Roki Sasaki's Velocity has "Ticked Up"

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki (shoulder) has experienced an increase in velocity while throwing from flat ground, according to Dodgers Tailgate. However, Sasaki is not ready to resume throwing from a mound. The star prospect from Japan landed on the 10-day injured list May 13 with a shoulder impingement. The Dodgers later transferred him […]

Andres Gimenez Undergoes MRI on Ankle

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez will undergo an MRI on his ankle after reaggravating an injury that originally occurred on Wednesday. He reaggravated it running the bases in Friday's 4-3 extra-innings win over the Angels. For now he's considered day-to-day, but depending the results of the MRI, a trip to the injured list […]

Rays to Reevaluate Ha-Seong Kim on Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (calf) left his season debut on Friday with cramping in his right calf. The Rays downplayed the severity of the issue after their 4-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins, but they'll reevaluate Kim on Saturday, Pat Donnelly of MLB.com reports. "Let's just see tomorrow," said Kim, who had missed […]

Alek Manoah Nearing Rehab Assignment

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah (elbow) is expected to throw one more bullpen session before going on a rehab assignment. Manoah underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2024 and has been working back from the procedure since then. He has stated on multiple occasions that he's aiming for an August comeback, which appears realistic. […]

Casey Schmitt to Take Batting Practice

San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt (hand) was able to swing the bat pain-free on Friday. The 26-year-old is now ready to take batting practice as he works back from a left-hand injury that has shelved him for over a week. Schmitt is eligible to come off the 10-day injured list on Monday, though it's […]

Bailey Ober Continues to Throw While Sidelined

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober (hip) continues to throw in order to maintain arm strength as he works his way back from a left-hip impingement that put him on the shelf on June 29. He dealt with the issue for most of the season, which could help explain some of the ineffectiveness that pushed […]

Lane Thomas Dealing with Minor Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas (foot) left Friday's 2-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers with mild plantar fasciitis symptoms in his right foot. He exited in the sixth inning after going 0-for-2. The Guardians replaced Thomas in center field with Nolan Jones and brought in Johnathan Rodriguez to play right. Thomas has already spent time […]

Blake Treinen to Face Live Hitters Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Blake Treinen (forearm) will throw one inning against live hitters on Saturday. If he gets through that without any problems, Treinen will embark on a rehab assignment. The 37-year-old right-hander hasn't pitched since April 13 because of a sprained forearm. The Dodgers were using Treinen in a high-leverage role before he […]

NASCAR DFS Picks (Xfinity Series): DraftKings Lineup Plays for The Loop 110 at Chicago (2025)

The NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to the Chicago street course this weekend for The Loop 110. Defending race winner Shane Van Gisbergen, who now races full-time in the Cup Series, dips back into Xfinity this weekend for the race. Can anyone stop him? Last weekend in Atlanta, a crash-filled race saw Nick Sanchez survive to […]

Zebby Matthews Set to Throw a Third Bullpen Session

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Zebby Matthews (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a third bullpen session on Sunday as he works his way back from a shoulder strain that has kept him out since June 5. After that, the righty is expected to face live hitters next week so long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks. […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 15)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 15 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 […]

Mick Abel, Chase Burns, Roman Anthony - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Risers, Fallers

Welcome to Week 15 of RotoBaller's Rookie Report! Last week, we spotlighted Jacob Misiorowski, Cam Smith, and Nick Kurtz. This time, we’re turning our attention to Mick Abel, Chase Burns, and Roman Anthony, who are all former top prospects who recently made their debuts and have experienced mixed results at the major league level. We’ll […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Part 9

After a week away from the column, I am back, and, as promised, I am going to finish my mid-season review of starting pitchers. This time, however, we will be focusing on those who have taken a step back in one or more of the green flag statistics. Some of these pitchers could be buy-low […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects Stash List: Ready to Make a Splash for Redraft Leagues (Week 15)

Welcome, friends, to the 2025 MLB season, and my weekly article about fantasy baseball prospects to stash heading into Week 15. Who are the top prospects you need to know for redraft leagues? Last week, we saw Colby Thomas and Jack Perkins make their MLB debuts. That makes six straight weeks of a prospect getting the […]

Are You For Real? Analyzing 4 Surprising Fantasy Baseball Breakouts From Caleb Durbin, Nick Gonzales, Joey Ortiz, Jake Mangum

Last week, Thunder Dan expanded our awesome "Are You For Real" starting pitcher series, originally penned by Elliott Baas, and instead shed some light on a handful of lesser-rostered hitters who have been hot of late. This week, yours truly will be doing the same. In Elliott's original series, he examines three pitchers who posted […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 15 - Redraft Leagues (2025)

We had a couple of big hitting promotions this past week with Colby Thomas, Harry Ford, and Colson Montgomery all getting the call to the majors. There are still several good prospects on the precipice of the majors ready to make a fantasy impact. Let's look at a few top prospects to stash for Week […]

Yu Darvish Unlikely to be Activated this Weekend

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish (elbow) is not expected to be activated this weekend. The Padres do not have a starter named for Sunday's matchup with the Rangers, but manager Mike Shildt stated that Darvish likely would not be the one to fill the void. The veteran hurler has been dealing with elbow […]

Way-Too-Early 2026 Fantasy Football Rookie Mock Draft: 12 Teams, Superflex - LaNorris Sellers, Jeremiyah Love, Antonio Williams, Jordyn Tyson

The start of the 2025 NFL season is quickly approaching. Dynasty fantasy football players are hard at work preparing for the upcoming season, and many are smack in the middle of their league’s rookie draft. While that should be the main focus for dynasty managers, experienced gamers know it’s never too early to peek ahead […]

Matt Chapman Expected to Return on Saturday

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (hand) is expected to return to the lineup on Saturday according to manager Bob Melvin. The veteran has been out since early June with a sprained right hand, but completed only a one-game rehab assignment with the Giants in need of offensive and defensive infield help. The 32-year-old […]

Blake Snell to Face Live Batters on Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell (shoulder) is set to face live hitters again on Saturday and is expected to throw two innings. As long as the lefty doesn't suffer any setbacks, he could be in line to begin a rehab assignment afterward. While any progress is welcomed, that still means he probably won't […]

5 Sneaky Super Bowl Contenders in 2025 - NFL Season Outlook and Predictions

It feels like yesterday when we saw the Philadelphia Eagles humiliate the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, but time has gone by so quickly since then. Somehow, we're less than two months away from the start of the 2025 NFL season. Of course, as the old saying goes, everyone is a contender in […]

Brant's Must-Avoid Draft Picks for 2025 Fantasy Football: 5 Overpriced Veterans

Fantasy football drafting is all about finding value on the board. One player may not be a great third-round pick but could pay off as an incredible sixth-round pick. The goal is to draft as many players who outplay the position in which you drafted them. With that being said, I am going to discuss […]

Chase DeLauter Extends On-Base Streak to 30 Games

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter has continued to look quite comfortable during his first extended stint at Triple-A. On Friday, DeLauter reached base in his 30th consecutive game at Triple-A. In this contest, the No. 52-ranked prospect in the sport went 1-for-4 with a single. Through his 30 games at Triple-A Columbus, DeLauter has […]

Walker Jenkins Goes Deep, Tallies Two Hits on Friday

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins was busy during their contest against Double-A Tulsa on Friday afternoon. In this contest, Jenkins reached safely five times. He tallied two hits, including a home run, and drew three walks. He scored two runs and brought in four. Over his last 10 games, Jenkins has posted a strong […]

Jonah Tong Punches Out 10 in Latest Outing

New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong posted another dominant outing on Friday evening. Facing Double-A Hartford, Tong tossed 5 1/3 innings of two-run ball with four hits, two walks, and 10 strikeouts. This was Tong's fifth start this season, tallying double-digit punchouts in a single outing. Since May 1, Tong has been one […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/5/2025)

Hopefully, Major League Baseball has some fireworks left over after an exciting Fourth of July! On Saturday, nine games are scheduled for the afternoon with six more under the lights, putting all 30 teams in play for a great day of baseball. Let's look through the options and try to find some home run props […]

Edgar Quero Launches First MLB Home Run

Chicago White Sox catching prospect Edgar Quero went 1-for-4 with a long ball during their victory over the Colorado Rockies on Friday evening. Quero hit a solo shot in the sixth inning off Colorado starting pitcher Antonio Senzatela. Quero has begun to take the back seat to fellow catching prospect Kyle Teel behind the dish. […]

Khristian Curtis Leads Combined Perfect Game

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Khristian Curtis led High-A Greensboro's combined perfect game on Friday evening. During their contest against Aberdeen, Curtis received the starting nod and was dominant, tossing six perfect innings. He struck out an impressive 10 batters. He would then give the ball to relievers Jake Shirk and Michael Walsh, who completed […]

Bubba Chandler Strikes Out Six Across Six Scoreless Frames

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler tossed six shutout frames en route to earning the victory over Triple-A Louisville on Friday evening. In this outing, the top pitching prospect in the game struck out six batters and allowed five hits. He walked just two batters. This was a much-needed bounce-back outing for Chandler, who […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Brandon Sproat, Hunter Barco, Chase DeLauter

Through the first half of the 2025 regular season, fantasy managers have seen many top prospects make an immediate impact. First baseman Nick Kurtz, right-hander pitcher Logan Henderson, and left-handed pitcher Noah Cameron are some of the names who were viewed as must-start players for a period of time. In this piece, we will look […]