Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9 (May 26 - June 1)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 9 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of May 26 - June 1, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/26/2025)

Happy Memorial Day, everyone. We have 12 games on tap to cap off our Memorial Day weekend. I have been red hot in this article. Last week, I hit two of four home run bets in both articles for a +4.15 unit week. Let’s see if we can continue the streak and hit at least […]

Brady House Tallies Three Hits on Sunday

Washington Nationals infield prospect Brady House went 3-for-5 with a home run during their contest against Triple-A Syracuse. Over his last 11 contests, House has been swinging a hot bat, holding a .289/.313/.600 slash line with two doubles, four home runs, and 10 RBI. Through 48 total games at Triple-A this season, the No. 3-ranked […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/26/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Happy Memorial Day. This afternoon, we have a seven-game main slate on DraftKings while FanDuel only includes four of these games. On the hitting side, the Chicago Cubs will host the Colorado Rockies in what will be our top matchup to target. On the pitching side, Clay Holmes and Garrett Crochet each […]

Jacob Wilson Homers, Logs Second Straight Three-Hit Game

Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson continued his eye-opening start to the season Sunday with a three-hit game in a 5-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The 23-year-old led off the bottom of the first with a 420-foot bomb against Phillies left-hander Jesus Luzardo. Wilson later chipped in a pair of singles to finish 3-for-4. It […]

Trea Turner Stays Hot in Loss to Athletics

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner kept rolling Sunday with a multi-hit performance in a 5-4 loss to the Athletics. He finished 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. While Turner entered the week hitting a decent .294/.352/.378, he then went a scorching 12-for-32 with three homers, two doubles, a triple, and four stolen bases […]

Marcelo Mayer Collects First Two Big-League Hits

Boston Red Sox infield prospect Marcelo Mayer picked up the first two hits of his major league career in a 5-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. He started at third base and batted sixth, went 2-for-4 with a single and a double in the contest. The highly touted 22-year-old is 2-for-8 through his […]

Corey Seager Close to a Return

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (hamstring) faced live pitching on May 24 and is expected to return from the 10-day injured list during the team's next homestand, reports MLB.com. The homestand starts on Monday and ends the following Sunday, so it's safe to expect him back at some point within the week. He'll look to […]

Zach Neto Resting on Sunday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Miami Marlins. This is a well deserved rest day for Neto who has started in 33 straight games. Neto has been extremely productive with the bat, which makes it difficult for the Halos to take him out […]

Ha-Seong Kim Starting Rehab Assignment on Monday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder) is slated to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Monday. Kim has been sidelined since last August after suffering a shoulder injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as he will likely need several games during his assignment before he is cleared to report […]

Danny Jansen, Jose Caballero Sitting on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Danny Jansen and infielder/outfielder Jose Caballero are not in Sunday's lineup when they conclude a series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Jansen has started in each of the previous two contests. During this stretch, the backstop went 2-for-7 at the plate with a double. As a result, Ben Rortvedt will get […]

Taylor Walls Starting on Sunday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls (groin) is back in the starting nine on Sunday when the Rays face the Toronto Blue Jays. Walls has been held out of the starting nine over the past three contests due to groin soreness. Prior to his injury, Walls had posted a modest .206/.300/.235 slash line with just […]

Marcelo Mayer Starting at Third Base on Sunday

Boston Red Sox infield prospect Marcelo Mayer will get the starting nod at the hot corner during Sunday's series finale against the Baltimore Orioles. Mayer got the start at the hot corner during his MLB debut on Saturday evening. With Alex Bregman (quadriceps) sidelined, fantasy managers should expect the No. 8-ranked prospect in the sport […]

Chase Meidroth - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-team leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: While he's far from flashy, Chase Meidroth brings enough to the table to provide value to fantasy teams in a variety of ways. In his first 109 Major League plate appearances, Meidroth is slashing .309/.385/.381 with 15 runs scored and eight stolen bases […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/25/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Today, we have an action-packed nine-game Sunday slate (10 games on the FanDuel slate). While several of the top pitchers are not included in the main slate, such as Jesus Luzardo and Spencer Schwellenbach, we still have several intriguing options to highlight. On the hitting side, we will highlight the Boston Red […]

Marcelo Mayer - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 9)

BALLER MOVE: Add in All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Boston Red Sox promoted top infield prospect Marcelo Mayer to the major leagues on Saturday. Mayer is considered Boston's No. 2 prospect and No. 8-best on MLB Pipeline. The Red Sox did us a solid this week by promoting Mayer on Saturday […]

Nick Mariano's Week 9 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. And June is around the corner, just like that! Be sure your summertime fantasy agenda isn't filled with regrets by stuffing your cooler filled with waiver heroes to keep you cool, calm, and collected as we surge up the standings. We've got shiny rookies […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 9 (May 26 - June 1)

With Week 8 over, it is time to look ahead to Week 9 and place our FAAB bids. This week, we will highlight several elite speed options in the infield. If you faded speed in your draft, this is your week to get some much-needed production in that category. On the pitching side, we will […]

Infield Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9 (1B, 2B, 3B, SS) - May 26 to June 1

Hello again, RotoBallers, and happy Memorial Day. Welcome back to another edition of the Infield Waiver Wire Adds series. For those finding their way here for the first time, this weekly column focuses on a handful of infield-eligible players who can help bolster your roster for the week ahead and possibly longer. Since the Indy […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (May 26 - June 1)

In the blink of an eye, we're already near the end of the second month. The fantasy season is 1/3 over for those of you in roto leagues and more than 1/3 over if you're in a head-to-head league. Don't wait too long to make the necessary moves in your leagues, or you'll dig yourself […]

Fantasy Baseball Buy Low Candidates: Expected Stat Underperformers - The Tortured No Hits Department

"I think some things I never say, like, 'Who uses Torpedo Bats anyway?'" Baseball can be a fickle beast. You can hit the ball perfectly on the barrel, and it's hit right at a defender and is caught. You can check swing and hit a dribbler a few feet in front of home plate and […]

5 Undervalued Hitters and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 8) - Players That Are Underowned

As the fantasy baseball season rolls on, the waiver wire remains crucial for managers looking to gain an edge. While stars dominate headlines, it’s often the undervalued hitters -- those quietly producing without much fanfare -- who can make the difference in tight matchups. Players like Ezequiel Tovar and Austin Hays are heating up, while […]

Fantasy Baseball Week 9 Injury Report - Updates on Alex Bregman, Cole Ragans, Yordan Alvarez, Mike Trout, Byron Buxton, Shohei Ohtani, more

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my fantasy baseball injury report for May 25. Every week, we look back at the major injury developments in baseball and look ahead at what might transpire. Today, we examine recent injuries and updates for Shohei Ohtani, Alex Bregman, Cole Ragans, Yordan Alvarez, and more Injuries are an unfortunate part of the game, but […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/25/2025)

Sunday continues a great long weekend of baseball with a full 15-game schedule and all 30 teams ready to take the field. With baseball all day long, there are plenty of exciting ways to get in on the action, and one of the most fun ways to flex your knowledge is by chasing some home […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects Stash List: Ready to Make a Splash for Redraft Leagues (Week 9)

Welcome, friends, to the 2025 MLB season, and my weekly article about fantasy baseball prospects to stash heading into Week 9. Who are the top prospects you need to know for redraft leagues? I have you covered with names like Jac Caglianone, Shay Whitcomb, Andrew Painter, and more! Winning in a fantasy baseball redraft league requires […]

Shay Whitcomb Goes Hitless on Saturday

Houston Astros infield/outfield prospect Shay Whitcomb finished 0-for-4 with a walk in a 6-1 loss to Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday. Whitcomb went on a tear earlier this month during a four-game stretch from May 10-14, when he combined to go an incredible 10-for-18 with five home runs. However, the 26-year-old is now in the […]

Termarr Johnson Struggles on Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates infield prospect Termarr Johnson finished 0-for-4 with a strikeout in a 10-0 loss to Double-A Akron on Saturday. The performance snapped a 12-game on-base streak for the 21-year-old. While Johnson hasn't yet lived up to the immense hype surrounding him when he went fourth overall in the 2022 draft, he has shown encouraging […]

Thomas Saggese Collects Two Hits, Two RBI on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals infield prospect Thomas Saggese was among the standouts for Triple-A Memphis in its 7-1 win over Jacksonville on Saturday. He went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI, raising his batting line to .256/.350/.430 in 100 plate appearances at the minors' highest level this season. Saggese has also hit four home runs […]

Elly De La Cruz Drives in Four Runs

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz came ready to play during Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs. He started off his day by hitting a two-run home run off right-hander Colin Rea in the first inning. He would later drive in two more runs with a single in the fifth inning. De La Cruz […]

Marcelo Mayer Headed to Boston

Boston Red Sox infield prospect Marcelo Mayer is on his way to Boston to join the major league roster. Mayer is considered the No. 8-ranked prospect in the sport and the No. 2-ranked prospect in the system, only behind outfielder Roman Anthony. The 22-year-old has spent the start of the 2025 campaign with Triple-A Worcester. […]