Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 20)

Just like that, we've blown past the two-thirds mark of the 2025 Major League season and have under two months remaining in the regular season. For those of you in head-to-head formats, that probably means your playoffs start in four or five weeks. It's now crunch time of the fantasy baseball season, and time is […]

Travis Bazzana Set to Join Triple-A

The Cleveland Guardians are promoting former first overall pick second baseman Travis Bazzana to Triple-A Columbus. Bazzana was the top pick in last year's MLB Draft out of Oregon State and is now just one stop away from the major leagues. After earning a brief taste of High-A following the draft last summer, Cleveland opted […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Spencer Jones, Dylan Beavers, Robby Snelling

During the first half of the fantasy baseball season, managers saw several high-upside prospects earn the call to the big leagues. Many of these prospects made significant impacts such as Nick Kurtz of the Athletics and Jacob Misiorowski of the Brewers. In this piece, we will look at two of the top hitters and a […]

Enrique Hernandez Could Return in Early September

Los Angeles Dodgers utility player Enrique Hernandez (elbow) is pain-free in his left elbow and ready to ramp up baseball activities, manager Dave Roberts told reporters. Roberts added that Hernandez could return in early September. The 33-year-old has already missed just over a month since elbow inflammation forced him to the 10-day injured list on […]

Ryan Ritter to Begin Triple-A Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan Ritter (finger) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday. Ritter has been on the 10-day injured list since July 20 with a lacerated right middle finger that required stitches. The 24-year-old rookie hit .238/,291/.347 with one homer, 12 RBI, 13 runs, and a stolen base in his first […]

Brendan Donovan Out of Lineup on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman/outfielder Brendan Donovan (groin) is out of the lineup for the second straight game Sunday against the Chicago Cubs. Shortstop Masyn Winn will lead off versus left-hander Shota Imanaga, while Thomas Saggese will fill in at second base and bat seventh. Donovan missed Saturday's game because of tightness in his left […]

Luis Garcia Jr. Remains Out on Sunday

Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia Jr. (back) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Garcia is set to miss his third game in a row after he was scratched ahead of Friday's game due to back tightness. The MRI came back negative, so for now Garcia should […]

Amed Rosario Goes on Injured List With Shoulder Sprain

The New York Yankees placed infielder/outfielder Amed Rosario (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 9) on Sunday with a left SC joint sprain and recalled catcher J.C. Escarra from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. The good news is that Rosario's injury isn't considered serious, and there's a real chance he'll be […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 20 (August 11 - August 17)

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! This week, we will take a look at some emerging power hitters that are nearing the 40% roster mark. In addition, we will highlight two multi-positional infielders who could be valuable assets down the stretch. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups continues as we head into Week 20 of the […]

When Is Kristian Campbell Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 20 Update)

Boston Red Sox infield/outfield prospect Kristian Campbell was able to break camp with the MLB team and immediately flashed upside in the major leagues. However, after a slow May, the Red Sox opted for him to continue his development in the minor leagues. Campbell has begun to find his swing at Triple-A and is on […]

Marcelo Mayer Yet to Resume Baseball Activities

Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer (wrist) still hasn't resumed baseball activities since he received an anti-inflammation injection in his ailing right wrist on Aug. 2, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. The Red Sox hoped Mayer would be ready by now, but it appears that surgery is still an option for the 22-year-old rookie. Before […]

Brendan Donovan Dealing With Groin Injury

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman/outfielder Brendan Donovan (groin) was out of the lineup against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday with tightness in his left groin, Jeff Jones of the BND reports. It's unknown if Donovan will also need off on Sunday, so fantasy managers should check back for more information. Thomas Saggese filled in at […]

Adael Amador Heading to the Bench

Colorado Rockies infielder Adael Amador will head to the bench ahead of Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He went hitless during his first two games since being promoted, so he'll take a seat on Saturday. Amador has good potential as a player long-term, but has struggled to adjust to the big league level. The […]

Brendan Donovan Scratched on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (undisclosed) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. There is no word on why Donovan was scratched yet. He was set to leadoff and play second base, but will now hit the bench. Lars Nootbaar will take over in the leadoff […]

Michael Massey to Begin Rehab Assignment Saturday

Kansas City Royals second baseman/outfielder Michael Massey (ankle, wrist, back) will begin a Triple-A rehab assignment on Saturday, the team announced. Massey went on the 10-day injured list with a sprained ankle back on June 7, but other issues have set him back in the two months since then. He suffered a hairline wrist fracture […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Luke Keaschall, Andrew Vaughn, Bubba Chandler, JoJo Romero, Shane Bieber, more

There are two months left of the MLB regular season and a few weeks away from teams expanding their rosters from 26 to 40. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball waiver wire to help managers close the season strong or make that final playoff push in H2H category leagues. Today, we […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 20)

Welcome back to the Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 20 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, stolen bases, and isolated power (ISO). This week, […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 19)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 19 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. With August now ticking away on the calendar, it's time to make up ground […]

Mauricio Dubon, Cam Smith Both Resting on Saturday

Houston Astros infielder Mauricio Dubon and rookie outfielder Cam Smith will both start on the bench for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees in the Bronx. Ramon Urias will make the start for the 'Stros at second base and hit eighth against Yankees right-hander Luis Gil. Jose Altuve is serving as the designated hitter […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Out of Saturday's Lineup

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is not in the starting lineup for his team's game against the Houston Astros on Saturday. Jose Caballero will take his place at second base and bat eighth against Astros left-hander Framber Valdez. Chisholm Jr. has struggled so far in August, hitting .154 with eight strikeouts in […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/9/2025)

The hunt for homers never ends here at RotoBaller! I'm pinch-hitting for my good buddy Zach Thompson, who normally gives you his best home run recommendations on Saturdays. I've scoured the stats and matchups, and I think I've located some really good spots for home runs today. Some guys are more obvious picks than others, […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/9/25)

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! This evening, we have a jam-packed 11-game slate on DraftKings and a 10-game slate on FanDuel, which means we will have to take an even deeper dive to ensure we are targeting the right hitters and pitchers. On the hitting side, we could see the scoreboard lit up in the desert. On […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Nolan McLean, Brandon Sproat, Jakob Marsee

Targeting the right prospect on the waiver wire can provide your fantasy baseball team with a much-needed impact. If we're falling behind in the pitching categories, stashing Jacob Misiorowski and Chase Burns likely provided you with a substantial boost. In this piece, we will look at two of the top pitchers at Triple-A and an […]

Luis Garcia Jr. Scratched on Friday

Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia Jr. (back) was scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Garcia has been pulled from the lineup due to back tightness. This doesn't sound like something that will require a trip to the injured list. For now, Garcia should be considered day-to-day until […]

Tommy Edman Likely Out Until September

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (ankle) is expected to be sidelined until some point in September. Edman has been sidelined since August 4 due to a right ankle sprain. The Dodgers don't need or want to rush him back to the field. That being said, Edman will likely remain sidelined until some point in […]

Sal Stewart Dominant Since Joining Triple-A

Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Sal Stewart has continued to perform at an elite level since moving up to Triple-A. Over his last 11 games at the top level of the minor leagues, Stewart has posted a stellar .400/.468/.800 slash line with seven doubles, three home runs, 11 RBI, and a 4:6 K:BB. Through 18 total […]

Thairo Estrada Moved to 60-Day Injured List

The Colorado Rockies transferred infielder Thairo Estrada (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list on Friday, which means that he won't be back with the team the rest of the season after straining his right hamstring in Tuesday's loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. Estrada also got a late start to […]

Orlando Arcia Placed on Injured List With Elbow Inflammation

The Colorado Rockies announced on Friday that they placed infielder Orlando Arcia (elbow) on the 10-day injured list with right-elbow inflammation and selected the contract of infielder Aaron Schunk from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. The Rockies also moved infielder Thairo Estrada (hamstring) from the 10-day IL to the 60-day IL. Arcia injured his […]

Nacho Alvarez Jr. Back in Starting Lineup

Atlanta Braves infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. (side) is starting at third base and is batting eighth in the second game of the series on Friday against the division-rival Miami Marlins and right-hander Edward Cabrera at Truist Park. Alvarez dealt with some side soreness on Wednesday and sat out the season opener on Thursday against Miami. […]

Luke Keaschall Sharp Since Returning to the Majors

Minnesota Twins first base/second base/outfield prospect Luke Keaschall has been nothing short of dominant since returning to the major leagues. The former second-round pick was sidelined for nearly three months due to a forearm fracture. However, throughout his first two games back with Minnesota, Keaschall has gone 4-for-9 at the plate with two doubles and […]