Taylor Ward Powers Angels With Two-Run Homer In Win Over Jays

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Taylor Ward had a solid night at the plate in an 8-3 victory Tuesday over the Toronto Blue Jays. Ward finished 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, a walk, and an additional run scored in Tuesday's win. He blasted a two-run shot off Blue Jays pitcher Jose Urena in the first […]

Brent Rooker Collects Three Hits, Steals Two Bases In A’s Loss To Mariners

Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker went 3-for-5 with an RBI single, two runs, two stolen bases, and a walk in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners. The 30-year-old drove in a run in the third inning with a 96.3 mph single to center field and later added a double and a single in the eighth […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Hits Walk-Off Single On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. went 1-for-5 with an RBI single during their victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday evening. Witt played the hero as he hit a single in the final frame, which brought home the game-winning run. This was Witt's third-straight game tallying an RBI and a hit. After […]

Zac Gallen Solid In Win Over Mets, Picks Up Second Straight Victory

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen (3-4) earned his second consecutive win Tuesday in a 5-1 victory over the New York Mets. Gallen threw 101 pitches over seven dominant innings, striking out six and allowing just one run on two hits and three walks. He picked up his third win of the season. The 29-year-old now […]

Austin Wells Goes Deep, Swips A Bag On Tuesday

New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells was busy during their dominant 12-3 victory over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday evening. Wells went 2-for-5 with a home run, five RBI, a stolen base, and two runs. In the seventh inning, Wells would tally his first RBI of the evening with an RBI single, scoring outfielder […]

Matthew Liberatore Shines In Win Over Pirates

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Matthew Liberatore (3-3) delivered his best outing of the season Tuesday night, tossing seven impressive innings in a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Liberatore, who took a loss in his previous start against the Cincinnati Reds, rebounded with authority, allowing just one run on three hits and three walks while […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/7/2025)

We've got a full slate of MLB action on Wednesday, including several day games, but we'll be sticking to the night games to find value in today's home run prop picks. Today's hitters include Aaron Judge, Gunnar Henderson, Anthony Santander, Adolis Garcia, and Bobby Witt Jr. Each player has elite power or a favorable matchup. […]

Nathan Eovaldi Strikes Out Seven Over Six One-Run Innings

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi was sharp during Tuesday's victory over the Boston Red Sox as he tossed six innings of one-run ball. He allowed just five hits and one free pass. He struck out seven batters. His lone blemish came in the sixth inning when Red Sox second baseman Kristian Campbell hit an […]

Byron Buxton Hits Home Run, Tallies Four RBI

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, four RBI, and two runs during their victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday evening. Buxton hit an RBI double to left field in the second frame, scoring Trevor Larnach. Later in the seventh, Buxton hit his eighth long ball of the […]

Heliot Ramos Tallies Four Hits In Victory

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos went 4-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI during their victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday evening. In the second inning, Ramos would knock an RBI single to third base, which would score Matt Chapman. Later in the 11th inning, Ramos would hit his second double of the […]

Julio Rodriguez Goes Deep On Tuesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez went 3-for-5 with a home run during their victory over the Athletics on Tuesday evening. Rodriguez went deep in the opening frame with a solo shot off Athletics left-hander Jeffrey Springs. Over his past nine contests, the 24-year-old has begun to find his power as he has gone deep three […]

Florio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpens Report: Panic in the Bronx, Changes in the Desert

It is only May, and we have seen several big-name closers already lose their gig. Some were short-lived and have since returned. But what about under the bright lights of New York? Plus, there are several teams now dealing with injuries that have shaken up their late-inning bullpen usage. If you need saves, there is […]

Projecting Rest of Season Top 10 Starting Pitchers in 2025 Fantasy Baseball (Week 6)

It's our Week 6 edition of our Top 10 Starting Pitchers series for fantasy baseball and the 2025 season. Starting pitching is one of the most important things to focus on in fantasy baseball, as consistent production helps bring you more consistent fantasy success. Many pitchers who came in with high expectations have faltered a […]

Shohei Ohtani Homers In Second Consecutive Game Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani continued his solid offensive season in Tuesday's 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Marlins. Ohtani went 2-for-5 with a double, a solo home run, two RBI, and two strikeouts. The 30-year-old obliterated a sixth-inning Anthony Veneziano breaking pitch, launching it into the second deck in right field to tie […]

Freddie Freeman Hits Another Homer, Plates Two Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman continued his power surge in Tuesday's 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Marlins. Freeman went 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, two RBI, a walk, and a strikeout. The 35-year-old took a sixth-inning Anthony Veneziano offering just over the center-field wall for his eighth HR of the […]

Brandon Woodruff Allows Two Runs In Five Innings In Rehab Start

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) had another successful rehab start on Tuesday with Triple-A Nashville. Woodruff pitched five innings, allowing two runs on seven hits (including a solo home run) and a walk with six strikeouts over 83 pitches. The 32-year-old has now made two starts with High-A Wisconsin and three with Nashville, […]

Chris Sale Fans 10 In Tough No-Decision Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale strung together his third consecutive solid start in Tuesday's 2-1 extra-inning win over the Reds. Sale pitched 6 2/3 shutout innings, allowing five hits and two walks with 10 strikeouts. Unfortunately, the Braves weren't able to get on the board until the ninth inning, sticking him with a no-decision. […]

Blake Mitchell Begins Rehab Assignment

Kansas City Royals catching prospect Blake Mitchell (wrist) began a rehab assignment on Monday with the team's Arizona Complex League affiliate, going 1-for-2 with a walk and two stolen bases. The Royals' second-ranked prospect is recovering from a broken hamate bone and will likely be assigned to High-A once he's done rehabbing, which is where […]

Pablo Lopez Fans 11 In Tuesday's Win

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez carved up the Orioles in Tuesday's 9-1 win. Lopez pitched five innings, allowing one run on two hits and a walk with a season-high 11 strikeouts. The 29-year-old has verged on being a fantasy ace throughout his career. He has looked like one to start the season, going 3-2 […]

William Contreras Playing Through Finger Injury

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (finger) has been playing through a finger injury so painful that the team conducted X-rays on it Tuesday, per MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Contreras started in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Astros, going 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts. He also threw out Jose Altuve trying to steal a base. […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Kyle Stowers, Coby Mayo, Hyeseong Kim, Kevin Ginkel, Gunnar Hoglund, Ranger Suarez

The weather is warming up, and Week 6 of the MLB season has officially arrived. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire advice and return with another edition of our waiver wire rankings. Today, we look at the best waiver wire pickups for Week 6 of the MLB season -- May 5th […]

Rece Hinds Homers In Third Straight Game

Cincinnati Reds outfield prospect Rece Hinds kept on hitting on Tuesday for Triple-A Louisville, going 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run, and scoring twice. That makes three consecutive games with a homer for the former second-rounder, now boasting a .281 AVG with an .897 OPS through 33 games. Hinds was not the one […]

Jac Caglianone Hits Two More Home Runs On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals first base prospect Jac Caglianone continued to demolish baseballs on Tuesday, homering twice in a 3-for-4 day at the plate for Double-A Northwest Arkansas, collecting four RBI and scoring a pair of runs in the process. It was the third consecutive game that the former sixth-overall pick homered in, now with eight home […]

Owen Caissie Hits Home Run No. 5 On Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk for Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday. It was his fifth home run of the season and third straight game with an extra-base hit. The average doesn't jump off the page at .230, but the ability to draw walks continues to […]

Max Muncy Continues To Hit At Triple-A Since Demotion

Athletics infield prospect Max Muncy stayed hot on Tuesday, going 3-for-5 with a walk, two doubles, two RBI, and three runs scored for Triple-A Las Vegas. Since his return to the minors on April 24, the 22-year-old has gone 18-for-47 (.383) with seven doubles and a home run. Luis Urias has taken over at second […]

Rangers Hire Bret Boone As Hitting Coach

The Texas Rangers announced on Monday that the team hired former major-league infielder Bret Boone as the major-league hitting coach. Boone was set to join the club for their series opener at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox. The 56-year-old is the older brother of New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone, and this will […]

Scott Effross Begins Rehab Assignment

New York Yankees right-handed reliever Scott Effross (hamstring) started his minor-league rehab assignment at the rookie-level Florida Complex League on Tuesday. It's been a long time coming for Effross, who hasn't pitched in any game action since spring training late in February due to a Grade 2 hamstring strain. The 31-year-old injury-prone reliever is probably […]

Colby Thomas Has Two Home Runs In Three-Hit Game

Athletics outfield prospect Colby Thomas is the latest A's prospect hurtling towards the major leagues after he registered two home runs and a double in a 3-for-6 day at the plate on Tuesday for Triple-A Las Vegas. The 24-year-old also collected two RBI and three runs scored in the contest. Over the last seven games, […]

Hunter Strickland Granted His Release

Texas Rangers right-handed reliever Hunter Strickland, who had been pitching at Triple-A Round Rock on a minor-league deal, was granted his release on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Rangers signed left-hander Ty Blach and right-hander Robert Dugger to minor-league deals, and they will both report to Round Rock. Strickland appeared in 12 games out of the bullpen […]

Michael Soroka To Come Off Injured List And Start On Wednesday

Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said that right-hander Michael Soroka (biceps) will come off the injured list and start on Wednesday against the visiting Cleveland Guardians. The plan is to move rookie right-hander Brad Lord back to the bullpen. The move comes after Soroka threw a successful bullpen session on Monday. The 27-year-old Canadian has […]