Jorge Mateo Will Start a Rehab Assignment

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Jorge Mateo (elbow) is headed to Triple-A Norfolk for a rehab assignment and could rejoin the Orioles soon. He experienced discomfort in his surgically repaired left elbow after a collision with Heston Kjerstad on May 31. He was placed on the IL June 10 with the move retroactive to June 7, so […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/24/25)

Hello RotoBallers! Today, we have an action-packed 12-game slate on Tuesday evening featuring some of the top pitchers in the sport. On the hitting side, we will look at the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are in a prime position to light up the scoreboard. On the pitching side, Spencer Strider […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/24/2025)

We have a full slate of games for Tuesday's MLB action. We have some warm temperatures on the East Coast again, which will provide us with some opportunities to go home run hunting. Outside of Coors Field and Great American Ball Park, there are no extreme hitting spots on today's slate, so most of our […]

Elly De La Cruz Falls Double Short of Cycle

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in his team's 6-1 win against the New York Yankees. He also singled, tripled, and scored twice. The fantasy superstar was a menace on Monday, blistering a triple that hit the bottom of the wall in center field at […]

Week 13 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Nick Kurtz, Chase Burns, Marcelo Mayer, Brady House, Dylan Lee, Calvin Faucher

Summer has arrived, and we have one more week of June before the calendar page flips to July. The baseball season continues to zip by as we have a couple of weeks until the MLB All-Star break. The weather continues to heat up, and at RotoBaller HQ, we return with another list of the top […]

Michael Arroyo Headed to Double-A Arkansas

Seattle Mariners infield prospect Michael Arroyo is headed to Double-A Arkansas after a strong 65-game stint at High-A to begin the year. The Mariners' seventh-ranked prospect slashed .269/.422/.512 with 15 home runs and a solid 12.7 percent walk rate. The 20-year-old hit 23 home runs in 485 at-bats last year between Single-A and High-A, while […]

Wander Franco Verdict Coming Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco is expected to have the verdict of his trial announced on Thursday, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Franco is facing a long list of charges including sexual abuse and exploitation of a minor and has been on the restricted list since 2023. Regardless of the verdict […]

Corey Seager Resting Versus Southpaw

Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager will take a seat on Monday with a left-hander on the mound against the hosting Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. Ezequiel Duran will make the start at the 6 and will hit ninth against Orioles southpaw Trevor Rogers. Seager has not fared well against lefties this year, going 4-for-24 (.167) […]

Luisangel Acuna Optioned to Triple-A Syracuse

New York Mets infielder Luisangel Acuna has been sent back down to Triple-A Syracuse. The 23-year-old hadn't been receiving regular at-bats with New York, garnering just 19 total plate appearances in June, and had been limited mostly to serving as a pinch runner or late-game defensive replacement. At Syracuse, the right-handed hitter should get regular […]

No Timetable For Ezequiel Tovar

Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar (oblique) continues to receive treatment and rehab for hi strained left oblique, according to MLB.com. Interim manager Warren Schaeffer said that after meeting with the team's training staff, it was determined that there isn't a timetable for Tovar's return. The 23-year-old finally started jogging last week for the first time […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13 (2025)

We've got another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series for Week 13 as we continue the 2025 season. Today's article examines injured players, including Spencer Arrighetti, Zack Gelof,  and Royce Lewis, among others. With the 2025 fantasy baseball season well underway, several injured players who are out there have low roster […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 13)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 13 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 […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13 (June 23 - June 29)

Hitting conditions could not be better lately, and with another week of hot weather projected across much of the country, it appears that hitters will have the upper hand going forward. Don't sit around and watch others snag up hitters who could be helping your team pile up stats instead! If there was ever a […]

Nick Mariano's Week 13 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're onto the back nine of June, and we hope that you have a stronger league position to show for it. You may feel like you've missed the boat on many success stories that are propelling your opponents, but there are many more chapters […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/23/2025)

We've got a smaller slate of MLB action on Monday, forcing us to dig a little deeper to find value in our home run player prop bets today. Today's hitters include Paul Goldschmidt, Juan Soto, James Wood, Trevor Larnach, and Adolis Garcia. Each of these players is either swinging a hot bat or in an […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/23/25)

Monday brings us an 8-game slate that is loaded with more bats than arms, but you'll have that when you get a lot of end-of-the-rotation pitchers and some elite hitting conditions. I think we end up seeing a few pitchers become very chalky picks tonight because of the lack of reliable options, but there are […]

4 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Cam Smith, Yusei Kikuchi, Jarren Duran, Zach Eflin

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 13 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at Cam Smith, Yusei Kikuchi, Jarren Duran, and Zach Eflin. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller is here […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 13 (June 23 - June 29)

We are approaching the end of June and have another round of FAAB bids to make. This week, we will look at two members from the 2024 MLB Draft class who are finding their groove in the major leagues. On the pitching side, we have a new closer in Philadelphia and a potential breakout in […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 13)

Summer has officially begun today, and the Major League season is hauling booty towards the mid-way mark of the season. The temperatures across the country, especially here in the Northeast, are beginning to climb, and the same can be said for the values of the seven players I'm recommending below. The players below are all […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13 (June 23 - June 29)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 13 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of June 23 - June 29, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

Zach Neto Absent on Sunday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Houston Astros. This appears to be a rare rest day for Neto who has started in every game since May 26. He has been in a bit of a slump lately with only two hits over his […]

Dansby Swanson Sitting on Sunday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson will receive his first day off on Sunday when the Cubs conclude a series against the Seattle Mariners. The shortstop has been a staple of the starting nine for each of the Cubs' first 76 games. Across this stint, Swanson has posted a solid .241/.293/.428 line with 10 doubles, 14 […]

Geraldo Perdomo Homers, Drives in Two

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo went 2-4 with a home run, a walk, and two RBI in his team's 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. Perdomo now has eight home runs on the season, surpassing his previous career high of six in 2023. He's also hitting .260 with 39 runs, 51 RBI, and 11 stolen […]

J.J. Wetherholt Stays Hot at the Plate, Swipes Three Bags on Saturday

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect J.J. Wetherholt went 2-for-3 with a walk and a pair of singles on Saturday for Double-A Springfield. However, the impressive part of his day was the three steals he recorded in the contest. The Cardinals' top-ranked prospect has been hitting well all season, but is scorching since June 3, going […]

Top 20 Fantasy Baseball Prospects - Mid-Season Dynasty Rankings for Non-Debuted Prospects

We're almost at the midway point in the fantasy baseball season so it is time to update my top fantasy prospect list. This list will only have prospects that have not made their MLB debut, as small major league samples can often skew rankings quite a bit, and also, I've written many words already this […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Report - Updates for Chris Sale, Adley Rutschman, Tyler Glasnow, Shota Imanaga, Jake Burger, and more

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my fantasy baseball injury report for June 22. 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 Chris Sale, Adley Rutschman, Tyler Glasnow, Shota Imanaga, Jake Burger, and more. Injuries are an unfortunate part of the […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 12 (2025)

With several top prospects recently getting the call, you may be running low on your FAAB dollars. Don't worry, because there are several hitters on the waiver wire that will not cost you much but carry quite a high ceiling. This week, we will take a look at an outfielder who was a popular breakout […]

5 Undervalued Hitters and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Adds (Week 12) - Players Who Are Underowned

As we hit Week 12 of the fantasy baseball season, savvy managers know it’s the perfect time to find value where others aren’t looking. This week, five hitters -- Willi Castro, Josh Smith, Miguel Vargas, Ryan McMahon, and Sal Frelick -- stand out as underrated assets with the potential to make a real impact. From […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 12)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 12 of the 2025 MLB season. By now, we have a pretty good idea of what our teams are and where we might need to augment our statistical categories. Injuries and ineffectiveness are prompting us to reassess certain players, necessitating […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/22/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have a six-game slate (seven on FanDuel) of MLB action to close out the weekend. For this piece, we will only be analyzing the six games that both DraftKings and FanDuel carry on their main slate. However, for FanDuel players, the Diamondbacks are a top stack in Coors Field facing the […]