Luis Severino Continues his Throwing Program

Athletics right-hander Luis Severino was unexpectedly placed on the injured list on August 12, retroactive to August 6. According to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com, on Tuesday, Severino continued a throwing program. Severino is eligible to return from the injured list on Thursday, but it does not appear that will be the case with him, as […]

Max Muncy Still Not Swinging a Bat

The Athletics' young infielder, Max Muncy (hand), is doing defensive baseball activities, but still has not been doing any hitting, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. Muncy has been out of the lineup since July 22, landing on the 10-day injured list with a hairline fracture at the base of the fourth metacarpal. On August 5, […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/20/2025)

Today's MLB games bring us plenty of good spots for home runs, and I'm hoping to keep my streak going as I went one for three on Monday. I correctly identified Michael Harris II for a bomb while Salvador Perez was a late scratch and didn't even make the lineup (though several of his teammates […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Bubba Chandler, Sal Stewart, Brandon Sproat

Stashing the right prospect can provide a much-needed boost to your fantasy baseball. Managers who were willing to stake prospects like Roman Anthony and Nick Kurtz in the first half are likely to reap the rewards right now. In this piece, we will look at two of the top pitchers at Triple-A and one of […]

Top 100 Fantasy Baseball Prospects - Dynasty Rankings for Non-Debuted Prospects (August Updates)

It's time for another update to my dynasty fantasy baseball prospect rankings for August of the 2025 season. This is the first rankings update since the MLB Draft, so it'll have my top FYPD players. This fantasy baseball prospect rankings list will only have non-debuted prospects. I'm also re-sharing some of my general prospect ranking […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/20/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have a solid Wednesday slate for y'all on deck tonight. Tonight there is an eight-game slate that includes a chalky Coors Field, so stack those Dodgers! The weather is looking good for the most part; the wind in the Cubs game is coming in pretty heavy, but that shouldn't affect the […]

Jacob Wilson Homers In Rehab Game Tuesday

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (forearm) had a solid third rehab game with Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, going 1-for-3 with a solo home run while playing seven innings. The 23-year-old has been on the 10-day injured list retroactive to July 26 with a fractured left forearm. He is now hitting .273 in 11 at-bats during […]

Denzel Clarke Diagnosed With New Grade 2 Adductor Strain

Athletics outfielder Denzel Clarke (hip) has been diagnosed with a new Grade 2 right adductor strain, per MLB's Martin Gallegos. Clarke was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to July 21 with a right adductor strain and suffered another adductor strain in a slightly different location on August 16 while rehabbing with Triple-A Las […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/19/25)

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! The playoff picture is starting to come into clearer focus, and we have some epic matchups on tap for the entire week. Tonight's DFS slate is all about the Dodgers in Coors again, as they already have an IRT approaching an incredible 7.5 runs against Austin Gomber. We have 10 games to […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 21)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 21 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. We'll examine players […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 21)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 21 of the 2025 MLB season. The focus of this article is to highlight players who could be on the verge of a breakout, citing current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average, stolen bases, and isolated power (ISO). This week, […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 21 (2025)

We've got another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series for Week 21 as we plunge into the dog days of summer. Today's article examines injured players, including Ryan Yarbrough, Landen Roupp, and Colton Cowser, among others. With the 2025 fantasy baseball season starting to enter the dog days of summer, several […]

Zack Gelof Red-Hot at Triple-A Las Vegas

Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof has caught fire at the plate, belting seven home runs over his last six games for Triple-A Las Vegas. He was named PCL Player of the Week after going 8-for-22 with seven homers, four stolen bases, and 11 RBI. Gelof returned to the Aviators on July 18 following the A's […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 21)

We've reached the point in the season where the word "grind" takes on extra meaning. We've been setting lineups, making trades, and scouring the waiver wire for nearly five months now, and fantasy football has crept into the picture for some of you. But staying diligent with your teams and staying on top of the […]

Nick Mariano's Week 21 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The back nine in August means that the final month of the season is on the horizon. Are you setting yourself up for success with how you're allocating roster space and speculative bench stashes? We can present you with the players and their skill […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 21 (August 18 - August 24)

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! With another week of MLB action in the books, it's time to place some more FAAB bids. If you missed out on one of the "new" closers following the wild trade deadline, don't fret, because we have a potential league-winner available in 60% of leagues. On the hitting side, we saw the […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 21 (August 18 - August 24)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 21 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of August 18 - August 24, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Spencer Jones, Mick Abel, Dylan Beavers

Fantasy managers have seen many high-end prospects get the call to the major leagues and make an immediate impact this season. For example, several top pitchers like Chase Burns have flashed high strike potential while Nick Kurtz has shown elite power production. In this piece, we will look at a top prospect who recently earned […]

Leodalis De Vries Earns Promotion to Double-A

Athletics shortstop prospect Leodalis De Vries is earning the call to join Double-A. This is a surprising move as the shortstop is only 18 years old. De Vries was the headliner piece that the Athletics acquired in the deal that sent relief pitcher Mason Miller to the San Diego Padres before the trade deadline. Throughout […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20 (August 18 - August 24)

The season might be winding down, but our coverage of fantasy baseball remains among the best in the industry! I've been recommending hitters to stream off the wire all season long, and I'm not about to stop now, when it matters the most! Our hitter streamers fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters […]

2 Start Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 21 (2025)

Hello, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another Two-Start Pitchers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts article for Week 21 of 2025, from August 18 to August 24. While rotations have settled down a bit, aftershocks from the trade deadline complicate the streaming landscape. Every week of the 2025 fantasy baseball season, this fantasy baseball […]

Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Report for Week 21 (2025)

Compared to the wild trade deadline week and the one that followed, this past week was a much quieter week in the bullpens across the league. Some big news out of one bullpen, but comparatively not a whole lot is going on in most others. A nice change! Still, there's always something, and this week that […]

Jacob Wilson Collects Two Hits in First Rehab Game

Athletics rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson (forearm) began his rehab assignment at Triple-A Las Vegas on Saturday, lacing a double in his first at-bat and finishing the game 2-for-4 with a run scored. The 23-year-old has been out since late July due to a fractured left forearm, but was a leading candidate for AL Rookie of […]

Luis Morales Earns First Win

Athletics starting pitcher Luis Morales looked sharp on the mound during Saturday's outing against the Los Angeles Angels. The right-hander had mixed results during his first start when he tossed 2.2 scoreless innings, but walked five batters in the process. This time around, Morales was able to locate his pitches much better on the mound. […]

When Is Bubba Chandler Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 21 Update)

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed prospect pitcher Bubba Chandler has been knocking on the MLB door throughout the entire 2025 campaign. However, given his lack of consistency at Triple-A, the Pirates have been hesitant to give him the call. With the season nearing an end, the Pirates could look to give him a brief taste or prepare […]

When Is Nolan McLean Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 21 Update)

With the New York Mets falling in the NL East standings this month, they opted to provide a much-needed spark to their roster. Earlier in the week, they announced that they would be promoting top pitching prospect Nolan McLean to the MLB roster. During the regular season, McLean has been one of the most productive […]

When Is Dylan Beavers Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 21 Update)

Prior to their contest on Saturday evening against the Houston Astros, the Baltimore Orioles opted to promote their top outfield prospect Dylan Beavers. During the minor league regular season, Beavers has been one of the most productive outfield hitters at the Triple-A level and was finally rewarded with a long-awaited promotion. Should fantasy managers look […]

Denzel Clarke Suffers Setback

Athletics outfielder Denzel Clarke (hip) suffered a setback while on a rehab assignment on Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports. The Athletics will re-evaluate Clarke, who had just begun his Triple-A rehab on Friday. The 25-year-old landed on the 10-day injured list with a right adductor strain on July 21, and this setback should keep […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 21 - Redraft Leagues (2025)

It's August 15, which means that we're 45 days away from the end of the MLB regular season. Teams can now call up their top prospects while maintaining their prospect eligibility going into next season (presuming they don't allow them to go over the at-bats or innings-pitched threshold). I expect (and am hopeful) that we'll […]

Athletics Designate Gio Urshela for Assignment

Third baseman Gio Urshela was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Friday, per the team. Infielder Brett Harris was recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas as the corresponding move. Urshela struggled in 197 plate appearances for the Athletics in 2025, recording a .236/.287/.326 slash line with zero home runs, 20 RBI, and 10 runs scored. […]