MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/25/25)

It's a 10-game slate tonight with a fun combination of big arms and hot bats in good spots. Yes, there are plenty of good pitchers on this slate, but also some great hitting conditions in several parks that really demand our attention, too. This should be a great GPP slate as I don't really see […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/25/2025)

It's a beautiful day for baseball, and for the first time in several months, I am going to offer up six home run props for your consideration tonight! To be honest, I had to narrow my list down to eight that I was strongly considering. I really like all these spots tonight, and I dug […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 22 (August 25 - August 31)

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! This past week, we have seen many top prospects not only get the call to the big leagues but also make a massive impact, including two budding talents in Baltimore. On the pitching side, we also saw a top prospect get the call, but in a surprising role. Our series about FAAB fantasy […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 22)

Just like that, we're past the three-quarter mark of the 2025 season. If you play in a head-to-head format, your playoffs are likely starting this upcoming week or the week after. If you're in a roto league, you only have five weeks left to improve your spot in the standings. Whatever spot you're in, it's […]

Vinnie Pasquantino Goes Yard Again on Sunday

Kansas City Royals first baseman/designated hitter Vinnie Pasquantino went deep for the sixth time in seven games and the 10th time in August in a 10-8 win over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Pasquantino swatted a 429-foot, two-run shot off right-hander Jack Flaherty in the third inning to highlight a 2-for-5 day. He has now […]

Paul Goldschmidt Absent from Sunday's Lineup

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Goldschmidt will head to the bench for the third time in the last five games. It's not shocking Goldschmidt is sitting here against a right-handed starting pitcher. The veteran slugger is slashing .237/.279/.323 […]

Nathaniel Lowe Absent on Sunday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Nathaniel Lowe is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the New York Yankees. Lowe has been excellent with his new team, but he'll take a seat here against left-hander Carlos Rodon. Over his first four games, Lowe is 5-for-14 with a homer, five RBI, and two […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Appears as Pinch-Hitter

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (hamstring) remained out of the starting lineup for the fifth straight game on Sunday. Guerrero hasn't started in a game since being pulled from Monday's game due to hamstring inflammation. The good news is that Guerrero was able to come off the bench as a pinch-hitter on […]

Dylan Moore Released

The Seattle Mariners have released infielder/outfielder Dylan Moore after he cleared unconditional waivers, Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times reports. The Mariners designated Moore for assignment on Sunday, and nobody was willing to take the remainder of his $3.58 million salary on waivers, so now they'll move on entirely. The versatile 33-year-old, who had been […]

Nolan Schanuel Goes on 10-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles announced that they have placed first baseman Nolan Schanuel (wrist) on the 10-day injured list with a left-wrist contusion and recalled outfielder Matthew Lugo from Triple-A Salt Lake. Schanuel exited the Angels' 12-1 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Saturday after injuring his wrist on a diving play in the field, and […]

Jake Burger Begins Swinging the Bat

Texas Rangers corner infielder Jake Burger (wrist) has begun swinging a bat as part of a hitting progression. This is a step forward in his recovery process that will likely still take another week or so. Burger landed on the injured list on August 18 due a left wrist sprain. The hope is that he's […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Still Out on Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (hamstring) is sitting for the fifth straight game on Sunday against the Miami Marlins. Ty France will play first base in Guerrero's place and hit fourth versus right-hander Eury Perez. Guerrero left the Blue Jays' loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday with inflammation in his left […]

Colt Keith Scratched With Illness on Sunday

Detroit Tigers infielder Colt Keith (illness) has been scratched from Sunday's lineup with an illness, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. Zach McKinstry will take over at third base and hit sixth against Kansas City Royals right-hander Seth Lugo, while outfielder Wenceel Perez will lead off in place of Keith. The 24-year-old Keith has enjoyed a […]

Yandy Diaz Playing on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/designated hitter Yandy Diaz (hamstring) is playing first base and batting third in Sunday's contest against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals and left-hander Matthew Liberatore. Diaz did not play on Friday after suffering a low-grade hamstring strain in the series opener against St. Louis on Thursday, but he's back in for […]

Nolan Schanuel Leaves Early on Saturday

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (wrist) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Schanuel appeared to have injured his wrist while making a diving play during the second inning of Saturday's contest. He stayed in the game and went 0-for-2 at the plate before exiting the […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 22 (2025)

We've got another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series for Week 22 as we continue the plunge into the dog days of summer. Today's article examines injured players, including Shane Bieber, Chase Burns, and Hyeseong Kim, among others. With the 2025 fantasy baseball season starting to enter the dog days of […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 21)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 21 of the 2025 MLB season. We are in the thick of it now, and seasons can be won or lost with our waiver wire additions. As we prepare our teams for the stretch run to the playoffs, what do […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results - Part 14

The fantasy baseball season is drawing closer and closer to an end; however, our Fantasy Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs article continues to go strong. This week, I'm filling in for the usual author of this piece, Kevin Larson, and I hope to bring you the same level of analysis that he has throughout this […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/24/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Today, we have another action-packed Sunday slate. On the hitting side, we have several top matchups to target, including the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets, who are in a prime spot to rack up runs. On the bump, we have several intriguing matchups to target, so it will be crucial to […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/24/2025)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have a full slate of baseball, with games all throughout the day. So kick back, relax, and enjoy one of the last Sundays without football, and let's hit some home run bets to build that account back up! We have a solid set of games that ends with a good rivalry […]

Warming Bernabel Returning on Saturday

Colorado Rockies rookie corner infielder Warming Bernabel (head) is back in the starting nine ahead of Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bernabel was pulled from Thursday's lineup after getting hit in the face with a throw during infield drills. He was absent from Friday's lineup but is back in the mix on Saturday. Bernabel […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Out Again on Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (hamstring) remains out of the lineup on Saturday against the Miami Marlins. Ty France will handle first base and hit sixth in a meeting with right-hander Janson Junk. It'll be the fourth straight game off for Guerrero, who hasn't played since he left a loss to the […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Taking Cautious Approach to Return

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (hamstring) tested his sore left hamstring on Friday for the first time since injuring it. He felt good running at 80% effort and also took batting practice in the batting cages. Afterward, despite feeling positive, Guerrero made note that he still needs to run the bases and […]

Ben Rice Sitting Against Lefty on Saturday

New York Yankees first baseman/catcher Ben Rice is not in the starting lineup against the Boston Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet on Saturday. Rice started the season limited to first base/designated hitter duties, but he's earned more playing time behind the plate in recent weeks. That's allowed him to shift into an everyday role split […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Bubba Chandler, Sal Frelick, Andrew Painter, Carson Williams, Jhostynxon Garcia

Incredibly, there are a few weeks of August left, and we have just over a month of the 2025 MLB regular season. There is still time to catch up in the standings in roto leagues and make a playoff push in H2H formats. At RotoBaller HQ, we updated our top 100 hitters and pitchers list […]

Eric Cross' Top 125 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (August 2025)

Another month has flown by, so it's time for some updated prospect rankings. Where has most of the summer gone? This particular prospect rankings update has always been one of my favorites throughout the season, as I get to add in all the newly drafted players into the mix. These MLB prospect rankings are geared […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/23/2025)

After a couple of games in the afternoon, 12 games are under the lights this Saturday, while the Cardinals and Rays get a rare day off in the middle of their series in Tampa. While many of the most homer-friendly stadiums are not on the board this Saturday, there are some key hitters in favorable […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/23/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! After an eventful Friday that had us locked in for a 13-game slate, we step back a bit and get a slightly lighter slate as we only have nine games on tap for us. We have some elite pitchers on the slate, and what should be a massive pitching duel between Logan […]

Coby Mayo Takes Pitch Off Hand, X-Rays Negative

Baltimore Orioles first baseman Coby Mayo (hand) had an injury scare Friday when he took a 97 mph fastball off the right hand in a 10-7 loss to the Houston Astros, but X-rays came back negative after the game. The 23-year-old stayed in to finish the contest after Astros reliever Bryan Abreu hit him to […]

Yandy Diaz Out on Friday

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman/designated hitter Yandy Diaz (hamstring) is not in the team's starting lineup for Friday's contest againt the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. Second baseman Brandon Lowe is moving to the DH spot and will hit third, while Tristan Gray draws into the lineup at second and will bat out of the nine-hole […]