David Festa Allows Eight Runs in Loss

Minnesota Twins right-hander David Festa allowed six hits and eight earned runs across 3 2/3 innings in his loss to the Athletics on Thursday. Festa struck out six batters and allowed two walks. The 25-year-old ran into trouble early as he allowed an RBI single to Brent Rooker and a three-run shot to infielder Max […]

Max Muncy Hits Three-Run Shot In Victory

Athletics infield prospect Max Muncy went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run during their victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Muncy would hit the three-run shot in the opening frame off Minnesota right-hander David Festa. This long ball scored Brent Rooker and infielder Jacob Wilson. Muncy was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas earlier this […]

Jacob Wilson Tallies Three Hits on Thursday

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson went 3-for-5 with a home run during Thursday's victory over the Minnesota Twins. Wilson went deep in the third inning off Minnesota right-hander David Festa. This was Wilson's sixth-straight tallying at least one hit. Over his last 16 contests, the rookie infielder has posted a stellar .444/.493/.667 slash line with five […]

Johan Oviedo to Throw Live Batting Practice This Week

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Johan Oviedo (elbow) came out of his bullpen session on Tuesday in Bradenton feeling good and is expected to throw live batting practice this week as well. Director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk referred to Oviedo's bullpen as a "nice, monumental moment." The 27-year-old is recovering from Tommy John surgery that he […]

Tim Mayza Cleared for Plyometric Program

Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed reliever Tim Mayza (lat) had serial imaging done on his shoulder late last week by Dr. Anthony Romeo in Chicago and was cleared to start a plyometric workout program, which he will do for the next two weeks, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Colin Beazley. If Mayza avoids a setback with his […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/6/25)

Fridays make for some of the best MLB DFS slates, and tonight is no slouch either. We have 12 games on FanDuel and DraftKings tonight, and some fantastic options on the mound and at the plate for our DFS lineups. There doesn't seem to be any serious weather threats tonight, which is a relief, and […]

Dauri Moreta Nearing a Return to the Big Leagues

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Dauri Moreta (elbow) remains on a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis and is nearing a major-league return. Director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said he "would have no issues with recommending him for game readiness very soon." Moreta had a stretch where he didn't give up a run in seven of […]

Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings: ROS Updates for Week 11 (2025) - Jose Ramirez, Cal Raleigh, Pete Alonso, Jeremy Pena Jacob Wilson

Somehow, we're already set for Week 11 of the MLB and fantasy baseball season, and hopefully, your team is in good shape. Either way, you should be looking to make moves to set yourself up for future success. To help you prepare, below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated H2H points league fantasy baseball […]

Framber Valdez Dominates the Pirates on Thursday

Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez (6-4) had a smash spot on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates and made the most of it. He worked seven innings, allowed four hits, two earned runs, walked three, and struck out 11 batters. The 11 strike outs were the most he's had in any start this season, and he […]

Marcus Semien Goes Deep Twice on Thursday

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien went 3-for-4 with two solo home runs in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Rays. The two home runs were his fifth and sixth of the season. Semien has gotten off to a slow start for his standards this season. Still, he showed some life on Thursday by providing some […]

Ian Happ Records Three Hits and Goes Yard on Thursday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ was seeing the ball well on Thursday, as he blasted his fourth home run, his 13th double, and went 3-for-6 on the evening. The long ball came in the sixth inning with one on and one out to help extend the Cubs' lead to 5-0, and help them eventually win […]

Vinnie Pasquantino Records Five Hits in Thursday's Doubleheader

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino had a monster day Thursday in a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. Between the two games, he went 5-for-10 with three RBI as the Royals split the doubleheader. The Royals slugger has been on a tear the last month of the season, as he slashed .330/.375/.464 in […]

Marcus Stroman Nearing a Rehab Assignment

According to Bryan Hoch, beat writer for the New York Yankees, the Yankees are building up Marcus Stroman (knee) as a starting pitcher, Aaron Boone said. Stroman threw live batting practice again on Thursday, felt good, and could begin a rehab assignment soon. The news is positive for Stroman and the Yankees, as he hasn't […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Friday 6/6/2025)

We've got a full slate with 15 games on Friday, so there are plenty of favorable spots to choose from to bring you my best NRFI bets today and bonus bets. The goal is to go 4-0 on our NRFI picks, which usually range from +100 to -140 odds. There are a few intriguing spots […]

Matthew Liberatore Dealing with Fatigue

St. Louis Cardinals left-handed pitcher Matthew Liberatore (fatigue) is dealing with some fatigue following his start on Thursday. Liberatore got the nod in the second game of their doubleheader on Thursday against the Royals. The 25-year-old left the game after logging four innings of work. He allowed eight hits and seven runs and only struck […]

Eduardo Tait Continues to Show Power

Philadelphia Phillies catching prospect Eduardo Tait has continued to hit for power during his second stint with Low-A Clearwater. During this first game of a doubleheader on Thursday, Tait went 2-for-3 with a double and a home run. Over his last 14 contests, the young backstop has held an impressive .352/.413/.611 slash line with five […]

Brady House Extends Hitting Streak to Seven Games

Washington Nationals infield prospect Brady House went 3-for-5 with a home run during their contest against Triple-A Worcester on Thursday evening. This performance extended House's current hitting streak to seven games. This was also his second long ball over his past three games and third over his last seven contests. During this seven-game stretch, the […]

Christian Moore Tallies Three Hits, Adds Home Run on Thursday

Los Angeles Angels second base prospect Christian Moore went 3-for-5 with a home run and two runs during their contest against Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday evening. This outing snapped an 11-game power skid for Moore. The 22-year-old is considered the top prospect in the Los Angeles system on MLB.com and the No. 59-ranked prospect […]

Bryce Eldridge Launches Grand Slam on Thursday

San Francisco Giants first base prospect Bryce Eldridge went 1-for-5 with a grand slam during their contest against Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday evening. This was Eldridge's second game at Triple-A this season and only 10th of his career, as he logged eight games with Triple-A Sacramento last summer. After reaching base three times in […]

J.J. Wetherholt Goes Deep, Posts Third Straight Multi-Hit Game

St. Louis Cardinals infield prospect J.J. Wetherholt went 2-for-4 with a home run during their contest on Thursday against Double-A Frisco. Wetherholt has now tallied at least two hits in each of his past three contests. During this stretch, he has tallied two extra-base hits and only struck out twice. Over his last 15 games, […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/6/2025)

We have a typically big slate for Friday's MLB games. We have some great hitting spots on today’s set of games. We have home run-friendly parks, warm weather, and the wind blowing out. We at RotoBaller have been extremely hot in this article over the past few weeks as the weather has heated up, so […]

Maikel Garcia Has Fantastic All-Around Performance on Thursday

Kansas City Royals third baseman/utility man Maikel Garcia had a monster game in the second half of the team's doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals, going 2-for-3 with a homer, a double, two walks, three runs scored, two RBI, and two steals. Garcia did it all in this one and was a big reason why […]

Taylor Walls Delivers Walk-Off Two-Run Single

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls finished off a big comeback effort on Thursday, as the Rays scored three in the bottom of the ninth to steal a win from the Texas Rangers in a 4-3 victory. Walls' hit actually didn't leave the infield, but some sloppy defense from the Rangers allowed Junior Caminero to […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong Swats 16th Homer in Win

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong continued his breakout campaign on Thursday, launching a two-run homer in the first inning to give the Cubs a lead they wouldn't lose in a 7-1 victory over the Washington Nationals. The 23-year-old phenom has been a revelation for the Cubs and is showing no signs of slowing down. He […]

Camilo Doval Bounces Back With Eighth Save

San Francisco Giants closer Camilo Doval slammed the door on the San Diego Padres on Thursday, tossing a scoreless ninth inning to preserve a 3-2 win. Doval allowed two singles and a hard-hit flyout, but struck out Jake Cronenworth to finish off the Padres. The 27-year-old is coming off a tough outing against these same […]

Willson Contreras Walks Off Royals With RBI Single

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras clutched up in the bottom of the 10th inning on Thursday, delivering an RBI single that gave the Cards a 6-5 win in Game 1 of their doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals. Contreras also doubled, walked, and scored a run to round out a nice game at […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Jac Caglianone, Eury Perez, Bubba Chandler, Cole Young, Mick Abel, Kyle Teel

The weather continues to heat up as we are a few weeks away from the official start of summer. With injuries and recent prospect promotions, staying on top of the waiver wire is vital, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire advice. Today, we review […]

Eugenio Suarez Hits Go-Ahead Two-Run Double

Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suarez came up big on Thursday, smacking a two-run double in the top of the ninth to put the D-backs up 11-10 on the Atlanta Braves, a lead they would hold onto for the win. Suarez capped off a seven-run ninth inning for the snakes in the biggest comeback of […]

Bubba Chandler Allows Three Runs in Two Innings

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler allowed three runs on four hits and one walk with one strikeout over two innings against Triple-A Memphis. Chandler had an abbreviated outing on Thursday, throwing just 49 pitches, and uncharacteristically didn't draw a ton of whiffs. He generated six whiffs on 30 swings overall and wasn't quite as […]

Adam Mazur Fans Eight in Win on Thursday

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Adam Mazur picked up the win against Triple-A Durham, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk across six innings. He struck out eight and filled up the zone, throwing 53 of his 81 pitches for strikes. It's been a tale of two months so far in 2025 for the […]