Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 6 (May 5 - May 11)

Welcome, everyone, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 6 of the 2025 season (May 5 - May 11). In this weekly piece, we search for starting pitchers rostered in less than 50 percent of Yahoo! leagues. For deeper leagues, we try to find pitchers rostered in less than 30 percent […]

Francisco Alvarez Sitting In Game 1

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez will take a seat in the first game of their doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday. Alvarez was given the start on Friday and went 3-for-5 at the plate. The young backstop missed nearly the first month of the season, recovering from a bone fracture in his […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6 (2025)

We've got another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series for Week 6 as we continue the 2025 season. Today's article examines injured players, including Max Scherzer, Willi Castro, and David Fry, among others. With the 2025 fantasy baseball season underway, there are several injured players out there who have low roster percentages and may […]

Anthony Volpe Sitting On Sunday, Day-To-Day With Shoulder Injury

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (shoulder) is not in Sunday's lineup when the Yankees face the Tampa Bay Rays. Volpe suffered a shoulder injury during Saturday's contest but remained in the game. However, after the contest, the shortstop underwent X-rays, which came back negative. Still, the Yankees will opt to give him the day […]

Shea Langeliers Not In Sunday's Lineup

Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers is not in Sunday's lineup when the Athletics play the rubber match of a three-game set against the Miami Marlins. Instead, the Athletics will give catching duties to Jhonny Pereda, who will bat in the nine-hole. Langeliers has gone 0-for-9 at the plate during the first two games of the series. […]

Salvador Perez Back In Action On Sunday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (hip) is back in action on Sunday when the Royals continue a series against the Baltimore Orioles. The veteran backstop has been held out of the lineup for the first two games of this series due to a minor hip injury. Perez will serve as the team's DH and […]

Pete Fairbanks Nails Down Save No. 7 On Saturday

Tampa Bay Rays closer Pete Fairbanks closed the door on the Yankees in a 3-2 victory on Saturday, dispatching New York on three consecutive grounders in the ninth inning to pick up his seventh save of the season. The righty has been good this season, logging a save in four straight appearances now with zero […]

Kristian Campbell Returning On Sunday

Boston Red Sox second base prospect Kristian Campbell (ribs) is returning to the starting nine on Sunday afternoon when the Red Sox face the Minnesota Twins. Campbell has been held out of action for the last three games due to this minor injury. However, the infielder has progressed well and will not face an extended […]

JJ Bleday Homers In Second Straight Game

Athletics outfielder JJ Bleday went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Saturday's 9-6 loss to the Marlins. It was his fourth home run of the year, and he's now homered in back-to-back games. Hitting in the middle of the Athletics' lineup should continue to keep him relevant for fantasy, now with […]

J.T. Realmuto Blasts A Three-Run Home Run On Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto went 2-for-4 at the plate in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Diamondbacks, smacking a double and a three-run home run in the game. It was the second home run in the last three games for the veteran and third of the year. Despite a decline in power and stolen base production […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Homers In Another Multi-Hit Effort

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, two RBI, and a run scored in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Phillies. It was the 6-foot-3 slugger's third multi-hit game in his last four, going 8-for-16 (.500) over that stretch with three doubles, a home run, three RBI, and three […]

Jake Fraley Hits A Home Run, Scores Twice On Saturday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley reached base three times in Saturday's 11-6 loss to the Nationals, going 1-for-2 with two walks, a solo home run, and two runs scored in the contest. It was some much-needed production after coming into the game 0-for-14 over his previous five starts (1-for-2 as a pinch hitter on Friday). […]

Fantasy Baseball Week 6 Injury Report - Updates on Jazz Chisholm Jr., Jose Ramirez, George Kirby, Yordan Alvarez, Corbin Burnes, and more

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my fantasy baseball injury report for May 4. Every week, we look back at the major injury developments in baseball and look ahead at what might transpire. Today, we examine recent injuries and updates for Jazz Chisholm Jr., Jose Ramirez, George Kirby, Yordan Alvarez, Corbin Burnes, and more. Injuries are an unfortunate part of […]

Max Kepler Homers Again, Collects Two RBI In Win

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Max Kepler went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Diamondbacks. The home run was his fifth of the year, with four of them coming in his last seven games (and three in his last four), and now riding a mini four-game hit […]

Matthew Coronato Signs Seven-Year Extension With Flames

Calgary Flames right wing Matthew Coronato (undisclosed) has signed a long-term extension with the team, agreeing on a seven-year, $45.5 million pact that will carry a $6.5 million cap hit. Coronato is finishing off a three-year, $4.475 million contract and could have been a restricted free agent in July. The 22-year-old finished among Calgary's top […]

Frederik Andersen Inks Extension With Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (undisclosed) has signed a one-year, $2.75 million extension. The 35-year-old was heading toward unrestricted free agency but has decided to remain with the Hurricanes for a fifth consecutive season. In recent years, Andersen has seen limited action due to health issues. Nevertheless, he has proven to be highly reliable for […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6 (May 5 - May 11)

Time to get those bids in and pick up some hitting help for the week ahead! Don't worry, I have you covered with some of my favorite waiver wire pick-ups for Week 6. I have options for just about every position and leagues of all sizes. Our hitter streamers fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column […]

William Eklund Suffers Cut Wrist

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund suffered a cut to his wrist while playing for his native Sweden. In a contest against Czechia, it appeared that Eklund was cut on the left wrist by the skate of Vancouver Canucks defenseman Filip Hronek. He was taken to the hospital, and Eklund's agent, Todd Diamond, provided […]

Wyatt Johnston Makes History With Another Series-Clinching Goal

Dallas Stars forward Wyatt Johnston bagged a power-play goal in Saturday's 4-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in Game 7, recording the series-clinching tally with 3:56 remaining in the third period. He became the first player in league history to score multiple series-clinching goals in Game 7s at age 22 or younger. Furthermore, Johnston is […]

Matt Duchene Records Two Assists In Game 7 Victory

Dallas Stars forward Matt Duchene finished Saturday's 4-2 win in Game 7 against the Colorado Avalanche with two assists. Duchene's passing played an important role in Dallas' third-period comeback. His helpers came during the power play, transforming a 2-1 deficit into a 3-2 lead. It was a good finish to an otherwise quiet opening round […]

Mikko Rantanen Leads Stars Past Avalanche In Game 7

Dallas Stars winger Mikko Rantanen netted a hat trick and bagged an assist as the team overcame a 2-0 deficit to record a 4-2 win against the Colorado Avalanche in the third period of Game 7 on Saturday night. Rantanen, who became the first player in NHL history to register four-point periods in consecutive games, […]

Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix DFS: DraftKings Daily Fantasy F1 Lineup Picks (2025)

Formula 1 heads to the United States for the first time this year for the Miami Grand Prix. We've already had a lot of on-track action this weekend, including a very wet Sprint race, won by Lando Norris by less than a second over teammate Oscar Piastri. Last race in Saudi Arabia, Piastri took his […]

Kyle Larson Has One Of The Best Cars In The Field At Texas

Kyle Larson is the favorite to win this weekend's Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway, according to virtually all sportsbooks across the country. The Hendrick Motorsports driver has been one of the fastest on 1.5-mile tracks in the Next Gen era, and at Texas specifically, Larson has the most laps led (195) in the three […]

William Byron Will Be Tough To Beat At Texas

Look for William Byron to contend for the Würth 400 win at Texas Motor Speedway this weekend. No driver has been faster at high-speed intermediate tracks than Byron since the start of 2024, and Texas specifically has been a strong track for him as well. In addition to getting the win here in 2023, Willy […]

Chase Elliott A Slam-Dunk DFS Pick At Texas

Chase Elliott a one of the premier DFS options this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. After a disappointing qualifying run on Saturday, NASCAR's Most Popular Driver will start from way back in 29th-place when the Würth 400 goes green on Sunday, meaning Elliott has significant Place Differential scoring upside for the race. As far as […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong Goes Deep In Second Straight Game

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong went 1-for-4 with a three-run shot during their victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Crow-Armstrong went deep in the fourth inning off Milwaukee southpaw Jose Quintana. His three-run shot scored catcher Carson Kelly and second baseman Nico Hoerner. Over his last 10 games, the former top prospect has begun […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/4/2025)

We rained out on one of my predictions yesterday (Jesse Winker), but he should be in the lineup today against Erick Fedde if you want to take another shot on him. Spencer Torkelson came through with a home run in the late game to give us a 1-3-1 record yesterday and a chance to break […]

Could Austin Cindric Legitimately Contend At Texas This Weekend?

Last week's winner, Austin Cindric, could end up having another strong run in this weekend's Würth 400 at Texas Motor Speedway. The No. 2 Ford has been fast since the team unloaded it this weekend, as Cindric had the best 10-, 15-, 20-, and 25-lap averages during practice on Saturday morning. Additionally, he posted the […]

Amed Rosario Hits Home Run, Adds Four RBI

Washington Nationals infielder Amed Rosario was busy at the plate on Saturday evening, going 3-for-6 with a double, a home run, and four RBI in their victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Rosario would hit an RBI double in the fourth inning, which scored Jacob Young. Later in the sixth, Rosario would go deep for the […]