Oneil Cruz Still Out of the Lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (back) remains out of the team's starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the hosting Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Matt Gorski will give it a go in center field and will hit eighth against Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez. This will be Cruz's fifth straight game on the sidelines […]

Spencer Horwitz to Rejoin Pirates Friday

Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the Pittsburgh Pirates will activate first baseman Spencer Horwitz (wrist) from the injured list on Friday. Horwitz has been shelved since spring training after he underwent surgery to repair an extensor tendon in his thumb. Pittsburgh acquired him by trade last December in hopes that he'd solve […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Jordan Lawlar, Dalton Rushing, Brett Baty, Zebby Matthews, Shelby Miller, Evan Carter

We are a quarter into the MLB season, and it's time to focus on the waiver wire for players who can instantly boost your team. There were a few top prospects called up and trending players who are becoming must-adds. Which player/prospect do you prioritize? At RotoBaller HQ, we rank who to prioritize in free […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 8)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 8 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 and isolated power (ISO). You will also find […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Javier Baez, Jeremy Pena, Trent Grisham, Kris Bubic, Logan Henderson

The fantasy baseball season continues to roll on, and we're at the point in the year where you should have a solid idea of whether or not your team is contending for a championship or needs work. Below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated 2025 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 […]

H2H Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Rest-of-Season Outlooks for CJ Abrams, Ketel Marte, Eugenio Suarez, Wyatt Langford, Masyn Winn, more

The MLB and fantasy baseball season never sleepers, and fantasy managers should be proactive and make roster moves and lineup changes to keep up with the latest developments, risers, and fallers. To help you prepare, below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated H2H points league fantasy baseball rankings and tiers heading into Week 8 […]

When Is Matt Shaw Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 7 Update)

No one was surprised when third baseman Matt Shaw made the Cubs' Opening Day roster. Chicago's top prospect showed his potential all throughout his minor league career, and there wasn't really anything left for him to prove down in Triple-A. MLB Pipeline's No. 18 overall prospect hit .298 with seven home runs, 21 RBI, and […]

When Is Zebby Matthews Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 7 Update)

Starting pitcher Zebby Matthews has thrown the ball well in the minors since being drafted in the eighth round of the 2022 MLB Draft by the Minnesota Twins. The right-hander has a career 3.03 ERA and 270 strikeouts across 49 games (44 starts) between Rookie ball, Single-A, High-A, Double-A, and Triple-A.  Although Matthews struggled a […]

Konnor Griffin Raking At Single-A

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin went 3-for-4 on Wednesday with an RBI, two runs scored, and two steals for Single-A Bradenton. The ninth-overall pick in last year's draft has been hitting well all year, but especially so as of late, going 13-for-26 (.500) over his last six games with a double, two home runs, […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 7

It's been a fun few days in the prospect promotion world as we had Cade Horton make his debut over the weekend, Chase Petty get recalled to take the spot of the injured Hunter Greene, and we finished the weekend with the report of Jordan Lawlar getting recalled by the Diamondbacks. There are still plenty […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Week 7 (2025)

It's time for your quarter-season check-up! We're peeling back the layers on our starting rotations to dig into the latest FSWA-award-winning Best Baseball Series as we look to build superteams that drive us to the top. Let's toe the rubber of this week's edition of my weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks! Readers will find my […]

Sean Sullivan Tosses Five Shutout Innings In Double-A Season Debut

Colorado Rockies left-handed pitching prospect Sean Sullivan logged five shutout innings during his Double-A season debut on Wednesday evening. Sullivan was sidelined during the start of the season after recovering from hip surgery. He made one start in the Arizona Complex League and with Low-A before getting the call to return to Double-A. On Wednesday, […]

Fantasy Baseball Injury Report - Week 8 Updates for Corey Seager, Ian Happ, George Kirby, Roki Sasaki, Casey Mize, Ronald Acuna, Mike Trout, more

The fantasy season is now more than six weeks old. What we think as maybe a short-term deficiency on our rosters may be long-term issues. Benching underperforming players and picking up players who are hot is one way to try to help your team. Another way to help your roster is to consider making some […]

When Is Bubba Chandler Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 7 Update)

Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Bubba Chandler began his quick ascension up the prospect ranks in 2024 after a strong season at Double-A, culminating with seven more impressive starts at Triple-A to finish out the year. Starting the 2025 season at Triple-A, the youngster has faced little adversity through his first eight starts and continues to […]

Ke'Bryan Hayes Resting On Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes (rest) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the New York Mets. This appears to be a routine rest day for Hayes who has been hot with the bat lately. Hayes has recorded eight hits over his last eight games with two RBI and two […]

Oneil Cruz To Miss Fourth Straight Game

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (back) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the New York Mets. Cruz is set to miss his fourth game in a row due to back soreness that he suffered over the weekend. It doesn't sound like the Pirates want to place him on the injured […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/14/25)

Happy Wednesday Rotoballers! Today's main slate features nine games starting at 7:07 PM ET or later. This slate is packed with intriguing matchups, from high-strikeout pitchers to juicy hitting environments like Great American Ball Park and Globe Life Field. This article will provide my daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for DraftKings and FanDuel on 5/14/2025, […]

Florio's Fantasy Baseball Bullpens Report: Changes in Texas, Chicago, Arizona, More Coming?

Bullpens are many things, but one thing they are never is boring. Just this week alone, we have seen several changes to late-inning arms on teams that should see many save chances. Whether it be from injury or poor performance, the closer carousel just keeps on turning. If you are a save-needy fantasy baseball manager, […]

Top-5 MLB Pitching Prospects To Stash For Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues - Week 7 (2025)

Welcome back to our top starting pitcher fantasy baseball prospects to stash for Week 7 of the 2025 MLB season. With injuries beginning to pile up in the major leagues, several pitching prospects are on the brink of receiving the call. This week, we saw Cade Horton of the Chicago Cubs get the call to […]

Week 7 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Agustin Ramirez, Porter Hodge, Cade Horton, Evan Carter, Zebby Matthews

Incredibly, we are heading toward the halfway point of May and onto Week 7 of the MLB season. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire advice with our waiver wire rankings article for Week 7 of the MLB season -- May 12th - May 18th. The list includes the top 100 hitters […]

Projecting Rest of Season Top 10 Starting Pitchers in 2025 Fantasy Baseball (Week 7)

It's our Week 7 edition of our Top 10 Starting Pitchers series for fantasy baseball and the 2025 season. Consistent starting pitching in your fantasy lineup can lead you to much easier wins, making it one of the more important things to focus on with your roster. We're starting to reach our middle ground, where […]

Projecting Rest of Season Top 10 Hitters in 2025 Fantasy Baseball (Week 7)

We are getting to the point of the fantasy baseball season where there are certain thresholds a player must have to even sniff the top-10 hitters for 2025. Around 30 runs and 30 RBI are a must. Double-digit home runs are required in most cases, and if you don't have those, you'd better have a […]

Bubba Chandler Strikes Out Eight In Five Shutout Innings On Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler threw five scoreless innings on Tuesday, allowing four hits and three walks while striking out eight. It was a good bounce-back outing after allowing three earned runs on five hits and four walks in only 2 2/3 innings his last time out. The performance lowered the 22-year-old's ERA for […]

When Is Jordan Lawlar Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 7 Update)

Arizona Diamondbacks top prospect Jordan Lawlar has put up strong numbers in his minor league career. He has a career slash line of .300/.395/.512 with 44 home runs, 63 doubles, 181 RBI, and 95 stolen bases across 267 minor league games at rookie ball, Single-A, High-A, Double-A, and Triple-A.  Most importantly, Lawlar has been raking down […]

Oneil Cruz Remains Absent Against Mets

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (back) continues to sit out for Tuesday's contest at Citi Field against the hosting New York Mets. Ji Hwan Bae will get the start in center field for the Bucs and will hit eighth against Mets right-hander Kodai Senga. A sore back has now kept Cruz out for a third […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 7 (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to yet another installment of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 7 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we list the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players worth stashing in your leagues, including names like Teoscar Hernandez, Casey Mize, Ezequiel Tovar, and more. Whether managers […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/13/25)

THE KNICKS WON AGAIN AND I'M SO EXCITED. On a serious note, though, prayers up for Jayson Tatum, who went down with what LOOKED like an Achilles injury. In addition, my beloved Yankees also lost Oswaldo Cabrera to an ugly-looking ankle break last night, so best wishes to him as well. Back to business, we […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Tuesday 5/13/2025)

It's always a little easier to write a betting column when your bets from the previous day hit. Oh, and we hit 'em good! Monday's NRFI picks went 5-0 for the first sweep of the season! Take a look! Let's see if we can keep it rolling today with five more picks! My confidence is […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Activated From 10-Day Injured List And Starting On Monday

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Monday that they activated infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielder Liover Peguero to Triple-A Indianapolis after the team's game against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday. Kiner-Falefa is immediately back in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener in New York against the Mets and […]

Oneil Cruz Remains Out Of Lineup On Monday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Cruz will miss his second straight game after being pulled from Saturday's game early against the Atlanta Braves with lower-back tightness. Alexander Canario is making another start in center field for […]