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 […]

Nick Yorke Recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis

Pittsburgh Pirates infield/outfield prospect Nick Yorke was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday. The Pirates' 11th-ranked prospect has hit well for most of the season, slashing .287/.348/.406 with seven home runs and 17 steals in 103 games, but has been hotter as of late, going 24-for-66 (.364) over his last 16 games. The 23-year-old got […]

Carmen Mlodzinski Lined up to Start on Tuesday

Right-hander Carmen Mlodzinski is listed as the Pittsburgh Pirates' starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers at PNC Park, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports. Mlodzinski will receive another turn through the Pittsburgh rotation. Still, for the second outing in a row, he'll most likely be deployed as an opener while bridging the gap to […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Reuniting With Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed utility player Isiah Kiner-Falefa off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. Kiner-Falefa spent the first few months of the 2024 season with Toronto before the team traded him to Pittsburgh in July. The 30-year-old, who has never been an offensive threat, hit .264/.300/.332 with one […]

Edward Florentino Activated from Injured List at Single-A

Pittsburgh Pirates outfield prospect Edward Florentino (hamstring) was activated off the Single-A Bradenton seven-day injured list on Saturday. The Pirates' fifth-ranked prospect had been on the shelf since leaving a game on August 21 with a left hamstring strain. The 6-foot-4 Dominican earned himself a promotion after slashing .347/.442/.642 in the Complex League, and has […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 22 (2025)

Congrats to everyone still grinding their way through the end of August in your fantasy baseball season! With less than a week left in August, the final month of the regular season is just around the corner, meaning wherever you are in the standings, it's crunch time. Your fantasy baseball team may be at the […]

Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Report for Week 23 (2025)

Just in time for many leagues to begin their fantasy playoffs, two big closers landed on the injured list. We're at the part of the fantasy baseball season where one save could keep your team alive, or one save from an opponent could metaphorically send you home. Flexor strains and elbow sprains are sure to […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Nolan McLean, Jonah Tong, Abner Uribe, Carson Williams, Riley O'Brien, Jordan Lawlar

September officially arrives next Monday, and we have about a month left in the MLB regular season. It's go time, and let's finish the season strong. At RotoBaller HQ, we help you get ready for September with our updated top 100 hitters and pitchers list for Week 22--August 25 through August 31 to help fantasy […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/31/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We are on the final day of August, which means we are just one month away from October baseball! It's an early slate for us on the West Coast, so let's dive into this last Sunday MLB slate without the NFL! DraftKings has a nine-game slate, and FanDuel has added the Cardinals/Reds […]

Ronny Simon Goes on 10-Day Injured List

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed outfielder Ronny Simon (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list with a dislocated left shoulder and recalled infielder/outfielder Cam Devanney from Triple-A Indianapolis. Simon suffered the injury as a pinch runner on Friday when he slid into home to score a run in a 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox. […]

Andrew Heaney Released

The Pittsburgh Pirates have released left-hander Andrew Heaney, who went through waivers unclaimed after the team designated him for assignment on Tuesday. Heaney joined the Pirates on a one-year, $5.25 million contract over the winter, and it looked like a wise investment for a few months. The 34-year-old owned a 3.33 ERA after his 14th […]

Cam Devanney Recalled

The Pittsburgh Pirates have called up utility player Cam Devanney from Triple-A Indianapolis, according to Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. They're likely to place outfielder Ronny Simon (shoulder) on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Simon injured his left shoulder in the Pirates' 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday. […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 23)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 23 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, stolen bases, and isolated power (ISO). This week, […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (8/30/2025)

Major League Baseball plans to have all 30 teams in action on this final Saturday of August, with four games in the afternoon and 11 under the lights. Several of the most homer-friendly environments in baseball are on the board, and some juicy matchups against homer-prone pitchers are also in play. With so much baseball […]

Konnor Griffin Blasts Two Home Runs on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates infield prospect Konnor Griffin continued to dominate at Double-A. On Friday evening, facing Harrisburg, Griffin went 3-for-5 with two home runs. These were his first two home runs at the level. This performance extended his current hitting streak to five games. Through his first nine games at the Double-A level, the top-ranked prospect […]

Ronny Simon Suffers Shoulder Injury on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Ronny Simon (shoulder) exited the team's 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday with an injury to his left shoulder. Simon, who came in to pinch run for Andrew McCutchen in the top of the eighth inning, injured himself sliding headfirst into home and is undergoing evaluation. The Pirates recalled […]

Isiah Kiner-Falefa Placed on Outright Waivers

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa was placed on outright waivers by the organization on Friday. This seems like an odd decision considering Kiner-Falefa has been the primary third baseman since Ke'Bryan Hayes was traded to the Cincinnati Reds. The 30-year-old has struggled at the plate, but does offer solid defense. His fantasy value probably wouldn't […]

Jack Suwinski Goes on Injured List With Groin Strain

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Friday that they placed outfielder Jack Suwinski (groin) on the 10-day injured list with a right-groin strain and recalled outfielder Ronny Simon from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Suwinski has been a platoon outfielder for the Pirates this year when he's been on the major-league roster, but he hasn't […]

Pirates Managing Mike Burrows' Innings

The Pittsburgh Pirates will skip right-hander Mike Burrows' turn in the rotation this week, but he will be available out of the bullpen for their weekend series against the Boston Red Sox. Pirates skipper Don Kelly said the team wants to manage Burrows' innings. He underwent Tommy John surgery in 2023 and returned to amass […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/29/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Major League Baseball is ready to head into the final weekend of August with all 30 teams on the schedule under the lights. While it's a busy time of year across multiple sports, baseball is ready to head down the stretch with plenty of exciting storylines to follow. Of the 15 games […]

Top-5 MLB Pitching Prospects To Stash For Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues - Week 22 (2025)

Welcome back to our top starting pitcher fantasy baseball prospects to stash for Week 22 of the 2025 MLB season. This past week, we saw Bubba Chandler finally get the call to join the major leagues and Mick Abel make his Twins debut. In this week's edition, we will have a few new names join the list, including […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/28/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! It's a busy time in the sports calendar with the NFL about to get going and baseball pennant races heating up. It's also the time of the season when some teams are taking a look at some exciting young players who can be part of their future. Every game has plenty or […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 22 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success In 2025?

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! With the regular season quickly approaching the end, it is more important than ever to find league-winning starting pitchers to bolster our rotation. In this week's piece, we will highlight an emerging pitcher in the Bronx and a breakout in Kansas City who have emerged as top waiver wire options. Who should […]

Week 22 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Carson Williams, Jose A. Ferrer, Jordan Lawlar, Samuel Basallo, Nolan McLean, Dylan Beavers

September is around the corner, leaving about a month for fantasy managers to catch up in the standings. At RotoBaller HQ, we updated our top 100 hitter and pitcher list for Week 22 of the MLB season -- August 25th - August 31st to help you navigate the waiver wire. Below, you will find out where […]