Giants Fire Manager Bob Melvin

The San Francisco Giants announced on Monday that they fired manager Bob Melvin after his second season with the team. The Giants picked up Melvin's 2026 option back in July, but they have elected to go in a different direction following the conclusion of the 2025 season. San Francisco finished .500 at 81-81. They went […]

Blue Jays Optimistic Bo Bichette Can Return for Division Series

There remains no timetable for the return of Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (knee), but the team is optimistic that he'll be ready for the start of the Division Series this Saturday, according to MLB.com's Keegan Matheson. Bichette is working his way back from a left-knee sprain that has kept him sidelined since Sept. […]

Gunnar Henderson Ends 30-Game Home Run Drought

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson launched his lone home run of September and broke a 30-game dry spell in a 3-2 loss to the New York Yankees on Sunday. Henderson, who went deep for the first time since Aug. 24, also drew a walk during a 1-for-3 season finale. Over 154 games and 651 plate […]

Bo Bichette Without a Timeline, Unlikely to Return in Postseason?

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (knee) is still doing some light hitting and throwing, but he doesn't have a clear timeline past that, reports Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. It's hard to know how far he is into recovery until he starts running, as that is the major test for the left knee sprain that […]

Trea Turner to Return on Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (hamstring) will come off the 10-day injured list before the team's regular-season finale against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. Manager Rob Thomson said the plan is to give Turner a few innings at shortstop as the second-seeded Phillies gear up for the playoffs. They've gone about three weeks without Turner, […]

Mookie Betts Resting on Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is out of the starting lineup ahead of Friday's game against the Seattle Mariners. This is a routine rest day for Betts after the Dodgers clinched the National League West division title on Thursday. This is the first rest day for Betts in over a month, so it seems […]

Bo Bichette has Not Resumed Running

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (knee) continues to swing a bat and has begun throwing, but a timeline for a running progression is "still unclear," according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. Still, the Jays are "hopeful" that Bichette will be able to return to their lineup for the playoffs. However, it remains to be […]

Trea Turner Could Return on Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that shortstop Trea Turner (hamstring) had another encouraging day of work on Friday, but he will not come off the 10-day injured list to play on Saturday against the Minnesota Twins, according to Lochlahn March of the Philadelphia Inquirer. However, Turner may return on Sunday. The 32-year-old All-Star and […]

Masyn Winn Undergoes Successfull Knee Surgery

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (knee) had successful surgery on Thursday to fix a torn meniscus in his right knee in Texas, according to Jeff Jones of the Belleville News. Previous estimates have Winn returning to full baseball activities by January, which means he should be ready in plenty of time before spring training. […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (9/26/2025)

It is a typically large slate for this Friday, September 26, 2025, which means we can look to take advantage of hitters in plenty of excellent conditions. It is also the last Friday edition of this article for the regular season, so I hope you have all enjoyed this piece throughout the course of the […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 27)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 27, the final one of the 2025 MLB regular 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 […]

Trea Turner Not Guaranteed to Return This Weekend

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (hamstring) will not play on Friday and isn't guaranteed to come off the 10-day injured list for the final series of the regular season this weekend against the visiting Minnesota Twins at Citizens Bank Park, according to manager Rob Thomson. "Still not sure about the weekend, but we know that […]

Jeremy Pena Still Out in Thursday's Series Finale

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (oblique) remains on the bench to start Thursday's series finale in Sacramento against the division-rival Athletics. Mauricio Dubon will make another start at shortstop and will hit in the nine-hole against A's right-hander J.T. Ginn. Pena is dealing with a strained left oblique that could cause him to miss the […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (9/25/2025)

The MLB regular season is winding down, and this will be my last home run betting article until the postseason. Although I will be back for Tuesday's Wild Card Series to help find some dingers, I wanted to say how fun it was and how appreciative I am of being able to write this article […]

Jeremy Pena Out Again on Wednesday

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (oblique) is out of the lineup on Wednesday against Athletics right-hander Luis Severino. This will be the third straight game off for Pena, who is day-to-day with soreness in his left oblique. It's unfortunate timing for Houston, which has lost four in a row and fallen to one game out […]

Javier Baez Remains Out Against Cleveland

Detroit Tigers infielder Javier Baez (neck) is out of the starting lineup again on Wednesday in another crucial game against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Trey Sweeney will start at shortstop and will bat out of the nine-hole against Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee. Baez was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with neck stiffness and […]

Top 200 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings - Eric Cross' September 2025 Update

The season might be winding down, but it's time to sneak in one final in-season dynasty rankings update before the regular season comes to a close. The 2025 season has been exciting with plenty of rankings movement, and that remains the case here in the season's final month. This will be the last Top 200 […]

Eric Cross' Top 125 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (September 2025)

We're nearing the end of both the minor league and Major League seasons, but there's always time for one last in-season prospect rankings update. We have plenty of notable movers this month, both positively and negatively, and some exciting names in the low minors are really starting to ascend up rankings. These MLB prospect rankings […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (9/24/2025)

The MLB regular season is winding down, but our quest for finding home runs nightly continues on! Here at RotoBaller, we're going to keep hunting for dingers through the end of the season, and we just might keep it going through the playoffs - why not? I have four home run props I am excited […]

Jeremy Pena Still Out on Tuesday

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (oblique) remains on the bench for Tuesday's contest on the road in Sacramento against the Athletics. Mauricio Dubon will make the start at the 6 and will hit ninth against A's left-hander Jeffrey Springs. Pena was scratched from the lineup in Sunday's series finale against the Seattle Mariners with left-oblique […]

Xander Bogaerts Reinstated and Starting on Tuesday

The San Diego Padres announced that they reinstated infielder Xander Bogaerts (foot) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned infielder Will Wagner to the Arizona Complex League in a corresponding move. Bogaerts is making the start at shortstop and is batting second in his return to the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against […]

Corey Seager, Marcus Semien Shut Down for Rest of the Season

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (abdomen) and second baseman Marcus Semien (foot) have officially been shut down for the remainder of the season, according to manager Bruce Bochy. MLB.com's Kennedi Landry explains that it was a long shot for either Seager or Semien to return this year, but they were both still rehabbing for a […]

MLB to Use ABS Challenge System in 2026

Major League Baseball announced on Tuesday that it will use the ABS (Automated Ball-Strike) Challenge System full-time in 2026, following years of experimentation in the minor leagues and in MLB spring training and the All-Star game this year, according to Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com. The ABS system will give teams the opportunity to request a […]

Konnor Griffin Named Minor-League Player of the Year

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop/outfield prospect Konnor Griffin earned Baseball America's Minor League Player of the Year honors after a meteoric rise to the top of the prospect ranks. The 2024 first-rounder was the Pirates' second-ranked prospect in May of this year and No. 37 overall, but by August he was the new No. 1 overall prospect […]

J.J. Wetherholt an Option at Third Base in 2026

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect J.J. Wetherholt could be an option at third base once the team moves on from Nolan Arenado in the offseason. The team is expected to trade Arenado, which would open a spot for someone at third, and it could be filled by the Cards' top-ranked prospect. Wetherholt earned himself a […]

10 Non-Debuted Prospects Who Will Make A Fantasy Baseball Impact In 2026

We're wrapping up the fantasy baseball season, which means it's the perfect time to start looking forward to next season. One of the best ways to get an advantage in your league is by hitting on a big-time prospect. I wouldn't advise anyone to invest in too many prospects, but if you hit on one […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (9/23/2025)

We have 15 games this Tuesday in MLB. What better day for a home run article than "Dinger Tuesday?" With the NFL season full steam ahead, we finally have a break in the games. We have some favorable home run bets to discuss on this massive MLB slate. We will be looking to attack some […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (9/23/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have just six games left in the regular season. So many playoff spots to clinch left as well. Only one team has clinched in the AL, and five teams have clinched in the NL. We have 11 games on this slate, and all but two of them have playoff implications of […]

Masyn Winn to Have Knee Surgery on Thursday, Should be Ready for Spring

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (knee) will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on Thursday, manager Oliver Marmol announced. The Cardinals expect Winn to be ready for spring training in 2026. The 23-year-old gutted out a meniscus tear during the second half of the season until the Cardinals shut him down earlier this […]

Xander Bogaerts Won't be Activated on Monday

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (foot) is not expected to be activated in time for Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Padres were hopeful they'd get Bogaerts back for the series opener. Sadly, it looks like Bogaerts will need at least another day to get ready to play. He was able to go […]