Game 2 Between Red Sox-Orioles Postponed on Friday

Game 2 of the doubleheader at Fenway Park on Friday between the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles has been postponed due to an extended period of rain in the Fenway area, according to the Red Sox. The two division rivals were able to get the first game of the twin bill in earlier on […]

Marcus Semien Drops to Ninth in Batting Order

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien is being dropped to ninth in the batting order for Friday's series opener against the hosting Chicago White Sox and right-hander Sean Burke. Semien was dropped from the leadoff spot in late April after a rough start to the 2025 campaign, and now he finds himself all the way […]

Gleyber Torres Returns as DH Against Guardians

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (leg) is back in the starting nine for Friday's contest against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians and right-hander Slade Cecconi at Comerica Park, serving a the designated hitter and batting in the two-hole. Torres is back a day after being pulled early from Thursday's series opener against Cleveland in the […]

Luisangel Acuna, Jeff McNeil Sitting Against Lefty

New York Mets infielders Luisangel Acuna and Jeff McNeil are both sitting out Friday's series opener against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers with left-hander Clayton Kershaw on the mound. Brett Baty is starting at second base and batting eighth for the Mets. Acuna has only been in the lineup twice in the team's last six […]

Reds Sign Garrett Hampson to One-Year Deal

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Friday that they signed free-agent infielder/outfielder Garrett Hampson to an undisclosed one-year MLB deal on Friday. In a corresponding move, outfielder Rece Hinds was optioned to Triple-A Louisville, and right-hander Carson Spiers (shoulder) was also transferred to the 60-day injured list. The Arizona Diamondbacks cut Hampson after he went 5-for-30 […]

Termarr Johnson Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Outlook - Prospect Fundamentals Focus

Pittsburgh Pirates middle infield prospect Termarr Johnson is next up in a series in which I examine the evolution of the pro offensive fundamentals of 2022 MLB Draft signees from the high school class. Johnson was touted out of the Georgia prep ranks and national invite showcase circuit as a 70 grade, or double plus, […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/23/25)

We have a 12-game slate on DraftKings and 11 games on FanDuel, with DK including the second game of the Boston-Baltimore doubleheader. There is no shortage of great plays, both on the mound and in the batter's box, so let's get your process started by identifying some of the top plays for this Friday night […]

H2H Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Trea Turner, Bryce Harper, Cody Bellinger, Logan Henderson, Jordan Romano

The fantasy baseball season rolls on, and rankings have seen a significant shift since the start of the 2025 campaign, meaning you must be proactive to turn your season around or stay on track. To help you prepare, below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated H2H points league fantasy baseball rankings and tiers heading […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/23/2025)

We have a solid Friday slate as always, with a full complement of games to choose from. Our focus today will be on bats in favorable matchups and optimal hitting conditions, whether that is due to the park, matchup, or weather conditions. We have five hitters in five different games tonight. I will provide my […]

Christian Moore Goes Deep, Swipes Two Bags

Los Angeles Angels second base prospect Christian Moore continued to swing a hot bat during his first taste of Triple-A. On Thursday, the infielder went 4-for-5 with a double, a home run, two stolen bases, and three RBI. Through his first three games at the Triple-A level, the former eighth overall pick has gone 8-for-13 […]

Angel Martinez Homers, Drives in Three in Win Over Detroit

Cleveland Guardians utility man Angel Martinez had a big night in his team's 7-0 win over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday. Martinez went 2-for-4 with a homer, two runs, and three RBI to help down the AL Central-leading Tigers. The 23-year-old ripped a solo homer off Detroit starter Jack Flaherty in the fifth inning to […]

Jose Altuve Homers Twice, Drives in Four in Win Over Seattle

Houston Astros outfielder Jose Altuve had a big night in his team's 9-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday. Altuve went 2-for-4 with two homers and four RBI to help down Seattle in the lopsided victory. The veteran hit his homers in the fifth and sixth innings, with the second bomb a two-run shot […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Logan Henderson, Matt Shaw, Jake Burger, Robert Hassell, David Bednar, Nick Kurtz

Memorial Day weekend has arrived, and we are just over a week from June starting. The first half of the MLB season will be here before we know it, and it's time to begin scouting the waiver wire for potential pickups to boost your fantasy teams. At RotoBaller HQ, we rank who to prioritize in […]

Gleyber Torres Leaves Early on Thursday With Leg Discomfort

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (leg) was removed from Thursday's game early against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians at Comerica Park with lower right-leg discomfort, according to the Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold. It's unclear how serious Torres' injury is, but we should have a better idea after the team evaluates him following the game. […]

Jorbit Vivas Homers, Accounts for Only Offense on Thursday

New York Yankees rookie infielder Jorbit Vivas was the only offense for either side in Thursday's 1-0 victory over the visiting Texas Rangers in the Bronx, with his solo home run (and first MLB long ball) in the fifth inning being the game-winner. The team's No. 19-ranked prospect, per MLB Pipeline, is currently in the […]

Jean Segura Announces Retirement

Former big-league second baseman Jean Segura officially announced his retirement from professional baseball on Wednesday, according to The Athletic's Matt Gelb. Segura was a two-time All-Star and slashed .281/.327/.401 with a .729 OPS, 110 home runs, 513 RBI and 211 stolen bases over his 12-year career while playing for the Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies, Seattle […]

Thairo Estrada Heads Out on Rehab Assignment

According to MLB.com' transactions, the Colorado Rockies sent second baseman Thairo Estrada (wrist) out on his minor-league rehab assignment at Triple-A Albuquerque on Thursday. It will be Estrada's first game action all year as he continues his recovery from a right-wrist fracture. Because of how long the 29-year-old infielder has been out of action, fantasy […]

Red Sox-Orioles Game Postponed on Thursday

The Boston Red Sox announced that their divisional clash on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park has been postponed due to significant rainfall expected to continue through the evening in the area. The contest has been rescheduled as the first game of a split doubleheader on Friday, starting at 1:35 pm ET. The […]

Franklin Arias Collects Four Hits in Doubleheader on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox infield prospect Franklin Arias enjoyed a 4-for-7 day at the plate in High-A Greenville's doubleheader on Wednesday, which included a double and three RBI. The right-handed hitter played 19 games this season at Single-A, and his .346/.407/.397 slash line earned him a promotion to High-A. Rather than finding himself overmatched, the 19-year-old has posted […]

When Will Xavier Edwards, Aaron Nola, Jordan Westburg Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Fantasy baseball in-season management is almost all about navigating around injuries. Injured players have different timelines for returning, and their absence impacts their real and fantasy teams in multiple ways. Keeping track of who is out and for how long can help you accurately figure out the value of all players involved. In this post, […]

When Will Yordan Alvarez, Cole Ragans, Bryce Miller Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

All real-life and fantasy teams have to deal with injuries throughout the year, but some players are more impactful than others. Teams could struggle to make the playoffs without some of these missing pieces. Right now, the Astros, Royals, and Mariners are without Yordan Alvarez, Cole Ragans, and Bryce Miller, respectively. But if the Astros […]

Adael Amador, Michael Toglia, Mickey Moniak Sitting on Thursday

Colorado Rockies second baseman Adael Amador, first baseman Michael Toglia and outfielder Mickey Moniak are all on the bench for Thursday's series finale at Coors Field against the Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Ranger Suarez. Aaron Schunk is at the keystone and is hitting eighth, Kyle Farmer is playing first base and batting seventh, and Tyler […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Nick Kurtz, Riley Greene, Brice Turang, Corbin Burnes, more

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The fantasy baseball season doesn't sleep, so let's get to another edition of Nick Mariano's updated 2025 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) heading into Week 9. Use these rest-of-season roto league rankings to identify risers and fallers from preseason rankings and identify potential buy and sell […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/22/25)

Happy Thursday, RotoBallers! After some early action wraps up a few series before the weekend, the main five-game slate on both DraftKings and FanDuel gets underway at 6:40 p.m. ET. All five games on the main DFS fantasy schedule are divisional matchups with four starting new series, while the Braves and Nats wrap up their […]

Keiner Delgado Launches Three Long Balls on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates second base prospect Keiner Delgado went 4-for-6 at the plate with three home runs during their contest on Wednesday against High-A Asheville. The 21-year-old has continued to hit for power during his first taste of High-A action. Through 37 games this season, Delgado has posted a solid .264/.342/.479 line with an .821 OPS. […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/22/2025)

Today, we have a typical Thursday slate of MLB action, with a little over half of the teams playing. Our focus will be on bats in favorable matchups and optimal hitting conditions, whether that is due to the park, matchup, or weather conditions. We have five hitters in five different games tonight. I will provide […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Report - Week 8 Updates for Ronald Acuna, Corey Seager, Cole Ragans, Yordan Alvarez, Byron Buxton, Mike Trout, Casey Mize, more

As the baseball season rolls along, players are added to and taken off the IL. Sometimes, players are added to the IL rather quickly, while others take a few days to try to "get over" the issue without landing on the IL. Usually, starting pitchers go on the IL quickly, while hitters and relief pitchers […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 8

What a week it was for prospect promotions! In addition to Jordan Lawlar and Zebby Matthews being recalled, we saw the Major League debuts for Moises Ballesteros, Dalton Rushing, and Mick Abel, who tossed six shutout innings with nine strikeouts on Sunday. It appears that several other big prospect names are getting close, too, so […]

Braves-Nationals Postponed on Wednesday

Wednesday's divisional contest between the Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals in D.C. at Nationals Park has been postponed due to rain. It is being rescheduled as part of a split doubleheader on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver was scheduled to take the ball for the Braves in Wednesday's clash, with Nationals right-hander Trevor Williams […]

Kody Clemens Walks it Off to Finish Suspended Game

Minnesota Twins infielder Kody Clemens was the hero for the Twins in their 6-5 win over the division-rival Cleveland Guardians to finish off a suspended game from the series opener on Monday. Clemens hit a two-out, walk-off RBI double in the bottom of the ninth inning at Target Field in a rain-soaked game. The 29-year-old […]