Shintaro Fujinami Signs in Japan

Veteran right-hander Shintaro Fujinami has signed with the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball, the team announced Tuesday. Fujinami pitched in the NPB from 2013-22 and put up a quality 3.41 ERA in 994 1/3 innings, leading to interest from major league clubs. He joined the Athletics on a one-year, $3.25 million deal heading […]

Jonny DeLuca Begins Rehab Assignment

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jonny DeLuca (shoulder) has begun a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League as he works back from a strained right shoulder. The Rays have gone almost the whole season without DeLuca, who last played April 6 and has since suffered multiple setbacks in his rehab. He went 10-for-23 with four […]

Luis Campusano Optioned to Triple-A

The San Diego Padres have optioned catcher Luis Campusano to Triple-A El Paso. Now 26 years old, Campusano is a former standout prospect who has been unable to establish himself as a full-time major leaguer. While Campusano slashed an excellent .319/.355/491 with eight home runs and 40 RBI over 174 plate appearances in 2023, he […]

Adam Frazier Traded to Royals

The Kansas City Royals have agreed to acquire infielder/outfielder Adam Frazier from the Pittsburgh Pirates for minor league infielder Cam Devanney, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. This will be the second stint in Kansas City for Frazier, who spent last season with the Royals. He returned to Pittsburgh for a second go-around in the […]

Grant Holman Transferred to 60-Day Injured List

The Athletics have transferred right-hander Grant Holman (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL. The move means that Holman, who has been on the IL since June 16, won't be eligible to return until mid-August. The 25-year-old struggled to a 5.09 ERA with 17 strikeouts and nine walks over 23 innings before […]

Seth Halvorsen Battling Forearm Fatigue

Colorado Rockies right-handed reliever Seth Halvorsen (forearm) was unavailable to pitch in the team's series against the Cincinnati Reds last weekend because of forearm fatigue. Halvorsen has been the Rockies' primary closer this season, but with him on the shelf, the team turned to Victor Vodnik to fill that role. Vodnik had an eventful weekend, […]

Kyle Schwarber Named All-Star Game MVP

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber was named the 2025 Ted Williams All-Star Game MVP in Tuesday's National League win over the American League in an extra-inning swing-off. During the game, Schwarber went 0-for-2 with a walk, but blasted three home runs in the swing-off to help the National League come home with the win. […]

Aroldis Chapman and Red Sox Have Not Discussed Contract Extension

Boston Red Sox left-hander Aroldis Chapman said he hasn't talked to the Red Sox about any contract beyond this season, beat writer Rob Bradford reports. Chapman is currently under a one-year, $10.75 million contract with the Red Sox, which is set to expire at the end of this season. Chapman is putting together a great […]

Ezequiel Tovar Likely Back After the All-Star Break

The Colorado Rockies have reported that shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (oblique) is likely to return after the All-Star break, according to Thomas Harding, the Rockies' beat writer. Tovar injured his oblique back on June 6, and over the past few weeks, he has played in six rehab games, struggling mightily. He's gone 3-for-25 with no extra-base […]

Shane Bieber Fans Five in Rehab Start

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) was sharp in his rehab start against the Dodgers in the Arizona Complex League. He threw two innings, allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck out five batters. While the line is solid for Bieber in this one, the most crucial thing will be that he does […]

Blake Snell Sharp in Second Rehab Start

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) took another step toward his eventual return to the Majors on Tuesday night. Snell completed his second rehab start on Tuesday, this time with the Dodgers' Arizona Complex League affiliate, tossing three innings, allowing one earned run, and racking up seven strikeouts. He appeared sharp in this outing, […]

Top 200 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings - Eric Cross' July 2025 Update

Another month of the Major League season is in the books. It's hard to believe that we're around 100 games into the season, with the stretch run of the season about to begin. We just finished up All-Star break festivities yesterday, and the second half of the season is about to begin. With another month […]

Second Half Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates - Underperformers To Buy Low

With the first half of the season in the books, now is the perfect time to look at which players are set to bounce back in the second half. These players didn't have the best first half, but all five of the pitchers featured below are worth trading for in most fantasy leagues during the […]

Eric Cross' Top 100 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (July 2025)

We've reached the All-Star break and all the excitement that comes with it. In addition to the All-Star Game, Futures game, and Home Run Derby, we also have the Major League Baseball 2025 draft kicking off today (July 13), which will bring a whole new batch of prospects added to my August prospect rankings. But […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 16

We've finally reached the All-Star break. The next few days are a good time to take a long, hard look at your fantasy teams to see where you stand and formulate a plan for the second half of the season. One part of that plan could involve stashing one of the prospects below if you're […]

Fantasy Baseball League Winners: Unlikely Aces Worth A Roster Spot? (Week 16)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly unlikely aces piece looking at several underrated pitchers in fantasy baseball. Each week, we go through four players who should be on fantasy managers' radars. We will then determine if these unlikely aces are worth a roster spot on your fantasy team.  In this article, we will look at whether […]

Second Half Breakouts for Fantasy Baseball - Nick Mariano's "My Guys"

Congratulations to those of you who have built stellar foundations through the first half of the season, but what now? Seasoned veterans of the game know that no lead is safe, and we have to consistently improve our rosters to finish the marathon strong. Let's look at some players who I think could be pivotal […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Week 16 (2025)

We hope you're catching your breath during the All-Star break, because it's about to be a downhill race to the finish line throughout the second half of our marathon. This week's piece will take the opportunity to check in on recently activated arms, as well as those facing potential workload concerns on the horizon. Let […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 16 (2025)

We've reached the ceremonial mid-point of the Major League Baseball season at the All-Star break, but the fantasy season is already more than half over. The quick break is a good time to reset and evaluate your fantasy team's needs as you look to succeed down the stretch run and into the fantasy baseball playoffs, […]

Second Half Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates - Underperforming Hitters To Buy Low

Every MLB team has now played at least 95 games, meaning the season is nearly 60% complete. One trend we’ve noticed this year is a large number of underperforming hitters, especially from the first 10 rounds of fantasy drafts. There’s still time to move up the standings, but we’ll need some of those players to […]

MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 16)

We have hit the All-Star break, a pause in the daily action and grind of the baseball schedule. This week, we are putting a twist on the usual article, where we suggest recent or near call-ups who can help your fantasy rosters, both hitters and pitchers. Instead, we will focus on the prospects that have […]

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 […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 16 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success In 2025?

We have made it to the All-Star break. While we don't have to set our lineups for a few days, it doesn't mean we can take our foot off the gas when looking at the waiver wire. In this piece, I will break down four emerging starting pitchers that are still widely available in over […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results - Part 9

We're onto our ninth edition of fantasy baseball hitter breakouts or fake outs. We've been delivering results week after week, and hopefully, you've been capitalizing on the analysis we provide. Expected stats can feel a bit overwhelming at first, but they generally lead us to the right results more often than not. Heading into Week […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 16 (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another week of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 16 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we provide you with the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players rostered in less than 65% of leagues worth stashing in your leagues, including names like Anthony Santander, […]

The Top First-Half Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Gems for 2025

Every season, some players go undrafted in fantasy drafts and then emerge as waiver wire gems throughout the season. It happened last year with players like Reynaldo Lopez, Brent Rooker, Ranger Suarez, Paul Skenes, and Jordan Westburg. All five of those players went outside the top 250 in drafts and carried fantasy managers to championships.  […]

Biggest Fantasy Baseball Busts Of The First Half (2025)

Every year, some players don't quite meet expectations in fantasy. These are often referred to as busts in the fantasy landscape. As we approach the All-Star break, now is a good time to look at which players are busts from the first half. These players have been hard to roster through the first couple of months.  […]

Tommy White Looking Strong at High-A

Athletics third base prospect Tommy White has enjoyed a productive first half with High-A Lansing. Through 57 contests, the 40th overall pick in last year's MLB Draft has held a .273/.339/.482 slash line with an .821 OPS. During this stretch, White hit 16 doubles, added 10 home runs, swiped three bags, and held a 31:19 […]

Aidan Miller Shows Elite Speed Upside in the First Half

Philadelphia Phillies infield prospect Aidan Miller swiped an impressive 34 bags throughout the first 69 games of the Double-A regular season. During this stretch, Miller posted a .234/.354/.379 slash line. He hit nine doubles, two triples, eight home runs, and held a 78:44 K:BB. However, he has begun to see his bat heat up, as […]

Termarr Johnson Struggling at Double-A

Pittsburgh Pirates infield prospect Termarr Johnson has posted an underwhelming .176/.263/.306 slash line with one double and two stolen bases. During this stretch, he has struck out eight times and drawn three walks. Through 78 total games with Double-A Altoona this season, the former fourth overall pick from the 2022 MLB Draft has held a […]