Freddie Freeman Exits Early on Sunday With Wrist Contusion

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (wrist) was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Freeman was hit by a pitch in the wrist in the sixth inning. He immediately headed to the dugout and went to the tunnel. Before exiting, Freeman went 0-for-2 and was obviously hit […]

Nolan Schanuel Exits with Wrist Contusion

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (wrist) exited their game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday with a left-wrist contusion, the team announced. Schanuel suffered the injury on a hit by pitch in the first inning, and the Angels quickly replaced him with LaMonte Wade Jr. The 24-year-old Schanuel emerged as a mainstay in […]

Jake Bauers Heads to Injured List

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday. Bauers had seen an increase in playing time lately, but is now set to miss a few weeks due to a left shoulder impingement. The Brewers are shorthanded at first base, so Andrew Vaughn figures to see the bulk […]

Tyler Black Recalled from Triple-A Nashville

The Milwaukee Brewers have recalled first baseman Tyler Black from Triple-A Nashville with Jake Bauers hitting the 10-day injured list due to a left shoulder impingement. The 24-year-old Black got a late start to the season after undergoing surgery for a right hamate fracture in March, finally returning to Triple-A Nashville on June 11. Through […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 17)

Welcome to the second half of the Major League season and the stretch run for Fantasy Baseball. Did you enjoy your little breather during the All-Star break? Well, now it's time to put the foot back on the gas pedal and hammer down for the final two and a half months of the season. The […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 17 (July 21 - July 27)

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! I hope everyone enjoyed their All-Star break, but it's now time to get back to work. Although we don't have much data from this week due to the time off, several players remain on the waiver wire in many leagues. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups continues as we head […]

C.J. Kayfus Homers in Three-Hit Game on Saturday

Cleveland Guardians first base/outfield prospect C.J. Kayfus continues to mash, going 3-for-4 with a single, a double, a solo home run, and two runs scored for Triple-A Columbus on Saturday. The Guardians' fifth-ranked prospect now owns a .313/.405/.573 slash line between Double and Triple-A this year, with 13 of his 14 home runs coming in […]

Michael Busch Getting Sunday Off

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch is retreating to the bench with a tough left-hander on the mound in Sunday's series finale at Wrigley Field against the visiting Boston Red Sox. Veteran Justin Turner is at first base and will bat eighth versus Red Sox southpaw Garrett Crochet. Although Busch is having a great year […]

Pete Alonso Out Sunday With "Right-Hand Contusion"

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (hand) has a "right-hand contusion" near the base of his thumb, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. The good news is that X-rays came back negative, and although he's not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Cincinnati Reds, he could be available off the bench. […]

Jonathan Aranda on the Bench Against Lefty

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda will get the day off on Sunday in the series finale against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles with left-hander Trevor Rogers on the mound. Yandy Diaz will man first base and bat third, while Junior Caminero will serve as the designated hitter and hit cleanup. Jose Caballero draws into […]

Second Half Breakouts for Fantasy Baseball - Zach Thompson's "My Guys"

The All-Star break is a great chance to catch your breath and evaluate your fantasy baseball team for the rest of the season. We're past the halfway point in the fantasy season, and it's time to get your team ready for the push to the finish line. We've already seen some huge breakout performances in […]

Jon Singleton to Join Astros

The Astros are set to recall first baseman Jon Singleton from Triple-A Sugar Land, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. He'll come up with the Astros facing a rash of injuries in their infield. Now 33 years old, Singleton debuted with the Astros as a highly touted prospect in 2014, but his career hasn't gone according […]

Top 200 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings - Eric Cross' July 2025 Update

Another month of the Major League season is in the books. It's hard to believe that we're around 100 games into the season, with the stretch run of the season about to begin. We just finished up All-Star break festivities yesterday, and the second half of the season is about to begin. With another month […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 17 - Redraft Leagues (2025)

With the MLB All-Star break this week, there wasn't much in terms of prospect call-ups. There are still several good prospects on the precipice of the majors ready to make a fantasy impact. Let's look at a few top prospects to stash for Week 17 of the fantasy baseball season.Be sure to check all of […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/20/2025)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Home run props have slowly become one of my favorite things to research each day, and although they can be unrewarding when they finally do hit, seeing the hard work pay off is awesome. Having nearly a week off was a nice break, but it is time to lock back in and […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/20/25)

Welcome Back, Rotoballers! With the All-Star break in the rearview mirror, the second half is officially underway. Today, we have a typically busy Sunday slate, which means we have ample stacks and pitchers to target. On the pitching side, Boston ace Garrett Crochet will toe the rubber against the Cubs, while the Atlanta Braves have […]

Alec Bohm Placed on 10-Day Injured List

The Philadelphia Phillies have placed third baseman Alec Bohm (ribs) on the 10-day injured list with a fractured left rib and recalled infielder/outfielder Weston Wilson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Bohm suffered the injury on a hit by pitch last Saturday, causing him to miss two of the Phillies' three games since then. The 28-year-old played […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/19/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Thank heavens baseball is back. I was going a bit stir crazy, not having much sports to watch during the week. But alas, we are back and better than ever after the break. Let's dive in and make some cash! We have a solid nine-game slate for us, but we do have […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 16 (2025)

We've reached the ceremonial mid-point of the Major League Baseball season at the All-Star break, but the fantasy season is already more than half over. The quick break is a good time to reset and evaluate your fantasy team's needs as you look to succeed down the stretch run and into the fantasy baseball playoffs, […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 17)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 17 of the 2025 MLB season. The focus of this article is to highlight players who could be on the verge of a breakout, citing current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average and isolated power (ISO). You will also find […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/19/2025)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! It's great to have baseball back after the All-Star break earlier this week, and on Saturday, most of the action is under the lights as baseball gets back in the swing of a busy summer. With the trade deadline and playoff race just around the corner, it's great to have baseball back […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Samuel Basallo, Dylan Beavers, C.J. Kayfus

As we enter the second half, there are many prospects knocking on the MLB door who could make a significant impact when they get the call. During the first half of the season, Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz and Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson were among the few who did. In this piece, we […]

Jake Burger to Miss an Additional 2-3 Weeks

The Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant reports that Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger (quadriceps) will miss two to three more weeks with a left-quadriceps strain, and in the meantime, the team will roll with a platoon at first base with the lefty-hitting Rowdy Tellez and infield prospect Justin Foscue. Tellez, who will make the […]

Paul Goldschmidt, Giancarlo Stanton Sitting Out on Friday

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton are out of the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the hosting Atlanta Braves to kick off the second half of the season. Cody Bellinger is starting at first base and batting second, while Ben Rice is serving as the DH and […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Jac Caglianone, Brice Matthews, Brady House, Cam Schlittler, Evan Carter, Luis Gil

The MLB All-Star game, as well as the 2025 MLB Draft, are in the books, and the second half of the regular season begins on Friday. It's an exciting time for baseball with the trade deadline looming and more prospects getting the call to the show. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Ceddanne Rafaela, Cody Bellinger, Addison Barger, Trevor Story, Eury Perez

With another two weeks of ball in the books since our last update, it's time for a refresh to our top 300 rest-of-season rankings after injuries hit Austin Riley (abdominal), Max Muncy (knee), Clarke Schmidt (elbow), Jameson Taillon (calf), Rhys Hoskins (thumb), Shelby Miller (forearm), and more. However, we got more firepower back than we […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 16

We've finally reached the All-Star break. The next few days are a good time to take a long, hard look at your fantasy teams to see where you stand and formulate a plan for the second half of the season. One part of that plan could involve stashing one of the prospects below if you're […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 16)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 16 of the 2025 MLB season. As we head out of the All-Star break, it's time to take a long look and engage in some honest reflection on our teams. Ostensibly, we are on a break from baseball this week, […]

5 Undervalued Hitters and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 16) - Players Who Are Underowned

Looking to gain an edge in your fantasy baseball league without burning through trade capital? Sometimes, the most valuable moves come from under-the-radar waiver wire additions. We've identified five hitters who are quietly producing and deserve a closer look. Kyle Stowers is flashing legit power upside, Jurickson Profar continues to be a versatile contributor, Otto […]

Second Half Breakouts for Fantasy Baseball - Kevin Larson's "My Guys"

Congratulations on making it through the All-Star break! If you're still looking for fantasy analysis, that means your team's likely in a pretty good spot and aiming to make a run in the playoffs. They'll be coming up quicker than you realize, so trying to get a step ahead of your opponents is key. Hopefully, […]