Ben Rice, Trent Grisham Out on Tuesday

New York Yankees first baseman/designated hitter Ben Rice and outfielder Trent Grisham will both start on the bench for Tuesday's contest against the visiting Los Angeles Angels in the Bronx. Paul Goldschmidt is back at first base and is hitting sixth, while Cody Bellinger will shift to center field and hit third against Angels right-hander […]

Yunior Severino Activated from Injured List, Rejoins Triple-A St. Paul

Minnesota Twins infield/outfield prospect Yunior Severino (oblique) was activated off the injured list on Sunday and started at third base for Triple-A St. Paul, going 1-for-4 in the contest with a double. It was the second IL stint of the season for the 25-year-old, missing a month with a hamstring strain and two weeks with an oblique […]

Deyvison De Los Santos to Continue Rehab at Single-A

Miami Marlins corner infield prospect Deyvison De Los Santos (quad) is set to continue his rehab assignment with Single-A Jupiter on Tuesday. The 21-year-old suffered a quad strain in mid-May that sidelined him for a month. He played two games with the team's FCL affiliate last week prior to his Single-A assignment. It shouldn't be long […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Evan Carter, Shelby Miller, Corey Seager, Bailey Ober, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 12 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll be taking a look at names like Evan Carter, Shelby Miller, Corey Seager, and Bailey Ober. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 12)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 12 of the 2025 season. For every add, there is usually also a drop. For those unfamiliar, this is our weekly article examining players whom fantasy managers might consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who warrant a closer look. We'll examine players […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/17/2025)

We have a full slate for Tuesday’s MLB games. We have games at Great American Ball Park, Steinbrenner Field, and Sutter Health Park, as well as elite hitting weather in Detroit, Tampa Bay, Chicago, and Sacramento. My man Frank nailed two home runs again yesterday, so let's keep the good mojo going. I will provide […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/17/25)

A lot happened last night despite there being only seven games on the main slate. Shohei Ohtani pitched for the first time in 663 days, the Yankees lost 1-0 to the Angels, and my cover boy Jose Altuve homered despite a midday pitching change that diminished the Astros' righties upside. Tonight we get our full […]

Rintaro Sasaki to Play in Cape Cod League this Summer

Stanford Cardinal first baseman Rintaro Sasaki finished up his freshman year with a .269 batting average and a .790 OPS, along with seven home runs, 41 RBI, and a 10.6 percent walk rate in 52 games. The 20-year-old is now expected to play for the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod League over the summer. […]

Bob Seymour Earns International League Player of the Week Honors

Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Bob Seymour earned International League Player of the Week honors for his performance last week at Triple-A Durham. The 26-year-old went 8-for-21 (.381) on the week with a double, a triple, three home runs, nine RBI, six runs scored, and a 4:1 BB:K over a six-game span. The 6-foot-3 […]

Coby Mayo Absent on Monday

Baltimore Orioles corner infielder Coby Mayo is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Mayo will head to the bench after starting in each of the last two games. He was productive in those games, going 3-for-7 with an RBI and a walk. Unfortunately, the O's aren't ready […]

Ryan O'Hearn in Monday's Lineup Against Rays

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan O'Hearn (ankle) is starting at first base and batting fifth for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Ryan Pepiot at George M. Steinbrenner Field. O'Hearn suffered a left-ankle injury last Friday and missed the final two games of the series against the Los Angeles Angels, […]

Paul Goldschmidt Sitting Out Again on Monday

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt finds himself on the bench for the second straight game on Monday for the series opener in the Bronx against the visiting Los Angeles Angels. Ben Rice will start at first base and hit second against Angels right-hander Jose Soriano in the first game with slugger Giancarlo Stanton […]

Keibert Ruiz, Josh Bell, Luis Garcia Jr. Sitting Against Southpaw

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz, designated hitter Josh Bell and second baseman Luis Garcia Jr. are all out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting Colorado Rockies with a left-hander on the mound. Riley Adams is doing the catching and hitting seventh, James Wood is the DH and is batting second, […]

Rockies Recall Michael Toglia, DFA Keston Hiura

The Colorado Rockies announced that they have designated first baseman Keston Hiura for assignment at Triple-A Albuquerque and recalled first baseman Michael Toglia to the big-league roster. A few weeks ago, Toglia was optioned to the Isotopes after compiling an abysmal .194/.266/.349 slash line through 54 games. With Hiura failing to perform much better (.222/.333/.278) […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12 (2025)

We've got another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series for Week 12 as we continue the 2025 season. Today's article examines injured players, including Yimi Garcia, Wilyer Abreu, and Ezequiel Tovar, among others. With the 2025 fantasy baseball season well underway, several injured players who are out there have low roster […]

Fantasy Baseball Players To Watch For The Week Ahead (June 16 - June 22)

Welcome back to my weekly Players to Watch for the Week Ahead series for 2025 as we look ahead to the week of June 16 - June 22. In this article, I'll look at players like Elly De La Cruz, Giancarlo Stanton, Logan Gilbert, and others. As a reminder of what this article is all about, […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12 (June 16 - June 22)

We are halfway through June, and the race to the top of the standings (in MLB and your fantasy baseball leagues) is heating up! Keeping your roster stocked with active players who can contribute daily is so important during this stretch of the season. Some managers will tune out for weeks at a time, but […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/16/2025)

We've got a small slate of MLB action on Monday, which means that we need to dig deep to find spots for our home run player prop bets today. Today's hitters include Brent Rooker, Ryan McMahon, Jesus Sanchez, Brandon Lowe, and Josh Lowe. Each of these players is either swinging a hot bat or in […]

Bryce Harper Takes Ground Balls

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (wrist) took ground balls at first base on June 13. Range of motion in his wrist was "almost" back to normal as of June 15. Still no timetable for when Harper will try to swing or throw, as it depends on when he is pain-free, MLB.com reports. This is […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/16/25)

What a night! It looked like a slow one in the baseball world, and then Rafael Devers was shipped off to San Francisco in an absolute stunner! I'm extremely curious what the Red Sox lineup will look like tonight, and it's possible we'll get some highly relevant DFS value out of it. From a long-term […]

Otto Kemp Picks Up Four Hits, Steals a Base on Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Otto Kemp had a big day in an 11-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. Kemp went 4-for-5 with three runs, two RBI, and a stolen base to help propel Philadelphia to the win. The rookie has been filling in at first base while Bryce Harper is dealing with […]

Nick Mariano's Week 12 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I know some of you are getting tired and want to take the summer weekends easy, but don't forget to set yourself up for success on the (virtual) diamond. Whether you're trying to balance your head-to-head squads for weak categories or addressing roto vulnerabilities, […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12 (June 16 - June 22)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 12 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of June 16 - June 22, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

Yandy Diaz Sitting on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz is not in the starting lineup on Sunday when the Rays conclude a series against the New York Mets. Diaz has started in each of the past seven games but will be given a maintenance day on Sunday. Over this stretch, Diaz has posted a strong .433/.485/.733 slash […]

Paul Goldschmidt Not in Sunday's Lineup

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is not in Sunday's lineup when they conclude a series against the Boston Red Sox. Instead, Ben Rice will cover first base and bat in the two-hole. The 37-year-old has been a staple in the New York starting nine throughout the campaign. Over his previous eight games, Goldschmidt […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 12 (June 16 - June 22)

It is time to place our FAAB bids for Week 12 of the fantasy baseball season. This week, we take a look at several top prospects who recently got the call to the big leagues. In addition, the 2022 NL batting title champion is back and is hitting for power. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 12)

This week's Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire recommendations are an exciting bunch of players. We have some crafty veterans, younger upside players, and even some saves for those of you lacking in that area. The players below are all under 40 percent rostered in Yahoo! leagues. Some of them might already be rostered in your leagues, […]

1B, 2B, 3B, SS: Hitter Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12 (2025)

Hello again, RotoBallers. After getting a week off to kick off summer vacation with a family road trip, I am back with another round of infield waiver wire targets. Special thanks to fellow contributor Andy Smith for filling in for me last weekend. This time around, we will revisit some familiar faces from weeks past […]

Ryan O'Hearn Expects to be Back to Normal on Monday

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Ryan O'Hearn (ankle) said his sore left ankle is feeling better on Sunday than it did on Saturday, but he'll remain out for the series finale on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels. O'Hearn expects to be back to normal on Monday, which means he should be back in the lineup […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 11)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 11 of the 2025 MLB season. By now, we have a pretty good idea of what our teams are and where we might need to augment our statistical categories. Injuries have begun to take their toll on many teams, and […]