Josh Naylor Exits Friday's Contest Early with Neck Stiffness

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor (neck) exited Friday's 9-8 loss to the Marlins before the seventh inning due to neck stiffness, according to manager Torey Lovullo. For now, the 2024 All-Star should be considered day-to-day, although he likely will not be in Arizona's lineup on Saturday. The 28-year-old is having a productive first season […]

Top 200 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings - Eric Cross' June 2025 Update

Another month has come and gone, and we're now starting to approach the halfway mark of the Major League season. Per usual, the season seems to be flying by, and it's time for another dynasty rankings update. There has been plenty of movement this month. I'll be updating these rankings monthly throughout the 2025 season […]

C.J. Kayfus Goes Deep Again on Friday

Cleveland Guardians first base prospect C.J. Kayfus went 1-for-3 with a home run and two walks during their contest against Triple-A Iowa on Friday evening. Kayfus has been one of the most dominant hitters at Triple-A over the past week. Over his last four games, Kayfus has gone deep four times, tallied nine RBI, and […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/28/2025)

Saturday's slate of MLB games presents us with a plethora of betting options for home run props. There isn't one specific park with extra helpful wind today, but warm temperatures and humid conditions are plentiful across the country and should help the ball travel a bit better than usual. I couldn't help myself, I ended […]

Tre' Morgan Hits First Triple-A Home Run

Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Tre' Morgan went 1-for-4 with his first Triple-A home run on Friday evening. The 22-year-old missed some time earlier this season due to a quadriceps injury but has been very productive when on the field. Through his first 32 games with Triple-A Durham, the No. 4-ranked prospect in the […]

Video: Fantasy Baseball Hitters and Pitchers Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 14 (2025)

The 2025 fantasy baseball season continues with our Week 14 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 14 fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups and free agent adds for hitters. These MLB […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/28/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have a big 10-game slate on our hands for this Saturday afternoon! It's not often we get these bigger slates on Saturday, so it's nice occasionally to have more options to work with. The weather is looking pretty mild today. The two games to keep an eye on are the matchups […]

Ron Washington to Remain on Medical Leave for Rest of the Season

Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian informed his players on Friday that manager Ron Washington will remain on medical leave for the rest of the 2025 season. Washington, who is the oldest manager in the league at 73, was initially placed on leave on June 20 with an undisclosed medical issue. He was hoping […]

Spencer Steer Slugs Three Home Runs in Win

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Spencer Steer smashed three home runs on Friday as his club coasted to an 8-1 victory over the San Diego Padres. Steer clubbed a pair of solo homers off right-hander Dylan Cease and added a two-run shot against lefty Yuki Matsui in a 3-for-4 night. Friday's incredible performance aside, this has […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Now in Friday's Lineup

Updating a previous report, Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (forearm) is now in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener at Fenway Park against the division-rival Boston Red Sox and right-hander Brayan Bello, playing first base and batting third in the order. Guerrero was not in the initial starting lineup on Friday […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 13 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another exciting installment of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 13 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we list the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players rostered in less than 65% of leagues worth stashing in your leagues, including names like Shane McClanahan, […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Not in Friday's Lineup

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (forearm) is absent from the starting lineup for Friday's series opener at Fenway Park against the division-rival Boston Red Sox despite manager John Schneider saying earlier in the day that he expected the All-Star slugger to return. Guerrero was pulled from Thursday's series finale against the Cleveland […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Should Play Vs. BoSox

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider told MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM that he expects first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (forearm) to be in the team's lineup for their series opener against the hosting Boston Red Sox. The fantasy stalwart took a pitch to the forearm on Thursday from Guardians pitcher Tanner Bibee and was […]

Top 100 Fantasy Baseball Prospects - Mid-Season Dynasty Rankings for Non-Debuted Prospects

We're nearing the midway point in the fantasy baseball season, so I thought it would be the perfect time to release my first-ever published dynasty fantasy baseball prospect rankings. This is the full Top 100 prospects release. I also recently wrote about each of my top 20 fantasy baseball prospects. Check it out to get […]

Spencer Torkelson Breaks Out of Slump

Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson has been in an ugly slump, but was able to do some damage with the bat on Thursday. Before this game, Torkelson was 2-for-27 over his last seven games prior to Thursday's contest. He got the scoring started with a solo home run off left-hander Jeffrey Springs in the […]

Michael Busch Blasts Homer on Thursday

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch continued his hot month at the plate during Thursday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Busch got the fun started off early with a solo home run off right-hander Andre Pallante in the second inning. The left-handed slugger has been outstanding with a .311/.386/.608 slash line with six home […]

Matt Mervis Hits 7-Day Injured List

The Miami Marlins have placed first baseman Matt Mervis (oblique) on the 7-day injured list with an oblique injury. Mervis enjoyed a hot start with the MLB club during the first month of the campaign, especially from a power perspective. Through his first 24 games in Miami, the former top prospect launched seven home runs […]

Pete Alonso Rallies Mets with Three Knocks

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 3-for-4 with a double and two singles in his team's 4-0 win against the visiting Atlanta Braves. He also scored a run, drove one in, and broke an eight-game stretch with at least one strikeout. Alonso had been scuffling at the plate a bit, with two runs, […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Chase Burns, Chandler Simpson, Brady House, Jurickson Profar, Hayden Birdsong

The MLB All-Star break is around the corner as we are about to enter the official midpoint of the regular season. Baseballs are flying out of the ballpark as temperatures continue to rise. Staying on top of news, prospect call-ups, and injuries is crucial, as there is still plenty of baseball to be played. At […]

Tim Elko Drives In Three on Thursday

Chicago White Sox first base prospect Tim Elko went 1-for-5 with a double and three RBI on Thursday against Triple-A Toledo. Elko has gone 10-for-42 with two homers since returning to Triple-A Charlotte on June 14. The slugging first baseman struggled to make consistent contact in his 18-game stint with the White Sox, striking out […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/27/25)

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! Hopefully, you'll take a break from reading all the amazing NBA Draft takes on our site to delve into tonight's massive slate with me. We have a whopping 14 games to choose from tonight, and an unusual group of pitchers going. With 14 games, there can be a lot of noise when […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/27/2025)

We have a full slate of games for Friday's MLB action. We have plenty of games with great hitter matchups, great ballparks for home runs, and great weather. The weather is especially warming up, which usually means good things for home run opportunities. I will provide my four favorite home run bets on today’s slate. […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on Thursday

Updating a previous report, X-rays on Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s right forearm came back negative after he was hit by a pitch from Cleveland Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee in Thursday's series finale, according to the team. Guerrero went 0-for-1 in the contest with a groundout before leaving the ballgame as a […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Leaves Early Thursday After Being Hit by Pitch

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (hand, wrist) left Thursday's contest early in the bottom of the fourth inning at Progressive Field against the Cleveland Guardians after he was hit by a Tanner Bibee pitch on his left hand/wrist in the second inning, according to MLB.com's Tim Stebbins. Before leaving early, Guerrero went […]

Bryce Harper Could Return on Monday

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (wrist) had another good day on Thursday and took 75 swings off a high-velocity machine, according to manager Rob Thomson. Harper will hit outside on Friday at Truist Park before the series opener against the division-rival Atlanta Braves and could face a live pitcher. If the 32-year-old two-time MVP […]

Rowdy Tellez Released by Mariners

The Seattle Mariners placed first baseman Rowdy Tellez on unconditional release waivers on Thursday. Tellez was designated for assignment last week when the team activated first baseman/outfielder Luke Raley from the injured list. Tellez had been a decent source of power this season with 11 home runs in 221 plate appearances. However, he's also hitting […]

Salvador Perez Getting a Day Off on Thursday

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez is not in the team's starting lineup for the series finale on Thursday against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. Freddy Fermin will do the catching for right-hander Michael Lorenzen and will hit eighth against Rays right-hander Shane Baz. Perez gets a much-needed day of rest for the first time […]

C.J. Kayfus Hits Grand Slam in Second Straight Contest

Cleveland Guardians first base prospect C.J. Kayfus went 1-for-3 with a grand slam and a walk during their contest against Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday evening. This was Kayfus' second-straight contest launching a grand slam. Since earning the call to Triple-A earlier this season, the No. 5-ranked prospect in Cleveland has been one of the most […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Report - Updates for Corbin Carroll, Chris Sale, Adley Rutschman, Bryce Harper, Yordan Alvarez, Sean Manaea, Chris Sale, Cole Ragans

School is out, summer is here, and the weather has surely let us know that. Just as the weather heats up, so do our fantasy baseball standings. This is the time of year when a lot of us go on vacations, and sometimes our fantasy teams could take a back seat. If your team is […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/26/25)

Hello, RotoBallers! This Thursday afternoon, Major League Baseball offers a solid eight-game slate of fantasy baseball options with just one game under the lights. In this post, we'll look at the matchups and break down the top plays from the eight games in the afternoon, which is the main slate on both DraftKings and FanDuel. […]