2 Start Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 16 (2025)

Hi, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another Two-Start Pitchers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts article for Week 16 of 2025, from July 14 to July 20. The All-Star break becomes an extension to the week before or after in many leagues, giving you the rare chance to even stream a three-start pitcher. Every […]

Brent Rooker Homers, Drives in Three

Athletics designated hitter/outfielder Brent Rooker went two-for-two with a walk, home run, and three RBI in his team's 4-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday. The 30-year-old has been excellent this season, slashing .278/.352/.505 with 20 homers, 54 RBI, and 60 runs in 422 plate appearances. Rooker's 22% strikeout rate is over 6% […]

Mason Miller Notches 18th Save

Athletics closer Mason Miller picked up his 18th save of the season on Saturday in his team's 4-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Miller pitched a scoreless ninth inning, striking out two and allowing a walk. The 26-year-old right-hander has allowed just one earned run in his last 10 1/3 innings pitched, converting five […]

Jacob Wilson Back in Action for Athletics on Saturday

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (hand) returns to the lineup Saturday, batting second against the Toronto Blue Jays. Wilson had been sidelined since Tuesday's 10-1 win over the Braves after taking a pitch off his left hand. The Rookie of the Year candidate missed three games but brings his steady presence back to the top of […]

Ken Waldichuk will Need Additional Rehab Starts

Athletics left-handed pitcher Ken Waldichuk (elbow) will need to make a few more rehab starts before the team considers bringing him back to the major leagues. Already with six innings pitched while with Triple-A Las Vegas, the 27-year-old struggled in his last outing. He surrendered five earned runs on two hits and three walks across […]

When Is Bubba Chandler Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 16 Update)

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler has been one of the most productive pitchers at Triple-A this season. The budding ace has been making a strong case to reach the major leagues. With the second half of the campaign just a week away, Chandler could get the call to the Steel City in the […]

When Is Logan Henderson Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 16 Update)

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitching prospect Logan Henderson made his MLB debut earlier this season and looked quite impressive during his first stint. However, the Brewers opted to send the right-hander back to Triple-A to continue his development. Should fantasy managers continue to stash Henderson on their bench? When should fantasy managers expect him to get […]

When Is Andrew Painter Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 16 Update)

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitching prospect Andrew Painter is considered one of the top prospects in the sport. The right-hander made his Triple-A debut earlier this season and is quickly approaching his MLB debut. Despite missing the entire 2023 and 2024 seasons due to Tommy John, Painter has begun to find his footing and is nearing […]

Impact MLB Rookies: Which Major Fantasy Baseball Prospect Call-Ups Are Left?

Through the first half of the season, fantasy baseball managers have seen many top prospects get the call and make an immediate impact. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz and Milwaukee right-handed pitcher Jacob Misiorowski are among the names that have emerged as must-start players. However, there are still several players waiting in the wings who […]

The Top First-Half Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Gems for 2025

Every season, some players go undrafted in fantasy drafts and then emerge as waiver wire gems throughout the season. It happened last year with players like Reynaldo Lopez, Brent Rooker, Ranger Suarez, Paul Skenes, and Jordan Westburg. All five of those players went outside the top 250 in drafts and carried fantasy managers to championships.  […]

Second Half Breakouts for Fantasy Baseball - Thunder Dan Palyo's "My Guys"

If you correctly predicted the breakouts of Pete Crow-Armstrong, James Wood, or Junior Caminero, then you have to be feeling good about the first half of baseball that they put together. But what about some of the other players who have not lived up to their expectations? One thing that will lose you a league […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 16 - Redraft Leagues (2025)

I was ready to say this was a quiet week for hitter call-ups. However, the Astros made a little noise by calling up Brice Matthews on Thursday evening. There are still several good prospects on the precipice of the majors ready to make a fantasy impact. Let's look at a few top prospects to stash […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/12/2025)

All 30 teams in Major League Baseball are on Saturday's schedule, with 15 games spread throughout the afternoon and evening. Most of the action is in the afternoon, with 11 games on the board before four more under the lights close out the day of action. Saturday sets up to be another fun day of […]

Willie MacIver Goes Deep Twice on Friday

Athletics catching prospect Willie MacIver went 3-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI during their contest against Triple-A El Paso on Friday evening. Since the start of the month, MacIver has tallied at least one hit in all but one contest. He has posted a strong .320/.357/.680 slash line with three long balls and […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Part 10

With the All-Star break looming in a few days, and the fact that I am running out of pitchers to break down (I suppose I should have limited myself to three per article), I will conduct another week of statistical analysis instead of individual pitcher breakdowns. Throughout this season, I have been developing my own […]

Jacob Wilson Remains Absent From A's Lineup

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (hand) will miss a third straight game for Friday's series opener against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays in Sacramento. With Wilson still nursing a left-hand injury, Max Muncy will shift to shortstop and will bat seventh against Blue Jays right-hander Max Scherzer. Wilson is being considered day-to-day, so there's hope he […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Colson Montgomery, Joe Boyle, Cam Schlittler, Chase DeLauter, Noelvi Marte

The MLB All-Star break is next week. Baseball fans get to enjoy the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game, but the fantasy baseball grind doesn't stop. At RotoBaller HQ, there are no breaks, and we continue to provide fantasy baseball content to help win your leagues. Today, we are back with another edition of our […]

Saves+Holds Fantasy Baseball Rankings (SV+HLD) for Relief Pitchers - July Updates (2025)

What's up, midseason crew? With the All-Star break fast approaching and the trade deadline on the horizon, it's high time we update our Top 150 Saves+Holds fantasy baseball rankings for relief pitchers. We'll try to stay zoomed in on recent events, with a focus on the last 30 days (L30), to identify some key trends. […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/11/25)

It's the final weekend before the All-Star break, and ALL 15 TEAMS are playing tonight on the main slate! This night is full of top starting pitchers, stackable offenses, and narratives galore, so let's hop right in. The RotoBaller chat on Discord is already humming, so come join our awesome community. A few notes of […]

Luis Morales Moving to Bullpen at Triple-A Las Vegas

Athletics right-handed pitching prospect Luis Morales has recently transitioned into a bullpen role at Triple-A Las Vegas. After posting a 5.90 ERA over six starts following his late-May promotion, the A's have shifted Morales into a multi-inning relief role over his last four outings. The early results have been encouraging. Morales has allowed just two […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/11/2025)

On this final Friday before the All-Star break, Major League Baseball has all 30 teams on the schedule under the lights, starting at 7:05 p.m. ET or later. The White Sox and Guardians have a doubleheader on tap after a washout on Thursday, providing baseball fans an over-stuffed slate of 16 games in play. Some […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Jack Perkins, Tristin English, Ryan Johnson

Stashing the right prospect can boost your fantasy team's production, especially in the second half of the campaign. Last season, many high-impact prospects were viewed as must-start options, such as Paul Skenes and James Wood. In this piece, we will examine two prospects who have recently earned the call and one who was given a […]

Fantasy Baseball Closer Depth Charts - MLB Bullpens and Saves

Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies, and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important […]

Jacob Wilson Missing Second Straight Game

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (hand) remains out of the starting lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Wilson suffered a left hand contusion when he was hit by a pitch during Tuesday's game. Now, Wilson will miss his second straight game on Thursday due to the issue. It doesn't look like the A's […]

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

We're officially done with the first half of the season. Per usual, we've seen plenty of risers and fallers in both dynasty and prospect rankings. And with us in the middle of the season, it's a great time to go position by position, and take a look at updated dynasty and prospect rankings for each […]

Second Half Breakouts for Fantasy Baseball - Joey Pollizze's "My Guys"

The first half of the season saw many players break out. Kris Bubic has been one of the most surprising pitchers through the first few months, Jacob Wilson ranks second in all of baseball with a .337 batting average, and James Wood is putting together an all-around breakout campaign. All three of these players have […]

MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 15)

Summer is racing by us, and with that, major league teams are starting to promote prospects to their rosters. The following are a few players who should generate interest among fantasy baseball players.  Some look like they will get full-blown chances, while others will eke out scant playing time and a few at-bats to try […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results - Part 8

Welcome to the eighth installment of our Fantasy Baseball Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs article. We continue to trust the expected statistics, and they continue to provide us with the answers to who's real and who isn't. Enjoying the run that Kyle Stowers is on? We told you a month ago he'd stay on track, […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/10/25)

Thursdays are often travel days or off days for Major League Baseball teams, but with the All-Star break just around the corner, this Thursday still has a pretty full schedule. After a couple of afternoon games and a couple of games around 5:00 p.m. ET, the main slate of daily fantasy action starts at 7:05 […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/10/2025)

We have 11 games this Thursday in MLB. We have some elite hitting conditions on the West Coast tonight, as well as some favorable matchups. There are plenty of pitchers going today who have struggled with the long ball. Although it's a small slate, we have plenty of options to attack home runs with on […]