Xavier Edwards Ejected on Friday

Miami Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards had an early exit in the team's 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. Home-plate umpire Chad Fairchild ejected Edwards in the third inning after an argument over a runner interference call. Edwards was ruled out after colliding with Rays first baseman Jonathan Aranda while trying to […]

Anthony Volpe Leaves Early Friday With Elbow Contusion

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (elbow) left Friday's 9-6 win over the division-rival Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium early due to a left-elbow contusion, according to the team, and he's currently undergoing X-rays and a CT scan. Volpe was hit by a pitch on his left elbow in the second inning and departed […]

Gunnar Henderson Sitting Versus Left-Hander

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson is out of the starting lineup on Friday for the series opener in Sacramento against the Athletics with left-hander JP Sears on the mound. Jorge Mateo will get the nod at shortstop and will bat ninth against Sears at Sutter Health Park. In four games in the month of June, […]

Rockies Place Ezequiel Tovar on 10-Day Injured List With Oblique Strain

The Colorado Rockies announced on Friday that they placed shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (oblique) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to June 3) with a left-oblique strain and selected the contract of infield prospect Ryan Ritter from Triple-A Albuquerque in a corresponding move. Tovar has been out since injuring his oblique on Monday, and there's a […]

Bryce Rainer to Undergo Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Bryce Rainer (shoulder) is set to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery after suffering a dislocated shoulder. Evan Petzold of The Detroit Free Press noted that the team expects him to be ready for the start of spring training. Rainer was selected with the 11th overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft out […]

Francisco Lindor Out Again on Friday With Toe Injury

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (toe) will miss a second straight game in Friday's series opener at Coors Field against the hosting Colorado Rockies. Lindor fractured his right pinkie toe when he was hit by a pitch in Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers and will now miss his second straight game. The […]

Xander Bogaerts Returns to Lineup on Friday

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (shoulder) is back at shortstop and is hitting sixth for Friday's series opener against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Bogaerts is back in action this weekend after sitting out Thursday's loss to the San Francisco Giants with soreness in his left shoulder. The 32-year-old veteran shortstop continues […]

Brady House Nearing MLB Debut

Washington Nationals infield prospect Brady House is nearing his MLB debut. According to Mark Zuckerman of MASN, the infielder has performed well at Triple-A, and it is only a "matter of when" until he earns a promotion. House made his Triple-A debut during the 2024 campaign but struggled during his first taste of the upper […]

Carlos Correa Remains Out of Twins Lineup

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (back) is out of the starting lineup again for Friday's series opener against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays at Target Field. Brooks Lee will make another start at shortstop while batting fifth against Blue Jays right-hander Paxton Schultz. Correa developed some back stiffness in Sacramento earlier this week against the […]

Trey Sweeney on the Bench Again on Friday

Detroit Tigers shortstop Trey Sweeney will start Friday's game on the bench against the visiting Chicago Cubs at Comerica Park. Javier Baez will make the start at shortstop for this one and will bat in the nine-hole against Cubs right-hander Ben Brown. Sweeney hasn't done much at the plate so far in 2025 with a […]

Elly De La Cruz, Gavin Lux Out Against Diamondbacks

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz and second baseman Gavin Lux are both out of the starting lineup for Friday's contest against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks. De La Cruz remains on the bereavement list after his sister passed away earlier this week, while Lux will sit with left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound. Matt […]

Ryan Ritter Promoted to Major Leagues

The Colorado Rockies are promoting infield prospect Ryan Ritter to the major leagues. In a corresponding move, the Rockies are placing shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (oblique) on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain. Ritter is currently considered the No. 12-ranked prospect in the Colorado system on MLB.com. The 24-year-old made his Triple-A debut […]

Jordan Lawlar - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-team leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Welcome back to the stash list, Jordan Lawlar. I'm sure he's not excited to be back, but that's what happens when you go hitless in 22 plate appearances spread across sporadic playing time. There's simply no everyday lineup spot for Lawlar right now, and probably won't […]

Anthony Seigler - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 10)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-team leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Anthony Seigler has been in the minors since 2018, but has some pedigree as a former first-round pick. Selected by the Yankees out of Cartersville High School, Seigler received a $2.8 million bonus. He joined the Brewers organization this offseason and looks like a different player. […]

Matt Shaw - Prospects Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Breakouts (Week 10)

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Chicago Cubs top infield prospect Matt Shaw has begun to find his footing in the major leagues and should be added in all formats. Shaw was able to break camp with the MLB roster but could not find much success during his first stint […]

When Is Brady House Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 10 Update)

The Washington Nationals used the 11th overall pick in the 2021 draft on infielder Brady House. Four years later, House hasn't made his major league debut. However, House remains one of the organization's top prospects and could force his way to Washington sometime this summer.  House, MLB Pipeline's 94th-ranked prospect and sixth-best third baseman, has […]

Luis Pena Swinging a Hot Bat at Low-A

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Luis Pena has been swinging a hot bat at Low-A. Over his last seven games since returning from a concussion, the No.9-ranked prospect in the system has posted an impressive .407/.422/.778 slash line with two triples, two home runs, and three stolen bases. Before missing time with a concussion, Pena was […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects Stash List: Ready to Make a Splash for Redraft Leagues (Week 11)

Welcome, friends, to the 2025 MLB season, and my weekly article about fantasy baseball prospects to stash heading into Week 11. Who are the top prospects you need to know for redraft leagues? Last week, we nailed the Jac Caglianone promotion, and it looks to be a big win for fantasy managers who stashed him. Who is next? I […]

Max Muncy Hits Three-Run Shot In Victory

Athletics infield prospect Max Muncy went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run during their victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Muncy would hit the three-run shot in the opening frame off Minnesota right-hander David Festa. This long ball scored Brent Rooker and infielder Jacob Wilson. Muncy was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas earlier this […]

Jacob Wilson Tallies Three Hits on Thursday

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson went 3-for-5 with a home run during Thursday's victory over the Minnesota Twins. Wilson went deep in the third inning off Minnesota right-hander David Festa. This was Wilson's sixth-straight tallying at least one hit. Over his last 16 contests, the rookie infielder has posted a stellar .444/.493/.667 slash line with five […]

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

Fridays make for some of the best MLB DFS slates, and tonight is no slouch either. We have 12 games on FanDuel and DraftKings tonight, and some fantastic options on the mound and at the plate for our DFS lineups. There doesn't seem to be any serious weather threats tonight, which is a relief, and […]

Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings: ROS Updates for Week 11 (2025) - Jose Ramirez, Cal Raleigh, Pete Alonso, Jeremy Pena Jacob Wilson

Somehow, we're already set for Week 11 of the MLB and fantasy baseball season, and hopefully, your team is in good shape. Either way, you should be looking to make moves to set yourself up for future success. To help you prepare, below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated H2H points league fantasy baseball […]

Brady House Extends Hitting Streak to Seven Games

Washington Nationals infield prospect Brady House went 3-for-5 with a home run during their contest against Triple-A Worcester on Thursday evening. This performance extended House's current hitting streak to seven games. This was also his second long ball over his past three games and third over his last seven contests. During this seven-game stretch, the […]

J.J. Wetherholt Goes Deep, Posts Third Straight Multi-Hit Game

St. Louis Cardinals infield prospect J.J. Wetherholt went 2-for-4 with a home run during their contest on Thursday against Double-A Frisco. Wetherholt has now tallied at least two hits in each of his past three contests. During this stretch, he has tallied two extra-base hits and only struck out twice. Over his last 15 games, […]

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

We have a typically big slate for Friday's MLB games. We have some great hitting spots on today’s set of games. We have home run-friendly parks, warm weather, and the wind blowing out. We at RotoBaller have been extremely hot in this article over the past few weeks as the weather has heated up, so […]

Taylor Walls Delivers Walk-Off Two-Run Single

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls finished off a big comeback effort on Thursday, as the Rays scored three in the bottom of the ninth to steal a win from the Texas Rangers in a 4-3 victory. Walls' hit actually didn't leave the infield, but some sloppy defense from the Rangers allowed Junior Caminero to […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Jac Caglianone, Eury Perez, Bubba Chandler, Cole Young, Mick Abel, Kyle Teel

The weather continues to heat up as we are a few weeks away from the official start of summer. With injuries and recent prospect promotions, staying on top of the waiver wire is vital, especially in leagues that allow daily moves. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire advice. Today, we review […]

Colson Montgomery Smashes Two Homers on Thursday

Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI in an 11-4 loss against Triple-A Lehigh Valley. With this power outburst, his season line rises to just .195/.284/.361. It's been a struggle overall for the 23-year-old in his second season at Triple-A, with his strikeout rate spiking to […]

Bo Bichette Goes Deep in Win Over Phillies

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette helped lead the charge in the team's 9-1 blowout of the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. Bichette bashed a 413-foot homer against left-hander Jesus Luzardo and picked up a single to finish 2-for-4 with two RBI. It was the right-handed Bichette's first HR against a lefty this season. He has […]

Francisco Lindor Dealing With Broken Toe, Intends to Play Through it

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (toe) is dealing with a broken right pinkie toe but intends to play through the injury and is being considered day-to-day, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. The injury occurred when Lindor was hit by a pitch in the first inning of Wednesday's win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, and […]