Colt Emerson Goes Deep on Sunday

Seattle Mariners shortstop prospect Colt Emerson went 3-for-5 with a home run and a stolen base during their contest against High-A Vancouver on Sunday. Emerson has been swinging a hot bat over the last two weeks, and this outing extended his impressive stretch. Over his last 10 contests, the top-ranked prospect in the Seattle system […]

Jett Williams Extends Hitting Streak to Six Games

New York Mets shortstop prospect Jett Williams went 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI during Sunday's contest against Double-A Hartford. This outing extended Williams' hitting streak to an impressive six games. During this stretch, the top prospect in the New York system has posted a strong .364/.462/.727 slash line with two doubles, two home […]

Jac Caglianone Promoted to Triple-A

The Kansas City Royals are promoting first base/outfield prospect Jac Caglianone to Triple-A. The Royals drafted Caglianone with the sixth overall pick in last year's draft out of Florida. Last season, Caglianone began his professional career with High-A Quad Cities. Across 29 games, Caglianone posted a .241/.302/.388 slash line with nine doubles, one triple, two […]

Shelby Miller Picks Up Save on Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Shelby Miller worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the ninth to finish off the Colorado Rockies and earn his fourth save in a 1-0 win. Miller allowed two hits and intentionally walked a batter, but was able to get out of it. With the D-backs' bullpen riddled with injuries, Miller […]

Ryan Walker Slams Door on Athletics

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Ryan Walker worked a scoreless ninth inning to pick up his eighth save of the season in a 3-2 win over the Athletics on Sunday. Walker struck out one and didn't allow a baserunner in this one. He is now 5-for-7 in saves with a 5.29 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and […]

Jordan Romano Strikes Out the Side to Earn Save

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Jordan Romano picked up his fifth save of the season on Sunday, tossing a perfect ninth inning to preserve a 1-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Romano has been fantastic of late, with eight straight scoreless appearances in which he has allowed a total of four baserunners. The 32-year-old still holds […]

Framber Valdez Goes Seven Innings in Third Win

Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez had a strong start on Sunday, posting seven innings of three-run ball in a 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers. Valdez allowed six hits and a walk while striking out eight in a solid performance. It was the third start in a row of seven-plus innings for the lefty, […]

Cody Bellinger Reaches Base Five Times, Knocks in Six

New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger had a monster game at the plate on Sunday, going 3-for-3 with a homer, a double, two walks, and six RBI in an 8-2 win over the New York Mets. Bellinger's home run was a grand slam in the eighth inning that effectively ended this one. The 29-year-old has […]

Will Benson Smashes Two More Homers on Sunday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson led the charge on Sunday, hitting two home runs and driving in all three of the Reds' runs in their 3-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians. Benson has been on an absolute tear at the dish, hitting homers in four consecutive games and driving in 10 runs over that stretch. […]

CJ Abrams Blasts Two Homers

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams went 3-for-5 with two home runs, one double, two RBI, and three runs scored in Sunday's 10-4 win over the Orioles. He now has four home runs in his last six games and is slashing .312/.368/.574 with eight home runs, 18 RBI, 24 runs, and nine stolen bases in 35 […]

Bryan Woo Earns Fifth Win

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Bryan Woo picked up his fifth win of the season in a 6-1 win over the Padres. He allowed one run on five hits while striking out five over seven innings. Woo has been one of the most consistent pitchers in all of baseball this season, with all nine of his […]

Merrill Kelly Strikes Out 11

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly earned the win in a 1-0 win over the Rockies on Sunday, striking out 11 over seven scoreless innings. He allowed one hit and walked three. Kelly has been very solid this season, as he hasn't given up more than three runs in a start since he gave up […]

Nick Mariano's Week 8 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. How's that fantasy team faring as we make our way through the middle of May? Are you looking for immediate help in the starting lineup, or perhaps some depth pieces to shuffle in? Whether you need power, speed, starters, or relievers, we're here to […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 8 (May 19 - May 25)

With Week 7 in the books, it is time to look ahead to Week 8 and place our FAAB bids. This week, we will take a look at two of the top catching prospects who recently earned the call. In addition, a post-hype breakout infielder in Queens may have finally begun to tap into his […]

Paul Skenes Dealt a Loss in Complete Game

Paul Skenes was dealt a tough-luck loss on Sunday in a 1-0 loss to the Phillies. He pitched an eight-inning complete game, allowing one run on three hits and one walk while striking out nine. This was his third straight quality start and his seventh straight of allowing three runs or less. The phenom now […]

Mick Abel Dazzles in Debut

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Mick Abel looked great in his major league debut, pitching six scoreless innings with nine strikeouts against the Pirates. One of the most encouraging signs of his outing was the fact that he walked no batters, as his control issues is what sent the youngster spiraling down top prospect rankings. He […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Expert Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks For Today (5/19/25)

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! My name is Brandon! You can find me and my work with the NHL and soccer teams, respectively! Tonight, we have a nine-game slate to kick off the week, and the currently live top-3 highest implied team totals are: COMING SOON. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for […]

Aaron Gordon Finishes With Eight Points In Game 7

Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (hamstring) managed to suit up for Sunday's playoff loss to OKC. Unfortunately, he finished with only eight points, adding 11 rebounds while turning the ball over four times. Had the hamstring strain occurred during the regular season, Gordon likely wouldn't have been out there. However, he gave it his all, […]

Jamal Murray Has A Rough Afternoon On Sunday

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray finished with 13 points in Sunday's loss to the Thunder. He added three steals and two assists. This was arguably Murray's worst showing of the series with OKC, especially on the scoring end. He shot a rough 6-for-16 from the field and made only one of his eight attempts from […]

Reilly Smith Hopes to Stick with Golden Knights

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith hopes to remain with the team for next season after rejoining the squad in March. Smith was part of Vegas' roster during its inaugural season in 2017-18 and spent six years with the franchise before he was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2023. He started the 2024-25 […]

Chet Holmgren Finishes With Another Double-Double On Sunday

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren had a 13-point, 11-rebound double-double in Sunday's win over Denver. The 2022 No. 2 overall pick had trouble getting some of his shots to fall in Game 7, going 4-for-9 from the field and 0-for-3 from deep. Still, he did enough to help lead OKC to a 32-point win. […]

Lars Eller Plans to Continue Playing

Washington Capitals center Lars Eller turned 36 this month but has no plans to hang up his skates. "I'll definitely keep playing," Eller told Sammi Silber of the DC Backcheck. "My body feels good." Eller had a disappointing season and ended it as a healthy scratch for Washington during the playoffs. He posted 10 goals […]

Jalen Williams Shows Up In Game 7

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams had 24 points in Sunday's win over the Nuggets. He added seven assists, five rebounds, and one steal. The 24-year-old struggled to find the bottom of the net throughout most of the series. Fortunately, he got his act together when it mattered the most, going 10-for-17 from the field […]

Nikola Jokic Can't Lift Denver To A Win On Sunday

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic finished with 20 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists in Sunday's postseason loss to OKC. The Thunder defense made defending Jokic a priority in Game 7. As a result, OKC managed to earn a decisive 32-point victory to earn a trip to the Western Conference Finals. Without question, it was […]

Anthony Stolarz Suits Up as Backup Sunday

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (upper body) will serve as Joseph Woll's backup in Sunday's Game 7 against the Florida Panthers. He was initially expected to miss a sixth consecutive game in the series, but the Maple Leafs can call upon Stolarz if needed. The 31-year-old has had a strong postseason, posting a record […]

Sergei Bobrovsky Aims to Maintain Perfect Game 7 Record Sunday

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky will play in his third career Game 7 on Sunday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, hoping to improve a 2-0 record. The former Vezina Trophy winner helped the Panthers defeat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 with 23 saves in Game 7 of last year's Stanley Cup Finals. Florida also sneaked past […]

Anthony Stolarz Unavailable for Game 7 Against Panthers

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz (upper body) won't play in Game 7 against the Florida Panthers on Sunday. He will be out for a sixth consecutive contest, and it's unclear when Stolarz will be available to return. The Maple Leafs went 4-2 at the beginning of the postseason with Stolarz as a starter. Since […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leads OKC To The Western Conference Finals

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 35 points in Sunday's win over the Denver Nuggets. He added four assists, three rebounds, three steals, and one block. SGA had some rough shooting performances during the series against Denver. However, that wasn't the case in Game 7, with Gilgeous-Alexander going 12-for-19 from the field […]

Matthew Knies Good to Go Sunday

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Matthew Knies (undisclosed) will play against the Florida Panthers in Game 7 on Sunday. The 22-year-old was banged up in Friday's Game 6, leaving him questionable for Sunday's action. However, Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube has confirmed that Knies will be in the lineup. Only William Nylander has scored […]

Evan Rodrigues Returns to Panthers Lineup for Game 7

Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues (undisclosed) will hop back into the lineup for Sunday's pivotal Game 7 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has been sidelined for a pair of games due to an undisclosed injury, giving Jesper Boqvist a chance to skate on the first line. Boqvist is expected to be a healthy scratch […]