4 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Cam Smith, Yusei Kikuchi, Jarren Duran, Zach Eflin

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 13 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at Cam Smith, Yusei Kikuchi, Jarren Duran, and Zach Eflin. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller is here […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 13 (June 23 - June 29)

We are approaching the end of June and have another round of FAAB bids to make. This week, we will look at two members from the 2024 MLB Draft class who are finding their groove in the major leagues. On the pitching side, we have a new closer in Philadelphia and a potential breakout in […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 13)

Summer has officially begun today, and the Major League season is hauling booty towards the mid-way mark of the season. The temperatures across the country, especially here in the Northeast, are beginning to climb, and the same can be said for the values of the seven players I'm recommending below. The players below are all […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13 (June 23 - June 29)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 13 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of June 23 - June 29, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

Seiya Suzuki Homers Twice in Loss

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki came ready to swing the bat during Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Suzuki smacked a solo shot off right-hander Logan Gilbert in the first inning. He would get Gilbert again with a two-run blast in the sixth inning. Suzuki finished his day 2-for-4 with two homers and three RBI […]

Byron Buxton Smacks Two Homers on Sunday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has been crushing the ball over the wall lately. On Sunday, Buxton got the game going with a solo home run off right-hander Quinn Priester in the first inning. Buxton continued the fun with another solo blast in the sixth inning. He finished his day 3-for-5 with two homers, two […]

Jackson Merrill Activated, Playing on Sunday

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (concussion) was activated off the 7-day injured list on Sunday. Merrill is back in action after missing a little over a week due to a concussion. When healthy, Merrill is a stud, but keeping him on the field has been a problem this season. Merrill is slashing .304/.349/.474 with […]

Tyler O'Neill Set to Resume Rehab Assignment

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (shoulder) is set to resume his rehab assignment on Sunday with High-A Aberdeen. O'Neill has been dealing with some soreness in his shoulder, which has halted his rehab assignment. However, the 30-year-old appears to be back on track. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as he could be […]

Corbin Carroll Not in Sunday's Lineup

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (hand) is remaining on the bench on Sunday when the Diamondbacks continue a series against the Colorado Rockies. The superstar outfielder has been held out of action over the past three games due to a bruised left hand. Fantasy managers should continue to keep an eye on his status leading […]

Mike Tauchman Still Out on Sunday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Mike Tauchman (groin) remains out of the starting nine on Sunday when the White Sox conclude a series against the Toronto Blue Jays. The outfielder has been held out of action over the past two games. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he may miss additional time during […]

Victor Scott II Sitting Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II is not in the team's lineup for Sunday's matchup with the Cincinnati Reds. Jose Herrera will man center field and bat ninth in Scott's place against Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott. The 23-year-old Scott has emerged as a productive regular in the Cardinals' lineup this season. He has already […]

Willi Castro Out Sunday with Wrist Soreness

Minnesota Twins outfielder/infielder Willi Castro is out of the team's lineup Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers. He's dealing with soreness in his right wrist. The hope is that it won't be a lingering issue for Castro, who has gotten off to a nice start this season. The defensively versatile 28-year-old is hitting .280/.362/.456 with seven […]

Wyatt Langford Back in Action on Sunday

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (back) is returning to the starting nine on Sunday when they conclude a series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Langford has been held out of action in the previous two games due to lower back stiffness. However, the former top prospect was able to avoid a lengthy absence. This afternoon, the […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Rookies to Stash and Top Performers for Week 13 (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my Week 13 edition of the top prospect performers. In this week's piece, we will look at two emerging bats at the Triple-A level who are quickly approaching their MLB debut. On the pitching side, we highlight a Tampa Bay right-hander who has some major league experience but has begun to take […]

Emmanuel Rodriguez Begins Rehab Assignment

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez (hip) began a rehab assignment with the team's Florida Complex League affiliate on Saturday. The left-handed slugger went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI single, and a run scored in the contest, which was his first game action since May 30. The Twins' second-ranked prospect had been on the […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Report - Updates for Chris Sale, Adley Rutschman, Tyler Glasnow, Shota Imanaga, Jake Burger, and more

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my fantasy baseball injury report for June 22. Every week, we look back at the major injury developments in baseball and look ahead at what might transpire. Today, we examine recent injuries and updates for Chris Sale, Adley Rutschman, Tyler Glasnow, Shota Imanaga, Jake Burger, and more. Injuries are an unfortunate part of the […]

When Will Hunter Greene, Cole Ragans, Nathan Eovaldi Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Strong starting pitching is one of the keys to success in fantasy baseball, but starting pitchers also rarely stay healthy for an entire season. Like the major league teams, fantasy managers have to navigate injuries expertly throughout the course of the long season, especially during the grind of the summer months. Keeping up with the […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 12 (2025)

With several top prospects recently getting the call, you may be running low on your FAAB dollars. Don't worry, because there are several hitters on the waiver wire that will not cost you much but carry quite a high ceiling. This week, we will take a look at an outfielder who was a popular breakout […]

5 Undervalued Hitters and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 12) - Players Who Are Underowned

As we hit Week 12 of the fantasy baseball season, savvy managers know it’s the perfect time to find value where others aren’t looking. This week, five hitters -- Willi Castro, Josh Smith, Miguel Vargas, Ryan McMahon, and Sal Frelick -- stand out as underrated assets with the potential to make a real impact. From […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 12)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 12 of the 2025 MLB season. By now, we have a pretty good idea of what our teams are and where we might need to augment our statistical categories. Injuries and ineffectiveness are prompting us to reassess certain players, necessitating […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/22/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have a six-game slate (seven on FanDuel) of MLB action to close out the weekend. For this piece, we will only be analyzing the six games that both DraftKings and FanDuel carry on their main slate. However, for FanDuel players, the Diamondbacks are a top stack in Coors Field facing the […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Chase DeLauter, Jordan Lawlar, Chandler Simpson

Adding the right prospect at the right time could provide a much-needed spark to your fantasy team. If you're falling behind in a specific category, a prospect with the proper skill set could help you climb your league standings. In this piece, we will look at three prospects who are on the verge of earning […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Colby Thomas, Joe Boyle, Daylen Lile

This season, fantasy managers have begun to see many highly-touted prospects make an immediate impact at the major league level. Since the start of the month, Kansas City Royals first baseman Jac Caglianone, Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz, and Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer have begun to find their footing and provide on a […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/22/2025)

We saw a lot of balls leave the yard yesterday as the hot weather and good hitting conditions continue to drive up scores around the league. Today should be more of the same, with at least six or seven stadiums featuring warm weather and winds blowing out. I'll try to target these ballparks with my […]

Brandon Nimmo Goes Yard Twice in Win

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs and a walk in his team's 11-4 win against the Philadelphia Phillies. It's the 32-year-old's second two-homer effort in the last ten days, giving him 15 on the season. Nimmo missed a few games with a calf issue in late May, but […]

Juan Soto Puts on Hitting Clinic in Victory

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto turned in his best performance of the season in an 11-4 defeat of the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. Soto set season-high marks with four hits and four RBI and walloped two home runs in a 4-for-5 night. The four-time All-Star got off to a slow start in 2025 (by […]

Alec Burleson Homers, Drives in Three in Win

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder/first baseman Alec Burleson was a key contributor in the team's 6-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. Burleson cracked a two-run homer in the first inning and later chipped in an RBI single in the fifth. He finished the day 2-for-5, extending his hitting streak to nine games. So far […]

Pete Crow-Armstrong Homers in Multi-Hit Game

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong continued his breakout 2025 with a stellar showing against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. Crow-Armstrong helped the Cubs to a 10-7 win with a 2-for-4 performance that included a solo home run and a double. The first 20/20 player in the majors this season, the 23-year-old is hitting .270/.308/.563 with […]

Heliot Ramos Goes Yard in Win

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos hit a solo home run to help the club to a 3-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Ramos' first-inning blast off right-hander Brayan Bello was his only hit in a 1-for-4 afternoon. After earning an All-Star nod in 2024, Ramos is quietly putting together a terrific […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Ends 21-Game Home Run Drought

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. smashed a three-run home run in a 5-1 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday. With the Padres leading 2-1 in the bottom of the seventh, Tatis stepped up with two men on and belted a 380-footer off right-hander Taylor Clarke. Tatis also walked during a 1-for-3 […]