Zack Gelof Recalled on Monday, Luis Urias DFA'd

Athletics infielder Zack Gelof was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday. Gelof has spent most of the season injured, but appears to be finally healthy. He has been hitting well in the minors and is deserving of another shot at the big league level. Gelof struggled with a .211/.270./362 slash line with 188 strikeouts […]

Osvaldo Bido Expected to Join A's Rotation

With Athletics rookie left-hander Jacob Lopez (forearm) suffering from left-forearm tightness in his last start and fellow rookie Jack Perkins (shoulder) going on the 15-day injured list with a right-shoulder strain, right-hander Osvaldo Bido is expected to join the team's starting rotation. If Lopez requires a stint on the IL as well, lefty Joey Estes […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/25/25)

It's a 10-game slate tonight with a fun combination of big arms and hot bats in good spots. Yes, there are plenty of good pitchers on this slate, but also some great hitting conditions in several parks that really demand our attention, too. This should be a great GPP slate as I don't really see […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/25/2025)

It's a beautiful day for baseball, and for the first time in several months, I am going to offer up six home run props for your consideration tonight! To be honest, I had to narrow my list down to eight that I was strongly considering. I really like all these spots tonight, and I dug […]

Grant Holman Close to Throwing

The Athletics' right-handed reliever Grant Holman (finger/shoulder) has started gripping drills and is building toward a throwing progression, MLB.com reported. Holman has been on the injured list since June 19 (retroactive to June 16), and though he's no longer shut down from activity, he remains without a clear timeline for a return. Holman was first […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Samuel Basallo, Sal Stewart, J.J. Wetherholt

Throughout the first half of the fantasy baseball season, fantasy managers have seen several high-end prospects earn the call to the big leagues and make an immediate impact. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz has made the highest impact and has established himself as one of the best at his position. In this piece, we will […]

Jacob Lopez Experiencing Forearm Tightness

Athletics starting pitcher Jacob Lopez (forearm) got lit up for nine runs in two innings in Sunday's 11-4 loss to the Mariners, and it was later revealed that he was dealing with left forearm tightness, reports Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. The issue apparently dates back to his previous start on Tuesday, where he also experienced […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 22 (2025)

We've got another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series for Week 22 as we continue the plunge into the dog days of summer. Today's article examines injured players, including Shane Bieber, Chase Burns, and Hyeseong Kim, among others. With the 2025 fantasy baseball season starting to enter the dog days of […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 21)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 21 of the 2025 MLB season. We are in the thick of it now, and seasons can be won or lost with our waiver wire additions. As we prepare our teams for the stretch run to the playoffs, what do […]

When Is Bubba Chandler Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 22 Update)

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler has been a popular prospect to stash throughout the entire 2025 regular season, as he has been on the verge of a promotion. This past week, Chandler was finally given the call and made his long-awaited MLB debut. Should fantasy managers add Chandler to their fantasy team? Let's […]

When Is J.J. Wetherholt Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 22 Update)

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop prospect J.J. Wetherholt has been one of the most productive hitters in the entire minor leagues. The top prospect in St. Louis was recently bumped up to Triple-A and is making a strong case to reach the majors before the end of the campaign. Should fantasy managers continue to stash Wetherholt? […]

Fantasy Baseball League Winners: Unlikely Aces Worth A Roster Spot? (Week 21)

Welcome back to our weekly Unlikely Aces article. Every week of the fantasy baseball season, we examine a few emerging pitchers to determine whether we buy into their performance level. Are these pitchers worth a spot on your fantasy roster, or should you leave them on the waiver wire? In this edition, we look at […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/24/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Today, we have another action-packed Sunday slate. On the hitting side, we have several top matchups to target, including the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets, who are in a prime spot to rack up runs. On the bump, we have several intriguing matchups to target, so it will be crucial to […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Bubba Chandler, Sal Frelick, Andrew Painter, Carson Williams, Jhostynxon Garcia

Incredibly, there are a few weeks of August left, and we have just over a month of the 2025 MLB regular season. There is still time to catch up in the standings in roto leagues and make a playoff push in H2H formats. At RotoBaller HQ, we updated our top 100 hitters and pitchers list […]

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

Another month has flown by, so it's time for some updated prospect rankings. Where has most of the summer gone? This particular prospect rankings update has always been one of my favorites throughout the season, as I get to add in all the newly drafted players into the mix. These MLB prospect rankings are geared […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Spencer Jones, J.J. Wetherholt, Andrew Painter

During the first half of the season, many top prospects earned the call to their respective MLB clubs and established themselves as immediate fantasy stars. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz has showcased high power upside, while Tampa Bay's Chandler Simpson has flashed elite speed on the basepaths. In this piece, we will look at one […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/23/2025)

After a couple of games in the afternoon, 12 games are under the lights this Saturday, while the Cardinals and Rays get a rare day off in the middle of their series in Tampa. While many of the most homer-friendly stadiums are not on the board this Saturday, there are some key hitters in favorable […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/23/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! After an eventful Friday that had us locked in for a 13-game slate, we step back a bit and get a slightly lighter slate as we only have nine games on tap for us. We have some elite pitchers on the slate, and what should be a massive pitching duel between Logan […]

Jacob Wilson Reintated and Starting on Friday

The Athletics reinstated shortstop Jacob Wilson (forearm) from the 10-day injured list on Friday and optioned infielder Max Schuemann to Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Wilson is back at shortstop and is batting fifth for the A's in his return to the lineup on Friday night against the division-rival Seattle Mariners and right-hander […]

Athletics Recall Eduarniel Nunez

The Athletics right-handed flamethrower Eduarniel Nunez will rejoin the big league roster after being optioned on August 6. The 26-year-old will fill Ben Bowden's (lat) spot in the bullpen. Nunez was acquired at the trade deadline from the San Diego Padres and has put together a nice season in MiLB (across Double-A and Triple-A), with […]

Jacob Wilson Likely to Return to the Lineup Friday

Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson (forearm) is likely to be activated from the injured list in time for the upcoming series at Seattle, MLB.com reports. Wilson is hitting .214 (3-for-14) with a home run in four games in Triple-A for the Las Vegas Aviators. If he didn't have a setback Thursday, which at this point […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 21 (2025)

The fantasy baseball season continues into the last few weeks of August, with fall and the Major League Baseball playoffs looming just around the corner. Whether your fantasy team is on top of your league, headed for the playoffs, battling for a playoff spot, or just trying to stay above water, over the past few […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Kristian Campbell, Robby Snelling, Sal Stewart

Stashing the right prospect can provide a much-needed impact to your fantasy baseball team. Managers who were looking for pitchers could have struck gold by stashing Jacob Misiorowski, Noah Cameron, or Logan Henderson at times during the first half. On the hitting side, two top prospects, Roman Anthony and Nick Kurtz, have flashed immense power. […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/22/2025)

It is a typically large, full-to-be-exact slate for this Friday, August 22, 2025, which means we can look to take advantage of hitters in plenty of excellent conditions. Tonight, we have hitters with great pitching matchups. Additionally, we have some warm weather all across the nation as we continue through the dog days of summer. […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/22/25)

After a somewhat quiet Thursday of baseball, the game storms back tonight with a monster 13-game Friday slate. We finally get a break from Coors Field as the Rockies have gone on the road, and the weekend features some epic division matchups, highlighted by Yanks/Red Sox and Padres/Dodgers. There is no clear-cut "top team" on […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/21/25)

Thursday is usually a slow day for MLB, but I, for one, am pumped for this weekend. My Yankees start a crucial four-game series against the Red Sox, and this looks like just the series to reignite the rivalry. Hopefully, you got some pieces of the Yankee HR onslaught for DFS, as they hit 13 […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Risers, Fallers, and Buys/Sells - Chris Clegg's Outlooks for Week 21

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my dynasty fantasy baseball risers, fallers, and buys/sells for Week 21 of the 2025 MLB season. We are in the final stretch of the season. Whether you are in contention to win your dynasty league or out of it, there is still work to be done to improve your team for now […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 21 (2025)

Welcome to another week of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 21 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we provide you with the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players rostered in less than 65% of leagues worth stashing in your leagues, including names like Jacob Wilson, Tylor […]

Week 21 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Colby Thomas, Dylan Beavers, Nolan McLean, Dalton Varsho, Francisco Alvarez, more

We're here once again to help prepare you for another week of the waiver wire and have updated our top 100 hitter and pitcher list for Week 21 of the MLB season -- August 18th - August 24th. Find out where key players such as Colby Thomas, Dylan Beavers, Nolan McLean, Dalton Varsho, Francisco Alvarez, […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/21/2025)

We have a nine-game MLB slate on Thursday, which is a massive slate compared to recent Thursday slates. We have some good hitting weather in Coors Field and Tampa Bay, which are two of the best parks in the big leagues to go home run hunting. We will do our best to exploit good matchups […]