Zack Gelof Expected To Be Activated This Weekend

Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof (hand, ribs) played nine innings on Wednesday night for Triple-A Las Vegas, and as long as there were no issues, he should be ready to join the A's at some point this weekend against the Giants in Sacramento. Gelof has yet to play a game in the majors this season […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Week 14 (2025)

Welcome to July, which means we're officially past the halfway mark of our fantasy season. Some may feel like it's only been a month, while others would swear they've lived multiple lives since April. Whatever you're feeling, the latest of the FSWA-award-winning Best Baseball Series will help you keep your cool this summer with my […]

3 Impressive Fantasy Baseball Breakout Pitchers - Chad Patrick, Ryne Nelson, Landen Roupp

It's not surprising to see several pitchers starting to break out. In last week's edition, we highlighted Jacob Lopez, Brandon Walter, and Matthew Liberatore a part of our weekly series looking at which pitchers are for real. If you are interested in reading more about those pitchers, be sure to check out last week's article.  […]

Miguel Andujar Expected to Begin Rehab Assignment on Thursday

Athletics infielder/outfielder Miguel Andujar (oblique) joined Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday and is expected to start his minor-league rehab assignment on Thursday as the designated hitter. If Andujar avoids any setbacks on his rehab assignment with the Aviators, it's possible he'll be able to return as early as this weekend for a series against the […]

Luis Urias Injures Hamstring on Wednesday

Athletics infielder Luis Urias (hamstring) left Wednesday's loss to the Tampa Bay Rays early with right-hamstring soreness, according to the team. Before leaving the contest early, Urias went 0-for-2 at the plate and was replaced at second base by Max Schuemann, who slid over from shortstop. Max Muncy shifted from third base to the 6, […]

Jacob Wilson Out of Lineup Again on Wednesday

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (hamstring) will miss his second consecutive game on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays as he battles hamstring soreness. Max Schuemann will take his place at short and bat ninth. Wilson has not yet been placed on the injured list, so the team hopes he can return on Friday when the […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Bubba Chandler, Samuel Basallo, Nolan McLean

Every season, fantasy managers see young pitching prospects take the league by storm. Last season, Paul Skenes immediately emerged as a high-end pitcher after making his debut. This season, both Jacob Misiorowski and Chase Burns have flashed elite upside. On the hitting side this season, we have seen Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz emerge as […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Quinn Mathews, Hunter Barco, Logan Henderson

Through the opening months of the season, fantasy managers have seen several pitching prospects make an immediate impact in the major leagues. Jacob Misiorowski of Milwaukee and Kansas City's Noah Cameron are just a few of the budding arms in the game. In this piece, we will examine three top pitching prospects currently at Triple-A […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Joe Boyle, Jordan Lawlar, Justin Crawford

Stashing the right prospect can save your fantasy baseball season. Last season, fantasy managers saw several high-end prospects make an immediate impact in the major leagues, such as Washington's James Wood and Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes. This season, Nick Kurtz and Jacob Misiorowski are just a few of the names who have become must-start players. In […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Wednesday 7/2/2025)

It was a rainy Tuesday, so two of our five bets were washed out, but the other three NRFIs all hit for a perfect 3-0 record on the night. I'll take it! We can run it back in those two spots again today, too. This is the first ever six-NRFI article, but that has to […]

Mason Miller Earns Second Consecutive Save Tuesday

Athletics closer Mason Miller escaped with his 17th save of the season in Tuesday's 4-3 extra-inning win over the Rays. Miller came in to pitch the bottom of the 10th inning with no outs and an automatic runner on second. He got the first two outs on a strikeout and a fly-out. He then intentionally […]

Jacob Wilson Scratched With Hamstring Soreness

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (hamstring) has been scratched from Tuesday's starting lineup against the hosting Tampa Bay Rays due to right-hamstring soreness, according to MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. Manager Mark Kotsay said that Wilson woke up feeling sore in the morning and could also get the series finale in Tampa off before a scheduled day off […]

Tyler Soderstrom on the Bench on Tuesday

Athletics first baseman/outfielder Tyler Soderstrom is out of the team's starting lineup on Tuesday versus the hosting Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. With Soderstrom getting a day off, rookie outfielder Colby Thomas will make his first major-league start in left field and batting eighth against Rays right-hander Shane Baz. This will be […]

Zack Gelof to Play Back-to-Back Full Rehab Games

Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof (ribs) is expected to play back-to-back full nine-inning games for Triple-A Las Vegas this week and could be activated from the 60-day injured list to make his 2025 season debut soon after that, according to MLB.com. If Gelof avoids a setback, there's a good chance he'll be available for the […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 14 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success In 2025?

As we enter the start of July, our rotisserie standings are starting to take shape. With many top pitchers hitting the injured list during the first half, fantasy managers may find themselves at the bottom in many pitching categories. In this piece, we will analyze five starting pitchers who are available in more than half […]

Buy Low, Sell High Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice for Week 14 (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly buy/sell article highlighting the best players to trade for and trade away. Every week up until your fantasy trade deadline, we will go through five players you should be buying and selling. With most fantasy leagues at the midway point of the regular season, it's time to be aggressive in […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Closer Handcuffs and Waiver Wire Pickups Worth Stashing for Week 14 (2025)

We are now one month away from the Major League Baseball trade deadline, which should once again have huge implications for fantasy baseball. The closer and bullpen market is always robust during this month, as contending teams are looking for help with new arms and are willing to trade prospects or other players to get […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14 (2025)

We've got another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series for Week 14 as we continue the 2025 season into the summer months. Today's article examines injured players, including Luis Gil, Gabriel Moreno, and Masataka Yoshida, among others. With the 2025 fantasy baseball season starting to enter the dog days of summer, […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Tuesday 7/1/2025)

Monday night's picks finished 3-2 when the dust settled, and the game with the shortest odds (Boston-Cincy) was the biggest bust of the evening as rookie Chase Burns got torched for seven runs in the first frame. We may have been just one swing away from a 4-1 night, as the Athletics plated three runs […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Moises Ballesteros, Kristian Campbell, Colby Thomas

Stashing the right prospect at the right time can give your fantasy team a much-needed boost, especially during the second half of the regular season. Through the opening months of the campaign, we have seen several prospects make an immediate impact in the major league. In this piece, we will look at two prospects who […]

Week 14 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Cam Smith, Chandler Simpson, Quinn Priester, Caleb Durbin, Jacob Lopez, Emmet Sheehan

July is officially here next week. We are three months into the MLB regular season, and there is still plenty of time to improve your rosters for the second half. Temperatures continue to rise, and home run totals are soaring with the hot weather. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with another updated waiver wire […]

Shea Langeliers Hits Three-Run Homer In Return From Injured List Monday

Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers (oblique) wasted no time in getting back to contributing offensively in Monday's 6-4 win over the Rays. Langeliers, who returned from the 10-day injured list after dealing with a strained left oblique, went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run. The 27-year-old got things going right away, lining a first-inning Drew Rasmussen […]

Mason Miller Notches 16th Save Of Season Monday

Athletics closer Mason Miller picked up his 16th save of the season in Monday's 6-4 win over the Rays. Miller came in to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by two. He got the first out on a strikeout, allowed a single, and ended the game by inducing a groundball double play. The […]

Carlos Cortes Named Pacific Coast League Player of the Week

Athletics outfield prospect Carlos Cortes was named Pacific Coast League (PCL) Player of the Week after going 14-for-23 (.609) last week, including three doubles and four home runs, as well as 13 RBI, seven runs scored, and a 3:4 BB:K for Triple-A Las Vegas. The 28-year-old has yet to make a major league debut; however, this […]

JJ Bleday Going Back to the Minors

The Athletics announced on Monday that they optioned JJ Bleday to Triple-A Las Vegas and recalled outfield prospect Colby Thomas from Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Bleday is hitting just .191/.288/.358 on the season with a .645 OPS, eight home runs, 22 RBI, 30 runs, one stolen base and a 57:28 K:BB in 62 […]

Colby Thomas Called Up From Triple-A

The Athletics announced on Monday that they selected the contract of outfielder prospect Colby Thomas from Triple-A Las Vegas. Thomas, the team's No. 2 prospect per MLB Pipeline, gets the call to the big leagues for the first time after hitting .297 (92-for-310) with 17 home runs, 21 doubles, two triples, 70 RBI, 63 runs […]

A's Reinstate Shea Langeliers From Injured List

The Athletics announced on Monday that they reinstated catcher Shea Langeliers (oblique) from the 10-day injured list and optioned catcher Willie MacIver to Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Langeliers will return as the team's starting backstop after missing over three weeks with a strained left oblique. The 27-year-old right-handed-hitting catcher went 8-for-13 with […]

Top-5 MLB Pitching Prospects To Stash For Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues - Week 14 (2025)

Welcome back to our top starting pitcher fantasy baseball prospects to stash for Week 14 of the 2025 MLB season. This week, we saw Chase Burns not only make his MLB debut but also perform at an elite level. I hope you stashed him! In this piece, we will check in on some of our […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Nick Kurtz, Jacob Lopez, Paul Goldschmidt, Jameson Taillon, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 14 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at players like Nick Kurtz, Jacob Lopez, Paul Goldschmidt, and Jameson Taillon. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller […]

1st Half Fantasy Baseball All-Stars: Will They Keep It Up? Infielders Edition (Part 1)

It's hard to believe the first half of the Major League Baseball season is in the books, but we're now in the second half of the season with the All-Star break approaching quickly. It's been an exciting first three months of baseball, with plenty of players breaking out and/or exceeding expectations so far compared to […]