Chris Sale Fans 10 In Tough No-Decision Tuesday

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale strung together his third consecutive solid start in Tuesday's 2-1 extra-inning win over the Reds. Sale pitched 6 2/3 shutout innings, allowing five hits and two walks with 10 strikeouts. Unfortunately, the Braves weren't able to get on the board until the ninth inning, sticking him with a no-decision. […]

Week 6 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Kyle Stowers, Coby Mayo, Hyeseong Kim, Kevin Ginkel, Gunnar Hoglund, Ranger Suarez

The weather is warming up, and Week 6 of the MLB season has officially arrived. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire advice and return with another edition of our waiver wire rankings. Today, we look at the best waiver wire pickups for Week 6 of the MLB season -- May 5th […]

When Is Jordan Lawlar Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 6 Update)

The Arizona Diamondbacks have one of the game's future stars raking in the minors right now while the big league club has lost eight of its last 12 games, risking further falling behind the mighty Dodgers and the Padres, winners of six straight. Although the season is young, the D-backs are also 1.5 games out […]

Alex Verdugo Sparks Braves Offense On Monday Night

Atlanta Braves outfielder Alex Verdugo went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles, a walk, and a stolen base in the Braves' 4-0 win over the Reds on Monday night. Verdugo is up to .322 in his 14 games with the Braves and has a .367 wOBA with seven doubles, seven RBI, nine runs scored, and […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/6/2025)

There are sixteen games today on a loaded slate of baseball. We have games in Coors Field, Yankee Stadium, Fenway Park, George M. Steinbrenner Field, and Sutter Health Park. We have warm weather in Minnesota and Tampa Bay, and the wind is blowing out in a few spots. Let’s get into matchups and find our […]

MLB Parlays Today - Best Same Game Parlay Picks (5/6/2025)

Tuesdays might be my favorite day for Major League Baseball bets! All 30 teams are in action tonight, so we have 15 games to choose our favorite bets, props, and parlays. While making straight bets on game outcomes and player props is a solid approach to sustainable betting, building MLB same-game parlays using a combination […]

Matt Olson Hits Inside-The Park Home Run On Monday

Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson turned in a solid game in a 4-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. Olson went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk to help power Atlanta to the win. The veteran infielder hit an inside-the-park home run in the third inning to give the Braves their […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 6 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to yet another installment of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 6 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we list the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players worth stashing in your leagues, including names like Jazz Chisholm Jr., Colton Cowser, Justin Martinez, and more. […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Starts From Brayan Bello, Colin Rea, Grant Holmes

Welcome back to the "Are You For Real?" series as we dive into Week 6 of the 2025 fantasy baseball season. For those who are not familiar, this is a weekly column where we take a look at starting pitchers who had surprisingly good starts over the past week and put them under the microscope […]

AJ Smith-Shawver Pitches Eight Scoreless Innings In Monday's Win

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher AJ Smith-Shawver looked sharp in Monday's 4-0 win over the Reds. Smith-Shawver took a no-hitter into the eighth inning and finished the outing with eight innings pitched, one hit allowed, four walks allowed, and five strikeouts. The 22-year-old's first two starts of the season left something to be desired, but he […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/6/25)

Knicks! Knicks! Knicks! Sorry, I know this is a baseball article, but I'm still so pumped from their win in Boston last night (for full details on my excitement, check out the RotoBaller Discord NBA channels. Anyway, to business. We have a full 12-game slate tonight in MLB, and a slew of different ways to […]

Drake Baldwin Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Outlook - Prospect Fundamentals Focus

A spring training injury to incumbent starting catcher Sean Murphy opened a door for Drake Baldwin to not just make the Braves' 2025 Opening Day roster but also serve as the primary backstop until Murphy returned in mid to late April. In this article, we will first trace the evolution of Baldwin's offensive plate profile since his 2020 […]

Spencer Strider Moves To Long Toss, Still No Timetable For A Return

Atlanta Braves right-hander Spencer Strider (hamstring) progressed to throwing long toss over the weekend, which is another key step towards his return from the 15-day injured list. However, The Athletic's David O'Brien reports there's still no timetable for his return. Strider, who got a late start to the 2025 campaign after having an internal-brace procedure […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Will Begin Rehab Assignment In May

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is expected to begin a rehab assignment this month. Justin Toscano of the Atlanta-Journal Constitution reported that Acuna does not need to visit his doctor again and that a rehab assignment date is "up to the team." This is a significant step in his recovery process as the […]

When Will Mike Trout, Logan Gilbert, Tyler O'Neill Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

One of the worst things about fantasy baseball is all the injuries. Unfortunately, there are plenty of big-name players currently on the injured list. Players like George Kirby, Sean Manaea, Ronald Acuna Jr., Grayson Rodriguez, Tyler Glasnow, and Blake Snell are all dealing with different injuries to start the season.  Three more players to add […]

Raisel Iglesias Strikes Out Three To Earn Sixth Save

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias secured the victory in the team's 4-3 win over the Dodgers on Sunday. The first batter reached on an infield single, but Iglesias struck out the next three batters to slam the door and end the threat, logging his sixth save of the season in the process. The righty wasn't as […]

Austin Riley Blasts Two Home Runs On Sunday

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley brought his best stuff to the ballpark on Sunday Night Baseball as the Braves were looking to avoid the three-game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Riley went 2-for-4 in the evening with two home runs, both being two-run shots from right-handed pitcher Dustin May. Both long balls were […]

Fantasy Baseball Players To Watch For The Week Ahead (May 5 - May 11)

Welcome back to my weekly Players to Watch for the Week Ahead series for 2025 as we look ahead to the week of May 5 - May 11. In this article, I'll look at players like Coby Mayo, Royce Lewis, Max Fried, and others. For those unfamiliar, I like to take a look around the league […]

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

We've got a smaller slate of MLB action on Monday with 10 games on the schedule, so we have to dig a little deeper to find value in today's home run prop picks. Today's hitters include Pete Alonso, Matt Olson, Lawrence Butler, Manny Machado, and Mookie Betts. Each of these players has 30+ home run […]

Nick Mariano's Week 6 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. May is here, which means you should have a solid idea of where your team stands in the grand scheme of things. Identified strengths and weaknesses should be strategized around, which informs how you're attacking waivers. Good management comes from resource allocation, and fantasy […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6 (May 5 - May 11)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 6 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of May 5 - May 11, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

Outfield Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 6 (2025)

On this page, you'll read my Week 6 fantasy baseball outfielder waiver wire pickups, which target games from May 5 to May 11 of the 2025 MLB season. This week, the Colorado Rockies are the main highlights, with three players on this list, including Michael Toglia, Jordan Beck, and Mickey Moniak. The recommendations included in […]

Fantasy Baseball Week 6 Injury Report - Updates on Jazz Chisholm Jr., Jose Ramirez, George Kirby, Yordan Alvarez, Corbin Burnes, and more

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my fantasy baseball injury report for May 4. 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 Jazz Chisholm Jr., Jose Ramirez, George Kirby, Yordan Alvarez, Corbin Burnes, and more. Injuries are an unfortunate part of […]

Ozzie Albies Goes Deep, Swipes A Bag

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies went 3-for-4 with a home run and a stolen base during their loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday evening. Albies would go deep in the fourth inning with a solo shot off Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki. Over his last seven games, Albies has been productive at the […]

Points League Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6 (May 5 - May 11)

What's up, RotoBallers! Welcome to Week 6 of our weekly column for starting pitchers to target that are owned in less than 50 percent of leagues (according to Yahoo). Thus far, we've been hitting at a solid rate; however, if you missed any of the previous weeks' action, you can always check out our in-season […]

Catcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6 (May 5 - May 11)

The first full week of May is here with week 6, and there are plenty of catching options available in the majority of Yahoo leagues.  Whether you need a streaming option for the week or a long-term replacement, chances are there are good options regardless of league size. There are breakout catchers who are still […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/04/25)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another DFS breakdown. In this piece, we will analyze the top pitchers, hitters, and stacks to target for Sunday's MLB slate. We have a full slate of action this afternoon, so we have several options to target. I will highlight the New York Mets, who have a favorable matchup against the St. […]

Two-Start Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts for Week 6 (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers! We're back with another two-start pitchers - fantasy baseball waiver wire streamers and starts article for Week 6 of 2025, from May 5 to May 11. Several rotations turn over this week, meaning we'll see an interesting crop of two-start pitchers. Each week of the 2025 fantasy baseball season, this fantasy baseball waiver wire […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/3/25)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another DFS breakdown. In this piece, we will analyze the top pitchers, hitters, and stacks to target for Saturday's MLB slate. We have a smaller main slate this evening, which will make stacking critical. Several pitchers are taking the mound this evening who do not carry the best metrics, which will form […]

When Will CJ Abrams, Matt McLain, Zach Neto Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

The injuries are definitely piling up for fantasy managers as we head into May. Some notable players currently on the injured list include George Kirby, Shane McClanahan, Logan Gilbert, Sean Manaea, Blake Snell, Ronald Acuna Jr., and Mike Trout. Unfortunately, injuries are a major part of fantasy baseball, and this list will grow even longer […]