Jake Meyers to Start Rehab Assignment on Wednesday

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers (calf) will start a minor-league rehab assignment on Wednesday with Triple-A Sugar Land, according to manager Joe Espada. Meyers could rejoin the big-league roster this weekend or early next week if everything goes well on the farm this week. The 29-year-old right-handed-hitting outfielder has been sidelined since just before the […]

Parker Meadows Getting Close to Rehab Assignment

Detroit Tigers outfielder Parker Meadows (quadriceps) was running at 90 percent as of Monday, according to manager A.J. Hinch. However, Meadows isn't currently traveling with the team on their road trip, and he'll be set for a big running test this week. If he's able to clear that test, Meadows could start a minor-league rehab […]

Lane Thomas Takes On-Field Batting Practice

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas (foot) took on-field batting practice on Monday, and the team is hopeful that he can return at some point in September, according to manager Stephen Vogt. However, there is still no timetable for Thomas to return from plantar fasciitis in his right foot that landed him on the injured list […]

Jorge Soler Doing Limited Baseball Activities

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler (back) is with the team in Texas and has begun limited baseball activities. Along with running and throwing, Soler is taking on-field batting practice for the first time since he landed on the 10-day injured list with lower-back inflammation on July 24. The 33-year-old has gone on the IL […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 22)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 22 of the 2025 MLB 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 power (ISO). This week, […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/26/25)

Tuesdays never seem to disappoint, and today's slate is no exception. We have a massive 12-game slate on both slates tonight, and it can always be a bit overwhelming to crack open such a big slate and wonder, "Where the heck do I even start?" Don't worry! I've got your back! I'll give you my […]

Denzel Clarke Not Running or Hitting Yet

Athletics outfielder Denzel Clarke (adductor) is improving and has "made progress," but the 25-year-old is not currently running or hitting. He still seems to be a ways away from a possible return before the end of the season. The rookie made a splash with an impressive highlight reel in center field over his 47 games […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Kristian Campbell, Carson Benge, Brandon Sproat

Stashing the right prospect can provide a significant boost to your fantasy team. Last season, any manager who stashed Junior Caminero was rewarded with some decent power production late in the season. In this piece, we will look at three prospects who are currently performing at a high level at Triple-A and knocking on the […]

Nick Mariano's Week 22 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Remember when we were battling through April and May, trying to discern between reality and mirages? Well, now it's the final week of August, and we're still doing the same exercises with a month left to play! Rosters are going to expand to 28 […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 22)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 22 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. We'll examine players […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/26/2025)

We have 15 games this Tuesday in MLB. What better day for a home run article than "Dinger Tuesday?" We will be attacking my four favorite spots for home runs today, including great environments for hitting because of matchups, park factor, and favorable weather conditions. I am leaning more into pitch mix and BVP data […]

Victor Scott II Hitting, Hoping To Progress Later In Week

The Athletic's Katie Woo reported Monday that St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II (ankle) is hitting and is hoping to progress to more routes later in the week. The 24-year-old defensive phenom was placed on the 10-day injured list on August 17 with a left ankle sprain. He is currently without a return timetable. […]

Brendan Donovan Hitting Off Tee, No Return Timetable

St. Louis Cardinals second baseman/outfielder Brendan Donovan (groin) has been hitting off a tee but has no timetable for his return from the injured list, per the Athletic's Katie Woo. Donovan was placed on the 10-day IL retroactive to August 15 with a left groin strain. Donovan's injury came as a blow to the Cardinals, […]

Anthony Santander Hitting Off High-Velocity Pitching Machines

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander (shoulder) was with the big-league team on Monday and has progressed to hitting off high-velocity pitching machines, per Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling. Santander has been on the injured list since the end of May with left shoulder inflammation. 2025 has not gone as Santander or fantasy managers had planned, as […]

Chase DeLauter Taking Live Batting Practice

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter (hand) has cleared a key hurdle in his recovery from a right hamate fracture and is now taking live batting practice. Before landing on the injured list on July 11, DeLauter was slashing .278/.383/.476 at Triple-A, showing strong plate discipline and developing power. The 23-year-old, ranked as Cleveland's No. […]

Dominic Canzone Feeling Better, Available Off the Bench on Monday

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dominic Canzone (wrist) received a cortisone shot in his injured left wrist a few days ago and said he's feeling much better, according to The Seattle Times' Adam Jude. Canzone isn't in the starting nine for Monday's series opener against the visiting San Diego Padres at T-Mobile Park, but he's available off […]

Oneil Cruz Not Returning on Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (concussion) is not returning from the seven-day concussion injured list on Monday for the series opener against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, according to interim manager Don Kelly. The team is taking it day by day with Cruz, but Kelly said that the 26-year-old came out of […]

Jackson Chourio Not Ready Yet

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (hamstring) will require a few more games at Triple-A Nashville this week. The Brewers want to make sure Chourio is 100 percent healthy before activating him off the injured list. Chourio reportedly looked tentative while running the bases over the weekend. The Brewers don't have much of an incentive to […]

Daylen Lile Absent from Monday's Lineup

Washington Nationals outfielder Daylen Lile (illness) is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the New York Yankees. Nats' interim manager Miguel Cairo said Lile is sitting out this game due to an illness. The rookie outfielder is hopeful to get back in the lineup following this contest. Lile has been decent […]

Justin Crawford Stays Hot at Triple-A

Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Justin Crawford went 2-for-4 on Sunday for Triple-A Lehigh Valley, including a solo home run and two runs scored. The Phils' third-ranked prospect has hit well all season, batting .328 on the year, but has been even hotter lately, slashing .358/.411/.537 with four doubles, a triple, and two home runs over […]

Brandon Nimmo Back for Series Opener Against Phillies

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo (neck) is starting in left field and will bat sixth for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies and left-hander Cristopher Sanchez at Citi Field. It will be the first time that Nimmo has started for the Mets since he exited last Wednesday's loss to the Washington Nationals […]

John Bay Promoted to High-A Brooklyn

New York Mets outfield prospect John Bay has been promoted to High-A Brooklyn after a short but productive stint at Single-A this year. The 24-year-old joined St. Lucie in late July and hit .333 (18-for-54) with three home runs and four stolen bases in 17 games. His 10 hits over the last week earned him […]

Michael Massey Reintated From Injured List

The Kansas City Royals announced on Monday that they reinstated second baseman/outfielder Michael Massey (ankle, back, wrist) from the 10-day injured list and optioned outfielder John Rave to Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. It's unclear yet if Massey will be in the starting lineup for Monday's serie opener against the division-rival Chicago White Sox, […]

Oneil Cruz Could Return on Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (concussion) started a minor-league rehab assignment at Double-A Altoona on Saturday and went 1-for-4 with a run scored and an RBI triple. General manager Ben Cherington expected Cruz to play again in Altoona on Sunday before flying to St. Louis to rejoin the Pirates for their series against the division-rival […]

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

It's a 10-game slate tonight with a fun combination of big arms and hot bats in good spots. Yes, there are plenty of good pitchers on this slate, but also some great hitting conditions in several parks that really demand our attention, too. This should be a great GPP slate as I don't really see […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/25/2025)

It's a beautiful day for baseball, and for the first time in several months, I am going to offer up six home run props for your consideration tonight! To be honest, I had to narrow my list down to eight that I was strongly considering. I really like all these spots tonight, and I dug […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Samuel Basallo, Sal Stewart, J.J. Wetherholt

Throughout the first half of the fantasy baseball season, fantasy managers have seen several high-end prospects earn the call to the big leagues and make an immediate impact. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz has made the highest impact and has established himself as one of the best at his position. In this piece, we will […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 22 (August 25 - August 31)

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! This past week, we have seen many top prospects not only get the call to the big leagues but also make a massive impact, including two budding talents in Baltimore. On the pitching side, we also saw a top prospect get the call, but in a surprising role. Our series about FAAB fantasy […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 22)

Just like that, we're past the three-quarter mark of the 2025 season. If you play in a head-to-head format, your playoffs are likely starting this upcoming week or the week after. If you're in a roto league, you only have five weeks left to improve your spot in the standings. Whatever spot you're in, it's […]

Walker Jenkins Promoted to Triple-A

Minnesota Twins outfielder Walker Jenkins has been promoted to Triple-A St. Paul, reports Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic. The top prospect is ranked 14th overall by MLB.com for good reason, as he has slashed .304/.426/.477 with eight home runs and 13 stolen bases in 60 minor league games this season. The 20-year-old unfortunately missed a […]