Thairo Estrada Remains Sidelined on Sunday

Colorado Rockies infielder Thairo Estrada (thumb) remains out of the starting nine on Sunday when the Rockies conclude a series against the Cincinnati Reds. Estrada has been dealing with a thumb injury since July 7. This is Estrada's fifth-straight sitting out. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as the Rockies may opt to […]

Jake Burger Scratched on Sunday

Texas Rangers infielder Jake Burger (quadriceps) has been scratched from Sunday's lineup. Burger was initially expected to rejoin the starting nine on Sunday after sitting out on Saturday with a quadriceps injury. However, the team will opt to exercise caution and keep him out for the final game of the first half. Instead, Alejandro Osuna […]

Ivan Herrera Back in Action on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (hamstring) has been activated off the 10-day injured list and is in Sunday's lineup when they conclude a series against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday afternoon. The backstop has been out of action with a Grade 2 hamstring strain since June 20. While Herrera was not expected to return […]

James Wood Out Against Brewers

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood will head to the bench for Sunday's series finale on the road in Milwaukee versus Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta. Alex Call draws into the starting lineup in left field and will hit second against Peralta. The Nats will give Wood a day off heading into next week's All-Star break after […]

Reese Olson to Open Second Half of Season and Start on Friday

The Detroit Tigers' tentative plan for the second half of the season, which begins on Friday, July 18, in Texas against the Rangers, is for right-hander Reese Olson to open the series on Friday and left-hander Tarik Skubal to go on Sunday in the series finale. If right-hander Casey Mize doesn't pitch in the All-Star […]

Andrew Vaughn Resting on Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Andrew Vaughn is getting the day off in Sunday's series finale against the visiting Washington Nationals at American Family Field. Jake Bauers will make the start at first base and will bat sixth against Nationals right-hander Jake Irvin. After flaming out with the Chicago White Sox as a former first-round pick, […]

Sean Manaea Reinstated From Injured List

The New York Mets announced on Sunday that they reinstated left-hander Sean Manaea (elbow, oblique) from the 60-day injured list and optioned right-hander Austin Warren to Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. Right-hander Clay Holmes is starting on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals in the final game of the first half of the season, […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Hitting Sixth in Series Finale

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela is starting in center field and is batting sixth on Sunday in the series finale against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Ryan Pepiot at Fenway Park. Rafaela, who has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball for a while now, played second for the first time […]

Davis Daniel Recalled by Braves

The Atlanta Braves have recalled right-handed pitcher Davis Daniel from Triple-A Gwinnett, according to the team. Daniel is scheduled to start on Sunday for the Braves against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 28-year-old has pitched just one inning in the majors for Atlanta in 2025, but he's logged 76 2/3 innings (14 starts) at Triple-A. […]

Marcell Ozuna Getting Sunday Off

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna is not in the starting lineup on Sunday for his team's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Sean Murphy will get the start at DH in his place and bat fourth. Ozuna has had somewhat of a strange season so far in 2025. His 16.2% walk rate would be […]

Carlos Correa Returns to Twins Lineup

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (ankle) is back in the lineup for his team's Sunday game against the Pittsburgh Pirates after being held out on Saturday. His return is excellent news for Minnesota, as it looked like Correa may have suffered a serious injury when Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham collided with his lower leg in […]

Matt Shaw Out of Starting Lineup for Third Consecutive Day

Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw is absent from the starting lineup for his team's Sunday afternoon game against the New York Yankees. Shaw has now been on the bench for four out of the Cubs' last five games and three straight, so this could be a more permanent role change for the struggling youngster. […]

Connor Norby Placed on 10-Day Injured List

Miami Marlins third baseman Connor Norby (wrist) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with left-wrist inflammation, according to Daniel Alvarez-Montes of El Extrabase. Infielder Graham Pauley was called up from Triple-A Jacksonville as the corresponding move and will start at third base and bat eighth for the Marlins in their Sunday game against […]

Blake Sabol Traded to White Sox

The Boston Red Sox have traded catcher/outfielder Blake Sabol to the Chicago White Sox for cash considerations, per MassLive's Chris Cotillo. The 27-year-old Sabol appeared in eight games this season for Boston, hitting .125 with a 38.9% strikeout rate. He wasn't much better in 167 plate appearances at Triple-A Worcester, slashing .167/.281/.299 with three home […]

Tony Blanco Jr. to Begin Rehab Assignment

Pittsburgh Pirates first base/outfield prospect Tony Blanco Jr. (leg) was sent on a rehab assignment to the Florida Complex League Pirates, according to Anthony Murphy of Baseball America. Blanco Jr. has yet to log any game action this season as he recovers from a leg injury. He's just 20 years old and has not yet […]

Richard Fitts Recalled

The Boston Red Sox recalled right-hander Richard Fitts from Triple-A Worcester on Saturday. The team placed righty Hunter Dobbins (knee) on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Dobbins is done for the year after suffering a torn ACL, which opens up the fifth spot in Boston's rotation for Fitts. The 25-year-old has made […]

Ivan Herrera Getting Outfield Work

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (hamstring) has begun getting "introductory workouts" in the outfield during his rehab assignment, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Herrera hasn't played since June 19 because of a strained left hamstring. When he does return, the Cardinals plan to significantly cut his time behind the plate to […]

Jordan Walker Still Without Timetable to Return

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker (appendix) remains without a timetable to return to the major leagues, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Walker, who last played for the Cardinals on June 22, is on the 10-day injured list as a result of an appendectomy. The 23-year-old has returned to action on a […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 16)

Just two more days until the All-Star break, where we can all step back and take a quick breather for a few days. We won't have to set lineups until later in the week, but that doesn't mean you can't be looking for ways to improve your team between now and then. Make that trade, […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 16 (July 21 - July 27)

Welcome, everyone, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 16 of the 2025 season (July 21 - July 27). In this weekly piece, we search for starting pitchers rostered in less than 50 percent of Yahoo! leagues. For deeper leagues, we try to find pitchers rostered in less than 30 percent […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16 (2025)

We've got another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series for Week 16 as we continue the 2025 season into the summer months. Today's article examines injured players, including Shane Bieber, Rhys Hoskins, and Kerry Carpenter, among others. With the 2025 fantasy baseball season starting to enter the dog days of summer, […]

2 Start Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 16 (2025)

Hi, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another Two-Start Pitchers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts article for Week 16 of 2025, from July 14 to July 20. The All-Star break becomes an extension to the week before or after in many leagues, giving you the rare chance even to stream a three-start pitcher. Every […]

Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Report for Week 16 (2025)

It's all happening, folks! The All-Star break is almost here, and we had our first (somewhat) relevant reliever trade. Plenty of other things are going on in the league's bullpens this week as well. A team lost their third closer of the year to injury right when he was settling in. Another team continues to […]

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 […]

Tanner Houck, Red Sox Have Not Discussed Role

The Boston Red Sox have not discussed which role right-hander Tanner Houck (elbow) will take on when he returns from the injured list, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. Houck has been working back from a flexor strain that he suffered in mid-May. Before going on the IL, the 2024 All-Star stumbled to an 0-3 record […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 15)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 15 of the 2025 MLB season. As we head into the All-Star break, it's time to take a long look and engage in some honest reflection on our teams. As we conduct calculus on our teams, it is essential to […]

Keegan Akin to Face Hitters Monday

Baltimore Orioles left-handed reliever Keegan Akin (shoulder) will face hitters Monday before beginning a potential rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. Akin has been on the 15-day injured list with shoulder inflammation since July 1. The Orioles had to shut him down from throwing earlier this week after he received an […]

Daulton Varsho to Start Rehab Assignment Monday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment in the Florida Coast League on Monday, according to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. Varsho could rejoin the Blue Jays out of the All-Star break if things go smoothly. The 29-year-old hasn't played since he strained his left hamstring on May 31. He also […]

Cristian Javier Throws 35 Pitches in Rehab Start

Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier (elbow) began a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League on Saturday. In his first start since undergoing Tommy John surgery in June 2024, Javier threw 35 pitches over 1 1/3 innings. He allowed two earned runs on three hits and three walks, striking out one. The 28-year-old's fastball reached […]

Gino Groover Collects Two Hits, Scores Once in All-Star Futures Game

Arizona Diamondbacks corner infield prospect Gino Groover capped off a strong first half of the season with a 2-for-2 performance in Saturday's All-Star Futures Game, which the National League won 4-2. Both hits were singles, and the 23-year-old also scored once in the contest. The 2023 second-round draft pick came into the game riding a […]