MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/15/2025)

We have a small slate of MLB action today, with not much to choose from when searching for the long ball. Our focus today will be on bats in favorable matchups and optimal hitting conditions, whether that is due to the park, matchup, or weather conditions. We have some fun home run bets today, and […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Report - Week 8 Updates for Corey Seager, Ian Happ, George Kirby, Roki Sasaki, Casey Mize, Ronald Acuna, Mike Trout, more

The fantasy season is now more than six weeks old. What we think as maybe a short-term deficiency on our rosters may be long-term issues. Benching underperforming players and picking up players who are hot is one way to try to help your team. Another way to help your roster is to consider making some […]

Andres Chaparro Starts Rehab Assignment

The Washington Nationals sent first baseman/designated hitter Andres Chaparro (oblique) on a minor-league rehab assignment to the rookie-level Florida Complex League on Wednesday. Chaparro suffered a strained left oblique all the way back in the middle of March during spring training and is just now ready to resume playing in actual games, which means that […]

Rhys Hoskins Homers, Drives In Five

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins was perfect at the plate in a 9-5 win over the Guardians on Wednesday, going 4-for-4 with a homer, a double, a walk, five RBI, and two runs scored. It was his fifth home run of the year to go along with a .292/.396/.462 slash line. Hoskins is bouncing […]

Red Sox Think Romy Gonzalez Will Miss Minimum Time On Injured List

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora thinks that infielder Romy Gonzalez (quadriceps) will miss the minimum time on the 10-day injured list, which would put him back on the major-league roster on May 18 for the finale of a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. The 28-year-old landed on the IL on May […]

Spencer Torkelson Resting Against Red Sox

Detroit Tigers first baseman/designated hitter Spencer Torkelson is getting a breather in Wednesday's game against the visiting Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park. Torkelson will take only his second day off of the season despite clubbing his 11th home run in the extra-inning win over Boston on Tuesday night. The former first overall pick in […]

Ty France Injures Foot In Game 1 Of Doubleheader

Minnesota Twins first baseman Ty France (foot) left Game 1 of the team's doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday early with a left-foot contusion, the team announced. France left the game after grounding out in the fifth inning and was replaced by Kody Clemens at first base. Before leaving, France went hitless in three […]

Paul Goldschmidt, Austin Wells Starting On Bench On Wednesday

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and catcher Austin Wells are not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the hosting Seattle Mariners. Ben Rice will start at first base and bat second, while J.C. Escarra will do the catching and hit eighth against Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo. Goldy, who is having […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/14/25)

Happy Wednesday Rotoballers! Today's main slate features nine games starting at 7:07 PM ET or later. This slate is packed with intriguing matchups, from high-strikeout pitchers to juicy hitting environments like Great American Ball Park and Globe Life Field. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 5/14/2025, […]

Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 7 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 7 of the baseball season, and the minor league schedule is in full swing. During last week's action, there were plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances throughout Minor League Baseball. Monitoring the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far is imperative. The players […]

4 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Byron Buxton, AJ Smith-Shawver, Ozzie Albies, Jackson Jobe

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 7 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll be taking a look at Byron Buxton, AJ Smith-Shawver, Ozzie Albies, and Jackson Jobe. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Risers, Fallers and Buys/Sells - Chris Clegg's Outlooks for Week 7

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my dynasty fantasy baseball risers, fallers, and buys/sells for Week 7 of the 2025 MLB season. As April comes to a close, sample sizes have begun to stabilize, and there is less noise in the samples. Prospects are getting the call to majors, and there is plenty to discuss. Today's dynasty article […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/14/2025)

We've got a full slate of MLB action on Wednesday, giving us plenty of spots to choose from for home run player prop bets today. Today's hitters include Christian Walker, Wyatt Langford, Manny Machado, James Wood, and Andy Pages. Each player has elite power or a favorable matchup. The strategy behind choosing home run props […]

Samuel Basallo Goes Deep Twice On Tuesday

Baltimore Orioles catcher prospect Samuel Basallo went 3-for-4 with a double, two home runs, and four RBI during their contest against Triple-A Jacksonville. After starting the Triple-A campaign holding a low .208/.304/.417 slash line, the budding star has begun to flip the script. Over his last six contests, Basallo has posted a stellar .360/.407/.840 slash […]

Nick Kurtz Hits First MLB Home Run

Athletics first base prospect Nick Kurtz went 2-for-5 with his first MLB home run during their victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday evening. Kurtz went deep in the eighth inning with a solo shot. This was a much-needed breakout game for the top prospect as he has yet to find his power swing […]

Week 7 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Agustin Ramirez, Porter Hodge, Cade Horton, Evan Carter, Zebby Matthews

Incredibly, we are heading toward the halfway point of May and onto Week 7 of the MLB season. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire advice with our waiver wire rankings article for Week 7 of the MLB season -- May 12th - May 18th. The list includes the top 100 hitters […]

Projecting Rest of Season Top 10 Hitters in 2025 Fantasy Baseball (Week 7)

We are getting to the point of the fantasy baseball season where there are certain thresholds a player must have to even sniff the top-10 hitters for 2025. Around 30 runs and 30 RBI are a must. Double-digit home runs are required in most cases, and if you don't have those, you'd better have a […]

Josh Naylor Homers, Drives In Four In Loss To Giants

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor had a productive evening in his team's 10-6 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. Naylor went 2-for-5 with a homer, four RBI, and a stolen base in the loss. The veteran infielder blasted a 413-foot two-run homer in the ninth inning to pull the Diamondbacks to within […]

Justin Turner Hits Pinch-Hit, Walk-Off Double Tuesday

Chicago Cubs corner infielder Justin Turner played the hero in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Marlins. Turner came in to pinch-hit in the bottom of the ninth inning down by one with one out and runners on first and third. The 40-year-old veteran looped a Jesus Tinoco pitch into the left-field corner, allowing Nico Hoerner […]

Alan Roden Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook - Dynasty Fundamentals Focus

2022 MLB Draft signee Alan Roden was not up for prophylactic 40-man-rostering ahead of any Rule 5 Draft until after the 2025 MLB season, but a strong spring catapulted him onto the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster as their starting right fielder. He was optioned to Triple-A on May 6th, after no longer getting consistent […]

Rays Place Yandy Diaz On Restricted List Due To Passport Issue

The Tampa Bay Rays placed infielder Yandy Diaz on the restricted list on Tuesday and recalled infielder Coco Montes from Triple-A Durham in a corresponding move, according to the Tampa Bay Times' Marc Topkin. With Diaz out on Tuesday against the division-rival Blue Jays in Toronto, second baseman Brandon Lowe is serving as the designated […]

Cardinals-Phillies Postponed On Tuesday

The Athletic's Matt Gelb reports that Tuesday's contest at Citizens Bank Park between the St. Louis Cardinals and hosting Philadelphia Phillies has been postponed due to inclement weather. The two teams will try to play a split doubleheader on Wednesday at 1:05 pm ET and 6:15 pm ET. Left-hander Jesus Luzardo was scheduled to take […]

Twins-Orioles Game Postponed On Tuesday

The Baltimore Orioles announced that their game on Tuesday at Camden Yards against the visiting Minnesota Twins has been postponed due to inclement weather. The contest will be made up as part of a traditional doubleheader on Wednesday, May 14, with the first game set to start at 12:05 pm ET. Left-hander Cade Povich was […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 7 (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to yet another installment of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 7 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we list the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players worth stashing in your leagues, including names like Teoscar Hernandez, Casey Mize, Ezequiel Tovar, and more. Whether managers […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/13/2025)

We have a loaded slate of MLB action today, with plenty to choose from when searching for the long ball. Our focus today will be on bats in favorable matchups and optimal hitting conditions, whether that be due to the park or weather conditions. The weather is not as hitter-friendly as it has been over […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/13/25)

THE KNICKS WON AGAIN AND I'M SO EXCITED. On a serious note, though, prayers up for Jayson Tatum, who went down with what LOOKED like an Achilles injury. In addition, my beloved Yankees also lost Oswaldo Cabrera to an ugly-looking ankle break last night, so best wishes to him as well. Back to business, we […]

DJ LeMahieu To Be Activated On Tuesday, Start On Wednesday

The New York Yankees plan to activate infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and start him on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners, according to manager Aaron Boone. A left-calf strain landed LeMahieu on the IL to begin the 2025 season, and he then battled through a hip injury. The 36-year-old […]

Jake Burger Recalled And Starting Against Rockies

The Texas Rangers announced on Monday that they recalled infielder Jake Burger from Triple-A Round Rock and optioned infielder Blaine Crim to Round Rock in a corresponding move. Burger is starting at first base and batting seventh for Monday's series opener against the visiting Colorado Rockies and rookie right-hander Chase Dollander. Although Burger was demoted […]

DJ LeMahieu Coming Off Injured List On Monday

The New York Yankees are activating corner infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's series opener against the Seattle Mariners, according to Newsday's Erik Boland. It's unclear if LeMahieu will be in uniform in Seattle, but he has now rejoined the team as he looks to make his 2025 season […]

Jake Burger Could Rejoin Rangers On Monday

Texas Rangers corner infielder Jake Burger could be recalled from Triple-A Round Rock before Monday's series opener against the Colorado Rockies, according to the Dallas Morning News' Evan Grant. Burger has spent 10 days in the minors following his early-season demotion, so he's now eligible to return to the big-league roster if Texas wants him […]