Red Sox Select Kyson Witherspoon with 15th Overall Pick

The Boston Red Sox selected right-handed pitcher Kyson Witherspoon out of the University of Oklahoma with the 15th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. A "powerful athlete who can pitch," Witherspoon went 10-4 with a 2.65 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and a 25.9 percent K-BB% for the Sooners this past season. The 6-foot-2 hurler brings […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16 (July 14 - July 20)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 16 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of July 14 - July 20, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 16)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 16 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 […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 16 (July 14 - July 20)

The All-Star break is here! The first half of the fantasy baseball season is in the books, but that doesn't mean it's time to tune out. There are several high-end players on the waiver wire who could provide your team a much-needed boost. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups continues as we head […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Hitting Sixth in Series Finale

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela is starting in center field and is batting sixth on Sunday in the series finale against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Ryan Pepiot at Fenway Park. Rafaela, who has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball for a while now, played second for the first time […]

Blake Sabol Traded to White Sox

The Boston Red Sox have traded catcher/outfielder Blake Sabol to the Chicago White Sox for cash considerations, per MassLive's Chris Cotillo. The 27-year-old Sabol appeared in eight games this season for Boston, hitting .125 with a 38.9% strikeout rate. He wasn't much better in 167 plate appearances at Triple-A Worcester, slashing .167/.281/.299 with three home […]

Richard Fitts Recalled

The Boston Red Sox recalled right-hander Richard Fitts from Triple-A Worcester on Saturday. The team placed righty Hunter Dobbins (knee) on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Dobbins is done for the year after suffering a torn ACL, which opens up the fifth spot in Boston's rotation for Fitts. The 25-year-old has made […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 16)

Just two more days until the All-Star break, where we can all step back and take a quick breather for a few days. We won't have to set lineups until later in the week, but that doesn't mean you can't be looking for ways to improve your team between now and then. Make that trade, […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 16 (July 21 - July 27)

Welcome, everyone, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 16 of the 2025 season (July 21 - July 27). In this weekly piece, we search for starting pitchers rostered in less than 50 percent of Yahoo! leagues. For deeper leagues, we try to find pitchers rostered in less than 30 percent […]

2 Start Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 16 (2025)

Hi, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another Two-Start Pitchers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts article for Week 16 of 2025, from July 14 to July 20. The All-Star break becomes an extension to the week before or after in many leagues, giving you the rare chance even to stream a three-start pitcher. Every […]

Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Report for Week 16 (2025)

It's all happening, folks! The All-Star break is almost here, and we had our first (somewhat) relevant reliever trade. Plenty of other things are going on in the league's bullpens this week as well. A team lost their third closer of the year to injury right when he was settling in. Another team continues to […]

Tanner Houck, Red Sox Have Not Discussed Role

The Boston Red Sox have not discussed which role right-hander Tanner Houck (elbow) will take on when he returns from the injured list, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports. Houck has been working back from a flexor strain that he suffered in mid-May. Before going on the IL, the 2024 All-Star stumbled to an 0-3 record […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 15)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 15 of the 2025 MLB season. As we head into the All-Star break, it's time to take a long look and engage in some honest reflection on our teams. As we conduct calculus on our teams, it is essential to […]

Garrett Crochet Dazzles in Complete Game Shutout of Rays

Boston Red Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet (10-4) delivered his finest outing of an already stellar season on Saturday. The 26-year-old southpaw tossed a complete game shutout against the Rays, striking out nine and allowing just three baserunners in a 1-0 victory. Crochet needed only 100 pitches to go the distance and didn't allow an extra-base […]

Patrick Sandoval Confident He will Pitch in 2025

Boston Red Sox left-handed pitcher Patrick Sandoval (elbow) continues to show progress daily, as he attempts to return to the mound and pitch for the Red Sox in 2025. He has already thrown multiple bullpens a week and has incorporated curveballs in those sessions. Despite his confidence, the 28-year-old noted that he still has many […]

Hunter Dobbins to Miss Rest of Season With Torn ACL

The Boston Red Sox announced on Saturday that they placed rookie right-hander Hunter Dobbins (knee) on the 15-day injured list with a torn right ACL and recalled right-hander Richard Fitts from Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Dobbins suffered the serious knee injury during his start on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays. The 25-year-old […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Hitting Second After Walking Off the Rays on Friday

Boston Red Sox infielder/outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela was the hero in Friday night's 5-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park, blasting a walk-off, two-run home run in the ninth inning to send the home fans away happy. Rafaela, who is starting at second base on Saturday, will now be rewarded with a move […]

When Is Bubba Chandler Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 16 Update)

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler has been one of the most productive pitchers at Triple-A this season. The budding ace has been making a strong case to reach the major leagues. With the second half of the campaign just a week away, Chandler could get the call to the Steel City in the […]

When Is Logan Henderson Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 16 Update)

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitching prospect Logan Henderson made his MLB debut earlier this season and looked quite impressive during his first stint. However, the Brewers opted to send the right-hander back to Triple-A to continue his development. Should fantasy managers continue to stash Henderson on their bench? When should fantasy managers expect him to get […]

When Is Andrew Painter Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 16 Update)

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitching prospect Andrew Painter is considered one of the top prospects in the sport. The right-hander made his Triple-A debut earlier this season and is quickly approaching his MLB debut. Despite missing the entire 2023 and 2024 seasons due to Tommy John, Painter has begun to find his footing and is nearing […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 16)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 16 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 and isolated power (ISO). You will also find […]

Jac Caglianone, Chandler Simpson, Cole Young - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Risers, Fallers

Welcome to Week 16 and the final installment of RotoBaller's Rookie Report. Last week, we highlighted Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Mick Abel, Cincinnati Reds hurler Chase Burns, and Boston Red Sox top prospect Roman Anthony. This week, our focus shifts to Jac Caglianone, Chandler Simpson, and Cole Young. Each is a top talent in their respective […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/12/2025)

All 30 teams in Major League Baseball are on Saturday's schedule, with 15 games spread throughout the afternoon and evening. Most of the action is in the afternoon, with 11 games on the board before four more under the lights close out the day of action. Saturday sets up to be another fun day of […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/12/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We are approaching All-Star weekend, which I believe is the best of any sport. The Home Run Derby is one of my favorite All-Star activities. But before that, we still have a couple of days left to get into, including a solid seven-game slate for us on this Saturday Evening. The weather […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Saturday 7/12/2025)

Saturday's slate of MLB games features some of baseball's top left-handed pitchers, including a pair of All-Stars dueling it out in Max Fried and Matthew Boyd, among other potential matchups to exploit. We went 4-1 yesterday, so we'll look to keep the good times going here as we coast into the All-Star Break. All 30 […]

Hunter Dobbins Exits with Knee Injury

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Hunter Dobbins (knee) was removed early during Friday's outing against the Tampa Bay Rays. Well this sucks, Dobbins was activated off the injured list ahead of this start and now might end up right back on there. Dobbins was taken out in the second inning after suffering a knee injury […]

Blaze Jordan Consistent Since Promotion to Triple-A

Boston Red Sox third base prospect Blaze Jordan has been a steady contributor for Triple-A Worcester since his promotion on June 3. The 22-year-old earned the call-up by slashing .320/.415/.513 at Double-A and has already launched four home runs in just 31 games at his current level. Jordan continues to display advanced polish and plate […]

Marcelo Mayer Set to Be Primary Second Baseman

Boston Red Sox infield prospect Marcelo Mayer is expected to see the majority of the opportunities at second base going forward. Mac Cerullo of The Boston Herald noted that Ceddanne Rafaela could factor in as well, especially when facing lefties. However, it appears the top prospect is expected to have an everyday role in the […]

Alex Bregman Officially Activated and Starting on Friday

Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (quadriceps) was officially activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday and is starting at third and batting second at Fenway Park against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Drew Rasmussen. Rookie Marcelo Mayer will move over to second base and will hit seventh. Bregman is back […]

Alex Bregman Expected to Return on Friday

Mass Live's Chris Cotillo expects Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (quadriceps) to come off the 10-day injured list to rejoin the team before Friday's game at Fenway Park against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays. Bregman should be in the starting lineup on Friday against Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen after missing 43 games with […]