Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20 (August 11 - August 17)

These are officially the "dog days" of Summer. Kids are enjoying their final week or two before heading back to school, while the sports world also starts to shift its attention to the shiny new thing - the NFL. But don't worry, we will continue to have the fantasy baseball content that you're looking for […]

Nick Mariano's Week 20 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The final quarter of the season is upon us! How does the middle of August find you and your squads? We've got new players finding settled roles after the trade deadline, as well as youngsters getting expanded playing time as rebuilding teams look to […]

Billy Cook Hits Injured List With Hand Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates first base/outfield prospect Billy Cook (hand) was placed on the Triple-A 7-day injured list on Sunday with a hand injury. The Pirates' 21st-ranked prospect was hit in the hand by a pitch on August 3 and hasn't played in a game since then, although the youngster recently indicated that the hand felt fine, […]

Thomas Harrington Goes on Injured List at Triple-A

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Thomas Harrington (undisclosed) has been placed on the Triple-A 7-day injured list with an undisclosed injury. The Pirates' fifth-ranked prospect made a start for Indianapolis on August 8 and left in the fifth inning with the trainer, but no diagnosis has been provided. The former 36th-overall draft pick had put up […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Monday 8/11/2025)

We've got a medium-sized slate with 11 games on Monday, so there are plenty of exploitable matchups to target to bring you my best NRFI bets today and bonus bets. The goal is to achieve a profitable result while sticking to reasonable odds, as we aim to minimize our risk in an unpredictable market like […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/11/25)

Happy Monday! We're getting down to the nitty-gritty of the playoff races, and the nationwide heatwave could REALLY help boost offense. Be sure to keep an eye on the weather and wind reports, as that could help make or break your decisions on which teams to stack. We're working for you on RotoBaller, and I […]

2 Start Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 20 (2025)

Hello, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another Two-Start Pitchers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts article for Week 20 of 2025, from August 11 to August 17. The trade deadline has refreshed many rotations, opening up new opportunities in two-start streaming. Every week of the 2025 fantasy baseball season, this fantasy baseball waiver wire […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 20)

Just like that, we've blown past the two-thirds mark of the 2025 Major League season and have under two months remaining in the regular season. For those of you in head-to-head formats, that probably means your playoffs start in four or five weeks. It's now crunch time of the fantasy baseball season, and time is […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 20 (August 11 - August 17)

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! This week, we will take a look at some emerging power hitters that are nearing the 40% roster mark. In addition, we will highlight two multi-positional infielders who could be valuable assets down the stretch. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups continues as we head into Week 20 of the […]

When Is Jordan Lawlar Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 20 Update)

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jordan Lawlar has yet to be given a full look at the major leagues. However, with Arizona selling several key players at the trade deadline, the former first-round pick could finally be nearing his first extended stint in the big leagues. While he is currently on the IL with a hamstring […]

When Is Kristian Campbell Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 20 Update)

Boston Red Sox infield/outfield prospect Kristian Campbell was able to break camp with the MLB team and immediately flashed upside in the major leagues. However, after a slow May, the Red Sox opted for him to continue his development in the minor leagues. Campbell has begun to find his swing at Triple-A and is on […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Luke Keaschall, Andrew Vaughn, Bubba Chandler, JoJo Romero, Shane Bieber, more

There are two months left of the MLB regular season and a few weeks away from teams expanding their rosters from 26 to 40. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball waiver wire to help managers close the season strong or make that final playoff push in H2H category leagues. Today, we […]

Mid-Season Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Dynasty Rankings, Prospect Rankings, Buys, and Sells (2025)

We finish this mid-season dynasty and prospect rankings series by climbing the mound to dive into the starting pitcher position. As usual, pitching injuries are coming hot and heavy this season, which always causes a shake-up in rankings, both short-term and long-term. Most of the healthy aces have been studs this season, but we've had […]

Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Report for Week 20 (2025)

After a week-long cooling-off period, yeah, that was still a wild trade deadline. Things we all assumed were obvious were ultimately just wrong. Things we never would have guessed would happen actually happened, and that's just in bullpens! It was an exciting and eventful week, even after all the trades were completed. We saw new closers emerge […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 19)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 19 of the 2025 MLB season. We are in the thick of it now, and seasons can be won or lost with our waiver wire additions. With August now ticking away on the calendar, it's time to make up ground […]

Justin Lawrence is Throwing Side Sessions

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Justin Lawrence (elbow) has begun throwing side sessions and has been transferred to the team's Florida complex. The plan here is for the 30-year-old right-handed reliever to continue throwing like he has been, and also begin throwing to live batters by the third week of August. If things go smoothly without […]

Konnor Griffin Extends Power Surge

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop/outfield prospect Konnor Griffin has contended to hit for high power at High-A. On Friday evening, facing Asheville, the top prospect went 1-for-4 with a long ball. This was his second-straight contest going deep and third home run over his last four games. Over his last 12 games, Griffin has only done hitless […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Nolan McLean, Brandon Sproat, Jakob Marsee

Targeting the right prospect on the waiver wire can provide your fantasy baseball team with a much-needed impact. If we're falling behind in the pitching categories, stashing Jacob Misiorowski and Chase Burns likely provided you with a substantial boost. In this piece, we will look at two of the top pitchers at Triple-A and an […]

When Is Bubba Chandler Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 20 Update)

Pittsburgh Pirates pitching prospect Bubba Chandler has been knocking on the MLB door throughout the entire 2025 regular season. Despite his proven production at Triple-A, the Pirates have yet to give him the call. However, with the season coming to a close, the Pirates may want to give their top prospect a cup of coffee […]

Dennis Santana Nails Down Seventh Save

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Dennis Santana closed out the Cincinnati Reds on Friday for a 3-2 win and his seventh save of the year. Santana went 1-2-3 with a strikeout on a mere eight pitches to finish off the Reds in the top of the ninth inning. It was a much-needed clean inning for Santana, who's […]

Braxton Ashcraft to Start for Pirates on Saturday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed reliever Braxton Ashcraft will start the team's game against the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, manager Don Kelly announced. Ashcraft hasn't lasted more than three innings or gone past the 52-pitch mark in any of his 17 appearances, so Pittsburgh will heavily rely on its bullpen. The 25-year-old rookie has pitched to a […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Dylan Beavers, Kristian Campbell, Sal Stewart

Stashing the right prospect can provide a much-needed boost to your fantasy roster. Last season, many high-end prospects finally got the call during the second half, like Junior Caminero or Dylan Crews, and immediately flashed high fantasy upside. In this piece, we will look at three of the top hitting prospects in the sport and […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Friday 8/8/2025)

I try not to speak in hyperbole, but this may be my favorite NRFI slate of the season so far! It's not about the number of NRFI bets tonight; it's about the confidence in each bet that gets me excited about a potential sweep. Monday, I went big with six bets and finished 3-3 (again, […]

Konnor Griffin Goes Deep on Thursday, Extends Hitting Streak

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop/outfield prospect Konnor Griffin continued to swing a scorching hot bat at High-A on Thursday evening. Facing Asheville, Griffin went 1-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, two walks, and a home run. This performance extended his current hitting streak to six games. During this stretch, Griffin has gone deep twice, swiped four bags, […]

Bryan Reynolds Launches Solo Home Run

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Thursday's 7-0 win over the Reds. This ended a massive power drought for the 30-year-old, who hadn't homered since June 29. He's been one of the biggest disappointments in fantasy this season, slashing just .239/.298/.382 with 11 home runs, […]

Paul Skenes Fires Six Scoreless Innings in Win

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes turned in his latest standout performance in a 7-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. Despite allowing a career-worst seven hits, Skenes tossed six scoreless innings with eight strikeouts against no walks to improve to 7-8 on the season. The 23-year-old right-hander has now held the opposition without an […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 19 (2025)

Even though the MLB trade deadline has passed, there are still opportunities for you to make meaningful moves for your fantasy baseball team coming down the stretch. Whether you're scrambling for a playoff spot, cruising into the postseason, or just trying to move out of the basement, some helpful bats have emerged as viable plays […]

5 Second Half Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Risers to Target for the Home Stretch (2025)

After a wild real-life baseball trade deadline that saw one of the top closers in baseball, Mason Miller, and prospects like Leodalis De Vries swap teams as the San Diego Padres look to make a deep run in October, it is time to begin to take a deep dive into our fantasy rosters. Many fantasy […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 19

The Major League Baseball trade deadline has come and gone. We've seen plenty of playing time opportunities for top prospects open up since the deadline, specifically in Arizona and Baltimore. One of those spots in Arizona has already been filled by Tyler Locklear, who is a sneaky add in 12-team leagues or deeper right now. […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 19 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success In 2025?

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! With another week of fantasy baseball in the books and an action-packed trade deadline, it is time to take another deep dive and determine which sneaky starting pitchers could be worth a spot on our roster. This week, we will take a look at two pitchers from Chicago (one from each side […]