Zyhir Hope Launches Long Ball in Second Straight Game

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Zyhir Hope went 3-for-5 with a double and a home run during their contest against High-A Fort Wayne on Tuesday evening. This was Hope's second-straight game going deep and his third home run over his last four contests. Since July 22 (six games), Hope has only gone hitless once, and posted […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/30/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! It is Wednesday, and we are one day away from the long-awaited trade deadline. The only significant move made yesterday was the trade of Seranthony Dominguez from the Orioles to the Blue Jays. I anticipate that we will see more and more throughout today and tomorrow, so please keep up with trades, […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Jordan Lawlar, J.J. Wetherholt, Bubba Chandler

Fantasy baseball managers have seen several high-end prospects make their MLB debuts this season and make an immediate impact. For example, Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz is running away with the AL ROY Award while Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski is flashing immense strikeout upside. In this piece, we will look at two top infield prospects at […]

Mets Have Been Aggressive in Luis Robert Jr. Trade Talks

MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reported Tuesday that the New York Mets have emerged as "the frontrunner" in trade talks for Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. The Padres and Phillies are among other teams with supposed interest in the 27-year-old. Robert Jr. struggled last season and has continued to do so this season, although he […]

Zac Veen Goes Deep on Tuesday

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Zac Veen went 1-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and an additional run scored in a 12-2 win over Triple-A Sacramento. Veen has been productive all season a Triple-A, slashing .309/.377/.491 with six homers and 10 stolen bases in 259 plate appearances. He made his MLB debut in early April, […]

Ian Happ Exits Tuesday With Bruised Shin, May Require Injured List Stint

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (shin) exited Tuesday's 9-3 loss to the Brewers in the eighth inning after fouling a ball off his left shin. X-rays after the game were negative, and Happ said he will need to get the swelling down and manage the pain. However, he may require a stint on the injured […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Heading to Injured List With Right-Achilles Tightness

As another blow to an already poor season for the Atlanta Braves, outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (Achilles) exited Tuesday night's 9-6 loss to the Royals with right-Achilles tightness. The team announced that Acuna Jr. would be placed on the injured list. He went 0-for-2 with a walk before exiting after showing discomfort in his at-bats. […]

Juan Soto Exits Early Tuesday With Foot Contusion

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (foot) exited Tuesday's game against the Padres in the fourth inning with a foot contusion. Soto fouled a pitch off his foot in the top of the inning, and while he stayed in to finish the at-bat, he was replaced defensively in the next half-inning by Tyrone Taylor. Soto […]

Jackson Chourio Exits Early Tuesday With Right-Hamstring Spasm

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (hamstring) exited Tuesday's 9-3 win over the Cubs in the fifth inning with a right hamstring spasm. Chourio pulled up heading into third base on a triple and was replaced on the basepaths by Blake Perkins. Chourio had gone 2-for-3 with a single and triple before exiting. He was also […]

Kyle Stowers Returns on Tuesday

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers (illness) is feeling better and is starting in left field and hitting cleanup in Tuesday's game against the hosting St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Sonny Gray at Busch Stadium. Stowers was scratched from the series opener on Monday but will return the very next day. The 27-year-old left-handed-hitting outfielder has […]

Byron Buxton Placed on 10-Day Injured List

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (rib) was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to July 27. This move comes after Buxton was forced to exit early during Saturday's game due to a ribcage issue. He'll officially hit the shelf due to left rib cartilage irritation. This is a shame considering Buxton was actually doing […]

Aaron Judge Hopeful to Return in Early August

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (elbow) landed on the 10-day injured list over the weekend. This is obviously a tough blow to the Yankees, but the organization is hopeful that it'll be a short stint on the shelf. Yankees' manager Aaron Boone said on Tuesday that Judge should ramp up his activities soon and […]

George Springer Remains Out on Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (head) remains out of the starting lineup for both games of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Baltimore Orioles. Springer was forced to make an early exit from Monday's game after getting hit in the head by a pitch. He is reportedly feeling better, but will still take a seat for […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative on Joey Loperfido

X-rays came back negative on Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Joey Loperfido (thumb) after he jammed his left thumb in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Shi Dividi of Sportsnet. Loperfido initially stayed in the game after injuring his thumb on a play at the plate in the fourth inning […]

TJ Friedl Goes on Paternity List

Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl was placed on the paternity list on Tuesday and outfielder Rece Hinds was recalled from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Freidl will now be away from the team for a few days and probably won't be back until Thursday's series opener against the Atlanta Braves. With Friedl away on […]

Brenton Doyle Returns From Shoulder Injury

Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle (shoulder) returned to the lineup for the series opener on Monday in Cleveland against the Guardians after missing four games with a sore right shoulder, according to MLB.com's Thomas Harding. Doyle suffered the injury making a diving catch last Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals and then aggravated the injury […]

Aaron Judge Needs 10-15 Days to Start Throwing

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (elbow) will start hitting off a tee on Tuesday or Wednesday but will need 10 to 15 days to start throwing, manager Aaron Boone said on Talkin' Yanks. The Yankees placed Judge on the 10-day injured list on Sunday with a right flexor strain in his elbow and then […]

George Springer Out for Game 1 of Doubleheader

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (head) is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Tuesday against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. Davis Schneider is serving as the designated hitter and will bat second against Orioles right-hander Charlie Morton. Springer was hit in the head by a pitch […]

Matthew Etzel to Marlins in Deadline Deal

The Miami Marlins acquired outfield prospect Matthew Etzel on Tuesday in exchange for catcher Nick Fortes. Etzel has spent the 2025 season at Double-A, where he has struggled since being traded from the Orioles to the Rays last year. His batting average has dropped from .261 with the Orioles to .231 with the Rays. Despite […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/29/25)

It's Tuesday, and we're one day closer to Thursday's trade deadline. A couple of MAJOR stories came yesterday to throw the trade deadline into a potential tailspin. The first was Emmanuel Clase's inclusion into the gambling investigation, which could make Cleveland sellers now. The other was Eugenio Suarez getting drilled on the hand, so we'll […]

Ryan O'Hearn Potentially Could Land in Milwaukee

Baltimore Orioles first baseman/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn has cooled off after his red-hot start to the season, but he's still one of the top bats available headed into the MLB trade deadline. According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the Brewers are among the teams interested in adding O'Hearn, who is scheduled to be a free agent […]

Steven Kwan and Shane Bieber Could Be Traded at the Deadline

According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, the Guardians are more likely to be sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline after the loss of closer Emmanuel Clase to non-disciplinary leave. He mentions both outfielder Steven Kwan and starting pitcher Shane Bieber (elbow) as top trade chips the team could move. Kwan is getting lots of interest […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 18 - Redraft Leagues (2025)

With the MLB Deadline coming up this week, there are quite a few prospects that could suddenly get an opportunity in the big leagues. Will any of these prospects finally get that opportunity? Many of these prospects could have opportunities arise from major league players on their team being traded or being included in a […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/29/2025)

We have 15 games this Tuesday in MLB. We have some elite hitting conditions on the East Coast tonight, as well as in Sacramento. There are plenty of pitchers going today who have struggled with the long ball this season. Our goal will be to find the hitters with the best chances to leave the […]

Week 18 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Joe Boyle, Seranthony Dominguez, Luke Keaschall, Andrew Painter, Ryan McMahon, more

The MLB trade deadline is next Thursday, and we are going to see veterans and prospects on the move. We recently saw the Mariners acquire first baseman Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks, while the Yankees traded with the Rockies to acquire Ryan McMahon. At RotoBaller HQ, we are tracking all the MLB trades and helping […]

George Springer "Doing All Right" After Hit-By-Pitch Monday

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider said after Monday's 11-4 loss to the Orioles that outfielder/designated hitter George Springer (shoulder/head) is "doing all right" after being hit by a pitch in the ninth inning. The incident was a scary one, as Springer had a 96 MPH fastball clip his shoulder but strike him in the […]

Tommy Edman Could Be Headed for Injured List Stint

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Monday that the team is contemplating placing utilityman Tommy Edman (ankle) on the injured list after he tweaked his right ankle running the bases on Sunday. Edman was not in the lineup for Monday's 5-2 win over the Reds. While his defensive versatility has helped the Dodgers this […]

Roman Anthony Expected to Hit Leadoff Going Forward

Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder Roman Anthony is expected to serve as the team's leadoff man going forward, according to manager Alex Cora. Anthony is in the leadoff spot for the second straight day in Monday's series opener against the Minnesota Twins and right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson at Target Field. It will surely raise the […]

Kyle Stowers Scratched on Monday Due to Illness

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers (illness) has been scratched from Monday's series opener at Busch Stadium against the hosting St. Louis Cardinals due to an illness, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Heriberto Hernandez will take over for Stowers in left field and will hit cleanup against Cardinals right-hander Andre Pallante. Fantasy managers will […]

Byron Buxton Still Out on Monday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (rib cage) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the visiting Boston Red Sox at Target Field. Buxton felt irritation in his side on Saturday and was held out of the series finale on Sunday against the Washington Nationals before an MRI exam showed left-side rib […]