Josh Hader Closes Out Dodgers for 25th Save

Houston Astros closer Josh Hader has now converted 25 straight saves to begin the 2025 season. Hader held the Dodgers scoreless over 1 1/3 innings and 24 pitches on Saturday to close out a 6-4 win. He entered with two outs in the bottom of the eighth and runners on first and second, and struck […]

Tommy Kahnle Locks Down Ninth Save

Detroit Tigers reliever Tommy Kahnle put the finishing touches on a 1-0 shutout over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday. With Will Vest getting the day off, Kahnle threw a scoreless ninth inning to pick up his ninth save of the year. The right-hander struck out one, walked one, and threw 17 pitches. Kahnle, the Tigers' […]

Tyler Glasnow Expected to Return Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow (shoulder) is expected to come off the 15-day injured list to start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports. Glasnow has been out for over two months because of shoulder inflammation. He hasn't pitched for the Dodgers since April 27, a one-inning […]

Matt Olson Launches 17th Homer in Three-Hit Effort

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson was a triple shy of the cycle in Saturday's 9-6 loss to the Baltimore Orioles, reaching base five times in a dominant performance. Olson went 3-for-3 with a double, home run, and two walks. The big day comes on the heels of a 0-for-4 outing on Friday. The 31-year-old […]

Erik Miller Placed on 15-Day Injured List

The San Francisco Giants have placed reliever Erik Miller (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with a strained left elbow, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. The team selected fellow southpaw Scott Alexander from Triple-A Sacramento to take Miller's roster spot. Miller has recorded a superb 1.50 ERA and totaled 10 holds over […]

Grant Park 165 DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel NASCAR Daily Fantasy Lineup Picks (2025)

NASCAR is taking its action to the streets of Chicago, as the Cup Series will host the Grant Park 165 on the Chicago Street Course this week. This is the third time that the Cup Series will visit this street course, which has proven to be a challenge for even the most seasoned veteran drivers. […]

Luis Gil Takes Next Step Toward 2025 Debut

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil (lat) has begun throwing live batting practice, with a minor-league rehab assignment scheduled for next week. The 2024 AL Rookie of the Year has been sidelined since March 24 with a high-grade right lat strain and is eyeing a return shortly after the All-Star break. Gil played a pivotal […]

Ryan Yarbrough’s Return Uncertain, Could Toss Soon

New York Yankees left-hander Ryan Yarbrough (oblique) has yet to resume throwing as he works his way back from the injured list. Out since June 20, there is still no clear timetable for his return. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Saturday that Yarbrough is "getting over the hump" and could begin a throwing program soon. […]

Lake Bachar Earns First Save

Miami Marlins relief pitcher Lake Bachar was called upon with a two-run lead in the ninth inning versus the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Normally, Bachar isn't used as the closer, but Ronny Henriquez and Calvin Faucher had already pitched in this game. Bachar didn't have any problems as he retired the first three batters he […]

Brandon Nimmo Smacks Grand Slam in Victory

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo came up with a clutch hit during Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. Nimmo didn't wait around to do the damage as he blasted a grand slam in the first inning off left-hander Carlos Rodon. He didn't do much else after that, going 1-for-4 with one homer, four […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Chandler Simpson, Jac Caglianone, Otto Lopez, Emmet Sheehan, Colson Montgomery

Welcome back, RotoBallers, for more waiver wire advice! We are at the home stretch of the first half of the MLB regular season, with the All-Star break just two weeks away. There is still plenty of baseball left, and waiver wire pickups who can instantly upgrade your fantasy teams. At RotoBaller HQ, we are here […]

Pete Alonso Blasts Two Homers in Win

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso had a big game at the plate during Saturday's contest against the New York Yankees. Alonso blasted a two-run home run off Carlos Rodon in the fifth inning. He wasn't done as he smacked a three-run shot off Jayvien Sandridge in the seventh inning. Alonso finished this game […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15 (2025)

We've got another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series for Week 15 as we continue the 2025 season into the summer months. Today's article examines injured players, including Grayson Rodriguez, Joc Pederson, and Noelvi Marte, among others. With the 2025 fantasy baseball season starting to enter the dog days of summer, […]

Max Scherzer Battles Inflammation Through Abbreviated Start

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer (thumb) allowed just two earned runs on five hits and three walks over four innings in Saturday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Los Angeles Angels. He did not factor into the decision. However, Saturday's start came with a caveat. The eight-time All-Star admitted he was dealing with "a lot […]

Shinnosuke Ogasawara Called up to Majors

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Shinnosuke Ogasawara was called up by the organization on Saturday. The 27-year-old is set to make his MLB debut against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. Ogasawara was signed to a two-year, $3.5 million deal by the Nats over the offseason. He posted a 4.80 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and 12/4 K/BB […]

Gleyber Torres Dealing with Neck Contusion

Detroit Tigers infielder Gleyber Torres (neck) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. Torres was removed from the game after getting elbowed in the neck while sliding into second base. The Tigers are calling it a neck contusion, but Torres might get evaluated for a concussion. For now, […]

Matt Chapman Activated Ahead of Saturday's Game

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (hand) has been activated off the 10-day injured list ahead of Saturday's game against the Athletics. Chapman has been sidelined since early June due to a strained right hand. Before going down, Chapman was on fire with the bat over the last few weeks, so hopefully he won't […]

Wyatt Langford Activated, Playing on Saturday

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (oblique) has been activated off the 10-day injured list ahead of Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres. Langford missed about two weeks of action due to an oblique injury. Before going down, Langford was slashing .232/.308/.421 with 13 home runs, 31 RBI, and 11 stolen bases across 67 games. […]

Kodai Senga Struggles During Saturday's Rehab Assignment

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga (hamstring) made his first rehab start since landing on the injured list on June 13. Pitching for Double-A Binghamton on Saturday, Senga struggled through 3 2/3 innings, allowing six hits, two walks, and striking out four on 68 pitches. The 32-year-old has been outstanding when healthy this season, posting […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 15)

The first three months of the 2025 season are in the books, and we're only a week away from the All-Star break. How are your fantasy teams doing so far? Unless your answer was, "Great, I'm in first place in every league by a mile!" you can't be ignoring the waiver wire right now. It […]

2025 Fantasy Football Rookie RB Rankings (July Updates): Ashton Jeanty, TreVeyon Henderson, RJ Harvey, Jarquez Hunter, Cam Skattebo, Tahj Brooks

The calendar has flipped to July, which means NFL training camp is set to begin later this month, and the fantasy football season isn't all that far away. To get you up to speed on first-year players, check out our 2025 fantasy football rookie running back rankings. Find out where key Year 1 ball carriers […]

Chicago Street Course NASCAR Algorithm-Predicted Finishing Order (Premium Content)

The NASCAR Cup Series hits the streets of Chicago this weekend, as the Grant Park 165 is set to take place on Sunday afternoon. This will be the 19th race of the season and the third road course race of the year. This course is a 2.41 mile track in the middle of the Chicago […]

5 Fantasy Football Rookies to Avoid in Redraft Leagues: First-Year Players Who Will Fail to Make an Impact in 2025

Sometimes, rookies come out swinging in the NFL. Something just clicks immediately. That's not always the case, though. For one reason or another, some rookies struggle to make an impact in their first season. That doesn't mean their entire NFL career is doomed, but fantasy managers in redraft leagues aren't concerned about how a current […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Risers - Are These Young Stars The New Top Dogs At Their Positions?

"It was his hat, Mr. Krabs! He was number one." With young superstars emerging every baseball season, the player who gets to wear the Smitty Werben Jagerman Jensen hat for top dynasty player at his position is constantly changing. This season is no different, and the dynasty landscape has already shifted significantly since the offseason, […]

Jay Huff on the Move to Indiana

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Indiana Pacers acquired center Jay Huff from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for a second-round pick and a second-round pick swap. The 27-year-old averaged 6.9 points in a career-high 64 games last season. He also averaged 10.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks in two starts. The Pacers recently […]

Wizards Acquire Cam Whitmore from the Rockets

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Houston Rockets are trading forward Cam Whitmore to the Washington Wizards. In exchange, Houston will acquire two second-round picks. The Rockets selected the 20-year-old with the No. 20 pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, well past where he was initially expected to be selected. He averaged 12.3 points as […]

Yu Darvish Throws on Saturday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish (elbow) appears to be nearing a return to the mound. Darvish threw a bullpen session on Saturday, which means he won't take the mound on Sunday. It seemed unlikely that Darvish would be activated off the 60-day injured list this weekend, but there was some hope. The Padres […]

Xander Bogaerts Playing on Saturday

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (hamstring) is in the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers. His status for this game was uncertain coming in after Bogaerts suffered a hamstring injury late during Friday's contest. Clearly, it wasn't a big issue as Bogaerts is back in the lineup without missing any […]

Jeimer Candelario Signing with Yankees

The New York Yankees have signed free-agent first baseman Jeimer Candelario to a minor-league contract on Saturday. Candelario was cut by the Cincinnati Reds after slashing .113/.198/.213 across 91 plate appearances to begin the season. He missed time in April with a back injury, but was released by the Reds last Sunday. Candelario has put […]

Gary Sanchez Makes Early Exit on Saturday

Baltimore Orioles catcher Gary Sanchez (knee) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves. It's unclear how Sanchez was injured, but he exited in the fifth inning due to left knee pain. Before exiting Sanchez was 0-for-2 at the plate during Saturday's contest. Jacob Stallings took over behind the […]