MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/31/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! With the much-anticipated trade deadline at 6:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, the schedule for DFS contests is much lighter than usual. After just one afternoon game between the Rays and Yankees, the main DFS slate on both DraftKings and FanDuel includes the two games taking place under the lights. Despite the fact […]

Christian Franklin Traded to Washington

The Washington Nationals have acquired outfield prospect Christian Franklin and infield prospect Ronny Cruz from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for right-handed pitcher Michael Soroka. At the time of the transaction, Franklin was ranked as the No. 25 prospect in the Cubs' system on MLB.com. Franklin opened the season by making his Triple-A debut and […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Nolan McLean, Brandon Sproat, Kristian Campbell

Stashing the right prospect can provide a much-needed boost to your fantasy team. Through the first half of the campaign, fantasy managers who stashed Milwaukee right-hander Jacob Misiorowski and Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz are enjoying the results. In this piece, we will look at three of the current top performers at the Triple-A level […]

Spencer Jones Records One Hit, Two Stolen Bases in Second Game Returning from Injury

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones went 1-for-3 with a strikeout in his second game returning from a back spasms injury that held him out for a game. He appears to be just fine after going 2-for-4 with a double on Tuesday and swiping two bases tonight. The 6'7" lefty hitter has been crushing […]

Max Kepler Scratched with Triceps Soreness

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Max Kepler (triceps) was removed from Wednesday’s lineup due to a strained left triceps. The severity of his injury is not yet known. Johan Rojas took his spot in the lineup, while Brandon Marsh shifts to left field. Kepler should be considered day-to-day for now. Kepler, who hits lefties better on the […]

Mets, Phillies Frontrunners for Luis Robert Jr.

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. has been one of the hottest names during the upcoming trade deadline. There have been a handful of teams reportedly interested in acquiring Robert ahead of Thursday's deadline. However, the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly the frontrunners to acquire Robert. It hasn't been a great […]

Mets Hopeful Juan Soto will Return on Friday

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said he anticipates outfielder Juan Soto (foot) to return to the Mets lineup on Friday versus the San Francisco Giants. "I think we dodged a bullet here," Mendoza said, referring to the bruised left foot Soto suffered in Tuesday’s loss to the Pirates. X-rays on his foot came back […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. has Calf Strain, Could Return in 2-3 Weeks

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (calf) has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 right-calf strain after landing on the 10-day injured list. The Braves will monitor Acuna's progress, but he could return in two to three weeks, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Many folks might have assumed Acuna was lost for the rest […]

Giants Land Drew Gilbert in Deadline Deal With Mets

The San Francisco Giants acquired outfield prospect Drew Gilbert and right-handed pitchers Blade Tidwell and Jose Butto from the New York Mets on Wednesday in exchange for veteran right-handed reliever Tyler Rogers, according to the New York Post's Jon Heyman. It was a pretty big overpay by the Mets, as both Tidwell and Gilbert were […]

Eli White to Play Right Field With Ronald Acuna Jr. Injured

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker said that outfielder Eli White will play right field for the team with Ronald Acuna Jr. (Achilles) on the 10-day injured list. White made the start in right field and was hitting in the eight-hole for Wednesday's game against the hosting Kansas City Royals and left-hander Angel Zerpa. It's a […]

Juan Soto Out Against Padres

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (foot) will sit out for the series finale against his former team, the San Diego Padres, on Wednesday. It will be the second time that Soto hasn't started in his first year with the Mets, but the team is going to give him a breather after he was pulled […]

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

While the shortstop position might be considered the sexiest on the field in general, and it's where all kids want to play growing up, the outfield position is the most star-studded and loaded position for fantasy purposes. That should be apparent when you scope out the rankings below. The top 12 names in the dynasty […]

Projecting The Top 10 Fantasy Baseball Prospects In 2026 - Dynasty Outlooks (July Updates)

Prospects are baseball’s ultimate tease, full of promise, short on patience. One month, they’re the crown jewel of your dynasty rebuild, the next, they’re just a name you buried on your bench behind the latest buzzy call-up. Ask anyone who rostered Jac Caglianone or Kristian Campbell just a few weeks ago. They were red-hot stocks […]

Top 20 Fantasy Baseball Prospects - Dynasty Rankings for Non-Debuted Prospects (July Updates)

Hello RotoBallers! With the All-Star break and the 2025 MLB Draft officially in the books, it's time to make some adjustments to our top-20 non-debuted MLB prospects. These prospects have all yet to reach the major leagues but stand at the top of their respective systems. Through the first half of the MiLB season, we […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings Rewind: Revisiting the 2023/2024 FYPD Classes

As I finalize my preliminary 2025 FYPD fantasy baseball rankings, I wanted to take a look back at the top prospects from the last two MLB Draft classes. Sometimes it helps to look back and see how recent drafts have turned out, and how the top of the class compares to what you thought about […]

6 Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets for Rebuilders and Contenders (2025)

As we enter the second half of the MLB season, that means we're in prime dynasty baseball trade season. If you're contender, it's time to make moves to try and win a title. If you're a rebuilder, it's time to find assets that will help you in future seasons. For contenders, it's a little easier […]

Jackson Chourio Out for Series Finale

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the division-rival Chicago Cubs at American Family Field. Blake Perkins is taking over in center field and will hit eighth against Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga. The Brewers will give Chourio the day off after he was pulled early […]

Matthew Lugo Continues Impressive Stretch at Triple-A

Los Angeles Angels outfield prospect Matthew Lugo continued to swing a hot bat at Triple-A on Tuesday evening. Facing Oklahoma City, Lugo went 3-for-4 with a triple and a home run. He also drew a walk and swiped a bag. Over his last six contests, Lugo has posted an elite .405/.542/1.000 slash line with three […]

Walker Jenkins Busy on Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Walker Jenkins went 3-for-5 with a double and a long ball during their contest against Double-A Amarillo on Tuesday evening. This was a nice breakout game for the top-ranked prospect in Minnesota as he went just 1-for-15 over his last five contests. However, prior to this brief skid, Jenkins held an elite […]

Ian Happ Won't Go on Injured List

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (shin) will not need a stint on the injured list, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. The Cubs are recalling catching prospect Moises Ballesteros and have designated infielder Vidal Brujan for assignment in a corresponding move. Happ left Tuesday's game early against the Milwaukee Brewers after fouling a ball off […]

Yordan Alvarez Eyeing Mid-August Return for Astros

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) is targeting a return to the lineup when first eligible on Aug. 15. Limited to just 29 games this season due to a right-hand fracture suffered in May, Alvarez has been a major missing piece in Houston's lineup. With Isaac Paredes potentially out for the year, Alvarez's return […]

Josue De Paula Hits 7-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Josue De Paula (undisclosed) was placed on the 7-day injured list at High-A Great Lakes. De Paula recently took home the MVP from the Futures Game during All-Star weekend. Throughout the regular season, De Paula has emerged as one of the top bats in the Dodger system. Through 82 games […]

Yankees Acquire Austin Slater From White Sox in Deadline Deal

The New York Yankees bolstered their outfield depth on Wednesday, acquiring veteran Austin Slater from the Chicago White Sox ahead of the trade deadline. Slater, 32, brings value as a platoon bat, especially against left-handed pitching, where he's slashing .261/.338/.522 this season. With Aaron Judge currently sidelined, Slater could step in immediately to provide coverage […]

George Springer Still Out, Joey Loperfido Returns on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (head) remains out of Wednesday's series finale at Camden Yards against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Dean Kremer. Meanwhile, outfielder Joey Loperfido (thumb) is starting in right field and will bat leadoff on Wednesday after jamming his left thumb on a play at the plate in the first […]

Luke Raley Going on 10-Day Injured List

Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Luke Raley (back) will go on the 10-day injured list Wednesday when the team officially calls up first baseman Tyler Locklear from Triple-A Tacoma, manager Dan Wilson said. Raley is dealing with back stiffness and hasn't appeared in a game since last Wednesday. The 30-year-old smacked a career-high 22 home runs […]

George Springer Hoping to Avoid the Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider says outfielder George Springer (head) continues progressing and that the hope from Springer and the team remains that he can avoid the injured list, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet reports. Springer was drilled in the head on Monday, and understandably, missed both of Tuesday's games. He did report improvement before […]

X-Rays on Juan Soto's Foot Come Back Negative

New York Mets superstar outfielder Juan Soto (foot) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Padres with a left foot contusion. X-rays on Juan Soto's foot were negative; he's day to day, and the Mets are confident nothing is broken, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. Soto fouled a ball off his foot in Tuesday's 7-1 […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Royce Lewis, Nick Lodolo, Pete Alonso, Max Fried, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 18 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at players like Royce Lewis, Nick Lodolo, Pete Alonso, and Max Fried. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Carson Williams, Logan Henderson, Andrew Painter

Throughout the first half of the season, many high-end prospects have taken over the fantasy baseball landscape and have begun to be viewed as must-start options at their respective positions. For example, Kansas City Royals left-hander Noah Cameron has provided solid value, while Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson has become a must-start option given […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/30/2025)

It's been a week or two since I've written our daily home run prop article here at RotoBaller, as I have been grinding those NRFI bets. But today's slate presents a ton of great opportunities for home run bets as we continue to have very hot, humid hitting conditions and some hitter-friendly ballparks on the […]