When Will Spencer Strider, Colton Cowser, Grayson Rodriguez Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

We're almost a month into the Major League Baseball season, and many fantasy teams are dealing with multiple injuries as they try to get their squads shaped up for the dog days of summer ahead. Some stars are still working their way to a season debut, others were hurt early in the season, and some […]

Cubs Re-Signing Nicky Lopez

The Chicago Cubs are re-signing infielder Nicky Lopez to an undisclosed contract on Wednesday, according to ESPN Chicago's Jesse Rogers. Lopez was with the Cubs in spring training before eventually joining the Los Angeles Angels. The 30-year-old veteran infielder was designated for assignment by the Angels last Friday and elected free agency after clearing waivers. […]

Kristian Campbell Sitting Against Mariners

Boston Red Sox rookie second baseman Kristian Campbell is getting a breather on Wednesday against the visiting Seattle Mariners at Fenway Park. Romy Gonzalez will draw the start at the keystone and will hit seventh against Mariners right-hander Emerson Hancock. It's a routine day of rest for Campbell, who has looked like a seasoned veteran […]

Jacob Stallings, Kyle Farmer Sitting On Wednesday

Colorado Rockies catcher Jacob Stallings and shortstop Kyle Farmer are not in the starting nine on Wednesday evening when they continue a series against the Kansas City Royals. Stallings has started in each of the previous two games and gone 2-for-5 with a double and three RBI. Instead, Hunter Goodman will move behind the dish, […]

Willi Castro Not Playing On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Willi Castro (oblique) remains out of the starting nine on Wednesday evening when the Twins continue a series against the Chicago White Sox. Castro has been dealing with an oblique injury and has yet to return to the lineup since April 16. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the […]

Nolan Gorman Expected To See More Playing Time

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman is expected to be given more playing time for the time being. Gorman played the hero during their victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday evening when he hit a three-run double. As a result, the team will reward him with more opportunities, especially with Brandon Donovan (rib) […]

Jeff McNeil Could Come Off Injured List On Friday

MLB.com's Anthony DiComo reports that if New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (oblique) gets through his final minor-league rehab game on Wednesday without issue, he'll come off the 10-day injured list for Friday's series opener against the division-rival Washington Nationals. The two-time All-Star is working his way back from an oblique injury but is […]

Bryson Stott Out Against Southpaw On Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the division-rival New York Mets with a left-hander on the mound. Edmundo Sosa will take over at second base and will hit seventh against Mets lefty David Peterson. Stott is hitting a cool .301 (25-for-83) with two homers, […]

Brendan Donovan Out Again On Wednesday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder Brendan Donovan (rib) is out of the lineup for a second straight day for Wednesday's series finale against the hosting Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Nolan Gorman is starting at second base again and is hitting third against Braves right-hander Bryce Elder. Donovan is dealing with a rib that popped out […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (4/23/25)

We’ve got a juicy slate with all 30 teams in action, but we’re zeroing in on the 8-game main slate on DraftKings (7:00 PM ET) and the 10-game main slate on FanDuel (6:45 PM ET) with today's article. The pitching landscape is loaded with high-upside arms like Freddy Peralta and Logan Webb, but there are […]

Tommy Edman Homers In Tuesday’s Extra-Inning Loss To Cubs

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder ​Tommy Edman continued his early-season power surge Tuesday, launching a three-run home run in the first inning of Tuesday’s 11-10 extra-inning loss to the Chicago Cubs. It was Edman's eighth home run of the season, already surpassing his total of six from last year. He also added a sacrifice fly and […]

MLB DFS Stacking - Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Stacks Today (4/23/2025)

Winning tournament lineups in MLB DFS almost always contain some correlated plays from the same team. In DFS, we refer to loading up on one offense with four (FanDuel) or even five (DraftKings) players from the same lineup as "stacking." To create the winning lineup on any given night, you will have to have some […]

Marcus Semien Snaps Power Skid

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and a walk during their 8-5 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday evening. Semien would bring in his first run of the evening on a sacrifice fly in the opening frame. In the fifth inning, Semien would launch a three-run shot, […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 4 (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another installment of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 4 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we list the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players worth stashing in your leagues, including names like Spencer Strider, Ezequiel Tovar, Sean Manaea, and more. Whether managers had […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/23/2025)

We have a full slate of games, with some scheduled for the afternoon today, but we'll focus on the matchups at night to find our favorite home run props. Remember, with these bets, it's important to only use a smaller portion of your bankroll because of their low probability and inflated lines. The process of […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 4

As we head into the last week of April, the Prospect Promotion Incentive deadline has passed, and the next notable date is the Super-2 threshold, which is expected to be on May 9. That's not to say we won't see prospect promotions happen between now and then, but it might be a couple of weeks […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 4? (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players. Every week, we will go through several big-name players currently in a rough stretch at the plate or on the mound. Then, we'll determine if we should drop, hold, or trade them entering the next week.  All five players featured in this week's edition were […]

Fantasy Baseball Frauds? Buy/Sell On Standout Performers Including Trevor Story, Tyler Mahle, Carson Kelly, Andrew Abbott, more

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly fantasy baseball frauds and buys/sells article. Every Monday, we'll analyze which players are currently on the hottest streak. It could be a hitter who is coming off a very strong week at the plate, or a pitcher who has strung together some nice outings in a row. We'll then determine if fantasy managers […]

Luis Rengifo Out After Having Root Canal

Los Angeles Angels infielder Luis Rengifo (mouth) is out of Tuesday's starting lineup against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates after having a root canal on Monday, according to manager Ron Washington. Rengifo was cleared to play, but Washington wanted Kevin Newman to get a chance to play against Pirates left-hander Bailey Falter, who he has gone […]

Marcus Semien Dropped To Five-Hole On Tuesday

Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien is being dropped to fifth in the batting order for Tuesday's contest against the hosting Athletics and right-hander Osvaldo Bido. It's the first time that Semien has hit lower than third in the lineup since joining the Rangers back in 2022, and it comes with Semien entering Tuesday's tilt […]

When Will Spencer Arrighetti, Ketel Marte, Royce Lewis Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Fantasy managers have already started looking for replacements for injured players, as the injury list is becoming quite crowded. Even though we are only just starting the fourth week of the MLB season, several must-start options are currently on the injured list. In this piece, we will analyze the latest injury update on Houston Astros […]

When Will A.J. Puk., Luis Arraez, George Kirby Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Even though we are just four weeks into the MLB season, injuries have begun to pile up. Fantasy managers have seen high-end players hit the injured list and, as a result, have needed to look to the waiver wire for replacements. In this piece, we will analyze the latest injury update for Arizona Diamondbacks relief […]

Brendan Donovan Scratched With Rib Injury

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that infielder Brendan Donovan (rib) was scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the Atlanta Braves because one of his ribs popped out of place on Tuesday morning. He will be unavailable on Tuesday and his availability for Wednesday is also in question, but Marmol said it's unlikely that […]

Willi Castro Still Out Against White Sox

Minnesota Twins utility man Willi Castro (oblique) is still not back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's contest against the division-rival Chicago White Sox at Target Field. Brooks Lee will make another start at third base and will hit eighth against White Sox right-hander Davis Martin. Castro has been out since injuring his right oblique […]

Gabriel Arias Absent From Lineup On Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians second baseman Gabriel Arias is out of the starting lineup again on Tuesday as the team continues their series against the visiting New York Yankees. Daniel Schneemann will start at second base and hit eighth against Yankees right-hander Will Warren. It's the second time in the last three games that Arias has started […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Tyler Soderstrom, Yordan Alvarez, Chris Bassitt, Aaron Nola, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 4 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll be taking a look at names like Tyler Soderstrom, Yordan Alvarez, Chris Bassitt, Aaron Nola, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (4/22/25)

All 30 MLB teams are in action tonight, with 20 of those teams featured on the main MLB DFS slate on both FanDuel and DraftKings. The Rockies are on the road, so we don't have to worry about the Coors Field park factor. The wind is blowing out at Wrigley, though only around five mph, […]

Termarr Johnson Tallies Two Hits In Return

Pittsburgh Pirates infield prospect Termarr Johnson (knee) went 2-for-5 with a double during their contest against Double-A Somerset on Monday. Johnson suffered a minor knee injury on Friday. However, this is a great sign as Johnson was only held out of action over the weekend, which suggests the injury was not very serious. Through the […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/22/2025)

We have a massive fifteen-game MLB slate, with every team playing today, weather permitting. We have some spots with the wind blowing out and some decent spots for home runs nationwide. I will provide my five favorite home run bets on today’s slate. As always, my favorite way to bet home runs is to round […]

Otto Lopez Steals Two Bases Monday

Miami Marlins second baseman Otto Lopez had a productive game in a 6-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. Lopez went 1-for-4 with two runs and two stolen bases to help lift the Marlins to the win. The veteran infielder is now hitting .235 with two homers, 12 runs, nine RBI, and three steals […]