Fantasy Baseball All-Surprise Team - Kevin's Top Breakout Players (2025)

The 2025 fantasy baseball season is in the books, so it's time to look back on some of the biggest surprise stars and performances. These aren't just the players who provided the greatest value surplus compared to their draft cost. These are the players that, as I was looking back on their season, really made […]

Brett Harris Undergoes Thumb Surgery, Expected to be Ready for Spring Training

Oakland Athletics third baseman Brett Harris (thumb) underwent successful surgery on his left thumb on Tuesday. If his recovery stays on track, the 27-year-old is expected to be ready for spring training and compete for the starting third base job on the rebuilding club. Harris showed promise during a limited 2025 campaign, slashing .274/.349/.342 over […]

2025 Fantasy Baseball Awards: RotoBaller Staff Picks

Allow me to welcome you to the official 2025 Fantasy Baseball Awards Show, presented by RotoBaller. These awards came together as the fantasy season finally settled into the history books, and we can all take a deep breath. We now gather to celebrate the good, the ugly, and all of the tilt in between. I, […]

Lawrence Butler Undergoes Knee Surgery on Friday

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler (knee) had successful surgery on his right patellar tendon on Friday, according to the team. Dr. Mike Banffy performed a partial tendon repair and debridement of chronic scar tissue in Butler's knee. Additionally, Butler also received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his left patellar tendon to address chronic tendonitis. He will […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (10/2/2025)

We have three games this Thursday in MLB to close out our Wild Card round. What better day for a playoff home run article than "Elimination Day?" With the playoffs advancing, home runs are going to become rarer. I am going to give you my favorite home run from each playoff game today. I would […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (10/1/2025)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! What a thrilling first day of the MLB playoffs! We are officially into October Baseball, and it's time we continue with some more banger home run props! The Dodgers game was filled with homers, and I expect that to happen once again. Let's dive into another day of postseason ball! I will […]

Nick Kurtz Goes Yard Twice on Thursday

Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz continued his phenomenal rookie campaign in an 11-5 loss to the Houston Astros on Thursday. Kurtz went deep twice, giving him 35 home runs on the year, to highlight a 3-for-5, three-RBI day. While Kurtz has only collected 17 hits in 75 September at-bats (good for a .227 average), he […]

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

The season might be winding down, but it's time to sneak in one final in-season dynasty rankings update before the regular season comes to a close. The 2025 season has been exciting with plenty of rankings movement, and that remains the case here in the season's final month. This will be the last Top 200 […]

Eric Cross' Top 125 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (September 2025)

We're nearing the end of both the minor league and Major League seasons, but there's always time for one last in-season prospect rankings update. We have plenty of notable movers this month, both positively and negatively, and some exciting names in the low minors are really starting to ascend up rankings. These MLB prospect rankings […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (9/24/2025)

The MLB regular season is winding down, but our quest for finding home runs nightly continues on! Here at RotoBaller, we're going to keep hunting for dingers through the end of the season, and we just might keep it going through the playoffs - why not? I have four home run props I am excited […]

10 Non-Debuted Prospects Who Will Make A Fantasy Baseball Impact In 2026

We're wrapping up the fantasy baseball season, which means it's the perfect time to start looking forward to next season. One of the best ways to get an advantage in your league is by hitting on a big-time prospect. I wouldn't advise anyone to invest in too many prospects, but if you hit on one […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (9/23/2025)

We have 15 games this Tuesday in MLB. What better day for a home run article than "Dinger Tuesday?" With the NFL season full steam ahead, we finally have a break in the games. We have some favorable home run bets to discuss on this massive MLB slate. We will be looking to attack some […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Starts From Bubba Chandler, Luis Morales, Kyle Hendricks

Welcome back to the "Are You For Real?" series as we dive into Week 26 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 […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (9/23/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have just six games left in the regular season. So many playoff spots to clinch left as well. Only one team has clinched in the AL, and five teams have clinched in the NL. We have 11 games on this slate, and all but two of them have playoff implications of […]

Leodalis De Vries Stays Hot, Hits Two Home Runs on Sunday

Athletics shortstop prospect Leodalis De Vries went 2-for-3 with a walk, two home runs, three RBI, and three runs scored for Double-A Midland on Sunday. The performance gave the RockHounds a 1-0 lead over the Springfield Cardinals in the best-of-three series for the Texas League Championship. The Athletics' top-ranked prospect went 18-for-47 (.383) with five […]

2 Start Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 26 (2025)

Hello, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another Two-Start Pitchers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts article for Week 26 of 2025, from September 22 to September 28. We're in the homestretch, and the right two-start pitcher could take you to a championship win. Every week of the 2025 fantasy baseball season, this fantasy baseball […]

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 […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 26)

Welcome to my final waiver wire article of the season here on RotoBaller. I've enjoyed writing this article each Saturday this season, and hopefully, this article has been beneficial to you and your fantasy teams over the last six months. If you're still reading this here in late-September, it probably means you're still in contention […]

Nick Mariano's Week 26 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Take a moment to catch your breath, and then let's gear up for that last push for home plate. Some of you are grinding head-to-head matchups where specific category needs will become apparent, while others are simultaneously attacking and defending rotisserie categories. Let's get […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 26)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 26 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. As we're into […]

Week 26 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Giancarlo Stanton, Daylen Lile, Ian Seymour, Sal Stewart, Trey Yesavage

The final week of the MLB season has finally arrived! With fantasy baseball ending this week, it's the last chance to make any waiver wire moves to help secure those fantasy baseball championships. At RotoBaller HQ, we updated our top 100 hitter and pitcher list for Week 26 of the MLB season -- September 22nd […]

Mitch Spence to Start on Sunday

Athletics right-hander Mitch Spence will start on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Lefty Jeffrey Springs had been scheduled to toe the rubber, but Spence will get the ball after throwing 3 2/3 scoreless innings out of the bullpen and earning a win over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. […]

Sean Newcomb Placed on 15-Day Injured List

The Athletics announced that they have placed left-hander Sean Newcomb (elbow) on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation and recalled righty Scott McGough from Triple-A Las Vegas. Newcomb's season will end early, but he was an excellent buy-low pickup for the Athletics after they acquired him from the Boston Red Sox for cash considerations […]

Max Muncy Activated From 10-Day Injured List

The Athletics have activated infielder Max Muncy (hand) from the 10-day injured list and placed second baseman Zack Gelof (shoulder) on the 10-day IL with a dislocated left shoulder. Muncy is returning after missing two months with a fractured right hand. Before landing on the shelf on July 22, the 23-year-old rookie hit .215/.258/.385 with […]

Nick Mariano's Week 25 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Baseball's home stretch is upon us! The third base coach is waving us around as we make a mad dash for the championship trophies, but we're not there yet. Some of you need power, others need speed, starts, saves, and so on! You've done […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 25 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success In 2025?

Streaming pitchers becomes increasingly important in the final weeks of the fantasy season, especially for managers trying to squeeze out every possible edge in ERA, WHIP, and wins. With playoff matchups and championship runs on the line, finding the right arms in favorable situations can make the difference between advancing or heading home early. This […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 25 (September 15 - September 21)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 25 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of September 15 - September 21, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

Zack Gelof Dislocates Shoulder, Done for Season

Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof (shoulder) dislocated his left shoulder in a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday and will miss the rest of the season, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Gelof suffered the injury on a diving play in the bottom of the fifth inning and exited the game immediately. This […]

Zack Gelof Exits Early on Friday

Athletics infielder Zack Gelof (shoulder) was forced to make an early exit from Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Gelof suffered a left shoulder injury while making a diving play during the fifth inning. The A's decided to take the cautious approach and immediately remove him from the contest. He figures to undergo additional imaging […]

Shea Langeliers Resting on Thursday

Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers is not in the lineup against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. Willie MacIver will take over behind the plate and hit ninth in a meeting with right-hander Brayan Bello. Langeliers is getting a breather after starting eight straight games. The 27-year-old slugger has hit a solid .280/.379/.420 in 12 contests […]