Logan Davidson Heading Back to the Minors

The Athletics announced on Monday that they optioned infield prospect Logan Davidson and catcher Jhonny Pereda back to Triple-A Las Vegas and reinstated first baseman Nick Kurtz (hip) from the 10-day injured list and added catcher Austin Wynns to the active roster. Davidson, who is ranked as the team's No. 30 prospect on MLB Pipeline, […]

Nick Kurtz Activated, Playing on Monday

Athletics rookie first baseman Nick Kurtz (hip) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday. Kurtz is back in the mix after being sidelined since late May due to a hip flexor strain. The rookie first baseman needed only one rehab appearance before rejoining the A's roster. He'll serve as the designated hitter and […]

When Will Giancarlo Stanton, Nick Kurtz, Jordan Westburg Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Heading into Week 11 of the fantasy baseball season, managers have lost a slew of notable contributors to the injury list. Those issues have forced managers to scour the waiver wire for replacements. In this piece, we'll take a look at the latest injury updates centering on New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (elbow), […]

When Is Roman Anthony Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 11 Update)

Fantasy managers have been waiting weeks for the Boston Red Sox's top prospect, Roman Anthony, to be called up. He has shown his potential down in Triple-A all season, and there isn't anything left for him to prove in the minors. Anthony is slashing .288/.423/.491 with 10 home runs, 29 RBI, and three stolen bases […]

Eric Cross' Top 100 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (June 2025)

We're officially over a third of the way through the minor league season for full-season levels. On top of that, we have the Complex Level and Dominican Summer League in full swing, and the MLB draft is just over a month away. These MLB prospect rankings are geared toward standard 5x5 fantasy baseball leagues (AVG) […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/9/2025)

We've a smaller slate of MLB action on Monday, which means we've got fewer spots to choose from for home run player prop bets today, but there are still some intriguing matchups. Today's hitters include Matt Olson, Corbin Carroll, Zach Neto, Willson Contreras, and Trevor Story. Each of these players is either swinging a hot […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/9/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Major League Baseball gets back to work this Monday with an excellent nine-game main slate on both DraftKings and FanDuel. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Each of the nine games is the first game of a new series to start the week, with some great matchups, including an in-state […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Monday 6/9/2025)

Monday's eight-game slate brings us another opportunity to find some scoreless first frames and try to cash more NRFI bets. It's a smaller slate and therefore a bit more challenging to find at least four NRFI targets, but I've got my top spots lined up and ready to go. The best part about today's bets […]

Week 11 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Ronny Mauricio, Roman Anthony, Jacob Misiorowski

The MLB season continues to heat up as we are starting to see some of the top prospects get called up to the show. Plenty of opportunities exist this week for fantasy managers to add a top prospect, replace an injured player, or even a player on a hot streak. At RotoBaller HQ, we provide […]

Denzel Clarke Returning on Sunday

Athletics outfielder Denzel Clarke (shoulder) will make his way back into the starting lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Clarke sat out of Saturday's contest after suffering a shoulder contusion on Friday. It's a bit surprising to see Clarke back after only one game, but that's good news for the A's. Clarke […]

Roman Anthony - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Do the Red Sox hate Roman Anthony? I'm sure they love their prized top prospect, but there are fewer and fewer logical reasons for Anthony to still be in Triple-A. Roman Anthony with a CLUTCH moonshot: 428 ft 110.5 mph MLB's No. 1 prospect (@RedSox) drills […]

Brady House - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-team leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Brady House has kind of quietly been raking so far this season in Rochester. He has 12 HRs while improving his plate skills from last season. House is coming off a pretty disappointing season, so his prospect shine wore off quite a bit going into this […]

Kyle Teel - Prospects Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Breakouts (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-team leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Chicago White Sox catching prospect Kyle Teel was promoted before their contest against the Kansas City Royals on Friday evening. Teel is considered one of the top catching prospects in the sport. On MLB.com, he is viewed as the No. 2-ranked prospect in the […]

Mick Abel - Prospects Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Breakouts (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 40% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Phillies' right-hander Mick Abel burst onto the scene in his MLB debut on May 18, with six shutout innings and nine punchouts against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Abel stepped in for Aaron Nola (ankle) and left the Phillies with the impression of "I belong here". Well, […]

Jac Caglianone - Prospects Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Breakouts (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 60% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Jac Caglianone finally made his MLB debut on June 3 at Busch Stadium against the Cardinals.  The Royals' top prospect has been called up at a critical time for Kansas City, as they need more offensive production to support their excellent pitching staff. Out […]

Nick Kurtz - Prospects Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Breakouts (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Nick Kurtz made an extremely fast climb through the minor leagues to reach the majors in less than a calendar year from being drafted. The 22-year-old lefty is a power-first, slugging first baseman who brings plenty of power but also a high strikeout […]

Justin Crawford - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Hug watch in Lehigh Valley? Justin Crawford was just pulled from Thursday's game after going 3-for-3. Justin Crawford was just pulled from the game in Triple A 👀👀👀 He was 3-3 tn to get his average up to .349 Could be nothing or could be […]

When Is Bubba Chandler Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 11 Update)

Pittsburgh Pirates' top pitching prospect, Bubba Chandler, has looked quite comfortable since making his Triple-A debut last season. The right-hander has continued to impress and has proven he is ready to get the call to the big leagues. Given his elite production, fantasy managers should expect the right-hander to not only reach the majors in […]

Matt Shaw - Prospects Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Breakouts (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The top prospect in the Chicago Cubs' system, Matt Shaw, should be viewed as a must-add target this weekend.. Shaw was a popular late-round sleeper pick during draft season but saw his roster share plummet after he was optioned to Triple-A following his […]

Bubba Chandler - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler is nearing his MLB debut and is worth stashing in all formats going forward. In his most recent start with Triple-A Indianapolis, Chandler took a slight step back as he logged just two innings of work. In this outing, […]

Bryce Eldridge - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-team leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: So you missed out on Nick Kurtz? So you missed out on Jac Caglianone? If you're still in the market for a power-hitting first base prospect to stash, Bryce Eldridge might be your man. While Eldridge is a slightly worse prospect than the two big college sluggers, […]

Ryan Ritter - Prospects Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Breakouts (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-team leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Prior to their contest on Friday, the Colorado Rockies promoted infield prospect Ryan Ritter to the major leagues. In a corresponding move, the Rockies placed Ezequiel Tovar (oblique) on the 10-day injured list. On Friday, Ritter was given the starting nod at shortstop and […]

Colby Thomas - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 11)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Before the season, one of my bold predictions was that the A's would make the playoffs. Unfortunately, that prediction is aging like milk, as the A's have lost 19 of their last 21 games and are in desperate need of a spark. The A's pitching […]

Nick Mariano's Week 11 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. When DuBose Heyward originally wrote the lyrics, "Summertime, and the livin's easy," he clearly wasn't grinding fantasy baseball waivers. We're not here to coast on cruise control, as there are too many landmines and intriguing low-rostered players to sift through. You can still get […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 11)

With the weather heating up, so are the standings in fantasy leagues. We now have over two months of data to work with, so at this point, you should have a good idea of where you need to improve your team. There are three ways to improve your teams: via trade, via the waiver wire, […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11 (June 9 - June 15)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 11 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of June 9 - June 15, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 11 (June 9 - June 15)

Welcome, everyone, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 11 of the 2025 season (June 9 - June 15). In this weekly piece, we search for starting pitchers rostered in less than 50 percent of Yahoo! leagues. For deeper leagues, we try to find pitchers rostered in less than 30 percent […]

2 Start Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts for Week 11 (2025)

Hey, RotoBallers! Welcome to another two-start pitchers - fantasy baseball waiver wire streamers and starts article for Week 11 of 2025, from June 9 to June 15. Several mid-rotation arms are in the mix this week, giving us a good pool of pitchers to work with. Each week of the 2025 fantasy baseball season, this fantasy baseball […]

Points League Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11 (June 9 - June 15)

Happy June, RotoBallers! As summer kicks off, I wanted to thank all of you who have tuned in to this weekly column. It's been an honor to write for you all, and I hope I've been able to help you improve your pitching staff throughout the first 10 weeks of the season. As we look […]

Nick Kurtz Homers in Rehab Game on Saturday

Athletics first base prospect Nick Kurtz (hip) went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, two runs scored and a walk as Low-A Stockton's leadoff hitter in his minor-league rehab game on Saturday. It was Kurt's first rehab game since landing on the 10-day injured list on May 25 with a strained left hip flexor, […]