MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/17/2025)

We are back at it for the second time this week, trying to find some home runs at plus money. On Tuesday, we went one for four, so I am looking to get to the fifty percent plateau on today's window of games. When betting on home runs, I recommend scaling back how much you […]

Jackson Holliday Launches Grand Slam

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday broke out of his slump with a grand slam in Wednesday's 9-1 victory over the Guardians. He had gone hitless in his previous five games entering the day, and the grand slam was only his third extra-base hit of 2025. He's now slashing .216/.231/.392 with two home runs, eight […]

Willi Castro Exits Early Wednesday With Oblique Tightness

Minnesota Twins utility man Willi Castro (oblique) left Wednesday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the visiting New York Mets at Target Field in the eighth inning due to mild right-oblique tightness, according to manager Rocco Baldelli. With Carlos Correa (wrist) getting injured on Tuesday, Castro started this game at shortstop and went 2-for-3 with a double […]

Josh Smith Missing Second Straight Game

Texas Rangers utility man Josh Smith (thumb) is out of the starting lineup for the second straight day on Wednesday as the team continues their series against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels. Dustin Harris will make the start in left field and will hit sixth against Angels right-hander Jose Soriano. It doesn't sound like Smith's […]

Jonathan Aranda, Brandon Lowe Sitting Against A Lefty

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda and second baseman Brandon Lowe will both start on the bench against a left-hander on Wednesday against the division-rival Boston Red Sox. Curtis Mead will make the start at first base and will bat second, while Coco Montes is starting at second and hitting seventh against Red Sox […]

Kristian Campbell Taking A Seat On Wednesday

Boston Red Sox rookie second baseman Kristian Campbell is taking the day off for Wednesday's contest against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. He will be replaced at second base by David Hamilton, who will hit eighth against struggling Rays right-hander Zack Littell. Campbell will get a breather after starting each […]

Jordan Westburg Sitting On Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday afternoon when they continue a series against the Cleveland Guardians. Westburg was dealing with a minor upper-body injury last week and could be held out of the lineup for a maintenance day. As a result, Ramon Urias will cover the hot corner […]

CBS Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues - Rest-Of-Season Outlooks (April Updates)

Welcome to our 2025 CBS fantasy baseball rankings for points leagues, freshly updated for April and looking and rest-of-season values. These rankings are specifically geared towards CBS leagues and specific CBS scoring settings in points leagues that are different from other platforms. RotoBaller strives to be the worldwide leader in fantasy baseball points leagues coverage, […]

When Will Ronald Acuna Jr., Jackson Merrill, Matt McLain Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Week 3 of the MLB season is underway, and injuries have already begun to pile up. Fantasy managers may already find their injured reserve spots full and have to start looking for alternative options on the waiver wire. In this piece, we will analyze the latest injury updates on Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr., […]

Yahoo Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues - Rest-Of-Season Outlooks (April Updates)

Welcome to our 2025 Yahoo fantasy baseball rankings for points leagues, freshly updated for April and looking and rest-of-season values. These rankings are specifically geared towards Yahoo leagues and specific Yahoo scoring settings in points leagues that are different from other platforms. RotoBaller strives to be the worldwide leader in fantasy baseball points leagues coverage, […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (4/16/25)

Greetings Rotoballers! Welcome to Wednesday’s MLB DFS breakdown for the 10-game main slate kicking off at 6:35 PM ET! We’ve got a juicy mix of pitching options tonight, from high-upside aces to value arms, and plenty of offenses to target with favorable matchups. Weather looks clean across the board, with no major concerns though keep […]

Hao-Yu Lee Goes Deep, Swipes A Bag

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Hao-Yu Lee went 4-for-6 with a home run and a stolen base during Tuesday's contest against Triple-A Indianapolis. Lee tallied three RBI and scored three runs. This impressive outing extended his current hitting streak to four games. Over his last four contests, Lee has posted a strong .471/.500/.765 slash line with […]

Dylan Moore Homers Twice, Drives In Four On Tuesday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore turned in a big game in an 8-4 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday. Moore went 3-for-5 with two homers and four RBI in the loss to Cincinnati. The veteran infielder provided all the offense for the Mariners, leading off the game with a homer against Reds starter […]

Jake Cronenworth Could Be Out A Month-Plus

The San Diego Union-Tribune's Jeff Sanders reports that San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth (ribs) could miss more than a month due to a non-displaced fracture in his ribs after he was hit by a pitch in Chicago on April 6. Cronenworth started the next two games against the Athletics but was pulled early […]

Jeff McNeil Moving Rehab To Triple-A Later This Week

New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (oblique) will remain with Single-A St. Lucie on his minor-league rehab assignment from a strained right oblique until Thursday before heading to Triple-A Syracuse, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. If McNeil doesn't suffer a setback with his oblique over the weekend at Syracuse, he should come off the […]

Edouard Julien In Leadoff Spot Again On Tuesday

Minnesota Twins second baseman Edouard Julien is starting at second base and batting leadoff for the Twins in Game 2 of their series against the visiting New York Mets at Target Field on Tuesday. Julien will be facing right-hander Tylor Megill. The Twins are trying to scrape together offense after a slow start to the […]

Jackson Holliday Out Versus Southpaw

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday is getting a breather against a left-handed pitcher on Tuesday versus the visiting Cleveland Guardians at Camden Yards. Jorge Mateo will draw into the starting lineup at the keystone and will bat ninth against Guardians left-hander Logan Allen. The Orioles have protected Holliday from left-handed pitching this year as […]

Jonathan India Not Playing On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals infielder Jonathan India will not be in the starting nine when the Royals continue a series against the New York Yankees on Tuesday evening. India was held out of the starting lineup on Sunday due to a quadriceps injury but was able to return on Monday. However, India has returned to the […]

Matt McLain Activated From Injured List And Starting On Tuesday

The Cincinnati Reds announced that they have activated infielder Matt McLain (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list, and he is starting at second base and batting second on Tuesday against the visiting Seattle Mariners and right-hander Luis Castillo at Great American Ball Park. McLain will be back in the lineup for the first time since […]

When Will Ronald Acuna Jr., Ketel Marte, CJ Abrams Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Fantasy baseball injuries can be tough to overcome, especially if they occur to key players. Ketel Marte of the Arizona Diamondbacks and CJ Abrams of the Washington Nationals are elite multi-category producers who went down early in the season. Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Atlanta Braves is another elite fantasy option that has been missing […]

Ronny Mauricio Set To Play In Extended Spring Game

New York Mets infield prospect Ronny Mauricio (knee) is expected to serve as the designated hitter during Tuesday's extended spring training game. This is Mauricio's first game action since December 2023 in the Dominican Winter League. He has been sidelined over the past year due to a torn ACL in his right knee. The 24-year-old […]

Kristian Campbell Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Outlook - Prospect Fundamentals Focus

Red Sox rookie infielder-outfielder Kristian Campbell first tripped the wires of the FaBIO batter evaluation model not long after his completion of a long 2022 summer spent in the wood bat Northwoods League. That summer and the subsequent spring as an NCAA Division 1 redshirt freshman would represent the entirety of his college baseball experience. […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (4/15/25)

Welcome to another Tuesday edition of the RotoBaller MLB DFS picks! I'm playing with house money tonight after overloading my stacks with Dodgers and Tigers (both hit!). Those are two of my top stacks again tonight, so we will see many similar players for this writeup. Tonight, we have 11 games to tackle, and thankfully […]

Brendan Donovan Picks Up Four More Hits Monday Night

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan went a perfect 4-for-4 with a double, two runs scored, and an RBI in the Cardinals' 8-3 win on Monday night at Busch Stadium. Donovan has moved all over the field this season and started Monday at shortstop before moving to second base later in the game. Wherever […]

Michael Chavis Showing Power At Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Michael Chavis has been swinging a hot bat with Triple-A Oklahoma City and could push for a return to the major leagues. Over his last five games, Chavis has gone deep four times and tallied six RBI. During this impressive stretch, Chavis has posted a stellar .429/.500/1.048 line. This impressive stretch […]

Kristian Campbell Hits Home Run No. 3

Boston Red Sox infield prospect Kristian Campbell went 2-for-3 with a home run during their loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday evening. Campbell would score Boston's lone run in this contest on a solo shot in the third frame. Campbell would go deep against Tampa Bay right-hander Shane Baz. Campbell has enjoyed an […]

Luisangel Acuna Tallies Two Hits, Swipes A Bag On Monday

New York Mets infield prospect Luisangel Acuna went 2-for-3 with a double, two runs, and a stolen base during their 5-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins. In the third inning, Acuna would reach first via a base-on-balls and then steal second base. This was his fourth stolen base of the young season. He would then […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Kyren Paris, Willson Contreras, Shane Smith, Ronel Blanco, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 3 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll be taking a look at names like Kyren Paris, Willson Contreras, Shane Smith, Ronel Blanco, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 3 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another installment of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 3 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we list the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players worth stashing in your leagues, including names like Pablo Lopez, Zach Eflin, Josh Lowe, and more. Whether managers […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 3? (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players. Each Monday, we will go through the biggest players slumping and determine what to do with them in fantasy. We could drop them, hold them through their slump, or try to trade them for cheap to another fantasy manager.  All five players on this […]