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 […]

Bryson Stott Hits Three-Run Home Run On Monday

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott had a productive game in a 5-4 loss to the New York Mets on Monday. Stott went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer in the close loss. He made things interesting in the ninth, ripping a three-run homer off New York closer Edwin Diaz but the Phillies ultimately fell one […]

James Triantos Dealing With Leg Tightness

Chicago Cubs infield prospect James Triantos was removed from last Thursday's Triple-A Iowa game due to tightness in his leg and has missed both games since. Sunday's game was postponed and the team had a day off on Monday, so, after two days off, it will be telling as to the severity of the injury […]

Matt Shaw Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Outlook - Prospect Fundamentals Focus

As a collegian, third baseman Matt Shaw of the Chicago Cubs impressed the FaBIO batter evaluation model more during wood-bat summer league play than he did in his three NCAA seasons. How do the professional plate profiles compare to the amateur precedents? What percentage of his minor league circuit peers would you guess that he beat […]

Chandler Simpson Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Outlook - Prospect Fundamentals Focus

Rays recently selected the minor league contract of wiry sprinter-outfielder Chandler Simpson, who immediately becomes an MLB must-watch offensive runner when he is the batter or on base while a teammate fills the box. While media types often reference the triple-plus scout scale speed grades, my model, featured in this article, objectively quantifies Simpson's 2024 […]

Fantasy Baseball Players To Watch For The Week Ahead (April 21 - April 27)

Welcome to RotoBaller's Fantasy Baseball Players to Watch for the Week Ahead series for 2025 as we look ahead to the week of April 21 - April 27. In this article, I'll look at players like Nick Kurtz, Sal Frelick, Craig Yoho, and others. Here at RotoBaller, we like to take a look around and discuss players […]

Yankees Recall Prospect Jorbit Vivas

The New York Yankees recalled infield prospect Jorbit Vivas from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday and placed outfielder Trent Grisham on the paternity list in a corresponding move. Vivas is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Cleveland Guardians, and he'll most likely just serve as infield depth in the short term […]

White Sox Place Chase Meidroth On 10-Day Injured List

The Chicago White Sox announced on Monday that they placed infield prospect Chase Meidroth (thumb) on the 10-day injured list with right-thumb inflammation and selected the contract of infielder Bobby Dalbec from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Left-hander Martin Perez (elbow) was also moved from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL. Meidroth had […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/21/2025)

We've got a smaller slate with eight games to choose from MLB, so we'll have to dig deep to find our favorite home run props. Keep in mind to always use less of your bankroll on these plays because they have a lower hit rate than other props. The strategy behind our home run props […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (4/21/25)

Welcome to another Monday edition of the RotoBaller MLB DFS picks! In this piece, I will break down my top pitchers and hitters to target on this slate. On the hitting side of the slate, the Detroit Tigers, Atlanta Braves, and San Francisco Giants have top matchups. On the pitching side, we will see emerging […]

Javier Sanoja Hits First MLB Homer

Miami Marlins outfielder Javier Sanoja had a huge day at the dish on Sunday, going 3-for-4 with a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth inning of a 7-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Sanoja added two runs and five RBI to the impressive line. The homer was the rookie's first big-league shot, and it was […]

Brice Turang Notches Three Steals, Scores Three Times On Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang ran wild on Sunday, swiping three bags in a 14-1 drubbing of the Athletics. Turang finished the day 2-for-3 with a walk, three runs scored, an RBI, and the aforementioned three steals. The speedster had his doubters coming into the season after a poor back half of 2024, but […]

Week 4 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Chandler Simpson, Caleb Durbin, Jonathan Aranda, Jeffrey Springs, Dennis Santana

April has 10 days left, and we are almost a month into the 2025 MLB season. It's already Week 4, and time for fantasy managers to make that move and add players who can instantly help their fantasy baseball teams. At RotoBaller HQ, we break down this week's waiver with our Week 4 of the […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who To Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 4)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 4 of the 2025 season. For every add, there is usually also a drop. For those unfamiliar, this is our weekly article examining players whom fantasy managers might consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who warrant a closer look. We'll examine players […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (April 21 - April 27)

We're already nearing the end of April, and the Major League season is charging hard into its fourth week. We're still seeing plenty of notable names struggle and surprising names emerge with hot starts. Some of those names are below in this week's editions of my waiver wire recommendations here on RotoBaller. The players below […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 4 (April 21 - April 27)

The baseball season is in full swing, and it's time to make our next rounds of FAAB claims. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups continues as we head into Week 4 of the 2025 MLB season -- April 21 through April 27. This waiver wire article will recommend free agents to target and […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4 (April 21 - April 27)

The most active fantasy baseball players are typically those who take home the hardware at the end of the season. Being a proactive manager and streaming players is one way to get ahead of your league mates, so let's hit the waiver wire to see what hitters might be worth an add for Week 4! […]