Yordan Alvarez "Ramping Up his Workload"

Houston Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (hand) is "ramping up his workload," according to general manager Dana Brown, and once he gets through that, the Astros plan to have him face live pitching. Brown wants Alvarez to go on a short minor-league rehab stint, too, before rejoining the big-league team. "I'll take a 75% Yordan […]

Mets Prospect Ryan Clifford Named Eastern League Player of the Week

New York Mets prospect Ryan Clifford was named Eastern League Player of the Week after a dominant stretch at Double-A. The 21-year-old slugger batted .522 with four home runs and eight walks, showcasing his advanced power and plate discipline. On the season, Clifford is slashing .245/.367/.497 with 21 home runs, a 26.6% strikeout rate, and […]

Mariners Prospect Tai Peete Named Player of the Week

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Tai Peete was named the Northwest League's Player of the Week after a dominant stretch that included three home runs, one double, seven RBI, and five runs scored. The Mariners' No. 10 prospect and 2023 first-round pick has shown off his elite athleticism with 16 home runs and 19 stolen bases […]

Dodgers Prospect Jaron Elkins Named Single-A Player of the Week

Los Angeles Dodgers No. 23 prospect Jaron Elkins was named Single-A Player of the Week after recording 10 hits, five doubles, and a home run for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. The 20-year-old outfielder is slashing .269/.344/.436 with 51 stolen bases this season. He's trimmed his strikeout rate from 35.1% in rookie ball to 30.4% at […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 18? (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players. Every week of the fantasy baseball season, we'll look at what to do with slumping players. It could be a hitter currently in a major slump at the plate or a pitcher coming off a few bad outings in a row.  In this article, […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18 (2025)

We've got another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series for Week 18 as we continue the 2025 season into the summer months. Today's article examines injured players, including Shane Smith, Jake Meyers, and Pavin Smith, among others. With the 2025 fantasy baseball season starting to enter the dog days of summer, […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 18)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 18 of the 2025 season. For every add, there is usually also a drop. For those unfamiliar, this is our weekly article examining players whom fantasy managers might consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who warrant a closer look. We'll examine players […]

Ramon Laureano Viewed as the Orioles' Top Outfield Trade Candidate?

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Ramon Laureano has had a resurgent 2025 season and is a "more attractive" trade target for rival teams than teammate Cedric Mullins, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. In 275 plate appearances, Laureano is hitting .275/.338/.514 with 14 home runs, 43 RBI, 39 runs scored, and four stolen bases. He's earned […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/28/25)

It's Monday, and more importantly, it's officially trade deadline week! This should be a fun one leading up to Thursday's deadline, and be sure to join us in RotoBaller's Discord channel as we'll be talking about the fallout of any potential deals that happen and how they'll affect DFS for the day. Tonight's slate is […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/28/2025)

We have a full slate of MLB action today, which is less common for a Monday, so I'm excited to dive into several spots for value on home run props. Today's hitters include Brent Rooker, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Francisco Lindor, Gleyber Torres, Adolis Garcia, and Willy Adames.  Each player featured on today's page either has […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 18 (July 28 - August 3)

The calendar flips from July to August in Week 18, and we should see some player movement before the trade deadline that could impact which players we want to pick up. Make sure you keep an eye on any of those developing stories this week, we will have all the breaking news as it happens […]

Nick Mariano's Week 18 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The end of July is nigh, which means trade deadline chaos is upon us! Be sure to keep abreast of the latest news there with our trade deadline tracker, which will get you my fantasy impact thoughts on the moves being made. As a […]

Kristian Campbell Tallies Three Hits, Continues Surge at Triple-A

Boston Red Sox second base/outfield prospect Kristian Campbell enjoyed another productive outing at Triple-A Worcester and is making a strong case to return to the big league. On Sunday, Campbell went 3-for-5 with a home run. This performance extended his current hitting streak to eight games. During this stretch, Campbell has posted an elite .419/.486/.645 […]

Luke Keaschall Tallies Hit in Third-Straight Rehab Game

Minnesota Twins first base/second base prospect Luke Keaschall (forearm) went 1-for-6 with an RBI during his rehab game against Triple-A Worcester on Sunday evening. Keaschall has now tallied at least one hit in each of his past three rehab games. Through eight rehab games with Triple-A St. Paul, Keaschall has held a .219/.324/.219 line with […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Samuel Basallo, Brandon Sproat, Spencer Jones

Fantasy managers have seen many high-end prospects get the call to the big leagues this season and make an immediate impact. For example, Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz has emerged as one of the sport's top power hitters, while Chandler Simpson is flashing immense speed upside. In this piece, we will look at three of […]

Luis Robert Jr. Avoids Significant Injury

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (forearm) appears to have avoided any major injuries after getting hit by a pitch during Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Robert made his return to the lineup on Sunday after missing the two previous games due to a groin issue. He took a fastball off the forearm […]

Braden Montgomery Promoted to Double-A

Chicago White Sox outfielder Braden Montgomery was promoted to Double-A Birmingham on Sunday. This didn't take long as Montgomery earned a promotion from Single-A in less than one season of pro ball. Montgomery slashed .269/.358/.455 with 11 home runs, 57 RBI, and 11 stolen bases in 87 games in Single-A this season. Montgomery was a […]

Byron Buxton Considered Day-to-Day

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (ribs) appears to have avoided any significant injuries. Buxton underwent an MRI on Sunday which revealed left rib cartilage irritation. There is no structural damage, so this sounds like positive news for the Twins. On Sunday, Twins' manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters Buxton is considered day-to-day. He sat out on […]

Mike Trout Hopeful to Play Outfield Again

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout hasn't done any outfield drills since their previous series against the New York Mets. Trout is experiencing knee soreness and plans to ramp back up once he feels better. He is hopeful to return to playing right field at some point this season. The Angels aren't going to push […]

Dylan Crews to Begin Triple-A Rehab Assignment Tuesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday. Crews last appeared in a game on May 20 and has spent over two months recovering from a strained left oblique. The Nationals expect Crews back sometime in August. The 23-year-old, who went second overall in the 2023 draft, […]

Byron Buxton Sitting on Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (side) will take a seat on Sunday against the Washington Nationals. Harrison Bader will take over in center field and bat eighth versus right-hander Jake Irvin. Buxton left Saturday's game early with soreness in his left side, and he has since undergone imaging. There's no word on whether he'll require […]

Kerry Carpenter Activated and Starting on Sunday

The Detroit Tigers activated outfielder Kerry Carpenter (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday and optioned infielder Trey Sweeney to Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move. Carpenter is starting in right field and batting third in his return for Sunday's series finale against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays and right-hander Max Scherzer. Now that […]

Nick Castellanos Back in Action on Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos (knee) is back in right field and is hitting cleanup for Sunday's series finale in New York against Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon. Castellanos did not play in Saturday's contest in the Bronx after jamming his knee on defense in the series opener on Friday, but he's back on Sunday and […]

Roman Anthony Hitting Leadoff on Sunday

Boston Red Sox rookie outfielder Roman Anthony will start in left field and hit leadoff for the BoSox in Sunday's series finale at Fenway Park against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Dustin May. It will be the first time in Anthony's career that he has hit in the leadoff spot. The 21-year-old has […]

Dodgers Interested in Harrison Bader

The Los Angeles Dodgers have expressed interest in Minnesota Twins outfielder Harrison Bader, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Bader would be a logical upgrade in left field over Dodgers outfielder Michael Conforto, who has struggled mightily this season. The 31-year-old Bader is having arguably his best offensive season so far in 2025. In […]

Jarren Duran Reportedly Staying Put at Trade Deadline

The Boston Red Sox aren't planning to trade outfielder Jarren Duran before the July 31 deadline, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. There has been speculation about Duran changing teams by the deadline, though a deal seems more likely to come together during the offseason (if at all). While the 28-year-old hasn't matched his […]

White Sox Want Mark Vientos for Luis Robert Jr.

If the Chicago White Sox are going to trade outfielder Luis Robert Jr. to the New York Mets, they're going to want third baseman/designated hitter Mark Vientos in return, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. The Mets are known to have interest in Robert, who has struggled this year but is currently enjoying his […]

Cubs Willing to Trade Owen Cassie for Starting Pitcher

The Chicago Cubs are willing to deal outfield prospect Owen Caissie in a trade for a starting pitcher, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. The team's top target appears to be Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller, who has been connected to several clubs leading up to the July 31 trade deadline. Caissie, MLB Pipeline's 37th-ranked […]

Hyeseong Kim Out Sunday with Shoulder Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Hyeseong Kim (shoulder) has been playing through left-shoulder troubles over the past five to six days, manager Dave Roberts revealed. The Dodgers will give Kim off on Sunday against the Boston Red Sox as a result. Thanks in part to his shoulder, Kim has only managed to go 3-for-16 with no […]

Jacob Young Day-to-Day with Finger Injury

Washington Nationals outfielder Jacob Young (finger) left the team's 9-3 win over the Minnesota Twins early on Saturday with a bruised right index finger. Young departed after hurting his finger on a third-inning bunt attempt, but X-rays came back negative. The 26-year-old is considered day-to-day, so he may sit out Sunday's game. Alex Call replaced […]