Nathan Church Called Up from Triple-A Memphis for Debut

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Nathan Church has been called up from Triple-A Memphis for his major league debut. The Cardinals' 14th-ranked prospect has hit well all season, including a .336 batting average at Double-A Springfield before earning a promotion to Triple-A at the beginning of June. The 25-year-old slashed .332/.396/.517 with seven home runs […]

Victor Scott II Placed on 10-Day Injured List

The St. Louis Cardinals have placed outfielder Victor Scott II (ankle) on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left ankle and promoted outfielder Nathan Church from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move. It's no surprise that Scott will miss time after injuring his ankle in a 12-8 loss to the New York Yankees on […]

Cody Bellinger Returns to Lineup on Sunday

New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger (illness) is back in the lineup on Sunday after missing Saturday's 12-8 win over the St. Louis Cardinals with an illness. Bellinger will play right field and hit cleanup in a meeting with Cardinals starter Miles Mikolas. The 30-year-old is mired in a slump this month, having gone 7-for-50 […]

Jake Fraley Designated for Assignment

The Cincinnati Reds announced that they have designated outfielder Jake Fraley (knee) for assignment. The team recalled outfielder Will Benson from Triple-A Louisville to take his roster spot. Fraley hyperextended his right knee on a defensive error in left field during a loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Although he checked out OK after […]

Otto Kemp Optioned to Triple-A

The Philadelphia Phillies optioned infielder/outfielder Otto Kemp to Triple-A Lehigh Valley before Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. Philadelphia made the move to clear room for the return of third baseman Alec Bohm (ribs) from the 10-day injured list. The 25-year-old Kemp has provided defensive versatility with double-digit appearances in left field and at both […]

Yordan Alvarez to Begin Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Houston Astros designated hitter/outfielder Yordan Alvarez (hand) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Christi on Tuesday, manager Joe Espada told reporters. Alvarez has made a slow recovery from a fractured right hand that has shelved him since May 2. There's finally light at the end of the tunnel for the star slugger, though, […]

Colton Cowser Activated, Hitting Fifth on Sunday

The Baltimore Orioles announced that they have reinstated outfielder Colton Cowser (head) from the seven-day concussion injured list. He'll play center field and hit fifth Sunday against Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier. Cowser, who last played Aug. 6, will try to get back on track after going 3-for-20 with one RBI, 11 strikeouts, and one […]

Cody Freeman Called Up and Starting for Rangers on Sunday

The Texas Rangers recalled infield/outfield prospect Cody Freeman from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, and he will start at third base and bat eighth in the series finale against the hosting Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Jose Berrios. Freeman will get the nod at the hot corner with Josh Jung taking a day off, but […]

Blake Perkins Reinstated and Starting on Sunday

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Sunday that they reinstated outfielder Blake Perkins from the bereavement list and optioned outfielder Steward Berroa to Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move. Perkins is starting in center field and is batting sixth for Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds and left-hander Andrew Abbott. The 28-year-old Perkins missed […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20 (August 18 - August 24)

The season might be winding down, but our coverage of fantasy baseball remains among the best in the industry! I've been recommending hitters to stream off the wire all season long, and I'm not about to stop now, when it matters the most! Our hitter streamers fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters […]

Ryan Waldschmidt Homers Twice on Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt continued to impress at Double-A Amarillo on Saturday, going 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs, three RBI, and two runs scored for the Sod Poodles. It was the third straight game with a home run and fourth straight multi-hit contest for the D-backs' second-ranked prospect, who is 16-for-30 […]

Theo Gillen Hits the Injured List With Broken Finger

Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Theo Gillen (finger) was placed on the Single-A seven-day injured list on Saturday with a broken middle finger on his left hand. It appears to have happened on an attempted steal during Single-A Charleston's game on August 14. This will be the second time this season that Gillen will hit […]

When Is Dylan Beavers Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 21 Update)

Prior to their contest on Saturday evening against the Houston Astros, the Baltimore Orioles opted to promote their top outfield prospect Dylan Beavers. During the minor league regular season, Beavers has been one of the most productive outfield hitters at the Triple-A level and was finally rewarded with a long-awaited promotion. Should fantasy managers look […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 20)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 20 of the 2025 MLB season. We are in the thick of it now, and seasons can be won or lost with our waiver wire additions. We are halfway into August now. Ratio categories can still be helped with good […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/17/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Happy Sunday! We have a jam-packed nine-game slate to break down, which means we will have to do an even deeper dive to make sure we are targeting the best matchups. On the hitting side, we will be the Cleveland Guardians in a prime spot to light up the scoreboard. On the […]

Denzel Clarke Suffers Setback

Athletics outfielder Denzel Clarke (hip) suffered a setback while on a rehab assignment on Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. The Athletics will re-evaluate Clarke, who had just begun his Triple-A rehab on Friday. The 25-year-old landed on the 10-day injured list with a right adductor strain on July 21, and this setback should keep […]

Victor Scott II Exits Early With Sprained Ankle

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II (ankle) sprained his left ankle and had to leave early on Saturday against the New York Yankees, John Denton of MLB.com reports. Scott suffered the injury trying to rob Aaron Judge of a home run in the third inning. He stayed in the game and played through the […]

Kyle Stowers Heads to Injured List With Left-Side Strain

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers (side) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Stowers was reportedly held out on Saturday as a precaution, but manager Clayton McCullough announced he's going to the shelf due to a Grade 1 left side strain. This is the type of injury that is going to take several […]

Josh Lowe Scratched from Saturday's Lineup

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe (oblique) was scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the San Francisco Giants. He was originally penciled in to play right field, but will now head to the bench due to oblique tightness. For now, fantasy managers can consider Lowe as day-to-day, but oblique issues often […]

Yordan Alvarez Takes Live At-Bats on Saturday

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (hand) was able to take eight live at-bats in West Palm Beach on Saturday. Now, Alvarez will return to Houston on Sunday to determine the next steps in his rehab process. Alvarez has been sidelined since early May due to a fractured hand. That being said, Alvarez is likely going […]

Cody Bellinger Absent from Saturday's Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger (illness) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. At first, Bellinger appeared to be getting a routine rest day which he certainly needed given his current slump at the plate. Now, it's being reported that Bellinger is absent from the lineup […]

Cody Bellinger, Giancarlo Stanton Sitting on Saturday

New York Yankees outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger and designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton are out of the lineup Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Jasson Dominguez will play left field and hit fifth in a meeting with right-hander Sonny Gray, while Ben Rice will handle first base and bat second. Aaron Judge still isn't ready to […]

Javier Baez Not in Lineup on Saturday

Detroit Tigers outfielder/shortstop Javier Baez is out of the lineup for a meeting with the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. Wenceel Perez will play center field and hit sixth against right-hander Zebby Matthews, and Trey Sweeney will handle shortstop and bat eighth. After recording an ugly .426 OPS in July, Baez has rebounded with an .830 […]

Brendan Donovan Remains Out on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan (foot/groin) remains out of the lineup on Saturday against the New York Yankees. It's the second straight off night for Donovan, who is dealing with lingering pain in his left foot that has led to groin soreness. However, manager Oli Marmol has expressed confidence that Donovan will not […]

Kyle Stowers Out Saturday With Left-Side Tightness

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers (side) is out of the lineup Saturday against the Boston Red Sox with tightness in his left side, manager Clayton McCullough told reporters. There's no indication that Stowers will require a stint on the 10-day injured list, as McCullough said he's sitting Saturday as a precaution. While Stowers has slumped […]

Nick Castellanos Sitting on Saturday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos is out of the lineup against the Washington Nationals and right-hander Cade Cavalli on Saturday. Max Kepler will take over in right field in Castellanos' place and hit seventh. The 33-year-old Castellanos is mired in a horrible slump, having gone 25-for-138 (.181) with five home runs, 15 RBI, and 36:4 […]

James Outman Recalled

The Minnesota Twins have recalled outfielder James Outman from Triple-A St. Paul. He'll take the roster spot of outfielder Alan Roden (thumb), who went on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a sprained left thumb. Outman will join the Twins for the first time since the organization acquired him from the Los Angeles Dodgers […]

Alan Roden Placed on 10-Day Injured List

The Minnesota Twins announced that they have placed outfielder Alan Roden (thumb) on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left thumb and recalled fellow outfielder James Outman from Triple-A St. Paul. The Twins scratched Roden from their lineup on Friday, and now he'll miss at least a week and a half because of the […]

Konnor Griffin Continues To Shine, Steals Two Bags

Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin stayed hot Friday, going 1-for-3 with a single, a run scored, and two stolen bases. The 19-year-old now has 58 steals on the season across two levels and continues to flash his five-tool skill set. Since his promotion to High-A Greensboro, Griffin is slashing .319/.429/.508 with seven home runs in […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 21 - Redraft Leagues (2025)

It's August 15, which means that we're 45 days away from the end of the MLB regular season. Teams can now call up their top prospects while maintaining their prospect eligibility going into next season (presuming they don't allow them to go over the at-bats or innings-pitched threshold). I expect (and am hopeful) that we'll […]