Yordan Alvarez Exits Monday's Win Early

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (undisclosed) exited Monday's 8-5 win over the Tigers in the seventh inning after an "uncomfortable slide," per The Athletic's Chandler Rome. Alvarez slid into second base in the sixth inning but stayed in the game, hitting an RBI single in the seventh inning before being pinch-run for by Zach […]

Jose Altuve Hits Two-Run Homer Monday

Houston Astros second baseman/left fielder Jose Altuve had a nice game at the plate in Monday's 8-5 win over the Tigers. Batting second, Altuve went 2-for-4 with a single, a two-run home run, and three RBI. The 34-year-old turned on a sixth-inning Jack Flaherty fastball, launching it off the left-field signage to put the Astros […]

Charlie Condon Visiting A Hand Specialist On Monday

Colorado Rockies third base/outfield prospect Charlie Condon (wrist) will visit a hand specialist on Monday in Arizona and is looking to get cleared in order to begin strengthening exercises. If he does get clearance, there is a chance he can "return to action" by mid-to-late May if all goes to plan. The 2024 third-overall draft […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (4/29/25)

I'm back! I want to personally thank my colleagues at RotoBaller for covering for me in MLB and NBA last week while I took the family in the ol' front-wheel drive sleigh heading out to find the Griswold family Christmas tree! OK, we went to Florida. Anyway, after a fun vacation, it's back to business […]

When Will Shohei Ohtani, Ronald Acuna, Josh Lowe Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

We are starting to see several players finally get healthy. Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (hand) just returned from the injured list this past weekend, Cardinals catcher Ivan Herrera (knee) is nearing a return, and Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito (hamstring) is set to make his season debut on Wednesday against the Blue Jays. Three more players who could be […]

Kris Bryant To Have "Follow-Up Scans"

Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Kris Bryant (back) will have "follow-up scans" on his back after visiting with Dr. Robert Watkins on Monday, according to general manager Bill Schmidt. The result of Bryant's follow-up scans will guide the team through the next steps of Bryant's hopeful return. Bryant made it only 11 games with the Rockies in […]

Colton Cowser Not Cleared For Baseball Activities

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (thumb), who was moved to the 60-day injured list on Monday, has not been cleared for baseball activities but is doing better as he recovers from a fractured left thumb, according to MASN's Roch Kubatko. Cowser isn't expected to return from the IL until late May or early June, barring […]

Brandon Nimmo Has Career Game

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo put together an unbelievable performance against the Washington Nationals on Monday. Nimmo was quiet at the plate until blasting a three-run home run off Colin Poche in the sixth inning. He followed that up with a grand slam in the seventh inning. Nimmo wasn't done there as he smacked […]

Dairon Blanco Could Begin Rehab Assignment This Week

Kansas City Royals outfielder Dairon Blanco (Achilles) received a platelet-rich plasma injection on April 4 after his Achilles flared up on March 30. Blanco then ran the bases for the first time last Friday, and he could start a minor-league rehab assignment this week. The 32-year-old veteran is attempting to return from right-Achilles tendinopathy, which […]

Jake Fraley Scratched With Quad Contusion

Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (quadriceps) was scratched from Monday's starting lineup against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals with a right-quadriceps contusion. With Fraley out, Blake Dunn made the start in right field and was hitting in the eight-hole against Cardinals right-hander Andre Pallante. It sounds as though Fraley's injury isn't […]

Tommy Edman Resting On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman is not in the team's starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium. With Edman starting on the bench on Monday, veteran Miguel Rojas will start at second base and will bat ninth against Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera. Edman currently boasts a modest […]

Jake Fraley Scratched From Monday's Lineup

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Jake Fraley (undisclosed) was scratched from Monday's lineup with an undisclosed injury. Instead, Blake Dunn will get the nod in right field. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the team did not provide any information on why he was removed from the starting nine. Over his last four games, […]

Giancarlo Stanton Stays Back In New York

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that there are no new plans for outfielder/designated Giancarlo Stanton (elbows). Stanton stayed back in New York during the team's road trip to continue ramping up. The 35-year-old veteran power hitter took batting practice last Tuesday for the first time since he had several rounds of platelet-rich plasma […]

Cedric Mullins Feeling Better, Back In Monday's Lineup

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins (illness) is starting in center field and is hitting cleanup for Monday's series opener against the division-rival New York Yankees at Camden Yards. Mullins will face Yankees right-hander Will Warren, who he has never faced in his career. The 30-year-old outfielder didn't play in Sunday's series finale against the Detroit […]

Chandler Simpson Extends Hit Streak To Eight Games With Three-Hit Effort

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson went 3-for-4 with a walk, an RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Padres. The 24-year-old has been superb since his call-up from Triple-A, collecting a hit in each of his first eight games, going 12-for-30 (.400) with three stolen bases and […]

Braves Sign Eddie Rosario, Option Jarred Kelenic To Triple-A Gwinnett

Per the team, the Atlanta Braves have optioned outfielder Jarred Kelenic to the Triple-A Gwinnett Stripers and signed outfielder Eddie Rosario to a major-league contract in a corresponding move. Kelenic, a former first-round pick, hasn't gotten it going at the big-league level, and he's started 2025 incredibly poorly. Despite a hit in four of his […]

Nolan Jones The Only Source Of Offense Sunday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Nolan Jones went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in his team's 11-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox. He also drew a walk and struck out. It was Jones' first long ball of the season, and the three RBIs brought him up to five to match his run total. […]

Braden Montgomery Promoted To High-A

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Braden Montgomery is being promoted to High-A Winston-Salem. The White Sox selected Montgomery with the 12th pick in last year's draft, and he is already progressing through the White Sox system fairly quickly. The Texas A&M product opened the 2025 season with Low-A Kannapolis and needed just 18 games to […]

Roman Anthony Dealing With Foot Injury

Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Roman Anthony (foot) is dealing with a minor foot injury. The top prospect fouled a ball off his foot on Friday and was held out of action over the weekend. However, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic noted that the team does not anticipate him hitting the injured list. Fantasy managers […]

Matt Wallner Could Miss Most Of May

Minnesota Twins outfielder Matt Wallner (hamstring) could miss most of May due to his left hamstring strain. Team president Derek Falvey noted that the severity of his injury could keep him sidelined for the upcoming month. Wallner exited their contest on April 15 with this injury and was then placed on the 10-day injured list. […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Racks Up Five RBI In Rout Of Guardians

Boston Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela went 2-for-4 with a home run and five RBI in his team's 13-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday, adding a double and a sac fly. Rafaela hadn't collected an extra-base knock or driven in a run in over a week, so it was nice to see him […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who To Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 5)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 5 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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Players To Watch For The Week Ahead (April 28 - May 4)

Welcome back to my weekly Players to Watch for the Week Ahead series for 2025 as we look ahead to the week of April 28 - May 4. In this article, I'll look at players like Agustin Ramirez, Hunter Brown, Luke Weaver, and others. For those unfamiliar, I like to take a look around the league […]

Fantasy Baseball Frauds? Buy/Sell On Standout Performers Including Jorge Polanco, Jose Quintana, Austin Hays, Agustin Ramirez, more

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly fantasy baseball frauds and buys/sells article. Each week of the fantasy baseball season, we'll analyze players currently on hot streaks at the plate and on the mound. After identifying these players, we'll then determine if they are buys or sells in most fantasy leagues.  In this article, we will look at five […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Expert Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks For Today (4/28/25)

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 manageable six-game slate, and the currently live top-3 highest implied team totals are: Braves with 6.1, Los Angeles with 5.6, and New York with 5. This article will provide my […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/28/2025)

We have a small slate of games with 16 teams in action today, but there are a few spots that look intriguing, including the Braves at Coors Field and the Cardinals at Great American Ball Park. Keep in mind that home run props have a low probability, so make sure to only sprinkle a small […]

Andy Pages Homers In Four-Hit Game

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages went 4-for-5 with a homer and four RBI in a 9-2 win against the Pirates on Sunday. He has been on fire as of late, as this was his third straight game of three hits or more. He's now slashing .277/.355/.506 with five home runs, 11 RBI, 11 runs, […]

Brandon Marsh Removed Early During Rehab Game

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (hamstring) was hopeful to rejoin the big league club within the next week, but that plan might've changed. Marsh played six innings during a rehab game with Triple-A Lehigh Valley before being removed due to a right hamstring cramp. The plan is to re-evaluate Marsh on Monday, but this setback […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5 (April 28 - May 4)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 5 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of April 28 - May 4, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

Jarren Duran Collects Four Hits On Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran was seemingly unstoppable at the plate during Sunday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. This was a great series for Duran who went 3-for-9 with a walk, triple, and two RBI during the doubleheader on Saturday. He returned on Sunday and went 4-for-6 with three singles, a double, and one […]