Jackson Merrill Placed on Seven-Day Concussion Injured List

The San Diego Padres announced that they have placed outfielder Jackson Merrill (head) on the seven-day concussion injured list. The team selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Trenton Brooks from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Merrill had to leave the Padres' game early on Saturday after he was shaken up on a stolen base […]

Nick Castellanos Blasts Grand Slam

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos hit a grand slam in Sunday's 11-4 win against the Blue Jays. It was his seventh home run of the season and his first since June 4th. The 33-year-old is now slashing .279/.322/.428 with seven home runs, 36 RBI, and 31 runs this season. The slugger's home run pace has […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Collects Four Hits in Win

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. was a tough out at the plate during Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Tatis struck out during his first at-bat, but the D-Backs were unable to get him out again. Tatis crushed the ball all over the park as he went 4-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI, […]

Nick Mariano's Week 12 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. I know some of you are getting tired and want to take the summer weekends easy, but don't forget to set yourself up for success on the (virtual) diamond. Whether you're trying to balance your head-to-head squads for weak categories or addressing roto vulnerabilities, […]

Eddie Rosario Released by Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Eddie Rosario has opted out of his minor league deal and has been released on Sunday. Rosario only lasted a few weeks with the Brewers before deciding to head back into free agency. Rosario has only played in a handful of games this season between his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers […]

Tyler Soderstrom Resting on Sunday

Athletics first baseman/outfielder Tyler Soderstrom is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. This is a rare rest day for Soderstrom who has played in every game since May 5. Soderstrom was off to a fantastic start to the season, but he has slowed down lately. JJ Bleday […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12 (June 16 - June 22)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 12 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of June 16 - June 22, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

Evan Carter Starting on Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Evan Carter (writ) is back in the starting nine on Sunday when the Rangers conclude a series against the Chicago White Sox. Carter was removed from Friday's game after suffering a wrist injury. While he was not expected to return this weekend, he was able to progress enough to get the nod […]

Luis Robert Jr. Scratched with Thumb Soreness

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (thumb) was scratched from Sunday's lineup due to thumb soreness. Instead, the White Sox will give Michael Taylor the starting nod in center field. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Robert's status leading up to their next game on Tuesday evening against the St. Louis Cardinals. Over his […]

Byron Buxton Scratched from Sunday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (elbow) was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup when they concluded a series against the Houston Astros. Buxton was pulled from Saturday's contest after being hit by a pitch in the elbow. While he was initially in Sunday's lineup, the team will opt to exercise caution and give him an […]

Kyle Tucker Resting on Sunday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker retreats to the bench for a rest day on Sunday against the division-rival Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field. It will be only the third time all season that Tucker finds himself on the bench to start the game. Seiya Suzuki is in right field and is batting third, while Justin […]

Chandler Simpson - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Unlike many players currently in the minor leagues, Chandler Simpson has proven he can be a valuable fantasy player at the MLB level. In his time in the majors, he hit .285 with 19 stolen bases in 35 games. Unfortunately, being a valuable fantasy player […]

Colby Thomas - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: The A's continue to lose, and Colby Thomas continues to hit homers in Triple-A. The A's just got swept by the Angels, bringing their record to 26-44. While plays like Denzel Clarke's HR robbery can generate a spark for a team, the A's might need […]

Chase DeLauter - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 12)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Chase DeLauter has been one of the most snake-bitten prospects in the minors. When he's on the field, he's shown tremendous upside, but he hasn't been on the field a lot. He didn't play at all in 2022 after getting drafted in the first round […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Chase Burns, Cade Horton, Colby Thomas

As we approach the halfway point of the campaign, fantasy managers have seen several high-end prospects get the call to the major leagues. This past week, both Jacob Misiorowski and Roman Anthony got the call to the big leagues and have already begun to make an impact. In this piece, we will look at two […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Roman Anthony, Brady House, Chase DeLauter

Fantasy managers have seen several high-end prospects become league winners once they get the call to the majors. Last season, Paul Skenes and James Wood were must-start players as soon as they got the call, and likely helped fantasy managers bring home the championship. In this piece, we will analyze the top prospect in baseball […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 12 (June 16 - June 22)

It is time to place our FAAB bids for Week 12 of the fantasy baseball season. This week, we take a look at several top prospects who recently got the call to the big leagues. In addition, the 2022 NL batting title champion is back and is hitting for power. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 12)

This week's Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire recommendations are an exciting bunch of players. We have some crafty veterans, younger upside players, and even some saves for those of you lacking in that area. The players below are all under 40 percent rostered in Yahoo! leagues. Some of them might already be rostered in your leagues, […]

Outfield Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 12 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my Week 12 fantasy baseball outfielder waiver wire pickups, which focus on games from June 16 to June 22 of the 2025 MLB season. There are 12 teams with seven-game schedules this week, featuring the Athletics, Orioles, Rockies, Astros, Angels, Dodgers, Marlins, Yankees, Phillies, Padres, Rays, and Nationals. The focus of […]

Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer Sitting on Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony and infielder Marcelo Mayer are not in Sunday's lineup when they face Yankee left-hander Max Fried. Anthony has only made one start against a left-hander since joining the major league roster. While Anthony could ultimately earn a full-time role in the Boston lineup, it appears the Red Sox are […]

Byron Buxton Starting on Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (elbow) is in Sunday's lineup when the Twins conclude a series against the Houston Astros. Buxton was removed from Saturday's game after being hit by a pitch, but was able to avoid a serious injury. This afternoon, Buxton will cover center field and will bat at the top of the […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 11)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 11 of the 2025 MLB season. By now, we have a pretty good idea of what our teams are and where we might need to augment our statistical categories. Injuries have begun to take their toll on many teams, and […]

Konnor Griffin Hits First Home Run at High-A in Three-Hit Game

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop/outfield prospect Konnor Griffin went 3-for-4 on Saturday for High-A Greensboro, including his first home run at that level. The left-handed hitter also walked once, tallying two RBI and four runs scored along with two stolen bases in the contest. The 19-year-old has recorded a hit in each of his first five games […]

Shohei Ohtani Blasts Two Homers in Win

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has been off to a slow start in June but came ready to swing the bat on Saturday. Ohtani kicked off the game with a leadoff home run in the first inning. He would later hit another solo home run in the sixth inning. Ohtani finished the night 2-for-3 […]

Anthony Santander Not Hitting Yet

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander (shoulder) has not been cleared to swing the bat yet, according to the team's manager John Schneider. Santander has been throwing the baseball, but hasn't progressed to hitting yet. The 30-year-old has been sidelined since late May due to left shoulder inflammation. He did receive a PRP injection in […]

Jackson Merrill Removed Early on Saturday

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (head) was removed early from Saturday's contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks with a possible concussion. Merrill suffered an apparent head injury while attempting to steal second base in the seventh inning. He was on the ground for a while before exiting with the trainers. He went 1-for-3 with a […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/15/2025)

It's Father's Day, so I'll send a special shout-out to the rest of the dads out there who are holding it down and raising those kids right! It's also a great day for Major League Baseball and some home run props. Let's see which hitters might ask the opposing pitcher, "Who's your daddy?" after launching […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/15/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have another full Sunday slate of MLB action to analyze. On the pitching side, we have several high-end pitchers taking the bump who will be popular choices in DFS competitions. For hitters, the Los Angeles Angels and the Atlanta Braves could be poised to light up the scoreboard in their respective […]

Giancarlo Stanton Likely Returning Early Next Week

New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) is expected to return to the lineup during the team's series against the Los Angeles Angels, according to manager Aaron Boone. That series starts Monday, but Boone said it's up in the air as to whether he returns in the first game or the second game on […]

Cedric Mullins Smacks Two-Run Blast on Saturday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins hit a clutch two-run homer in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Mullins' homer gave the Orioles a 5-4 lead in the sixth inning, and they wouldn't relinquish it. The veteran outfielder also singled to give himself a two-hit day. Mullins has cooled down after an extremely hot […]