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 […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 16? (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players. Every week of the fantasy season, we determine what fantasy managers should do with slumping players. These players have not been strong fantasy options in recent weeks and have seen their rostership drop in all formats.  As we head into the All-Star break, we […]

Champ or Chump: David Peterson and Jacob Misiorowski Fantasy Baseball Outlooks

All-Stars aren't a fantasy category, but it still feels great when your roster has more than your rivals. Granted, all All-Stars aren't equal for this purpose. If Aaron Judge didn't perform like an All-Star, his fantasy managers would likely be in trouble. Similarly, an All-Star first half doesn't necessarily translate to fantasy production in the […]

Top 100 Fantasy Baseball Prospects - Dynasty Rankings for Non-Debuted Prospects (July Updates)

Some exciting content news for you dynasty baseball fans -- my Top 100 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings will now be updated monthly as a recurring series, and today I'm back with my updated rankings for July. The prospect rankings update will usually come a little later in the month, but I wanted to get out […]

Week 16 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Brady House, Bubba Chandler, Kevin Ginkel, Cam Schlittler, Brice Matthews, Grant Taylor

The MLB All-Star break has officially arrived as the regular season takes a small break and won't have any games until Friday. Everyone gets to enjoy the Home Run Derby and the All-Star Game in the meantime. However, the next few days will be a pivotal point of the season for adding players and stashing […]

Juan Morillo Optioned To Triple-A Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Juan Morillo was optioned to Triple-A Reno on Monday. The Diamondbacks have suffered numerous bullpen injuries this season. Despite this, the 26-year-old flamethrower was sent down after posting a 4.94 ERA with a 1.72 WHIP and a 23.0% strikeout rate in his first 27 1/3 innings pitched at the big-league level. […]

Oneil Cruz Ties Home Run Derby Distance Record

While he did not win, Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz drew plenty of attention in Monday's T-Mobile Home Run Derby in Atlanta. The 26-year-old, who is known for impacting the ball harder than almost anyone, led the first round with 21 HR. This included a 513-foot blast hit at 118 MPH. The shot tied the […]

Cal Raleigh Wins 2025 Home Run Derby

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh continued his elite power surge on Monday, taking home the trophy in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby in Atlanta. With his dad as the pitcher and his younger brother as the catcher, Raleigh became the first catcher and switch-hitter to win the Derby. The 28-year-old barely made it out of […]

Adrian Del Castillo Homers Twice, Drives in Six

Arizona Diamondbacks catching prospect Adrian Del Castillo had a big day at the plate on Sunday for Triple-A Reno, going 4-for-5 with two doubles, two home runs, and six RBI. The D-backs' sixth-ranked prospect came off of the IL at the beginning of July after missing a couple of weeks with a back injury, but […]

Andrew Painter Allows Two Home Runs, Strikes Out Four in Latest Start

Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Andrew Painter allowed three earned runs on six hits, including two home runs, but did not walk a batter and struck out four in five innings for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday. The Phils' top prospect (MLB No. 9) began the year with a 3.18 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, a 20.5 percent […]

Ryan Ward Named Pacific Coast League Player of the Week

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Ryan Ward earned Pacific Coast League Player of the Week honors for the week of July 7-13. The 27-year-old went 9-for-21 (.429) with four doubles, a triple, and one home run, along with six RBI, four runs scored, and a 6:3 BB:K in six games for Triple-A Oklahoma City. The […]

Bryce Eldridge Sent on Rehab Assignment with ACL Giants

San Francisco Giants first base prospect Bryce Eldridge (hamstring) was sent on a minor league rehab assignment on Monday with the team's Arizona Complex League affiliate. The Giants' top-ranked prospect suffered a moderate right hamstring strain and hasn't played in a game since June 21. The 6-foot-7 slugger began the year at Double-A and hit […]

Spencer Jones Belts Seventh Triple-A Home Run

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones belted his seventh Triple-A home run for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a 1-for-4 day at the plate on Sunday. The Yankees' second-ranked prospect has flourished since being promoted in late June, slashing .362/.426/.776 through 14 games at Triple-A. The 24-year-old is slashing .296/.399/.639 with 23 home runs and 16 steals on […]

Twins Acquire Noah Davis From Dodgers

The Minnesota Twins acquired right-hander Noah Davis from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday in exchange for cash considerations, according to The Athletic's Dan Hayes. Davis will report to Triple-A St. Paul. The 28-year-old former 11th-round selection in 2018 by the Cincinnati Reds out of UC Santa Barbara appeared in five games in relief for […]

Justin Verlander Enters All-Star Break With Zero Wins

San Francisco Giants right-hander Justin Verlander enters this week's All-Star break with an 0-7 record, 4.70 ERA (4.16 FIP) and a 1.42 WHIP with 67 strikeouts and 26 walks in 76 2/3 innings over his 15 starts in his first year with the team. The 42-year-old future Hall of Famer and three-time Cy Young winner […]

Sandy Alcantara No Longer a Trade Chip?

Miami Marlins right-hander Sandy Alcantara might not be traded this summer if he continues to struggle, writes USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale. It's been a disaster for Alcantara, who missed all of 2024 while recovering from Tommy John surgery. The 29-year-old two-time All-Star and former National League Cy Young winner has given up 19 earned […]

Jeremy Pena Doing Light Baseball Activities

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (ribs) said he has done light hitting, fielding and running, but he's unclear of a specific timetable for his return, according to the Houston Chronicle's Matt Kawahara. "I don't have an idea yet. But we're moving in the right direction. I'm very happy with the progress we're making, so we'll […]

Adrian Houser has Become Viable Trade Chip

Chicago White Sox right-hander Adrian Houser has become a viable trade chip this summer before the July 31 deadline, as he's gone 5-2 with a nice 1.56 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 39:18 K:BB in 57 2/3 innings over his nine starts since joining the Pale Hose. Houser has a chip on his shoulder after being […]

Julio Urias Wants to Continue his Career

Free-agent left-hander Julio Urias' suspension is set to end this Wednesday, and his agent, Scott Boras, said his client "still has every intention to continue his career." Urias is the only player in MLB history that has been suspended twice for violating the league's policy on domestic violence and sexual assault. It's believed that multiple […]

Sale of Rays Expected to be Finalized in September

The sale of the Tampa Bay Rays from current owner Stu Sternberg to a group led by Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski for roughly $1.7 billion has been agreed to in principle and is expected to be finalized as early as September, according to a person briefed on the process. The Rays are expected to remain […]

Rays Listening to Offers for Taj Bradley

USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale writes that the Tampa Bay Rays are listening to offers for right-handed starter Taj Bradley and are officially open for business after acquiring reliever Bryan Baker from the Baltimore Orioles recently. The Rays really limped to the All-Star break and are now sitting at 50-47, in fourth place in the […]

Charlie Morton, Tomoyuki Sugano Expected to be Traded

Barring a dramatic winning streak after this week's All-Star break, USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale writes that the Baltimore Orioles are expected to trade right-handers Charlie Morton and Tomoyuki Sugano. Additionally, right-hander Zach Eflin (back) will immediately become trade bait for contending teams in search of pitching help when he makes his return from the […]

Braves Making Marcell Ozuna, Raisel Iglesias Available at Trade Deadline

The Atlanta Braves are making designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, closer Raisel Iglesias and a few others available before the July 31 trade deadline, according to USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale. However, the Braves don't have any intentions of trading any player under a multi-year contract, at least not until the offseason. Ozuna has 10-and-5 rights, […]

Blue Jays Have Shown Interest in Zac Gallen

General managers around baseball think that the Toronto Blue Jays could be one of the most aggressive teams at this year's trade deadline since this could be their best chance for a World Series run since 1993. USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale reports that the Blue Jays are searching for a front-line starting pitcher and […]

Mariners Intrested in Reunion With Eugenio Suarez

USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale reports that the Seattle Mariners have interest in reuniting with Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez after they traded him to Arizona back in November of 2023. Nightengale also reports that Seattle has interest in D-backs first baseman Josh Naylor as they look to boost their offense in the second […]

Diamondbacks Will be Sellers at the Trade Deadline

USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale writes that the Arizona Diamondbacks, who enter this week's All-Star break with a 47-50 record, will definitely be sellers at this year's trade deadline, according to rival executives. "I don't see a world they don't sell," one general manager said. "They have so many holes, and so many free agents." […]

Phillies Looking to Acquire Jhoan Duran or Griffin Jax

USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale writes that the Philadelphia Phillies have been extensively scouting Minnesota Twins relievers Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax and are hoping to acquire at least one of them by the July 31 trade deadline. Nightengale adds that the Twins are drawing strong interest from the Detroit Tigers, Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles […]

Ronny Mauricio Working on Plate Discipline

New York Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio is hitting just .237/.311/.409 with four home runs on the season in 93 at-bats, but he has a .797 OPS in his last 15 games. Mauricio has a very high ceiling and hits the ball very hard when he makes contact, but his main flaw has been to chase […]

Carson Spiers has Mixed Results in Third Rehab Start

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Carson Spiers (shoulder) made his third minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on Sunday and had mixed results, tossing 3 2/3 scoreless innings on one hit allowed versus Triple-A Columbus. Spiers also managed to fan five batters, but he also gave out four free passes and threw 39 of his 72 pitches […]