MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/31/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We are on the final day of August, which means we are just one month away from October baseball! It's an early slate for us on the West Coast, so let's dive into this last Sunday MLB slate without the NFL! DraftKings has a nine-game slate, and FanDuel has added the Cardinals/Reds […]

Trevor Rogers Continues Dominant Run in Win

Baltimore Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers (8-2) continued an incredible run and notched his eighth win of the season in an 11-1 drubbing of the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. Rogers recorded his fourth straight start of seven-inning, one-run ball and allowed five hits with no walks and five strikeouts. That's now nine quality starts in […]

Bryan Abreu Melts Down in Loss

Houston Astros reliever Bryan Abreu turned in a rare poor performance in a 4-1 defeat against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday. Abreu fell to 3-4 on the season after surrendering three earned runs on four hits and two walks (two strikeouts) in two-thirds of an inning. The Astros called on Abreu to pitch the […]

Jeff Hoffman Hammered in Loss

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman (8-6) took his sixth loss of the year in a 4-1 game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Hoffman entered a 1-1 contest in the top of the ninth inning and proceeded to allow back-to-back home runs to Jackson Chourio and Christian Yelich. Hoffman went on to give up […]

Jackson Chourio Slugs Clutch Homer in Return From Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio returned from the injured list on Saturday and hit a key home run in a 4-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. With the game tied 1-1, Chourio led off the top of the ninth inning and took Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman deep to give the Brewers a lead […]

Chris Sale Stellar in Return From Injury

Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale didn't miss a beat in his first start in over two months on Saturday. Although the Braves lost 3-2 to the Philadelphia Phillies, Sale didn't factor into the decision in his return from a fractured rib cage. The 36-year-old southpaw limited the Phillies to one run on three hits while […]

Pavin Smith Likely Out for Season

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman/designated hitter Pavin Smith (quadriceps) is likely to miss the rest of the season, manager Torey Lovullo said. Smith went on the 10-day injured list on Aug. 28 with a strained left quadriceps, and with the D-backs' season nearing an end, it doesn't appear he'll have enough time to make it back. […]

Aroldis Chapman Agrees to Contract Extension

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman has agreed to a one-year contract extension with the organization on Saturday. He'll get a one-year, $13.3 million extension that includes a mutual option for the 2027 season. Chapman has been outstanding with a 1.04 ERA, 0.67 WHIP, and a 74/14 K/BB ratio with 26 saves this season. […]

Tyler Phillips Earns Third Save

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Tyler Phillips was called upon to hold a three-run lead versus the New York Mets on Saturday. Both Ronny Henriquez and Calvin Faucher were already used earlier in the game. That being said, Phillips was given a save chance and made the most of it. He tossed a scoreless inning, allowing […]

Juan Soto Homers Twice in Loss

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto did a little bit of everything during Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins. He started his day off by getting hit by a pitch in the first inning. He would walk in the second frame, steal second base, and score a run. Soto took right-hander Edward Cabrera deep for […]

Abner Uribe Records Fourth Save

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Abner Uribe was called upon in the bottom of the ninth inning after his team took the lead in the top half of the inning. Uribe was handed a three-run lead and needed only 13 pitches to close down this game. He allowed a hit, but Uribe tossed a scoreless inning […]

Nick Kurtz Avoids Serious Injury

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz (oblique) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers. Kurtz was forced to make an early exit on Friday due to an oblique injury. Luckily, the MRI came back clean and Kurtz has avoided any major injuries. A's manager Mark Kotsay said he's hopeful […]

Matt Shaw Retreats to the Bench

Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Shaw will head to the bench after starting in five straight games. He has struggled with only two hits over his last three games. The rookie infielder could use a day off to get his […]

Jordan Beck Heads to the Bench

Colorado Rockies outfielder Jordan Beck is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Beck will get a rare day off on Saturday after starting in nine straight games. He's looking like he could use a day off after going 2-for-19 over his last five games. It has been an […]

Nick Kurtz Absent on Saturday

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz (oblique) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers. This doesn't come as a surprise after Kurtz was forced to make an early exit from Friday's game due to right-oblique soreness. After the game, A's manager Mark Kotsay said Kurtz will likely undergo additional […]

Javier Baez to Rest on Saturday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Javier Baez is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Kansas City Royals. This appears to be a routine rest day for Baez who has sat out in three of the last five games. Baez went 1-for-9 in the two games that he did play in during that […]

Kyle Hart to Pitch on Sunday

San Diego Padres pitcher Kyle Hart will take the mound for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Twins. It's unclear if Hart will be making a traditional start or be used as a bulk reliever in an opener situation. Regardless, Hart is unlikely to offer much fantasy value considering he has struggled in the big leagues […]

Cal Quantrill Shifting to Bullpen

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Cal Quantrill will make the shift to the bullpen, according to manager Brian Snitker. Quantrill appears to be the odd man out with Chris Sale (ribs) returning from the injured list. The right-hander hasn't made this a difficult decision for the Braves as he's allowed 12 earned runs across eight innings […]

Dane Myers Exits Early on Saturday

Miami Marlins outfielder Dane Myers (side) left early against the New York Mets on Saturday with discomfort in his right side, Stephen Strom of Fox Sports 940 reports. After Myers struck out in his lone at-bat in the top of the first inning, the Marlins replaced him with Jakob Marsee in the bottom half of […]

Giancarlo Stanton Resting on Saturday

New York Yankees designated hitter/outfielder Giancarlo Stanton will take a seat on Saturday against Chicago White Sox right-hander Shane Smith. The Yankees will go with Cody Bellinger (right field) and Jasson Dominguez (left) as their corner outfielders, while Aaron Judge will DH. Stanton is sitting after starting back-to-back games in right field. The Yankees will […]

Michael King Pitches Four-Inning Sim Game, Nearing Return

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King (knee) threw four innings in a simulated game on Friday and is on the verge of returning to the team's rotation. The Padres could activate King from the 15-day injured list during their Sept. 1-3 series against the Baltimore Orioles. King has been on the shelf since Aug. 14 […]

Michael Soroka Making Progress, Could Return in Multi-Inning Role

Chicago Cubs right-hander Michael Soroka (shoulder) will throw live batting practice on Sept. 2, and if that goes well, he could embark on a rehab assignment in the minors. Soroka has been on the 15-day injured list since Aug. 5 with a shoulder strain, an injury he suffered in his first start as a Cub […]

Ronny Simon Goes on 10-Day Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed outfielder Ronny Simon (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list with a dislocated left shoulder and recalled infielder/outfielder Cam Devanney from Triple-A Indianapolis. Simon suffered the injury as a pinch runner on Friday when he slid into home to score a run in a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox. […]

Gabriel Arias Not in Lineup on Saturday

Cleveland Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias (wrist) is out of the lineup Saturday against Seattle Mariners right-hander Logan Gilbert. Brayan Rocchio will take over at short and bat ninth. Arias left the Guardians' 5-4 win over the Mariners on Friday after starter George Kirby hit him in the right wrist with a 94.7 mph sinker in […]

Andrew Heaney Released

The Pittsburgh Pirates have released left-hander Andrew Heaney, who went through waivers unclaimed after the team designated him for assignment on Tuesday. Heaney joined the Pirates on a one-year, $5.25 million contract over the winter, and it looked like a wise investment for a few months. The 34-year-old owned a 3.33 ERA after his 14th […]

Cam Devanney Recalled

The Pittsburgh Pirates have called up utility player Cam Devanney from Triple-A Indianapolis, according to Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. They're likely to place outfielder Ronny Simon (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Simon injured his left shoulder in the Pirates' 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday. […]

Francisco Alvarez Back in Triple-A Lineup on Saturday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (finger, thumb) is back in the lineup for Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Alvarez suffered a sprained UCL in his right thumb on Aug. 17 and began a rehab assignment on Wednesday, but he exited his first game early after fracturing his left pinkie […]

Payton Tolle's Next Start to be Determined

The Boston Red Sox are unsure if left-handed pitching prospect Payton Tolle will make his next start on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians, manager Alex Cora told the media. Because Tolle isn't accustomed to pitching on four days' rest, the Red Sox could wait until later in the week to give him the ball again. […]

Nathaniel Lowe Reinstated, Not in Lineup on Saturday

The Boston Red Sox have reinstated first baseman Nathaniel Lowe (personal) from the paternity list and optioned infielder Nick Sogard to Triple-A Worcester. However, Lowe is out of the lineup for the third game in a row on Saturday. Romy Gonzalez will play first base and bat sixth against Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Johan Oviedo. Lowe […]