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 […]

Jackson Chourio Exits Early Tuesday With Right-Hamstring Spasm

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (hamstring) exited Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Cubs in the fifth inning with a right hamstring spasm. Chourio pulled up heading into third base on a triple and was replaced on the basepaths by Blake Perkins. Chourio had gone 2-for-3 with a single and triple before exiting. He was also […]

Maxwell Hairston Leaves Practice with Knee Injury

Buffalo Bills rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston (knee) limped off the field with a trainer after suffering an apparent injury to his right knee during the team's practice on Tuesday. Buffalo selected Hairston in the first round of the 2025 draft out of Kentucky, and the rookie had been projected to step into a starting role […]

Michael King Eyes Weekend Rehab Start

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King (shoulder) is reportedly in consideration for a rehab start this weekend, likely at the Triple-A level. The 30-year-old has been on the 60-day injured list since May 25 with a long thoracic nerve injury in his right shoulder. He is expected to return sometime in August. Before the injury, […]

Christian Gonzalez Sidelined by Hamstring Injury

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) has suffered a hamstring injury that will sideline him for "a bit," but it "will not impact his Week 1 availability," according to NFL Insider Jordan Schultz. Gonzalez left the team's Monday practice early due to the injury. New England seems to have avoided the worst for their […]

Carlos Correa Exits Early Tuesday with Lightheadedness

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (illness) left Tuesday's game early with what manager Rocco Baldelli described as lightheadedness. Correa spoke with the team's head trainer multiple times before exiting during the top of the third inning. Twenty-four-year-old Brooks Lee took over at shortstop. Correa is day-to-day. The 30-year-old has taken a step back following an […]

Austin Hooper Returns to Practice on Tuesday

New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper (undisclosed) returned to practice on Tuesday, according to Evan Lazar of Patriots.com. Hooper had started camp on the active/physically unable to perform list, but he appears to be back in action. The 30-year-old recorded 45 catches for 476 yards and three touchdowns in 17 games with New England […]

Year 2 Jump Coming for Luke McCaffrey?

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said he's seen "the Year 1 to the Year 2 jump" and is "encouraged" by the work wide receiver Luke McCaffrey has put in over the offseason. Washington drafted McCaffrey in the third round out of Rice in 2024, and he did not contribute much on offense as a […]

Chris Paddack Set for Tigers Debut Wednesday

The Detroit Tigers have activated right-hander Chris Paddack, who will make his team debut Wednesday afternoon against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Paddack was acquired from the Minnesota Twins in a deal that also included right-hander Randy Dobnak, with catching prospect Enrique Jimenez going the other way. Through 21 starts this season, Paddack posted a 4.95 ERA, […]

Cade Otton Misses Practice on Tuesday

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton (hamstring) remained sidelined for his team's Tuesday practice, according to Greg Auman of Fox Sports. Otton has now missed three straight days of practice with what Bucs head coach Todd Bowles has described as a mild hamstring strain. The fourth-year tight end played 14 games in 2024, hauling […]

Yoan Moncada Still Out Tuesday, Remains Day-to-Day with Hand Injury

Los Angeles Angels third baseman Yoan Moncada (hand) is out of the lineup again Tuesday as he deals with a right hand contusion. The 30-year-old switch hitter was hit by a pitch on July 26 and was removed from the game. Fortunately, X-rays came back negative, and he remains day-to-day. 31-year-old Kevin Newman will start […]