Second Half Breakouts for Fantasy Baseball - Thunder Dan Palyo's "My Guys"

If you correctly predicted the breakouts of Pete Crow-Armstrong, James Wood, or Junior Caminero, then you have to be feeling good about the first half of baseball that they put together. But what about some of the other players who have not lived up to their expectations? One thing that will cost you a league […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Cal Raleigh, Cristopher Sanchez, Gunnar Henderson, Tyler Glasnow, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 16 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at players like Cal Raleigh, Cristopher Sanchez, Gunnar Henderson, and Tyler Glasnow. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller […]

Top-5 MLB Pitching Prospects To Stash For Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues - Week 16 (2025)

Welcome back to our top starting pitcher fantasy baseball prospects to stash for Week 16 of the 2025 MLB season. This week, we saw Joe Boyle continue to operate as a reliever, Cam Schlittler make his MLB debut, and Chase Burns post his best outing of his budding career. In this piece, we will examine […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 16 - Redraft Leagues (2025)

I was ready to say this was a quiet week for hitter call-ups. However, the Astros made a little noise by calling up Brice Matthews on Thursday evening. There are still several good prospects on the precipice of the majors ready to make a fantasy impact. Let's look at a few top prospects to stash […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Part 10

With the All-Star break looming in a few days, and the fact that I am running out of pitchers to break down (I suppose I should have limited myself to three per article), I will conduct another week of statistical analysis instead of individual pitcher breakdowns. Throughout this season, I have been developing my own […]

Second Half Breakouts for Fantasy Baseball - Joey Pollizze's "My Guys"

The first half of the season saw many players break out. Kris Bubic has been one of the most surprising pitchers through the first few months, Jacob Wilson ranks second in all of baseball with a .337 batting average, and James Wood is putting together an all-around breakout campaign. All three of these players have […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 15 (2025)

With the All-Star break looming, it's a great time to catch your breath and evaluate your fantasy baseball team for the stretch run and into the fantasy baseball playoffs, if your league has them. Whether the season has been a rough ride or smooth sailing so far, every smart fantasy baseball manager is constantly watching […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 16)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 16 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 […]

Jac Caglianone, Chandler Simpson, Cole Young - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Risers, Fallers

Welcome to Week 16 and the final installment of RotoBaller's Rookie Report. Last week, we highlighted Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Mick Abel, Cincinnati Reds hurler Chase Burns, and Boston Red Sox top prospect Roman Anthony. This week, our focus shifts to Jac Caglianone, Chandler Simpson, and Cole Young. Each is a top talent in their respective […]

5 Undervalued Hitters and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 15) - Players Who Are Underowned

We're back with five new undervalued hitters and waiver wire pickups in Week 15 of the fantasy baseball season. If you need an outfielder, then this is the week for you! Multiple options offer positional flexibility and perform offensively. Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar just returned from his 80-game PED suspension and, as a result, […]

Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Arsenal Changes for Week 16: Pitch Mix, Velocity, Movement (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my weekly "Starting Pitcher Arsenal Changes" article series for Week 16 of the 2025 fantasy baseball season. We researched 33 starting pitchers, with three more in this column, including two young arms with upside. Today's article will discuss a few starting pitchers who made actionable adjustments, such as a release point […]

MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 15)

Summer is racing by us, and with that, major league teams are starting to promote prospects to their rosters. The following are a few players who should generate interest among fantasy baseball players.  Some look like they will get full-blown chances, while others will eke out scant playing time and a few at-bats to try […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results - Part 8

Welcome to the eighth installment of our Fantasy Baseball Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs article. We continue to trust the expected statistics, and they continue to provide us with the answers to who's real and who isn't. Enjoying the run that Kyle Stowers is on? We told you a month ago he'd stay on track, […]

Florio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report - Snake Bitten D-backs, Frustrating Phillies

The calm before the storm. There was a bullpen shaken up this week by another injury. Others continue to be more of a committee. But there has not been a huge shake-up at the closer position. Not yet at least. The trades are coming and when they do, this position will be turned on its […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Starts From Eury Perez, Ryne Nelson, Trevor Rogers

Welcome back to the "Are You For Real?" series as we dive into Week 15 of the 2025 fantasy baseball season. For those unfamiliar, this is a weekly column where we examine starting pitchers who had surprisingly strong starts over the past week and put them under the microscope to determine whether they're legitimate or […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Fantasy Baseball Hitters Surging Including Ramon Laureano, Austin Hays, Max Muncy, Brooks Baldwin

Welcome to the third rendition of the hitters' version of "Are You For Real?"! I hope you all enjoy the nerdy deep-diving as much as we do! With less than a week until the All-Star Break, it's a great time to find a surging slugger on the waiver wire. As a reminder, we're looking for […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Rookies to Stash and Top Performers for Week 15 (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my Week 15 edition of the top prospect performers. In this week's piece, we will look at two infielders who are emerging as some of the top bats at the Triple-A level. On the pitching side, we will examine a developing arm that is progressing through the minor leagues much quicker than […]

1st Half Fantasy Baseball All-Stars: Will They Keep It Up? Outfielders Edition (Part 2)

The first half of the 2025 Major League season is behind us, and we've seen plenty of exciting players break out so far this season. I've already discussed my first-half infield All-Stars, and now it's time to head to the outfield grass to break down my five outfield first-half All-Stars. There were only two qualifications […]

Second Half Breakouts for Fantasy Baseball - Andy Smith's "My Guys"

With the All-Star break just around the corner, we are officially on the verge of entering the second half of the fantasy baseball season. During the first half, we saw many players break out, including many young stars such as James Wood of the Nationals and Nick Kurtz of the Athletics. However, in this piece, […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Randy Arozarena, Eury Perez, Mookie Betts, Dylan Cease, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 15 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at players like Randy Arozarena, Eury Perez, Mookie Betts, and Dylan Cease. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller […]

Top-5 MLB Pitching Prospects To Stash For Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues - Week 15 (2025)

Welcome back to our top starting pitcher fantasy baseball prospects to stash for Week 15 of the 2025 MLB season. This week, we saw Joe Boyle get the call, but will he see time as a starting pitcher? In this piece, we will check in on some of our recurring names and see if their […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15 (July 7 - July 13)

We are just one week away from the All-Star break! A lot of fantasy leagues combine the next two weeks into one, but for our purposes today, we will just be looking at the games leading up to the break, not any of the games that will take place the weekend after. Our hitter streamers […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 14 (2025)

Even though the All-Star break is over a week away, we've reached the halfway point in the season for all the teams in Major League Baseball. The season has already been a wild ride with some big-time, high-end prospects joining the league and some key players emerging as top contributors. As a result, FAAB budgets […]

5 Undervalued Hitters and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 14) - Players Who Are Underowned

Whether you’re chasing categories, streaming hot bats, or looking to replace some underperformers, Week 14 offers a handful of under-the-radar hitters who can give your lineup a serious boost. Alejandro Kirk continues his impressive season, making him a hot commodity on the catching market. Ceddanne Rafaela is flashing his upside with power-speed potential and eligibility […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 15)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 15 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 […]

Mick Abel, Chase Burns, Roman Anthony - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Risers, Fallers

Welcome to Week 15 of RotoBaller's Rookie Report! Last week, we spotlighted Jacob Misiorowski, Cam Smith, and Nick Kurtz. This time, we’re turning our attention to Mick Abel, Chase Burns, and Roman Anthony, who are all former top prospects who recently made their debuts and have experienced mixed results at the major league level. We’ll […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Part 9

After a week away from the column, I am back, and, as promised, I am going to finish my mid-season review of starting pitchers. This time, however, we will be focusing on those who have taken a step back in one or more of the green flag statistics. Some of these pitchers could be buy-low […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects Stash List: Ready to Make a Splash for Redraft Leagues (Week 15)

Welcome, friends, to the 2025 MLB season, and my weekly article about fantasy baseball prospects to stash heading into Week 15. Who are the top prospects you need to know for redraft leagues? Last week, we saw Colby Thomas and Jack Perkins make their MLB debuts. That makes six straight weeks of a prospect getting the […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Fantasy Baseball Hitters Surging Including Caleb Durbin, Nick Gonzales, Joey Ortiz, Jake Mangum

Last week, Thunder Dan expanded our awesome "Are You For Real" starting pitcher series, originally penned by Elliott Baas, and instead shed some light on a handful of lesser-rostered hitters who have been hot of late. This week, yours truly will be doing the same. In Elliott's original series, he examines three pitchers who posted […]