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, […]

Chas McCormick Activated from 10-Day Injured List

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick (oblique) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. In a corresponding move, the Astros optioned outfielder Kenedy Corona to Triple-A Sugar Land. McCormick was held out of action since late May. He made six appearances in the minor leagues during his rehab stint and held a .174/.240/.435 line […]

Luis Gil Throws 57 Pitches in Latest Rehab Outing

New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Luis Gil (lat) completed 57 pitches in his latest rehab outing with Double-A Somerset on Friday evening. In this outing, Gil was able to log 3 1/3 innings of two-run ball. He allowed two hits, two walks, and struck out seven. In his first rehab outing, Gil also tossed 3 […]

Jaroslav Halak Officially Announces Retirement

Goaltender Jaroslav Halak hasn't played in the NHL since the 2022-23 season, but he has only now made his retirement official. Halak began his career with the Montreal Canadiens in 2006-07 and played for seven teams over 17 seasons. He made 581 regular-season appearances, posting a 295-189-69 record, along with a 2.50 goals-against average, a […]

Zebby Matthews Reinstated, Starting on Saturday

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Zebby Matthews (shoulder) is slated to be reinstated from the 15-day injured list and start Saturday's contest against the Colorado Rockies. The right-hander has been held out of action since June due to a right shoulder strain. However, Matthews needed just one rehab start with Triple-A St. Paul to prove he […]

Drew Helleson Inks Two-Year Extension with Ducks

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Drew Helleson has landed a two-year, $2.2 million contract extension. The 24-year-old completed his entry-level contract with the 2024-25 campaign and was a restricted free agent who had filed for salary arbitration. Through his first 59 career games, Helleson has recorded 14 points (five goals, nine assists), 67 shots, 76 blocks, and […]

Gabriel Vilardi Signs Six-Year, $45 Million Extension

Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi has inked a six-year, $45 million contract extension. The Kingston, Ontario native is receiving a huge pay increase after previously being on a two-year, $6.88 million deal. Vilardi has fully earned it, as the 25-year-old has notched 97 points (27 goals, 34 assists) in 118 contests since arriving in Winnipeg […]

4 Fantasy Football Outlooks for Aging Workhorse Running Backs in 2025 - Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, Christian McCaffrey, Alvin Kamara

From 2016 to 2018, we saw four superstar running backs enter the league who changed fantasy football forever. The first was Derrick Henry, who took a while to get going before establishing himself as a generational talent. Christian McCaffrey and Alvin Kamara were up next, and almost immediately became fantasy stars, while Saquon Barkley finished […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 17)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 17 of the 2025 MLB season. The focus of this article is to highlight players who could be on the verge of a breakout, citing current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average and isolated power (ISO). You will also find […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/19/2025)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! It's great to have baseball back after the All-Star break earlier this week, and on Saturday, most of the action is under the lights as baseball gets back in the swing of a busy summer. With the trade deadline and playoff race just around the corner, it's great to have baseball back […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Samuel Basallo, Dylan Beavers, C.J. Kayfus

As we enter the second half, there are many prospects knocking on the MLB door who could make a significant impact when they get the call. During the first half of the season, Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz and Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson were among the few who did. In this piece, we […]

Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Report for Week 17 (2025)

With a very polarizing All-Star Game and a predictable but still kind of strange Home Run Derby behind us, the next official baseball holiday will be the trade deadline on July 31. As always, the deadline is sure to turn some bullpens on their heads, but at least for now, we can pretend we have […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Part 11

So, what did you do for the last four days? Did you watch the HR Derby and the All-Star Game? Did you make any fantasy baseball trade offers or tinker with your rosters by making some waiver claims? I am not going to lie, I took some time away from analyzing every stat I could […]

Hunter Brown to Start Sunday, Framber Valdez Pushed Back

The Houston Astros have made a notable change to their rotation for Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. They'll start All-Star right-hander Hunter Brown instead of lefty Framber Valdez for the series finale, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. Valdez was listed as the starter for Sunday when pitching probables came out Thursday. However, Astros manager […]

Carlos Estevez Gives Up Walk-Off Homer in Loss

Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estevez (4-3) blew a save and took the loss in an 8-7 heartbreaker against the Miami Marlins on Friday. After the Royals took a 7-5 lead in the top of the 10th inning, Estevez was unable to close the door on the Marlins in a costly defeat. Estevez retired the […]

Bryce Miller to Throw Live Batting Practice Saturday

Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller (elbow) is expected to throw live batting practice on Saturday, according to Tim Booth of the Seattle Times. Miller previously threw a bullpen session this past Tuesday as he works back from elbow inflammation. The 26-year-old has gone on the 15-day injured list twice this season because of elbow troubles […]

Kyle Stowers Blasts Walk-Off in Two-Homer Game

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers continued his stunning breakout campaign in an 8-7 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday. The first-time All-Star smashed a pair of two-run homers, including a walk-off in the 10th inning, to highlight a 3-for-5, five-RBI night. Remarkably, Stowers has gone 8-for-10 with five HRs, 11 RBI, and six […]

Mike Trout Doing Outfield Drills

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter/outfielder Mike Trout did some outfield drills on Friday and offered a positive update afterward, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports. "It went good," the 33-year-old said. "Just like a slow progression to get my feet under me, and then hopefully be back in the outfield soon." Trout expects […]

Spencer Arrighetti Nearing Rehab Assignment

The Houston Astros announced Friday that right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) is scheduled to report to Double-A Corpus Christi this week. He should start a rehab assignment in the coming days. Arrighetti threw a 35-pitch live batting practice session last Sunday and hasn't dealt with any issues since then. The Astros are targeting an August return […]

Aaron Nola to Throw Live Batting Practice Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola (ankle, rib) will throw a live batting practice session consisting of two innings and 35 pitches on Saturday, Scott Lauber of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. The plan after that is for Nola to throw a bullpen session on Tuesday before potentially embarking on a rehab assignment. The 32-year-old landed on […]

Cristian Javier Solid in Rehab Start

Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier (elbow) pitched well over three innings in his first Double-A rehab start on Friday. Javier totaled 46 pitches and allowed one run on two hits with three strikeouts against two walks. It was the second rehab outing for Javier, who tossed 35 pitches in a July 12 start in the […]

In-Tournament PGA Model - Round 3 Picks for The Open Championship (Premium Content)

All other PGA Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I am excited to announce that I will be providing a premium spreadsheet that can be accessed through the link below. Here you will find updated stats for the particular tournament -- all sortable and weighable when you make a copy of your […]

Round 3 PGA DFS Showdown Picks - 2025 Open Championship

Hello, Rotoballers! I hope everyone is doing well and is ready for another exciting year of PGA DFS. Showdown has returned for another season on DraftKings alongside the PGA Tour, and we’re here to help guide you, whether you’re looking to continue your journey from where you left off in 2024 or are new to […]

Jose Urquidy Throws Bullpen Session on Friday

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Jose Urquidy (elbow) completed a successful bullpen session on Friday. The right-hander continues to throw without any issues, but hasn't faced live hitters yet. Urquidy is working his way back from Tommy John surgery that he underwent in June of last year. There is still more work to do, but Urquidy […]

Alex Lange Scheduled to Pitch on Saturday

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Alex Lange (lat) is scheduled to pitch for Triple-A Toledo on Saturday. The right-hander continues to work his way back from a lat strain that has kept him sidelined since July 8. Lange only pitched in seven games before being pulled off his rehab assignment due to a lat issue. He […]

Sawyer Gipson-Long has Ugly Rehab Outing

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Sawyer Gipson-Long (neck) made another rehab start with Triple-A Toledo on Friday. Gipson-Long was fantastic with 4 2/3 scoreless innings during his first rehab start. Sadly, he wasn't able to have the same success on Friday. He tossed 3 2/3 innings, allowing seven earned runs on nine hits while striking out […]

Brendan Rodgers Exits Early on Friday

Houston Astros infielder Brendan Rodgers (oblique, head) was forced to make an early exit from Friday's rehab game at Triple-A Sugar Land. Rodgers collided with his teammate and suffered a head injury during the third inning of this contest. He was pulled out of the contest and is expected to be examined for a concussion. […]

Dylan Crews Nearing Rehab Assignment

Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews (oblique) is nearing a rehab assignment, according to interim manager Miguel Cairo. This is good news considering Crews has been sidelined since mid-May due to a left oblique strain. The fact he has missed nearly two months of action means he'll probably have a long rehab stint. Barring any setbacks, […]

Thairo Estrada Placed on Injured List

Colorado Rockies infielder Thairo Estrada (thumb) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. Estrada has been dealing with a thumb issue since he jammed it back on July 7. He'll now head to the shelf, but backdated to July 11. That means, Estrada could potentially return to the lineup following this weekend's series […]