Best Ball Fantasy Football Dart Throws: Round 18 Underdog Targets and Sleepers to Draft

Finding late-round players that can enter your lineup throughout the season is key to building a strong best ball roster. Just two seasons ago, we saw the Best Ball Mania winner on Underdog take down the final week thanks to a massive week from their 18th-round running back, Kyren Williams. Drafting players in the final […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 17 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success In 2025?

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! With the All-Star break behind us, it's time to dig our heels back into fantasy baseball. While we only had three games this past weekend, we still have plenty of starting pitcher data to dive into. This week, we will look at a veteran pitcher who is approaching must-roster territory. Additionally, we […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Closer Handcuffs and Waiver Wire Pickups Worth Stashing for Week 17 (2025)

We are less than 10 days away from the Major League Baseball trade deadline, so if you have not been stashing potential closers for fantasy baseball, now is the time to start! Last year, closer-relevant players like Carlos Estevez, Tanner Scott, Gregory Soto, Lucas Erceg, Ryne Stanek, and Seranthony Dominguez were all traded near the […]

Kyle Filipowski Named Summer League MVP

Utah Jazz forward/center Kyle Filipowski has been named the 2025 NBA Summer League MVP. The Duke product averaged a league-leading 29.3 points per game at the tournament and notched 7.7 rebounds with 2.3 assists in three outings. He is the first Jazz player ever to win MVP honors in the Summer League. Filipowski looked great […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Wednesday 7/23/2025)

We must be butter, because we are on a roll! My last two NRFI articles have gone a combined 7-1 on picks, which has resulted in a tidy profit and renewed confidence in the process. Today we have a lot of early and late afternoon games, so get your wagers in as soon as you […]

Fantasy Football All-Bench RB Strategy: Round Out Your Draft With These Backup Running Backs (2025)

Every year, I write about the merits of an #AllBenchRB strategy during the season. It is a strategy employed in fantasy football leagues that can lead to success for fantasy players if implemented correctly. Then I had an epiphany when @RealTalkRaph said to me, “Brett, your All-Bench RB strategy would work for the draft!” Mind […]

Jhostynxon Garcia Launches Two Long Balls on Tuesday

Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia went 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI during their contest against Triple-A Saint Paul on Tuesday evening. Over his last eight contests, the No. 3-ranked prospect in the Boston system has only gone hitless once and held a stellar .387/.472/.581 slash line with a 6:4 K:BB. […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results - Part 10

As we move on to our 10th edition of Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs, we are going to do something we haven't done yet, and I think it's going to excite the people. They've been clamoring for us to talk about this guy, and so I can only do one thing: Give the people […]

Owen Caissie Tallies Five Hits on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie continued his impressive stretch at Triple-A on Tuesday evening as he went 5-for-5 with two doubles and a home run against Triple-A Louisville. Caissie has been one of the most productive hitters at the Triple-A level this season. Through 77 games with the Iowa Cubs this season, the top-ranked […]

Walker Jenkins Heating up at Double-A

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins is beginning to find his swing after an injury-riddled first half. The top prospect in Minnesota missed nearly two months of action due to an ankle sprain. However, since returning to Double-A, Jenkins has been quite productive and could push for a promotion to Triple-A in the coming weeks. […]

Henry Bolte Joining Triple-A Las Vegas

The Athletics are promoting outfield prospect Henry Bolte to Triple-A Las Vegas. Bolte has spent the entire first half of the season with Double-A Midland. Last summer, Bolte split his time with High-A and Double-A. Through 80 games with Midland this season, the former second-round pick has been performing quite well, holding a .278/.378/.424 slash […]

George Pickens Expected to be Moved Around in Formations

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said that wide receiver George Pickens' ability to track a deep ball is uncanny and will be utilized in various formations. "He's been great with the ability to move him around," said Schottenheimer. "To maximize him, he can't play just one spot, can't play just the X spot. We […]

J.J. Wetherholt Hits Leadoff Home Run

St. Louis Cardinals infield prospect J.J. Wetherholt went 1-for-5 with a home run during their contest against Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday evening. Wetherholt wasted little time as he hit a lead-off long ball. Since earning the call to join Triple-A Memphis, St. Louis' first-round pick from the 2024 MLB Draft has held his own, posting […]

Kevin McGonigle Extends Hitting Streak on Tuesday

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Kevin McGonigle contended to swing a hot bat as he extended his hitting streak at Double-A to four games on Tuesday. During their contest against Double-A Somerset, McGonigle would go 1-for-3 with an RBI. His lone hit came in the 10th inning as a walk-off single. Over his last four games, […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Justin Crawford, Hunter Barco, Andrew Painter

Throughout the opening months of the fantasy baseball season, fantasy managers have seen many high-end prospects not only get the call to the big leagues but also make an immediate impact in the majors. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz and Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Noah Cameron have both emerged as must-start options. In this […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Bubba Chandler, Logan Henderson, Brandon Sproat

Throughout the first half of the campaign, fantasy managers have seen several high-end pitching prospects not only make their MLB debut but also look quite comfortable at the top level of the sport. For example, both the Brewers and Reds promoted their top pitching prospects, Jacob Misiorowski and Chase Burns, who have already flashed immense […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/23/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have a small slate for us on tap tonight. It's just a five-game set, as most games are played in the morning and spread throughout the day. We do have a couple of aces on the mound in Jesus Luzardo and Max Fried, but I'll be diving into a couple of […]

Ethan Holliday Agrees to Record-Setting Bonus

The Colorado Rockies' No. 4 overall pick, Ethan Holliday, officially agreed to a $9 million signing bonus on Tuesday, which is an MLB draft record for a high-school player and tied for the fourth-highest bonus ever. The Oklahoma State recruit has perhaps the best power in the draft class and was the top-ranked player on […]

Max Muncy Takes Batting Practice Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (knee) continued to progress well from his left knee bone bruise on Tuesday, taking batting practice on the field, per Los Angeles Times' Jack Harris. The 34-year-old, who was injured at the beginning of July, has been making strong progress, given how serious the injury could have been. […]

Ben Casparius Exits Tuesday With Apparent Right Hamstring Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ben Casparius (hamstring) exited Tuesday's game against the Twins after being checked by a trainer with an apparent right hamstring injury, per the Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. Casparius entered the game in the top of the sixth inning with the game tied 3-3. He allowed a double and three walks without recording […]

Colby Thomas Back Up in the Majors

Athletics outfield prospect Colby Thomas was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday. The corresponding move was Denzel Clarke being placed on the 10-day IL with a Grade 2 adductor strain. Thomas came up to the majors for a brief stint in early July, and had two hits in 15 at-bats. The 24-year-old has enjoyed […]

Rich Hill Allows One Run In Five Innings In Tuesday's Debut

The Kansas City Royals called up 45-year-old veteran Rich Hill from Triple-A Omaha to make his first start of the season in Tuesday's 6-0 loss to the Cubs. Making his first big-league start since Sept. 4, 2023, Hill tossed five innings, allowing three runs (one earned) on six hits and two walks with one strikeout. […]

Kade Anderson Officially Signs With Mariners

The Seattle Mariners' No. 3 overall pick, left-hander Kade Anderson, agreed to terms for an $8.8 million signing bonus, which is about $700,000 below slot value for the third overall pick. The former LSU pitcher earned the seventh-largest bonus in MLB draft history with this deal. Anderson steps into a favorable pitching pipeline with Seattle, […]

Dylan Crews Moved to 60-Day Injured List on Tuesday

Washington Nationals interim general manager Mike DeBartolo announced Tuesday that outfielder Dylan Crews (oblique) was transferred to the 60-day injured list as he continues to recover from a left oblique strain. The move was made to make room on the 40-man roster for left-handed pitcher Konnor Pilkington, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Rochester. This […]

Shelby Miller's Throwing Session Cut Short Tuesday Due to Lower-Back Tightness

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Shelby Miller (forearm, back) threw 16 pitches to live hitters on Tuesday. However, his session was cut short due to tightness in his lower back, per manager Torey Lovullo. The 34-year-old went on the injured list at the beginning of July with a forearm strain and has been working his way […]

Deyvison De Los Santos Goes Deep Tuesday

Miami Marlins third base prospect Deyvison De Los Santos went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's 8-4 win against Triple-A Durham. It's been a fairly quiet month of July for the 22-year-old overall, as he is slashing just .224/.283/.408 with three homers in 49-at bats. De Los Santos has big-time raw […]

Kyle Higashioka Exits Early Tuesday With Hamstring Tightness

Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said that catcher Kyle Higashioka (hamstring) exited Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Athletics in the eighth inning due to hamstring tightness, per MLB.com's Kennedi Landry. Higashioka had gone 2-for-3 with two singles and a run scored before being replaced defensively by Jonah Heim. The 35-year-old veteran has done a decent […]

Kyle Harrison Delivers Quality Start on Tuesday

Boston Red Sox left-handed pitcher Kyle Harrison secured a win in his best outing since being dealt to the Red Sox, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and one walk while striking out five against Triple-A St. Paul. He generated a whiff on all four pitches in his arsenal, totaling 11 on 43 […]

Tyler O'Neill Out Of Lineup Tuesday With General Soreness

Baltimore Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino said that outfielder Tyler O'Neill (soreness) was not in Tuesday's lineup against the Guardians due to "general soreness," per Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich. The 30-year-old has spent several stints on the injured list this season with neck inflammation and a left-shoulder impingement. He has also produced little offensively, slashing […]