MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Expert Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks For Today (5/19/25)

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! My name is Brandon! You can find me and my work with the NHL and soccer teams, respectively! Tonight, we have a nine-game slate to kick off the week, and the currently live top-3 highest implied team totals are: COMING SOON. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for […]

Willi Castro Remains Out on Sunday

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Willi Castro (knee) remained out of the starting lineup on Sunday during their contest against the Milwaukee Brewers. The utility man fouled a ball off his knee during Friday's contest. He was held out of action on Saturday as well. Fantasy managers should continue to keep a close eye on his status […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8 (May 19 - May 25)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 8 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of May 19 - May 25, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

Tommy Edman Activated, Starting on Sunday

The Los Angeles Dodgers have activated infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (ankle) off the 10-day injured list. In addition, Edman is slated to cover center field and will bat in the six-hole during their series finale against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon. Edman has been held out of action since the end of April due […]

Dodgers Designate Chris Taylor for Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers have designated infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor for assignment. Taylor has been with the Dodgers since the 2016 campaign. Through the opening part of the 2025 campaign, Taylor has gotten off to a slow start, holding a .200 AVG across 28 games. Taylor tallied just two doubles, with no home runs. He struck […]

Otto Lopez Activated off 10-Day Injured List

The Miami Marlins have activated infielder Otto Lopez (ankle) off the 10-day injured list prior to their contest against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. In a corresponding move, the Marlins placed shortstop Xavier Edwards (back) on the 10-day injured list. Lopez has been kept out of action since May 2 with a Grade 2 […]

Jonathan India Scratched with Knee Soreness

Kansas City Royals infielder/outfielder Jonathan India (knee) was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to knee soreness. Jaylon T. Thompson of The KC Star noted that India is currently considered day-to-day. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next game on Monday evening against the San Francisco Giants. Over his last […]

Infield Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8 (1B, 2B, 3B, SS) - May 19 to May 25

Hello again, RotoBallers! It’s time for another round of my favorite infield-eligible players to bolster your lineups for the week ahead. Typically, this column focuses on players who are available in 50% of leagues or more, but I am toying with adding a new category for more popular players. Every week, I am surprised by […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8 (2025)

We've got another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series for Week 8 as we continue the 2025 season. Today's article examines injured players, including Andres Gimenez, Giancarlo Stanton, and Parker Meadows, among others. With the 2025 fantasy baseball season well underway, there are several injured players out there who have low […]

Gavin Lux Starting on Sunday

Cincinnati Reds infielder/outfielder Gavin Lux (back) is returning to the starting nine on Sunday to face the Cleveland Guardians. Lux is slated to cover left field and will bat in the five-hole. Lux was scratched from Saturday's lineup with lower back spasms. However, this injury was relatively minor as he was cleared to return the […]

5 Undervalued Hitters and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 7) - Players That Are Underowned

In the ever-shifting landscape of fantasy baseball, managers are always searching for hidden gems -- players whose performance far exceeds their roster percentages. This season, a handful of under-the-radar names are making waves and turning heads with surprising production. Andy Pages has brought a spark to the Dodgers outfield, while Jonathan Aranda continues to prove […]

Bryson Stott Posts Three-RBI Game

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott came into this game in a bad slump, but was able to have a productive game on Saturday. Stott connected on a solo home run off right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski in the third inning. He did a little bit of everything in this game as he went 2-for-5 with a […]

Enrique Hernandez Homers, Gets on Base Five Times in Loss

Los Angeles Dodgers utility man Enrique Hernandez got on base in all five plate appearances in Saturday's 11-9 loss to the Angels, going 2-for-2 with his seventh home run of the year and drawing three walks. The 33-year-old recorded one RBI and scored three times in the contest as well. Since May 7, the veteran is […]

Fantasy Baseball Week 8 Injury Report - Updates on Bryce Miller, Anthony Santander, George Kirby, Mike Trout, and more

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my fantasy baseball injury report for May 18. 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 Bryce Miller, Anthony Santander, George Kirby, Mike Trout, and more. Injuries are an unfortunate part of the game, but […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/18/2025)

The warmer weather has started to help the number of home runs increase around the league. While hunting for warm weather and favorable winds is one way to target home run spots, it's not the only way. There's no must-play park today with incredibly favorable conditions, so I will be digging deeper into the matchups, […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/18/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have an action-packed Sunday slate featuring several of the sport's young aces, such as Spencer Schwellenbach of the Atlanta Braves and Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates. On the hitting side, we have several favorable matchups to target, including the red-hot Cubs, who will look to complete the sweep over the […]

Jackson Holliday Beginning to Heat Up

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, and three RBI in Saturday's 10-6 road loss to the Washington Nationals. The former first-overall pick had a brutal stretch in mid-April, but he's picked it up in recent weeks and has been excellent in May. Since the calendar flipped, Holliday […]

Gavin Lux Scratched with Back Spasms

Cincinnati Reds second baseman/outfielder Gavin Lux (back) was scratched on Saturday due to lower back spasms. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to Sunday's contest in case he needs additional time to recover. This afternoon, Will Benson moved over to left field. Over his last three games, Lux has been quite […]

Orioles Fire Brandon Hyde

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Baltimore Orioles have fired manager Brandon Hyde. Hyde has been the manager of the Orioles for the past seven seasons. He began his tenure in 2019 and won just 54 games. However, Hyde was able to lead Baltimore during their rebuilding era and was able to get them […]

Ronny Mauricio Reinstated From Injured List and Optioned

The New York Mets announced on Saturday that they reinstated infield prospect Ronny Mauricio (knee) from the 10-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Syracuse. Mauricio's rehab assignment has ended, but he's going to need more time in the minors after missing all of last season while recovering from multiple surgeries for a torn […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Analysis: Buyer Beware for Week 8? (2025)

Welcome back to Week 8 of the Buyer Beware waiver wire series. We have passed the quarter point of the baseball season already. This week saw a couple of high-profile position player prospect promotions (five P’s!), but unfortunately, their teams are telling us by words and actions that the young call-ups are meant to be […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/17/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have a solid eight-game slate on this Saturday evening. Hopefully, you all have done well with the picks this week, and it continues into the weekend. The pitching on this slate is a bit more lackluster compared to the last couple of days, but should make for a more spread-out slate […]

Aidan Miller Extends Hitting Streak

Philadelphia Phillies infield prospect Aidan Miller went 2-for-2 with a double, a home run, and a stolen base during Friday's contest against Double-A New Hampshire. This performance extended Miller's hitting streak to four games. During this stretch, Miller has posted two multi-hit games and swiped four bags. Through 31 games at Double-A this season, Miller […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/17/2025)

Rivalry Weekend rolls on with a full Saturday of Major League Baseball as all 30 teams continue their weekend series. Even without some key hitters' parks in use, there are plenty of options to choose from when searching for the long ball. Our focus today will be on hitters in favorable matchups with optimal hitting […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Rookies to Stash and Top Performers for Week 8 (2025)

Welcome Rotoballers to another edition of my biweekly prospect series. In this edition, we will take a look at two of the top catching prospects in the sport, Harry Ford and Samuel Basallo. In addition, we will analyze Otto Kemp's incredible start to the Triple-A regular season. However, it is crucial to determine whether these […]

Andres Gimenez Could Start Running This Weekend

Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez (quadriceps) continues to increase his baseball activities, and the team is hoping that he'll start running this weekend, according to Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling. Gimenez has been taking ground balls and hitting in the batting cages as he works his way back from a strained right quadriceps muscle. If […]

Tyler Fitzgerald Activated and Starting on Friday

The San Francisco Giants announced on Friday that they activated infielder Tyler Fitzgerald (ribs) from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielder Brett Wisely to Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. Fitzgerald is right back in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the visiting Athletics and left-hander JP Sears, playing second base and […]

Ketel Marte Returning From Hip Injury

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (hip) is starting at the keystone and batting in his customary leadoff spot in Friday's series opener at Chase Field against the Colorado Rockies. After a scheduled day off for the team on Thursday, Marte will return to action after he was pulled late in Wednesday's game against the […]

Travis Bazzana Sidelined at Double-A

Cleveland Guardians second base prospect Travis Bazzana (oblique) is being evaluated for a "right-side flank" injury. The former first overall pick from last year's MLB Draft exited early on Wednesday and was also held out of the starting nine on Thursday. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as an extended absence could close […]

Luis Garcia Jr. Activated From Paternity List

The Washington Nationals activated second baseman Luis Garcia Jr. off the paternity list on Friday and optioned infielder Trey Lipscomb to Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move. The Nationals have yet to release their starting lineup for Friday's series opener in Baltimore against the Orioles and left-hander Cade Povich, but fantasy managers should expect Garcia […]