Ben Casparius Exits Tuesday With Apparent Right Hamstring Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ben Casparius (hamstring) exited Tuesday's game against the Twins after being checked by a trainer with an apparent right hamstring injury, per the Athletic's Fabian Ardaya. Casparius entered the game in the top of the sixth inning with the game tied 3-3. He allowed a double and three walks without recording […]

Dylan Crews Moved to 60-Day Injured List on Tuesday

Washington Nationals interim general manager Mike DeBartolo announced Tuesday that outfielder Dylan Crews (oblique) was transferred to the 60-day injured list as he continues to recover from a left oblique strain. The move was made to make room on the 40-man roster for left-handed pitcher Konnor Pilkington, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Rochester. This […]

Shelby Miller's Throwing Session Cut Short Tuesday Due to Lower-Back Tightness

Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Shelby Miller (forearm, back) threw 16 pitches to live hitters on Tuesday. However, his session was cut short due to tightness in his lower back, per manager Torey Lovullo. The 34-year-old went on the injured list at the beginning of July with a forearm strain and has been working his way […]

Week 17 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Luis Gil, Spencer Arrighetti, Noelvi Marte, Colt Keith, Tyler Freeman, Joe Boyle, Andrew Painter

The second half of the 2025 MLB season began on Friday, and remarkably, it is already 20 days into July. With the MLB Trade Deadline approaching, some big names could be on the move as teams stockpile talent for that playoff push. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball advice with our […]

Joe Ross Placed on 15-Day Injured List with Back Spasms

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Joe Ross (back) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with back spasms, reports Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer. He was replaced on the roster by Alan Rangel, who was recalled from Triple-A. Ross has appeared in 31 games this season for Philadelphia in mostly lower-leverage spots, posting […]

Tanner Scott Lands on Injured List With Elbow Inflammation

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Tuesday that they placed left-handed closer Tanner Scott (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with left-elbow inflammation and recalled right-hander Alexis Diaz from Triple-A Oklahoma City in a corresponding move. It doesn't sound like Scott is dealing with any structural damage in his arm, but it remains to be […]

Edgardo Henriquez Recalled from Triple-A

Los Angeles Dodgers pitching prospect Edgardo Henriquez (foot) has been recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City. The Dodgers' 15th-ranked prospect started the year on the injured list with a foot injury, but began a rehab assignment in late May. In 18 relief appearances at Oklahoma City, the 6-foot-4 hurler posted an uninspiring 5.89 ERA and a […]

Brandon Sproat, Nolan McLean Could be Bullpen Options Down the Stretch

New York Mets pitching prospects Brandon Sproat and Nolan McLean could fill bullpen roles this season if necessary, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. As the trade deadline looms, one of the Mets' glaring weaknesses is their relief corps, and they could deal away from their infield depth in order to secure it. However, […]

Tanner Scott Likely Headed for Injured List

Los Angeles Dodgers left-handed closer Tanner Scott (forearm) was pulled from his outing on Monday in the series opener against the Minnesota Twins and will "most likely" land on the injured list, according to manager Dave Roberts. Scott grimaced after releasing a slider and felt a "sting" in his left forearm. He will go for […]

Kirby Yates Locks Down Save No. 3

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kirby Yates recorded two outs against the Twins to close out the Dodgers' 5-2 win on Monday night. He entered with the bases loaded and got Kody Clemens out on a sacrifice fly before retiring Carlos Correa on a fly ball to end the game. He came in to replace […]

Tanner Scott Will Undergo an MRI on Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Tanner Scott (forearm) had to leave Monday night's win over the Twins after feeling a "sting" in his forearm, according to manager Dave Roberts. Roberts said that Scott will undergo an MRI on Tuesday to determine the nature and severity of the issue, but he added that it seems "more […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Risers, Fallers, and Buys/Sells - Chris Clegg's Outlooks for Week 17

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my dynasty fantasy baseball risers, fallers, and buys/sells for Week 17 of the 2025 MLB season. As June comes to a close, sample sizes have begun to stabilize, and there is less noise in the samples. Prospects are getting the call to majors, and there is plenty to discuss. Today's dynasty article […]

Chris Martin Placed On 15-Day Injured List Monday, Out 4-6 Weeks

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Chris Martin (calf) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday with a left calf strain, per the team's official communications X account. The 39-year-old left Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Tigers after a disappointing performance. Manager Bruce Bochy said that Martin will miss four-to-six weeks. He has been a […]

Shelby Miller to Throw to Live Hitters on Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-handed reliever Shelby Miller (forearm) will throw to live hitters on Tuesday, according to Arizona Sports' Alex Weiner. Miller will take the next step in his recovery after throwing a bullpen session on Saturday. There's no clear timetable for the 34-year-old veteran's return, although there's a chance he could return to Arizona's bullpen […]

Brandyn Garcia Called Up from Triple-A for MLB Debut

Seattle Mariners pitching prospect Brandyn Garcia was called up from Triple-A Tacoma on Monday for what will be his major league debut whenever he enters a game. The left-hander worked as a starter in 2024, but this year, between Double-A and Triple-A, he worked solely as a reliever. In 32 appearances (33 1/3 innings pitched) […]

Kyle Finnegan on Cubs Radar

The Athletic's Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma write that Washington Nationals right-handed reliever Kyle Finnegan is on the Chicago Cubs' radar with the trade deadline approaching despite the fact that his strikeout rates don't light up projection models. The Cubs are fully confident in current closer Daniel Palencia, but the Cubs would like to expand […]

Cubs to Call up Ben Brown

The Chicago Cubs are expected to call up right-hander Ben Brown from Triple-A Iowa on Monday before their series opener versus the Kansas City Royals, per ESPN's Jesse Rogers. Brown could serve as Chicago's bulk reliever on Monday against KC after opener Ryan Brasier, who will likely only go one or two innings as the […]

Jose Butto Should Return to Bullpen This Week

New York Mets right-hander Jose Butto (illness) is on a minor-league rehab assignment and should return to the big-league bullpen this week, according to The Athletic's Tim Britton. Butto started his rehab assignment in the rookie-level Florida Complex League last week and has now moved to Triple-A Syracuse. The 27-year-old will probably only need another […]

Robert Stephenson Throwing Up to 90 Feet

An MRI exam on Los Angeles Angels right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson (biceps) on June 6 showed an injury after he was pulled three pitches into his May 30 outing. He threw on June 30 but still felt discomfort and was shut down until throwing again on July 7. Stephenson said he's been throwing up to […]

Nationals Shopping Multiple Players Ahead of Trade Deadline

The Washington Nationals are making reliever Kyle Finnegan, utility man Amed Rosario, right-hander Mike Soroka, and first basemen Nathaniel Lowe and Josh Bell available at the trade deadline, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Washington is 21 games under .500 entering play on Monday, so they will clearly be in sell-mode over the next […]

Braves Making Several Veterans Available at the Trade Deadline

The Atlanta Braves are "letting teams know" that designated hitter Marcell Ozuna, closer Raisel Iglesias, and reliever Pierce Johnson are on the trade block, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Both Ozuna and Iglesias will be free agents at the end of this season, while Johnson has a $7 million club option for 2026 […]

Multiple Diamondbacks on the Trade Block

The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed third baseman Eugenio Suarez, first baseman Josh Naylor, reliever Shelby Miller, outfielder Randal Grichuk, and starting pitchers Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly on the trade block, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Arizona is 50-50 entering play on Monday, 4 1/2 games back of the San Diego Padres for […]

Twins Expected to Keep Joe Ryan

The Minnesota Twins will listen to offers, but are expected to keep starter Joe Ryan, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. Ryan has been exceptional for the Twins in 2025, being the anchor for their struggling rotation with Pablo Lopez (shoulder) getting injured on June 3 and Bailey Ober (hip) struggling to the tune of […]

Ryan Helsley's Future With the Cardinals Still Undecided

The St. Louis Cardinals remain undecided whether they will trade closer Ryan Helsley at the deadline. Still, since they don't plan to tender him a qualifying offer, they realize they may have no choice but to move him with at least five contenders showing interest, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. While this is speculation, […]

4 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Kyle Stowers, Quinn Priester, Rafael Devers, Yu Darvish

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 17 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at Kyle Stowers, Quinn Priester, Rafael Devers, and Yu Darvish. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller is here […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 17? (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players. Each week of the fantasy baseball season, we'll look at what to do with slumping players. All five players featured on this list entered the All-Star break trending down, and things haven't improved much over the past couple of games.   In this article, we […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 17)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 17 of the 2025 season. Given that each MLB team has only played two games since last week's edition, there isn't much to cover regarding their numbers. Instead, this week, we'll be focusing on players currently on the Injured List (IL). We'll examine players […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17 (2025)

We've got another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series for Week 17 as we continue the 2025 season into the summer months. Today's article examines injured players, including Tyler Mahle, Anthony Santander, and Lars Nootbaar, among others. With the 2025 fantasy baseball season starting to enter the dog days of summer, […]

Nick Mariano's Week 17 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. With roughly 100 games of the 2025 MLB season in the history books, how are your fantasy teams shaping up? This is no time to stick your head in the sand regarding team needs, especially with the real and fantasy trade deadlines approaching. Whether […]

Will Vest Spotless in Second-Half Debut

Detroit Tigers reliever Will Vest mowed down the Texas Rangers for his 16th save in a 2-1 win on Sunday. Making his first appearance in a week, the right-hander entered with the bases empty and two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning. Vest fanned Wyatt Langford to end the frame and then pitched […]