Nick Mariano's Week 14 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. What's going on, premium gang? We hope you're staying hydrated and thriving as the calendar flips to July, bringing us into the second half of another glorious fantasy baseball campaign. This column will now feature an overall adds table ahead of the notes rather […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14 (June 30 - July 6)

We sit almost exactly at the halfway point of the season for most MLB teams as the calendar turns over to July here in a couple of days. It's already been an action-packed first half with dozens of prospects making their debuts and many well-known players sitting out with injuries. Our hitter streamers fantasy baseball […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/30/25)

It's Monday, and another full week of MLB is on tap! I hope your FAAB dreams all came true last night, and that our loyal readers are faring well in their season-long leagues. As far as DFS goes, we have a fun little six-gamer on tap for this Monday night. It was an action-packed weekend. […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/30/2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! I'm back again with another set of Home Run bets! We came up short yesterday, but oddly enough, all players mentioned yesterday at least got hits. We only have eight games today, and there's some sketchy weather, but I'll give you the best options that I can. The strategy behind choosing home […]

Yanquiel Fernandez Continues Power Surge on Sunday

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Yanquiel Fernandez continued to hit for power on Sunday as he went 1-for-3 with a 475-foot long ball. This was his second-straight game going deep and third home run over his last four games. During this four-game stretch, Fernandez has tallied nine RBI, hit a double, and held a 3:3 K:BB. […]

Jared Thomas Moving Up to Double-A

The Colorado Rockies are promoting outfield prospect Jared Thomas to Double-A Hartford. Thomas is currently considered the No. 11-ranked prospect in the system on MLB.com. The Rockies selected Thomas in the second round of the 2024 MLB Draft out of Texas. Following the draft, the 21-year-old made his professional debut with Low-A. During a short […]

Charlie Condon Promoted to Double-A

The Colorado Rockies are promoting outfield prospect Charlie Condon to Double-A. The Rockies selected Condon out of Georgia last season with the third overall pick in the MLB Draft. Following the draft, Condon spent time with High-A Spokane. During this brief stint (25 games), Condon held a .180/.248/.270 line with just four doubles and a […]

Kerry Carpenter to Undergo MRI on Hamstring

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (hamstring) left the team's 3-0 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday with a right hamstring injury. Carpenter will undergo an MRI on Monday, according to Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. For his part, Carpenter is optimistic that it's not a serious problem. "It feels similar to the last time […]

Kerry Carpenter Leaves Game with Apparent Hamstring Injury

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (hamstring) left Sunday's 3-0 victory over the Twins in what is likely a hamstring injury, reports Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic. He pulled into third base injured after hitting an RBI triple in the fifth inning, and was immediately removed by a pinch runner. He was already playing through a […]

Cedric Mullins Drawing Trade Interest From Astros

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins is drawing trade interest from the Houston Astros, who are aggressively looking for a left-handed bat on the market. It would be a boost for Houston's offense, as their outfield currently consists of Jake Meyers, Cooper Hummel, and Cam Smith. Mullins is batting only .213 with a .295 on-base percentage, […]

Oneil Cruz Smacks Two Homers

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz has been in a slump recently and was dropped in the batting order. He fell to sixth in the order on Sunday, but maybe that helped spark his bat. Cruz hit a two-run home run off right-hander Frankie Montas in the first inning. He would hit another two-run shot in […]

Aaron Judge Blasts Two Homers, Dealing With Back Issue

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (back) was reportedly dealing with back soreness heading into Sunday's game against the Athletics. It didn't seem to be bothering him too much as he produced a big game. Judge took right-hander Luis Severino deep in the fourth inning with a two-run shot. He would later hit another home […]

Mike Trout Not Ready to Return to Outfield

Los Angeles Angels outfielder/designated hitter Mike Trout spent almost all of May on the injured list because of a bone bruise in his left knee. Trout returned May 30, but the 11-time All-Star still hasn't gotten into any games as an outfielder because his knee remains an issue. "I haven't even thought about (playing the […]

Yordan Alvarez has Chance to Return Next Weekend

The Houston Astros have not ruled out the possibility of designated hitter/outfielder Yordan Alvarez (hand) coming off the injured list next weekend, according to general manager Dana Brown. It's "not the most likely scenario, but we're not putting that aside," Brown said of a potential return for a July 4-6 road series against the Los […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14 (June 30 - July 6)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 14 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of June 30 - July 6, 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 - Harry Ford, Chase DeLauter, Brice Matthews

Through the first half of the 2025 MLB season, fantasy managers have seen several prospects make a high impact in the major leagues. After a slow start, both Nick Kurtz and Cam Smith are establishing themselves as must-start hitters. In this piece, we will look at three top prospects at the Triple-A level and determine […]

Mike Trout Resting on Sunday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals. This is the first day off for Trout since June 1, so a well-deserved absence for him. Trout has looked better at the plate since returning from the injured list. He has a hit in […]

Luis Robert Jr. Heads to Injured List

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (hamstring) has been placed on the 10-day injured list ahead of Sunday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Robert was pulled from Wednesday's game due to a hamstring issue. He has been unable to play since then, so the White Sox have decided to place him on the […]

Hunter Goodman Held Out of Sunday's Lineup

Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman (hamstring) remains out of the starting nine on Sunday when they conclude a series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Goodman has been dealing with a tight hamstring. The backup has missed each of the last three games and appears to be in danger of being placed on the injured list. Fantasy […]

White Sox to Decide on Monday if Luis Robert Jr. Goes on Injured List

The Chicago White Sox will reassess how outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (hamstring) feels on Monday and make the decision whether he'll return to the starting lineup for Tuesday's series opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers or land on the 10-day injured list, according to MLB.com's Scott Merkin. Robert is out of the lineup for the […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 14 (June 30 - July 6)

We are nearing the end of June and have another round of FAAB bids to make. This week, we will highlight a few emerging bats in the Milwaukee starting nine. On the pitching side, we have a closer with a clear path to double-digit saves, who remains quite under-rostered. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver […]

Lars Nootbaar Out on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (ribs), who has been bothered by rib pain recently, winced in pain during a check swing on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians but stayed in the game. Nootbaar is out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale in Cleveland against a left-hander, and manager Oliver Marmol said there was […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 14)

We're nearing the end of June, and the halfway mark of the Major League season is officially behind us. But this is no time to take your foot off the gas pedal. Improving your fantasy teams now is just as important as improving your teams in April and May. The players below are all under […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 13 (2025)

Through the first half of the MLB season, we have seen many high-end prospects not only earn the call but also make an immediate impact in the major leagues. As a result, our FAAB budget appears quite shallow, even with just over three months remaining in the season. However, there are still numerous hitters that […]

5 Undervalued Hitters and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 13) - Players Who Are Underowned

As Week 13 of the fantasy baseball season gets underway, the waiver wire remains a goldmine for savvy managers looking to gain an edge. Whether you're dealing with injuries, slumps, or simply looking to upgrade, now’s the time to pounce on undervalued hitters who are flying under the radar in many leagues. This week’s list […]

Yordan Alvarez Eyeing Return Before All-Star Break

Houston Astros designated hitter/outfielder Yordan Alvarez (hand) could be nearing a return from the injured list. The slugger has been out since May 2 after sustaining a fracture in his right hand. Alvarez took 25 swings in the batting cage on Saturday and plans to do the same on Sunday, hoping he can return before […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 14)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 14 of the 2025 MLB season. The focus of this article is to highlight players who could be on the verge of a breakout, citing current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average and isolated power (ISO). You will also find […]

Konnor Griffin Collects Three Hits, Steals Two More Bases

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop/outfield prospect Konnor Griffin continued to impress on Saturday in his first run through High-A pitching, collecting another three hits in four at-bats, driving in one run and scoring once while swiping two bags for Greensboro. The 2024 first-rounder is 23-for-63 (.365) in 16 games since his promotion to High-A, including five doubles, three […]

Lazaro Montes Homers in Second Straight Game, Leads Minors with 21

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes went deep again on Saturday, going 1-for-3 with two walks and his 21st home run of the year. It was his third home run in five games since being promoted to Double-A, now 4-for-19 (.211) with all four hits going for extra bases, while also logging a 6:5 BB:K. […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 14 - Redraft Leagues (2025)

We had one big hitting promotion this past week as Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson has been called up to the majors. There are still several good prospects on the precipice of the majors ready to make a fantasy impact. Let's look at a few top prospects to stash for Week 14 of the fantasy […]