Pete Crow-Armstrong Homers, Steals Two Bases

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong filled up the stat sheet on Wednesday, going 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, one run, and two stolen bases in a 7-6 win over the Dodgers. The youngster has been on fire as of late, as this is his second straight three-hit game and his fifth in his […]

Yanquiel Fernandez With Another Multi-Homer Game

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Yanquiel Fernandez went 3-for-6 with two home runs, four RBI, and two runs scored on Wednesday for Triple-A Albuquerque. The two home runs put him atop the minor-league leaderboard with a total of seven home runs, tied with the Athletics' Nick Kurtz, who is now in the major leagues. Fernandez has […]

Jake Mangum Exits Game With Groin Tightness

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jake Mangum (groin) left Wednesday's game in the fourth inning due to left groin tightness, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. He left the game after pulling up while running to first base. The extent of the injury isn't yet known, but more information will be available after […]

Rockies-Royals Rained Out On Wednesday

Out of an abundance of caution, the game on Wednesday night at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City between the Royals and Colorado Rockies has been postponed due to inclement weather and will be played as the second game of a traditional doubleheader on Thursday, starting at 1:10 pm CT. Veteran right-hander Michael Lorenzen was scheduled […]

Zach Eflin To Throw A Side Session Later This Week

Baltimore Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin (lat) will throw a side session on either Friday or Saturday, according to manager Brandon Hyde. Eflin has been cleared to throw off a mound this weekend for the first time since suffering a right-lat strain back on April 7. The 31-year-old might require several minor-league rehab starts after he […]

Chandler Simpson Sitting Out Versus Lefty

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The rookie outfielder will take a seat against southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez on Wednesday. Since being recalled, Simpson is hitting .333 with one RBI and two stolen bases in three games. He's worth an add in […]

Joc Pederson Taking A Seat Versus Southpaw

Texas Rangers outfielder Joc Pederson (rest) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Athletics. Unsurprisingly, Pederson will get the night off against a left-handed starting pitcher as he has historically struggled against southpaws. His absence will mean Jonah Heim takes over as the designated hitter while Kyle Higashioka will be […]

Leody Taveras Sitting Out On Wednesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Leody Taveras (rest) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Athletics. Taveras has been off to a slow start this season as he's slashing .197/.210/.246 with six RBI heading into Wednesday's game. That being said, the Rangers have decided to give Taveras the night off against left-hander […]

Seiya Suzuki Scratched On Wednesday With Wrist Soreness

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (wrist) has been scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field due to right-wrist soreness, according to the team. Suzuki is being considered day-to-day. Veteran Justin Turner will serve as the designated hitter and will bat third against Dodgers right-hander Ben […]

When Will Spencer Strider, Colton Cowser, Grayson Rodriguez Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

We're almost a month into the Major League Baseball season, and many fantasy teams are dealing with multiple injuries as they try to get their squads shaped up for the dog days of summer ahead. Some stars are still working their way to a season debut, others were hurt early in the season, and some […]

Cam Smith Absent From Astros Lineup

Houston Astros rookie outfielder Cam Smith will retreat to the bench for Wednesday's contest against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays at Daikin Park. With Smith getting a breather, Zach Dezenzo will start in right field and bat seventh against Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis. Smith will get a day of rest after starting each of […]

Kris Bryant Not Ready To Return

Colorado Rockies designated hitter Kris Bryant (back) did not join the team for their series from April 22-24 against the Kansas City Royals due to persistent back pain stemming from lumbar degenerative disc disease and instead stayed in Denver for treatment and rehab. Bryant originally landed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 13) […]

Willi Castro Not Playing On Wednesday

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Willi Castro (oblique) remains out of the starting nine on Wednesday evening when the Twins continue a series against the Chicago White Sox. Castro has been dealing with an oblique injury and has yet to return to the lineup since April 16. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the […]

Zac Veen Optioned to Triple-A

The Colorado Rockies have optioned outfield prospect Zac Veen to Triple-A Albuquerque. In a corresponding move, the team activated outfielder Brenton Doyle from the bereavement list. Veen has held a modest .118/.189/.235 slash line with one double and one home run across his first 12 games at the MLB level. Veen will look to find […]

Brenton Doyle Activated From Bereavement List

The Colorado Rockies have activated outfielder Brenton Doyle from the bereavement list. In a corresponding move, the Rockies designated outfielder Zac Veen to Triple-A Albuquerque. Doyle has been held out of the starting nine since April 10 due to a quadriceps injury, before hitting the bereavement list. However, he did take one at-bat on April […]

Kerry Carpenter Sitting Out Of Series Finale Against Padres

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter is sitting out of Wednesday's series finale against the visiting San Diego Padres. Carpenter missed the first game of the series on Monday due to a minor hamstring injury, but he returned in Tuesday's 2-0 loss to go 0-for-4. With a scheduled day off on Thursday, fantasy managers should expect […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (4/23/25)

We’ve got a juicy slate with all 30 teams in action, but we’re zeroing in on the 8-game main slate on DraftKings (7:00 PM ET) and the 10-game main slate on FanDuel (6:45 PM ET) with today's article. The pitching landscape is loaded with high-upside arms like Freddy Peralta and Logan Webb, but there are […]

Brent Rooker Pops Seventh Homer

Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker went 2-for-4 with a home run, walk, and an additional run scored in his team's 8-5 loss to the Texas Rangers on Tuesday. Rooker's seventh long ball of the season came off Rangers reliever Jacob Webb in the bottom of the eighth inning to cut the A's deficit to three, […]

Lawrence Butler Homers In A’s Loss To Rangers

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler was a bright spot for the Athletics in Tuesday’s 8–5 loss to the Rangers. He went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Tuesday’s defeat. His 419-foot blast in the third inning brought Oakland within one run before Texas pulled away with a four-run fifth inning. The homer […]

Tommy Edman Homers In Tuesday’s Extra-Inning Loss To Cubs

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder ​Tommy Edman continued his early-season power surge Tuesday, launching a three-run home run in the first inning of Tuesday’s 11-10 extra-inning loss to the Chicago Cubs. It was Edman's eighth home run of the season, already surpassing his total of six from last year. He also added a sacrifice fly and […]

Christian Yelich's Grand Slam Fuels Brewers' Blowout Victory

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich starred in Tuesday’s 11-3 blowout win over the San Francisco Giants. Yelich went 2-for-5 with a 407-foot grand slam in the sixth inning that broke the game open, giving the Brewers a 9-1 lead. He also doubled in the third, finishing the night with seven total bases and two runs […]

MLB DFS Stacking - Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Stacks Today (4/23/2025)

Winning tournament lineups in MLB DFS almost always contain some correlated plays from the same team. In DFS, we refer to loading up on one offense with four (FanDuel) or even five (DraftKings) players from the same lineup as "stacking." To create the winning lineup on any given night, you will have to have some […]

Bryan Reynolds Busy In Tuesday's Victory

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds went 3-for-5 with two runs, two RBI, and a walk during their 9-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday evening. Reynolds would hit three singles in this game. In the ninth inning, Reynolds would conclude his evening with a two-run single, which scored outfielder Tommy Pham and infielder […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 4 (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another installment of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 4 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we list the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players worth stashing in your leagues, including names like Spencer Strider, Ezequiel Tovar, Sean Manaea, and more. Whether managers had […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/23/2025)

We have a full slate of games, with some scheduled for the afternoon today, but we'll focus on the matchups at night to find our favorite home run props. Remember, with these bets, it's important to only use a smaller portion of your bankroll because of their low probability and inflated lines. The process of […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 4

As we head into the last week of April, the Prospect Promotion Incentive deadline has passed, and the next notable date is the Super-2 threshold, which is expected to be on May 9. That's not to say we won't see prospect promotions happen between now and then, but it might be a couple of weeks […]

Kyle Tucker Tallies Three Hits, Launches Home Run No. 7

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker continued his impressive start to the campaign on Tuesday evening as he went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and two stolen bases during their victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the opening frame, Tucker would hit a single to center field, swipe second base, and score on […]

Aaron Judge Tallies Four Hits On Tuesday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 4-for-4 with a double, a run, and a stolen base during their 3-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday evening. Judge would hit his double in the sixth inning and would score on a Paul Goldschmidt sacrifice fly. He would tally his third single of the game […]

Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 4 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The 2025 Minor League Baseball season is in full swing. During last week's action, there were plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances throughout Minor League Baseball. Monitoring the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far is imperative. The players listed here are coming off dominant weeks and […]

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 […]