Kevin McGonigle Launches Two Home Runs on Tuesday

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Kevin McGonigle went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI during their contest on Tuesday evening against Double-A Chesapeake. This game snapped a six-game power drought for the budding star. Even though he did not go deep in his previous six games, he still held a strong .836 OPS over […]

Kristian Campbell Snaps Brief Skid at Triple-A

Boston Red Sox infield/outfield prospect Kristian Campbell was able to snap his brief skid at Triple-A quickly. After riding an impressive 15-game hitting streak, the former top prospect went 0-for-9 across his next three games. After this short slump, Campbell bounced back in a big way, going 5-for-8 with a double and a home run […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/13/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! After a big Tuesday slate, we have a smaller Wednesday main slate. DraftKings has a six-game slate, and FanDuel has an eight-game slate that adds the Mariners/Orioles and Guardians/Marlins games. Make sure to pop into our RotoBaller Discord if you can. We talk baseball in there all day, and spend a lot […]

Dylan Beavers Staying Hot at the Plate

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Dylan Beavers has continued to stay hot at the plate and is quickly approaching his MLB debut. Over his last 12 contests with the Norfolk Tides, the outfielder has posted a strong .313/.459/.667 slash line with two doubles and five home runs. During this impressive run, Beavers has held an 11:13 […]

Fantasy Premier League - Best EPL Captain and Differential Picks for Gameweek 1 (2025)

Happy Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 1, RotoBallers! We did it! We survived the long, hot English Premier League-less summer. Now it's time to get back into the swing of things with our new content on RotoBaller for the 2025-26 Fantasy Premier League campaign. From Gameweek 1-38, Wale, Jamie, and Euan will give out their favorite […]

Andrew Painter Stumbling at Triple-A

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitching prospect Andrew Painter has had a rough stretch at Triple-A. In his last start on Sunday against Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the former first-round pick allowed nine hits and seven earned runs through 4 1/3 innings. In his previous outing on August 5, Painter also struggled serving up five runs with a 4:4 […]

Bubba Chandler Allows Three Runs in Latest Outing

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler struggled in his recent outing at Triple-A. Facing Omaha, the top pitching prospect in Pittsburgh served up six hits and three runs across four innings of work. He allowed two free passes and struck out only three. This was a bit of a step back compared to his […]

J.J. Wetherholt Goes Yard Tuesday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect J.J. Wetherholt went 2-for-5 with a home run against Triple-A Charlotte. The 22-year-old hit his seventh homer since being promoted to Triple-A Memphis on July 7, and is slashing .301/.394/.639 in 99 plate appearances during that time. Everything looks great under the hood for the Cardinals' top prospect. He has […]

Cade Smith Earns Four-Out Win Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Cade Smith earned his fifth win of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 game against the Marlins. Smith came in to pitch the top of the eighth inning with the game tied, two outs, and a runner on first. He got the third out on a strikeout and stayed in to pitch […]

Brice Matthews Slugs Homer on Tuesday

Houston Astros infield prospect Brice Matthews went 1-for-4 with a home run in a 4-3 win against Triple-A Salt Lake. Matthews was optioned to Triple-A on August 1 following the activation of Jeremy Peña. He struggled during his brief time in the majors despite clubbing three homers in 11 games. He struggled to make consistent […]

Juan Morillo Earns First Big-League Save Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Juan Morillo earned the first save of his big-league career in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Rangers. Morillo came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by one and turned in a 1-2-3 performance with no strikeouts. The Diamondbacks' bullpen was plagued by injuries earlier in the season, […]

Chris Martin Suffers From Calf Pain in Live Bullpen Session

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Chris Martin (calf) felt pain in his left calf while throwing a live bullpen on Tuesday and will pause his rehab ramp-up, per Dallas News' Shawn McFarland. Martin, who has been on the injured list since July 20, was progressing through regular bullpen sessions and training, but felt irritation when advancing […]

Owen Caissie Goes Deep on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie went 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI, and an additional run scored against Triple-A Worcester. Caissie belted his 22nd homer of the season and brings his season slash line to an impressive .292/.393/.573 and a 112:53 K:BB ratio in 400 plate appearances. The power numbers have been standout […]

Aaron Nola Fans 11 In Rehab Start Tuesday

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola (ankle, ribs) looked excellent in Tuesday's rehab start with Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Nola pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs on four hits and no walks with 11 strikeouts over 84 pitches. The 32-year-old has made three rehab starts while recovering from ankle and rib injuries, compiling a 2.19 […]

Ethan Holliday Makes Pro Debut

Colorado Rockies shortstop prospect Ethan Holliday went 2-for-4 with a double and a strikeout in his pro debut Tuesday night with Low-A Fresno. The number four overall pick in the 2025 MLB draft batted second in the lineup and had a solid debut as the top prospect in the Rockies' system. He hit a grounder […]

Brice Turang Dealing With Pinky Injury

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (pinky) exited Tuesday's 14-0 win over the Pirates early due to a "slight pinky issue," per Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Curt Hogg. Turang went 1-for-3 with a solo home run off of Paul Skenes and also had a strikeout before being replaced by Andruw Monasterio. Per manager Pat Murphy, Turang […]

Willson Contreras Exits Early Tuesday With Right-Foot Bruise

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (foot) exited Tuesday's 3-0 loss to the Rockies after being hit by a pitch in his right foot. Contreras was plunked in the fourth inning, and he stayed in the game until the sixth inning, when he was replaced defensively by Nolan Gorman. The team reported the injury […]

Tyler Fitzgerald Recalled on Tuesday

The San Francisco Giants recalled second baseman/outfielder Tyler Fitzgerald from Triple-A Sacramento on Tuesday ahead of their game against the Padres. Fitzgerald played second base for the Giants earlier in the season, but he was playing right field at Triple-A and was slotted in the lineup against the Padres batting eighth and playing right field. […]

Oneil Cruz Leaves Tuesday's Game with Apparent Head Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (head) exited Tuesday's game against the Brewers after a collision in the bottom of the fourth inning. Cruz was replaced by veteran Tommy Pham and is currently undergoing evaluation and treatment from the team's medical staff. The severity of the injury has not yet been disclosed. Cruz is in his […]

Adonai Mitchell "Dominating" Colts Training Camp

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Adonai Mitchell has been dominant in training camp and has moments where he looks like a perennial Pro Bowl player, according to James Boyd of The Athletic. A second-round pick out of Texas in 2024, Mitchell was used sparingly as a rookie. In 17 games, he had just 23 receptions for […]

Jameson Taillon Set for Final Rehab Start Wednesday Before Cubs Return

Chicago Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon (calf) is expected to make one final rehab start with Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday before rejoining the big-league rotation, according to manager Craig Counsell. Taillon has been sidelined since July 4 with a right calf strain but appears on track to return later this month. Before the injury, the 33-year-old […]

Bradley Beal Feeling Rejuvenated in Los Angeles

Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal is looking forward to playing for a new team in 2025. "I feel like I've got a new life of rejuvenation," said Beal during a recent interview. "I'm excited about the opportunity, new city, a new environment." Beal was once a top performer in the National Basketball Association. His […]

Jerry Jeudy Showing "Improved Chemistry" with Flacco

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy is showing "improved chemistry" with quarterback Joe Flacco, according to Zac Jackson of The Athletic. Jackson writes that Jeudy had his best practice of the summer last week when the Browns held a joint session with the Carolina Panthers. The 26-year-old had his most productive NFL season in 2024, […]

Frankie Montas Moves to Bullpen, Hopes for Reset in Relief Role

New York Mets right-hander Frankie Montas was officially moved to the bullpen on Tuesday after continued struggles in the rotation. The 32-year-old veteran has started seven of his eight outings this year and has pitched to a 6.38 ERA and 1.55 WHIP--numbers that mark one of the worst stretches of his career. Despite Montas falling […]

TreVeyon Henderson to Split Running Back Snaps in New England?

New England Patriots rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson will "get half of the running back snaps this season," according to Chad Graff of The Athletic. Graff writes that Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel has "publicly backed (running back) Rhamondre Stevenson several times and seems inclined to at least try out a running back committee." A […]

Luka Doncic Looking "Incredible"

According to an anonymous NBA scout, Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic appears to be in fantastic shape. "Man, he looks incredible," said the scout, who watched Doncic during a recent EuroBasket friendly contest. "He's quicker and more explosive. He's getting by people more easily. I think he's on a mission, man. I think he's […]

Tony Gonsolin Out for Season, Faces Long Road Back from Elbow Surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin (elbow) will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing an internal brace and flexor tendon repair procedure on Tuesday. The 31-year-old had been on the injured list since June 7 due to right elbow discomfort, and this latest setback is expected to sideline him for eight to 10 […]

Justin Fields "Playing It Safe" in the Passing Game

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields has been "mostly playing it safe" in the passing game in practices, according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. Rosenblatt notes that Fields has been throwing a lot of "quick slants, dump offs, (and) screens." Fields set a career-high in air yards per pass attempt (7.21) in 10 games […]

Landen Roupp to Start Friday, Rejoins Giants Rotation

San Francisco Giants right-hander Landen Roupp (elbow) is set to make his first start off the 15-day injured list this Friday against the Rays to open the weekend series. Roupp had been sidelined since July 23 with right elbow inflammation but now has a firm return date. The 26-year-old has put together a solid season […]

Curtis Samuel "Getting Close" to Returning

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel (hamstring) is "getting close" to returning from a hamstring injury that has sidelined him for two weeks, head coach Sean McDermott told the media. Thanks to the injury, Samuel has gotten off to an inauspicious start in 2025 as he looks to rebound from a disappointing first year in […]