Payton Tolle Continues Dominant Run at Double-A

Boston Red Sox left-handed pitching prospect Payton Tolle tossed five innings of one-run ball during his outing against Double-A Hartford. In this outing, Tolle allowed just four hits, one walk, and struck out five hitters. Since earning the promotion to Double-A on June 28, Tolle has been nothing short of impressive, logging 14 innings (three […]

Hunter Dobbins to Start Friday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Hunter Dobbins (elbow) is returning from the 15-day injured list to start against the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday. It'll be Dobbins' first appearance since June 20. The 25-year-old was shelved for three weeks with a strained right elbow. Before going on the IL, the rookie went 4-1 with a solid […]

Justin Slaten Not Currently Throwing

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Justin Slaten (shoulder) is currently not throwing, but is instead doing plyometric exercises. It appears the Red Sox have backed off the throwing program and are focusing on building strength in Slaten's shoulder. The right-hander has been sidelined since late May due to right shoulder inflammation. Slaten doesn't appear to […]

Fantasy Baseball League Winners: Unlikely Aces Worth A Roster Spot? (Week 15)

We have seen plenty of unexpected pitchers become strong fantasy options so far this season. No one saw Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic breaking out in his return as a starter, or Matthew Boyd putting together an All-Star campaign. These two unlikely aces quickly emerged as must-rostered players early in the first half. […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/11/25)

It's the final weekend before the All-Star break, and ALL 15 TEAMS are playing tonight on the main slate! This night is full of top starting pitchers, stackable offenses, and narratives galore, so let's hop right in. The RotoBaller chat on Discord is already humming, so come join our awesome community. A few notes of […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Friday 7/11/2025)

Friday's slate of MLB games brings us several big-time pitching matchups and not one, but two NRFI kings who are undefeated on NRFIs over the entire first half of the season! You may have guessed that Paul Skenes is one of those kings, and you'd be right. But if you guessed Tarik Skubal as the […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/11/2025)

On this final Friday before the All-Star break, Major League Baseball has all 30 teams on the schedule under the lights, starting at 7:05 p.m. ET or later. The White Sox and Guardians have a doubleheader on tap after a washout on Thursday, providing baseball fans an over-stuffed slate of 16 games in play. Some […]

Kristian Campbell Notches First Triple-A Home Run of 2025

Boston Red Sox second-base prospect Kristian Campbell was demoted three weeks ago to regain confidence and fine-tune his approach at the plate. In his 16th game at Triple-A Worcester, he finally notched his first home run. He went 1-for-5 with a three-run blast in Wednesday's 14-9 loss to the Rochester Red Wings. The overall results […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Colson Montgomery, Anthony Seigler, Shinnosuke Ogasawara

During the first half of the campaign, fantasy managers have seen several high-end prospects get the call to the big leagues. Boston's top prospect, Roman Anthony, earned the call in June and is beginning to turn the corner following his slow start. In this piece, we will look at three players who recently made their […]

Aroldis Chapman Continues Resurgent Season with 16th Save

Boston Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman worked a scoreless ninth inning for his 16th save of the season in his team's 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. Chapman allowed a hit but walked none and struck out two batters. The veteran lefty has been brilliant this season for Boston, posting a 1.22 […]

David Hamilton Optioned to Triple-A

Boston Red Sox second baseman David Hamilton was optioned to Triple-A Worcester after Thursday's game, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. There hasn't been an official corresponding transaction by the Red Sox yet, but it is almost certainly to make room for Alex Bergman's return from the injured list. Hamilton has been very disappointing in 2025, […]

Alex Bregman, Red Sox Haven't Begun Extension Talks

Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (quadriceps) has not begun contract extension talks with the team, Rob Bradford of WEEI reports. Bregman signed a three-year, $120 million contract with the Red Sox last winter, but the deal contains opt-outs after this season and the 2026 campaign. If the Red Sox don't sign Bregman to […]

Tanner Houck Strikes Out Six in Rehab Start

Boston Red Sox right-hander Tanner Houck (elbow) looked good in his minor-league rehab start on Wednesday night for Triple-A Worcester, allowing an earned run on three hits while walking two and striking out six in 4 1/3 innings against Triple-A Rochester. Houck threw 47 of his 76 pitches for strikes in the outing and has […]

Alex Bregman Will Return to Red Sox This Weekend

Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (quadriceps) will play twice this weekend at Fenway Park against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays, although manager Alex Cora wouldn't specify if it will be Friday and Sunday or Saturday and Sunday. The timing is a bit off with the All-Star break starting next Monday, but the Red […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results - Part 8

Welcome to the eighth installment of our Fantasy Baseball Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs article. We continue to trust the expected statistics, and they continue to provide us with the answers to who's real and who isn't. Enjoying the run that Kyle Stowers is on? We told you a month ago he'd stay on track, […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/10/25)

Thursdays are often travel days or off days for Major League Baseball teams, but with the All-Star break just around the corner, this Thursday still has a pretty full schedule. After a couple of afternoon games and a couple of games around 5:00 p.m. ET, the main slate of daily fantasy action starts at 7:05 […]

Lucas Giolito Earns Sixth Win on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito notched a quality start in a 10-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. Giolito tossed six shutout innings while allowing four hits and striking out six to pick up his sixth win of the season. The veteran right-hander heads into the All-Star break with a 6-1 record, 3.36 […]

Jarren Duran Hits Three-Run Home Run on Wednesday

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran turned in a big day in a 10-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. Duran went 2-for-4 with a double, a homer, a walk, and three RBI to lead Boston to the win in the lopsided contest. The veteran outfielder did most of his damage with a three-run […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/10/2025)

We have 11 games this Thursday in MLB. We have some elite hitting conditions on the West Coast tonight, as well as some favorable matchups. There are plenty of pitchers going today who have struggled with the long ball. Although it's a small slate, we have plenty of options to attack home runs with on […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 15

As we put the first half of the Major League season in the rearview mirror, we continue to see a steady trickle of notable prospects getting the call to the Major Leagues. Over the last week, four prospects from my top-200 overall received the call to the Majors, and Joe Boyle was recalled as well. […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Closer Handcuffs and Waiver Wire Pickups Worth Stashing for Week 15 (2025)

When this piece is published, we will be about three weeks from the Major League Baseball trade deadline. That date has massive implications for fantasy baseball, and perhaps the MOST fantasy implications for closers who are traded. Where traded closers end up matters a great deal to their rest of their season value. In the […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Colson Montgomery, Joe Boyle, Cam Schlittler, Chase DeLauter, Noelvi Marte

The MLB All-Star break is next week. Baseball fans get to enjoy the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game, but the fantasy baseball grind doesn't stop. At RotoBaller HQ, there are no breaks, and we continue to provide fantasy baseball content to help win your leagues. Today, we are back with another edition of our […]

Alex Bregman has "Really Good Chance" to Return Before All-Star Break

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said on Wednesday that third baseman Alex Bregman (quadriceps) has "a really good chance" of returning before next week's All-Star break. Apparently Bregman looked good and recovered nicely from his workouts earlier this week. He has not been activated from the 10-day injured list to play in Wednesday's series […]

Masataka Yoshida Activated and Starting on Wednesday

The Boston Red Sox reinstated outfielder/designated hitter Masataka Yoshida (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned infielder/outfielder Nate Eaton to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. The team also transferred right-hander Nick Burdi (hip) from the 15-day to the 60-day IL. Yoshida is finally back with the big-league club and will make […]

Could Alex Bregman be on the Move? Multiple Teams Showing Interest

Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (quadriceps) is reportedly drawing interest from several teams as the trade deadline approaches, despite ongoing contract talks with the club. Just weeks after the controversial Rafael Devers deal, the possibility of Boston parting ways with another franchise cornerstone is gaining traction. According to Jim Bowden of The Athletic, […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 15 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another installment of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 15 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we list the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players rostered in less than 65% of leagues worth stashing in your leagues, including names like Bryce Miller, Kerry […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Risers, Fallers, and Buys/Sells - Chris Clegg's Outlooks for Week 15

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my dynasty fantasy baseball risers, fallers, and buys/sells for Week 15 of the 2025 MLB season. As June comes to a close, sample sizes have begun to stabilize, and there is less noise in the samples. Prospects are getting the call to majors, and there is plenty to discuss. Today's dynasty article […]

Buy Low, Sell High Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice for Week 15 (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly buy/sell article highlighting the best players to trade for and trade away. Every week of the fantasy season, we will determine which players fantasy managers should be buying and selling. Now is the perfect time to offer your league mates some trades, especially since we are approaching the All-Star break.  […]

Alex Bregman Not Returning Wednesday

According to MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo, Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman (quadriceps) won't return on Wednesday, but "any time after that is in play." Manager Alex Cora notes that a return on Thursday is a strong possibility. "He feels good. Let's see how he reacts tomorrow to everything he did today. Then, we'll make […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/9/25)

While Wednesdays are usually a day that gets chopped up with early action with day games, today we have only a few teams in action early, leaving us with a very solid 11-game main slate on both FanDuel and DraftKings. There are some games with rain in the forecast, so be sure to check the […]