Bo Bichette Helps Push Blue Jays Past D-Backs

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette went 2-for-5 with a double and a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-4 win against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. He added two runs scored. Bichette doubled and scored in the bottom of the seventh when teammate Vladimir Guerrero Jr. knocked him in a few batters later, but his most […]

Victor Scott II Blasts Third Homer in Rout

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 12-2 victory against the hosting Chicago White Sox. He also scored twice. With his team up 10-2 in the top of the ninth, the 24-year-old deposited a 370-foot two-run insurance bomb off position player Vinny Capra -- his third […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (June 16 - June 22)

Welcome back for another round of pitching insight with our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 12 - Monday, June 16 through Sunday, June 22. This table looks to inform you as to who is toeing the rubber, and how much you may want to trust them! Make sure we're bookmarked for every start/sit option […]

Week 12 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Jacob Misiorowski, Cade Horton, Eury Perez, Marcelo Mayer, Otto Kemp, more

We are already halfway through June and a few weeks away from the All-Star break. There is still plenty of baseball to be played, and it's time for another round of free agent pickups. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball waiver wire advice. Today, we review the top 100 hitters and […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 12

Well, we finally received the promotion of Roman Anthony last week after clamoring for it all season. The universal top overall prospect is now in Boston, and I hope to never have to include him again in these prospect stash rankings. But Anthony wasn't the only notable promotion over the last week, as we also […]

Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 12 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 12 of the baseball season, and the minor league schedule is in full swing. During last week's action, there were plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances throughout Minor League Baseball. Monitoring the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far is imperative. The players […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 12 (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another installment of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 11 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we list the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players rostered in less than 65% of leagues worth stashing in your leagues, including names like Wilyer Abreu, Lance McCullers […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Powers Blue Jays to Victory with Ninth Home Run

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. racked up seven total bases in a 5-4 victory over the Diamondbacks. Guerrero went 3-for-4 with a single, double, and his ninth home run of the season—a 448-foot solo shot in the third inning. The 26-year-old finished with three RBI. He is now slashing .281/.380/.434 in his […]

Isaac Collins Hits Third Home Run, Eyes Bigger Role on Brewers

Brewers outfielder Isaac Collins launched his third home run of the season in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs. Collins opened the scoring with a two-run, 388-foot blast to right field in the second inning. The 27-year-old switch-hitter finished the game 2-for-4, adding a double in the fourth. Collins is slashing .242/.349/.375 in his […]

Harrison Bader Homers in Tight Loss to Reds

Twins outfielder Harrison Bader launched his seventh home run of the season in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. The three-run blast left the bat at 99.9 mph and traveled 350 feet, briefly giving the Twins a lead before a late comeback by the Reds. Bader finished 1-for-3 with a walk. The 31-year-old is […]

Gabriel Arias Homers in Win

Guardians shortstop Gabriel Arias delivered a clutch home run in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the San Francisco Giants. The 25-year-old turned on a 95 mph fastball from Robbie Ray, launching it 412 feet for his fifth home run of the season and the game's decisive run. Arias is now slashing .239/.301/.376 through 67 games and […]

Tanner Scott Picks Up 14th Save, Solidifying Late-Inning Role for Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Tanner Scott earned his 14th save of the season in Tuesday night's 8-6 win over the division rival Padres. The 30-year-old southpaw tossed a clean ninth inning, picking up one strikeout. In his first year with the Dodgers, Scott has converted 14 of 19 save chances and added seven holds. He's […]

Mauricio Dubon Tallies Three Hits in Astros Victory Tuesday

Houston Astros utility man Mauricio Dubon had himself a great evening on Tuesday night, going 3-for-3 with three runs scored, one RBI, and his second home run of the season. The home run came in the fourth inning off of left-hander JP Sears and helped the Astros take care of the Athletics on Tuesday with […]

Christian Walker Reaches Double-Digit Homers on Tuesday

Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker smacked his 10th home run of the season on Tuesday in the Astros' 13-3 victory over the Athletics. The home run came in the fifth inning, with the Astros already leading 5-0, and it helped extend their lead as they went on to win easily. In addition to the […]

Triston McKenzie Struggling in the Arizona Complex League

Things keep getting worse for the Cleveland Guardians' 27-year-old pitcher, Triston McKenzie. On Tuesday, he finished an outing in the Arizona Complex League (ACL) and finished with two innings pitched, three hits, four earned runs, four walks, and only one strikeout. To make matters worse, his numbers over four outings in the ACL are 10 […]

Jerar Encarnacion Lands on the 10-Day Injured List

The Giants have placed outfielder Jerar Encarnacion (oblique) on the 10-day injured list with a left-oblique strain. In a corresponding move, Daniel Johnson, who was optioned to make room for Rafael Devers, is right back with the team, according to MLB.com's Justice delos Santos. Encarnacion is slashing .136/.136/.182 in eight games since returning from a […]

Fantasy Baseball Closer Depth Charts - MLB Bullpens and Saves

Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies, and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important […]

Buy Low, Sell High Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice for Week 12 (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly buy/sell article highlighting the best players to trade for and trade away. With most leagues approaching the halfway point of the fantasy season, now is the perfect time to make some trades to improve your team.  In this article, we will look at five of the best trade candidates in […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 12 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success In 2025?

As we enter the halfway point of June, we have nearly three months of data to analyze. Through the first half of the season, several starting pitchers have exceeded expectations and emerged as viable starting options in all formats. This week, we will do a deep dive on four starting pitchers who sit under the […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Starts From Will Warren, Cade Horton, Jacob Lopez

Welcome back to the "Are You For Real?" series as we dive into Week 12 of the 2025 fantasy baseball season. For those who are not familiar, this is a weekly column where we take a look at starting pitchers who had surprisingly good starts over the past week and put them under the microscope […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/18/25)

Happy Wednesday Rotoballers! Today we have an 11-game main slate starting at 7:05 PM ET, packed with juicy matchups and some weather concerns to navigate. Pitching options are stacked, with aces like Chris Sale and Framber Valdez leading the way, but there’s value to be found, too. Hitters have plenty of upside in hitter-friendly parks […]

Masataka Yoshida Could Return Early From Injury

Boston Red Sox designated hitter Masataka Yoshida underwent a right shoulder labral repair on October 3, 2024, in Boston. It appears that his shoulder doesn't bother him when he hits. In addition, on June 14, he was spotted throwing in left field, increasing the intensity and velocity of his throws, according to a beat writer […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/18/2025)

We've got a full slate of MLB action on Wednesday, giving us several opportunities to find value in our home run player prop bets today. Today's hitters include Elly De La Cruz, Junior Caminero, Max Muncy, Rafael Devers, and Rhys Hoskins. Each of these players is either swinging a hot bat or in an exploitable […]

Will Smith Doubles, Homers in Win Over Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith had a productive evening in an 8-6 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday. Smith went 3-for-4 with a double, a homer, two runs, and two RBI in the win. The veteran catcher broke a 3-3 tie when he ripped a two-run homer to left-center field in the […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Doubles, Homers in Win

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. had a big day in his team's 6-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday. Witt went 2-for-4 with a double, a homer, two runs, and one RBI to help down the Rangers. The star shortstop ripped a solo homer in the fifth inning to give the Royals […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Wednesday 6/18/2025)

Well, things didn't go exactly as planned yesterday as we dropped four of the five NRFI bets. The night started out cleanly with the Twins-Reds game, but went downhill quickly. Two losses came with five outs completed as pitchers allowed a two-out RBI hit to the opposing team in the bottom of the first inning. […]

Juan Soto Homers on Tuesday

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto had a productive day in his team's 5-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday. Soto went 2-for-3 with a solo homer and a walk in the loss. The star outfielder kicked off the scoring with his solo blast in the first inning, a shot that traveled 412 feet […]

Slade Cecconi Earns Win on Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Slade Cecconi picked up the win in his team's 3-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. Cecconi allowed two runs on four hits over five innings of work while striking out six and walking three. He notched 14 swinging strikes on 82 pitches in the outing while improving his record […]

Bryan Woo Picks Up Win on Tuesday

Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo notched a quality start and earned the win in his team's 8-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. Woo tossed seven shutout innings, allowing one hit while striking out six and walking two. The veteran hurler picked up 16 swinging strikes on the way to improving his record […]

Seiya Suzuki Hits Three-Run Home Run on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs DH Seiya Suzuki played the hero in his team's 5-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday. Suzuki went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer and three strikeouts in the win. The veteran outfielder gave the Cubs a 4-2 lead with his three-run shot in the fifth inning, a blast that traveled 413 feet […]