MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/9/25)

While Wednesdays are usually a day that gets chopped up with early action with day games, today we have only a few teams in action early, leaving us with a very solid 11-game main slate on both FanDuel and DraftKings. There are some games with rain in the forecast, so be sure to check the […]

Max Clark Tallies Hit in Double-A Debut

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark went 1-for-4 in his Double-A debut on Tuesday evening. Clark would hit a single in the third inning of the contest. The 20-year-old is considered the No. 2-ranked prospect in Detroit and the No. 12 overall prospect on MLB.com. The former third overall pick from the 2023 MLB Draft […]

Lazaro Montes Hits Fourth Double-A Home Run

Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Lazaro Montes went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI during their contest against Double-A Tula on Tuesday evening. Since earning the promotion to Double-A, Montes has swung a hot bat. Through his first 13 games at the level, Montes has held a .298/.424/.660 slash line with a double, two […]

Owen Caissie Launches Two Long Balls on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs outfield prospect Owen Caissie went 2-for-5 with two home runs during their contest against Triple-A St. Paul on Tuesday evening. This was Caissie's third multi-home run game since the start of the month. Since July 1, the top-ranked prospect in Chicago has posted a remarkable .462/.533/1.231 line with two doubles and six long […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/9/2025)

We have a full slate of MLB action on Wednesday, giving us several opportunities to find value in our home run player prop bets today. Today's hitters include red-hot sluggers such as Trevor Story, Elly De La Cruz, and Juan Soto. Each player I chose today is either swinging a hot bat, is in an exploitable […]

Emmanuel Rodriguez Goes Deep Tuesday

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in an 11-5 win against Triple-A Iowa. Rodriguez has caught fire at the plate in July, slashing .529/.636/.765 with a 5:5 BB:K in 22 plate appearances. The 22-year-old has maintained his incredibly patient approach with a walk rate over 20 […]

Yordan Alvarez Not Yet Hitting

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez (hand) is continuing to work out, but hasn't yet resumed hitting, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. It's been a long and frustrating rehab process for the slugger, with an initial diagnosis of hand inflammation that sent him to the injured list in early May. However, over a month into […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Scratched with Back Tightness

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (back) was scratched from Tuesday's lineup due to lower back tightness. He was originally slated to start in right field and bat leadoff, but Eli White will get the start instead, with Jurickson Profar shifting to the top of the batting order. The discomfort seemingly presented itself during batting […]

Jorge Soler Gets Night off on Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers. This appears to be a routine rest day for Soler who has only four hits since returning from the injured list. The Angels will give him some extra rest in the hope that he turns […]

Brooks Baldwin Scratched on Tuesday

Chicago White Sox infielder/outfielder Brooks Baldwin (back) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Baldwin has been pulled out of the lineup due to lower back tightness. It's a shame because Baldwin has been hitting well lately with a five-game hitting streak coming into this contest. […]

Luis Robert Jr. Activated, Batting Sixth on Tuesday

The Chicago White Sox announced that they have reinstated outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielder Tristan Gray to Triple-A Charlotte. Robert missed the last two weeks with a strained left hamstring. He's returning Tuesday to start in center field and bat sixth against Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Chris […]

Starling Marte Hits 10-Day Injured List

The New York Mets have placed designated hitter/outfielder Starling Marte (knee) on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to July 7, with a bruised right knee. They also reinstated DH/outfielder Jesse Winker (oblique) from the 60-day IL. Marte injured his knee in his final at-bat against the New York Yankees on Sunday. The 36-year-old said he's […]

Jesse Winker Activated, Starting at DH on Tuesday

The New York Mets have reinstated designated hitter/outfielder Jesse Winker (oblique) from the 60-day injured list. The team opened up room for Winker by sending fellow DH/outfielder Starling Marte (knee) to the 10-day IL and transferring right-hander Tylor Megill (elbow) to the 60-day IL. Winker is in the lineup at DH and hitting fifth on […]

Ryan Ward Leading All Minor Leaguers in Home Runs

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Ryan Ward leads all minor leaguers in home runs with 23 through 82 games for Triple-A Oklahoma City. He also leads in RBI (76) and is tied for most hits (99). The 27-year-old has shown prodigious power in the past, blasting at least 21 home runs in each of the […]

Jake Fraley to Begin Triple-A Rehab Assignment

The Cincinnati Reds announced that outfielder Jake Fraley (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. Fraley has been on the shelf since he suffered a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder on June 23. The 30-year-old recently underwent a cortisone shot to manage the pain, and the Reds are hopeful […]

Jakob Marsee Pacing International League in Steals

Miami Marlins outfield prospect Jakob Marsee is leading Triple-A's International League with 39 steals. The 24-year-old is getting on base at a .369 clip thanks to a 14.6 percent walk rate, and although the batting average stands at .242, he's been hitting much better as of late. The left-handed hitter went 30-for-76 (.395) in 20 […]

Jerar Encarnacion Steadily Progressing

The San Francisco Giants report that outfielder Jerar Encarnacion (oblique) took batting practice at Oracle Park on Monday (Jul. 7) and will continue his hitting progression this week. The Dominican Republic native hit the injured list in mid-June with a left oblique strain after just eight games back with the team from a hand injury, […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Fantasy Baseball Hitters Surging Including Ramon Laureano, Austin Hays, Max Muncy, Brooks Baldwin

Welcome to the third rendition of the hitters' version of "Are You For Real?"! I hope you all enjoy the nerdy deep-diving as much as we do! With less than a week until the All-Star Break, it's a great time to find a surging slugger on the waiver wire. As a reminder, we're looking for […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/8/25)

It was a winning day in cash play yesterday despite a meh performance from Jacob deGrom. Tonight, we have a full night of action with 13 games, and it comes with some weather-related issues that will require monitoring. As always, jump into the RotoBaller Discord, and we'll be discussing and analyzing everything in real time. […]

Bryan Reynolds Has Six Teams on His No-Trade List

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds could be one of the better outfield bats available at the MLB Trade deadline, but not every team will have a shot at landing the switch-hitting slugger. The San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, Toronto Blue Jays, and New York Mets are the six […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/8/2025)

We have a full slate of games for Tuesday's MLB action. We have some warm temperatures on the East Coast again, which will provide us with some opportunities to go home run hunting. Outside of Sutter Health Park and Great American Ball Park, there are no extreme hitting spots on today's slate, so most of […]

Allan Castro Earns Eastern League Player of the Week Honors

Boston Red Sox outfield prospect Allan Castro earned Eastern League Player of the Week honors for June 30 - July 6 after going 12-for-24 (.500) with three doubles, a triple, a home run, six RBI, five runs scored, and a 3:4 BB:K in six games for the Sea Dogs. Boston's 21st-ranked prospect is hitting well […]

Week 15 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Colson Montgomery, Addison Barger, Noelvi Marte, Eury Perez, Bubba Chandler

The 2025 MLB season is already three months in, and we are a week away from the All-Star break. Injuries continue to mount, and we are seeing some of the top prospects getting called up to the show. Staying on top of the waiver is crucial as we head into the second half of the […]

Anthony Santander Hoping to Hit Soon

According to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca, Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander (shoulder) still isn't hitting yet but will hopefully do so soon. Santander has been sidelined on the IL since May 30 with a shoulder subluxation and still hasn't taken swings, although it appears he'll do so soon. The Venezuelan native's first stint with […]

Kyle Manzardo Placed On Family Medical Emergency List Monday

The Cleveland Guardians placed first baseman Kyle Manzardo (family emergency) on the family medical emergency list Monday and recalled outfielder Jhonkensy Noel from Triple-A Columbus in a corresponding move. Fantasy managers should keep an eye out for further updates as to when Manzardo may be able to rejoin the team. Noel has struggled in his […]

Luis Robert Jr. Returning in Short Order

Per MLB.com's Scott Merkin, Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (hamstring) should return within the next couple of days if "all goes well." The 27-year-old was placed on the 10-day injured list a few weeks ago, but has progressed well from a hamstring strain that ailed him -- a notoriously tricky injury. Whether he'll […]

Kenedy Corona Called Up for Debut

Houston Astros outfield prospect Kenedy Corona was called up from Triple-A Sugar Land for his major league debut on Monday. The 25-year-old is expected to provide outfield depth after Jake Meyers left Sunday's contest with right calf tightness and was out of the lineup Monday. Corona's stay may not be long-lived as Meyers isn't expected […]

Teoscar Hernandez Expected Back Wednesday

Per MLB.com's Sonja Chen, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (foot) is expected to return for Wednesday's road matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers. The Dominican Republic native missed his team's previous two contests after fouling a ball off his foot in Saturday's loss to the Astros. Presumably, testing came back negative, as he's set to […]

Robert Calaz Named California League Player of the Week

Colorado Rockies outfield prospect Robert Calaz was named California League Player of the Week after going 9-for-21 (.429) with a double, four home runs, eight RBI, four runs scored, and a 2:4 BB:K in six games for Single-A Fresno. The Rockies' third-ranked prospect is slashing .277/.341/476 with nine home runs, 36 RBI, and 26 runs […]

Daulton Varsho Runs Bases on Monday, Nears Rehab Assignment

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (hamstring) ran the bases Monday and is expected to do so again Wednesday. He is likely to begin a rehab assignment by early next week. The 29-year-old was placed on the injured list June 1 with a left hamstring strain and could return as early as mid-July. Before the […]