Christian Encarnacion-Strand Sent to Triple-A

The Cincinnati Reds announced that they have optioned infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand to Triple-A Louisville to make room on the active roster for outfielder Jake Fraley (shoulder), who is returning from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The Reds haven't really been able to keep Encarnacion-Strand's struggling bat in their lineup regularly, so he'll head down […]

Jake Burger Expects to Play on Saturday

Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger (quadriceps) said he plans to play on Saturday after being removed late in the Rangers' 7-3 victory over the Astros on Friday with left-quad discomfort. The 29-year-old has been productive at the plate recently, going 9-for-27 (.333) with a double, a home run, six RBI, and six runs scored […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 16)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 16 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 […]

Jac Caglianone, Chandler Simpson, Cole Young - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Risers, Fallers

Welcome to Week 16 and the final installment of RotoBaller's Rookie Report. Last week, we highlighted Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Mick Abel, Cincinnati Reds hurler Chase Burns, and Boston Red Sox top prospect Roman Anthony. This week, our focus shifts to Jac Caglianone, Chandler Simpson, and Cole Young. Each is a top talent in their respective […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/12/2025)

All 30 teams in Major League Baseball are on Saturday's schedule, with 15 games spread throughout the afternoon and evening. Most of the action is in the afternoon, with 11 games on the board before four more under the lights close out the day of action. Saturday sets up to be another fun day of […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/12/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We are approaching All-Star weekend, which I believe is the best of any sport. The Home Run Derby is one of my favorite All-Star activities. But before that, we still have a couple of days left to get into, including a solid seven-game slate for us on this Saturday Evening. The weather […]

Video: Fantasy Baseball Hitters and Pitchers Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 16 (2025)

The 2025 fantasy baseball season continues with our Week 16 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups. 2025 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and waiver wire advice for hitters that are emerging. Anthony Aniano of RotoBaller breaks down some of his must-have Week 16 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent adds for hitters. These MLB […]

Jake Burger Leaves With Quad Discomfort on Friday

Texas Rangers infielder Jake Burger (quadriceps) departed Friday's game against the Houston Astros with discomfort in his left quadriceps. Burger left after going 1-for-3 with a run scored. The Rangers replaced him at first base with Ezequiel Duran. This may lead to another stint on the 10-day injured list for Burger, who was on the […]

Rafael Devers Dealing With Back Inflammation

San Francisco Giants third baseman Rafael Devers (back) appears to have avoided any major issues. According to Alex Pavlovic, Devers underwent an MRI on Thursday which revealed inflammation in his lower back. That being said, Devers will get treatment on his back, but isn't expected to be placed on the injured list. In fact, Devers […]

Tim Elko Heads to Injured List

Chicago White Sox first baseman Tim Elko (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday. Elko was removed during the first game of Friday's doubleheader due to right knee soreness. Before game two, Elko was placed on the IL with a right knee sprain. He went 0-for-1 in his lone plate appearance and […]

Nolan Schanuel Returns to Action on Friday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (calf) is starting at first base and batting second for Friday's series opener against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Ryne Nelson. Schanuel was held out of Thursday's series finale against the Texas Rangers as a precaution due to tightness in his calf, but he's feeling fine a […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/11/25)

It's the final weekend before the All-Star break, and ALL 15 TEAMS are playing tonight on the main slate! This night is full of top starting pitchers, stackable offenses, and narratives galore, so let's hop right in. The RotoBaller chat on Discord is already humming, so come join our awesome community. A few notes of […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/11/2025)

On this final Friday before the All-Star break, Major League Baseball has all 30 teams on the schedule under the lights, starting at 7:05 p.m. ET or later. The White Sox and Guardians have a doubleheader on tap after a washout on Thursday, providing baseball fans an over-stuffed slate of 16 games in play. Some […]

Tre' Morgan Hits Second Triple-A Long Ball

Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Tre' Morgan went 2-for-4 with a home run during their contest against Triple-A Nashville. This was Morgan's third multi-hit game over his last five contests. While his power production has yet to show the top level of the minor leagues, the first baseman has shown elite eye at the […]

Nolan Schanuel Out of Lineup with Calf Tightness

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (calf) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Texas Rangers with tightness in his right calf. Schanuel has been dealing with the issue over the past few days, according to Erica Weston of FanDuel Sports Network West. The 23-year-old is just 9-for-38 in nine games […]

Kyle Manzardo Activated, Playing on Thursday

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Kyle Manzardo (personal) has been reinstated from the family medical emergency list on Thursday. Manzardo missed the last three games while tending to a personal matter. He'll slide right back into the lineup as he bats cleanup and plays first base against right-hander Jonathan Cannon on Thursday. He hasn't been great […]

Paul Goldschmidt, Giancarlo Stanton Resting on Thursday

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton are both out of the lineup on Thursday against the visiting Seattle Mariners in the Bronx. Ben Rice is playing first base and batting sixth, while Aaron Judge will serve as the DH and bat third against Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo. Cody Bellinger […]

Christian Walker Returns From Paternity List

The Houston Astros announced on Thursday that they reinstated infielder Christian Walker from the paternity list and optioned infielder/outfielder Shay Whitcomb to Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. The Astros have a scheduled day off on Thursday before beginning a series on Friday against the division-rival Texas Rangers, so fantasy managers should expect Walker […]

5 Undervalued Hitters and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 15) - Players Who Are Underowned

We're back with five new undervalued hitters and waiver wire pickups in Week 15 of the fantasy baseball season. If you need an outfielder, then this is the week for you! Multiple options offer positional flexibility and perform offensively. Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar just returned from his 80-game PED suspension and, as a result, […]

MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 15)

Summer is racing by us, and with that, major league teams are starting to promote prospects to their rosters. The following are a few players who should generate interest among fantasy baseball players.  Some look like they will get full-blown chances, while others will eke out scant playing time and a few at-bats to try […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results - Part 8

Welcome to the eighth installment of our Fantasy Baseball Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs article. We continue to trust the expected statistics, and they continue to provide us with the answers to who's real and who isn't. Enjoying the run that Kyle Stowers is on? We told you a month ago he'd stay on track, […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/10/25)

Thursdays are often travel days or off days for Major League Baseball teams, but with the All-Star break just around the corner, this Thursday still has a pretty full schedule. After a couple of afternoon games and a couple of games around 5:00 p.m. ET, the main slate of daily fantasy action starts at 7:05 […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/10/2025)

We have 11 games this Thursday in MLB. We have some elite hitting conditions on the West Coast tonight, as well as some favorable matchups. There are plenty of pitchers going today who have struggled with the long ball. Although it's a small slate, we have plenty of options to attack home runs with on […]

Nathaniel Lowe Hits Three-Run Home Run in Wednesday's Win

Washington Nationals first baseman Nathaniel Lowe had a productive night in an 8-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. Lowe went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer to help lead Washington to the win. The veteran kicked off the scoring in the game, ripping a three-run blast with two outs in the first inning. […]

Gage Miller Turning the Corner at High-A

Miami Marlins infield prospect Gage Miller went 1-for-3 with a double and three RBI during their contest against High-A Dayton on Wednesday evening. This was another productive showing for Miller, who has posted a .250/.375/.550 slash line with one double, one triple, one home run, and eight RBI over his last six contests. Before this […]

Billy Amick Stays Hot at High-A

Minnesota Twins infield prospect Billy Amick went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, three RBI, and two walks during their contest against High-A Peoria on Wednesday evening. Over his last eight games, Amick has held a strong .290/.378/.516 slash line with a double and two home runs. The No.14-ranked prospect in Minnesota has spent […]

C.J. Kayfus Hits Triple-A Home Run No. 12

Cleveland Guardians first baseman C.J. Kayfus went 1-for-3 with a home run and a walk during their contest against Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday evening. Since the start of July, Kayfus has already gone deep twice and tallied seven RBI. The No. 5-ranked prospect in the Cleveland system has been one of the most productive hitters […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 15

As we put the first half of the Major League season in the rearview mirror, we continue to see a steady trickle of notable prospects getting the call to the Major Leagues. Over the last week, four prospects from my top-200 overall received the call to the Majors, and Joe Boyle was recalled as well. […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Colson Montgomery, Joe Boyle, Cam Schlittler, Chase DeLauter, Noelvi Marte

The MLB All-Star break is next week. Baseball fans get to enjoy the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game, but the fantasy baseball grind doesn't stop. At RotoBaller HQ, there are no breaks, and we continue to provide fantasy baseball content to help win your leagues. Today, we are back with another edition of our […]

Bryce Harper Racks Up Four Extra-Base Hits in Win

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper had a mammoth Wednesday afternoon at the plate in a 13-0 trouncing of the San Francisco Giants. Harper collected a career-high four extra-base hits, including a solo homer off Giants starter Justin Verlander, in a 4-for-6 performance. He finished with three doubles and crossed home plate three times. The […]