4 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - CJ Abrams, Kris Bubic, Oneil Cruz, Jack Flaherty

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 8 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll be taking a look at CJ Abrams, Kris Bubic, Oneil Cruz, and Jack Flaherty. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and […]

Guardians-Twins Game Suspended, Scheduled to Resume Tuesday

Monday's Guardians-Twins matchup was officially suspended due to weather, per St. Paul Pioneer Press' Betsy Helfand. The game was suspended at the beginning of the top of the fourth inning, with the Twins up 2-1. The game is set to resume on Tuesday afternoon, with the already-scheduled game starting 30 minutes later. However, the forecast […]

Konnor Griffin Riding Nine-Game Hit Streak at Single-A

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin stayed hot over the weekend, going 4-for-9 with a double, four RBI, and two stolen bases between Saturday and Sunday's games for Single-A Bradenton. The Pirates' second-ranked prospect is now riding a nine-game hit streak and has pushed his season-long slash line to .324/.373/.547 with seven home runs and […]

Sebastian Walcott With Three Home Runs in Last Five Games

Texas Rangers infield prospect Sebastian Walcott went 1-for-5 on Saturday for Double-A Frisco, with the one hit being his fifth home run of the year. Three of those home runs have come in his last five games, though it hasn't translated to a higher batting average, which now stands at .239 through 36 games. The […]

Ha-Seong Kim Getting Close to a Return

Tampa Bay Rays middle infielder Ha-Seong Kim (shoulder), who took ground balls and threw to first base on Monday, is getting close to a return, according to Bally Sports' Ryan Bass. Kim is scheduled to take batting practice and do more infield work and could take live at-bats and be sent to the rookie-level Florida […]

Week 8 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Zebby Matthews, Jordan Romano, Dalton Rushing, Marcelo Mayer

Week 8 has arrived, and the Rockies, Pirates, and Orioles have recently changed managers after the teams' disappointing starts in 2025. The 2025 MLB season continues to roll. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with another edition of our weekly waiver wire rankings article. Today, we focus on Week 8 of the MLB season -- […]

J.J. Wetherholt Homers in Second Straight Game on Sunday

St. Louis Cardinals infield prospect J.J. Wetherholt went 1-for-4 on Sunday at Double-A Springfield, smacking a home run in his second straight game and third of the year. He also swiped his fourth bag of the season. Wetherholt had been raking through mid-April before missing a week and a half with an illness, and was cold […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 8? (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players. Every Monday, we will go through some of the biggest names in baseball who have been struggling to put up solid fantasy numbers in recent weeks. It could be a pitcher who has had multiple bad outings in a row, or a hitter in […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 8 - Redraft Leagues (2025)

We had another huge week for hitting prospect call-ups, highlighted by Jordan Lawlar, Dalton Rushing, and Moises Ballesteros who were all in the hitters to stash article last week. There are still quite a few prospects on the precipice of the majors that will make an impact for fantasy this season, hopefully in the very […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 8)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 8 of the 2025 season. For every add, there is usually also a drop. For those unfamiliar, this is our weekly article examining players whom fantasy managers might consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who warrant a closer look. We'll examine players […]

Fantasy Baseball Players To Watch For The Week Ahead (May 19 - May 25)

Welcome back to my weekly Players to Watch for the Week Ahead series for 2025 as we look ahead to the week of May 19 - May 25. In this article, I'll look at players like Cody Bellinger, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Spencer Strider, and others. For those unfamiliar, I like to take a look around the […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8 (May 19 - May 25)

It's hard to believe that we are closing out the second month of the season already, but sure enough, here we are about to enter Week 8 of the fantasy baseball schedule! Our hitter streamers fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with favorable matchups who can be considered waiver wire streamers ahead […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (May 19 - May 25)

It's already the middle of May, and the 2025 Fantasy Baseball season is more than 25% done. This is the point of the season where you should have a good idea of where your team's strengths and weaknesses are and where you need to be looking on the waiver wire to improve in the areas […]

Eric Cross' Top 100 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (May 2025)

The first in-season prospect rankings update might be my favorite one of the season. Why? Well, we have new stats, data, and video to comb through along with new batches of breakout prospects. These MLB prospect rankings are geared toward standard 5x5 fantasy baseball leagues (AVG) and consider many factors, including performance to date, scouting […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/19/2025)

We've got a smaller slate of MLB action on Monday, forcing us to dig deeper to find spots to choose from for home run player prop bets today. Today's hitters include Brent Rooker, Randy Arozarena, Rhys Hoskins, Elly De La Cruz, and Kyle Stowers. Each player has elite power or a favorable matchup. The strategy […]

Colt Emerson Goes Deep on Sunday

Seattle Mariners shortstop prospect Colt Emerson went 3-for-5 with a home run and a stolen base during their contest against High-A Vancouver on Sunday. Emerson has been swinging a hot bat over the last two weeks, and this outing extended his impressive stretch. Over his last 10 contests, the top-ranked prospect in the Seattle system […]

Jett Williams Extends Hitting Streak to Six Games

New York Mets shortstop prospect Jett Williams went 3-for-5 with a double and an RBI during Sunday's contest against Double-A Hartford. This outing extended Williams' hitting streak to an impressive six games. During this stretch, the top prospect in the New York system has posted a strong .364/.462/.727 slash line with two doubles, two home […]

CJ Abrams Blasts Two Homers

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams went 3-for-5 with two home runs, one double, two RBI, and three runs scored in Sunday's 10-4 win over the Orioles. He now has four home runs in his last six games and is slashing .312/.368/.574 with eight home runs, 18 RBI, 24 runs, and nine stolen bases in 35 […]

Nick Mariano's Week 8 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. How's that fantasy team faring as we make our way through the middle of May? Are you looking for immediate help in the starting lineup, or perhaps some depth pieces to shuffle in? Whether you need power, speed, starters, or relievers, we're here to […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 8 (May 19 - May 25)

With Week 7 in the books, it is time to look ahead to Week 8 and place our FAAB bids. This week, we will take a look at two of the top catching prospects who recently earned the call. In addition, a post-hype breakout infielder in Queens may have finally begun to tap into his […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Expert Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks For Today (5/19/25)

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! My name is Brandon! You can find me and my work with the NHL and soccer teams, respectively! Tonight, we have a nine-game slate to kick off the week, and the currently live top-3 highest implied team totals are: COMING SOON. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for […]

Willi Castro Remains Out on Sunday

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Willi Castro (knee) remained out of the starting lineup on Sunday during their contest against the Milwaukee Brewers. The utility man fouled a ball off his knee during Friday's contest. He was held out of action on Saturday as well. Fantasy managers should continue to keep a close eye on his status […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8 (May 19 - May 25)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 8 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of May 19 - May 25, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

Tommy Edman Activated, Starting on Sunday

The Los Angeles Dodgers have activated infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (ankle) off the 10-day injured list. In addition, Edman is slated to cover center field and will bat in the six-hole during their series finale against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon. Edman has been held out of action since the end of April due […]

Dodgers Designate Chris Taylor for Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers have designated infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor for assignment. Taylor has been with the Dodgers since the 2016 campaign. Through the opening part of the 2025 campaign, Taylor has gotten off to a slow start, holding a .200 AVG across 28 games. Taylor tallied just two doubles, with no home runs. He struck […]

Xavier Edwards Placed on 10-Day Injured List

Miami Marlins shortstop Xavier Edwards (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday due to left mid-back strain. This move was retroactive to May 15. The Marlins activated infielder Otto Lopez (ankle) from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Edwards has been held out of the starting nine for each of […]

Infield Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8 (1B, 2B, 3B, SS) - May 19 to May 25

Hello again, RotoBallers! It’s time for another round of my favorite infield-eligible players to bolster your lineups for the week ahead. Typically, this column focuses on players who are available in 50% of leagues or more, but I am toying with adding a new category for more popular players. Every week, I am surprised by […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8 (2025)

We've got another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series for Week 8 as we continue the 2025 season. Today's article examines injured players, including Andres Gimenez, Giancarlo Stanton, and Parker Meadows, among others. With the 2025 fantasy baseball season well underway, there are several injured players out there who have low […]

Jeremy Pena Sitting on Sunday

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena will receive his first day off of the season on Sunday when they conclude a series against the Texas Rangers. Pena has been in the starting nine in each of their first 45 games of the 2025 campaign. Through this stretch, the 27-year-old has been effective at the plate, posting […]

5 Undervalued Hitters and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 7) - Players That Are Underowned

In the ever-shifting landscape of fantasy baseball, managers are always searching for hidden gems -- players whose performance far exceeds their roster percentages. This season, a handful of under-the-radar names are making waves and turning heads with surprising production. Andy Pages has brought a spark to the Dodgers outfield, while Jonathan Aranda continues to prove […]