Charlie McAvoy Ready to Go for Next Season

Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy (shoulder) will be fully healthy for the start of training camp. In a conversation with Steve Conroy of the Boston Herald, McAvoy indicated that he would have even been ready to play in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs if the Bruins had extended their season. McAvoy missed the final two […]

Kader Kohou to Miss the Season with Knee Injury

Miami Dolphins cornerback Kader Kohou (knee) suffered a season-ending knee injury in practice on Saturday. After Kohou went down over the weekend, reports initially indicated that the injury wasn't very severe. Further testing showed that the injury was more serious than initially believed, as the team will place him on injured reserve. The loss of […]

Dylan Samberg Agrees to Three-Year Contract with Jets

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan Samberg has agreed to a three-year, $17.25 million contract extension. Samberg was scheduled to have a salary arbitration hearing later today, but the two sides managed to avoid it. On Monday, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported that Samberg set his contract value in arbitration at $6 million, while the Jets were looking […]

James Cook Wants to Play More on Third Downs

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook has been pushing for a larger role during the first week of training camp. Cook wants to play more on third downs this season after the team mostly turned to Ty Johnson on passing downs in 2024. Thus far in camp, the Bills haven't appeared interested in changing their […]

Michael Kim Needs More Solid Finishes

Things have cooled off for Michael Kim since his rampant play in February and March, which saw him have five straight finishes inside the top 15, with two of them being top-five finishes. He is just on the outside of the top-30 group on the FedEx Cup list, so a decent run over the next […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Royce Lewis, Nick Lodolo, Pete Alonso, Max Fried, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 18 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at players like Royce Lewis, Nick Lodolo, Pete Alonso, and Max Fried. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Carson Williams, Logan Henderson, Andrew Painter

Throughout the first half of the season, many high-end prospects have taken over the fantasy baseball landscape and have begun to be viewed as must-start options at their respective positions. For example, Kansas City Royals left-hander Noah Cameron has provided solid value, while Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson has become a must-start option given […]

Isaiah Likely has Small Fracture in Foot

Baltimore Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely reportedly suffered a small fracture in his foot. Likely rolled his ankle during practice on Tuesday, with the injury initially believed to only keep him out a few weeks. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Likely should be able to return to the field early in the season and could […]

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

After covering catcher, first base, second base, and the hot corner so far, we now round out the infield with my mid-season dynasty and prospect rankings for the always exciting shortstop position. Per usual, the shortstop position is loaded with elite players and has plenty of depth, both on the Major League side and down […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/30/2025)

It's been a week or two since I've written our daily home run prop article here at RotoBaller, as I have been grinding those NRFI bets. But today's slate presents a ton of great opportunities for home run bets as we continue to have very hot, humid hitting conditions and some hitter-friendly ballparks on the […]

MLB Power Rankings: Top 25 Outfielders

With the All-Star break behind us, let’s take a look at the top-25 outfielders in Major League Baseball. In this ranking, we will specifically examine their production throughout the first h...

Fantasy Football Target Risers: 5 Wide Receiver Target Hogs to Draft in 2025

Wide receivers can experience target fluctuations on a year-to-year basis. Quarterback changes, scheme changes, and aging can affect how many targets and what percentage of targets wide receivers earn in their offense. That variation can be positive or negative and is often predictive based on historical data for the team and the specific player. Positive […]

Zyhir Hope Launches Long Ball in Second Straight Game

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Zyhir Hope went 3-for-5 with a double and a home run during their contest against High-A Fort Wayne on Tuesday evening. This was Hope's second-straight game going deep and his third home run over his last four contests. Since July 22 (six games), Hope has only gone hitless once, and posted […]

Sal Stewart Continues Power Surge at Triple-A

Cincinnati Reds third base prospect Sal Stewart has continued to showcase his upside, working during his first taste of Triple-A. On Tuesday evening, Stewart went 2-for-4 with a home run and a double. Since joining Triple-A on July 18, the infielder has gone deep four times and added two doubles across a 10-game stint. During […]

Is Tyrone Tracy Jr. or Cam Skattebo Starting for the Giants? Which New York Running Back Should You Draft in 2025?

In 11 out of the 13 seasons from 2000 to 2012, the New York Giants had at least one running back run for over 1,000 yards. They were consistently among the best rushing teams in the league, and their rushing attack peaked in 2008, when they had two RBs (Brandon Jacobs and Derrick Ward) reach […]

Harry Ford Goes Deep, Extends Hitting Streak to Seven Games

Seattle Mariners catching prospect Harry Ford went 2-for-3 with a home run during their contest against Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday evening. This outing also extended his current hitting streak to seven games. During this stretch, the backstop has posted an impressive .393/.500/.643 slash line with one double, two home runs, two stolen bases, and […]

Moises Ballesteros to Join MLB Roster

The Chicago Cubs are expected to promote top catching prospect Moises Ballesteros to the MLB roster. Ballesteros earned his first taste of the major leagues earlier this season but only appeared in five games. However, with left fielder Ian Happ (shin) suffering an injury during their contest against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday evening, the […]

Coby Mayo Avoids Serious Injury on Tuesday

According to Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner, Orioles third baseman Coby Mayo avoided a serious injury during the second half of their doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday evening. While covering first base, Mayo stretched to make a catch and twisted his leg. However, he was able to remain in the game […]

Christian Moore to Begin Rehab Assignment

Los Angeles Angels second base prospect Christian Moore (thumb) is slated to begin a rehab assignment with Low-A Inland Empire on Wednesday. The eighth overall pick in last year's MLB Draft has been sidelined since the start of the month due to a sprained thumb. Last week, there were reports that Moore was able to […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/30/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! It is Wednesday, and we are one day away from the long-awaited trade deadline. The only significant move made yesterday was the trade of Seranthony Dominguez from the Orioles to the Blue Jays. I anticipate that we will see more and more throughout today and tomorrow, so please keep up with trades, […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Jordan Lawlar, J.J. Wetherholt, Bubba Chandler

Fantasy baseball managers have seen several high-end prospects make their MLB debuts this season and make an immediate impact. For example, Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz is running away with the AL ROY Award while Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski is flashing immense strikeout upside. In this piece, we will look at two top infield prospects at […]

J.J. Wetherholt Hits Seventh Homer in July

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect J.J. Wetherholt stayed hot on Tuesday against Triple-A Norfolk, going 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in a 10-4 win. Wetherholt got the scoring started immediately with a leadoff homer against Orioles lefty Cade Povich, who is out on a major league rehab assignment. The 2024 seventh overall […]

Mets Have Been Aggressive in Luis Robert Jr. Trade Talks

MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reported Tuesday that the New York Mets have emerged as "the frontrunner" in trade talks for Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. The Padres and Phillies are among other teams with supposed interest in the 27-year-old. Robert Jr. struggled last season and has continued to do so this season, although he […]

Zac Veen Goes Deep on Tuesday

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Zac Veen went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and an additional run scored in a 12-2 win over Triple-A Sacramento. Veen has been productive all season a Triple-A, slashing .309/.377/.491 with six homers and 10 stolen bases in 259 plate appearances. He made his MLB debut in early April, […]

Brewers Plan Rehab Assignment For Rhys Hoskins In Late August

The Milwaukee Brewers said Tuesday that they are hoping for first baseman Rhys Hoskins (thumb) to be ready to begin a rehab assignment in late August as he recovers from a sprained left thumb, per MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Hoskins was placed on the injured list at the beginning of July. The 32-year-old was slashing .242/.340/.428 […]

Tyler Locklear Joining Mariners Roster on Wednesday

Seattle Mariners first base prospect Tyler Locklear was pulled from Triple-A Tacoma's game on Tuesday night and is expected to join the big-league roster in Sacramento on Wednesday, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. A corresponding move will be made on Wednesday. With Seattle's recent acquisition of Josh Naylor, Locklear will likely be limited to […]

Ian Happ Exits Tuesday With Bruised Shin, May Require Injured List Stint

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (shin) exited Tuesday's 9-3 loss to the Brewers in the eighth inning after fouling a ball off his left shin. X-rays after the game were negative, and Happ said he will need to get the swelling down and manage the pain. However, he may require a stint on the injured […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Heading to Injured List With Right-Achilles Tightness

As another blow to an already poor season for the Atlanta Braves, outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (Achilles) exited Tuesday night's 9-6 loss to the Royals with right-Achilles tightness. The team announced that Acuna Jr. would be placed on the injured list. He went 0-for-2 with a walk before exiting after showing discomfort in his at-bats. […]

Juan Soto Exits Early Tuesday With Foot Contusion

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (foot) exited Tuesday's game against the Padres in the fourth inning with a foot contusion. Soto fouled a pitch off his foot in the top of the inning, and while he stayed in to finish the at-bat, he was replaced defensively in the next half-inning by Tyrone Taylor. Soto […]

Juaron Watts-Brown Headed to Baltimore in Seranthony Dominguez Trade

The Toronto Blue Jays traded away right-handed pitching prospect Juaron Watts-Brown in exchange for right-handed reliever Seranthony Dominguez from the Baltimore Orioles, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. The 2023 third-round pick out of Oklahoma State has split time between High-A and Double-A with Toronto this season, totaling 89 innings with a 3.54 ERA, 1.21 […]