Stuart Fairchild Transferred to the 60-Day IL

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Stuart Fairchild (oblique) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Thursday. Fairchild has been on the IL since July 23 with a strained right oblique. The 29-year-old has not yet resumed baseball activities since then and would be eligible to return from the IL the last week of the season. […]

Taylor Trammell Heads to Injured List

Houston Astros outfielder Taylor Trammell (neck, concussion) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday. Trammell will head to the shelf due to a cervical muscle strain that he suffered during Wednesday's contest. It's also worth noting that Trammell remains in the concussion protocol as well. He's currently with the team for their series […]

Evan Carter Exits Early on Thursday

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (hand) was forced to make an early exit from Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Carter suffered a hand injury when he was hit by a pitch during the seventh inning on Thursday. He remained in the game, but was eventually lifted for a defensive replacement. He finished this […]

Wilyer Abreu Goes on Injured List With Calf Injury

The Boston Red Sox are placing outfielder Wilyer Abreu (calf) on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a calf injury, sources tell Mass Live's Chris Cotillo. Abreu injured his right calf in Sunday's series finale against the Miami Marlins and will now be forced to miss a little more time. In a corresponding move, […]

Jhostynxon Garcia Headed to the Big Leagues

Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia continued his quick rise through Boston's ranks on Thursday, which culminated in his expected promotion to the big-league club from Triple-A Worcester. Boston's third-ranked prospect began 2025 at Double-A, and after 33 games there, he earned a promotion to Worcester, where the right-handed slugger slashed .303/.367/.564 with 17 […]

Jeff McNeil Out With Shoulder Soreness

New York Mets infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil (shoulder) is dealing with right-shoulder soreness, which bothers him mostly when he's throwing, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. It's the reason why McNeil is not in Thursday's starting lineup against the division-rival Washington Nationals. Brett Baty is starting at second base and will bat sixth against Nationals left-hander MacKenzie […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects Stash List: Ready to Make a Splash for Redraft Leagues (Week 22)

Welcome, friends, to the 2025 MLB season, and my weekly article about fantasy baseball prospects to stash heading into Week 22. Who are the top prospects you need to know for redraft leagues? We are back on our hot streak of predicting prospects getting the call, with at least one player in 12 of the […]

Jackson Merrill Missing Series Finale Against Giants

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (ankle) will sit out of Thursday's series finale against the division-rival San Francisco Giants at Petco Park. Ramon Laureano will get another start in center field and will bat seventh against Giants right-hander Justin Verlander. Merrill will end up missing the entire four-game series against the Gigantes due to […]

Brandon Nimmo Out Against Nationals

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) will take a seat for Thursday's divisional clash against the Washington Nationals in D.C. Tyrone Taylor will get the nod in left field and will hit seventh in the batting order against Nationals left-hander MacKenzie Gore. Nimmo will be left out of the starting lineup after leaving Tuesday's […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/21/25)

Thursday is usually a slow day for MLB, but I, for one, am pumped for this weekend. My Yankees start a crucial four-game series against the Red Sox, and this looks like just the series to reignite the rivalry. Hopefully, you got some pieces of the Yankee HR onslaught for DFS, as they hit 13 […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Risers, Fallers, and Buys/Sells - Chris Clegg's Outlooks for Week 21

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my dynasty fantasy baseball risers, fallers, and buys/sells for Week 21 of the 2025 MLB season. We are in the final stretch of the season. Whether you are in contention to win your dynasty league or out of it, there is still work to be done to improve your team for now […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 21 (2025)

Welcome to another week of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 21 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we provide you with the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players rostered in less than 65% of leagues worth stashing in your leagues, including names like Jacob Wilson, Tylor […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Bryce Eldridge, Mick Abel, Justin Crawford

In the second half, it is crucial to target high upside players as they could be the difference between you winning and losing your fantasy baseball league. Last season, Junior Caminero flashed high power upside as soon as he earned the call late in the season. In this piece, we will take a look at […]

Week 21 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Colby Thomas, Dylan Beavers, Nolan McLean, Dalton Varsho, Francisco Alvarez, more

We're here once again to help prepare you for another week of the waiver wire and have updated our top 100 hitter and pitcher list for Week 21 of the MLB season -- August 18th - August 24th. Find out where key players such as Colby Thomas, Dylan Beavers, Nolan McLean, Dalton Varsho, Francisco Alvarez, […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/21/2025)

We have a nine-game MLB slate on Thursday, which is a massive slate compared to recent Thursday slates. We have some good hitting weather in Coors Field and Tampa Bay, which are two of the best parks in the big leagues to go home run hunting. We will do our best to exploit good matchups […]

Spencer Jones Blasts Homer Wednesday

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones went 1-for-4 with a solo home run against Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday. Jones got the scoring started in the game with a 443-foot blast off starter Alek Manoag in the top of the first inning. It was the lefty slugger's second home run of August after he belted […]

Kyle Tucker Played Through Hairline Fracture in Hand

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (hand) suffered a hairline fracture on the top of his right hand in a June 1 game against the Cincinnati Reds, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Manager Craig Counsell confirmed Rogers' report on Wednesday night, but he said Tucker is now healthy. While the initial belief was that Tucker […]

Enrique Hernandez Starting Rehab Assignment on Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Enrique Hernandez (elbow) is beginning a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports. Manager Dave Roberts said it's "feasible" that Hernandez could rejoin the Dodgers at some point next week. The team has gone more than a month without the 33-year-old utility […]

Brandon Nimmo Day-to-Day With Neck Stiffness

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) is day-to-day after leaving the team's 5-4 loss to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday with neck stiffness, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. The Mets pulled Nimmo and put Starling Marte in left field in the bottom of the third inning. Nimmo has battled occasional discomfort in his […]

Jackson Merrill Could Land on 10-Day Injured List

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (ankle) was out of the lineup for the third straight game on Wednesday as a result of a left-ankle strain. Merrill suffered the injury last Friday and has been out of commission since he left Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers early. While the Padres have avoided placing […]

Jose Siri to Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week

New York Mets outfielder Jose Siri (tibia) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment next week. The 30-year-old fouled a ball off his left shin back in April, fracturing his left tibia, limiting him to 10 games this season. Based on the amount of time he has missed, Siri is likely to need multiple rehab […]

Jonny DeLuca Resumes Running Progression

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Jonny DeLuca (hamstring) has resumed a running progression. This is Deluca's second stint on the injured list, with the first being due to a shoulder injury. The Rays fully anticipate that DeLuca will return by the end of the season, and the fact that he's already running again is proof to […]

Jackson Merrill Remains Out on Wednesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (ankle) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the San Francisco Giants. This marks the third game in a row that Merrill has missed due to an ankle injury. He tweaked his left ankle over the weekend, but it doesn't sound like he'll require a […]

Josh Lowe Returning on Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (oblique) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees. Lowe will return to the mix after missing each of the last three games due to right oblique tightness. The 27-year-old has been struggling at the plate this month, so maybe a few […]

Taylor Trammell Carted Off After Crashing Into Outfield Wall

Houston Astros outfielder Taylor Trammell (undisclosed) was carted off the field during Wednesday's contest against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park after hitting the wall hard while pursuing a triple by Dillon Dingler, according to Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. Trammell tried to walk off the field with help but couldn't make it and […]

Max Clark Exits Early on Tuesday With Apparent Hand Injury

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark (hand) exited Tuesday's game for Double-A Erie after a swing-and-miss on a pitch during his at-bat in the third inning. The Tigers' second-ranked prospect left with the trainer after having his hand examined. No official word has been given on the specifics of the injury, however, he is absent […]

Oneil Cruz Ramping Up his Activities

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (concussion) has been ramping up his activities of late, according to senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk. However, Cruz still isn't ready to come off the seven-day concussion list. "He's making progress and he's improving and he's feeling a lot better," Tomczyk said. The 26-year-old went on the seven-day […]

Jorge Mateo to Begin Rehab Assignment on Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles infielder/outfielder Jorge Mateo (elbow/hamstring) will begin a Triple-A rehab assignment on Wednesday. Mateo originally went on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his left elbow on June 7, but after straining his left hamstring in a rehab game on June 29, the team moved him to the 60-day IL. If he completes […]

Josh Lowe Expects to Return Wednesday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (oblique) expects to rejoin the team's lineup on Wednesday against the New York Yankees. "I'm good to go," said Lowe, who has been out since last Friday with tightness in his right oblique. Lowe seemed to break out in 2023 with a .292/.335/.500 line, 20 homers, 83 RBI, 71 […]

Dominic Canzone Out Again on Wednesday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dominic Canzone (wrist/hand) is taking a seat for the second straight game on Wednesday. Dylan Moore will play right field in Canzone's place and hit eighth against Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo. Canzone hasn't played since he left Monday's 12-7 loss to the Phillies after suffering a bruised left arm on a […]