Tyler Stephenson Remains Out on Tuesday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) will miss his fourth straight game on Tuesday as a result of a sore left thumb. Jose Trevino will do the catching and hit seventh against Los Angeles Angels right-hander Kyle Hendricks. Stephenson, who hasn't played since last Friday, has hit a woeful 3-for-27 (.111) with one home run […]

Wade Miley Weighing Options After Visit to Doctor

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley (forearm) is weighing his next move after visiting Dr. Timothy Kremchek on Monday. Miley, who was pulled off his rehab assignment after feeling soreness in his first Double-A outing last Friday, has been on the 15-day injured list since June 17 because of a flexor strain. It's unclear whether Miley's […]

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 […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Samuel Basallo, Nolan McLean, J.J. Wetherholt

During the first half of the season, several high-end prospects have taken the league by storm, such as Milwaukee right-hander Jacob Misiorowski and Cincinnati right-hander Chase Burns. In this piece, we will look at two prospects who recently earned a call and a top performer at Triple-A and determine if they should hold a spot […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/19/2025)

We have 16 games this Tuesday in MLB. What better day for a home run article than "Dinger Tuesday?" We will be attacking my three favorite spots for home runs today, including great environments for hitting because of matchups, park factor, and favorable weather conditions. I will provide my three favorite home run bets on […]

Tyler Stephenson on the Bench on Monday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) is out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener in Anaheim against the hosting Los Angeles Angels. Jose Trevino is doing the catching for right-hander Brady Singer and will bat seventh against Angels right-hander Victor Mederos. For now, the Reds are considering Stephenson as day-to-day with a sore […]

Chase Burns Will Throw on Monday

Cincinnati Reds rookie right-hander Chase Burns (elbow) is scheduled to throw on Monday, and the Reds fully expect him to contribute before the end of the 2025 season. "We think (Chase Burns) can be a weapon for us going down the stretch," manager Terry Francona said. Burns landed on the 15-day injured list last Friday […]

Tyler Stephenson Dealing With a Thumb Injury

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb) sat out of Sunday's contest and was available in case of an emergency after injuring his thumb during the series in Pittsburgh on August 8 and re-aggravated it on August 15 against the Brewers. Jose Trevino replaced him behind the dish and would continue to do so if Stephenson […]

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 […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Spencer Jones, Mick Abel, Dylan Beavers

Fantasy managers have seen many high-end prospects get the call to the major leagues and make an immediate impact this season. For example, several top pitchers like Chase Burns have flashed high strike potential while Nick Kurtz has shown elite power production. In this piece, we will look at a top prospect who recently earned […]

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 […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/18/2025)

Home run props are back in my life, and it's a beautiful thing! I've been on a roll lately, identifying at least two correct home run calls in each of my last three articles. However, today is going to be my biggest challenge yet. To start, I am only selecting four picks instead of five. […]

Wade Miley Pulled From Rehab Assignment

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Wade Miley (forearm) was pulled from his rehab assignment after experiencing soreness during his first outing with Double-A Chattanooga on Friday, reports Pat Brennan of The Cincinnati Enquirer. The soreness was presumably in his throwing forearm, which is what has kept him sidelined since June 15. There are no updates on […]

Rhett Lowder Scheduled for Bullpen Session After MRI Comes Back Clean

Cincinnati Reds pitching prospect Rhett Lowder (forearm, oblique) recently underwent an MRI on his left oblique, and it came back clean. This means he will be able to begin throwing from a mound and is already scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Sunday. The Reds' second-ranked prospect missed the first couple of months of […]

Jake Fraley Designated for Assignment

The Cincinnati Reds announced that they have designated outfielder Jake Fraley (knee) for assignment. The team recalled outfielder Will Benson from Triple-A Louisville to take his roster spot. Fraley hyperextended his right knee on a defensive error in left field during a loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Although he checked out OK after […]

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 […]

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 […]

When Is Nolan McLean Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 21 Update)

With the New York Mets falling in the NL East standings this month, they opted to provide a much-needed spark to their roster. Earlier in the week, they announced that they would be promoting top pitching prospect Nolan McLean to the MLB roster. During the regular season, McLean has been one of the most productive […]

When Is Dylan Beavers Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 21 Update)

Prior to their contest on Saturday evening against the Houston Astros, the Baltimore Orioles opted to promote their top outfield prospect Dylan Beavers. During the minor league regular season, Beavers has been one of the most productive outfield hitters at the Triple-A level and was finally rewarded with a long-awaited promotion. Should fantasy managers look […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 20)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 20 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. We are halfway into August now. Ratio categories can still be helped with good […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/17/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Happy Sunday! We have a jam-packed nine-game slate to break down, which means we will have to do an even deeper dive to make sure we are targeting the best matchups. On the hitting side, we will be the Cleveland Guardians in a prime spot to light up the scoreboard. On the […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 21 - Redraft Leagues (2025)

It's August 15, which means that we're 45 days away from the end of the MLB regular season. Teams can now call up their top prospects while maintaining their prospect eligibility going into next season (presuming they don't allow them to go over the at-bats or innings-pitched threshold). I expect (and am hopeful) that we'll […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects Stash List: Ready to Make a Splash for Redraft Leagues (Week 21)

Welcome, friends, to the 2025 MLB season, and my weekly article about fantasy baseball prospects to stash heading into Week 21. Who are the top prospects you need to know for redraft leagues? We are back on our hot streak of predicting prospects getting the call, with at least one player in 11 of the […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 20

We're getting closer and closer to the 45-day mark from the end of the season, which means we likely start to see an uptick in prospect promotions in the next week or two, as Major League teams will be able to keep these prospects' rookie eligibility intact entering 2026. Does that mean we will finally […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Robby Snelling, Andrew Painter, Samuel Basallo

Fantasy managers should always keep a close eye on emerging prospects in the minor leagues, as they could provide your team with a significant boost when they earn a promotion. This season, many high-end pitching prospects earned the call and made a strong impact, like Logan Henderson or Chase Burns. On the hitting side, Nick Kurtz and Chandler Simpson are […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Carson Benge, Bryce Eldridge, Nolan McLean

Targeting the right prospect can provide your team with a substantial boost in the second half of the season. During the first half, many high-impact prospects have gotten the call, such as Chase Burns and Nick Kurtz. In this piece, we will look at two rising stars in the Mets system and a budding power […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/16/2025)

Players' Weekend got off to a flying start on Friday with some great matchups and memorable series openers. On Saturday, the full weekend of fun continues. Five afternoon matchups gett things underway, including a few matchups of playoff hopefuls and a few divisional throwdowns. Ten more games are on the schedule under the lights with […]