Ryan Thompson Throws Simulated Game on Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Ryan Thompson (shoulder) threw a simulated game at Chase Field on Friday. The 33-year-old is working his way back from a right scapular strain and hasn't pitched since July 4. Before the injury, the right-hander posted a 4.45 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, a 12.9 percent K-BB%, and also earned one save and 11 […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Bubba Chandler, Sal Frelick, Andrew Painter, Carson Williams, Jhostynxon Garcia

Incredibly, there are a few weeks of August left, and we have just over a month of the 2025 MLB regular season. There is still time to catch up in the standings in roto leagues and make a playoff push in H2H formats. At RotoBaller HQ, we updated our top 100 hitters and pitchers list […]

Eric Cross' Top 125 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (August 2025)

Another month has flown by, so it's time for some updated prospect rankings. Where has most of the summer gone? This particular prospect rankings update has always been one of my favorites throughout the season, as I get to add in all the newly drafted players into the mix. These MLB prospect rankings are geared […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/23/2025)

After a couple of games in the afternoon, 12 games are under the lights this Saturday, while the Cardinals and Rays get a rare day off in the middle of their series in Tampa. While many of the most homer-friendly stadiums are not on the board this Saturday, there are some key hitters in favorable […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/23/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! After an eventful Friday that had us locked in for a 13-game slate, we step back a bit and get a slightly lighter slate as we only have nine games on tap for us. We have some elite pitchers on the slate, and what should be a massive pitching duel between Logan […]

Gabriel Moreno to be Back in Friday's Lineup

Arizona Diamonbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (finger) is set to be activated from the 60-day injured list and return to the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Cincinnati Reds, according to manager Torey Lovullo. "I penciled [Gabriel Moreno] in the lineup for tonight," Lovullo said on MLB Network radio on SiriusXM. The D-backs will […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 21

We've blown past the August 15th threshold, so now any prospect that debuts will still keep their rookie eligibility intact for the 2026 season. We've already seen the impact of this with several notable promotions over the last week, including Dylan Beavers and Samuel Basallo in Baltimore, two highly-touted prospects who had ranked very high […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/22/2025)

It is a typically large, full-to-be-exact slate for this Friday, August 22, 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. […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/22/25)

After a somewhat quiet Thursday of baseball, the game storms back tonight with a monster 13-game Friday slate. We finally get a break from Coors Field as the Rockies have gone on the road, and the weekend features some epic division matchups, highlighted by Yanks/Red Sox and Padres/Dodgers. There is no clear-cut "top team" on […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/21/25)

Thursday is usually a slow day for MLB, but I, for one, am pumped for this weekend. My Yankees start a crucial four-game series against the Red Sox, and this looks like just the series to reignite the rivalry. Hopefully, you got some pieces of the Yankee HR onslaught for DFS, as they hit 13 […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Risers, Fallers, and Buys/Sells - Chris Clegg's Outlooks for Week 21

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my dynasty fantasy baseball risers, fallers, and buys/sells for Week 21 of the 2025 MLB season. We are in the final stretch of the season. Whether you are in contention to win your dynasty league or out of it, there is still work to be done to improve your team for now […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 21 (2025)

Welcome to another week of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 21 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 like Jacob Wilson, Tylor […]

Week 21 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Colby Thomas, Dylan Beavers, Nolan McLean, Dalton Varsho, Francisco Alvarez, more

We're here once again to help prepare you for another week of the waiver wire and have updated our top 100 hitter and pitcher list for Week 21 of the MLB season -- August 18th - August 24th. Find out where key players such as Colby Thomas, Dylan Beavers, Nolan McLean, Dalton Varsho, Francisco Alvarez, […]

Jordan Lawlar Slugs Homer Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jordan Lawlar went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a rehab game against Triple-A Salt Lake. The 23-year-old is 6-for-21 with four extra-base hits and a stolen base through five rehab games, striking out just three times while drawing two walks. He appears to be healthy as he has been […]

Top 100 Fantasy Baseball Prospects - Dynasty Rankings for Non-Debuted Prospects (August Updates)

It's time for another update to my dynasty fantasy baseball prospect rankings for August of the 2025 season. This is the first rankings update since the MLB Draft, so it'll have my top FYPD players. This fantasy baseball prospect rankings list will only have non-debuted prospects. I'm also re-sharing some of my general prospect ranking […]

Gabriel Moreno Nearing Return

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (finger) is on the verge of returning from the 60-day injured list. He'll catch back-to-back games on Tuesday and Wednesday during his Triple-A rehab assignment, and if all goes well, the Diamondbacks will activate him. The club has gone without the 25-year-old since June 14 as a result of a […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/19/25)

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! The playoff picture is starting to come into clearer focus, and we have some epic matchups on tap for the entire week. Tonight's DFS slate is all about the Dodgers in Coors again, as they already have an IRT approaching an incredible 7.5 runs against Austin Gomber. We have 10 games to […]

Daniel Eagen Promoted to Double-A Amarillo

Arizona Diamondbacks pitching prospect Daniel Eagen has been promoted to Double-A after earning Northwest League Player of the Week honors. The 6'4" right-hander owns a fastball touching 96 mph with a sharp curve and mid-80s slider. In 19 starts at High-A, Eagen delivered a 2.49 ERA, 34.1% strikeout rate, and 10.6% walk rate. A 2024 […]

Pavin Smith Activated, Playing on Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Pavin Smith (oblique) was activated off the 10-day injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. Smith is back in the mix after being sidelined since early July due to a right oblique strain. Before going down, Smith was slashing .261/.371/.446 with eight home runs and 28 RBI across […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 21)

We've reached the point in the season where the word "grind" takes on extra meaning. We've been setting lineups, making trades, and scouring the waiver wire for nearly five months now, and fantasy football has crept into the picture for some of you. But staying diligent with your teams and staying on top of the […]

Nick Mariano's Week 21 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The back nine in August means that the final month of the season is on the horizon. Are you setting yourself up for success with how you're allocating roster space and speculative bench stashes? We can present you with the players and their skill […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 21 (August 18 - August 24)

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! With another week of MLB action in the books, it's time to place some more FAAB bids. If you missed out on one of the "new" closers following the wild trade deadline, don't fret, because we have a potential league-winner available in 60% of leagues. On the hitting side, we saw the […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 21 (August 18 - August 24)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 21 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of August 18 - August 24, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/18/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! It's time to start the new work week with a full slate of new series as Major League Baseball continues a busy month of August. Both FanDuel and DraftKings split the 12 games on the schedule for under the lights into two slates. Four games are on the early slate, starting just […]

Arizona Could Trade Ketel Marte in the Offseason

The Arizona Diamondbacks could look for a trade partner for second baseman Ketel Marte in the offseason. According to Mike Rodriguez, teammates of Marte have expressed "dissatisfaction regarding his behavior and attendance." Bob Nightengale of USA Today noted that the team is considering accepting trade offers for him during the offseason. Fantasy managers should keep […]

Ketel Marte Resting on Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is out of the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies. This appears to be a routine rest day for Marte after he started in each of the last 12 games. Marte is in the middle of a hot stretch at the plate. Over the last […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20 (August 18 - August 24)

The season might be winding down, but our coverage of fantasy baseball remains among the best in the industry! I've been recommending hitters to stream off the wire all season long, and I'm not about to stop now, when it matters the most! Our hitter streamers fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters […]

2 Start Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 21 (2025)

Hello, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another Two-Start Pitchers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts article for Week 21 of 2025, from August 18 to August 24. While rotations have settled down a bit, aftershocks from the trade deadline complicate the streaming landscape. Every week of the 2025 fantasy baseball season, this fantasy baseball […]

Ryan Waldschmidt Homers Twice on Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt continued to impress at Double-A Amarillo on Saturday, going 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs, three RBI, and two runs scored for the Sod Poodles. It was the third straight game with a home run and fourth straight multi-hit contest for the D-backs' second-ranked prospect, who is 16-for-30 […]

When Is Bubba Chandler Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 21 Update)

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed prospect pitcher Bubba Chandler has been knocking on the MLB door throughout the entire 2025 campaign. However, given his lack of consistency at Triple-A, the Pirates have been hesitant to give him the call. With the season nearing an end, the Pirates could look to give him a brief taste or prepare […]