Tyler Locklear to Start at First Base in Arizona

John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports reports that the plan is for recently acquired first base prospect Tyler Locklear to immediately play first base for the Arizona Diamondbacks after they acquired him as part of the package for All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suarez on Wednesday night. The D-backs will give Locklear every opportunity to win the […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results - Part 11

It's the 11th edition of Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs. Some didn't think we'd make it this far, mainly because it's one number higher than I can normally count to, but we've made it! Don't think miracles can't happen. Heading into Week 18, there's a bit of digging we need to do to help […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/31/2025)

You can tell it's the MLB trade deadline, as we have a lousy three games on today's slate. We have two games in parks that are top-10 in baseball for home runs, as well as some pitchers that we can attack for the long ball. Although there are only three games, we have some home […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/31/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! With the much-anticipated trade deadline at 6:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, the schedule for DFS contests is much lighter than usual. After just one afternoon game between the Rays and Yankees, the main DFS slate on both DraftKings and FanDuel includes the two games taking place under the lights. Despite the fact […]

Tyler Locklear Traded to Arizona

The Arizona Diamondbacks are acquiring first base prospect Tyler Locklear from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for third baseman Eugenio Suarez. In this package, the Mariners are also acquiring right-handed prospect pitchers Hunter Cranton and Juan Burgos. Locklear was considered the No. 9-ranked prospect in the Seattle system before the trade and is viewed as […]

Projecting The Top 10 Fantasy Baseball Prospects In 2026 - Dynasty Outlooks (July Updates)

Prospects are baseball’s ultimate tease, full of promise, short on patience. One month, they’re the crown jewel of your dynasty rebuild, the next, they’re just a name you buried on your bench behind the latest buzzy call-up. Ask anyone who rostered Jac Caglianone or Kristian Campbell just a few weeks ago. They were red-hot stocks […]

Top 20 Fantasy Baseball Prospects - Dynasty Rankings for Non-Debuted Prospects (July Updates)

Hello RotoBallers! With the All-Star break and the 2025 MLB Draft officially in the books, it's time to make some adjustments to our top-20 non-debuted MLB prospects. These prospects have all yet to reach the major leagues but stand at the top of their respective systems. Through the first half of the MiLB season, we […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings Rewind: Revisiting the 2023/2024 FYPD Classes

As I finalize my preliminary 2025 FYPD fantasy baseball rankings, I wanted to take a look back at the top prospects from the last two MLB Draft classes. Sometimes it helps to look back and see how recent drafts have turned out, and how the top of the class compares to what you thought about […]

6 Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets for Rebuilders and Contenders (2025)

As we enter the second half of the MLB season, that means we're in prime dynasty baseball trade season. If you're contender, it's time to make moves to try and win a title. If you're a rebuilder, it's time to find assets that will help you in future seasons. For contenders, it's a little easier […]

Luke Raley Going on 10-Day Injured List

Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Luke Raley (back) will go on the 10-day injured list Wednesday when the team officially calls up first baseman Tyler Locklear from Triple-A Tacoma, manager Dan Wilson said. Raley is dealing with back stiffness and hasn't appeared in a game since last Wednesday. The 30-year-old smacked a career-high 22 home runs […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Royce Lewis, Nick Lodolo, Pete Alonso, Max Fried, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 18 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at players like Royce Lewis, Nick Lodolo, Pete Alonso, and Max Fried. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/30/2025)

It's been a week or two since I've written our daily home run prop article here at RotoBaller, as I have been grinding those NRFI bets. But today's slate presents a ton of great opportunities for home run bets as we continue to have very hot, humid hitting conditions and some hitter-friendly ballparks on the […]

Moises Ballesteros to Join MLB Roster

The Chicago Cubs are expected to promote top catching prospect Moises Ballesteros to the MLB roster. Ballesteros earned his first taste of the major leagues earlier this season but only appeared in five games. However, with left fielder Ian Happ (shin) suffering an injury during their contest against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday evening, the […]

Coby Mayo Avoids Serious Injury on Tuesday

According to Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner, Orioles third baseman Coby Mayo avoided a serious injury during the second half of their doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday evening. While covering first base, Mayo stretched to make a catch and twisted his leg. However, he was able to remain in the game […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/30/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! It is Wednesday, and we are one day away from the long-awaited trade deadline. The only significant move made yesterday was the trade of Seranthony Dominguez from the Orioles to the Blue Jays. I anticipate that we will see more and more throughout today and tomorrow, so please keep up with trades, […]

Brewers Plan Rehab Assignment For Rhys Hoskins In Late August

The Milwaukee Brewers said Tuesday that they are hoping for first baseman Rhys Hoskins (thumb) to be ready to begin a rehab assignment in late August as he recovers from a sprained left thumb, per MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Hoskins was placed on the injured list at the beginning of July. The 32-year-old was slashing .242/.340/.428 […]

Tyler Locklear Joining Mariners Roster on Wednesday

Seattle Mariners first base prospect Tyler Locklear was pulled from Triple-A Tacoma's game on Tuesday night and is expected to join the big-league roster in Sacramento on Wednesday, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. A corresponding move will be made on Wednesday. With Seattle's recent acquisition of Josh Naylor, Locklear will likely be limited to […]

Ryan Mountcastle Unlikely to Return Until Next Week

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (hamstring) is eligible to return from the injured list on Wednesday, but MLB.com's Jake Rill writes that he is unlikely to return to the O's until next week's series against the Philadelphia Phillies, which starts on Monday, Aug. 4. Mountcastle has been out for almost two months with a […]

Cardinals Promote Deniel Ortiz to High-A Peoria

The St. Louis Cardinals have promoted corner infield prospect Deniel Ortiz to High-A Peoria. The 20-year-old, selected in the 16th round of the 2024 draft, has impressed with his athleticism at Single-A this season. Ortiz slugged 10 home runs and stole 31 bases over 76 games while slashing .287/.409/.450. He's maintained a modest 27.4% strikeout […]

DJ LeMahieu Plans to Sign with New Team Following Trade Deadline

Free-agent infielder DJ LeMahieu plans to sign with a new team following the trade deadline, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Rosenthal writes that LeMahieu wants to have a chance to see each team's roster post-deadline so his spot won't be put in jeopardy by a potential acquisition. The 37-year-old played in 45 games […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/29/25)

It's Tuesday, and we're one day closer to Thursday's trade deadline. A couple of MAJOR stories came yesterday to throw the trade deadline into a potential tailspin. The first was Emmanuel Clase's inclusion into the gambling investigation, which could make Cleveland sellers now. The other was Eugenio Suarez getting drilled on the hand, so we'll […]

Ryan O'Hearn Potentially Could Land in Milwaukee

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn has cooled off after his red-hot start to the season, but he's still one of the top bats available headed into the MLB trade deadline. According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the Brewers are among the teams interested in adding O'Hearn, who is scheduled to be a free agent […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 18 - Redraft Leagues (2025)

With the MLB Deadline coming up this week, there are quite a few prospects that could suddenly get an opportunity in the big leagues. Will any of these prospects finally get that opportunity? Many of these prospects could have opportunities arise from major league players on their team being traded or being included in a […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/29/2025)

We have 15 games this Tuesday in MLB. We have some elite hitting conditions on the East Coast tonight, as well as in Sacramento. There are plenty of pitchers going today who have struggled with the long ball this season. Our goal will be to find the hitters with the best chances to leave the […]

Week 18 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Joe Boyle, Seranthony Dominguez, Luke Keaschall, Andrew Painter, Ryan McMahon, more

The MLB trade deadline is next Thursday, and we are going to see veterans and prospects on the move. We recently saw the Mariners acquire first baseman Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks, while the Yankees traded with the Rockies to acquire Ryan McMahon. At RotoBaller HQ, we are tracking all the MLB trades and helping […]

X-Rays Negative On Salvador Perez's Elbow After Hit-By-Pitch

Kansas City Royals catcher/first baseman Salvador Perez (elbow) exited Monday's 10-7 loss to the Braves in the fifth inning after being hit by a pitch on the left elbow in the third inning. Perez went 1-for-1 with an RBI single before being replaced by Freddy Fermin. The good news is that X-rays came back negative, […]

Twins Acquire Enrique Jimenez to Bolster Catching Depth

The Minnesota Twins acquired catcher/first base prospect Enrique Jimenez from the Tigers on Monday in exchange for Chris Paddack. The Twins view Jimenez as a high-floor catching option with potential to impact the major league club in the future. Ranked as the Twins' No. 20 prospect, Jimenez showcases advanced plate discipline, striking out in just […]

Red Sox Could be Targeting Yandy Diaz

Chris Cotillo of Mass Live writes that Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz intrigues the Boston Red Sox, and they could end up trading for him this week. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Rays stance on not trading key players "may be softening" because of how poorly they've played recently. ESPN's […]

Tyler Locklear Dominates Triple-A, Eyes Return to Mariners

Seattle Mariners No. 9 prospect Tyler Locklear exploded at Triple-A Tacoma last week, notching back-to-back four-hit games with five home runs and 10 RBI on the week. The 24-year-old first baseman is now slashing .316/.401/.543 with 19 homers and 18 steals on the year. After struggling in a brief MLB stint last season (.156 in […]

Mets Prospect Ryan Clifford Named Eastern League Player of the Week

New York Mets prospect Ryan Clifford was named Eastern League Player of the Week after a dominant stretch at Double-A. The 21-year-old slugger batted .522 with four home runs and eight walks, showcasing his advanced power and plate discipline. On the season, Clifford is slashing .245/.367/.497 with 21 home runs, a 26.6% strikeout rate, and […]