Tyler O'Neill Throws Monday, Sept. 1 Return Up in the Air

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (wrist) started baseball activities, including throwing, on Monday and was almost pain-free, per MASN's Roch Kubatko. O'Neill was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to August 6 with right wrist inflammation. The 30-year-old said he wasn't sure if he would be ready to return on his September 1 date […]

Jorge Soler to Continue Testing for Lower-Back Inflammation

Los Angeles Angels manager Ray Montgomery said Monday that outfielder Jorge Soler (back) will continue to receive testing after being placed on the injured list for lower back inflammation. This is the 33-year-old's second stint on the IL this season due to back issues. Montgomery said that Soler does not have a timetable for his […]

Dominic Canzone Hit By Pitch Monday, X-Rays Negative

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dominic Canzone (wrist/hand) exited Monday's 12-7 loss to the Phillies after getting hit by a pitch in his right wrist/hand in the seventh inning. He stayed in to run the bases but was replaced defensively in the eighth inning by Luke Raley. Canzone went 1-for-2 with a single and a strikeout before […]

Game 2 of Brewers-Cubs on Monday Postponed

The second game of a doubleheader on Tuesday at Wrigley Field between the Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs has been postponed by rain, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. The two teams will play a split doubleheader on Tuesday. Right-hander Chad Patrick was scheduled to make the start in Game 2 for the Brewers and […]

Jackson Merrill Starting on the Bench on Monday

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (ankle) is not in the team's starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the division-rival San Francisco Giants at Petco Park. Bryce Johnson will make the start in center field and will bat ninth against Giants left-hander Robbie Ray. Merrill initially tweaked his left ankle coming out of the […]

Kyle Tucker to Get Multiple Days Off

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said that struggling outfielder Kyle Tucker will get multiple days off and will sit out of Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers. Tucker went 0-for-4 in the Game 1 loss at Wrigley Field and has a 57 percent ground-ball rate this month. He's in need of […]

Luis Guanipa Hits Single-A Injured List Again

Atlanta Braves outfield prospect Luis Guanipa (undisclosed) was placed on the Single-A 7-day injured list on Monday. It's unfortunate news for a player who missed two months earlier this season due to injury and who was in the midst of an eight-game hit streak, hitting .293 in the 26 games since coming off the IL […]

Willson Contreras, Lars Nootbaar Playing on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras (foot) and outfielder Lars Nootbaar (cramps) are both in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener on the road against the Miami Marlins and right-hander Eury Perez. Contreras is at first and is batting cleanup, while Nootbaar is in right field and will hit leadoff. Contreras will return […]

Rob Refsnyder on the Injured List With Oblique Strain

The Boston Red Sox announced on Monday that they placed outfielder Rob Refsnyder (oblique) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Aug. 15) with a left-oblique strain and recalled infielder/outfielder Nate Eaton from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. The team also designated catcher Ali Sanchez for assignment. Given the nature of Refsnyder's injury, it's […]

Wilyer Abreu Plans to Return Thursday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu (calf) is likely to miss the team's two-game series against the Baltimore Orioles as he deals with tightness in his right calf. It doesn't appear Abreu will land on the 10-day injured list, though, as he plans to return to the lineup on Thursday to start a four-game set […]

Isaac Collins Reinstated From Paternity List

The Milwaukee Brewers announced that they have reinstated outfielder Isaac Collins (personal) from the paternity list and optioned infielder Tyler Black to Triple-A Nashville. Collins is back after missing the Brewers' weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds, but he is not in the lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader versus the Chicago Cubs on […]

Brendan Donovan to Sit Out Again on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman/outfielder Brendan Donovan (foot/groin) will sit out Monday's series opener against the Miami Marlins, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Donovan hasn't played since last Wednesday as he continues to deal with pain in his left foot that has caused soreness in his groin. The Cardinals do not intend […]

Yordan Alvarez Could Return This Weekend

Houston Astros designated hitter/outfielder Yordan Alvarez (hand) has a chance to return from the 60-day injured list later this week, according to general manager Dana Brown. Alvarez, out since May 2 with a fractured right hand, will begin a rehab assignment at the Double-A level on Tuesday. He'll get Wednesday off and then try to […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 21)

We've reached the point in the season where the word "grind" takes on extra meaning. We've been setting lineups, making trades, and scouring the waiver wire for nearly five months now, and fantasy football has crept into the picture for some of you. But staying diligent with your teams and staying on top of the […]

Nick Mariano's Week 21 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The back nine in August means that the final month of the season is on the horizon. Are you setting yourself up for success with how you're allocating roster space and speculative bench stashes? We can present you with the players and their skill […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 21 (August 18 - August 24)

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! With another week of MLB action in the books, it's time to place some more FAAB bids. If you missed out on one of the "new" closers following the wild trade deadline, don't fret, because we have a potential league-winner available in 60% of leagues. On the hitting side, we saw the […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 21 (August 18 - August 24)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 21 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of August 18 - August 24, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Spencer Jones, Mick Abel, Dylan Beavers

Fantasy managers have seen many high-end prospects get the call to the major leagues and make an immediate impact this season. For example, several top pitchers like Chase Burns have flashed high strike potential while Nick Kurtz has shown elite power production. In this piece, we will look at a top prospect who recently earned […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/18/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! It's time to start the new work week with a full slate of new series as Major League Baseball continues a busy month of August. Both FanDuel and DraftKings split the 12 games on the schedule for under the lights into two slates. Four games are on the early slate, starting just […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/18/2025)

Home run props are back in my life, and it's a beautiful thing! I've been on a roll lately, identifying at least two correct home run calls in each of my last three articles. However, today is going to be my biggest challenge yet. To start, I am only selecting four picks instead of five. […]

Drew Gilbert Hits First Career MLB Home Run

San Francisco Giants outfield prospect Drew Gilbert went 2-for-4 with his first-career home run during their victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday afternoon. Gilbert would hit a solo shot in the seventh inning off Tampa Bay relief pitcher Mason Englert. Before Sunday's two-hit effort, Gilbert got off to a slow start in the […]

Charlie Condon Goes Deep on Sunday

Colorado Rockies first base/outfield prospect Charlie Condon continued to stay hot in the batter's box on Sunday. Facing Double-A Harrisburg, the former third overall pick went 1-for-2 with a home run and a walk. Since the start of the month, Condon has held a strong .288/.422/.500 line with a .922 OPS, three doubles and two […]

Lars Nootbaar Exits Early with Muscle Cramping

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (cramping) was pulled from the game after seven innings in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Yankees. While it was initially concerning, it turned out that he was just experiencing muscle cramping, reports Derrick Goold of The St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He was 3-for-4 in the game before being replaced by […]

Jackson Merrill Nursing Sore Ankle

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (ankle) left Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Dodgers in the fourth inning due to a sore ankle, reports Bob Scanlan of Bally Sports San Diego. He twisted his left ankle while running out of the box during Saturday's game, and it ultimately didn't heal to a point where the […]

Alan Roden Transferred to 60-Day Injured List, Out for Season

The Minnesota Twins announced that they have transferred outfielder Alan Roden (thumb) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL. With Roden having landed on the shelf with a sprained left thumb on Friday, the move to the 60-day IL brings his season to an end. Acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays at the […]

Victor Mesa Jr. Activated from Triple-A Injured List

Miami Marlins outfield prospect Victor Mesa Jr. (undisclosed) was activated from the Triple-A Jacksonville 7-day injured list on Sunday. The cause for the injured list stint was not disclosed, but hamstring issues bothered him earlier in the year and could have persisted. Regardless, it appears he's fully recovered and will be back in action for the Jumbo […]

Wilyer Abreu Leaves Early With Calf Tightness

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu (calf) left a 5-3 loss to the Miami Marlins early on Sunday with tightness in his right calf. Abreu made a big impact before exiting, going 2-for-3 with a homer, two RBI, and two runs scored. The Red Sox brought third baseman Alex Bregman off the bench to fill […]

Jhostynxon Garcia Tallies Four Hits, Four RBI on Saturday

Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia tallied a four-hit night on Saturday, going 4-for-4 with four RBI and a run scored for Triple-A Worcester. Boston's third-ranked prospect (MLB No. 78) is now 8-for-14 (.571) with a double, a home run, six RBI, and five runs scored over his last three games, and is now slashing .292/.366/.520 […]

Chase DeLauter Resuming Baseball Activities

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter (hand) has resumed baseball activities after undergoing hamate fracture incision surgery on July 23. The Guardians' second-ranked prospect was hitting well at Triple-A before the injury, but the recovery timeline ends his season in all likelihood. The former first-round draft pick was hitting .278 at Columbus with five home […]

Josh Lowe Remains Sidelined on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (oblique) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. This comes a day after Lowe was scratched ahead of Saturday's contest due to oblique tightness. The organization is hopeful to avoid a stint on the injured list, but oblique issues sometimes are […]