Brendan Donovan Out of Lineup on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman/outfielder Brendan Donovan (groin) is out of the lineup for the second straight game Sunday against the Chicago Cubs. Shortstop Masyn Winn will lead off versus left-hander Shota Imanaga, while Thomas Saggese will fill in at second base and bat seventh. Donovan missed Saturday's game because of tightness in his left […]

Matt Vierling Heads to 10-Day Injured List

Detroit Tigers outfielder Matt Vierling (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Vierling was lifted out of Saturday's game for what appeared to be a matchup decision to get Kerry Carpenter into the game. Now, Vierling's exit is looking like it was injury related. He'll […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Doing Sprints, Agility Drills

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (calf) has been sprinting and working on agility drills in the outfield as he recovers from a Grade 1 right-calf strain, per David O'Brien of The Athletic. Acuna has looked "springy as usual," according to O'Brien, which bodes well for his forthcoming return from the 10-day injured list. The […]

Byron Buxton Could Return Monday

The Minnesota Twins could activate outfielder Byron Buxton (rib) from the 10-day injured list as early as Monday's series opener against the New York Yankees, according to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. Buxton landed on the IL with left-rib cartilage irritation on July 29 (retroactive to July 27), but it appears he'll make a quick […]

Wenceel Perez Sitting on Sunday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Wenceel Perez (foot) is out of the lineup Sunday against Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jack Kochanowicz. Javier Baez will replace him in center field and bat ninth, and Trey Sweeney will take shortstop and hit eighth. Perez left the Tigers' 7-4 loss to the Angels on Saturday with a contusion on his […]

Aaron Boone "Optimistic" Aaron Judge Will Return to Outfield Soon

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that outfielder Aaron Judge's (elbow) throwing program is moving in a "pretty good direction." The skipper is "optimistic" that Judge will return to duties in right field soon, although Boone didn't want to share a target date. The manager said on Saturday that there was no timetable for […]

Trevor Larnach Starting for Twins in Series Finale

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach (side) is starting in right field and will hit sixth in Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Kansas City Royals and rookie right-hander Ryan Bergert. A side injury kept Larnach from starting in each of the last three games, but he'll return for the final game of the weekend. The […]

Julio Rodriguez Homers Twice in Win

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez came up clutch for this team during Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Rodriguez got the fun started off early with a two-run home run in the first inning. He continued his hot swinging with a solo blast in the third inning as well. He finished this game 2-for-5 […]

Michael Conforto Exits Early on Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Michael Conforto (knee) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Conforto was hit by a pitch in the knee during the sixth inning of this contest. He stayed in to run the bases, but was pulled out of the lineup when his spot […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 20 (August 11 - August 17)

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! This week, we will take a look at some emerging power hitters that are nearing the 40% roster mark. In addition, we will highlight two multi-positional infielders who could be valuable assets down the stretch. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups continues as we head into Week 20 of the […]

When Is Kristian Campbell Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 20 Update)

Boston Red Sox infield/outfield prospect Kristian Campbell was able to break camp with the MLB team and immediately flashed upside in the major leagues. However, after a slow May, the Red Sox opted for him to continue his development in the minor leagues. Campbell has begun to find his swing at Triple-A and is on […]

James Wood Snaps 21-Game Home Run Drought

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood belted his first home run since July 9 to end a 21-game drought in a 4-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. Wood led the game off with a 385-foot homer against left-hander Carson Whisenhunt and later doubled to finish 2-for-5 with a pair of RBI. The 22-year-old […]

Brendan Donovan Dealing With Groin Injury

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman/outfielder Brendan Donovan (groin) was out of the lineup against the Chicago Cubs on Saturday with tightness in his left groin, Jeff Jones of the BND reports. It's unknown if Donovan will also need off on Sunday, so fantasy managers should check back for more information. Thomas Saggese filled in at […]

Wenceel Perez Makes Early Exit on Saturday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Wenceel Perez (leg) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. Perez fouled a ball off his leg during the second inning of this contest. He stayed in the game, but was eventually replaced by Zach McKinstry in the fifth inning. The expectation is that […]

Joey Loperfido Continues Sitting Out

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Joey Loperfido (knee) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This marks the third game in a row that Loperfido has been out of the starting lineup due to a right knee contusion. For now, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day, but he […]

Trevor Larnach Remains Out on Saturday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach (side) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Larnach will head to the bench for the third straight game while he recovers from a left side injury. He hasn't been placed on the injured list, so for now Larnach should be considered […]

Brendan Donovan Scratched on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (undisclosed) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. There is no word on why Donovan was scratched yet. He was set to leadoff and play second base, but will now hit the bench. Lars Nootbaar will take over in the leadoff […]

Anthony Santander Still Not Swinging a Bat

The Toronto Blue Jays will continue to evaluate outfielder Anthony Santander (shoulder) "week-to-week" as he recovers from inflammation in his left shoulder, manager John Schneider told reporters. Santander has been on the injured list since May 30, and while he has made progress, he's still not ready to swing a bat. The Jays are holding […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Luke Keaschall, Andrew Vaughn, Bubba Chandler, JoJo Romero, Shane Bieber, more

There are two months left of the MLB regular season and a few weeks away from teams expanding their rosters from 26 to 40. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball waiver wire to help managers close the season strong or make that final playoff push in H2H category leagues. Today, we […]

Mid-Season Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Dynasty Rankings, Prospect Rankings, Buys, and Sells (2025)

We finish this mid-season dynasty and prospect rankings series by climbing the mound to dive into the starting pitcher position. As usual, pitching injuries are coming hot and heavy this season, which always causes a shake-up in rankings, both short-term and long-term. Most of the healthy aces have been studs this season, but we've had […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 20)

Welcome back to the Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 20 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, stolen bases, and isolated power (ISO). This week, […]

Otto Lopez, Heriberto Hernandez on the Bench for Game 1 of Doubleheader

Miami Marlins infielder Otto Lopez and outfielder Heriberto Hernandez will both start on the bench for Game 1 of their Saturday doubleheader against the division-rival Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Javier Sanoja is starting at shortstop and is batting eighth, while Dane Myers will start in left field and bat out of the six-hole versus […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 19)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 19 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. With August now ticking away on the calendar, it's time to make up ground […]

No Timeline for Aaron Judge to Return to Outfield

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that he doesn't have a specific timeline for when outfielder Aaron Judge (elbow) will return to the outfield, according to Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News. A report earlier this week suggested that Judge could return to right-field duties either this weekend or early next week, […]

Mauricio Dubon, Cam Smith Both Resting on Saturday

Houston Astros infielder Mauricio Dubon and rookie outfielder Cam Smith will both start on the bench for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees in the Bronx. Ramon Urias will make the start for the 'Stros at second base and hit eighth against Yankees right-hander Luis Gil. Jose Altuve is serving as the designated hitter […]

Jasson Dominguez Out of Saturday's Lineup

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez is not in the lineup for his team's game against the Houston Astros on Saturday. With Aaron Judge limited to designated hitter duties due to a right flexor strain, Giancarlo Stanton is starting in right field for New York. That pushes Cody Bellinger to left field and Dominguez to […]

Giancarlo Stanton Starting in Right Field on Saturday

New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton is getting his first start in the outfield this season on Saturday against the Houston Astros. Stanton has not appeared in a big-league game in the outfield since 2023. However, with Aaron Judge currently limited to designated hitter duties while he plays through a right flexor strain, the Yankees […]

Mark Canha Hits Grand Slam in First Rehab Game

Kansas City Royals outfielder Mark Canha (elbow) began his rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas in a big way, finishing 2-for-4 and hitting a grand slam in the process. It remains to be seen how long he will be rehabbing, but it's a promising sign that his issue with tennis elbow is feeling better after […]

Bryce Teodosio Feeling Better after Leaving Game Early on Friday

Los Angeles Angels' outfielder Bryce Teodosio (head) left Friday night's game after colliding with the outfield wall in the third inning. The team said after the game that he was feeling better, but that he was still in the process of being evaluated. There should be updates throughout the weekend, but there's a good chance […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/9/2025)

The hunt for homers never ends here at RotoBaller! I'm pinch-hitting for my good buddy Zach Thompson, who normally gives you his best home run recommendations on Saturdays. I've scoured the stats and matchups, and I think I've located some really good spots for home runs today. Some guys are more obvious picks than others, […]