Shea Langeliers, Nick Kurtz Resting On Wednesday

Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers and rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz will both retreat to the bench for Wednesday's contest in Sacramento against the division-rival Seattle Mariners. Jhonny Pereda will do the catching and hit ninth, while Tyler Soderstrom plays first base and bats second against Mariners right-hander Bryan Woo. Langeliers isn't going to hit for […]

Michael Busch Sitting Against Southpaw

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch is not in Wednesday's lineup when they play the final game of a three-game set against the San Francisco Giants. With left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray taking the bump for the Giants, Busch will take a seat. Through the opening month, Busch has only made two starts against left-handed pitching. […]

Second Base Fantasy Baseball Breakouts and Resurgences - Are They For Real?

While looking at the top fantasy performers so far at every position, second base is the most surprising. With Ketel Marte (hamstring) battling injuries, Jose Altuve and Marcus Semien starting to show their age, and up-and-comers like Matt McLain and Jordan Westburg not breaking out as expected, the top of the position rankings has been […]

Projecting Rest of Season Top 10 Hitters in 2025 Fantasy Baseball (Week 6)

Offenses are back for the Week 6 edition of our Top 10 Hitters series for fantasy baseball and the 2025 season. Every team in Major League Baseball has now played approximately 20% of their games in the 2025 season. While offense and hitting in general often lag behind pitching to start the season, runs are […]

Justin Foscue Showing Power At Triple-A

Texas Rangers first base prospect Justin Foscue went 2-for-4 with a home run during Tuesday's contest against Triple-A El Paso. This was Foscue's second long ball in his previous three contests. This was also his third-straight contest tallying at least one RBI. Through 30 games at Triple-A this season, Foscue has posted an impressive .307/.409/.500 […]

When Is Deyvison De Los Santos Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 6 Update)

Miami Marlins top prospect Deyvison De Los Santos has showcased plenty of raw power in his time in the minors. After the instant success of Marlins' slugger Agustin Ramirez, could the Marlins add another young masher to the heart of their order soon? De Los Santos was acquired by the Marlins last summer as part […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/7/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have an eight-game main slate starting at 6:45 p.m. on FanDuel and a seven-game main slate starting at 7:05 p.m. on DraftKings tonight. We’ve got a mix of pitching aces, Coors Field upside, and some sneaky value plays to sift through. Weather could be a factor; keep an eye on Kauffman […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/7/2025)

We've got a full slate of MLB action on Wednesday, including several day games, but we'll be sticking to the night games to find value in today's home run prop picks. Today's hitters include Aaron Judge, Gunnar Henderson, Anthony Santander, Adolis Garcia, and Bobby Witt Jr. Each player has elite power or a favorable matchup. […]

Freddie Freeman Hits Another Homer, Plates Two Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman continued his power surge in Tuesday's 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Marlins. Freeman went 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, two RBI, a walk, and a strikeout. The 35-year-old took a sixth-inning Anthony Veneziano offering just over the center-field wall for his eighth HR of the […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Kyle Stowers, Coby Mayo, Hyeseong Kim, Kevin Ginkel, Gunnar Hoglund, Ranger Suarez

The weather is warming up, and Week 6 of the MLB season has officially arrived. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire advice and return with another edition of our waiver wire rankings. Today, we look at the best waiver wire pickups for Week 6 of the MLB season -- May 5th […]

Jac Caglianone Hits Two More Home Runs On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals first base prospect Jac Caglianone continued to demolish baseballs on Tuesday, homering twice in a 3-for-4 day at the plate for Double-A Northwest Arkansas, collecting four RBI and scoring a pair of runs in the process. It was the third consecutive game that the former sixth-overall pick homered in, now with eight home […]

Rangers Hire Bret Boone As Hitting Coach

The Texas Rangers announced on Monday that the team hired former major-league infielder Bret Boone as the major-league hitting coach. Boone was set to join the club for their series opener at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox. The 56-year-old is the older brother of New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone, and this will […]

Yandy Diaz Exits Early With Injury

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (leg) left Tuesday's game in the sixth inning due to an apparent leg injury. He seemed to tweak something swinging at a pitch in the sixth inning, and left the game while gesturing toward his right leg. More details regarding the specifics of the injury should be available […]

Josh Bell Returning For Second Game Of Twin Bill

Washington Nationals first baseman/designated hitter Josh Bell (groin) is serving as the DH and is batting cleanup for Game 2 of the team's doubleheader on Tuesday against the visiting Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Ben Lively. This will be the first time that Bell has played since injuring his groin last Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds. […]

Romy Gonzalez Resting On Tuesday

Boston Red Sox infielder Romy Gonzalez will take a seat on Tuesday against the visiting Texas Rangers at Fenway Park. Abraham Toro is getting the start at first base and will hit seventh against Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. It appears to just be a normal breather for Gonzalez, who has become Boston's primary option at […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Coby Mayo, Hyeseong Kim, Gunnar Hoglund

We are starting to see more prospects get called up by major league teams. Prospects like Chase Dollander, Nick Kurtz, Edgar Quero, and Hunter Dobbins have all been promoted over the past few weeks. As we head into Week 6 of the fantasy baseball season, more prospects should find their way on big league rosters. Three prospects who have been […]

Tigers, Rockies Postponed On Tuesday

Tuesday's contest between the Detroit Tigers and the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field has been postponed due to inclement weather. This game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Thursday. Game 1 is set to begin at 1:10 PM EST with Game 2 scheduled to begin 30 minutes after the conclusion of […]

Dylan Moore Reinstated From 10-Day Injured List

Seattle Mariners infielder/outfielder Dylan Moore (hip) has been reinstated from the 10-day IL, with infielder/outfielder Samad Taylor having been optioned to Triple-A Tacoma. The Mariners will be getting their super-utility player back in Moore, who had been dealing with right hip inflammation. The 32-year-old can be a bit streaky, but was a multi-category contributor before […]

Paul Goldschmidt Sitting Against Padres

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of the series against the visiting San Diego Padres in the Bronx on Tuesday. Ben Rice will start at first base and bat out of the two-hole against Padres right-hander Michael King. Goldy will be taking a regular day […]

Josh Bell Sitting In Game 1 Of Doubleheader On Tuesday

Washington Nationals first baseman/designated hitter Josh Bell (groin) will not start in Game 1 of the team's doubleheader on Tuesday against the visiting Cleveland Guardians. Bell will miss another game after injuring his groin last Friday. It's unclear if he'll be ready to return for Game 2 on Tuesday against Guardians right-hander Ben Lively. Outfielder […]

Moises Ballesteros Not Slowing Down At Triple-A

Chicago Cubs catching prospect Moises Ballesteros has continued to swing a hot bat at Triple-A and is making a strong case for an early-season MLB debut. The 21-year-old saw his incredible 19-game hitting streak come to an end on May 4 when he went 0-for-3 with a walk. During his impressive hitting streak, the backstop […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 6

The calendar has flipped over to May and the prospect promotions have continued to be consistent. Over the last week, we had Coby Mayo get recalled by Baltimore, and the Dodgers called up Hyeseong Kim with Tommy Edman landing on the IL. We should also receive plenty of additional prospect promotions in the coming weeks, […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/6/2025)

There are sixteen games today on a loaded slate of baseball. We have games in Coors Field, Yankee Stadium, Fenway Park, George M. Steinbrenner Field, and Sutter Health Park. We have warm weather in Minnesota and Tampa Bay, and the wind is blowing out in a few spots. Let’s get into matchups and find our […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Riley Greene, Robbie Ray, Bryce Harper, Sandy Alcantara, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 6 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll be taking a look at names like Riley Greene, Robbie Ray, Bryce Harper, Sandy Alcantara, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a […]

Matt Olson Hits Inside-The Park Home Run On Monday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson turned in a solid game in a 4-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. Olson went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk to help power Atlanta to the win. The veteran infielder hit an inside-the-park home run in the third inning to give the Braves their […]

Willson Contreras Homers On Monday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras had a big game in a 6-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. Contreras went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer to help power the Cardinals to the victory. The veteran is off to a solid start in 2025, hitting .252 with five homers, 15 runs, 19 RBI, […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 6 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to yet another installment of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 6 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we list the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players worth stashing in your leagues, including names like Jazz Chisholm Jr., Colton Cowser, Justin Martinez, and more. […]

Pete Alonso Blasts Ninth Home Run On Monday

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso continued his early-season hot streak with a big game in a 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday. Alonso went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer to help lead the Mets to the win. The veteran slugger gave the Mets a 2-1 lead with a two-run shot in […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/6/25)

Knicks! Knicks! Knicks! Sorry, I know this is a baseball article, but I'm still so pumped from their win in Boston last night (for full details on my excitement, check out the RotoBaller Discord NBA channels. Anyway, to business. We have a full 12-game slate tonight in MLB, and a slew of different ways to […]

Freddie Freeman Hits 350th Career Home Run Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman had a historic night in Monday's 7-4 win over the Marlins. Freeman went 2-for-5 with a single and a two-run home run. The 35-year-old launched a third-inning Sandy Alcantara middle-middle fastball over the center-field wall for the 350th HR of his career. The milestone came amidst a great […]