Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 6 (2025)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to yet another installment of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 6 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we list the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players worth stashing in your leagues, including names like Jazz Chisholm Jr., Colton Cowser, Justin Martinez, and more. […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/6/25)

Knicks! Knicks! Knicks! Sorry, I know this is a baseball article, but I'm still so pumped from their win in Boston last night (for full details on my excitement, check out the RotoBaller Discord NBA channels. Anyway, to business. We have a full 12-game slate tonight in MLB, and a slew of different ways to […]

Jackson Merrill Now Set To Return On Tuesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (hamstring) has been traveling on Monday and is believed to have arrived in New York only a short while ago, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune's Kevin Acee. The plan is for Merrill to come off the 10-day injured list and play in the second game of the series […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/5/2025)

We've got a smaller slate of MLB action on Monday with 10 games on the schedule, so we have to dig a little deeper to find value in today's home run prop picks. Today's hitters include Pete Alonso, Matt Olson, Lawrence Butler, Manny Machado, and Mookie Betts. Each of these players has 30+ home run […]

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

We're back with another fresh set of NRFI bets and predictions here at RotoBaller. Monday brings us a rather sizeable 10-game slate from which to choose our wagers. We don't have too many star pitchers on the mound today, but we do have at least four spots that I think are worth targeting for NRFIs […]

Nick Mariano's Week 6 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. May is here, which means you should have a solid idea of where your team stands in the grand scheme of things. Identified strengths and weaknesses should be strategized around, which informs how you're attacking waivers. Good management comes from resource allocation, and fantasy […]

Xander Bogaerts Knocks In Three Runs

San Diego Padres infielder Xander Bogaerts is off to a slow start this season, but he put together a nice game on Sunday. Bogaerts opened up the scoring in the first inning with a RBI single. He would drive in two more runs with a double in the second frame. This was a surprising productive […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6 (May 5 - May 11)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 6 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of May 5 - May 11, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

Outfield Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 6 (2025)

On this page, you'll read my Week 6 fantasy baseball outfielder waiver wire pickups, which target games from May 5 to May 11 of the 2025 MLB season. This week, the Colorado Rockies are the main highlights, with three players on this list, including Michael Toglia, Jordan Beck, and Mickey Moniak. The recommendations included in […]

Infield Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6 (1B, 2B, 3B, SS) - May 5 to May 11

Hello RotoBallers, and welcome back to the weekly Infield Waiver Wire Adds series. For those of you just joining us, this column runs every Sunday morning to give you some inspiration before scoping out your league’s player pool for new talent at the infield positions. Finding the right player to add isn’t always easy, and […]

Fantasy Baseball Week 6 Injury Report - Updates on Jazz Chisholm Jr., Jose Ramirez, George Kirby, Yordan Alvarez, Corbin Burnes, and more

Welcome, RotoBallers, to my fantasy baseball injury report for May 4. Every week, we look back at the major injury developments in baseball and look ahead at what might transpire. Today, we examine recent injuries and updates for Jazz Chisholm Jr., Jose Ramirez, George Kirby, Yordan Alvarez, Corbin Burnes, and more. Injuries are an unfortunate part of […]

Points League Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6 (May 5 - May 11)

What's up, RotoBallers! Welcome to Week 6 of our weekly column for starting pitchers to target that are owned in less than 50 percent of leagues (according to Yahoo). Thus far, we've been hitting at a solid rate; however, if you missed any of the previous weeks' action, you can always check out our in-season […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (5/04/25)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another DFS breakdown. In this piece, we will analyze the top pitchers, hitters, and stacks to target for Sunday's MLB slate. We have a full slate of action this afternoon, so we have several options to target. I will highlight the New York Mets, who have a favorable matchup against the St. […]

Two-Start Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts for Week 6 (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers! We're back with another two-start pitchers - fantasy baseball waiver wire streamers and starts article for Week 6 of 2025, from May 5 to May 11. Several rotations turn over this week, meaning we'll see an interesting crop of two-start pitchers. Each week of the 2025 fantasy baseball season, this fantasy baseball waiver wire […]

MLB DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel Expert Daily Fantasy Baseball Picks For Today (5/5/25)

Happy Monday, RotoBallers! My name is Brandon! You can find me and my work with the NHL and soccer teams, respectively! Tonight, we have an eight-game slate, and the currently live top-3 highest implied team totals are: Kansas City with 5.0, St. Louis with 4.8, and New York Mets with 4.7. This article will provide […]

Manny Machado Cranks Third Home Run

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk, and a strikeout in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 32-year-old gave the Friars their first run of the game when he took Pirates pitcher Bailey Falter deep in the top of the seventh inning, spoiling his bid […]

Jake Cronenworth Could Return Next Weekend

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth (rib) is expected to return to action next weekend, potentially Friday against the Rockies. The left-handed hitter has been taking live at-bats at the team's spring training complex in Arizona and will likely complete a short rehab assignment this upcoming week, although no particular destination has been reported […]

Jackson Merrill To Rehab At Double-A, Expected To Return Monday

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (hamstring) will join Double-A San Antonio for what is expected to be a two-game rehab assignment on Saturday and Sunday. The 22-year-old is expected to rejoin the big league club on Monday against the Yankees, assuming he has no setbacks. The 2024 All-Star was off to a great start […]

Padres Promote Luis Campusano To Major Leagues

The San Diego Padres are promoting catcher Luis Campusano to the major leagues. In a corresponding move, the Padres are optioning infielder/outfielder Connor Joe to Triple-A El Paso. Campusano has spent the first month of the season with Triple-A. The backstop has performed quite well, posting a strong .322/.445/.598 slash line with four doubles, one […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. In Saturday's Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (forearm) is in the starting nine for Saturday's contest against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Tatis was removed from Friday's game after being hit by a pitch. Following the game, the superstar outfielder underwent X-rays but was able to escape the incident with just a bruise. As a result, Tatis […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Starting Pitchers Delivering Elite Results

So much of the early part of the season is spent attempting to determine which breakouts (and busts) are real and which players are bound to regress to their mean. A careful approach would be to avoid reading too much into only five weeks of production, when the season still has four months to go. […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative On Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Forearm

Updating a previous report, the San Diego Padres announced that initial X-rays came back negative on outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (forearm) after he was hit by a Mitch Keller pitch and exited Friday's series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Tatis has been diagnosed with a left-forearm contusion and is receiving treatment. It […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Exits Early On Friday After Hit-By-Pitch

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (forearm) was forced to exit early during Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 26-year-old was hit in the forearm by a pitch from Mitch Keller in the third inning. Tatis appeared to be obvious pain and was immediately removed from the game. The assumption is that Tatis […]

Jackson Merrill "Towards The Finish Line" Of His Rehab

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (hamstring) is "towards the finish line" of his rehab, according to manager Mike Shildt. Merrill has spent a couple days at the team's spring training complex in Arizona this week taking live at-bats, and it's unclear if he'll require a minor-league rehab assignment before being activated from the 10-day […]

Jake Cronenworth Cleared For Live At-Bats

San Diego Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth (rib) has been cleared for all baseball activities and was sent to the team's spring training complex in Arizona for live at-bats, starting on Thursday, May 1. Cronenworth's non-displaced right-rib fracture won't fully heal for another few weeks, but he could return from the 10-day injured list before […]

Brandon Lockridge Back From Injured List, Tirso Ornelas Optioned

The San Diego Padres announced on Friday that they reinstated outfielder Brandon Lockridge (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list and optioned outfield prospect Tirso Ornelas to Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Lockridge didn't require a minor-league rehab assignment despite being out since mid-April with a strained left hamstring. The 28-year-od is not in […]

H2H Points Leagues Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Freddie Freeman, Teoscar Hernandez, Jarren Duran, Emmanuel Clase, more

We're headed into another week of exciting MLB action, and the fantasy baseball season is starting to heat up. Below is another edition of Nick Mariano's updated H2H points league fantasy baseball rankings and tiers heading into Week 6 of the 2025 season. Some hot prospects are starting to emerge, but there are plenty of […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Targets - Buy/Sell for Week 6 (2025)

The best way to upgrade your fantasy team at this point in the season is by trading. Buying low on players who might be struggling could go a long way for your team in the coming weeks. On the other hand, trading away players who might be on heaters at the plate could work out […]

Saves+Holds Fantasy Baseball Rankings (SV+HLD) for Relief Pitchers - May Updates (2025)

Welcome back for an updated look at our Top 150 Saves+Holds fantasy baseball rankings for relief pitchers with just over a month in the books. We're taking all of the stats through the end of April and putting them under a microscope to best gameplan our approach moving forward. We know that most fantasy baseball […]

Projecting Rest of Season Top 10 Starting Pitchers in 2025 Fantasy Baseball (Week 5)

Welcome back to the Week 5 edition of our Top 10 Starting Pitchers series for fantasy baseball and the 2025 season. Starting pitching is important to focus on in fantasy baseball as it can be the foundation of your roster, helping you be more consistent on a week-to-week basis. Some pitchers coming into this season […]