Jazz Chisholm Jr. Sitting with Shoulder Injury

New York Yankees second/third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. (shoulder) is out of the lineup due to a sore shoulder. Bryan Hoch of MLB.com noted that Chisholm has been dealing with this injury for several weeks, and it has affected his throwing more than his hitting. While this injury does not appear to be serious, fantasy […]

Orioles Acquire Alex Jackson from Yankees

The Baltimore Orioles have acquired catcher Alex Jackson from the New York Yankees for international signing bonus pool money and a player to be named later or cash considerations. Jackson will take the roster spot of catcher Gary Sanchez (knee), who was placed on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right knee. The team […]

Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Report for Week 15 (2025)

The official first day of summer was in June, but we all know that the real sign that it's summer is the Fourth of July, with the MLB All-Star Game looming shortly after. We are well into the baseball season, and the contenders and pretenders are starting to see a lot of space between each other. […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 14)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 14 of the 2025 MLB season. It's time to shake off our disappointment and sever ties with those players who are not contributing to our bottom line. By now, we have a pretty good idea of what our teams are […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/6/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! I hope everyone had a wonderful extended holiday weekend. To close out the week, we have another action-packed baseball slate to analyze! On the pitching side, we have several aces taking the bump today, so it will be critical to make the correct selection. As a result, we don't have as many […]

When Is Joe Boyle Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 15 Update)

After a disappointing stint in the majors last season with the Athletics, Joe Boyle was traded to Tampa Bay in the offseason and has begun to find his footing. Boyle has spent most of his time at Triple-A and has been one of the most effective pitchers in the minor leagues. With the Rays now […]

When Is Logan Henderson Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 15 Update)

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitching prospect Logan Henderson looked quite comfortable during his first stint in the major leagues this season and is finding similar success at Triple-A. However, with fellow young right-hander Jacob Misiorowski joining the Milwaukee rotation, Henderson may not have a viable path to return to the big leagues in the near future. […]

When Is Bubba Chandler Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 15 Update)

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler is viewed as the top pitching prospect in the sport on MLB.com. Last season, he quickly progressed through the system and was a popular late-round target this season as he appeared just weeks away from his MLB debut. However, Chandler has struggled at times this season and has […]

When Is Jordan Lawlar Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 15 Update)

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jordan Lawlar has been one of the most dominant hitters at Triple-A this season, but has yet to take the next step in the major leagues. Through his first 22 games in Arizona, the former first-round pick has tallied just four hits (all singles) while striking out 20 times. Should fantasy […]

When Is Andrew Painter Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 15 Update)

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitching prospect Andrew Painter has battled numerous injuries during his minor league career, but is quickly approaching his MLB debut. Painter recently earned the call to Triple-A and has been showcasing high strikeout upside at the level, suggesting his MLB debut could be right around the corner. Should fantasy managers continue to […]

Luis Gil Takes Next Step Toward 2025 Debut

New York Yankees right-hander Luis Gil (lat) has begun throwing live batting practice, with a minor-league rehab assignment scheduled for next week. The 2024 AL Rookie of the Year has been sidelined since March 24 with a high-grade right lat strain and is eyeing a return shortly after the All-Star break. Gil played a pivotal […]

Ryan Yarbrough’s Return Uncertain, Could Toss Soon

New York Yankees left-hander Ryan Yarbrough (oblique) has yet to resume throwing as he works his way back from the injured list. Out since June 20, there is still no clear timetable for his return. Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Saturday that Yarbrough is "getting over the hump" and could begin a throwing program soon. […]

Jeimer Candelario Signing with Yankees

The New York Yankees have signed free-agent first baseman Jeimer Candelario to a minor-league contract on Saturday. Candelario was cut by the Cincinnati Reds after slashing .113/.198/.213 across 91 plate appearances to begin the season. He missed time in April with a back injury, but was released by the Reds last Sunday. Candelario has put […]

Cam Schlittler to Make Yankees Debut During Upcoming Week

The New York Yankees plan to promote right-handed pitching prospect Cam Schlittler from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre during the upcoming week, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. Schlittler will start at home on either Tuesday or Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. The Yankees are in dire need of immediate rotation help with Ryan Yarbrough on […]

Clarke Schmidt Likely to Undergo Tommy John Surgery

Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt (elbow) has likely suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow and is expected to require Tommy John surgery, manager Aaron Boone announced. Unfortunately for Schmidt and the Yankees, this isn't a surprising outcome after he exited his start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday with forearm tightness. […]

Paul Goldschmidt, Giancarlo Stanton Out of Lineup Saturday

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt and designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton are not in the team's lineup against the New York Mets on Saturday. The right-handed duo will take a seat against Mets righty Frankie Montas. Cody Bellinger will shift from the outfield to first base, Jasson Dominguez will handle left, and Ben Rice […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 15)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 15 of the 2025 MLB season. The focus of this article is to highlight players who could be on the verge of a breakout, citing current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average and isolated power (ISO). You will also find […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Part 9

After a week away from the column, I am back, and, as promised, I am going to finish my mid-season review of starting pitchers. This time, however, we will be focusing on those who have taken a step back in one or more of the green flag statistics. Some of these pitchers could be buy-low […]

Jasson Dominguez Snaps 33-Game Home Run Drought

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez went deep for the first time since May 21 in a 6-5 loss to the New York Mets on Friday. Dominguez led the game off with a homer against right-hander Justin Hagenman and added a two-run round-tripper in the fifth off righty Austin Warren. He ended the afternoon 2-for-4 […]

Luke Weaver Physically Feels Good

New York Yankees relief pitcher Luke Weaver has struggled on the mound over the last few outings. The right-hander has given up two earned runs in each of his last three appearances. Weaver was hit around during their series against the Toronto Blue Jays. The problems continued on Friday when Weaver gave up a two-run […]

Cam Schlittler "in the Mix" to Join Yankees Rotation

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone called right-handed pitching prospect Cam Schlittler "an exciting pitcher" and said he has "certainly put himself in the mix" to join the team's starting rotation after right-hander Clarke Schmidt (forearm) landed on the 15-day injured list on Friday. Schlittler is the club's No. 10 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and […]

Clarke Schmidt Placed on Injured List

New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt (forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Friday. Schmidt was removed early during his start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday due to forearm tightness. The right-hander is scheduled to have an MRI on Friday, but the team won't wait until they get the results […]

Fantasy Baseball League Winners: Unlikely Aces Worth A Roster Spot? (Week 14)

Welcome back to Unlikely Aces, the regular feature where we take a magnifying glass to a group of surging starting pitchers. We have passed the halfway point in terms of games played for every MLB team, so it’s important to make sure we are maximizing our fantasy rosters. Streaming pitchers can be a powerful tool […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Byron Buxton, Cam Smith, Otto Lopez, Ranger Suarez, Chase Burns

With another two weeks of ball in the books since our last update, it's time for a refresh to our 2025 rest-of-season fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 mixed leagues) after injuries hit Chris Sale (ribs), Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow), Corbin Carroll (wrist), Luis Robert Jr. (hamstring), Jeremy Pena (ribs), Ivan Herrera (hamstring), Kerry […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 14

We've now reached the end of June and have officially entered the second half of the major league season. We've already seen plenty of exciting prospect promotions through the first three months of the season, and we should get plenty more over the summer months. There are still plenty of exciting prospects to stash right […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 14 (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another installment of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 14 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 Luis Robert Jr., Tyler […]

Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings: ROS Updates for Week 15 (2025) - Randy Arozarena, Bobby Witt, Kyle Stowers, Chandler Simpson, more

As we approach the MLB All-Star break in July, it's time for another rankings check-in. Below is the next edition of Nick Mariano's updated H2H points league fantasy baseball rankings and tiers heading into Week 15 of the 2025 season. Use these rankings to identify potential buy or sell candidates, and see which prospects are […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Chandler Simpson, Jac Caglianone, Otto Lopez, Emmet Sheehan, Colson Montgomery

Welcome back, RotoBallers, for more waiver wire advice! We are at the home stretch of the first half of the MLB regular season, with the All-Star break just two weeks away. There is still plenty of baseball left, and waiver wire pickups who can instantly upgrade your fantasy teams. At RotoBaller HQ, we are here […]

Clarke Schmidt to Undergo MRI on Friday

New York Yankees starter Clarke Schmidt (forearm) will undergo an MRI on his right forearm on Friday, manager Aaron Boone told reporters. The injury forced Schmidt to leave the team's 8-5 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday after throwing three innings of three-run ball. Boone acknowledged that a trip to the 15-day injured […]

Clarke Schmidt Leaves Start with Forearm Tightness

New York Yankees starter Clarke Schmidt (forearm) exited Thursday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays with right-forearm tightness, Meredith Marakovits of the YES Network reports. Schmidt struggled over three innings, allowing three earned runs on four hits and two walks, before departing. The Yankees brought in right-hander Clayton Beeter as his replacement. Forearm injuries are […]