Fantasy Baseball Injury Report - Week 11 Updates on Pablo Lopez, Bryce Harper, Corbin Burnes, Julio Rodriguez, George Kirby, Logan Gilbert, and more

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my fantasy baseball injury report for June 8. 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 Pablo Lopez, Bryce Harper, Corbin Burnes, Julio Rodriguez, George Kirby, Logan Gilbert, and more. Injuries are an unfortunate part […]

Jose Altuve Sitting on Sunday

Houston Astros outfielder Jose Altuve is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale in Cleveland against the Guardians. Rookie Jacob Melton will make the start in left field and will hit seventh against Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee. Altuve will get a day off after starting in each of the team's last 25 games. […]

Jordan Westburg Homers in Second Straight Rehab Game

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (hamstring) continued to hit well on Saturday during his rehab assignment, going 2-for-2 with a walk, a double, and a solo home run for Triple-A Norfolk. It was his second consecutive game with a home run, and six of his nine rehab hits have now gone for extra bases (four […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/8/2025)

Today looks like a great day for hitters, as we have a nice mixture of gas cans and young pitchers on the mound. I count nine starting pitchers who have allowed two or more home runs per nine innings, and we will be targeting many of those guys with our home run hitters today. Remember […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/8/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Today, we have an action-packed nine-game slate to close out the week. On the hitting side, we will highlight four teams that have top match-ups, including the Arizona Diamondbacks, who could be poised for an offensive explosion. On the pitching side, we could see a pitcher's duel in Pittsburgh as two of […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Analysis: Buyer Beware for Week 11? (2025)

Welcome back to another edition of our Buyer Beware series, in which we apply a skeptical eye to a few popular waiver wire names each week. This iteration is highlighted by Royals slugging first baseman Jac Caglianone, who many believe could receive the biggest FAAB bids of the year. I have complained about the dearth […]

Jac Caglianone, Kristian Campbell, and Marcelo Mayer - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Risers, Fallers

Welcome to the newest edition of RotoBaller’s Rookie Report -- your trusted source for tracking the progress of MLB’s most exciting up-and-comers. In this issue, we’re focusing on three players who’ve recently made the leap to the majors or retain rookie status heading into the 2025 season. Last time, we took a closer look at […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 11)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 11 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 […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/7/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have a much smaller slate on our hands as the later slate includes seven games if you are on DraftKings and only six games if you are on FanDuel, as they have decided to omit the Diamondbacks/Reds game. It doesn't look like there are any weather issues here. There are slightly […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/7/2025)

Major League Baseball brings a jam-packed Saturday of action as all 30 teams are on the schedule at some point throughout the afternoon or evening. Several rivalry series and some great matchups are on the scoreboard this weekend, and several home run-friendly parks are in play. It also helps offenses that the weather is getting […]

Marcelo Mayer Hits First MLB Long Ball

Boston Red Sox infield prospect Marcelo Mayer went 1-for-2 with a home run during their loss to the New York Yankees on Friday evening. Mayer hit his first MLB home run in the fifth inning off Yankee right-hander Will Warren. This was a solo shot. The Red Sox promoted their top infield prospect prior to […]

Xavier Edwards Ejected on Friday

Miami Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards had an early exit in the team's 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Home-plate umpire Chad Fairchild ejected Edwards in the third inning after an argument over a runner interference call. Edwards was ruled out after colliding with Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda while trying to […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Stars in Win Over Red Sox

New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. delivered a brilliant performance in a 9-6 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday. Chisholm's biggest contribution came with two outs in the first inning, when he crushed a three-run, 417-foot homer off Red Sox right-hander Walker Buehler. That blast gave the Yankees a 3-0 lead that […]

Michael Massey Sitting Out Versus White Sox

Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey is not in the team's starting lineup for Friday's series opener on the road against the division-rival Chicago White Sox. Rookie Jac Caglianone is serving as the team's designated hitter and is batting sixth against White Sox right-hander Davis Martin. Massey could start to lose more playing time […]

Elly De La Cruz, Gavin Lux Out Against Diamondbacks

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz and second baseman Gavin Lux are both out of the starting lineup for Friday's contest against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. De La Cruz remains on the bereavement list after his sister passed away earlier this week, while Lux will sit with left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound. Matt […]

Josh Bell, Keibert Ruiz, Luis Garcia Jr. All Sitting on Friday

Washington Nationals first baseman/designated hitter Josh Bell, catcher Keibert Ruiz and second baseman Luis Garcia Jr. are all sitting for Friday's game in D.C. against the visiting Texas Rangers. Outfielder Alex Call is serving as the designated hitter and is batting fifth, Riley Adams is doing the catching and hitting sixth, and Nasim Nunez is […]

Anthony Seigler - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-team leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Anthony Seigler has been in the minors since 2018, but has some pedigree as a former first-round pick. Selected by the Yankees out of Cartersville High School, Seigler received a $2.8 million bonus. He joined the Brewers organization this offseason and looks like a different player. […]

Matt Shaw - Prospects Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Breakouts (Week 10)

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Chicago Cubs top infield prospect Matt Shaw has begun to find his footing in the major leagues and should be added in all formats. Shaw was able to break camp with the MLB roster but could not find much success during his first stint […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects Stash List: Ready to Make a Splash for Redraft Leagues (Week 11)

Welcome, friends, to the 2025 MLB season, and my weekly article about fantasy baseball prospects to stash heading into Week 11. Who are the top prospects you need to know for redraft leagues? Last week, we nailed the Jac Caglianone promotion, and it looks to be a big win for fantasy managers who stashed him. Who is next? I […]

Max Muncy Hits Three-Run Shot In Victory

Athletics infield prospect Max Muncy went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run during their victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Muncy would hit the three-run shot in the opening frame off Minnesota right-hander David Festa. This long ball scored Brent Rooker and infielder Jacob Wilson. Muncy was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas earlier this […]

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

Fridays make for some of the best MLB DFS slates, and tonight is no slouch either. We have 12 games on FanDuel and DraftKings tonight, and some fantastic options on the mound and at the plate for our DFS lineups. There doesn't seem to be any serious weather threats tonight, which is a relief, and […]

Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings: ROS Updates for Week 11 (2025) - Jose Ramirez, Cal Raleigh, Pete Alonso, Jeremy Pena Jacob Wilson

Somehow, we're already set for Week 11 of the MLB and fantasy baseball season, and hopefully, your team is in good shape. Either way, you should be looking to make moves to set yourself up for future success. To help you prepare, below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated H2H points league fantasy baseball […]

Marcus Semien Goes Deep Twice on Thursday

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien went 3-for-4 with two solo home runs in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Rays. The two home runs were his fifth and sixth of the season. Semien has gotten off to a slow start for his standards this season. Still, he showed some life on Thursday by providing some […]

Christian Moore Tallies Three Hits, Adds Home Run on Thursday

Los Angeles Angels second base prospect Christian Moore went 3-for-5 with a home run and two runs during their contest against Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday evening. This outing snapped an 11-game power skid for Moore. The 22-year-old is considered the top prospect in the Los Angeles system on MLB.com and the No. 59-ranked prospect […]

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

We have a typically big slate for Friday's MLB games. We have some great hitting spots on today’s set of games. We have home run-friendly parks, warm weather, and the wind blowing out. We at RotoBaller have been extremely hot in this article over the past few weeks as the weather has heated up, so […]

Maikel Garcia Has Fantastic All-Around Performance on Thursday

Kansas City Royals third baseman/utility man Maikel Garcia had a monster game in the second half of the team's doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals, going 2-for-3 with a homer, a double, two walks, three runs scored, two RBI, and two steals. Garcia did it all in this one and was a big reason why […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Jac Caglianone, Eury Perez, Bubba Chandler, Cole Young, Mick Abel, Kyle Teel

The weather continues to heat up as we are a few weeks away from the official start of summer. With injuries and recent prospect promotions, staying on top of the waiver wire is vital, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire advice. Today, we review […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Nick Kurtz, Zebby Matthews, Mick Abel

As we head into June, the fantasy baseball season is heating up along with the weather, and you may find your team in need of some refreshment and reinforcement as the summer wears on. One top spot to look for new additions is from the prospects teams are adding to their roster throughout the season. […]

Andres Gimenez Out Vs. Phillies

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez will not be in Thursday's lineup for their home outing against the Philadelphia Phillies. It's just a day of rest for the 26-year-old, who had started the previous two contests after returning from a near-month-long stay on the injured list due to a quadriceps strain. Teammate Davis Schneider […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Junior Caminero, Max Muncy, Addison Barger, Willi Castro, and more

As week 11 of the 2025 fantasy baseball season approaches, it's time for another look at Nick Mariano's updated 2025 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues). Use these rest-of-season roto league rankings to identify risers and fallers from preseason rankings and identify potential buy and sell candidates moving forward. As […]