Zac Gallen Shuts Down Dodgers, Strikes Out Eight in Win

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen earned the win on Friday night in a 3-0 victory over the Dodgers, allowing two hits and three walks while striking out eight batters over six innings of work. The right-hander has pitched better since the calendar turned to August, coming into the month with a 5.60 ERA and […]

Diamondbacks Set to Promote Jordan Lawlar

According to Jake Garcia of 12 Sports Arizona, the Arizona Diamondbacks are set to promote their top prospect, infielder Jordan Lawlar. Lawlar was drafted with the sixth overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft and is currently ranked as the No. 11 prospect in the sport on MLB.com. Lawlar has been given two brief tastes […]

Jordan Lawlar Swinging a Hot Bat at Triple-A

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jordan Lawlar has continued to produce since returning from the injured list and is making a strong case to join the MLB roster for the stretch run. Over his last 10 games since returning to Reno, the former first-round pick has posted a .279/.367/.465 slash line with three doubles, one triple, […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/29/2025)

It is a typically large, full-to-be-exact slate for this Friday, August 29, 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 continue through the dog days of summer. […]

Pavin Smith Likely Headed for Injured List

Arizona Diamonbacks first baseman Pavin Smith (quadriceps) is likely to land on the 10-day injured list after being pulled from Wednesday's game early against the Milwaukee Brewers with tightness in his left quadriceps muscle, according to Steve Gilbert of MLB.com. Smith is heading back to Phoenix for imaging, and the D-backs will likely make a […]

Pavin Smith Not in Lineup on Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman/designated hitter Pavin Smith (quadriceps) is out of the lineup on Thursday against Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Jose Quintana. Tyler Locklear will play first base and hit seventh, while Ildemaro Vargas will DH and bat ninth. It's no surprise that Smith is sitting after he departed the Diamondbacks' 3-2 win over the Brewers […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/28/2025)

Here we go with some more home run props for Thursday's action. It's a getaway day in the early slate, while the late games feature three new series starting up. Today I'm coming at you with five bets in total. I've got three I like in the early slate and two for later on. We'll […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/28/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! It's a busy time in the sports calendar with the NFL about to get going and baseball pennant races heating up. It's also the time of the season when some teams are taking a look at some exciting young players who can be part of their future. Every game has plenty or […]

Week 22 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Carson Williams, Jose A. Ferrer, Jordan Lawlar, Samuel Basallo, Nolan McLean, Dylan Beavers

September is around the corner, leaving about a month for fantasy managers to catch up in the standings. At RotoBaller HQ, we updated our top 100 hitter and pitcher list for Week 22 of the MLB season -- August 25th - August 31st to help you navigate the waiver wire. Below, you will find out where […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 22 - Redraft Leagues (2025)

We had an electric week of hitting prospect call-ups this week. As expected, after the August 15th deadline, when teams could call up prospects and retain their rookie eligibility for next week, there are now several exciting new major leaguers. Samuel Basallo, Dylan Beavers, Carson Williams, and Jhostynxon Garcia all got the call this past […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 22 (August 25 - August 31)

As we head into Week 22, it's with a heavy heart that I have to announce that this will be my final streamers piece of the season. There's still a month left of regular-season baseball, but I have to shift gears and focus on football content going forward. We will still have a plethora of […]

Pavin Smith Exits Early With Quad Tightness

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman/designated hitter Pavin Smith (quadriceps) exited a 3-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday with tightness in his left quadriceps. Smith went 2-for-3 with two singles and a strikeout before the Diamondbacks subbed in Tyler Locklear to pinch run for him in the top of the seventh inning. It was just […]

Nabil Crismatt Will Start on Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Nabil Crismatt will start Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers. It'll be Crismatt's third appearance and second start for the Diamondbacks, who signed him to a minor-league contract earlier this month after the Philadelphia Phillies released him. The 30-year-old journeyman has thrown nine innings for the D-backs and given up just one run […]

Ryan Waldschmidt Hits Seventh Double-A Home Run

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt drew a walk and hit a two-run home run in a 1-for-4 day at the plate on Tuesday for Double-A Amarillo, scoring twice in the contest as well. The D-backs' second-ranked prospect has flourished since his promotion to Double-A, slashing .290/.413/.492 with seven home runs and 14 steals in […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/27/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We are inching closer and closer to the NFL starting, with just over a week to go! In the meantime, we have a week's worth of baseball to make you some money for the upcoming football season, so let's lock in and start cashing in! The weather is looking great for today's […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 22

The month of August has been a big month for prospect promotions, especially over the last few weeks. Over the last week, we had four notable prospect promotions, including three prospects in my top-50 with Bubba Chandler, Jhostynxon Garcia, and Carson Williams being called up by the Pirates, Red Sox, and Rays, respectively. But thankfully, […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 22)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 22 of the 2025 MLB season. The focus of this article is to highlight players who could be on the verge of a breakout, citing current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average, stolen bases, and isolated power (ISO). This week, […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/26/25)

Tuesdays never seem to disappoint, and today's slate is no exception. We have a massive 12-game slate on both slates tonight, and it can always be a bit overwhelming to crack open such a big slate and wonder, "Where the heck do I even start?" Don't worry! I've got your back! I'll give you my […]

Nick Mariano's Week 22 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Remember when we were battling through April and May, trying to discern between reality and mirages? Well, now it's the final week of August, and we're still doing the same exercises with a month left to play! Rosters are going to expand to 28 […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 22)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 22 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 […]

Jordan Lawlar Collects Three Hits, Drives in Two on Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jordan Lawlar went 3-for-5 with two RBI on Sunday at Triple-A Reno. Arizona's top-ranked prospect has hit well since coming off the injured list on August 14, a continuation of his hot hitting from earlier in the year. The 23-year-old is 11-for-36 (.306) in the eight games since his return, including […]

Yassel Soler Placed on Injured List at Single-A

Arizona Diamondbacks third base prospect Yassel Soler (undisclosed) was placed on Single-A Visalia's 7-day injured list on Sunday. It's unclear what the injury was, but it appears to have happened during his at-bat in the third inning of Saturday's game, and depending on the severity, it could end his season with the injury happening so late in […]

2 Start Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 22 (2025)

Hello, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another Two-Start Pitchers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts article for Week 22 of 2025, from August 25 to August 31. With rotations temporarily settled, we will get to look at a large crop of two-start pitchers this week. Every week of the 2025 fantasy baseball season, this […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 22 (August 25 - August 31)

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! This past week, we have seen many top prospects not only get the call to the big leagues but also make a massive impact, including two budding talents in Baltimore. On the pitching side, we also saw a top prospect get the call, but in a surprising role. Our series about FAAB fantasy […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 22)

Just like that, we're past the three-quarter mark of the 2025 season. If you play in a head-to-head format, your playoffs are likely starting this upcoming week or the week after. If you're in a roto league, you only have five weeks left to improve your spot in the standings. Whatever spot you're in, it's […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 21)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 21 of the 2025 MLB season. We are in the thick of it now, and seasons can be won or lost with our waiver wire additions. As we prepare our teams for the stretch run to the playoffs, what do […]

When Is Bubba Chandler Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 22 Update)

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler has been a popular prospect to stash throughout the entire 2025 regular season, as he has been on the verge of a promotion. This past week, Chandler was finally given the call and made his long-awaited MLB debut. Should fantasy managers add Chandler to their fantasy team? Let's […]

When Is J.J. Wetherholt Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 22 Update)

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect J.J. Wetherholt has been one of the most productive hitters in the entire minor leagues. The top prospect in St. Louis was recently bumped up to Triple-A and is making a strong case to reach the majors before the end of the campaign. Should fantasy managers continue to stash Wetherholt? […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/24/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Today, we have another action-packed Sunday slate. On the hitting side, we have several top matchups to target, including the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets, who are in a prime spot to rack up runs. On the bump, we have several intriguing matchups to target, so it will be crucial to […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/24/2025)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have a full slate of baseball, with games all throughout the day. So kick back, relax, and enjoy one of the last Sundays without football, and let's hit some home run bets to build that account back up! We have a solid set of games that ends with a good rivalry […]