Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Kirby Yates, Brice Matthews, Matt Shaw, Luke Keaschall, Spencer Arrighetti, Andrew Painter, Francisco Alvarez

The MLB trade deadline is next Thursday, and we could see an influx of veterans and prospects on the move by then. It's an exciting time for baseball with all the trade rumors and potentially more prospects getting the call to the big leagues. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire rankings […]

Andres Gimenez Begins Running

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez (ankle) began a running progression on Thursday. This is a positive step forward for Gimenez who has been sidelined since early July due a sprained left ankle. There doesn't appear to be a timetable for his return right now. Jays' manager John Schneider said the first day of […]

Marcelo Mayer Will Get an MRI

Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer (wrist) left Wednesday night's game against the Phillies with right wrist discomfort. After the game, he was wearing a brace on his wrist and said he would get an MRI. Mayer said, "It's in pain, but hopefully, it's not too severe." Mayer is hitting .228 with four homers, 10 […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/24/2025)

It’s a small slate on Thursday, but that doesn’t mean we can’t find some value on some home run props. I’m seeing some value in the early game before we focus on the AL West in the late slate. Note that all bets are dependent on the starting pitcher matchups listed. If teams happen to […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/24/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! After a busy week following the All-Star break, Major League Baseball has a lighter schedule on Thursday. After one afternoon contest, four games are on tap for under the lights as new series get underway for the weekend. Even though there aren't as many matchups, the four games on the board are […]

Travis Bazzana Extends On-Base Streak to 15 Games

Cleveland Guardians second base prospect Travis Bazzana has continued his impressive run at Double-A with another strong showing on Wednesday evening. Facing Double-A Harrisburg, the former first overall pick went 1-for-4 with a walk. This extended his current on-base streak at the Double-A level to 15 games. During this stretch, the Oregon State product has […]

Marcelo Mayer Exits Game with Wrist Discomfort

Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer (wrist) exited the team's game against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday with right-wrist discomfort, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. Mayer scored on a Romy Gonzalez grand slam in the top of the fifth inning, but the team then replaced him at third base with Abraham Toro. Mayer went 0-for-1 […]

Nolan Gorman Receives Injection for Pain

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman (back) is on the injured list with lower back pain. According to Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak, Gorman had an injection for his lower back pain and could be ready to return when first eligible on July 29. His return should be based on how he […]

Travis Bazzana Smacks Three Doubles on Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians second base prospect Travis Bazzana went 3-for-3 for Double-A Akron on Tuesday, doubling three times and drawing a walk in the contest. The Guardians' top-ranked prospect drove in one run and scored twice as well. He's now 6-for-12 (.500) in the three games since coming off the injured list. The 22-year-old missed almost […]

Jose Altuve, Cam Smith Resting on Wednesday

Houston Astros outfielders Jose Altuve and Cam Smith are both out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Cooper Hummel is making the start in left field and is batting seventh, while Chas McCormick is in right and is hitting eighth versus Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Pfaadt. This will […]

Thairo Estrada Takes On-Field Batting Practice

Colorado Rockies second baseman Thairo Estrada (thumb) took on-field batting practice at Coors Field on Wednesday before the series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to The Denver Gazette's Kevin Henry. It's a big step for Estrada as he tries to return from a left-thumb sprain that landed him on the 10-day injured list […]

Are You For Real? Analyzing 4 Surprising Fantasy Baseball Breakouts From Matt Wallner, Isaac Collins, Kody Clemens, Victor Caratini

Welcome back to another edition of "Are You For Real? - Hitter Version." We are barreling ahead full-speed towards August, and time is running out in terms of making key waiver acquisitions that can help your team for the second half of the season. Keep grinding, people! As a reminder, we're looking for lesser-owned hitters […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/23/2025)

We have a full slate of MLB action on Wednesday, including some afternoon matchups, but we'll focus on the night games for our home run props today. Today's hitters include hitters like Alex Bregman, Nick Castellanos, Cody Bellinger, Cedric Mullins, Lawrence Butler, and Marcus Semien. Each player I chose today has positive batter-vs-pitcher data in […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 17

The All-Star break is over and we're back to setting lineup for the stretch run of the fantasy baseball season. Did you enjoy your four day break? Well, it's time to strap back in. It's been a bit quiet on the prospect promotion front over the last couple of weeks. However, there are plenty of […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 17 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another week of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 17 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we provide you with the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players rostered in less than 65% of leagues worth stashing in your leagues, including names like Dylan […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results - Part 10

As we move on to our 10th edition of Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs, we are going to do something we haven't done yet, and I think it's going to excite the people. They've been clamoring for us to talk about this guy, and so I can only do one thing: Give the people […]

Kevin McGonigle Extends Hitting Streak on Tuesday

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Kevin McGonigle contended to swing a hot bat as he extended his hitting streak at Double-A to four games on Tuesday. During their contest against Double-A Somerset, McGonigle would go 1-for-3 with an RBI. His lone hit came in the 10th inning as a walk-off single. Over his last four games, […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/23/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have a small slate for us on tap tonight. It's just a five-game set, as most games are played in the morning and spread throughout the day. We do have a couple of aces on the mound in Jesus Luzardo and Max Fried, but I'll be diving into a couple of […]

Week 17 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Luis Gil, Spencer Arrighetti, Noelvi Marte, Colt Keith, Tyler Freeman, Joe Boyle, Andrew Painter

The second half of the 2025 MLB season began on Friday, and remarkably, it is already 20 days into July. With the MLB Trade Deadline approaching, some big names could be on the move as teams stockpile talent for that playoff push. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball advice with our […]

Alec Burleson a Late Addition to the Lineup

After initially being held out of Tuesday's starting lineup at Coors Field versus the Colorado Rockies, the St. Louis Cardinals have added outfielder Alec Burleson (foot) to the batting order. He will start in left field and bat third against Rockies right-hander Bradley Blalock. Initially, the Cards had Brendan Donovan in left field and rookie […]

Max Muncy Heading to Injured List

Athletics infielder Max Muncy (hand) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. Muncy was forced to make an early exit from Monday's game after getting hit by a pitch in the hand. The X-rays came back negative, but additional imaging showed a fractured hand. There is a decent chance that Muncy is done […]

Rays Place Brandon Lowe on Injured List

The Tampa Bay Rays placed infielder Brandon Lowe (ankle, foot) on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with left-ankle/foot tendinitis, according to Bally Sports' Ryan Bass. It was announced on Saturday that Lowe was removed from the game due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot, but now he's apparently dealing with ankle and foot […]

Brice Matthews Homers Twice in Astros Victory

Houston Astros second baseman Brice Matthews had struggled in his first four games in the majors, going just 1-for-15 with six strikeouts, but he broke through with a huge game on Monday night to power the Astros to a 6-3 win in Arizona. Matthews smashed his first two major league home runs, going 2-for-4 with […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Risers, Fallers, and Buys/Sells - Chris Clegg's Outlooks for Week 17

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my dynasty fantasy baseball risers, fallers, and buys/sells for Week 17 of the 2025 MLB season. As June comes to a close, sample sizes have begun to stabilize, and there is less noise in the samples. Prospects are getting the call to majors, and there is plenty to discuss. Today's dynasty article […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/22/25)

While all 30 teams are in action tonight, just 20 of those will be available on the 10-game main slate on FanDuel and DraftKings. Sometimes in life, less is more! For a fantasy analyst, fewer games to break down early in the morning is not always a bad thing! There is no shortage of ace […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Jordan Lawlar, C.J. Kayfus, Luke Keaschall

Stashing the right prospect can provide a significant boost to your fantasy team, especially in the second half of the campaign. Last season, several high-end prospects got the call and made immediate impacts in the big leagues, such as Washington outfielder Dylan Crews and Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero. In this piece, we […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/22/2025)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have a pretty full slate of games ahead of us. The weather is looking solid all around the nation, and I haven't noticed any areas that we should avoid today. Keep an eye on the weather, though, as it can change at any minute, and we don't want to get caught […]

Max Muncy Exits After Hit-by-Pitch, Considered Day-to-Day

Athletics infielder Max Muncy (hand) was hit by a pitch in the right hand during Monday's matchup with the Rangers, subsequently exiting the game. X-rays came back negative, but it's possible the 22-year-old misses a game or two, so for now, consider him day-to-day. The former first-round draft pick hit .252 and popped eight home […]

Chris Taylor Activated From Injured List on Monday

The Los Angeles Angels reinstated outfielder Chris Taylor (hand) from the 10-day injured list on Monday and optioned outfielder Gustavo Campero to Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move. Taylor did not start in Monday's 7-5 loss to the hosting New York Mets at Citi Field, but he entered the game late as a pinch-hitter […]

Alec Burleson Fouls Pitch Off Knee, Leaves Early on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Alec Burleson (knee) was removed from Monday's game early at Coors Field against the Colorado Rockies after fouling a pitch off his right knee in the seventh inning, John Denton of MLB.com reports. Burleson looked to be in a lot of pain as he limped to the dugout. He was […]