Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results - Part 13

We're onto the 13th edition of our Fantasy Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs analysis. How much luck have the expected stats given you? Or is the number 13 less of a sign of luck and more of a sign of the gloominess and darkness that negative regression brings with it? Only time (and xwOBA, I […]

Lazaro Montes Breaks Out of Power Slump

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes was able to break out of his power slump on Thursday evening during their contest against Double-A Northwest Arkansas. In this contest, Montes went 2-for-4 at the plate with a round-tripper, two RBI, and a walk. Over his last nine games, Montes carried a low .176/.263/.206 line with one […]

Kevin Alcantara Stays Hot with Another Home Run

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Kevin Alcantara stayed hot at the plate on Thursday as he went 2-for-3 with a double and a home run in their contest against Worcester. Over his last six games, the No. 75-ranked prospect in baseball on MLB.com has posted an elite .261/.393/.739 slash line with two doubles and three home […]

Jhostynxon Garcia Snaps Skid with Three-Hit Night

Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Jhostynxon Garcia was able to snap his brief skid at Triple-A with a big showing on Thursday. Facing the Iowa Cubs, Garcia went 3-for-5 with a home run. Leading up to this game, Garcia went 0-for-11 over his last three contests at Worcester. However, before this slight bump, Garcia was […]

Denzel Clarke to Begin Triple-A Rehab Assignment on Friday

Athletics outfielder Denzel Clarke (hip) is expected to start a rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday. The 25-year-old rookie has been on the 10-day injured list with a right adductor strain since July 21. While Clarke is known for his defensive wizardry, he was on a hot streak at the plate before he […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Expected to Return Friday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (calf) will come off the 10-day injured list and play Friday if "he wakes up feeling good," according to MLB.com. Acuna has already traveled with the Braves to Cleveland to prepare for his return against the Guardians. The 27-year-old superstar went on the IL with a calf strain on […]

Kris Bryant Done for Season

Injured Colorado Rockies designated hitter Kris Bryant (back) will not return this season, according to Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post. Bryant appeared in 11 games this year, none since April 12, and hit a ghastly .154/.195/.205 in 41 plate appearances before going on the injured list with lumbar degenerative disk disease in his back. […]

Owen Caissie Hitless in MLB Debut

Chicago Cubs outfielder Owen Caissie struggled at the plate during his MLB debut against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday. It wasn't an easy first game for Caissie who faced off against right-hander Max Scherzer to begin the game. Caissie smacked a nice liner to the outfield, but Davis Schneider made a great diving catch […]

Francisco Alvarez, Starling Marte Sitting Against Braves

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez and outfielder/designated hitter Starling Marte will both get the day off for Thursday's contest against the division-rival Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. Luis Torrens will be behind the plate and hit ninth, while Ronny Mauricio will serve as the DH and bat out of the seven-hole against Braves right-hander […]

Nationals Reinstate Dylan Crews From Injured List

The Washington Nationals announced on Thursday that they reinstated outfielder Dylan Crews (oblique) from the 60-day injured list and designated first baseman Nathaniel Lowe for assignment in a corresponding move. The Nationals have not released their starting lineup for Thursday's contest against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies in the series opener, but we'd be surprised if […]

Justin Crawford Extends Hit Streak to Eight Games

Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Justin Crawford went 2-for-4 on Wednesday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley, including a double, three RBI, one run scored, and a stolen base. The Phillies' third-ranked prospect is now the owner of an eight-game hit streak, and has hit safely in 17 of his last 20 games, going 25-for-70 (.357) over that […]

Owen Caissie the DH and Batting Fifth in MLB Debut

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie was officially called up from Triple-A Iowa and is making his major-league debut on Thursday in the series finale in Toronto against the Blue Jays and right-hander Max Scherzer. Caissie will serve as the designated hitter and will bat in the five-hole. Meanwhile, both outfilders Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Bryan Abreu, Luke Keaschall, Owen Caissie, Chase Burns, Samuel Basallo

While fantasy football drafts are in full swing, there is still plenty of baseball to be played. The MLB regular season has about six weeks left, and it's time to make that final push to end the season on a high note. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball advice and have […]

Parker Meadows Nearing Rehab Assignment?

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (quad) is "hitting and throwing daily" and "closing in on potentially beginning a rehab assignment soon," according to MLB.com. Meadows has been on the injured list since July 28 with a right quad strain. Multiple injuries have limited Meadows to 137 plate appearances this season, and he's struggled to a […]

Michael Harris II Hits a Grand Slam to Lead Braves Comeback

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II went 2-for-5 with two runs scored, four RBI, and his 13th homer of the season on Wednesday night in New York. His grand slam was part of the nine-run fourth inning that turned a 6-0 deficit into a 9-6 lead, in a game which the Braves held on to […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/14/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Thursday night features a five-game slate on both DraftKings and FanDuel that includes the games starting at 6:40 p.m. ET or later. Three new divisional series are starting in Washington, Minnesota, and Colorado, while the Mets and Guardians are hosting the Braves and Marlins, respectively, to finish their three-game series that started […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Bryce Eldridge, Kristian Campbell, Jhostynxon Garcia

Prospects can provide a much-needed impact to your fantasy team. This season, any managers who jumped ahead of their leagues and stashed first baseman Nick Kurtz or outfielder Chandler Simpson acquired a high-upside option for power and speed, respectively. On the pitching side, Chase Burns and Jacob Misiorowski have shown flashes of immense strikeout upside […]

When Is Owen Caissie Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 20 Update)

The Chicago Cubs have gotten off to a slow start in August. Several of their top hitters, such as right fielder Kyle Tucker and center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, have been in a cold stretch at the plate, which has slowed down the team's offensive output. With their eyes focused on competing in October, they could […]

Luke Keaschall Tallies RBI No. 13 on Wednesday

Minnesota Twins second base prospect Luke Keaschall continued his impressive start to his MLB career on Wednesday evening during their victory over the New York Yankees. In this contest, Keaschall went 1-for-5 with a run and an RBI. In the fourth, Keaschall tallied his RBI via groundout, which scored Trevor Larnach. Later in the sixth, […]

Christian Moore Losing Playing Time Amid Skid

Los Angeles Angels second base prospect Christian Moore has begun to lose playing time. He hit the bench once again on Wednesday, in favor of Luis Rengifo. Over the last week, the former eighth overall pick has sat out of three games. Fantasy managers should continue to keep an eye on his status, but it […]

Jakob Marsee Homers Twice in Seven-RBI Night

Miami Marlins rookie outfielder Jakob Marsee continued an incredible start to his career with his best performance yet in a 13-4 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday. Marsee finished a triple shy of the cycle, going 4-for-5 with two home runs, seven RBI, and a stolen base. The 24-year-old launched a three-run homer in […]

Cubs Promoting Owen Caissie to Majors

The Chicago Cubs are promoting outfield prospect Owen Caissie from Triple-A Iowa, Jesse Rogers of ESPN reports. The 23-year-old Canadian will join the Cubs in Toronto on Thursday and could make his debut against the Blue Jays. Chicago acquired Caissie from the San Diego Padres as part of the return for right-hander Yu Darvish in […]

Lane Thomas "Progressing Really Well"

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas (foot) is "feeling a lot better" and "progressing really well" as he works back from plantar fasciitis in his right foot, manager Stephen Vogt said. Thomas has been running and participating in some baseball activities as he moves toward a potential September return. The 29-year-old has gone through a slow […]

Gustavo Campero to Miss Significant Time With High-Ankle Sprain

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Gustavo Campero (ankle) was diagnosed with a high left-ankle sprain and will miss significant time, according to MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. However, Campero has not been ruled out for the rest of the season yet. The 27-year-old Colombian sprained his ankle on Tuesday night while trying to rob Dodgers third baseman Max […]

Colton Cowser, Tyler O'Neill Not Ready Yet

Baltimore Orioles outfielders Colton Cowser (concussion) and Tyler O'Neill (wrist) aren't quite ready to return from the injured list yet. On Wednesday, O's interim manager Tony Mansolino said Cowser won't be activated from the 7-day concussion list when first eligible on Thursday. The left-handed slugger is still going through concussion protocol, so he can't be […]

George Springer Set to Begin Rehab Assignment After Clearing Concussion Protocol

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said that outfielder George Springer (concussion) has cleared the league's concussion protocol, and barring something unforeseen, will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, likely as the designated hitter. Springer might also need an extra game in the outfield after that with the Bisons. The 35-year-old […]

Braden Montgomery Scores Three Times in Multi-Hit Effort

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Braden Montgomery went 2-for-4 with a walk, a pair of doubles, two RBI, and three runs scored on Tuesday for Double-A Birmingham. It was the second straight multi-hit game for Chicago's top-ranked prospect, now slashing .260/.327/.380 through 13 games for the Barons, and slashing .268/.354/.445 with 12 home runs and 13 steals […]

Enrique Bradfield Jr. Activated from Double-A Injured List

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Enrique Bradfield Jr. (hamstring) was activated from the 7-day injured list on Tuesday. The Orioles' fourth-ranked prospect has been sidelined with a hamstring strain and hasn't played in a game at Double-A since July 10, with this being the second time this season he's missed games due to injury. The 23-year-old […]

Nationals Plan to Activate Dylan Crews on Thursday

The Washington Nationals are planning to activate outfielder Dylan Crews (oblique) off the 60-day injured list for Thursday's series opener against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies, according to Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports, barring a setback when he serves as the designated hitter on Wednesday for Triple-A Rochester in his final minor-league rehab game. The 23-year-old […]

Oneil Cruz Placed on Seven-Day Concussion Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Wednesday that they placed outfielder Oneil Cruz (concussion) on the seven-day concussion injured list and recalled outfielder Ronny Simon from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Cruz will miss at least the next week after colliding with teammate Jack Suwinski in the sixth inning of Tuesday's loss to the Milwaukee […]