MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/9/25)

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! We have an action-packed 12-game MLB DFS main slate this evening to break down. If you are looking for the top pitchers to target, sneaky hitters, and stacks, you have come to the right place. While the ace of the evening, Tarik Skubal, is not on the main slate, we have several […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Posts Four-Hit Game

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was hitting the ball all over the place during Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Witt extended his five-game hitting streak in this game and gave fantasy managers a big performance as well. Witt went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two RBI, and two stolen bases in the […]

5 Undervalued Hitters and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds - Players Outperforming Their Rostership

In every fantasy baseball season, a handful of hitters quietly outperform expectations while remaining surprisingly under-rostered. Players like Kyle Stowers, Maikel Garcia, and Jacob Wilson have cracked the top 100 rankings, yet still fly under the radar in many leagues. Even deeper cuts like Trent Grisham and Ryan O'Hearn are putting up numbers that suggest […]

Tyler Freeman To Begin Rehab Assignment Over The Weekend

Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Tyler Freeman (oblique) is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Albuquerque this weekend. Freeman has been on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain since mid-April. However, it appears the 25-year-old is nearing a return to action. Freeman appeared in just seven games before suffering the injury. During […]

Pirates Fire Derek Shelton

The Pittsburgh Pirates have fired manager Derek Shelton. The Pirates have had a disappointing start to the season, holding a 12-26 record, which puts them at the bottom of the NL Central. He is being replaced by Don Kelly, who was a bench coach. Shelton has been the manager of the Pirates since the 2020 […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Report - Week 7 Updates for Teoscar Hernandez, Mike Trout, Yordan Alvarez, Shota Imanaga, and much more

Just when it looked like we were having some good luck with injured fantasy baseball players, another wave of injured players has cropped up. After a week when a lot of injured players returned from injury, some of the bigger-name players have now made their way onto the injured list. The question now is how […]

Angel Genao Set To Begin Simulated Games

Cleveland Guardians infield prospect Angel Genao (shoulder) is set to begin participating in simulated games early next week. Genao has been on the 7-day injured list through the early part of the MiLB regular season. However, it appears the No. 4-ranked prospect in the Cleveland system is nearing a return to game action. Fantasy managers […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Luis Robert Jr., Zach Neto, Maikel Garcia, Chris Sale, Robbie Ray, more

Welcome back for another week of our updated rest-of-season rankings. Below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated 2025 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) heading into Week 7. Use these rest-of-season roto league rankings to identify risers and fallers from preseason rankings and identify potential buy and sell candidates […]

Corey Seager, Jonah Heim Resting On Thursday

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager and catcher Jonah Heim will both retreat to the bench for Thursday's series finale at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox. Josh Smith will handle shortstop and hit leadoff, while Tucker Barnhart will do the catching and hit ninth against Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello. Since returning from the […]

When Will Ezequiel Tovar, Shohei Ohtani, Ronald Acuna Jr. Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

As we approach the second month of the MLB regular season, several high-end players are on the injured list. During the first six weeks of the fantasy baseball season, fantasy managers have had to place several top picks on their IR and pivot to alternative options. In this piece, we will analyze the latest injury […]

Javier Baez Picks Up Four RBI At Coors Field

Detroit Tigers third baseman/shortstop/outfielder Javier Baez went 2-for-5 out of the ninth spot of the team's batting order on Wednesday night in Denver, picking up four RBI and scoring a run in the team's 8-6 extra-inning victory. Baez has re-emerged as a fantasy option this season, hitting .313 with three homers and a .364 wOBA […]

Jeremy Pena Powers Astros Past The Brewers

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena went 2-for-5 from the leadoff spot for the Astros on Wednesday night with a double, a home run, two runs scored, and four RBI. Pena's three-run blast came in the sixth inning with two outs to break the game open, expanding the Astros' lead from 3-1 to 6-1 on their […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/8/2025)

We have a small slate of MLB action today, but that doesn't mean we aren't hunting home runs. Our focus today will be on bats in good matchups and in good hitting conditions, whether that be park or weather. I put up a donut on Tuesday when writing the article, so here is my redemption […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/8/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! On Thursday, Major League Baseball has nine games on the slate, with a doubleheader scheduled in Colorado between the Tigers and the Rockies. Both FanDuel and DraftKings are set up for a fantasy baseball double-header with a four-game slate that starts at 1:10 p.m. EDT and another four-game slate that starts at […]

Carson Williams Hits Two Home Runs, Swipes A Bag

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Carson Williams went 2-for-5 with two home runs and a stolen base during their contest against Triple-A Gwinnett. This was a much-needed breakout game for Williams, as he has struggled during his first extended look at Triple-A. Through 32 games this season with the Durham Bulls, the No. 8-ranked prospect […]

Ezequiel Tovar Takes Grounders, Hits On Field On Wednesday

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (hip) took ground balls and hit on the field at Coors Field on Wednesday before the team's contest against the visiting Detroit Tigers. After progressing slowly from his left-hip contusion, Tovar is now doing baseball activities on the field and appears to be making progress. A short minor-league rehab assignment […]

Kyle Farmer Out For Rockies On Wednesday

Colorado Rockies infielder Kyle Farmer is not in the team's starting lineup for Thursday's contest against the visiting Detroit Tigers at Coors Field. Adael Amador will make the start at the keystone for Colorado and will hit eighth against Tigers rookie right-hander Jackson Jobe. Farmer has been the team's primary second baseman early in the […]

Second Base Fantasy Baseball Breakouts and Resurgences - Are They For Real?

While looking at the top fantasy performers so far at every position, second base is the most surprising. With Ketel Marte (hamstring) battling injuries, Jose Altuve and Marcus Semien starting to show their age, and up-and-comers like Matt McLain and Jordan Westburg not breaking out as expected, the top of the position rankings has been […]

Projecting Rest of Season Top 10 Hitters in 2025 Fantasy Baseball (Week 6)

Offenses are back for the Week 6 edition of our Top 10 Hitters series for fantasy baseball and the 2025 season. Every team in Major League Baseball has now played approximately 20% of their games in the 2025 season. While offense and hitting in general often lag behind pitching to start the season, runs are […]

Jared Triolo Sitting Out On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jared Triolo is taking the day off for Wednesday's series finale against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium. Liover Peguero is starting at shortstop and is hitting ninth against Cardinals right-hander Sonny Gray. Triolo will rest on Wednesday after starting at either shortstop or second base in each of the […]

When Is Marcelo Mayer Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 6 Update)

Boston Red Sox top prospect Marcelo Mayer is putting together a very strong season in Triple-A, and if he stays healthy, he could force his way onto the Major League roster by midseason. He has battled a variety of injuries over the last few seasons, but he has been productive when available and taken his […]

Carlos Correa Tallies Three Hits, Homers In Rout Of Orioles

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in his team's 9-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles. His other two hits were singles. The 30-year-old ripped his second homer of the season in the third inning -- a two-run shot -- off of Orioles pitcher Cade Povich to put […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/7/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have an eight-game main slate starting at 6:45 p.m. on FanDuel and a seven-game main slate starting at 7:05 p.m. on DraftKings tonight. We’ve got a mix of pitching aces, Coors Field upside, and some sneaky value plays to sift through. Weather could be a factor; keep an eye on Kauffman […]

Jefferson Rojas Tallies Three Hits, Extends Hitting Streak To Seven Games

Chicago Cubs infield prospect Jefferson Rojas went 3-for-4 during Tuesday's contest against High-A Fort Wayne. This performance also extended his current hitting streak to seven games. During this stretch, the No. 7-ranked prospect in the Cubs system has posted an impressive .429/.452/.750 slash line with a double, a triple, two home runs, and three stolen […]

George Lombard Jr. Tallies Hit In Double-A Debut

New York Yankees shortstop prospect George Lombard Jr. went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts during his Double-A debut on Tuesday evening. Lombard opened the campaign at High-A but was given an early promotion. Through his first 24 games of the campaign at High-A, the 19-year-old looked quite comfortable, holding a .329/.495/.488 slash line with eight doubles, […]

Zach Neto’s Swipes Two Bags To Help Lift Angels To Victory Over Blue Jays

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto had a nice night in an 8-3 victory Tuesday over the Toronto Blue Jays. Neto finished 1-for-3 with a walk, two stolen bases, and two runs scored on Tuesday. He picked up a single in the first inning before scoring on a Taylor Ward two-run homer. The 24-year-old also […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Hits Walk-Off Single On Tuesday

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. went 1-for-5 with an RBI single during their victory over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday evening. Witt played the hero as he hit a single in the final frame, which brought home the game-winning run. This was Witt's third-straight game tallying an RBI and a hit. After […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/7/2025)

We've got a full slate of MLB action on Wednesday, including several day games, but we'll be sticking to the night games to find value in today's home run prop picks. Today's hitters include Aaron Judge, Gunnar Henderson, Anthony Santander, Adolis Garcia, and Bobby Witt Jr. Each player has elite power or a favorable matchup. […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Kyle Stowers, Coby Mayo, Hyeseong Kim, Kevin Ginkel, Gunnar Hoglund, Ranger Suarez

The weather is warming up, and Week 6 of the MLB season has officially arrived. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire advice and return with another edition of our waiver wire rankings. Today, we look at the best waiver wire pickups for Week 6 of the MLB season -- May 5th […]

Max Muncy Continues To Hit At Triple-A Since Demotion

Athletics infield prospect Max Muncy stayed hot on Tuesday, going 3-for-5 with a walk, two doubles, two RBI, and three runs scored for Triple-A Las Vegas. Since his return to the minors on April 24, the 22-year-old has gone 18-for-47 (.383) with seven doubles and a home run. Luis Urias has taken over at second […]