Florio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Report: New Closer In Philly, What Is Going On In Chicago?

We are quickly approaching my favorite time of the fantasy baseball calendar! The trade deadline is two months away, but we will (hopefully) start to see trades happen before that. No position is more impacted by trades than the closer position. There will be current closers dealt to teams where they are no longer in […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 8 (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to a revamped installment of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 8 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 Brandon Woodruff, Justin […]

Top 200 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings - Eric Cross' May 2025 Update

The first quarter of the season is in the books, and rankings are already in flux. The first couple of updates to my prospect and dynasty rankings each season are always exciting; we have new data to comb through and breakouts to analyze. Now that we're in the middle of May, the data samples are […]

When Is Bubba Chandler Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 8 Update)

Pittsburgh Pirates' top prospect, Bubba Chandler, has been one of the best pitchers down in Triple-A this season. Chandler has a 2.17 ERA and 56 strikeouts in his first nine starts at Triple-A Indianapolis this season.  Given how well he has pitched, his time in the big leagues should be coming very soon. He has dominated […]

When Is Mick Abel Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 8 Update)

Philadelphia Phillies' No. 8 prospect, Mick Abel, has struggled in the minors since being selected in the first round of the 2020 MLB Draft. However, Abel has seemed to finally put it all together in 2025. He looked solid on the mound in his first eight starts at Triple-A this season and earned a promotion […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/20/25)

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! I hope your MLB season has been lucrative with us through the first two months, and we're eager to help you pad your bank account as the weather heats up across the country. Tonight's a challenging slate, as we'll have to prioritize pitching vs. hitting, but there are some viable cheap pitchers […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Tuesday 5/20/2025)

Yesterday's NRFI bets went 2-2 as we salvaged the split when the Royals and Giants went scoreless in the late game (and both pitchers ended up throwing gems). Today's full slate of games brings more opportunities for first-inning bets and the return of the YRFI, as I have not recommended one of those in a […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/20/2025)

We have a full slate of MLB action today. Our focus today will be on bats in favorable matchups and optimal hitting conditions, whether that is due to the park, matchup, or weather conditions. We're sticking to just two spots tonight, but it should make for some fun games to watch. I will provide my […]

Jesus Sanchez Collects Three Hits With Walk-Off Triple Monday

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez had a great game at the plate and played the hero in Monday's 8-7 walk-off win over the Cubs. Sanchez went 3-for-5 with a single, a triple, a solo home run, four RBI, and two strikeouts. He also stole a base. The 27-year-old got things going, lining a leadoff homer […]

When Is Roman Anthony Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 8 Update)

With Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki officially graduating as a prospect, MLB Pipeline now has outfielder Roman Anthony as the No. 1 overall prospect in baseball. Anthony was selected with the 79th overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft by the Boston Red Sox.  Since making his minor league debut in 2022, Anthony has […]

Declan Cronin Starting Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Miami Marlins right-hander Declan Cronin (hip) is restarting his minor-league rehab assignment with Single-A Jupiter on Tuesday, according to MLB.com's Christina De Nicola. Cronin suffered a setback with his hip while on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Jacksonville in mid-April, but the 27-year-old reliever is now ready to pitch in games again. He is finally […]

Eury Perez to Make Rehab Start on Thursday With Triple-A

Miami Marlins right-hander Eury Perez (elbow) will move his minor-league rehab assignment from Single-A Jupiter to Triple-A Jacksonville and start on Thursday, according to MLB.com's Christina De Nicola. Perez, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery that wiped out his entire 2024 campaign, has made five rehab starts with Jupiter and has posted a 1.80 […]

Week 8 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Zebby Matthews, Jordan Romano, Dalton Rushing, Marcelo Mayer

Week 8 has arrived, and the Rockies, Pirates, and Orioles have recently changed managers after the teams' disappointing starts in 2025. The 2025 MLB season continues to roll. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with another edition of our weekly waiver wire rankings article. Today, we focus on Week 8 of the MLB season -- […]

Derek Hill Making the Start in Center Field

Miami Marlins outfielder Derek Hill is starting in center field and batting eighth for Monday's series opener against the visiting Chicago Cubs and right-hander Ben Brown. This will be Hill's first start in the outfield in the last four games despite the fact that Dane Myers (oblique) is currently on the injured list. It doesn't […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 8? (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players. Every Monday, we will go through some of the biggest names in baseball who have been struggling to put up solid fantasy numbers in recent weeks. It could be a pitcher who has had multiple bad outings in a row, or a hitter in […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 8)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 8 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 […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8 (May 19 - May 25)

It's hard to believe that we are closing out the second month of the season already, but sure enough, here we are about to enter Week 8 of the fantasy baseball schedule! Our hitter streamers fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters with favorable matchups who can be considered waiver wire streamers ahead […]

Eric Cross' Top 100 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (May 2025)

The first in-season prospect rankings update might be my favorite one of the season. Why? Well, we have new stats, data, and video to comb through along with new batches of breakout prospects. These MLB prospect rankings are geared toward standard 5x5 fantasy baseball leagues (AVG) and consider many factors, including performance to date, scouting […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/19/2025)

We've got a smaller slate of MLB action on Monday, forcing us to dig deeper to find spots to choose from for home run player prop bets today. Today's hitters include Brent Rooker, Randy Arozarena, Rhys Hoskins, Elly De La Cruz, and Kyle Stowers. Each player has elite power or a favorable matchup. The strategy […]

Nick Mariano's Week 8 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. How's that fantasy team faring as we make our way through the middle of May? Are you looking for immediate help in the starting lineup, or perhaps some depth pieces to shuffle in? Whether you need power, speed, starters, or relievers, we're here to […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 8 (May 19 - May 25)

With Week 7 in the books, it is time to look ahead to Week 8 and place our FAAB bids. This week, we will take a look at two of the top catching prospects who recently earned the call. In addition, a post-hype breakout infielder in Queens may have finally begun to tap into his […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8 (May 19 - May 25)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 8 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of May 19 - May 25, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

Otto Lopez Activated off 10-Day Injured List

The Miami Marlins have activated infielder Otto Lopez (ankle) off the 10-day injured list prior to their contest against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday. In a corresponding move, the Marlins placed shortstop Xavier Edwards (back) on the 10-day injured list. Lopez has been kept out of action since May 2 with a Grade 2 […]

Xavier Edwards Placed on 10-Day Injured List

Miami Marlins shortstop Xavier Edwards (back) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday due to left mid-back strain. This move was retroactive to May 15. The Marlins activated infielder Otto Lopez (ankle) from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Edwards has been held out of the starting nine for each of […]

Outfield Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 8 (2025)

On this page, you'll read my Week 8 fantasy baseball outfielder waiver wire pickups, which focus on games from May 19 to May 25 of the 2025 MLB season. This week is highlighted by outfielders with seven-game schedules for next week, including Ceddanne Rafaela and Jorge Soler. The players included in this article are a […]

Infield Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8 (1B, 2B, 3B, SS) - May 19 to May 25

Hello again, RotoBallers! It’s time for another round of my favorite infield-eligible players to bolster your lineups for the week ahead. Typically, this column focuses on players who are available in 50% of leagues or more, but I am toying with adding a new category for more popular players. Every week, I am surprised by […]

Catcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8 (May 19 - May 25)

Week 8 is approaching, and there are once again plenty of good catching options that are available in most Yahoo leagues. The position was already turning out to be deeper than it has been for a really long time, and this past week brought even more youngsters into the spotlight. The mix of reliable veterans […]

Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Report for Week 8 (2025)

Another eventful and fun baseball week is in the rear-view mirror, and the bullpen chaos continues unfettered and seemingly knows no bounds. This week we have saves, blown saves, epic bat flips on the other side of blown saves, injuries, and more. One team's closer got hurt, and their backup closer? Also hurt. Another team's […]

Points League Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8 (May 19 - May 25)

What’s up, RotoBallers! Welcome to Week 8 of our weekly column discussing starting pitchers in points leagues! This column has been such a blast for me. I was a former college pitcher; examining MLB pitchers weekly has been a dream. Enough about me, that’s not why any of you are here. Last week, we found […]

Fantasy Baseball Week 8 Injury Report - Updates on Bryce Miller, Anthony Santander, George Kirby, Mike Trout, and more

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my fantasy baseball injury report for May 18. Every week, we look back at the major injury developments in baseball and look ahead at what might transpire. Today, we examine recent injuries and updates for Bryce Miller, Anthony Santander, George Kirby, Mike Trout, and more. Injuries are an unfortunate part of the game, but […]