Josh Smith Homers in Blowout Win

Texas Rangers shortstop Josh Smith had a big day in his team's 16-3 win over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Smith went 2-for-5 with a homer, a walk, three runs, and one RBI in the lopsided victory. The veteran infielder kicked off the scoring in the game with a leadoff homer off Twins starter Bailey […]

Kevin McGonigle Tallies Four Hits on Thursday

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Kevin McGonigle went 4-for-5 with two doubles and a home run during their contest against High-A Lansing on Thursday evening. McGonigle has continued to swing a hot bat since moving up to High-A. Through 18 games with High-A West Michigan this season, the No. 2-ranked prospect in Detroit has posted a […]

MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 11)

It's happened: Roman Anthony got the call Monday and made his debut for the Boston Red Sox. He is the number one prospect in all of baseball and looks to be here for the foreseeable future. But he is not the only notable call-up this week. The Chicago White Sox also promoted catcher Kyle Teel, […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/13/2025)

We have a typically large slate for Friday's MLB games. Today's games have a ton of great spots to look at in terms of hitter matchups, park matchups, and weather matchups. The weather all over the East Coast is starting to heat up, and this is the time of the year when more home runs […]

5 Undervalued Hitters and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 11) - Players That Are Underowned

As fantasy baseball managers approach Week 11, the waiver wire presents a valuable opportunity to bolster your roster with under-the-radar hitters poised to make an impact. Jake Burger has been on a tear, delivering power and run production for the Rangers. Zach McKinstry offers a rare combination of speed and positional flexibility with the Tigers. […]

Alex Freeland Homers on Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop prospect Alex Freeland went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, double, and two additional runs scored on Thursday against Triple-A Albuquerque. Freeland was on base four times in this one as he tacked on two walks to stuff the box score. The 23-year-old has had an interesting month of June so […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/13/25)

All 30 MLB teams are back in action today, and the bulk of those games (12) are featured in tonight's main slate on FanDuel and DraftKings. We have some aces on the bump tonight, such as Garrett Crochet, Logan Webb, Freddy Peralta, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who will be appealing options if you're willing to spend […]

George Lombard Jr. Hits First Home Run at Double-A

New York Yankees shortstop prospect George Lombard Jr. smacked his first Double-A home run in Game 2 of Somerset's doubleheader on Wednesday, going 4-for-8 with two RBI, three runs scored, and two stolen bases between both games. He's now got three multi-hit games in his last four contests, and although the 20-year-old is batting just […]

Jett Williams Launches Two Home Runs on Wednesday

New York Mets infield prospect Jett Williams went 2-for-3 with two home runs and a walk during their contest against Double-A Richmond on Wednesday evening. This was Williams' third-straight contest tallying at least one hit and third-straight game tallying at least one extra-base hit. Over his last 14 games, Williams has been very productive in […]

Trea Turner Scores Twice, Steals a Base in Win Over Cubs

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner had a productive game in a 7-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday. Turner went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, two runs, and a stolen base to help overtake Chicago in the contest. The veteran infielder is putting together another strong season hitting atop the Philadelphia lineup, batting […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/12/2025)

We have a small slate for Thursday's MLB games. Today's game, particularly one, has elite hitting weather that we will look to exploit. The weather all over the East Coast is starting to heat up, and this is the time of the year when more home runs are beginning to leave the yard. My man […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/12/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! This Thursday night, Major League Baseball provides five games under the lights. FanDuel uses all five games on their main slate, while DraftKings leaves off the Tigers-Orioles matchup at 6:35 p.m. ET, and starts their contests at 7:40 p.m. ET with games in Milwaukee and Kansas City. Whichever site you're focused on, […]

Willy Adames Homers in Three-Hit Performance on Wednesday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames was at it again at Coors Field on Wednesday night in his team's 10-7 win over the division-rival Colorado Rockies. Adames finished the contest 3-for-4 with his seventh home run of the season, a double, three runs scored and three RBI. His home run was a two-run shot in […]

Marcelo Mayer has First Multi-Homer Game in Win Over Rays

Boston Red Sox rookie infielder Marcelo Mayer, the team's No. 2 prospect, had his first career multi-homer game in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. Mayer finished the contest going 3-for-4 with two solo home runs and two strikeouts. It was the first time that he homered at Fenway […]

Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Week 11 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're heading into Week 11 of the baseball season, and the minor league schedule is in full swing. During last week's action, there were plenty of big plays and impressive prospect performances throughout Minor League Baseball. Monitoring the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far is imperative. The players […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 11

We've had a busy few weeks on the prospect promotion front with several notable callups over the last week or so, headlined by Jac Caglianone and Kyle Teel. We've also seen Ronny Mauricio, Otto Kemp, and Ryan Ritter get the call, who can all provide sneaky value as well. Hopefully, that trend will continue here over […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 11 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to yet another installment of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 11 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we list the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players rostered in less than 65% of leagues worth stashing in your leagues, including names like Brandon Woodruff, […]

A's Hopeful Jacob Wilson Will Return on Friday

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (hamstring) is considered day-to-day with left-hamstring tightness after missing a second straight game in Wednesday's series finale against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels. The team is hopeful that he could return for Friday's series opener in Kansas City against the Royals after a day off on Thursday. The 23-year-old former first-rounder […]

Konnor Griffin Doubles Twice in First Game at High-A

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop/outfield prospect Konnor Griffin continued to hit in his first game at High-A Greensboro on Tuesday, going 2-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI, and a run scored. He was also caught stealing third base in his first attempt at that level. The Pirates' second-ranked prospect (MLB No. 34) put together an outstanding start […]

Leodalis De Vries Homers, Gets on Base Four Times on Tuesday

San Diego Padres shortstop prospect Leodalis De Vries went 2-for-3 on Tuesday for High-A Fort Wayne, including a home run, three RBI, and two runs scored. The 18-year-old also walked once and was hit by a pitch. The Padres' top-ranked prospect is hitting .261 with five home runs and six stolen bases for the TinCaps […]

Jacob Wilson Still Out on Wednesday

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (hamstring) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim. Max Schuemann will start at shortstop and bat ninth for the A's against Angels right-hander Kyle Hendricks. Wilson was scratched from Tuesday's loss against the Angels with a tight left hamstring and will […]

Projecting Rest of Season Top 10 Hitters in 2025 Fantasy Baseball (Week 11)

The fantasy baseball season is about one month from the MLB All-Star Game, which means we have officially turned the corner from "early season" to "dog days of summer." What we see now with players might just be what we get when it comes to the hitters on our fantasy baseball rosters. Adjusting to this […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/11/2025)

We've got a full slate of MLB action on Wednesday, which means there are several spots to choose from for home run player prop bets today. Today's hitters include Juan Soto, Junior Caminero, Wyatt Langford, Jordan Westburg, and Kyle Teel. Each of these players is either swinging a hot bat or in an exploitable matchup. […]

Willy Adames Homers, Looks to Spark Turnaround in San Francisco

San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames homered in Tuesday's 6-5 comeback win over the Colorado Rockies. Adames opened the scoring with a sacrifice fly in the first inning, then tied the game in the fifth with a 439-foot blast to center field—his sixth home run of the season. He finished 1-for-3 with a walk and […]

Colt Emerson Snaps Power Skid on Tuesday

Seattle Mariners infield prospect Colt Emerson went 1-for-5 with a home run during their contest against High-A Tri-City. Over his last five games, Emerson has begun to heat up at the plate. Over this stretch, he has posted a .300/.364/.600 line with a double, triple, and a home run. Prior to this recent surge, Emerson […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/11/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We’ve got a tidy six-game slate kicking off at 7:10 p.m. EDT, packed with intriguing pitching options and some hitter-friendly matchups to exploit. The weather looks mostly cooperative, though there’s a slight rain chance in Minnesota (24% precipitation) and Kansas City (12%), so keep an eye on updates closer to lock. No […]

Jacob Wilson Battling Hamstring Tightness

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay noted that shortstop Jacob Wilson (hamstring) is absent from Tuesday's contest with the Los Angeles Angels due to hamstring tightness. Per Kotsay, it was a precautionary benching with the A's on a long stretch of no rest. Fortunately, it sounds like Wilson is on the day-to-day side of things and shouldn't […]

Jorge Mateo Placed on 10-Day Injured List

The Orioles have placed infielder/outfielder Jorge Mateo (elbow) on the 10-day injured list with left elbow inflammation, the team announced. The move is retroactive to June 7. The O's selected infielder Luis Vasquez from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move. Mateo began feeling discomfort in his elbow after a collision with teammate Heston Kjerstad back […]

Jacob Wilson Not in Lineup Tuesday

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson is not in the team's lineup against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday. It's not yet known why the Athletics scratched Wilson from their starting nine. Max Schuemann will take his place at shortstop and bat eighth. The 23-year-old Wilson is enjoying a sensational rookie season with a .366/.402/.520 line, eight […]

Nacho Alvarez Jr. Begins Rehab Assignment with FCL Braves

Atlanta Braves infield prospect Nacho Alvarez Jr. (wrist) began a rehab assignment with the FCL Braves on Monday. The 22-year-old has been out of action all year with wrist inflammation, so it could take some time to get ramped up. Once his rehab is complete, he'll likely head to Triple-A with designs on making it back […]