Oneil Cruz Absent from Monday's Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz is out of the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Cruz will head to the bench for the third time in the last five games. The first two times were because a left-handed starter was on the mound, but right-hander Jameson Taillon is drawing the start […]

Jack Suwinski Back From the Injured List

Pittsburgh Pirates interim manager Don Kelly said that outfielder Jack Suwinski (groin) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Monday, according to Alex Stumpf of MLB.com. In a corresponding move, the team optioned outfielder Ji Hwan Bae to Triple-A Indianapolis. The Pirates have yet to release their starting lineup for Monday's series opener […]

Bubba Chandler Shines on Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler turned in the best start of his young career in a 5-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Saturday. Chandler, who did not factor into the decision, took a perfect game into the sixth inning before allowing two singles and an earned run. The Pirates pulled him after […]

Jack Suwinski Homers in Thursday's Rehab Outing

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jack Suwinski (groin) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Thursday in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Indianapolis. Suwinski has been sidelined since August 29 with a groin injury, but made his first rehab appearance on Thursday. He took Michael Soroka (shoulder) deep in the sixth inning before being removed for defensive […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Andrew Kittredge, Jordan Leasure, Connelly Early, Sal Stewart, Chase Meidroth

The MLB regular season is winding down, as we have a few weeks left in the season.  It's time to scour the waiver wire and pick up players who can secure fantasy managers that championship run. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball advice and have our updated top 100 hitters and […]

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

It's time for another update to my dynasty fantasy baseball prospect rankings for September of the 2025 season. Since the last prospect rankings, we've had quite a few call-ups in the Top 100. This is because rosters have expanded in September, and prospects can make their debuts while keeping their rookie eligibility for next season. […]

Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Report for Week 24 (2025)

For seemingly the first time this season, there wasn't any enormous bullpen news this week. There's still plenty to talk about, and we're waiting for more information about an injury that could be pretty significant news. However, nothing headline-making, front-page of the newspaper, breaking news caliber occurred this week. Which probably means we're absolutely in for a mess […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 24 (September 8 - September 14)

Welcome, everyone, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 24 of the 2025 season (September 8- September 14). 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 of […]

Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Report for Week 25 (2025)

As we reach mid-September, if you're still reading up on relief pitchers and waiver wires: You're either in the playoffs (congratulations!) or in a points or rotisserie league where you're still competing (congratulations!) or at least in some position where fantasy baseball still matters to you this late in the season (relatable!) This week, we […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (9/12/2025)

It is a typically large slate for this Friday, September 12, 2025, which means we can look to take advantage of hitters in plenty of excellent conditions. Tonight, we have hitters with great pitching matchups as well as some solid parks where home runs are more prevalent. There are numerous good spots to consider, but […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (9/11/2025)

We have nine games this Thursday in MLB. With football back tonight, we are still pushing out baseball content over here at RotoBaller. Although I will be locked into the football game tonight, our attention will shift to some baseball as we continue to crush home run bets. Why not parlay some home runs with […]

Week 24 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Bubba Chandler, Brandon Sproat, Jordan Leasure, Sal Stewart, Colton Cowser, Justin Topa

There are only a few weeks of the MLB regular season left to make the final push towards a fantasy baseball championship. With the MLB rosters expanding, we have seen many top prospects receive the call to the show. At RotoBaller HQ, we updated our top 100 hitter and pitcher list for Week 24 of […]

2 Start Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 24 (2025)

Hello, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another Two-Start Pitchers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts article for Week 24 of 2025, from September 8 to September 14. The playoff period is coming up, and every advantage you can get this week counts. Every week of the 2025 fantasy baseball season, this fantasy baseball waiver […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (9/10/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have an interesting slate between the two sites. DraftKings has elected to make it only a seven-game slate. Meanwhile, FanDuel has expanded the slate to 11 games! So there will be a mix of both, as well as a few plays specifically from FanDuel. The weather is looking solid throughout the […]

Nick Mariano's Week 24 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Many of you are feeling the gravitational pull of football, but the job on the diamond is not finished. That said, what you need to keep track of should be straightforward with only a few weeks left! Whether you need innings, speed, or a […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (9/7/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! With the NFL on the horizon, that doesn't mean we stop with the MLB content! We have a solid 10-game slate ahead of us. 11 games if you are on FanDuel, as they have added the Padres/Rockies game! The weather is looking solid, and we should be without rain delay or possible […]

Bubba Chandler to Make First Start on Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler is scheduled to make his first career big-league start against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, according to interim manager Don Kelly. Chandler has made three four-inning outings for the Pirates since being recalled in late August. Now, Chandler is scheduled to make his first official big league start this […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 24 (September 8 - September 14)

The fantasy baseball playoffs are here, and every lineup decision matters more than ever. At this stage of the season, there’s no time to wait on struggling veterans or stash speculative players with uncertain roles. Instead, success comes from finding the hottest bats and most favorable matchups to squeeze out every possible edge. Fortunately, several […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Colson Montgomery, Kyle Bradish, Ian Seymour, Parker Messick, Jared Triolo, Emmet Sheehan

September has arrived, and there are only a few more weeks left in the MLB regular season. It's time to focus on who you could add to make your team instantly better for the final stretch of the year. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball advice and have our updated top […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 23

Welcome to the final Top 25 prospects to stash article of the season here on RotoBaller. Hopefully, this article has helped you throughout the 2025 season and landed you an impactful rookie or two along the way. With September callups happening today, on Monday, September 1, when this article is posted, this will likely be […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (9/5/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! On Friday night, Major League Baseball has 11 games lined up for the main slate after four early games led by an afternoon matinee at Wrigley Field. The 22 teams that start their game after 7:00 p.m. ET provide a very solid player pool loaded with good fantasy baseball options. Both DraftKings […]

Paul Skenes Dominant in Win Over Dodgers

Pittsburgh Pirates ace right-hander Paul Skenes (10-9) stymied the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 5-3 victory on Thursday to pick up his 10th win of the season. Skenes held the Dodgers scoreless over six innings of two-hit ball and registered eight strikeouts against one walk on 94 pitches (65 strikes). It was the 19th quality […]

Oneil Cruz Steps Out of Lineup Against Southpaw

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz is on the bench to start Thursday's series finale against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers with left-hander Blake Snell on the mound. Alexander Canario will start in center field and will bat seventh. The Pirates continue to shield Cruz from lefties, as this will be the fifth straight game against […]

Yordany De Los Santos Heads to High-A Greensboro

Pittsburgh Pirates infield prospect Yordany De Los Santos was promoted to High-A Greensboro on Wednesday after a productive 116 games at Single-A Bradenton. The Pirates' 14th-ranked prospect hit just .249 with a .699 OPS, but belted 11 home runs and stole 51 bases for the Marauders, which was second-most in the Florida State League. The […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (9/4/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! While most of the sports world's focus will be on Thursday Night Football, baseball also has some solid matchups this Thursday, with five games on the slate, which gets underway at 6:40 P.M. ET. Both DraftKings and FanDuel start their main slate at that time with the first pitch in Pittsburgh as […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 23 (September 2 - September 8)

Welcome, everyone, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 23 of the 2025 season (September 2- September 8). 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 of […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 23 (September 1 - September 7)

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! We are nearing the stretch run of the baseball season, but that does not mean we can abandon our teams. There are still several high-end players available on the waiver wire that can be the difference between us winning or losing our leagues. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups continues […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 23 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success In 2025?

The fantasy baseball playoffs leave no room for hesitation, as every roster spot matters, and sometimes the difference between advancing or going home comes from an unexpected source. While most managers lean on established stars this time of year, a handful of under-the-radar arms have been quietly stepping up and offering real value down the […]

Nick Mariano's Week 22 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Ready or not, September is coming to party as the finish line appears on the horizon. Your focus should be narrowed as your paths to victory get clearer by the day! Get ready for expanded rosters and being forced to juggle some depth pieces […]

Week 23 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Nolan McLean, Colson Montgomery, Jonah Tong, Payton Tolle, Jordan Lawlar

It will be officially September next week, and MLB rosters will expand. Fantasy managers can expect to see many prospects get the call to the show, especially for teams out of the playoff race. At RotoBaller HQ, we updated our top 100 hitter and pitcher list to reflect the MLB roster expansion with our Week […]