Jasson Dominguez Smashes Three Homers On Friday

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez had a night to remember on Friday, going 3-for-4 with three homers and seven RBI. Dominguez could not be stopped in this one, hitting solo shots in the third and seventh innings before capping the night off with a grand slam in the eighth. After a slow start to […]

Colton Cowser Resumes Baseball Activities

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (thumb) played catch on the field before Friday's series opener in Anaheim against the Los Angeles Angels and is officially doing baseball activities, according to The Baltimore Sun's Matt Weyrich. Cowser fractured his left thumb early in the regular season and landed on the 10-day injured list. He has since […]

Tommy Edman Still Feeling Pain In His Ankle

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (ankle) is still dealing with some discomfort in his ankle when doing straight-line running, according to The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. Edman is scheduled for live at-bats next week. The Dodgers placed the 30-year-old on the 10-day injured list on April 30 with an injured right ankle. He's already eligible […]

Jorge Soler Scratched On Friday With Groin Tightness

Los Angeles Angels outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler (groin) was scratched from Friday's starting lineup against the visiting Baltimore Orioles at Angel Stadium with groin tightness, according to The Athletic's Sam Blum. With Soler hurting, Jo Adell will start in right field and bat eighth against Orioles right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano. It's unclear if Soler's injury is […]

Matthew Lugo Headed To Major Leagues

The Los Angeles Angels are promoting outfield prospect Matthew Lugo to the major leagues. In a corresponding move, the Angels have placed outfielder Gustavo Campero (ankle) on the 10-day injured list. Lugo was in contention to make the Opening Day roster but fell just short in the competition. However, the former second-round pick has earned […]

Anthony Santander Not Playing Against Mariners

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder/designated hitter Anthony Santander is out of the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. George Springer is serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup, while Jonatan Clase is starting in left field and is batting ninth against Mariners right-hander Luis Castillo. Santander does have […]

Cam Smith Sitting Again On Friday

Houston Astros outfielder Cam Smith is out of the team's starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the visiting Cincinnati Reds at Daikin Park. Zach Dezenzo will man right field and will hit seventh against Reds right-hander Nick Martinez. This will be the second straight game and the fourth out of the last six contests […]

Tyler O'Neill Returns From 10-Day Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles have activated outfielder Tyler O'Neill (neck) from the 10-day injured list prior to Friday's contest against the Los Angeles Angels. In a corresponding move, the Orioles have optioned third baseman Coby Mayo to Triple-A Norfolk. O'Neill is also in the starting nine this evening. He will bat sixth and cover right field. […]

J.T. Realmuto, Brandon Marsh Out Of Action Against Guardians

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto and outfielder Brandon Marsh will both start on the bench for Friday's series opener versus the hosting Cleveland Guardians. Rafael Marchan is doing the catching and batting ninth, while Johan Rojas will start in center field and bat eighth against Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams. Realmuto fouled a ball off his […]

Sal Frelick Back In Brewers Lineup

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (knee) is starting in right field and is hitting sixth in Friday's series opener in Tampa against the Rays and right-hander Zack Littell. Frelick will return to the field after missing the team's last three games due to inflammation in his left knee. The 25-year-old former 15th overall pick in […]

Corey Seager, Evan Carter Out Against A Lefty

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager and outfielder Evan Carter are both out of Friday's series opener in Detroit against the Tigers and tough left-hander Tarik Skubal. Josh Smith is starting at shortstop and is hitting seventh, while Sam Haggerty is patrolling center field and batting leadoff. Fantasy managers should be on the lookout for more […]

Jake Fraley Back From Injury

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (calf) is starting in right field and batting eighth for the Reds in Friday's series opener against the hosting Houston Astros and right-hander Hunter Brown at Daikin Park. Fraley will return to the starting lineup for the first time since suffering a minor calf injury on Tuesday against the Atlanta […]

Gustavo Campero Hits 10-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels have placed outfielder Gustavo Campero (ankle) on the 10-day injured list due to left ankle inflammation. This transaction was retroactive to May 7. In a corresponding move, the Angels promoted outfielder Matthew Lugo from Triple-A Salt Lake. The 27-year-old suffered this ankle injury during Tuesday's contest against the Toronto Blue Jays. […]

Austin Hays Activated And Starting On Friday

The Cincinnati Reds activated outfielder Austin Hays (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Friday, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer's Charlie Goldsmith. In corresponding moves, the Reds optioned outfielders Blake Dunn and Jacob Hurtubise and recalled outfielder Will Benson from Triple-A Louisville. Hays is serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup in Friday's series […]

Drew Waters Resting On Friday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Drew Waters will take a seat for Friday's series opener against the visiting Boston Red Sox at Kauffman Stadium. Waters has been a regular all across KC's outfield this year but will get a day to rest after starting each of the team's last five contests. Jonathan India is in left […]

Braves Designate Eddie Rosario For Assignment

The Atlanta Braves announced on Friday that they designated veteran outfielder Eddie Rosario for assignment to make room for infielder Luke Williams on the 40-man roster after they selected his contract from Triple-A Gwinnett. Rosario began the 2025 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers but only played two games with them before signing a one-year […]

Wyatt Langford Steals Two Bags In Loss To BoSox

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford went 1-for-4 with a single and two steals in Thursday's 5-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox. He's up to six swipes in 2025 to match his home run total. The Florida native has been superb since returning from the IL with an oblique injury, batting first or second in […]

Jarren Duran Knocks In Run In Win

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran went 0-for-3 with an RBI and a strikeout in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Texas Rangers. The 28-year-old has scuffled a bit recently, going 1-for-16 over his last four outings. Duran's mini-slump comes after a hot stretch over the past few weeks in which he hit .317 (27-for-85) with […]

Henry Bolte Filling The Stat Sheet At Double-A

Athletics outfield prospect Henry Bolte has been filling the stat sheet at Double-A Midland. Over his last nine contests, Bolte has held a strong .344/.488/.500 slash line with two doubles, one home run, and six stolen bases. During this stretch, he has held an 11:8 K:BB. Through 30 games this season, the 21-year-old has posted […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Spencer Steer, Matthew Liberatore, Jordan Lawlar, Coby Mayo, Zebby Matthews

The 2025 MLB season continues to fly by as we are already in the second week of May. Which players should we prioritize to pick up this week? At RotoBaller HQ, we break it all down with our mid-week waiver rankings for Week 6-- May 6 through May 11 to help fantasy managers in leagues […]

Rece Hinds Goes Yard Against the Braves On Thursday

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Rece Hinds went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, a double, and a walk in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves. Hinds was recently called up due to the injury to Noelvi Marte (oblique), made his second appearance thus far in 2025, and made the most of it. He doubled off […]

H2H Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Mookie Betts, Byron Buxton, Cal Raleigh, Emmanuel Clase, Robbie Ray, more

The MLB season never stops, and fantasy baseball managers must proactively set their teams up for late-postseason runs. To help you prepare, below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated H2H points league fantasy baseball rankings and tiers heading into Week 7 of the 2025 season. Use these rankings to identify potential buy or sell […]

Daulton Varsho Smacks His Third Home Run Of The Season

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho enjoyed a nice evening on Thursday, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, one run scored, and one home run. The home run was a solo shot in the eighth inning, which extended the Blue Jays' lead to 8-5, as they ended up holding on to avoid the three-game sweep against […]

Eduardo Quintero Goes Deep Twice On Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Eduardo Quintero went 3-for-5 with two long balls during their contest against Low-A Visalia. This performance extended Quintero's hitting streak to an impressive eight games. During this stretch, the No. 9-ranked prospect in the system has posted an elite .382/.462/.853 slash line with two doubles, one triple, four home runs, […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Jordan Lawlar, Andrew Painter, Chandler Simpson

We're almost halfway through the second month of the MLB season, and many fantasy baseball teams are seeking help from the waiver wire. Whether due to injury or ineffectiveness, some fantasy managers are shopping for upgrades and looking for some fresh options. One great place to look for help is among the top prospects who […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 7)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 7 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 Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/9/2025)

We have a full slate of MLB action today, which makes for a ton of spots to look at and a ton of spots to have fun while hunting home runs. Our focus today will be on bats in good matchups and hitting conditions, whether in the park or the weather. I put up a […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/9/25)

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! We have an action-packed 12-game MLB DFS main slate this evening to break down. If you are looking for the top pitchers to target, sneaky hitters, and stacks, you have come to the right place. While the ace of the evening, Tarik Skubal, is not on the main slate, we have several […]

Josue De Paula Off To A Strong Start At High-A

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Josue De Paula is off to a great start at High-A Great Lakes, now hitting .288 after a 2-for-4 day at the plate on Thursday. For the season, the left-handed slugger owns a fantastic .912 OPS thanks to seven doubles, a triple, and four home runs, along with a 23:19 BB:K. […]

Masataka Yoshida Could Start Throwing Program This Weekend

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said on Thursday that he thinks outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) could begin his throwing program this weekend. Yoshida was recently shut down from throwing earlier this week after receiving a cortisone shot in his surgically-repaired right shoulder, but he could start throwing again this weekend. Hitting hasn't been […]