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 […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/18/2025)

The warmer weather has started to help the number of home runs increase around the league. While hunting for warm weather and favorable winds is one way to target home run spots, it's not the only way. There's no must-play park today with incredibly favorable conditions, so I will be digging deeper into the matchups, […]

When Is Marcelo Mayer Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 7 Update)

Boston Red Sox top prospect Marcelo Mayer seems to be getting close to making his Major League debut. Mayer's well-rounded game has helped him to rise quickly through the minors and kept him near the top of the top prospects list throughout the last few seasons. He's almost ready to make an impact in the […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/18/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have an action-packed Sunday slate featuring several of the sport's young aces, such as Spencer Schwellenbach of the Atlanta Braves and Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates. On the hitting side, we have several favorable matchups to target, including the red-hot Cubs, who will look to complete the sweep over the […]

All-In-One MLB DFS Staff Picks and Analysis (Premium Content)

  MLB DFS All-In-One Staff Picks for Today All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard.  Welcome to the All-In-One MLB DFS Staff picks. Picks are posted by 1 pm ET each day, with lineups and notes added by 1:30 pm. Picks and notes will be up by 11 AM on Thursday […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results

As we creep towards two months of the season being complete it's becoming more important to decipher who's for real and who isn't. Bank on the right player's breakout and you could be winning a title at the end of the season. Bank on the wrong player and you'll find yourself in the consolation bracket. […]

Agustin Ramirez, Derek Hill Sitting on Saturday

Miami Marlins catcher Agustin Ramirez and outfielder Derek Hill are not in the starting lineup on Saturday when they continue a series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Since being promoted to the major leagues, Ramirez has taken the starting job behind the dish. Over his last 10 games, Ramirez has been productive at the plate, […]

Xavier Edwards Remains Out on Saturday

Miami Marlins shortstop Xavier Edwards (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Saturday when they continue a series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Edwards was held out of action on Friday due to lower back tightness. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to Sunday's game, in case he needs additional […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Analysis: Buyer Beware for Week 8? (2025)

Welcome back to Week 8 of the Buyer Beware waiver wire series. We have passed the quarter point of the baseball season already. This week saw a couple of high-profile position player prospect promotions (five P’s!), but unfortunately, their teams are telling us by words and actions that the young call-ups are meant to be […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/17/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have a solid eight-game slate on this Saturday evening. Hopefully, you all have done well with the picks this week, and it continues into the weekend. The pitching on this slate is a bit more lackluster compared to the last couple of days, but should make for a more spread-out slate […]

Edward Cabrera to be Pushed Back Due to Fingernail Issue

Miami Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera (finger) dealt with some "fluid build-up" in his fingernail area in Chicago, according to manager Clayton McCullough. As a result, the Marlins will push his next start back and give him a few extra days of rest. Instead of starting this weekend against the Tampa Bay Rays, Cabrera will now […]

Xavier Edwards Scratched With Back Tightness

Miami Marlins shortstop Xavier Edwards (back) was scratched from Friday's series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays due to back tightness. With Edwards sitting out, Javier Sanoja will play shortstop and will hit ninth against Rays right-hander Taj Bradley, with outfielder Jesus Sanchez moving up to the leadoff spot. Believe it or not, this will […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Jordan Lawlar, Dalton Rushing, Brett Baty, Zebby Matthews, Shelby Miller, Evan Carter

We are a quarter into the MLB season, and it's time to focus on the waiver wire for players who can instantly boost your team. There were a few top prospects called up and trending players who are becoming must-adds. Which player/prospect do you prioritize? At RotoBaller HQ, we rank who to prioritize in free […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Javier Baez, Jeremy Pena, Trent Grisham, Kris Bubic, Logan Henderson

The fantasy baseball season continues to roll on, and we're at the point in the year where you should have a solid idea of whether or not your team is contending for a championship or needs work. Below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated 2025 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/16/25)

Fridays are some of the best slates for daily fantasy baseball. We have a 12-game main slate on both sites and a very top-heavy pitching slate, which means plenty of pitchers to choose from and fewer obvious choices for offensive stacks. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel […]

H2H Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Rest-of-Season Outlooks for CJ Abrams, Ketel Marte, Eugenio Suarez, Wyatt Langford, Masyn Winn, more

The MLB and fantasy baseball season never sleepers, and fantasy managers should be proactive and make roster moves and lineup changes to keep up with the latest developments, risers, and fallers. To help you prepare, below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated H2H points league fantasy baseball rankings and tiers heading into Week 8 […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/16/2025)

We have a large slate of MLB action today, with a lot to choose from when searching for the long ball. Our focus today will be on bats in favorable matchups and optimal hitting conditions, whether that be due to the park, matchup, or weather conditions. We have some fun home run bets today, with […]

When Is Matt Shaw Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 7 Update)

No one was surprised when third baseman Matt Shaw made the Cubs' Opening Day roster. Chicago's top prospect showed his potential all throughout his minor league career, and there wasn't really anything left for him to prove down in Triple-A. MLB Pipeline's No. 18 overall prospect hit .298 with seven home runs, 21 RBI, and […]

Deyvison De Los Santos Slugs Two-Run Home Run On Thursday

Miami Marlins third base prospect Deyvison De Los Santos went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run against Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday. The slugger hit his fifth home run of the season to bring his season slash line to .252/.319/.401  with a 92 wRC+ over 39 games in Triple-A. De Los Santos has struggled more lately, […]

When Is Zebby Matthews Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 7 Update)

Starting pitcher Zebby Matthews has thrown the ball well in the minors since being drafted in the eighth round of the 2022 MLB Draft by the Minnesota Twins. The right-hander has a career 3.03 ERA and 270 strikeouts across 49 games (44 starts) between Rookie ball, Single-A, High-A, Double-A, and Triple-A.  Although Matthews struggled a […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 7

It's been a fun few days in the prospect promotion world as we had Cade Horton make his debut over the weekend, Chase Petty get recalled to take the spot of the injured Hunter Greene, and we finished the weekend with the report of Jordan Lawlar getting recalled by the Diamondbacks. There are still plenty […]

Ryan Weathers Nabs Win In 2025 Debut

Miami Marlins pitcher Ryan Weathers allowed two hits over five innings of one-run ball in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Chicago Cubs. The 25-year-old struck out five and walked one, collecting his first win in his 2025 debut. Weathers was sharp throughout his minor-league rehab assignment as he worked his way back from a flexor […]

Kyle Stowers Smashes Two Homers In Marlins' Victory

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers provided almost all the offense at Wrigley Field on Wednesday night, going 3-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs and a triple to power the Marlins to a 3-1 victory in their series finale in Chicago. Stowers homered on Tuesday as well and now has 10 long balls on […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Week 7 (2025)

It's time for your quarter-season check-up! We're peeling back the layers on our starting rotations to dig into the latest FSWA-award-winning Best Baseball Series as we look to build superteams that drive us to the top. Let's toe the rubber of this week's edition of my weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks! Readers will find my […]

Andrew Salas Continues To Flash Speed Upside

Miami Marlins infield prospect Andrew Salas went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases during their contest against Low-A Fort Myers on Wednesday. This was Salas' second time swiping three bags in a single contest this season. Over his last 13 contests, the 17-year-old has posted an impressive .327/.444/.327 line with a 14:11 K:BB and nine stolen […]

Agustin Ramirez Goes Deep In Victory

Miami Marlins catching prospect Agustin Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a double and a home run during their 3-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday evening. Ramirez went deep in the fourth inning against Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon. Over his last nine games, the young backstop has been swinging a hot bat, posting a stellar […]

When Is Bubba Chandler Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 7 Update)

Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Bubba Chandler began his quick ascension up the prospect ranks in 2024 after a strong season at Double-A, culminating with seven more impressive starts at Triple-A to finish out the year. Starting the 2025 season at Triple-A, the youngster has faced little adversity through his first eight starts and continues to […]

Ryan Weathers Activated And Starting On Wednesday

The Miami Marlins announced on Wednesday that they reinstated left-hander Ryan Weathers (forearm) from the 15-day injured list and optioned left-hander Anthony Veneziano to Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move. Weathers will be making his first start of 2025 on Wednesday versus Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The 25-year-old southpaw will be quite risky in […]