
Arjun Nimmala Riding Three-Game Home Run Streak
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop prospect Arjun Nimmala has hit a home run in each of his previous three contests. In addition, Nimmala is riding a five-game hitting streak. During this five-game stretch, Nimmala has held a .318/.375/.727 slash line with a 5:2 K:BB. Through the first 18 games of the High-A campaign, Nimmala has held […]

Ronny Mauricio Tallies Hit, Swipes A Bag In First Rehab Outing
New York Mets infield prospect Ronny Mauricio (knee) went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and a strikeout during his first rehab outing with Single-A St. Lucie on Sunday. The 24-year-old missed the entire 2024 campaign after undergoing ACL surgery. In 2023, Mauricio made his MLB debut and held a .248/.296/.347 slash line with four doubles, […]

When Is Jordan Lawlar Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 5 Update)
Arizona Diamondbacks top prospect Jordan Lawlar continues to post great numbers in Triple-A and is making a strong case that he's ready to join the MLB roster. After battling injuries the last few seasons, he has been healthy and productive so far in 2025, and he could get his chance to have a long-awaited breakout […]

Don't Drop Them - Players to Hold for Fantasy Baseball Week 5
Even four weeks of a fantasy baseball season is a small sample from which to make conclusions. Our fantasy baseball rosters might be feeling the impact of players who have started slowly, but the season is long, and we are only less than one-sixth of the way through it. When injuries or slow starts hit, […]

11 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Dynasty Gems In Low-A
Top prospects are some of the most valuable commodities you can have on your dynasty roster, but once they're at the top of prospect lists, it's likely too late to try and acquire them for a reasonable price. One of the best ways to gain an edge in your dynasty leagues is by monitoring the […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 5 (2025)
Welcome, RotoBallers, to yet another installment of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 5 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we list the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players worth stashing in your leagues, including names like Ronald Acuna Jr., Jordan Westburg, Brandon Woodruff, and more. Whether […]

Week 5 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Austin Hays, Caleb Durbin, Roman Anthony, Luke Weaver, Zebby Matthews, more
The calendar page officially flips to May next week as we are a month into the MLB season. At RotoBaller HQ, we scour the waiver wire and help you prioritize who to add with our Week 5 of the MLB season -- April 28th - May 4th. The list includes the top 100 hitters and […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/29/2025)
We have a massive slate of games with all 30 teams in action today. We have some good hitting ballparks and environments with weather that make this an elite slate for hunting home runs. We will focus on park factor, weather, and matchups against pitchers, including handiness, pitch mix, and arm angle. I will provide […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (4/29/25)
I'm back! I want to personally thank my colleagues at RotoBaller for covering for me in MLB and NBA last week while I took the family in the ol' front-wheel drive sleigh heading out to find the Griswold family Christmas tree! OK, we went to Florida. Anyway, after a fun vacation, it's back to business […]

Jordan Lawlar Surging At Triple-A
Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jordan Lawlar went 2-for-5 on Sunday for Triple-A Reno, collecting a hit in 12 straight games in which he's started (he was 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter during that stretch). In those 12 games alone, the 22-year-old is 24-for-51 (.471) with seven doubles, two triples, four home runs, 17 RBI, 17 runs scored, […]

Ezequiel Tovar Not Progressing Well
Colorado Rockies infielder Ezequiel Tovar (hip) is "not progressing as we'd hoped," according to manager Bud Black. Tovar has been sidelined due to a left hip contusion and is still struggling to field ground balls. Patrick Lyons of JustBBMedia noted that the infielder may still be at least 10 days from returning. Through his first […]

Jeremy Pena Hitting Leadoff Again On Monday
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena is batting leadoff again for Monday's series opener against the visiting Detroit Tigers and right-hander Jack Flaherty at Daikin Park. Outfielder Jose Altuve is in the two-hole after he was rested in Sunday's series finale against the Kansas City Royals. It's the first time Altuve hasn't led off since June […]

Franklin Arias Promoted To High-A
The Boston Red Sox are promoting infield prospect Franklin Arias to High-A Greenville. Arias joined the Red Sox organization in 2023 and is already quickly climbing the prospect ranks. Through the early part of the campaign, Arias enjoyed a strong start with Low-A, holding a .346/.407/.397 slash line with four doubles and four stolen bases. […]

Jordan Sprinkle Heading To High-A
Chicago White Sox infield prospect Jordan Sprinkle is being promoted to High-A Winston-Salem. Sprinkle has enjoyed an impressive start to the season with Low-A and is being rewarded with an early-season promotion. Through the first 16 games of the Low-A season, Sprinkle held an impressive .420/.547/.460 slash line with two doubles, 20 stolen bases, and […]

J.P. Crawford Launches Second Homer
Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford went 2-for-3 with a home run in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Miami Marlins. He added two RBI, two runs scored, one walk, and one strikeout. The veteran connected on a two-run blast in the bottom of the fifth inning -- his second of the season -- off Miami reliever […]

Anthony Volpe Picks Up Two More Knocks In Nightcap
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe went 2-for-4 with two singles in his team's 5-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. The Yanks and Blue Jays were part of a doubleheader on Sunday, and the 24-year-old picked up two hits in each, though all of his damage came in the first game. Volpe was excellent […]

Geraldo Perdomo Homers, Swipes Two Bags
Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Atlanta Braves. The 24-year-old added two steals and scored twice in the outing. Perdomo's batting average has dropped a bit from his blistering start earlier in the month, but he's still been impactful, registering four […]

Brice Matthews Stays Hot On Sunday
Houston Astros infield prospect Brice Matthews went 2-for-4 with a home run and two stolen bases during Sunday's contest against Triple-A Tacoma. This outing extended Matthews's hitting streak to four games. During this stretch, Matthews has gone deep twice and held a 2:3 K:BB. However, before this surge at the plate, the former 28th overall […]

Marcelo Mayer Stays Hot At The Plate On Sunday
Boston Red Sox infield prospect Marcelo Mayer continued to stay hot at the plate. During Sunday's double-header against Syracuse, Mayer went 3-for-7 with two doubles, a home run, six RBI, and a 2:1 K:BB. Over his last nine games, Mayer has enjoyed an impressive power surge, posting a strong .417/.452/.944 slash line with four doubles […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who To Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 5)
Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 5 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 (April 28 - May 4)
Welcome back to my weekly Players to Watch for the Week Ahead series for 2025 as we look ahead to the week of April 28 - May 4. In this article, I'll look at players like Agustin Ramirez, Hunter Brown, Luke Weaver, and others. For those unfamiliar, I like to take a look around the league […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Expert Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks For Today (4/28/25)
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 manageable six-game slate, and the currently live top-3 highest implied team totals are: Braves with 6.1, Los Angeles with 5.6, and New York with 5. This article will provide my […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/28/2025)
We have a small slate of games with 16 teams in action today, but there are a few spots that look intriguing, including the Braves at Coors Field and the Cardinals at Great American Ball Park. Keep in mind that home run props have a low probability, so make sure to only sprinkle a small […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5 (April 28 - May 4)
Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 5 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of April 28 - May 4, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

Nick Mariano's Week 5 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The month of May is right around the corner, which means we've got a month's worth of fun on the books to pick apart. Don't get lazy and suddenly believe that you know it all and the status quo is what will be throughout […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 5 (April 28 - May 4)
The baseball season is in full swing, and it's time to make our next rounds of FAAB claims. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups continues as we head into Week 5 of the 2025 MLB season -- April 28 through May 4. This waiver wire article will recommend free agents to target and […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (April 28 - May 4)
As the first month of the season draws to a close, standings in fantasy leagues are really starting to take shape. You should have a pretty good idea of what positions and stat categories your teams are strong in and what areas you could stand to improve in. The players below are all under 40 […]

Infield Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5 (1B, 2B, 3B, SS) - April 28 to May 4
Hello again, and welcome to the latest installment of the new Infield Waiver Wire Adds series. Every Sunday, this article will highlight a handful of players who are worth claiming before waivers run tonight if you require help at the infield positions. Before getting into this week’s list, I offer a reminder to do your […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (4/27/25)
Welcome to Sunday’s MLB DFS main slate, a seven-game sprint kicking off at 1:35 PM ET. We’ve got a compact but juicy slate with plenty of pitching firepower and some hitter-friendly matchups to exploit. Tarik Skubal and Max Fried headline headline the pitching options, while bats like Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, and Mike Trout are […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/27/2025)
Every MLB team is in action today, and we even have a double-header for the Yankees and Blue Jays, so there are 16 games to choose from when making our HR prop selections! I am rolling with five different home run hitters today since we have so many good spots to choose from. Always check […]