NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Saturday 8/16/2025)

It's been a while since I penned the NRFI piece here at RotoBaller, as we have shifted some writing assignments around; however, I will be doing at least one article a week for NRFI bets for the rest of the season. I happened to draw today's slate, and after digging through the stats and trends, […]

Chase Burns Could Return in a Couple of Weeks

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said that right-handed pitching prospect Chase Burns (elbow) could only spend a couple of weeks on the 15-day injured list in a "best-case" scenario. Burns could start throwing again later this week. The 22-year-old hard-throwing hurler was scheduled to come on in relief on Wednesday, but that plan was scrapped […]

Wade Miley Sent on Rehab Assignment

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Friday that they sent left-hander Wade Miley (elbow) on a minor-league rehab assignment to Double-A Chattanooga. Miley has made only three appearances (two starts) for the Reds in 2025 and has been out since late June due to a flexor tendon strain in his left arm. Because of his long […]

Chase Burns Hits 15-Day Injured List With Flexor Strain

The Cincinnati Reds have placed right-handed pitcher Chase Burns (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with a Grade 1 right flexor strain. The 22-year-old recently met with management to discuss a potential innings limit during the final weeks of the season. However, now with this injury, Burns could be in danger of missing the remainder […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Friday 8/15/2025)

We've got a loaded slate in MLB again on Friday, and there are multiple games to target and bring you the best NRFI bets today, and one YRFI bet. The goal is to achieve a profitable result while sticking to reasonable odds, as we aim to minimize our risk in an unpredictable market like the […]

Sal Stewart Homers Again, Hit Streak Now at Seven Games

Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Sal Stewart extended his hit streak to seven games on Wednesday in epic fashion, going 4-for-6 at Triple-A Louisville, including a pair of doubles, a home run, five RBI, and two runs scored. The Reds' top-ranked prospect has homered in back-to-back games and is now 30-for-89 (.337) with 12 doubles and […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Bryan Abreu, Luke Keaschall, Owen Caissie, Chase Burns, Samuel Basallo

While fantasy football drafts are in full swing, there is still plenty of baseball to be played. The MLB regular season has about six weeks left, and it's time to make that final push to end the season on a high note. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball advice and have […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Bryce Eldridge, Kristian Campbell, Jhostynxon Garcia

Prospects can provide a much-needed impact to your fantasy team. This season, any managers who jumped ahead of their leagues and stashed first baseman Nick Kurtz or outfielder Chandler Simpson acquired a high-upside option for power and speed, respectively. On the pitching side, Chase Burns and Jacob Misiorowski have shown flashes of immense strikeout upside […]

When Is Owen Caissie Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 20 Update)

The Chicago Cubs have gotten off to a slow start in August. Several of their top hitters, such as right fielder Kyle Tucker and center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, have been in a cold stretch at the plate, which has slowed down the team's offensive output. With their eyes focused on competing in October, they could […]

Hunter Greene Stellar in Return From Injury

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene turned in an ace-like performance on Wednesday in an 8-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Making his return after missing two-plus months with a groin injury, Greene fired six shutout innings and allowed three hits with no walks and six strikeouts on 85 pitches (58 strikes). He generated 16 whiffs […]

Sal Stewart Homers, Extends Triple-A Hit Streak to Six Games

Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Sal Stewart homered in a 1-for-3 day at the plate for Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday. He also walked twice, recorded one RBI, and scored two runs in the contest. The Reds' top-ranked prospect is now riding a six-game hit streak for the Bats, while hitting safely in 19 of the 22 […]

Week 20 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Luke Keaschall, Colson Montgomery, Zebby Matthews, Jakob Marsee, Samuel Basallo

The MLB season continues to fly by, and incredibly, we will already be entering the middle of August. It may be the heart of the fantasy football draft season to some, but there is still plenty of baseball left to be played. At RotoBaller HQ, we prepare you for another week of the waiver wire and […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings: FYPD (First-Year Player Drafts)

We're about a month post-MLB Draft. The signing deadline has passed, and we're starting to see some recent draftees receive minor league assignments. Now seems like the perfect time to release my FYPD rankings for this draft class. I would say the FYPD period is when I value the opinions of professionals in the industry […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/13/2025)

Usually, if I hit one home run bet out of four or five, it's enough to break even or make a small profit. That's because I rarely bet on HR props under +250, and I often try to target players with longer odds. The last two slates that I've written up here at RotoBaller, I've […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20 (August 11 - August 17)

These are officially the "dog days" of Summer. Kids are enjoying their final week or two before heading back to school, while the sports world also starts to shift its attention to the shiny new thing - the NFL. But don't worry, we will continue to have the fantasy baseball content that you're looking for […]

Nick Mariano's Week 20 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The final quarter of the season is upon us! How does the middle of August find you and your squads? We've got new players finding settled roles after the trade deadline, as well as youngsters getting expanded playing time as rebuilding teams look to […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/12/2025)

We have 15 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 […]

Reds Have Innings Limit for Chase Burns

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said the team met with rookie right-hander Chase Burns on Monday, and while there is no set finalized plan due to moving pieces in the starting rotation, there will be an innings limit for the young hurler. The Reds might have to get creative because the team really wants him […]

Nick Lodolo Plays Catch on Sunday

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo (finger) played catch on Sunday for the first time in four days, according to MLB.com. The 27-year-old was placed on the 15-day injured list on August 5 due to a blister on his left index finger. Lodolo is expected to return from the IL once eligible on August 20, […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Monday 8/11/2025)

We've got a medium-sized slate with 11 games on Monday, so there are plenty of exploitable matchups to target to bring you my best NRFI bets today and bonus bets. The goal is to achieve a profitable result while sticking to reasonable odds, as we aim to minimize our risk in an unpredictable market like […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/11/2025)

After hitting two home run props on Saturday, I (as the main DFS and betting editor at RotoBaller) decided to write more HR prop content and less NRFI content. I'm still betting NRFIs every day, and you should check out my guy Frank Ammirante's NRFI bets today; however, I feel like I am dialed in […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 20 - Redraft Leagues (2025)

August 15- mark it down on your calendars. That's the day when teams can call up prospects and not risk them losing prospect eligibility going into next season. This keeps them eligible to earn their teams a PPI draft pick if they win Rookie of the Year in 2026. If their team has waited this […]

2 Start Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 20 (2025)

Hello, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another Two-Start Pitchers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts article for Week 20 of 2025, from August 11 to August 17. The trade deadline has refreshed many rotations, opening up new opportunities in two-start streaming. Every week of the 2025 fantasy baseball season, this fantasy baseball waiver wire […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 20 (August 11 - August 17)

Welcome, everyone, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 20 of the 2025 season (August 11 - August 17). 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 […]

Hunter Greene Expected to Return Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (groin) is expected to come off the 15-day injured list and start Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to manager Terry Francona. Greene, out since June 4 with a strained right groin, made his fourth and final rehab start with Triple-A Louisville on Friday and built up to 79 pitches. […]

When Is Jordan Lawlar Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 20 Update)

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jordan Lawlar has yet to be given a full look at the major leagues. However, with Arizona selling several key players at the trade deadline, the former first-round pick could finally be nearing his first extended stint in the big leagues. While he is currently on the IL with a hamstring […]

When Is Kristian Campbell Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 20 Update)

Boston Red Sox infield/outfield prospect Kristian Campbell was able to break camp with the MLB team and immediately flashed upside in the major leagues. However, after a slow May, the Red Sox opted for him to continue his development in the minor leagues. Campbell has begun to find his swing at Triple-A and is on […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Luke Keaschall, Andrew Vaughn, Bubba Chandler, JoJo Romero, Shane Bieber, more

There are two months left of the MLB regular season and a few weeks away from teams expanding their rosters from 26 to 40. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball waiver wire to help managers close the season strong or make that final playoff push in H2H category leagues. Today, we […]

Mid-Season Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Dynasty Rankings, Prospect Rankings, Buys, and Sells (2025)

We finish this mid-season dynasty and prospect rankings series by climbing the mound to dive into the starting pitcher position. As usual, pitching injuries are coming hot and heavy this season, which always causes a shake-up in rankings, both short-term and long-term. Most of the healthy aces have been studs this season, but we've had […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Nolan McLean, Brandon Sproat, Jakob Marsee

Targeting the right prospect on the waiver wire can provide your fantasy baseball team with a much-needed impact. If we're falling behind in the pitching categories, stashing Jacob Misiorowski and Chase Burns likely provided you with a substantial boost. In this piece, we will look at two of the top pitchers at Triple-A and an […]