Konnor Griffin Collects Three Hits, Steals Two More Bases

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop/outfield prospect Konnor Griffin continued to impress on Saturday in his first run through High-A pitching, collecting another three hits in four at-bats, driving in one run and scoring once while swiping two bags for Greensboro. The 2024 first-rounder is 23-for-63 (.365) in 16 games since his promotion to High-A, including five doubles, three […]

Andrew Painter - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups, Stashes (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-team leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Phillies top pitching prospect Andrew Painter missed the entirety of the 2023 and 2024 seasons while recovering from Tommy John surgery. However, the budding ace made his Triple-A debut earlier this season and is quickly approaching his MLB debut. Painter began the season with Low-A, […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/29/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Happy Sunday! This afternoon, we have an action-packed 11-game main slate to target. On the hitting side, we have several top matchups to target, including the red-hot Tampa Bay Rays. On the pitching side, we have an ace in Atlanta taking the bump, and a right-hander in Milwaukee who could be primed […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Rookies to Stash and Top Performers for Week 14 (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my Week 14 edition of the top prospect performers. In this week's piece, we will look at two prospects who earned a brief taste of the major leagues earlier this season. On the pitching side, we will look at a rising arm in the Pittsburgh system, and no, it's not who you […]

When Is Bubba Chandler Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 14 Update)

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler has been one of the most productive pitchers at Triple-A over the past two seasons and is nearing his MLB debut. However, the Pirates have opted to promote Mike Burrows and Braxton Ashcraft to the rotation in favor of Chandler through the opening months of the campaign. Should fantasy […]

When Is Logan Henderson Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 14 Update)

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitching prospect Logan Henderson made his MLB debut earlier this season and looked quite comfortable during his first of the major leagues. However, the Brewers opted to send him back to Triple-A and instead promote another of their top pitching prospects, Jacob Misiorowski. Should fantasy managers continue to stash Henderson on their […]

When Is Andrew Painter Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 14 Update)

Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Andrew Painter has dealt with numerous injuries during his young career, including Tommy John surgery, which has limited his playing time. However, Painter recently made his Triple-A debut and is quickly approaching his MLB debut. Should fantasy managers continue to stash Painter on their bench? When should fantasy managers expect him […]

When Is Jordan Lawlar Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 14 Update)

Arizona Diamondbacks top hitting prospect Jordan Lawlar has been one of the most productive hitters at the Triple-A level this season, but has yet to carry that success over to the major leagues. This week, the budding star suffered a hamstring injury, which could keep him sidelined for the foreseeable future. Should fantasy managers continue […]

Logan Henderson - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups, Stashes (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitching prospect Logan Henderson made his MLB debut earlier this season and was quite dominant, tossing 21 innings to the tune of a 1.71 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP. During this stint, Henderson struck out 29 batters and posted a strong 7.4% […]

Jordan Lawlar - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups, Stashes (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: Arizona Diamondbacks top prospect Jordan Lawlar received his second taste of the majors earlier this season but was unable to produce. Across eight games in Arizona, Lawlar did not tally a hit and held a 9:3 K:BB. During the 2023 season, Lawlar made his MLB […]

Jacob Misiorowski, Cam Smith, Nick Kurtz - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Risers, Fallers

Welcome to Week 14 of RotoBaller's Rookie Report! We're back to check in on the most exciting young players making a name for themselves in MLB. Last week, we spotlighted Jacob Wilson, Carlos Narvaez, Hyeseong Kim, and Chad Patrick. This time, we’re turning our attention to a few rookies who’ve jumped into the spotlight. Jacob […]

Slumping Fantasy Baseball Hitters to Cut, Drop for Week 14? Or Can They Turn It Around

As the MLB season approaches the dog days of summer, statistics that began as small sample sizes are starting to become more reliable. As with every season, surprise players have burst onto the scene to become top contributors. Others, however, have fantasy managers pulling their hair out, wondering when that production they paid for on […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Week 13 (2025)

We're a few steps away from July and the halfway mark of our fantasy baseball season. We've got some top prospects demanding the spotlight and a trade deadline on the horizon to mind. This week's version of the FSWA-award-winning Best Baseball Series will supply a trade preview alongside my latest edition of my weekly Starting […]

Top 200 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings - Eric Cross' June 2025 Update

Another month has come and gone, and we're now starting to approach the halfway mark of the Major League season. Per usual, the season seems to be flying by, and it's time for another dynasty rankings update. There has been plenty of movement this month. I'll be updating these rankings monthly throughout the 2025 season […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/28/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have a big 10-game slate on our hands for this Saturday afternoon! It's not often we get these bigger slates on Saturday, so it's nice occasionally to have more options to work with. The weather is looking pretty mild today. The two games to keep an eye on are the matchups […]

Bubba Chandler - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups, Stashes (Week 14)

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: After a few rough outings, the No. 2-ranked prospect in the sport bounced back in a big way on June 17. In this outing, the right-hander tossed four innings of two-run ball (one earned run) and allowed five hits and one walk. He struck out three. […]

Oneil Cruz Sitting Out Against Mets

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz is on the bench for Friday's series opener at PNC Park against the visiting New York Mets. Alexander Canario is starting in center field for the Bucs and will hit eighth against Mets left-hander David Peterson. Not only has Cruz been slumping at the plate, but he was pulled from […]

Top 100 Fantasy Baseball Prospects - Mid-Season Dynasty Rankings for Non-Debuted Prospects

We're nearing the midway point in the fantasy baseball season, so I thought it would be the perfect time to release my first-ever published dynasty fantasy baseball prospect rankings. This is the full Top 100 prospects release. I also recently wrote about each of my top 20 fantasy baseball prospects. Check it out to get […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Chase Burns, Chandler Simpson, Brady House, Jurickson Profar, Hayden Birdsong

The MLB All-Star break is around the corner as we are about to enter the official midpoint of the regular season. Baseballs are flying out of the ballpark as temperatures continue to rise. Staying on top of news, prospect call-ups, and injuries is crucial, as there is still plenty of baseball to be played. At […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Friday 6/27/2025)

With a full slate of games tonight, there is no shortage of NRFI and YRFI opportunities! Yes, all 30 teams are in action, and I'm back to give you my five favorite first-inning wagers! We continue to embrace the YRFI here as I have one of those for you tonight, but the rest are NRFIs. […]

Andrew Painter - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups, Stashes (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues CALL-UP ETA: July ANALYSIS: It has been a long road back for Painter. MLB Pipeline's No. 5 overall prospect hasn't pitched in many games over the past few years, so it's not a complete surprise to see him struggle a bit on the mound. He allowed four runs across […]

Samuel Basallo - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups, Stashes (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: You looked away? Samuel Basallo just hit another homer in Triple-A. One of the best hitters in the minor leagues is truly slamming the door down to the majors. Long-time time STS darling and current #1 overall prospect SLAMMiN' Samuel Basallo is simply 🔥 ON FIRE […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Starts From Charlie Morton, Slade Cecconi, Randy Vasquez

Welcome back to the "Are You For Real?" series as we dive into Week 13 of the 2025 fantasy baseball season. For those who are not familiar, this is a weekly column where we take a look at starting pitchers who had surprisingly good starts over the past week and put them under the microscope […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Closer Handcuffs and Waiver Wire Pickups Worth Stashing for Week 13 (2025)

Playing the waiting game on a handcuff closer in fantasy baseball can be risky. There are plenty of people out there (myself included) who drafted several shares of Bryan Abreu this spring, hoping for high strikeouts and around 5-7 saves this year. Well, the strikeouts and ERA have been nice, but no saves through the […]

Jacob Misiorowski Outduels Paul Skenes to Nab Third Win

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski stymied the Pittsburgh Pirates over five innings in Wednesday's 4-2 victory. He gave up two hits and issued two free passes while striking out eight in another excellent outing. The hard-throwing right-hander racked up 13 swinging strikes to register a 35% CSW and threw 15 pitches faster than opposing pitcher […]

Mitch Keller Drawing Interest From Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller has drawn interest from the Chicago Cubs, reports Bruce Levine. However, getting a deal done could be challenging due to a seller's market, as one general manager states that 25 teams feel like they have a wild card chance. A trade of Keller to Chicago would boost his chance […]

When Is Colby Thomas Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 13 Update)

We've seen numerous prospects get called up for their highly anticipated debuts already this season, including the likes of Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer, Dalton Rushing, and Jacob Misiorowski. One team that is no stranger to calling up its young prospects is the Athletics. Last year, we saw the A's bring up Jacob Wilson early, and […]

Chase Burns - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Pickups, Breakouts (Week 13)

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Since being promoted to Triple-A, Chase Burns has made two starts and has looked quite impressive. In his most recent outing on June 18, Burns tossed seven innings of one-run ball with three hits and no walks against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. In this outing, Burns struck out an […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Resting Versus Brewers

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes is absent from the team's lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers on the road. Jared Triolo will take over at third and will hit seventh against Brewers rookie right-hander Jacob Misiorowski. Hayes will put his current five-game hitting streak on hold for a rest day. […]

Oneil Cruz Dropped to Fifth in Batting Order

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz is being dropped to fifth in the batting order for Wednesday's series finale against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers and rookie right-hander Jacob Misiorowski. It comes after Cruz was pulled from Tuesday's loss after not running out a double-play grounder in the seventh inning. Cruz claims he lost track of the […]