MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/2/25)

Who doesn't love a good Friday night MLB DFS slate? As usual, we get a big slate of games with 12 games on both FanDuel and DraftKings tonight. The worst weather is in the 6:00 games, so there's not too much to worry about avoiding on the main slate. We have no Coors Field, no […]

Luis Robert Jr. Knocks In Four Runs

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. extended his hitting streak to six games during Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Robert wasted no time as he knocked in an RBI with a single in the first inning. He would later slap a bases-clearing double to center field in the seventh inning. Robert finished his […]

Kerry Carpenter Resting Against Southpaw

Detroit Tigers outfielder/designated hitter Kerry Carpenter will take a seat for Thursday's series opener against the hosting Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. With Carpenter out, Riley Greene will serve as the DH and bat third, with Justyn-Henry Malloy starting in right field and batting leadoff for the first-place Tigers. Carpenter has gone 3-for-21 […]

Seiya Suzuki Puts On Power Display In Win Over Pirates

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki flexed his muscles in Thursday's 8-3 win over the hosting Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park to help spoil right-hander Paul Skenes' day. Serving as the designated hitter and batting out of the three-hole, Suzuki went 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and a walk to improve his season average […]

Jung Hoo Lee Sitting Against A Lefty

San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee is out of the team's starting lineup with a left-hander on the mound on Thursday against the division-rival Colorado Rockies. With Lee getting a day off against a southpaw, Luis Matos will make the start in center field and will hit sixth against Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland. Lee […]

Mike Trout Out Of Thursday's Lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (knee) is absent from Thursday's lineup in the series opener against the visiting Detroit Tigers. Jorge Soler is starting in right field and is batting third, while catcher Logan O'Hoppe will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth against Tigers right-hander Casey Mize. Travis d'Arnaud is catching and […]

Juan Soto Busts Out With Two Homers In Thursday's Loss

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto came ready to hit in Thursday's series finale against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks, going 2-for-3 with two solo home runs and a walk in the team's 4-2 loss. Soto accounted for all of New York's offense in this one and is now up to five home runs on the […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Bubba Chandler, Zebby Matthews, Jordan Lawlar

If your fantasy baseball team is in need of reinforcements as we head into May, there are some exciting young players on the verge of making an impact as soon as they get the call to the majors. Whether you're looking to replace a struggling starting pitcher or an under-performing infielder, there are three prospects […]

Yankees Claim Bryan De La Cruz Off Waivers From Braves

The New York Yankees claimed outfielder Bryan De La Cruz off waivers from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday and optioned him to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. To make room for De La Cruz on the 40-man roster, the Yankees moved outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) to the 60-day injured list. De La Cruz began the 2025 season […]

Yankees Transfer Giancarlo Stanton To 60-Day Injured List

The New York Yankees transferred outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Thursday to make room for outfielder Bryan De La Cruz on the 40-man roster after he was claimed off waivers from the Atlanta Braves. It's merely a procedural move and won't really change Stanton's timetable […]

Five Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Dynasty Gems In High-A

As dynasty managers, we're always looking for the next top prospects. Finding a prospect before they blow up and seeing them rise in prospect lists is one of the most fun aspects of dynasty, at least it is to me. There are a ton of big-name prospects in High-A this season that are off to […]

Miguel Andujar Starting At Third Base On Thursday

Athletics infielder Miguel Andujar will make the start at third base and bat fifth in Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Texas Rangers and right-hander Tyler Mahle. This will be Andujar's first start at third base in the big leagues since 2021 with the New York Yankees. The 30-year-old veteran probably won't see enough time […]

Christian Yelich Getting A Breather In Series Finale

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is getting the day off for Thursday's series finale in Chicago against the hosting White Sox. Catcher William Contreras will get a day off his feet and serve as the designated hitter while batting cleanup, and Eric Haase will do the catching and hit ninth against White Sox right-hander Sean […]

Nolan Jones, Angel Martinez Out Against Twins

Cleveland Guardians outfielders Nolan Jones and Angel Martinez are both getting a day off on Thursday against the division-rival Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Jhonkensy Noel is starting in right field and batting fifth, while Daniel Schneemann gets the start in center field and is hitting out of the six-hole against Twins right-hander Simeon Woods […]

Kyle Isbel, Hunter Renfroe Sitting On Thursday

Kansas City Royals outfielders Kyle Isbel and Hunter Renfroe are both starting on the bench for Thursday's tilt against the hosting Tampa Bay Rays. Drew Waters will start in center field and bat ninth, while Mark Canha gets the nod in right field and is hitting seventh against Rays right-hander Shane Baz. Isbel did have […]

Brandon Nimmo Returns To Face Diamondbacks

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (illness) is back in left field and is hitting sixth in Thursday's series finale against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Zac Gallen. Nimmo missed the last two games due to an illness, but he's feeling better now and will start against the D-backs in the series finale. The […]

Victor Scott II Sitting On Thursday

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II is not in the team's starting lineup for Thursday's series finale against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds. Jose Barrero is drawing the start in center field for the Red Birds and will hit ninth against Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott. After playing both of the wins in the team's doubleheader […]

Austin Hays Remains Out In Series Finale

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Austin Hays (hamstring) remains sidelined for Thursday's series finale against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park. Santiago Espinal is starting in left field and will hit fifth against Cardinal left-hander Matthew Liberatore. Hays injured his left hamstring while running the bases on Monday and will now miss his […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Rafael Devers, Noelvi Marte, Jorge Polanco, Andy Pages, Joe Ryan, more

With another week of MLB baseball fast approaching, it's time to check on our rest-of-season fantasy baseball rankings. Below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated 2025 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) heading into Week 5. Use these rest-of-season roto league rankings to identify risers and fallers from preseason […]

Lawrence Butler Rocks Grand Slam In Late Scoring Outburst

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler went 2-for-5 with a single and a grand slam in Wednesday's 7-1 victory over the Texas Rangers. The 24-year-old was part of a big ninth inning for the A's, as the team scored six runs on the back of two home runs to put away the Rangers. His grand slam was […]

Brent Rooker Blasts Eighth Home Run

Athletics outfielder/designated hitter Brent Rooker went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 7-1 win over the Texas Rangers. He added a single and struck out twice. Rooker's eighth long ball of the season -- a two-run blast -- came in the top of the ninth inning to give the A's a […]

Randy Arozarena Connects On Fifth Homer Of The Season

Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena smashed a solo home run in the second inning of the Mariners' 9-3 home win over the Angels on Wednesday. He went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and two strikeouts. After a slow start to the season, Arozarena's batting average is on the rise, although it's still just .208 on […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Luke Weaver, Andy Pages, Caleb Durbin, Bubba Chandler, Tony Gonsolin, David Bednar

It's officially May, and the MLB season is in full swing. At RotoBaller HQ, we return with more waiver wire advice to help you stay on top of the waiver wire, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. Today, we review our mid-week waiver rankings for Week 5-- April 26 through May 4. This edition […]

Anthony Santander Launches Fourth Homer

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander went 1-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 7-6 win over the Boston Red Sox. The switch-hitting veteran blasted his fourth long ball of the season off Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock to tie the game 6-6 in the bottom of the seventh inning. Santander has […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/1/2025)

We've got an 11-game slate on Thursday, giving us opportunities to find some bats to go yard. We don't have many high wind spots like we have had the last two days, but there are still opportunities to target the long ball in some good hitting spots with the weather heating up. I will provide […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/01/25)

Happy Thursday Rotoballers! This Thursday brings another split schedule with a great chance to get in a doubleheader of DFS fantasy baseball action. The first set of games starts at 12:35 p.m. ET with seven games in the afternoon, and then the evening wave starts at 6:45 p.m. ET and includes four games under the […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 5)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 5 of the 2025 MLB season. There are some interesting player names here this week, guys who looked like washouts who are finding new life this season with new opportunities: Gavin Lux, Jordan Beck, and yes, Javier Baez. Injuries have […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Report - Week 6 Updates for Royce Lewis, Logan Gilbert, Tyler Glasnow, Giancarlo Stanton, Jackson Merrill, Tyler O'Neill, Blake Snell

When writing this article every week, I get to see the ebb and flow of injuries around Major League Baseball. The last two weeks were heavy with injuries, and this past week and next hope to offer many players returning from injury. There is one major correlation I see with this trend, and that is […]

Aaron Judge Homers In Three-Hit Game

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, one run, and one walk in a 5-4 loss to the Orioles on Wednesday. He continues to show why he is the best hitter in baseball, and his .427/.521/.761 slash line is almost unbelievable. This was his fourth straight multi-hit game […]

Daylen Lile's Strong Start Earns Him A Promotion To Triple-A Rochester

Washington Nationals outfield prospect Daylen Lile was promoted to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday on the heels of a 14-game hit streak, and promptly collected his first Triple-A hit in a 1-for-4 day at the plate, extending the streak to 15 games. The former second-round draft pick flashed his speed, with the hit going for a triple, and he […]