MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/31/2025)

Saturday is another full day of MLB action with all 30 teams on the schedule. Most of the action will take place in the late afternoon with a big wave of nine games starting just after 4:00 p.m. ET and four more finishing off the day under the lights. A quick reminder before we dive […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/31/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have a solid nine-game slate, and the weather is looking solid in all the games. The Phillies game and the Mets game have a small chance of seeing some rain, but in the end, we should be ok. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and […]

Willi Castro Goes Deep Twice

Minnesota Twins utility man Willi Castro had a big game on Friday, going 2-for-3 with two homers and three RBI in a 12-6 win over the Seattle Mariners. Castro also walked twice and came in to score for a third time in extra innings. Although Castro doesn't have the most potent bat, he is a […]

Christian Yelich Blasts Two Homers in Win

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich continued his hot stretch of play against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. Yelich smacked a three-run home run off Tanner Banks in the fifth inning. The left-handed slugger struck again as he added a solo shot Carlos Hernandez in the final frame. It was his 12th career multi-homer game as […]

Jasson Dominguez Getting a Day Off

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez is out of the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the hosting Los Angeles Dodgers in a rematch of last year's World Series. With Dominguez on the bench, Ben Rice is serving as the designated hitter and will bat fifth against Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin. Dominguez will get […]

Harrison Bader Still Out on Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Harrison Bader (finger) remains sidelined for Friday's series opener in Seattle against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Kody Clemens is starting in right field for the Twins and will hit seventh against Mariners right-hander Bryan Wood. Bader will be missing his fourth straight start, but the good news for Minnesota is that […]

Parker Meadows Nearing 2025 Debut

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (arm) is closing in on his 2025 major league debut. Meadows will play nine innings tonight and Saturday at the Triple-A level. The Tigers could activate him after that, according to Chris McCosky of the Detroit News. The 25-year-old Meadows was expected to open the season as the Tigers' starting […]

Adolis Garcia Getting a "Mental Break" on Friday

Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia is out of the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, according to manager Bruce Bochy. The Rangers will roll with Ezequiel Duran in left field, Wyatt Langford in center and Sam Haggerty in right field against Cardinals left-hander Matthew Liberatore. Garcia is having another […]

Lane Thomas Placed on 10-Day Injured List With Plantar Fasciitis

The Cleveland Guardians placed outfielder Lane Thomas (foot) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to May 27) on Friday with right-foot plantar fasciitis, according to MLB.com's Tim Stebbins. A corresponding move will be announced by the team on Saturday. It's the second time that Thomas has been on the IL already season, previously missing time […]

Alan Roden Returning to Major Leagues

Toronto Blue Jays outfield prospect Alan Roden has been recalled from Triple-A prior to their contest on Friday against the Athletics. In a corresponding move, the Blue Jays placed outfielder Anthony Santander (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list due to left-shoulder inflammation. Roden made his MLB debut earlier this season but posted a weak .178/.262/.260 […]

Matt Wallner to Return on Saturday

The Athletic's Dan Hayes reports that Minnesota Twins outfielder Matt Wallner (hamstring) will likely come off the 10-day injured list and rejoin the team on Saturday. Wallner went 8-for-25 with five home runs in six minor-league rehab games and is now ready to rejoin the big-league roster after suffering a hamstring strain in mid-April. The […]

Steven Kwan Returns Against Angels

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan (wrist) is back in left field and hitting in his usual leadoff spot in the batting order for Friday's series opener against the visiting Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Jose Soriano at Progressive Field. Kwan is ready to go despite being removed early from Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles […]

Mike Trout Officially Reinstated From Injured List

The Los Angeles Angels announced on Friday that they reinstated outfielder Mike Trout (knee) from the 10-day injured list before Friday's series opener against the hosting Cleveland Guardians. Trout is serving as the designated hitter and will bat fifth in his first game back at Progressive Field against right-hander Luis L. Ortiz. The 33-year-old future […]

Blue Jays Place Anthony Santander on 10-Day Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays placed outfielder Anthony Santander (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list on Friday and recalled outfielder Alan Roden from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move, according to the team. With Santander out, Myles Straw and Nathan Lukes are starting in the corner-outfield spots for Toronto for Friday's contest against the visiting Athletics. […]

Chase DeLauter - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter is considered to be one of the top outfield prospects in the sport. However, DeLauter has dealt with numerous injuries that have prevented him from reaching the majors. Last season, DeLauter appeared in just 39 total games in the […]

Wilyer Abreu - Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets: Buy or Sell? (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Buy Wilyer Abreu ANALYSIS: Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu got off to a strong start at the plate. The 25-year-old hit .295 with six home runs, six doubles, 21 RBI, and four stolen bases in his first 30 games this season. However, Abreu has gone into a bit of a slump in recent […]

Brent Rooker - Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets: Buy or Sell? (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Buy Brent Rooker ANALYSIS: Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker has emerged as one of the best power hitters in the game. He hit 30 long balls in 2023 and followed that up by hitting 39 home runs last year. After hitting .293 at the plate with 39 home runs, 112 RBI, and 11 stolen bases […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. - Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets: Buy or Sell? (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Buy Jazz Chisholm Jr. ANALYSIS: It has been a while since we have seen New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm appear in a major league game. Chisholm injured his oblique back on April 29, and an MRI revealed a high-grade strain a few weeks ago. His initial timeline for a return was around four to six weeks, […]

Chandler Simpson - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)

BALLER MOVE: Stash in 12+ team leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: On Friday afternoon, the Tampa Bay Rays opted to send their No. 7-ranked prospect, outfielder Chandler Simpson, to Triple-A Durham. This transaction opened a roster spot for outfielder Jake Mangum (groin), who was activated off the 10-day injured list. Simpson was promoted to the major leagues […]

Colton Cowser Likely to Return During Upcoming Road Trip

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser (thumb) is likely to return from the 60-day injured list during their upcoming road trip to Seattle and Sacramento that begins on June 3, according to interim manager Tony Mansolino. In four minor-league games with High-A Aberdeen and Triple-A Norfolk, Cowser has gone 5-for-13 with a homer, three doubles, two […]

Stuart Fairchild Lands on Injured List

The Atlanta Braves announced on Friday that they placed outfielder Stuart Fairchild (finger) on the 10-day injured list with a dislocated pinkie finger and optioned right-hander Michael Peterson to Triple-A Gwinnett. The Braves also selected the contract of outfielder Jose Azocar to the major-league roster. Fairchild suffered the fractured finger sliding into second base in […]

Byron Buxton Officially Reinstated From Injured List

The Minnesota Twins announced on Friday that they reinstated outfielder Byron Buxton (concussion) from the seven-day concussion injured list and optioned outfielder Carson McCusker to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding move. The Twins haven't announced their starting lineup for Friday's series opener in Seattle against the Mariners, but Buxton should be back in there, […]

Dane Myers Set to Return on Friday

Miami Marlins outfielder Dane Myers (oblique) is set to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday before the series opener against the visiting San Francisco Giants, according to the New York Post's Jon Heyman. Myers will rejoin the big-league roster after landing on the IL on May 12 with a strained oblique. The […]

Luis Robert Jr. Back in Action on Friday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (knee) is starting in center field and is batting fifth against right-hander Zach Eflin and the hosting Baltimore Orioles for Friday's series opener at Camden Yards. Robert is returning to the lineup after sitting out the last two games due to soreness in his knee. The 27-year-old doesn't […]

Mike Trout To Be Activated Friday

According to Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) is expected to be activated from the injured list on Friday. He's been out since May 1 with a left knee contusion and is ready to make his return after almost a month. The three-time MVP didn't go on […]

Byron Buxton Expected to Return From Injured List on Friday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (concussion) is expected to return from the seven-day concussion injured list for the team's series opener on Friday against the Mariners in Seattle. Buxton continues to do baseball activities and took batting practice on Wednesday. The 31-year-old veteran should clear the league's concussion protocol and be able to play this […]

5 Undervalued Hitters and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 9) - Players That Are Underowned

As we head into Week 9 of the fantasy baseball season, several underowned hitters offer sneaky value on the waiver wire. Gabriel Moreno brings solid contact and growing power behind the plate, while Connor Norby and Kody Clemens offer versatility and emerging bats. Brett Baty is showing signs of life at third base, and Carlos […]

Cedric Mullins Lands on Injured List

The Baltimore Orioles have placed outfielder Cedric Mullins (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list with a right-hamstring strain, per Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun. Cooper Hummel was re-signed in a corresponding move. The 30-year-old had missed two games earlier this week due to rest, but there was no news of an injury. It's possible […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Brandon Lowe, Lawrence Butler, Isaac Paredes, Carlos Rodon, more

The fantasy baseball season rolls forward to Week 10, so it's time for another look at Nick Mariano's updated 2025 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues). Use these rest-of-season roto league rankings to identify risers and fallers from preseason rankings and identify potential buy and sell candidates moving forward. This […]

Swing Path and Attack Angle Research - Notable Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers

About a month ago, we heard much about torpedo bats, particularly bat speed and bat tracking, as a hot topic. I researched the bat tracking data, finding that some of it can be noisy, although it's helpful to identify what matters. Mike Petriello of MLB.com covered the new swing path and attack angle metrics available, sparking […]