When Is Bubba Chandler Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 20 Update)

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler has been knocking on the MLB door throughout the entire 2025 regular season. Despite his proven production at Triple-A, the Pirates have yet to give him the call. However, with the season coming to a close, the Pirates may want to give their top prospect a cup of coffee […]

Chase Burns Superb in 10-Strikeout Performance

Cincinnati Reds rookie right-hander Chase Burns turned in a tremendous start in a no-decision against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. Although the Reds ended up falling 3-2, Burns excelled with six innings of one-run, three-hit ball and 10 strikeouts against one walk. The second overall pick in last year's draft, Burns has already become the […]

Sal Stewart Dominant Since Joining Triple-A

Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Sal Stewart has continued to perform at an elite level since moving up to Triple-A. Over his last 11 games at the top level of the minor leagues, Stewart has posted a stellar .400/.468/.800 slash line with seven doubles, three home runs, 11 RBI, and a 4:6 K:BB. Through 18 total […]

Nick Lodolo Playing Catch

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (finger) made 20 throws and used a baseball with seams on Wednesday, according to the team. Lodolo felt fine afterward and is scheduled to play catch again Friday as he works back from a blister on his left index finger. The issue forced Lodolo to exit his start against the […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Part 13

Last week, I took a break from this piece as I spent some time analyzing some of the bigger MLB trades that took place at the deadline and their fantasy impact. At this point in the year, I've broken down a large chunk of the relevant starting pitchers in baseball, and I was struggling with […]

Nick Martinez Moving Back into Rotation

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Martinez is slated to take the mound for Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Martinez shifted to the bullpen after the team acquired Zack Littell at the trade deadline. However, Martinez will return to the rotation with Nick Lodolo (finger) being placed on the injured list. Most recently, Martinez tossed […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Dylan Beavers, Kristian Campbell, Sal Stewart

Stashing the right prospect can provide a much-needed boost to your fantasy roster. Last season, many high-end prospects finally got the call during the second half, like Junior Caminero or Dylan Crews, and immediately flashed high fantasy upside. In this piece, we will look at three of the top hitting prospects in the sport and […]

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

I try not to speak in hyperbole, but this may be my favorite NRFI slate of the season so far! It's not about the number of NRFI bets tonight; it's about the confidence in each bet that gets me excited about a potential sweep. Monday, I went big with six bets and finished 3-3 (again, […]

Tyler Stephenson Resting on Thursday

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson is out of the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This appears to be a routine rest day for Stephenson who has been in a mini slump lately. Over the last three games, Stephenson is 1-for-9 at the plate with one home run, one RBI, and […]

Alfredo Duno Gets on Base Four Times on Wednesday

Cincinnati Reds catching prospect Alfredo Duno went 3-for-5 on Wednesday at Single-A Daytona, including a walk, two doubles, two RBI, and a run scored. The Reds' fifth-ranked prospect is 7-for-12 (.583) over his last four games, and is slashing .274/.415/.455 on the year with nine home runs and nearly as many walks (72) as strikeouts […]

5 Potential Fantasy Baseball Busts for 2nd Half - Hitters to Avoid Down The Stretch?

During the first half of the fantasy baseball season, we saw many hitters emerge as must-start options. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz has become a must-start first baseman, while Pete Crow-Armstrong is an MVP favorite. However, these hot starts often fade by the end of the season. It is crucial to know when to sell […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 19

The Major League Baseball trade deadline has come and gone. We've seen plenty of playing time opportunities for top prospects open up since the deadline, specifically in Arizona and Baltimore. One of those spots in Arizona has already been filled by Tyler Locklear, who is a sneaky add in 12-team leagues or deeper right now. […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Starts From Brady Singer, Joe Boyle, Cam Schlittler

Welcome back to the "Are You For Real?" series as we dive into Week 19 of the 2025 fantasy baseball season. For those unfamiliar, this is a weekly column where we examine starting pitchers who had surprisingly strong starts over the past week and put them under the microscope to determine whether they're legitimate or […]

Wade Miley Throws Bullpen, Will Face Hitters Friday

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Wade Miley (forearm) threw a bullpen session Tuesday and will face live hitters Friday, manager Terry Francona announced. Miley hit the 15-day injured list with a flexor strain on June 20. The Reds have shifted Miley to the 60-day IL since then, meaning he'll be eligible to return on Aug. 19. The […]

Week 19 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Andrew Vaughn, Cade Smith, Shane Bieber, Jesus Sanchez, Samuel Basallo, Jack Perkins

The MLB trade deadline is over, and we are officially in August. There are only a few months left of the MLB regular season, but still plenty of baseball left to be played and time to catch up in the standings. At RotoBaller HQ, we have updated our top 100 hitter and pitcher list after […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/6/2025)

Wednesday slates often bring early starts, and today is no exception, as we have 10 games set to start in the early or late afternoon. However, we also don't have many parks with major weather advantages for hitters, except for one game that I will be targeting in the late afternoon. Most of my targets […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Logan Henderson, Dylan Beavers, Bubba Chandler

Throughout the first half of the season, fantasy managers have seen numerous high-end prospects earn the call to the majors and make an immediate impact. For example, Cincinnati Reds right-hander Chase Burns has flashed elite strikeout upside during his first taste. In this piece, we will look at three budding prospects who are each flashing […]

Reds Place Nick Lodolo on Injured List With Finger Blister

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Tuesday that they placed left-hander Nick Lodolo (finger) on the 15-day injured list with a blister on his left index finger and recalled right-hander Yosver Zulueta from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Lodolo left his start early on Monday night against the Chicago Cubs in the second inning due […]

Nick Lodolo Could Land on 15-Day Injured List

Cincinnati Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo (finger) exited his start against the Chicago Cubs on Monday after 1 2/3 scoreless innings because of a blister on his left index finger. Lodolo didn't seem worried about it afterward, but given that the hurler has had problems with blisters in the past, manager Terry Francona suggested he could […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 19)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 19 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 […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/5/2025)

We have 15 games this Tuesday in MLB. What better day for a home run article than "Dinger Tuesday?" We have some elite hitting conditions in Coors Field tonight, which is already a hitter's paradise because of the elevation. We will have a primary focus on this game, but we have plenty of other hitters […]

Hunter Greene To Make Next Rehab Start On Friday

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said Monday that starting pitcher Hunter Greene (groin) will make his next rehab start on Friday and will aim to throw up to 80 pitches. The 25-year-old, who went on the injured list at the beginning of May with a right groin strain, threw 66 pitches in his third rehab […]

Nick Lodolo Exits Early With Blister

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo (finger) left his Monday start early with a blister on his left index finger. He got pulled after getting two outs in the second frame. Blisters aren't typically serious injuries but they can linger, and he has had blister issues previously in his career. The lefty hadn't allowed any […]

Hunter Greene Punches Out Seven in Rehab Start

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (groin) looked good on Sunday with Triple-A Louisville in his third minor-league rehab start, allowing two unearned runs on three hits while walking one and striking out seven in 3 1/3 innings pitched against Triple-A Omaha. It was a nice bounce-back outing after Greene allowed four earned runs and five […]

Nick Mariano's Week 19 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. We're now into August, which means the end is on the horizon, and those with a clear strategy will be rewarded. And many of you will enjoy reduced competition for adds due to abandoned teams and increased attention toward football. Let's take advantage of […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19 (August 4 - August 10)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 19 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of August 4 - August 10, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 19 (August 4 - August 10)

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! This week, we will focus much of our attention on the bullpen moves that happened before the trade deadline. With Mason Miller, Ryan Helsley, David Bednar, Camilo Doval, and Kyle Finnegan all being traded, there are several closer roles open across the major leagues. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 19 (August 4 - August 10)

The large volume of players moving teams this week has naturally created some opportunities for some young players to step up and get more playing time on teams that were sellers at the deadline. Some of those guys will be featured in this piece today, along with some of the most readily available hitters in […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Monday 8/4/2025)

We had a very solid night last Friday with a 3-1 record on four NRFI bets and came up just one out shy of a clean sweep as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a solo shot off Michael Wacha with two outs in the bottom of the first inning. We usually get fewer games on Mondays, […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 19 (August 4th- August 10th)

Welcome, everyone, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 19 of the 2025 season (August 4th- August 10th). 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 of […]