Chandler Simpson Leaves Early With Injury on Thursday

Tampa Bay Ray rookie outfielder Chandler Simpson (hand) left Thursday's game early against the division-rival New York Yankees in the Bronx with an apparent left-hand injury, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Simpson departed the game from left field after manager Kevin Cash and trainer Aaron Scott went to check on him. […]

Luis Robert Jr. More Likely to Stay With White Sox

The Chicago White Sox have spoken to a number of teams regarding outfielder Luis Robert Jr. leading up to Thursday's MLB trade deadline, but sources tell MLB.com's Mark Feinsand that Robert is more likely to stay with the Sox. Chicago would likely pick up his $20 million option for the 2026 season and hope for […]

Hendry Mendez Traded to Minnesota

The Philadelphia Phillies have traded outfield prospect Hendry Mendez to the Minnesota Twins in a package to acquire outfielder Harrison Bader. Mendez was ranked as the No. 25 overall prospect in the system before the trade. Mendez has spent the entire 2025 campaign with Double-A Reading. Through his first 85 games at the Double-A level, […]

Harrison Bader Gets Dealt to the Phillies

Minnesota Twins outfielder Harrison Bader has been traded to the Philadelphia Phillies, MLB insider Jon Heyman reports. The Phillies and Twins continue to do business, as they send 31-year-old Bader to the Phillies. Bader has been productive this season, with a .258/.339/.438 slash line with 12 home runs, 31 runs scored, 10 stolen bases, and […]

Padres Emerge as Favorite in Luis Robert Jr. Sweepstakes

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. remains one of the biggest names likely to move at the trade deadline. While the Mets and Phillies are still in play, the Padres have emerged as the top contender. San Diego is looking to boost its outfield, with Robert a potential upgrade over struggling veteran Jason Heyward […]

Victor Robles Remains Confident He Will Return This Season

Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles (shoulder) has been hitting in the cage for a few days, and he moved to hitting on the field on Wednesday for the first time. He is also throwing out to 150 feet, and the next step in his recovery will be sliding and diving. Robles has been sidelined since […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results - Part 11

It's the 11th edition of Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs. Some didn't think we'd make it this far, mainly because it's one number higher than I can normally count to, but we've made it! Don't think miracles can't happen. Heading into Week 18, there's a bit of digging we need to do to help […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/31/2025)

You can tell it's the MLB trade deadline, as we have a lousy three games on today's slate. We have two games in parks that are top-10 in baseball for home runs, as well as some pitchers that we can attack for the long ball. Although there are only three games, we have some home […]

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 […]