Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Report for Week 9 (2025)

Injuries, recoveries, saves, blown saves...suspensions! It was another predictably unpredictable week in the bullpens of Major League Baseball. The deeper we get into the baseball season, the more things seem to make sense in some bullpens while others go completely awry. Is there a new closer in Chicago? Is there finally a change in Texas? […]

Fantasy Baseball Buy Low Candidates: Expected Stat Underperformers - The Tortured No Hits Department

"I think some things I never say, like, 'Who uses Torpedo Bats anyway?'" Baseball can be a fickle beast. You can hit the ball perfectly on the barrel, and it's hit right at a defender and is caught. You can check swing and hit a dribbler a few feet in front of home plate and […]

5 Undervalued Hitters and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 8) - Players That Are Underowned

As the fantasy baseball season rolls on, the waiver wire remains crucial for managers looking to gain an edge. While stars dominate headlines, it’s often the undervalued hitters -- those quietly producing without much fanfare -- who can make the difference in tight matchups. Players like Ezequiel Tovar and Austin Hays are heating up, while […]

Fantasy Baseball Week 9 Injury Report - Updates on Alex Bregman, Cole Ragans, Yordan Alvarez, Mike Trout, Byron Buxton, Shohei Ohtani, more

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my fantasy baseball injury report for May 25. 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 Shohei Ohtani, Alex Bregman, Cole Ragans, Yordan Alvarez, and more Injuries are an unfortunate part of the game, but […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/25/2025)

Sunday continues a great long weekend of baseball with a full 15-game schedule and all 30 teams ready to take the field. With baseball all day long, there are plenty of exciting ways to get in on the action, and one of the most fun ways to flex your knowledge is by chasing some home […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects Stash List: Ready to Make a Splash for Redraft Leagues (Week 9)

Welcome, friends, to the 2025 MLB season, and my weekly article about fantasy baseball prospects to stash heading into Week 9. Who are the top prospects you need to know for redraft leagues? I have you covered with names like Jac Caglianone, Shay Whitcomb, Andrew Painter, and more! Winning in a fantasy baseball redraft league requires […]

3 Impressive Fantasy Baseball Breakout Pitchers - Shane Smith, Logan Henderson, Mick Abel

Since we're almost two full months into the season, almost every fantasy baseball team is looking to add some depth to their starting rotation. As the season goes on, though, there are also many pitchers stepping up and emerging as potential fantasy options. Some of those players don't have staying power, while others emerge as […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (May 19 - May 25)

We're rolling strong through the month of May and not letting up for a moment with our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 8- Monday, May 19 through Sunday, May 25. Are you attacking the right categories and snagging a couple of fun stashes for the future? Make sure you've bookmarked us for every start/sit […]

Video: Fantasy Baseball Hitters and Pitchers Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 9 (2025)

The 2025 fantasy baseball season continues with our Week 9 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 9 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent adds for hitters. These MLB […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Analysis: Buyer Beware for Week 9? (2025)

Welcome back to Week 9 of the Buyer Beware waiver wire series, in which we analyze some of the popular names being recommended and provide a questioning, critical perspective. It’s the week of underwhelming prospect call-ups! We have a pitcher that Pirates fans wish was named Bubba and a former top outfielder prospect fallen on […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 9)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 9 of the 2025 MLB season. The focus of this article is to highlight players who could be on the verge of a breakout, citing current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average and isolated power (ISO). You will also find […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Week 9 (2025)

It's crazy that we are already two months into the fantasy baseball season. It has been a wild start to the year, and things will only get tougher for fantasy managers as we head into the summer months. Therefore, now is the perfect time to start making some trades in your fantasy leagues.  In this […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 9 - Redraft Leagues (2025)

The biggest hitting prospect call-up news this week was in Chicago, where Matt Shaw was called back to the majors, and Moises Ballesteros was sent back down to Triple-A when Ian Happ returned from the IL. There are still quite a few prospects on the precipice of the majors that will make an impact for fantasy this season, hopefully in […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Part 4

This week, we will focus on a group of pitchers in the 50-70% rostership band, so there shouldn't be any confusion about the use of the term "breakout." These pitchers have not been highly successful fantasy performers in the past, but they are all on the cusp of becoming one this season. The other term […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 8 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success in 2025?

Even though we are in the second month of the regular season, fantasy managers have seen several high-end pitchers hit the injured list. During the first seven weeks of the season, Logan Gilbert (elbow), Blake Snell (shoulder), Tyler Glasnow (shoulder), and Cole Ragans (groin) are just a few of the high-upside pitchers on the shelf. […]

Matt Shaw, Luke Keaschall, Agustin Ramirez - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Risers, Fallers

Welcome to the newest edition of RotoBaller’s Rookie Report — your trusted source for tracking the progress of MLB’s most exciting up-and-comers. In this issue, we’re focusing on three players who’ve recently made the leap to the majors or retain rookie status heading into the 2025 season. Last time, we took a closer look at […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 8)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 8 of the 2025 MLB season. I don't know anyone who has not been impacted by player injuries this year. Now we are also dealing with ineffective players; those guys we drafted who may not be coming through for us. […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results: Part 2

The search for hidden gems never stops in the world of fantasy sports. For fantasy baseball, it's undoubtedly helpful to detect positive and negative regression with players so you know who you can trust the rest of the season and who you can sell high on to another manager that will bite. Eight weeks in, […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/24/2025)

Home run bets are not for the timid! Predicting long balls isn't as easy as you might think, but when you hit on one at long odds, it's a pretty great feeling and an immediate big boost to the bankroll. We bet on long balls every day here at RotoBaller, and today's MLB games provide […]

Starting Pitcher Arsenal Changes - Pitch Mix Analysis for Fantasy Baseball (Week 9)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my weekly "Starting Pitcher Arsenal Changes" article series for Week 9 of the 2025 fantasy baseball season. We researched 24 starting pitchers so far, with three more in this column, two of which flashed ace-like skills and outcomes in 2024. Today's article will discuss a few starting pitchers who made actionable […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Saturday 5/24/2025)

It's a beautiful day for baseball across this great land of ours, and I couldn't resist the opportunity to bring you some more NRFI (no run first inning) bets for this Saturday's slate of action. I have five spots circled today where I think we can wager on a scoreless first frame. I'll give you […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/24/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have an eight-game slate on DraftKings and a seven-game slate on FanDuel as our MLB main for today. The only difference is that FanDuel has elected not to have the Orioles/Red Sox game that was postponed yesterday for today's slate. Other than that, it is business as usual. Let's dive in! […]

Termarr Johnson Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Outlook - Prospect Fundamentals Focus

Pittsburgh Pirates middle infield prospect Termarr Johnson is next up in a series in which I examine the evolution of the pro offensive fundamentals of 2022 MLB Draft signees from the high school class. Johnson was touted out of the Georgia prep ranks and national invite showcase circuit as a 70 grade, or double plus, […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/23/25)

We have a 12-game slate on DraftKings and 11 games on FanDuel, with DK including the second game of the Boston-Baltimore doubleheader. There is no shortage of great plays, both on the mound and in the batter's box, so let's get your process started by identifying some of the top plays for this Friday night […]

H2H Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Trea Turner, Bryce Harper, Cody Bellinger, Logan Henderson, Jordan Romano

The fantasy baseball season rolls on, and rankings have seen a significant shift since the start of the 2025 campaign, meaning you must be proactive to turn your season around or stay on track. To help you prepare, below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated H2H points league fantasy baseball rankings and tiers heading […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Friday 5/23/2025)

We've got a full slate of games on Friday, so it's time to bring you my best NRFI bets today and bonus bets. We'll try to go 4-0 on our NRFI picks, ranging from -125 to -160 odds. There are a few intriguing spots for scoreless first innings today. We've got a projected pitcher's duel […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/23/2025)

We have a solid Friday slate as always, with a full complement of games to choose from. Our focus today will be on bats in favorable matchups and optimal hitting conditions, whether that is due to the park, matchup, or weather conditions. We have five hitters in five different games tonight. I will provide my […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Logan Henderson, Matt Shaw, Jake Burger, Robert Hassell, David Bednar, Nick Kurtz

Memorial Day weekend has arrived, and we are just over a week from June starting. The first half of the MLB season will be here before we know it, and it's time to begin scouting the waiver wire for potential pickups to boost your fantasy teams. At RotoBaller HQ, we rank who to prioritize in […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Nick Kurtz, Riley Greene, Brice Turang, Corbin Burnes, more

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The fantasy baseball season doesn't sleep, so let's get to another edition of Nick Mariano's updated 2025 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) heading into Week 9. Use these rest-of-season roto league rankings to identify risers and fallers from preseason rankings and identify potential buy and sell […]