Derek Hill Designated for Assignment

The Miami Marlins announced that they have activated outfielder Derek Hill (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list and designated him for assignment. His roster spot will go to outfielder Griffin Conine (shoulder), who's back from the 60-day IL. Hill has dealt with multiple injuries this year, most recently a strained right hamstring he suffered on […]

Jung Hoo Lee Out of Lineup on Monday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee is not in the lineup on Monday against St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Michael McGreevy. Drew Gilbert will take Lee's place in center field and bat ninth, while Jerar Encarnacion will play right and hit eighth. Although the lefty-swinging Lee has posted a respectable .269/.342/.419 line against righties this […]

Brendan Donovan Scratched From Lineup on Monday

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan (groin) has been scratched from the lineup on Monday against the San Francisco Giants. Donovan was originally penciled in to play second and lead off, but he'll instead sit out with stiffness and soreness stemming from a groin injury, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. The […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Out Sick on Monday

Updating a previous report, San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (illness) is out of the lineup on Monday against the Milwaukee Brewers because of an illness, manager Mike Shildt told reporters. Ryan O'Hearn will take over in right field for Tatis, who has played in a personal-best 152 games this season. The 26-year-old has […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Gets Rare Day Off on Monday

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is out of the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. This is a rare off day for Tatis who hasn't sat out of a game since September 1. The Padres want to keep their key players rested and ready to go for the postseason. […]

Jonny Farmelo Will Participate in the Arizona Fall League

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Jonny Farmelo will participate in the Arizona Fall League (AFL) this October, part of a seven-player Seattle contingent that will represent the Peoria Javelinas. The Mariners' seventh-ranked prospect suffered a stress reaction in his rib that caused him to miss nearly three months in the middle of the season, finishing with […]

Ryan Ward Finishes as Minor-League Home Run, RBI Leader

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Ryan Ward won the Joe Bauman Award after he hit the most home runs in the minors this year, blasting 36 homers this season for Triple-A Oklahoma City. It's the third straight season with at least 33 home runs, and this year he seemed to put it all together, as […]

Kyle Tucker Unlikely to Return Until at Least Wednesday

Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker (calf) has not yet progressed to running, according to manager Craig Counsell, but he has been hitting. Tucker is scheduled to travel to Chicago on Monday and then be re-evaluated before Tuesday's game at Wrigley Field, according to The Athletic's Patrick Mooney. Counsell has ruled Tucker out from returning from […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 26)

Welcome to my final waiver wire article of the season here on RotoBaller. I've enjoyed writing this article each Saturday this season, and hopefully, this article has been beneficial to you and your fantasy teams over the last six months. If you're still reading this here in late-September, it probably means you're still in contention […]

Nick Mariano's Week 26 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Take a moment to catch your breath, and then let's gear up for that last push for home plate. Some of you are grinding head-to-head matchups where specific category needs will become apparent, while others are simultaneously attacking and defending rotisserie categories. Let's get […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 26)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 26 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. As we're into […]

4 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Caleb Durbin, Parker Messick, James Wood, Nick Lodolo

Welcome, everyone, to the final edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 26 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at Caleb Durbin, Parker Messick, James Wood, and Nick Lodolo. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller is […]

Week 26 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Giancarlo Stanton, Daylen Lile, Ian Seymour, Sal Stewart, Trey Yesavage

The final week of the MLB season has finally arrived! With fantasy baseball ending this week, it's the last chance to make any waiver wire moves to help secure those fantasy baseball championships. At RotoBaller HQ, we updated our top 100 hitter and pitcher list for Week 26 of the MLB season -- September 22nd […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (9/22/2025)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have only six teams on the slate for us tonight! With only a few places to choose from, we are going to get creative on this slate. With six teams, let's explore six home run possibilities, taking one from each team. I obviously don't recommend betting them all together, but each […]

Corbin Carroll Joins 30-30 Club on Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll became the first 30-30 player in franchise history in a 9-2 rout of the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. Carroll launched his 31st homer, a three-run, 428-foot shot against left-hander Ranger Suarez, and stole his 30th base during a 2-for-5 afternoon. The 25-year-old star added a double and finished with four […]

Wilyer Abreu Activated, Playing on Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu (calf) was activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Abreu is back in the mix after missing around a month of action due to a calf issue. He figures to start in right field against a majority of right-handed starting pitching. […]

Wyatt Langford Back in Lineup on Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (side) is returning to the lineup for Sunday's series finale versus the Miami Marlins. After missing the first two games of the series with tightness in his side, Langford will play left field and bat second against right-hander Eury Perez as the Rangers try to avoid a sweep. Langford has […]

Jac Caglianone in Lineup on Sunday

Kansas City Royals outfielder Jac Caglianone (elbow) is in the lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. He'll play right field and bat eighth versus right-hander Trey Yesavage. Caglianone left the Royals' 2-1 win early on Saturday after taking a pitch off the right elbow, but it won't cost him any additional time. The […]

Mike Trout Hits 400th Career Home Run

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout accomplished a huge milestone during Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Trout put his name in the history books when he blasted a 485-foot home run in the eighth inning. He became the 59th player in history to reach 400-homers and 200-plus stolen bases by his age 33-season. He […]

Giancarlo Stanton Belts 450th Career Home Run

New York Yankees designated hitter/outfielder Giancarlo Stanton became the 41st player in major league history to reach the 450-home run mark on Saturday and helped his team to a 6-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Stanton hit a three-run, opposite-field shot off right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano in the first inning to give the Yankees a lead […]

Wilyer Abreu Likely to Return on Sunday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu (calf) is expected to return from the injured list on Sunday, according to manager Alex Cora. It appears Abreu is finally ready to return after missing nearly a month of action due to a calf injury. When healthy, Abreu has been a viable option in the Red Sox lineup. […]

Isaac Collins Takes a Seat on Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Isaac Collins is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Collins will head to the bench for the third time in the last five games. He's currently in an 0-for-13 slump at the plate, so it's not surprising to see Collins seeing more time on […]

Lars Nootbaar Not in Lineup on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar isn't in the starting lineup on Saturday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Alec Burleson will take his place in left field and hit third versus right-hander Chad Patrick, while Nolan Gorman will play first base and bat sixth. This has been a rough September for Nootbaar, who has struggled to […]

Seiya Suzuki Out of Lineup on Saturday

Chicago Cubs outfielder/designated hitter Seiya Suzuki is sitting on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds. Willi Castro will play right field and hit eighth in a meeting with right-hander Zack Littell, while Moises Ballesteros will serve as the DH and bat cleanup. Suzuki returned Wednesday after missing a week with bronchitis, but he has gone just […]

Wyatt Langford Remains Out on Saturday

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (side) is not in the starting lineup against the Miami Marlins on Saturday. Alejandro Osuna will handle left field and hit third versus right-hander Adam Mazur, while Michel Helman will play center and bat ninth. This is the second straight game off for Langford, who's day-to-day with side tightness. The […]

Nolan Jones Heads to 10-Day Injured List

The Cleveland Guardians have placed outfielder Nolan Jones (oblique) on the 10-day injured list with a strained right oblique and promoted outfielder Petey Halpin from Triple-A Columbus. Jones came off the bench in the Guardians' 6-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Friday and had to exit after he began feeling discomfort in his side […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Otto Lopez, Justin Verlander, Ketel Marte, Aaron Nola, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 25 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at players like Otto Lopez, Justin Verlander, Ketel Marte, and Aaron Nola. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller […]

Nick Mariano's Week 25 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Baseball's home stretch is upon us! The third base coach is waving us around as we make a mad dash for the championship trophies, but we're not there yet. Some of you need power, others need speed, starts, saves, and so on! You've done […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 26)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 26, as we wind down the 2025 MLB regular season. The focus of this article is to highlight players who could be on the verge of a breakout, citing current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average, stolen bases, and isolated […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 25 (September 15 - September 21)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 25 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of September 15 - September 21, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]