 teams in action today. We have some good hitting ballparks and environments with weather that make this an elite slate for hunting home runs. We will focus on park factor, weather, and matchups against pitchers, including handiness, pitch mix, and arm angle. I will provide […]

They Took Who? NFL Teams That Drafted The Wrong Player (2025)

NFL teams spend months upon months preparing for the draft. Between scouting players, conducting interviews, and developing their big board, every team puts itself in the best position to hit on as many picks as possible. However, not every selection will pan out. For some picks, it may take a while to determine whether they […]

2025 NFL Draft Instant Reaction: Round 1 Winners and Losers For Fantasy Football

The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft didn't have many surprises at first. However, as the round went on and more picks were made, football fans were met with a bunch of shocking picks. Thursday's selections shook things up across the league, resulting in newly arranged depth charts and an exciting cluster of positional […]

5 Fantasy Football Running Back Bust Candidates - Veteran RBs To Avoid in 2025 Drafts

Running back turnover is common in the NFL. The position has a short shelf life and is generally easily replaceable, save for a few elite players. As such, teams will often employ a running back by committee approach by repeatedly drafting and signing young options. With such a strong running back draft class on its […]

2025 NFL Draft Winners - 13 Dynasty Fantasy Football Risers at All Positions

The NFL Draft sends shockwaves through the dynasty fantasy football landscape. If too much new competition for targets and carries comes in, the value of your players could tank. But if a better supporting cast steps up alongside your guy, they could rise significantly. In this year's NFL Draft, we saw a little bit of […]

Champ or Chump: Nick Kurtz and Sandy Alcantara Fantasy Baseball Outlooks

Fantasy managers need diverse skill sets to succeed in today's game. Top prospects can make a huge fantasy impact, but even mediocre names are frequently hyped up, and prospect lists don't emphasize the same need for immediate gratification that fantasy managers do. Is Nick Kurtz worthy of a roster spot? Figuring out when to cut […]

Matchday 15 Preview: 2024-2025 UCL Fantasy Picks and Top Captaincy Tips

Matchday 14 of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League delivered thrilling action, highlighted by Serhou Guirassy scoring a hat-trick in Dortmund's 3-1 victory over FC Barcelona and Arsenal defeating defending champions Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate. The semi-finals are set! As we witness the final four teams square off for the Champions League trophy. Matchday 15 […]

10 Fantasy Football Quarterback ADP Risers and Fallers - 2025 NFL Draft Analysis and Impact

The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books, and after a slew of trades, surprise picks, and draft-day free-falls, the fantasy football landscape for the upcoming season is now a lot clearer. No position was affected more than quarterback, and now we have a picture of how each signal caller’s arsenal is shaping up for […]