Noelvi Marte Activated and Playing on Friday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi Marte (oblique) has been activated off the injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Marte is finally back in the mix after being sidelined since early May due to a left oblique strain. The former top prospect was hitting well at the plate before going down. Hopefully he'll […]

Keibert Ruiz Reinstated, Starting on Friday

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz (concussion) has been reinstated from the injured list ahead of Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Ruiz has been out since June 24 due to a concussion. He's back in the mix on Friday, Ruiz is batting eighth and starting behind the plate versus right-hander Lucas Giolito. Ruiz has […]

Trevor Williams Lands on Injured List

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Trevor Williams (elbow) has been placed on the 15-day injured list on Friday. Williams is reportedly dealing with a right elbow sprain, so he'll likely be sidelined for a few weeks. It's worth noting that Williams allowed a season-high seven earned runs during Wednesday's outing. Before that, Williams allowed four runs […]

Fantasy Baseball League Winners: Unlikely Aces Worth A Roster Spot? (Week 14)

Welcome back to Unlikely Aces, the regular feature where we take a magnifying glass to a group of surging starting pitchers. We have passed the halfway point in terms of games played for every MLB team, so it’s important to make sure we are maximizing our fantasy rosters. Streaming pitchers can be a powerful tool […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Byron Buxton, Cam Smith, Otto Lopez, Ranger Suarez, Chase Burns

With another two weeks of ball in the books since our last update, it's time for a refresh to our 2025 rest-of-season fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) after injuries hit Chris Sale (ribs), Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow), Corbin Carroll (wrist), Luis Robert Jr. (hamstring), Jeremy Pena (ribs), Ivan Herrera (hamstring), Kerry […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 14

We've now reached the end of June and have officially entered the second half of the major league season. We've already seen plenty of exciting prospect promotions through the first three months of the season, and we should get plenty more over the summer months. There are still plenty of exciting prospects to stash right […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results: Part 7

Welcome to yet another edition of Fantasy Baseball Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs. We've been aiming to steer you in the right direction, and so far it's been a pretty fun journey. We've delivered on guys like James Wood, Cal Raleigh, Zach Neto, and Eugenio Suarez. Hopefully you followed our advice and bought in when […]

MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 14)

Don't look now, but here comes July, and with it, the pressure for major league teams to decide what they are as a team while the calendar ticks down to the trade deadline at the end of the month. The following are a few players who should generate interest among fantasy baseball players.  Some are […]

Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Arsenal Changes for Week 15: Pitch Mix, Velocity, Movement (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my weekly "Starting Pitcher Arsenal Changes" article series for Week 15 of the 2025 fantasy baseball season. We researched 33 starting pitchers, with three more in this column, including one veteran, a former top prospect, and a post-hype sleeper. Today's article will discuss a few starting pitchers who made actionable adjustments, […]

David Peterson Bounces Back Nicely

New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson was smacked around his last few starts, but looked solid on the mound during Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Over his last two starts, Peterson allowed 10 earned runs on 12 hits with six walks, but looked like a different pitcher on Thursday. The southpaw limited the […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 14 (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another installment of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 14 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we list the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players rostered in less than 65% of leagues worth stashing in your leagues, including names like Luis Robert Jr., Tyler […]

Jake Irvin Looks Solid on Thursday

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Jake Irvin got off to a rough start, but settled down nicely during Thursday's outing against the Detroit Tigers. Irvin gave up a three-run blast to Spencer Torkelson in the first inning. After that, Irving looked great as he tossed five hitless innings. He finished this outing with six innings of […]

Kyle Freeland Tosses Quality Start on Thursday

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland bounced back on the mound during Thursday's outing against the Houston Astros. Freeland got off to a rough start by allowing three runs over the first two innings. After that, Freeland settled down and threw four scoreless innings. He finished this outing with three earned runs on six hits […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/4/25)

I want to wish our entire RotoBaller family a happy, healthy, and safe Fourth of July weekend! If you get the day off from work today, enjoy your three-day weekend and the two slates of baseball that are on tap. This article deals with the eight-game night slate, but our RotoBaller Discord chat is already […]

When is Brandon Aiyuk Coming Back? Fantasy Football Injury Update and Outlook

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has emerged as one of the best playmakers in the NFL. He totaled over 1,000 receiving yards in back-to-back seasons in 2022 and 2023, including a career-high 1,342 yards during the 2023 campaign. That strong season earned Aiyuk a massive four-year, $120 million deal one year later.  Unfortunately, […]

Ollie Gordon II - 2025 Fantasy Football Rookie Draft Busts and Avoids

DRAFT PICK: 6th Round (#179 Overall Pick) TEAM: Miami Dolphins ROOKIE DRAFT ANALYSIS: Coming into the 2024 season, perhaps no collegiate running back was thought to have a higher ceiling than Oklahoma State's Ollie Gordon II. Unfortunately, following an inefficient, injury-hampered junior season, Gordon saw his stock plummet before the 2025 NFL Draft, where he […]

Is the Fantasy Football Late-Round QB Strategy Still Viable in 2025?

Now that the calendar has flipped to July, it is time to start locking in on the 2025 fantasy football season. Over the next few months, fantasy managers will pore through endless amounts of information through articles and podcasts. Some of that information will be more focused on individual players. However, the real value lies […]

C.J. Kayfus Removed from Thursday's Game with Knee Injury

Cleveland Guardians first base prospect C.J. Kayfus (knee) was removed from Thursday's contest with a knee contusion. However, the team noted that his removal was precautionary and that he is viewed as day-to-day. The budding star suffered this injury while running on the basepaths. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as Triple-A Columbus […]

Konnor Griffin Hits Home Run No. 4 at High-A

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin launched his fourth home run at the High-A level on Thursday evening. During their contest against High-A Aberdeen, the No. 2-ranked prospects in the system went 1-for-4 at the plate with a long ball and a walk. Over his first 20 games at the High-A level, the ninth overall […]

Drew Gilbert Launches Two Long Balls

New York Mets outfield prospect Drew Gilbert went 3-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI during their contest against Triple-A Worcester on Thursday evening. This was Gilbert's second and third home runs over his last two games. Over his last nine, Gilbert has been one of the most productive hitters at Triple-A, boasting a […]

Carson Williams Homers in Third Straight Game

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Carson Williams has continued to hit for power at Triple-A. On Thursday evening during their contest against the Norfolk Tides, Williams went 1-for-1 with a home run and three walks. This was his third straight contest going deep. Over his last 11 games, Williams has posted a stellar .359/.490/.846 slash […]

Druw Jones Hits First High-A Home Run

Arizona Diamondbacks prospect Druw Jones went 2-for-4 with a home run during their contest against High-A Eugene on Thursday evening. This was Jones' first career long ball at the High-A level. Over his last nine games, Jones has begun to heat up at the plate, posting a stellar .382/.405/.529 line with two doubles, a stolen […]

5 Undrafted Rookie Fantasy Football Wide Receivers Sleepers: Late-Round Draft Targets (2025)

For NFL teams, drafting is an imperfect science, and every year, quality players fall through the cracks, with a small percentage later signing on as undrafted free agents. Some will never be viewed as much more than roster long shots, serving primarily as camp bodies to help get through the grueling weeks of training camp. […]

Robby Snelling Tallies Eight Strikeouts on Thursday

Miami Marlins left-handed pitching prospect Robby Snelling enjoyed another dominant outing at Double-A on Thursday evening. In this start, Snelling tossed five innings of one-run ball with eight strikeouts. He allowed five hits and just one free pass. Since allowing four runs on June 11, Snelling has been one of the most dominant pitchers at […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Brice Matthews, Colson Montgomery, Didier Fuentes

Every season, fantasy managers see several high-prospects make a strong impact during their first taste of the major leagues. Last season, Paul Skenes and James Wood were among the many names that were called upon. This season, several high-end prospects have made a significant impact, such as Kansas City's Noah Cameron and Houston's Cam Smith. […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Colton Gordon, Yanquiel Fernandez, Harry Ford

Prospects have the upside to make a high impact as soon as they get the call to the big leagues. This season, several prospects have become must-start options such as Jacob Misiowroki and Nick Kurtz. In this piece, we will look at one prospect who has begun to find his footing in the minors and […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Friday 7/4/2025)

After taking a funky little Thursday slate off, we are back today for a full slate of MLB action and five more first-inning bets! Happy Independence Day, friends! I hope you enjoy some burgers, beers, and baseball today. We have a few afternoon games on the East Coast, so there's a chance to watch and […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/4/2025)

Before I get into any analysis, I have to give my colleague Frank Ammirante mad props for nailing three of his five HR calls on Wednesday, as this is no easy feat! Hitting on just one bet usually allows us to break even, but hitting three of five bets would have been a very profitable […]

Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings: ROS Updates for Week 15 (2025) - Randy Arozarena, Bobby Witt, Kyle Stowers, Chandler Simpson, more

As we approach the MLB All-Star break in July, it's time for another rankings check-in. Below is the next edition of Nick Mariano's updated H2H points league fantasy baseball rankings and tiers heading into Week 15 of the 2025 season. Use these rankings to identify potential buy or sell candidates, and see which prospects are […]

Chris Bassitt Strikes Out Nine in Win

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Chris Bassitt was solid on Thursday, tossing 5 ⅔ innings of three-run ball and picking up his eighth win of the season in a 8-5 victory over the New York Yankees. Bassitt did allow eight hits and three walks, but was able to escape with limited damage, partially due to […]