Bryce Harper Activated and Starting on Monday

The Philadelphia Phillies activated first baseman Bryce Harper (wrist) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and designated third baseman Buddy Kennedy for assignment in a corresponding move, according to MLB.com's Paul Casella. Harper is back at first base and is hitting third for Monday's series opener against the visiting San Diego Padres and right-hander […]

Esmerlyn Valdez Getting Promoted to Double-A Altoona

Pittsburgh Pirates first base/outfield prospect Esmerlyn Valdez is headed to Double-A Altoona. The right-handed hitter was leading the South Atlantic League in hits (84), doubles (18), home runs (20), RBI (57), batting average (.303), slugging (.592), and OPS (.977) before his promotion, and leading some by a wide margin. The 21-year-old is coming off a […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 14? (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players. Every week, we look at the biggest players who are struggling to be consistent fantasy options. It could be a hitter in a major slump at the plate or a pitcher coming off multiple rough outings in a row.  We will then analyze whether […]

Josh Naylor Misses Second Game in a Row With a Neck Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor (neck) was out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. Naylor was unable to play for the second consecutive day due to neck stiffness, and in his absence, Pavin Smith has been playing first base. It was a tough week for Naylor, […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Nick Kurtz, Jacob Lopez, Paul Goldschmidt, Jameson Taillon, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 14 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at players like Nick Kurtz, Jacob Lopez, Paul Goldschmidt, and Jameson Taillon. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 14)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 14 of the 2025 season. For every add, there is usually also a drop. For those unfamiliar, this is our weekly article examining players whom fantasy managers might consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who warrant a closer look. We'll examine players […]

Nick Mariano's Week 14 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. What's going on, premium gang? We hope you're staying hydrated and thriving as the calendar flips to July, bringing us into the second half of another glorious fantasy baseball campaign. This column will now feature an overall adds table ahead of the notes rather […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14 (June 30 - July 6)

We sit almost exactly at the halfway point of the season for most MLB teams as the calendar turns over to July here in a couple of days. It's already been an action-packed first half with dozens of prospects making their debuts and many well-known players sitting out with injuries. Our hitter streamers fantasy baseball […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/30/25)

It's Monday, and another full week of MLB is on tap! I hope your FAAB dreams all came true last night, and that our loyal readers are faring well in their season-long leagues. As far as DFS goes, we have a fun little six-gamer on tap for this Monday night. It was an action-packed weekend. […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/30/2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! I'm back again with another set of home run bets! We came up short yesterday, but oddly enough, all players mentioned yesterday at least got hits. We only have eight games today, and there's some sketchy weather, but I'll give you the best options that I can. The strategy behind choosing home […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14 (June 30 - July 6)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 14 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of June 30 - July 6, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

Reds Release Jeimer Candelario

The Cincinnati Reds have released infielder Jeimer Candelario. Candelario was activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday and designated him for assignment. However, after clearing waivers, the Reds opted to cut ties with the 31-year-old. Candelario appeared in 22 games for the Reds before being released. During this stint, Candelario held an underwhelming .113/.198/.213 […]

Bryce Harper Faces Live Pitching

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (wrist) was able to face live pitching during the weekend during their road series against the Atlanta Braves. According to Bill Trocchi of the Associated Press, Harper faced live pitching at Truist Park. This is a significant step for Harper as he is nearing his return from the 10-day […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 14 (June 30 - July 6)

We are nearing the end of June and have another round of FAAB bids to make. This week, we will highlight a few emerging bats in the Milwaukee starting nine. On the pitching side, we have a closer with a clear path to double-digit saves, who remains quite under-rostered. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 14)

We're nearing the end of June, and the halfway mark of the Major League season is officially behind us. But this is no time to take your foot off the gas pedal. Improving your fantasy teams now is just as important as improving your teams in April and May. The players below are all under […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 13 (2025)

Through the first half of the MLB season, we have seen many high-end prospects not only earn the call but also make an immediate impact in the major leagues. As a result, our FAAB budget appears quite shallow, even with just over three months remaining in the season. However, there are still numerous hitters that […]

5 Undervalued Hitters and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 13) - Players Who Are Underowned

As Week 13 of the fantasy baseball season gets underway, the waiver wire remains a goldmine for savvy managers looking to gain an edge. Whether you're dealing with injuries, slumps, or simply looking to upgrade, now’s the time to pounce on undervalued hitters who are flying under the radar in many leagues. This week’s list […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 14)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 14 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 […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 14 - Redraft Leagues (2025)

We had one big hitting promotion this past week as Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson has been called up to the majors. There are still several good prospects on the precipice of the majors ready to make a fantasy impact. Let's look at a few top prospects to stash for Week 14 of the fantasy […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Report - Updates for Jordan Westburg, Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell, Luis Robert Jr., Jeremy Pena, and more

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my fantasy baseball injury report for June 29. Every week, we look back at the major injury developments in baseball and look ahead at what might transpire. Today, we examine recent injuries and updates for Jordan Westburg, Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell, Luis Robert Jr., Jeremy Pena, and more. Injuries are an unfortunate part of […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/29/2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have a banger slate of games on deck and plenty of options for possible home runs to bet on! The weather is looking hot, and there aren't any extreme winds to push us toward those spots, but I will be staying away from the Dodgers/Royals game as it is the likeliest […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/29/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Happy Sunday! This afternoon, we have an action-packed 11-game main slate to target. On the hitting side, we have several top matchups to target, including the red-hot Tampa Bay Rays. On the pitching side, we have an ace in Atlanta taking the bump, and a right-hander in Milwaukee who could be primed […]

Jonathan Aranda Crushes 10th Homer

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 11-3 road win against the Baltimore Orioles. He also walked and struck out. Tampa Bay jumped on Orioles' starter Zach Eflin early, scoring four runs in the top of the first, which Aranda supplied half of. His tenth homer […]

Freddie Freeman Blasts Homer

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman had a productive day at the plate during Saturday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Freeman couldn't do anything wrong at the plate as he reached base five times in this one. He blasted a home run in the seventh inning to get his team on the board. […]

Nick Kurtz Blasts Three-Run Homer

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz extended his hitting streak to four games during Saturday's contest against the New York Yankees. It was a quiet game from Kurtz until he blasted a three-run home run off right-hander Clarke Schmidt in the sixth inning. Kurtz has been crushing the ball lately with seven home runs over his […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand Getting a Day Off

Cincinnati Reds corner infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand is absent from the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the visiting San Diego Padres at Great American Ball Park. Santiago Espinal is starting at the hot corner and will bat ninth against Padres right-hander Randy Vasquez. Since returning from the injured list on June 6 due to a […]

Ben Rice Absent on Saturday

New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Athletics. Rice will take a seat here after starting in each of the last three games. During that span, Rice went 1-for-10 at the plate, so it looks like he could use a day off. In […]

Jacob Misiorowski, Cam Smith, Nick Kurtz - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Risers, Fallers

Welcome to Week 14 of RotoBaller's Rookie Report! We're back to check in on the most exciting young players making a name for themselves in MLB. Last week, we spotlighted Jacob Wilson, Carlos Narvaez, Hyeseong Kim, and Chad Patrick. This time, we’re turning our attention to a few rookies who’ve jumped into the spotlight. Jacob […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects Stash List: Ready to Make a Splash for Redraft Leagues (Week 14)

Welcome, friends, to the 2025 MLB season, and my weekly article about fantasy baseball prospects to stash heading into Week 14. Who are the top prospects you need to know for redraft leagues? Last week, we nailed Chase Burns getting the call. That makes five straight weeks of a prospect getting the call imminently after the […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 13)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 13 of the 2025 MLB season. It's time to move on from some players we have been counting on who might have a lost season. By now, we have a pretty good idea of what our teams are and where […]