Joey Bart Sitting Again Against Right-Hander

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart will not be in the team's lineup for their series finale with the visiting St. Louis Cardinals. The former second-overall pick will ride the pine again with right-handed pitcher Sonny Gray taking the mound for St. Louis. Fellow backstop Henry Davis will get the start behind the dish and bat […]

Nick Yorke Goes Deep, Tallies Four RBI on Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates first base prospect Nick Yorke went 2-for-4 with a triple and a home run during their contest against Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday evening. In this contest, Yorke scored one run and brought in four. Over his last 14 games, Yorke has been one of the most productive hitters at Triple-A, boasting a .310/.385/.500 […]

Chicago Cubs Linked to Gold Glove Third Baseman

The Chicago Cubs have been one of the most surprising teams through the first half of the MLB season. After acquiring superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker in the offseason, the Cubs sit comfortably at the top of the NL Central and are viewed as serious World Series contenders in the National League. However, a glaring weakness […]

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 […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Andrew Painter, Robert Hassell III, Spencer Jones

In fantasy baseball, it is crucial to stash prospects on your bench. Every season, top prospects emerge as must-start players and become league winners, especially during the second half of the season. In this piece, we will look at three budding stars at the Triple-A level. Two of these prospects have already earned a taste […]

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 […]

David Bednar Escapes Jam to Secure 12th Save

Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar encountered trouble Tuesday, but he worked out of it to record his 12th save in a 1-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The right-hander walked Jose Fermin to lead off the inning and later allowed a one-out double to Yohel Pozo. Bednar then locked down the Cardinals with two […]

Spencer Horwitz Homers from the Leadoff Spot

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz went 2-for-4 on Monday night in a 7-0 win over the Cardinals. He homered on the second pitch of the game from Erick Fedde, giving him two long balls on the season. Over his 36 games, the 27-year-old lefty is hitting .258 with a .310 wOBA. Monday was his […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Andrew Heaney Gets Back in Win Column

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Andrew Heaney did not allow a run over 6 2/3 innings in his team's 7-0 home win against the St. Louis Cardinals. The veteran scattered three hits, walked one, and struck out seven to notch his fourth victory (4-7) in 17 starts. Heaney had a no-hitter going through five innings and […]

Hunter Barco Strikes Out Seven in Latest Start on Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Hunter Barco spun another gem for Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, allowing one earned run on one hit (a home run), one hit batsman, and no walks while striking out seven batters. This comes after six shutout innings last week in which he walked just one and struck out six. After not […]

Esmerlyn Valdez Getting Promoted to Double-A Altoona

Pittsburgh Pirates first base/outfield prospect Esmerlyn Valdez is headed to Double-A Altoona. The right-handed hitter was leading the South Atlantic League in hits (84), doubles (18), home runs (20), RBI (57), batting average (.303), slugging (.592), and OPS (.977) before his promotion, and leading some by a wide margin. The 21-year-old is coming off a […]

Dennis Santana Serving Three-Game Suspension

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana began serving a three-game suspension on Sunday. Major League Baseball issued the right-hander a four-game ban for "aggressive conduct toward a fan" in Detroit on June 20. However, the league reduced the punishment by a game after Santana's appeal. The 31-year-old will be available out of the Pirates' bullpen beginning […]

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 […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 14)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 14 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 […]

Nick Mariano's Week 14 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. What's going on, premium gang? We hope you're staying hydrated and thriving as the calendar flips to July, bringing us into the second half of another glorious fantasy baseball campaign. This column will now feature an overall adds table ahead of the notes rather […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14 (June 30 - July 6)

We sit almost exactly at the halfway point of the season for most MLB teams as the calendar turns over to July here in a couple of days. It's already been an action-packed first half with dozens of prospects making their debuts and many well-known players sitting out with injuries. Our hitter streamers fantasy baseball […]

2 Start Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 14 (2025)

Hey, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another Two-Start Pitchers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts article for Week 14 of 2025, from June 30 to July 6. Plenty of teams have seven games on the schedule this week, setting us up with a good amount of two-start pitchers. Each week of the 2025 fantasy […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Monday 6/30/2025)

What if I told you that of the eight games scheduled for this evening, five of them made good NRFI bets? I was hoping for four, but to my surprise, we have five games that drew my interest. The odds are good tonight, too, with only one game having odds shorter than -125. Remember to […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/30/2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! I'm back again with another set of home run bets! We came up short yesterday, but oddly enough, all players mentioned yesterday at least got hits. We only have eight games today, and there's some sketchy weather, but I'll give you the best options that I can. The strategy behind choosing home […]

Oneil Cruz Smacks Two Homers

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz has been in a slump recently and was dropped in the batting order. He fell to sixth in the order on Sunday, but maybe that helped spark his bat. Cruz hit a two-run home run off right-hander Frankie Montas in the first inning. He would hit another two-run shot in […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14 (June 30 - July 6)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 14 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of June 30 - July 6, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

When Is Chase Burns Starting? Fantasy Baseball Rookie Call Ups (Week 14 Update)

Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitching prospect Chase Burns made his MLB debut earlier this week and looked quite dominant. After being selected with the second overall pick in last year's MLB Draft, Burns quickly progressed through the minor leagues. Throughout his time in the Reds' system. Burns flashed immense strikeout upside as he ascended prospect rankings. […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 14 (June 30 - July 6)

We are nearing the end of June and have another round of FAAB bids to make. This week, we will highlight a few emerging bats in the Milwaukee starting nine. On the pitching side, we have a closer with a clear path to double-digit saves, who remains quite under-rostered. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 14)

We're nearing the end of June, and the halfway mark of the Major League season is officially behind us. But this is no time to take your foot off the gas pedal. Improving your fantasy teams now is just as important as improving your teams in April and May. The players below are all under […]

Colin Holderman Set to Begin Rehab Assignment

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Colin Holderman (thumb) has been sent on a rehab assignment to Single-A Bradenton, per MLB.com. The right-hander successfully completed a three-inning simulated game on June 25. Holderman struggled this season before getting hurt. He pitched to a 9.00 ERA and 2.07 WHIP with a minuscule 14.9% strike rate across 15 innings (14 […]