Jake Cronenworth Targeting Earlier Return

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth (ribs) is progressing well in his recovery and is optimistic that he could return to action earlier than expected. The infielder was placed on the 10-day injured list on April 11 due to a rib fracture. His initial timeline suggested he would miss at least 4-to-6 weeks. However, […]

Casey Schmitt Expected To Hit Injured List

San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt (oblique) is expected to be placed on the injured list. Schmitt sustained this injury in the batting cage shortly before Friday's contest against the Los Angeles Angels. He was a late scratch to the starting nine as well. Fantasy managers should monitor his status leading up to Saturday's contest […]

Luke Keaschall Busy In MLB Debut

Minnesota Twins first baseman/second baseman Luke Keaschall was busy in his MLB debut on Friday evening. At the plate, he went 2-for-4 with a double, an RBI, and a stolen base. He also scored a run. Keaschall would tally his RBI in the second frame on a single that scored catcher Ryan Jeffers. This was […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (4/19/25)

A big slate on a Saturday? Sign me up! This is the first big main slate we have had this season, so there are plenty of options. DraftKings has an 11-game slate that starts at 1:05 PM EDT, while FanDuel has a slightly smaller slate that is only eight games and starts at 3:07 PM […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Analysis: Buyer Beware for Week 4? (2025)

This week saw a blitz of prospect promotions across baseball as major league teams look to cover for injuries or provide a spark. That’s right, the injuries kept on keeping on, too, as we got bad news on players like Willi Castro and players not responding well to rehabilitation, such as Grayson Rodriguez. Both injuries […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Out On Friday

San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. (rest) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Wade will take a seat for the second straight game as the Angels send left-hander Tyler Anderson to the mound on Friday. Wade hasn't been much of a fantasy option anyway […]

Nationals-Rockies Postponed On Friday

The contest between the Washington Nationals and the Colorado Rockies on Friday evening has been postponed due to inclement weather. As a result, this game will be played on Sunday as part of a doubleheader. The first game on Sunday will begin at 1:10 PM EST, and the second contest is scheduled to begin at […]

H2H Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Byron Buxton, Junior Caminero, Cal Raleigh, Max Meyer, Jeff Hoffman

We're onto another week of the marathon that is the MLB season, and rest-of-season fantasy baseball rankings are starting to take early shape. Below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated H2H points league fantasy baseball rankings and tiers heading into Week 5 of the 2025 season. Some hot prospects are starting to emerge, but […]

Spencer Torkelson Drives In Three On Thursday

Detroit Tigers DH Spencer Torkelson went 2-for-4 with a double, a run, three RBI, and a walk in a 6-1 win over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday. Torkelson plated the first runs of the game with a two-run double in the bottom of the third inning and later came back to add an RBI […]

Pavin Smith Doubles, Homers In Win On Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Pavin Smith had a productive game in a 6-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Thursday. Smith went 2-for-3 with a double, a homer, two walks, a stolen base, and two RBI in the win. The veteran hit his third homer of the season in the first inning, a solo shot […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 4 - Redraft Leagues (2025)

After last week's deadline for prospects to be called up to be eligible for a PPI pick, the next big benchmark period for prospect call-ups could be the Super Two cutoff in early May. Hopefully, we won't have to wait that long to get some more exciting call-ups. We had three pretty big hitter call-ups […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Week 4 (2025)

We are at a point in the season where some fantasy managers might panic about certain players. Even though we are only three weeks into the fantasy season, plenty of early-round picks have not lived up to their standards. Some of those stars include Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, and Gunnar Henderson. However, those players won't […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 3)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 3 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we look at some names like Matt Mervis, Ty France, Michael Busch, Geraldo Perdomo, and more. Injuries have mounted, and you might find yourself in need of category boosts this week. You should take stock each week of where […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/18/2025)

We've got a jam-packed Friday slate of MLB action, so it's time to dive in to find our favorite home run props. Remember, these are props with a low hit rate, so manage your bankroll by sprinkling only fractional units on these wagers. The process for finding home run props will include batter vs. pitcher […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 4)

Welcome to our Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 4 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 leaders in batting average and isolated power (ISO). You will also find expected batting average (xBA) […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Trevor Story, Michael Busch, Logan Henderson, Kameron Misner, Anthony Bender

At RotoBaller HQ, we return with more waiver wire advice to help fantasy managers prioritize which players to add for Week 3. Below you will find our mid-week waiver rankings for Week 3-- April 14 through April 20 -- to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Jung Hoo Lee, Taylor Ward, Trevor Story, Jonathan Aranda, Michael King

We're already onto Week 4 of the new fantasy baseball campaign, and while you should be reacting to early-season results, it's too early to get too high or too low on your roster. Below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated 2025 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) heading into […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (4/18/25)

Even with a few early starts not included on tonight's main slate, we still have a massive 11-game slate on both FanDuel and DraftKings tonight. Big slates can often feel overwhelming to tackle when trying to build DFS lineups, but I'm here to help by giving you some places to start when it comes to […]

Tyler Soderstrom Hits League-Leading Ninth Homer

Athletics first baseman Tyler Soderstrom has been on another level early in the season. Soderstrom showed that he had pop in the minors, but he has been putting up video game numbers in April. On Thursday, Soderstrom blasted his league-leading ninth home run of the season during the blowout victory over the Chicago White Sox. […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Placed On Injured List With Back Inflammation

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Thursday that they placed infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand (back) on the 10-day injured list with lower-back inflammation and recalled infielder Noelvi Marte from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. With Encarnacion out, Jeimer Candelario will move to first base and Santiago Espinal will start at the hot corner on Thursday against […]

Twins Calling Up Prospect Luke Keaschall

The Minnesota Twins are expected to call up consensus top-100 prospect Luke Keaschall from Triple-A St. Paul this weekend to provide lineup help with injuries mounting early in the season, a team source told The Athletic's Aaron Gleeman. Third baseman Royce Lewis (hamstring) began the year on the injured list after getting hurt in spring […]

DJ LeMahieu Could Start A Rehab Assignment On Tuesday

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that infielder DJ LeMahieu (calf) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment next Tuesday. LeMahieu tweaked his calf in spring training and was forced to begin the regular season on the injured list, but he's been taking at-bats at extended spring training in Florida and appears to be ready […]

LaMonte Wade Jr. Sitting Against A Left-Hander

San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. will take a seat against a left-hander in Thursday's series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Casey Schmitt will start at first and bat fifth against Phillies southpaw Cristopher Sanchez. Wade just hasn't been able to find it at the plate early in the […]

Wilmer Flores, Jung Hoo Lee Sitting On Thursday

San Francisco Giants infielder Wilmer Flores and outfielder Jung Hoo Lee will take a seat on Thursday afternoon as the Giants will face Philadelphia southpaw Cristopher Sanchez. Flores has enjoyed an impressive start to the campaign, holding a .242/.286/.515 slash line with 16 total hits and six long balls. He tallied 23 RBI and scored […]

Projecting Rest of Season Top 10 Hitters in 2025 Fantasy Baseball

It's never too early to examine the first month of results in fantasy baseball and start making some predictions about the value of hitters for the remainder of the season. Some first-round picks, such as Jose Ramirez, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Juan Soto, have failed to produce big numbers just yet, but should we expect […]

Spencer Steer Getting Close To Playing The Field

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that infielder/outfielder Spencer Steer (shoulder) is getting close to being ready to play first base. "It won't be very long," Francona said. Steer is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the visiting Seattle Mariners. Outfielder Austin Hays is serving as the designated hitter and is […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Jordan Lawlar, Jac Caglianone, Andrew Painter

The first part of the baseball season is an exciting time to be a fan and fantasy baseball manager, as everyone gets an idea of what to expect from their lineup, finds some matchups to attack, and locks in their team for the new season. If you're looking to give your roster a boost, it's […]

Keibert Ruiz, Josh Bell Sitting On Thursday

Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz and first baseman Josh Bell are out of the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Riley Adams is behind the dish and is batting eighth, while Nathaniel Lowe is starting at first base and is hitting cleanup for the Nats against Pirates left-hander […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects Stash List: Ready to Make a Splash for Redraft Leagues (Week 4)

Welcome, friends, to the 2025 MLB season, and my weekly article about fantasy baseball prospects to stash heading into Week 4. This week's article discusses prospects like Alex Freeland, Hyeseong Kim, Nick Kurtz, and more who are ready to make a splash in redraft leagues this year. Winning in a fantasy baseball redraft league requires a […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Report - Week 4 Updates for Ronald Acuna Jr., Wyatt Langford, Royce Lewis, Clayton Kershaw, Masyn Winn, Ben Joyce, more

As the weather warms up, so does baseball season. We are starting to see who will be the breakthrough players this year and who will slump. This is also the time of year when fantasy owners start to lose patience with their mid-round draft picks from draft season and want to bench or drop players. […]