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

It is a typically large, full-to-be-exact slate for this Friday, August 8, 2025, which means we can look to take advantage of hitters in plenty of excellent conditions. Tonight, we have hitters with great pitching matchups. Additionally, we have some warm weather all across the nation as we enter the dog days of summer. There […]

George Lombard Jr. Snaps Power Skid on Thursday

New York Yankees shortstop prospect George Lombard Jr. was able to snap out of his slump on Thursday evening, facing Double-A Binghamton. In this contest, Lombard went 1-for-4 with a solo shot. Over his previous seven games entering Thursday, Lombard held a .160/.276/.240 line with one double and no home runs. Since joining Double-A Somerset […]

Jesus Made Tallies First High-A Long Ball

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jesus Made hit his first High-A long ball on Thursday evening during their contest against Peoria. In this game, Made went 2-for-5 with two runs, four RBI, a strikeout, and a long ball. This was also his first multi-hit game since joining High-A Wisconsin. Through his first two games at the […]

Konnor Griffin Goes Deep on Thursday, Extends Hitting Streak

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop/outfield prospect Konnor Griffin continued to swing a scorching hot bat at High-A on Thursday evening. Facing Asheville, Griffin went 1-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, two walks, and a home run. This performance extended his current hitting streak to six games. During this stretch, Griffin has gone deep twice, swiped four bags, […]

Nacho Alvarez Jr. Dealing With Side Soreness, Won't Start on Thursday

Atlanta Braves infielder Nacho Alvarez Jr. (side) had some soreness in his side after sliding on Wednesday night, according to manager Brian Snitker. Alvarez will not start in Thursday's contest against the division-rival Miami Marlins at Truist Park, but it's possible that he'll be available off the bench. Austin Riley (abdomen) is on the injured […]

Leodalis De Vries Logs Two Hits, Drives in Three on Wednesday

Athletics shortstop prospect Leodalis De Vries is making a good first impression with his new organization after coming to the A's in the Mason Miller trade. The team's top prospect went 2-for-5 on Wednesday with three RBI, and is now 7-for-25 (.280) with a double, a triple, six RBI, and three runs scored in six […]

Chase Meidroth Heads to 10-Day Injured List

The Chicago White Sox have placed middle infielder Chase Meidroth (thumb) on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb contusion, retroactive to Aug. 4. The team selected the contract of infielder Jacob Amaya from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Meidroth hasn't played since he took a pitch off the thumb and had to […]

5 Potential Fantasy Baseball Busts for 2nd Half - Hitters to Avoid Down The Stretch?

During the first half of the fantasy baseball season, we saw many hitters emerge as must-start options. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz has become a must-start first baseman, while Pete Crow-Armstrong is an MVP favorite. However, these hot starts often fade by the end of the season. It is crucial to know when to sell […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 19 (2025)

Even though the MLB trade deadline has passed, there are still opportunities for you to make meaningful moves for your fantasy baseball team coming down the stretch. Whether you're scrambling for a playoff spot, cruising into the postseason, or just trying to move out of the basement, some helpful bats have emerged as viable plays […]

5 Second Half Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Risers to Target for the Home Stretch (2025)

After a wild real-life baseball trade deadline that saw one of the top closers in baseball, Mason Miller, and prospects like Leodalis De Vries swap teams as the San Diego Padres look to make a deep run in October, it is time to begin to take a deep dive into our fantasy rosters. Many fantasy […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects Stash List: Ready to Make a Splash for Redraft Leagues (Week 20)

Welcome, friends, to the 2025 MLB season, and my weekly article about fantasy baseball prospects to stash heading into Week 20. Who are the top prospects you need to know for redraft leagues? We are back on our hot streak of predicting prospects getting the call, with at least one player in 10 of the […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 19

The Major League Baseball trade deadline has come and gone. We've seen plenty of playing time opportunities for top prospects open up since the deadline, specifically in Arizona and Baltimore. One of those spots in Arizona has already been filled by Tyler Locklear, who is a sneaky add in 12-team leagues or deeper right now. […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 19 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! It's time for your weekly update of Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 19 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we provide you with the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players rostered in less than 65% of leagues worth stashing in your leagues, including names […]

7 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Jesus Sanchez, Jhoan Duran, Randy Rodriguez, Gavin Sheets, more

Welcome, everyone, to a special trade deadline edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 19 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at players like Jesus Sanchez, Jhoan Duran, Randy Rodriguez, and Gavin Sheets. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/7/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! After a wild week to start the month of August, most of Major League Baseball is catching its breath and resetting for the weekend. Only four games are on the schedule all day this Thursday, with both DraftKings and FanDuel focusing on the final three for the main DFS fantasy baseball contests. […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/7/2025)

We have another small MLB slate on Thursday, which becomes the new norm toward the end of the season. We have a lousy four games on today's slate. We have three spots on today's slate where pitchers, park, or weather have me intrigued for the long ball. We will do our best to nail the […]

Aidan Miller Extends Hitting Streak on Wednesday

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop prospect Aidan Miller has continued to find his footing in the batter's box. On Wednesday evening, facing Double-A New Hampshire, the No. 2-ranked prospect in the system went 1-for-5 with a double and a stolen base. This performance extended his hitting streak to eight games. During this stretch, Miller has posted an […]

Kaelen Culpepper Enjoying Surge at Double-A

Minnesota Twins shortstop prospect Kaelen Culpepper is enjoying a productive surge at the plate at Double-A Wichita. Over his last 10 games, Culpepper hasp osted a strong .357/.413/.619 slash line with three doubles, one triple, two home runs, and four stolen bases. The No. 4-ranked prospect in the system on MLB.com opened the campaign at […]

Kevin McGonigle Tallies Three Hits on Wednesday

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Kevin McGonigle went 3-for-4 with a triple during their contest against Double-A Richmond on Wednesday evening. McGonigle entered this game in a bit of a slump, going 0-for-7 over his last two games. However, the top prospect was able to snap this skid rather quickly. Since joining Double-A this season, McGonigle […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Andrew Painter, J.J. Wetherholt, Luke Keaschall

Stashing the right prospect can provide your fantasy team with a high-impact boost. If you monitored Chandler Simpson's elite speed production and Nick Kurtz's immense power at Triple-A, you secured two high-end fantasy assets before they even reached the major leagues. In this piece, we will look at a budding ace at Triple-A and two […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Justin Crawford, Jordan Lawlar, Jonah Tong

Throughout the fantasy baseball season, managers have seen ample top prospects get the call to the big leagues. While some have taken their time to flash upside or even make an impact, like Jac Caglianone, others have become must-start options, such as Nick Kurtz. In this piece, we will look at three of the top […]

Orlando Arcia Going for MRI, Out on Wednesday

Colorado Rockies interim manager Warren Schaeffer said that infielder Orlando Arcia (elbow) is getting an MRI exam on his elbow after getting injured in Tuesday's loss to the Toronto Blue Jays at Coors Field. Arcia is out of the lineup for the series finale on Wednesday and hasn't landed on the injured list yet because […]

Week 19 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Andrew Vaughn, Cade Smith, Shane Bieber, Jesus Sanchez, Samuel Basallo, Jack Perkins

The MLB trade deadline is over, and we are officially in August. There are only a few months left of the MLB regular season, but still plenty of baseball left to be played and time to catch up in the standings. At RotoBaller HQ, we have updated our top 100 hitter and pitcher list after […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results - Part 12

It's now the 12th edition of Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs. If you've been keeping up with us, you know we've been delivering on results throughout the season. The expected stats are our guiding light, and they usually lead us in the right direction. So let's keep following them! Heading into Week 19, there's […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/6/2025)

Wednesday slates often bring early starts, and today is no exception, as we have 10 games set to start in the early or late afternoon. However, we also don't have many parks with major weather advantages for hitters, except for one game that I will be targeting in the late afternoon. Most of my targets […]

Luis Pena Goes Deep in High-A Debut

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Luis Pena went 1-for-4 with a home run and a walk during his High-A debut on Tuesday evening. Pena earned the promotion to High-A alongside fellow top prospect Jesus Made. Earlier in the season at Low-A, Pena flashed immense upside and is already making an impact at High-A. Through 71 games […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19 (2025)

We've got another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series for Week 19 as we continue the 2025 season into the summer months. Today's article examines injured players, including Shane Bieber, Daulton Varsho, and Ryan Mountcastle, among others. With the 2025 fantasy baseball season starting to enter the dog days of summer, […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Logan Henderson, Dylan Beavers, Bubba Chandler

Throughout the first half of the season, fantasy managers have seen numerous high-end prospects earn the call to the majors and make an immediate impact. For example, Cincinnati Reds right-hander Chase Burns has flashed elite strikeout upside during his first taste. In this piece, we will look at three budding prospects who are each flashing […]

Jesus Made Knocks Triple in High-A Debut

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop prospect Jesus Made wasted little time to make an impact since earning a promotion to High-A. In his debut with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, the top-ranked prospect in the Milwaukee system went 1-for-5 with a triple and a run. He struck out three times. The 18-year-old enjoyed an impressive start to the […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/6/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We had a few high-scoring games last night with the Dodgers, Athletics, Blue Jays, and Padres all exceeding 10+ runs. It was a good day for the overs, and hopefully, we'll see a little more of that in tonight's games. We have just five games on the slate for us tonight, and […]