Orlando Arcia Exits Early Tuesday With Apparent Injury

Colorado Rockies third baseman/shortstop Orlando Arcia (unknown) exited Tuesday's 10-4 loss to the Blue Jays in the fifth inning with an apparent injury, per Denver Post's Patrick Saunders. Arcia hit a single in the fifth but then exited the game. He went 1-for-2. Fantasy managers should keep an eye out for more information. The 31-year-old […]

Jacob Wilson Playing Catch and Running

Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson (forearm) is playing catch and running but hasn't yet been cleared to start a hitting progression, according to MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. Wilson is making slow progress after being diagnosed with a fractured left forearm two weeks ago. At this time, there is no timetable for his return, so fantasy managers […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 19)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 19 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 […]

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

Well, if you invested in the Blue Jays' exorbitant IRT, you were handsomely rewarded as they hung 15 runs on the poor Rockies. Luckily, I pocketed some green to help ease the sting of my collapsing Yankees. They take on the Rangers again tonight, with a lot of pressure on Will Warren to upend ex-Yankee […]

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

We have 15 games this Tuesday in MLB. What better day for a home run article than "Dinger Tuesday?" We have some elite hitting conditions in Coors Field tonight, which is already a hitter's paradise because of the elevation. We will have a primary focus on this game, but we have plenty of other hitters […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Jordan Lawlar, J.J. Wetherholt, Kristian Campbell

Fantasy managers have seen several high-end hitting prospects make their MLB debuts this season and flash immediate upside. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz has become the frontrunner for AL Rookie of the Year as he has produced immense power production in Sacramento. In this piece, we will look at two players who have already had […]

John Peck Wins Midwest League Weekly Honor

Detroit Tigers infield prospect John Peck was named Midwest League Player of the Week after going 9-for-17 to boost his season average to .308. The 23-year-old offers defensive versatility and intriguing power-speed upside, with 10 home runs and 16 stolen bases through 87 games. While his 25.9% strikeout rate remains a concern, Peck has shown […]

Jordan Lawlar Nearing Return, Set for Live BP Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Jordan Lawlar (hamstring) is set to take live batting practice Tuesday as he continues his recovery from a Grade 1 strain that has sidelined him since May 28. The 23-year-old top prospect struggled in his brief MLB stint earlier this season, going 0-for-19 with nine strikeouts over eight games. Arizona is expected […]

Mookie Betts Will Not Be Dropped in Order

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will not be dropped in the batting order, reports Alden Gonzalez of ESPN. Manager Dave Roberts stated that there is no better alternative in his eyes, and he would rather keep the top of the lineup consistent rather than mix and match it every day. This is despite the […]

Nick Mariano's Week 19 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're now into August, which means the end is on the horizon, and those with a clear strategy will be rewarded. And many of you will enjoy reduced competition for adds due to abandoned teams and increased attention toward football. Let's take advantage of […]

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

Another trade deadline has come and gone, which always creates extra excitement and importance on the waiver wire. Whether you're in a daily pickups league or have to wait until Sunday night to see if you won your FAAB bids, the waiver wire is especially important directly following the trade deadline, as plenty of new […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19 (August 4 - August 10)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 19 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of August 4 - August 10, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 19 (August 4 - August 10)

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! This week, we will focus much of our attention on the bullpen moves that happened before the trade deadline. With Mason Miller, Ryan Helsley, David Bednar, Camilo Doval, and Kyle Finnegan all being traded, there are several closer roles open across the major leagues. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19 (August 4 - August 10)

The large volume of players moving teams this week has naturally created some opportunities for some young players to step up and get more playing time on teams that were sellers at the deadline. Some of those guys will be featured in this piece today, along with some of the most readily available hitters in […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/4/2025)

We have a larger slate than usual for a Monday, so I'm excited to dive into several intriguing spots for value on home run props. Today's hitters include Yandy Diaz, Trevor Story, Jose Ramirez, Jordan Beck, William Contreras, and Anthony Volpe. Each player featured on today's page is swinging a hot bat right now. The […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/4/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Major League Baseball is fired up for another work week, starting with an exciting Monday night of action from the diamonds. Four games start just before 7:00 p.m. ET on the early slate, and nine games are on the main slate on DraftKings and FanDuel, which starts at 7:10 p.m. ET. The […]

Konnor Griffin Swipes Two Bags, Extends Hitting Streak

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin went 1-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases during their contest against High-A Rome on Sunday. This outing extended Griffin's current hitting streak to three games and his current stolen base streak to three games as well. Over his last 11 games, the 19-year-old has posted a stellar […]

J.J. Wetherholt Tallies Three Hits, Launches Sixth Triple-A Long Ball

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect J.J. Wetherholt went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI during their contest against Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday. This was another productive outing for the top prospect in St. Louis, who is inching closer to his MLB debut. Since joining Triple-A Memphis, Wetherholt has been nothing short of impressive. […]

Mikey Romero Hits First Two Triple-A Home Runs

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Mikey Romero enjoyed a breakout game with Triple-A Worcester on Sunday afternoon. Facing Lehigh Valley, the infielder went 3-for-5 with two home runs and six RBI. Romero made his Triple-A debut earlier this week but went 0-for-10 over his first three games at the level. The No. 11-ranked prospect in […]

Sammy Stafura Moving up to High-A

The Pittsburgh Pirates are promoting shortstop prospect Sammy Stafura to High-A Greensboro. Stafura was included in the package from Cincinnati that sent third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes to the Reds shortly before the trade deadline. Once he joined Pittsburgh, the Pirates opted for Stafura to begin his tenure with the club at Low-A Bradenton. Through four […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Samuel Basallo, C.J. Kayfus, Dylan Beavers

During the first half of the campaign, fantasy managers have seen many high-end prospects earn the call to the big leagues and flash immediate upside. For example, the Brewers have promoted their top two pitching prospects, Logan Henderson and Jacob Misiorowski, who have both been must-start players when in the majors. In this piece, we […]

Luis Pena to be Promoted to High-A

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Luis Pena is headed to High-A Wisconsin after a 71-game audition at Single-A. He slashed .393/.457/.583 in 44 games last year in the Dominican Summer League, and this year in his first taste of stateside baseball, the Brewers' second-ranked prospect slashed .307/.374/.470 with six home runs and 40 steals. At just […]

Jesus Made Earns Promotion to High-A

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jesus Made is headed to High-A Wisconsin after an impressive 83-game run at Single-A. The Brewers' top-ranked prospect (MLB No. 7) showed a little bit of everything, hitting .267 with 21 doubles, three triples, four home runs, and 40 stolen bases. At just 18 years old, he struck out at a […]

Carlos Correa Ends 23-Game Home Run Drought

Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa hit his first home run since June 28, a span of 23 games, in a 6-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. It was one of just three hits for Houston, which was no match for Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito. Correa, meanwhile, now has his first homer […]

Colt Emerson Headed to Double-A Arkansas

Seattle Mariners infield prospect Colt Emerson has earned a promotion to Double-A Arkansas after a strong showing at High-A Everett to begin the year. The Mariners' top-ranked prospect was slashing .277/.385/.451 with 11 home runs, six steals, and nearly as many walks (53) as strikeouts (68) over 89 games. His last 12 games were especially […]

Kevin McGonigle Homers, Drives in Three on Saturday

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Kevin McGonigle homered in a 1-for-5 day at the plate on Saturday for Double-A Erie, collecting three RBI, scoring twice, and stealing a base as well. The Tigers' top-ranked prospect has not looked intimidated since joining Double-A in early July, but has been hitting even better as of late, going 10-for-27 […]

Denzer Guzman Promoted to Triple-A Salt Lake

Los Angeles Angels shortstop prospect Denzer Guzman was promoted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday, going 0-for-3 with a pair of strikeouts in his debut at that level. The Angels' 11th-ranked prospect had really heated up prior to his promotion, going 20-for-47 (.426) with a pair of homers and 12 RBI in 13 games before […]

Tommy Troy Headed to Triple-A Reno

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Tommy Troy has been promoted to Triple-A Reno after a strong showing at Double-A Amarillo. The D-backs' fifth-ranked prospect slashed .286/.382/.461 with 12 home runs and 21 steals over 87 games for the Sod Poodles. The 23-year-old displayed improved contact skills this season, striking out at just a 17.5 percent rate compared […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Risers, Fallers - MLB Trade Deadline Recap (2025)

What an exhilarating MLB trade deadline we had this season. It seems like this was one of the busiest final 36-48 hours of a deadline I can remember. There were not only a large quantity of deals, but there were many quality, exciting deals that will have a big impact this season and long term. […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Rookies to Stash and Top Performers for Week 19 (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my Week 19 edition of the top prospect performers. In this week's piece, we will look at two emerging bats at the Triple-A level and a right-handed pitcher who is producing at an elite level at Double-A. During the first half, we saw many high-end prospects get the call to the big […]