Tai Peete has Modest Showing Through First Look at High-A

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Tai Peete has had a modest showing during his first extended look at the High-A level. Through 81 games in the first half, Peete has posted a .224/.284/.403 slash line with 13 doubles, 13 home runs, and 15 stolen bases. He has generated a .687 OPS and held a poor 111:27 […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/18/2025)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Friday has finally arrived, which means we have a hefty slate of games to review in order to find some of the best opportunities for home run props out there. I always enjoy writing this article on Fridays, because we typically have a ton of options to choose from, and that is […]

Robert Hassell III on Impressive Run at Triple-A

Washington Nationals outfield prospect Robert Hassell III has been on an impressive run since returning to Triple-A Rochester in mid-June. Through his last 22 games at the top level of the minor leagues, Hassell has posted an impressive .298/.404/.488 slash line with four doubles, four home runs, five stolen bases, and 12 RBI. Prior to […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Cam Schlittler, Spencer Jones, Jonah Tong

As we approach the second half of the fantasy baseball season, many top prospects are on the verge of getting the call and could make an immediate impact in the majors. In the first half, Jacob Wilson, Nick Kurtz, and Logan Henderson were among the prospects to make an immediate impact. In this piece, we […]

Justin Crawford Providing Plenty of Speed in First Half

Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Justin Crawford has been one of the most prolific contact and speed threats in Triple-A this season, swiping 29 bags in 38 attempts. He's hitting .331/.407/432 with a 127 wRC+ as a 21-year-old as he has flown through the Philadelphia pipeline. Crawford has made seamless transitions to each level he's been […]

Michael Massey to Begin Rehab Assignment Friday

The Kansas City Royals expect second baseman/outfielder Michael Massey (ankle, hand) to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Friday, the team announced. The Royals have gone over a month without Massey, who sprained his ankle June 7 and hasn't played since. Massey had been rehabbing the injury in the minors, but he […]

Enrique Bradfield Jr. Goes on Seven-Day Injured List With Hamstring Strain

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Enrique Bradfield Jr. (hamstring) has been placed on the seven-day injured list with Double-A Chesapeake with a right-hamstring strain, according to The Baltimore Banner's Andy Kostka. Bradfield aggravated his hamstring during the All-Star Futures game last weekend. The 23-year-old has dealt with injuries to both of his hamstrings this year and […]

Owen Caissie a Trade Candidate?

MLB.com's Jordan Bastian writes that the Chicago Cubs will have to weigh dealing one of the hottest hitters in professional baseball in outfield prospect Owen Caissie over the coming weeks as the team looks to add at the July 31 trade deadline. Caissie is now Chicago's top-ranked prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and is sporting a […]

Bo Davidson Promoted to Double-A Richmond

San Francisco Giants outfield prospect Bo Davidson has been promoted to Double-A Richmond on the back of a strong first half at High-A. The Giants' eighth-ranked prospect hit .309 with 10 home runs and 12 stolen bases, while a strong 14.6 percent walk rate buoyed an impressive .412 OBP. His 56 RBI were the second-most […]

2025 MLB Draft - Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlooks and FYPD Targets

The 2025 MLB Draft is now in the books, and our attention has shifted to first-year player drafts (FYPD), which means it is time to analyze which prospects possess the best skill sets that can translate to the major leagues. In this piece, we will look at some of the top picks in the first […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects Stash List: Ready to Make a Splash for Redraft Leagues (Week 17)

Welcome, friends, to the 2025 MLB season, and my weekly article about fantasy baseball prospects to stash heading into Week 17. Who are the top prospects you need to know for redraft leagues?  For eight straight weeks, we have seen a prospect getting the call imminently after the article was published. As we approach the All-Star […]

Are You For Real? Analyzing 4 Surprising Fantasy Baseball Breakouts From Andrew Vaughn, Angel Martinez, Harrison Bader, Kyle Higashioka

We've made it to the All-Star break, but scouring the waiver wire for hidden gems never stops. Welcome back to another edition of "Are You For Real? - Hitter Version." Most of the time, it's deeper pitching prospects that get all the shine on waivers, as fantasy managers try to find a difference-maker for their […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Ready for a Huge Second Half

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. got a late start to the season after recovering from his knee injury, but he showed he still has amazing upside in his limited playing time before the All-Star break. In 45 games, Acuna hit .323 with 12 homers, 39 runs scored, 22 RBI, and a .437 wOBA. His […]

Luis Robert Jr.'s Market Shaping Up

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is getting plenty of attention ahead of the MLB trade deadline and could be one of the best bats available to teams shopping for offense. MLB Network's Jon Heyman reported that eight teams have interest in Robert, who will be looking to bounce back after a tough first […]

Second Half Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates - Underperforming Hitters To Buy Low

Every MLB team has now played at least 95 games, meaning the season is nearly 60% complete. One trend we’ve noticed this year is a large number of underperforming hitters, especially from the first 10 rounds of fantasy drafts. There’s still time to move up the standings, but we’ll need some of those players to […]

Impact MLB Rookies: Which Major Fantasy Baseball Prospect Call-Ups Are Left?

Through the first half of the season, fantasy baseball managers have seen many top prospects get the call and make an immediate impact. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz and Milwaukee right-handed pitcher Jacob Misiorowski are among the names that have emerged as must-start players. However, there are still several players waiting in the wings who […]

Bryan Reynolds Remains One of the Top Names on the Market

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds is one of the biggest bats available for teams looking for an offensive upgrade as we approach the trade deadline. Not all teams can get in on the action, though, since the outfielder has a no-trade list that includes the Yankees, Mets, Blue Jays, Dodgers, Giants, and Padres. The 30-year-old […]

Sandy Alcantara Could Be Moved By the Marlins

The Miami Marlins have exceeded expectations this season, but are still expected to be sellers at the trade deadline to some extent. The team is listening to offers for starting pitchers Sandy Alcantara and Edward Cabrera, along with outfielder Jesus Sanchez and relief pitcher Anthony Bender. Alcantara is the biggest name of the bunch, but […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Chase DeLauter, Owen Caissie, Jonathon Long

Throughout the first half of the fantasy baseball season, we have seen many high-upside prospect hitters make their MLB debut and make an immediate impact with their major league clubs. For example, Nick Kurtz and Chandler Simpson have both provided high value in all formats. In this piece, we will look at three of the […]

Second Half Breakouts for Fantasy Baseball - Nick Mariano's "My Guys"

Congratulations to those of you who have built stellar foundations through the first half of the season, but what now? Seasoned veterans of the game know that no lead is safe, and we have to consistently improve our rosters to finish the marathon strong. Let's look at some players who I think could be pivotal […]

Dylan Beavers Ultra Productive in First Half

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Dylan Beavers enjoyed an exciting first half as he stuffed the stat sheet, hitting .311/.405/.482 (141 wRC+) with 10 homers and 20 stolen bases in 305 plate appearances. He is one of only six hitters at Triple-A this season to record at least 10 homers and 20 steals, including the recently […]

Byron Buxton Won't Waive No-Trade Clause

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has never looked like a realistic trade candidate approaching the July 31 deadline. Nevertheless, Buxton addressed speculation at All-Star festivities in Atlanta this week and made it clear that he isn't going anywhere. In fact, the 31-year-old expects to spend his entire career with the Twins. "I've got a no-trade […]

Gavin Sheets Returns from Paternity List

The San Diego Padres have activated first baseman/outfielder Gavin Sheets from the paternity list, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune. He'll take the roster spot of catcher Luis Campusano, whom the Padres optioned to Triple-A El Paso. Sheets ended up missing just one game, a 2-1 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on […]

Sal Frelick Dealing With Grade 1 Hamstring Strain, TBD for Start of Second Half

Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick (hamstring) has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain, and his status for Friday's series opener at Dodger Stadium against the Los Angeles Dodgers is to be determined, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. The Brewers will monitor Frelick's progress the next few days before deciding if he needs […]

Mike Sirota Transferred to 60-Day Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Mike Sirota (knee) was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Sunday, an unfortunate turn of events after a strong first half of the season. The Dodgers' sixth-ranked prospect was slashing .333/.452/.616 between Single-A and High-A this season, belting 16 doubles, three triples, and 13 home runs in 59 games. […]

Gabriel Gonzalez Surging at Double-A Wichita

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Gabriel Gonzalez is currently tied for the minor league lead in total hits with 108, including 29 doubles, which are the third-most in the minors. On the back of a 12.0 percent strikeout rate and minuscule 7.7 percent swinging-strike rate, the Twins' 17th-ranked prospect has helped himself to a robust .347/.420/.527 slash […]

Christopher Suero Headed to Double-A Binghamton

New York Mets catching prospect Christopher Suero is headed to Double-A Binghamton after 161 games at High-A between 2024 and 2025. The Mets' 20th-ranked prospect hit just .240 this year, but his home runs (13), RBI (51), and runs scored (53) were all top six in the South Atlantic League. The 21-year-old was striking out […]

Tommy Hawke Leads All Minor-Leaguers With 65 Steals

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Tommy Hawke is the current minor league stolen base leader, pacing the field with 65 steals on the season. The 2023 sixth-round draft pick recently earned a promotion to High-A after slashing .309/.453/.382 with 63 steals and walking (53) more than he was striking out (44). With just four games at High-A […]

Ching-Hsien Ko Cruising Through Arizona Complex League

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Ching-Hsien Ko is currently leading all minor-leaguers (150 at-bat minimum) in batting average and on-base percentage at this point in the season, hitting .370 with a .488 on-base percentage for the ACL Dodgers. The Dodgers' 13th-ranked prospect has reached base via hit or walk in 46 of the 47 games […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Buys and Sells - Trade Targets After The First Half (2025)

Hello RotoBallers! With us hitting the halfway point of the MLB season, it is a great time to look at some of the biggest fantasy baseball risers of the season and analyze their long-term dynasty fantasy baseball outlooks. In this article, I'll be providing you with some of my favorite fantasy baseball dynasty buys and […]