Still No Timetable for Brandon Aiyuk's Return

According to ESPN's Nick Wagoner, the San Francisco 49ers are still unsure when wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee) will return to action. The 2023 All-Pro selection was the talk of the offseason last year as he negotiated a new contract following a 1,300-yard campaign, and unfortunately, he tallied just 374 receiving yards and no touchdowns […]

Reds Acquiring Ke'Bryan Hayes From Pirates

ESPN's Jeff Passan reports that the Cincinnati Reds are acquiring third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, according to sources. The Reds will sent shortstop Sammy Stafura and left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers to the Pirates in exchange. Although Hayes has been a disappointment offensively since being taken in the first round in […]

Dak Prescott - 2025 Fantasy Football Sleepers and Undervalued Draft Picks

RotoBaller Ranking: QB14 Fantasy Draft Analysis: Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is criminally undervalued in fantasy drafts this season. Although Prescott has dealt with some injuries in recent years, he has been one of the best fantasy quarterbacks when healthy. He has finished as a top-10 fantasy quarterback in five of the six seasons he […]

Andres Gimenez Nearing Rehab Assignment

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez (ankle) is expected to begin running the bases by Friday in Toronto, according to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet. Gimenez could begin a minor-league rehab assignment shortly after that if all goes well. The 26-year-old infielder has been out since early July with a sprained left ankle, but if […]

Alejandro Kirk on Track to Return on Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (concussion) is tentatively on track to play in a minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday, which puts him on track to be activated from the seven-day injured list on Sunday if all goes well over the next few games, per MLB.com's Keegan Matheson. A foul tip to […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 18 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success In 2025?

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! With another week of fantasy baseball in the books, it is time to take another deep dive and determine which sneaky starting pitchers could be worth a spot on our roster. This week, we will take a look at two pitchers from Texas and an intriguing southpaw from the Athletics who could […]

Mid-Season Fantasy Baseball Outfield Dynasty Rankings, Prospect Rankings, Buys, and Sells (2025)

While the shortstop position might be considered the sexiest on the field in general, and it's where all kids want to play growing up, the outfield position is the most star-studded and loaded position for fantasy purposes. That should be apparent when you scope out the rankings below. The top 12 names in the dynasty […]

Jeremy Pena Could be Back on Friday

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (ribs) will play shortstop in a minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday and could come off the injured list to rejoin the Astros before Friday's series opener at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Pena went 0-for-2 with a walk […]

Projecting The Top 10 Fantasy Baseball Prospects In 2026 - Dynasty Outlooks (July Updates)

Prospects are baseball’s ultimate tease, full of promise, short on patience. One month, they’re the crown jewel of your dynasty rebuild, the next, they’re just a name you buried on your bench behind the latest buzzy call-up. Ask anyone who rostered Jac Caglianone or Kristian Campbell just a few weeks ago. They were red-hot stocks […]

Top 20 Fantasy Baseball Prospects - Dynasty Rankings for Non-Debuted Prospects (July Updates)

Hello RotoBallers! With the All-Star break and the 2025 MLB Draft officially in the books, it's time to make some adjustments to our top-20 non-debuted MLB prospects. These prospects have all yet to reach the major leagues but stand at the top of their respective systems. Through the first half of the MiLB season, we […]

Phillies, Red Sox Interested in Jhoan Duran

The trade market for Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Duran is heating up, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, with the Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox being among the many teams pursuing him. Heyman also lists the New York Yankees, New York Mets and Seattle Mariners as other teams in the mix. […]

Angels Acquire Andrew Chafin, Luis Garcia From Nationals

The Los Angeles Angels acquired left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin and right-handed reliever Luis Garcia from the Washington Nationals on Wednesday in exchange for minor-league first baseman Sam Brown and left-hander Jake Eder, a source tells The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. The Angels are officially buyers at this year's trade deadline despite being four games out of […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings Rewind: Revisiting the 2023/2024 FYPD Classes

As I finalize my preliminary 2025 FYPD fantasy baseball rankings, I wanted to take a look back at the top prospects from the last two MLB Draft classes. Sometimes it helps to look back and see how recent drafts have turned out, and how the top of the class compares to what you thought about […]

6 Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets for Rebuilders and Contenders (2025)

As we enter the second half of the MLB season, that means we're in prime dynasty baseball trade season. If you're contender, it's time to make moves to try and win a title. If you're a rebuilder, it's time to find assets that will help you in future seasons. For contenders, it's a little easier […]

Jackson Chourio Out for Series Finale

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the division-rival Chicago Cubs at American Family Field. Blake Perkins is taking over in center field and will hit eighth against Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga. The Brewers will give Chourio the day off after he was pulled early […]

Jonathan India Out With Sore Shoulder

Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India (shoulder) dealt with a sore shoulder after Tuesday's game and will take a seat for Wednesday's contest against the Atlanta Braves, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Manager Matt Quatraro said that India is available, but the team is being cautious with him with an off day coming […]

DraftKings Core Four: PGA DFS - 2025 Wyndham Championship (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Hi, RotoBaller fam, and thank you very much for joining me again! The 'Core Four' represents the foundational building blocks of my PGA DFS player pool for the week. This core isn't specifically crafted for use in one lineup (though there are many weeks […]

Trey Hendrickson Won't Practice as he Waits for New Deal

Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro pass-rusher Trey Hendrickson has ended his holdout and has reported to training camp, but FOX Sports' Jordan Schultz says it's his understanding that Hendrickson plans to stay engaged in meetings and around the team as he continues to wait for a new deal. The 30-year-old four-time Pro Bowler has ended his holdout, […]

Seahawks Give John Schneider a Four-Year Extension

The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a four-year contract extension on Wednesday with president of football operations/general manager John Schneider, according to Jay Glazer of FOX Sports. The deal will keep Schneider around through the 2030 NFL draft and will take him through at least his 20th draft with the organization. Schneider has been Seattle's […]

Matthew Lugo Continues Impressive Stretch at Triple-A

Los Angeles Angels outfield prospect Matthew Lugo continued to swing a hot bat at Triple-A on Tuesday evening. Facing Oklahoma City, Lugo went 3-for-4 with a triple and a home run. He also drew a walk and swiped a bag. Over his last six contests, Lugo has posted an elite .405/.542/1.000 slash line with three […]

Hunter Renfrow Out Wednesday With Hamstring Issue

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (hamstring) was held out of training camp practice on Wednesday with a hamstring injury that isn't considered serious. Head coach Dave Canales said that Renfrow told him he could have played this week if needed. The 29-year-old former fifth-rounder by the Raiders in 2019 out of Clemson missed the […]

Sam Aldegheri Strikes Out Six on Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels left-handed pitching prospect Sam Aldegheri struck out six hitters across six innings on Tuesday evening, facing Double-A Binghamton. This was his second-straight start in which he tossed six shutout innings. Since the start of the month (23 innings), Aldegheri has been very productive on the bump, posting an elite 0.76 ERA with […]

Red Sox Push Back Garrett Crochet's Start for Workload Management

Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet will have his next start pushed back to Monday or Tuesday, with manager Alex Cora citing workload management. The 26-year-old lefty has been dominant in 2025, going 12-4 with a 2.23 ERA and an MLB-best 175 strikeouts. After logging 141 1/3 innings this season, just shy of last year's career-high […]

Walker Jenkins Busy on Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Walker Jenkins went 3-for-5 with a double and a long ball during their contest against Double-A Amarillo on Tuesday evening. This was a nice breakout game for the top-ranked prospect in Minnesota as he went just 1-for-15 over his last five contests. However, prior to this brief skid, Jenkins held an elite […]

Ian Happ Won't Go on Injured List

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (shin) will not need a stint on the injured list, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. The Cubs are recalling catching prospect Moises Ballesteros and have designated infielder Vidal Brujan for assignment in a corresponding move. Happ left Tuesday's game early against the Milwaukee Brewers after fouling a ball off […]

Yordan Alvarez Eyeing Mid-August Return for Astros

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) is targeting a return to the lineup when first eligible on Aug. 15. Limited to just 29 games this season due to a right-hand fracture suffered in May, Alvarez has been a major missing piece in Houston's lineup. With Isaac Paredes potentially out for the year, Alvarez's return […]

Josue De Paula Hits 7-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Josue De Paula (undisclosed) was placed on the 7-day injured list at High-A Great Lakes. De Paula recently took home the MVP from the Futures Game during All-Star weekend. Throughout the regular season, De Paula has emerged as one of the top bats in the Dodger system. Through 82 games […]

Isaac Paredes Could Need Season-Ending Surgery

Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (hamstring) may miss the remainder of the 2025 season due to a potential surgery. The injury deals a major blow to Houston's lineup as they gear up for a playoff run. With the trade deadline approaching, the Astros are exploring replacements, including Nolan Arenado, Eugenio Suarez, and a possible […]

Hurston Waldrep Strikes Out Eight on Tuesday

Atlanta Braves right-handed pitching prospect Hurston Waldrep tossed seven shutout innings en route to picking up the victory over Triple-A Durham on Tuesday evening. In this outing, the right-hander allowed just five hits and one walk. He struck out eight. Since the start of the month, the 23-year-old has put together a strong stretch of […]

Marquise Brown Out of Practice on Wednesday

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise Brown (ankle) is out of Wednesday's training camp practice after injuring his ankle on Tuesday, according to Chiefs beat writer Matt McMullen. In addition to Brown, receivers Xavier Worthy (concussion) and Skyy Moore (hamstring) are out after they also were hurt in Tuesday's practice. The good news for the […]