Shane Smith Strikes Out Five In Loss

Chicago White Sox right-handed pitching prospect Shane Smith struck out five batters in his loss to the Kansas City Royals on Monday evening. Smith allowed three runs across five innings of work. He allowed five hits and served up three walks. He allowed his first run in the fourth inning on a Maikel Garcia RBI […]

Matchday 16 Preview: 2024-2025 UCL Fantasy Picks and Top Captaincy Tips

Matchday 15 of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League delivered thrilling action, highlighted by Denzel Dumfries' 19-point haul, scoring a brace against FC Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain defeating Arsenal 1-0 at the Emirates. Round two of the semi-finals is here! Ready your fantasy teams as the final four teams square off for the Champions League trophy. […]

Chase DeLauter Set To Begin Rehab Assignment

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter (abdomen) is set to begin a rehab assignment at the Arizona Complex League. DeLauter was added to the Arizona roster on Monday, and the team noted that he will slowly increase his workload there before being cleared to head to Triple-A for a rehab assignment. DeLauter has been sidelined […]

Jacob Wilson Posts Third Straight Multi-Hit Game

Athletics shortstop prospect Jacob Wilson continued to impress at the plate during Monday evening's victory over the Seattle Mariners. In this game, Wilson went 3-for-6 with three RBI. He hit a game-tying RBI single in the 10th inning, which scored outfielder JJ Bleday. Later in the 11th, Wilson would tally the game-winning RBI single, which […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Riley Greene, Robbie Ray, Bryce Harper, Sandy Alcantara, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 6 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll be taking a look at names like Riley Greene, Robbie Ray, Bryce Harper, Sandy Alcantara, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a […]

Matt Olson Hits Inside-The Park Home Run On Monday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson turned in a solid game in a 4-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. Olson went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk to help power Atlanta to the win. The veteran infielder hit an inside-the-park home run in the third inning to give the Braves their […]

Dansby Swanson Doubles Twice, Drives In Two

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson had a productive game in a 9-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Monday. Swanson went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two runs, and two RBI to help lift the Cubs to the win. The veteran shortstop got off to a slow start in 2025 but has come on strong […]

Willson Contreras Homers On Monday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras had a big game in a 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Contreras went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer to help power the Cardinals to the victory. The veteran is off to a solid start in 2025, hitting .252 with five homers, 15 runs, 19 RBI, […]

Champ or Chump: Edgar Quero and Jackson Jobe Fantasy Baseball Outlooks

It's easy for fantasy managers to fall in love with a prospect's scouting report. They seem authoritative, especially if multiple scouting reports say the same thing. We generally don't see minor leaguers play that often, so scouting grades are all we have. Except they aren't. Fantasy managers don't care about tools but production, and every […]

Trent Grisham Homers Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in a 4-3 loss to the San Diego Padres on Monday. Grisham lifted his ninth homer of the season off New York starter Nick Pivetta in the third inning to give his team an early 2-0 lead. The veteran is […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 6 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to yet another installment of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 6 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we list the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players worth stashing in your leagues, including names like Jazz Chisholm Jr., Colton Cowser, Justin Martinez, and more. […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Starts From Brayan Bello, Colin Rea, Grant Holmes

Welcome back to the "Are You For Real?" series as we dive into Week 6 of the 2025 fantasy baseball season. For those who are not familiar, this is a weekly column where we take a look at starting pitchers who had surprisingly good starts over the past week and put them under the microscope […]

Pete Alonso Blasts Ninth Home Run On Monday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso continued his early-season hot streak with a big game in a 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. Alonso went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer to help lead the Mets to the win. The veteran slugger gave the Mets a 2-1 lead with a two-run shot in […]

Francisco Lindor Hits Three-Run Home Run On Monday

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor had a big night in a 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. Lindor went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer to help power the Mets to the win. He blasted his seventh homer of the season in the seventh inning, a shot that traveled 415 feet with an […]

Shea Langeliers Homers Monday

Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers had a big night in a 7-6 win in 11 innings over the Seattle Mariners on Monday. Langeliers went 1-for-3 with a homer, two walks, and two RBI in the close win. The veteran backstop ripped a solo homer in the fourth inning, a shot with an exit velocity of 109.8 […]

Matthew Boyd Strikes Out Seven, Earns Win On Monday

Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd picked up a quality start in a 9-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Monday. Boyd allowed two runs on five hits over six innings while striking out seven and not issuing any walks. The veteran southpaw only made one mistake in the form of a two-run homer to […]

Ian Happ Homers, Drives In Three Monday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ had a big game in a 9-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Monday. Happ went 1-for-3 with a homer and three RBI to help power the Cubs to the win. The veteran outfielder opened up the scoring when he launched a two-run homer in the bottom of the […]

Corbin Carroll Hits 10th Homer On Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll turned in an excellent game in a 5-4 loss to the New York Mets on Monday. Carroll went 2-for-4 with a homer, a walk, two runs, and an RBI, but it wasn't quite enough in the close loss to New York. The star outfielder kicked off the scoring in the […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Steals Two Bases On Monday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, a run, an RBI, and two steals in a 3-0 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday. Witt, who just saw a 22-game hitting streak end on Friday, is now hitting .314 with 14 doubles, four homers, 22 runs, 18 […]

NBA DFS: Top Daily Fantasy Expert Picks for DraftKings, FanDuel (5/6/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Tonight, the Cavaliers will look to bounce back from a surprise Game 1 loss, while the Warriors and Timberwolves begin their second-round showdown. The slate tonight will be heavily influenced by the availability of Cleveland's Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and De'Andre Hunter. As of the time of writing, it seems all three […]

Christian Yelich Homers, Steals A Base On Monday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich turned in a productive day in a 5-1 win over the Houston Astros on Monday. Yelich went 1-for-3 with a homer, a walk, two runs, two RBI, and a stolen base in the winning effort. The veteran outfielder launched a two-run homer in the third inning to push Milwaukee's lead […]

Jose Barrero Homers, Plates Three Monday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop/outfielder Jose Barrero had a solid game at the plate in Monday's 6-3 win over the Pirates. The 27-year-old went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run, three RBI, and two strikeouts. Barrero turned on a third-inning Carmen Mlodzinski fastball, landing it into the left-field bullpen for his first homer of […]

Devin Williams Allows Three Runs In Eighth Inning Monday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Devin Williams continued his dismal start to the season in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Padres. Williams came in to pitch the top of the eighth inning with a 3-0 lead. He got the first out on a strikeout, allowed a walk and a single, and got the second out […]

AJ Smith-Shawver Pitches Eight Scoreless Innings In Monday's Win

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver looked sharp in Monday's 4-0 win over the Reds. Smith-Shawver took a no-hitter into the eighth inning and finished the outing with eight innings pitched, one hit allowed, four walks allowed, and five strikeouts. The 22-year-old's first two starts of the season left something to be desired, but he […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/6/25)

Knicks! Knicks! Knicks! Sorry, I know this is a baseball article, but I'm still so pumped from their win in Boston last night (for full details on my excitement, check out the RotoBaller Discord NBA channels. Anyway, to business. We have a full 12-game slate tonight in MLB, and a slew of different ways to […]

Ravens Add 17 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents

The Baltimore Ravens signed 17 undrafted rookie free agents before the start of their 2025 rookie minicamp. The players they added are as follows: wide receiver Jahmal Banks (Nebraska), outside linebacker Diwun Black (Temple), offensive tackle Gerad Christian-Lichtenhan (Oregon State), wide receiver Xavier Guillory (Arizona State), inside linebacker Jay Higgins (Iowa), guard Reid Holskey (Miami […]

Carson Kelly Hits Eighth Homer Of Season Monday

Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly continued his torrid start to the season in Monday's 9-2 win over the Giants. Kelly went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout. The 30-year-old jumped on a sixth-inning Hayden Birdsong hanging breaking pitch, sending it into the left-field seats. Kelly has been producing at a career-best rate […]

Chiefs Sign 16 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents

The Kansas City Chiefs signed 16 undrafted rookie free agents after the conclusion of the 2025 NFL draft last month. The names they added were wide receiver Elijhah Badger (Florida), tight end Jake Briningstool (Clemson), safety Will Brooks (Tennessee), offensive lineman Dalton Cooper (Oklahoma State), cornerback Jacobe Covington (USC), punter Eddie Czaplicki (USC), wide receiver […]

Freddie Freeman Hits 350th Career Home Run Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman had a historic night in Monday's 7-4 win over the Marlins. Freeman went 2-for-5 with a single and a two-run home run. The 35-year-old launched a third-inning Sandy Alcantara middle-middle fastball over the center-field wall for the 350th HR of his career. The milestone came amidst a great […]

Packers Release Tulu Griffin

The Green Bay Packers released wide receiver Tulu Griffin, according to general manager Brian Gutekunst. Griffin will be looking to join a new organization after just signing a Reserve/Futures deal with the Packers back in January. However, the Packers needed to make a little room on their current roster after drafting both Matthew Golden (first […]