Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 27)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 27, the final one of the 2025 MLB regular 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 […]

Ramon Laureano Fractures Finger, Out Through First Round of Playoffs

San Diego Padres outfielder Ramon Laureano (finger) fractured his right index finger and will be out through at least the first round of the playoffs, manager Mike Shildt told reporters. Laureano suffered the injury during a 3-1 defeat against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday, forcing him to exit after the second inning. The 31-year-old is […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Remains Away From the Team on Wednesday

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (illness) remains out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park. Tatis will miss his third straight game this week while dealing with some combination of the flu and COVID. The Padres are hoping to get him back for the […]

Top 200 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings - Eric Cross' September 2025 Update

The season might be winding down, but it's time to sneak in one final in-season dynasty rankings update before the regular season comes to a close. The 2025 season has been exciting with plenty of rankings movement, and that remains the case here in the season's final month. This will be the last Top 200 […]

Xander Bogaerts Reinstated and Starting on Tuesday

The San Diego Padres announced that they reinstated infielder Xander Bogaerts (foot) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and optioned infielder Will Wagner to the Arizona Complex League in a corresponding move. Bogaerts is making the start at shortstop and is batting second in his return to the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Likely to Miss Multiple Games

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (illness) is expected to sit out with an illness until later this week, according to president of baseball operations A.J. Preller. After Tatis missed the Padres' playoff-clinching win over the Brewers on Monday, Preller said that the team is testing him for multiple illness, including "influenza and Covid." […]

10 Non-Debuted Prospects Who Will Make A Fantasy Baseball Impact In 2026

We're wrapping up the fantasy baseball season, which means it's the perfect time to start looking forward to next season. One of the best ways to get an advantage in your league is by hitting on a big-time prospect. I wouldn't advise anyone to invest in too many prospects, but if you hit on one […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (9/23/2025)

We have 15 games this Tuesday in MLB. What better day for a home run article than "Dinger Tuesday?" With the NFL season full steam ahead, we finally have a break in the games. We have some favorable home run bets to discuss on this massive MLB slate. We will be looking to attack some […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Out Sick on Monday

Updating a previous report, San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (illness) is out of the lineup on Monday against the Milwaukee Brewers because of an illness, manager Mike Shildt told reporters. Ryan O'Hearn will take over in right field for Tatis, who has played in a personal-best 152 games this season. The 26-year-old has […]

Xander Bogaerts Won't be Activated on Monday

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (foot) is not expected to be activated in time for Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Padres were hopeful they'd get Bogaerts back for the series opener. Sadly, it looks like Bogaerts will need at least another day to get ready to play. He was able to go […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Gets Rare Day Off on Monday

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is out of the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. This is a rare off day for Tatis who hasn't sat out of a game since September 1. The Padres want to keep their key players rested and ready to go for the postseason. […]

2 Start Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 26 (2025)

Hello, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another Two-Start Pitchers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts article for Week 26 of 2025, from September 22 to September 28. We're in the homestretch, and the right two-start pitcher could take you to a championship win. Every week of the 2025 fantasy baseball season, this fantasy baseball […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 26)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 26 of the 2025 season. For every add, there is usually also a drop. For those unfamiliar, this is our weekly article examining players whom fantasy managers might consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who warrant a closer look. As we're into […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 26 (September 22 - September 28)

Welcome, everyone, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 26 of the 2025 season (September 22 - September 28). 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 […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (9/22/2025)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have only six teams on the slate for us tonight! With only a few places to choose from, we are going to get creative on this slate. With six teams, let's explore six home run possibilities, taking one from each team. I obviously don't recommend betting them all together, but each […]

Robert Suarez Secures 40th Save

San Diego Padres closer Robert Suarez collected his National League-leading 40th save in a 3-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. The 34-year-old right-hander slammed the door on the White Sox with a 1-2-3 ninth inning and struck out two to lock up the first 40-save season of his career. It was a […]

Nick Mariano's Week 25 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Baseball's home stretch is upon us! The third base coach is waving us around as we make a mad dash for the championship trophies, but we're not there yet. Some of you need power, others need speed, starts, saves, and so on! You've done […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 25 (September 15 - September 21)

Welcome, everyone, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 25 of the 2025 season (September 15- September 21). 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)

It is absolutely crunch time in every form of baseball right now, from real life teams fighting for a playoff spot to fake teams fighting in the fantasy finals. One save could be the difference between a trip to the real playoffs in real baseball or a trip to the bank (metaphorically, it's all Zelle, […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Starts From Ryan Weathers, Brandon Sproat, Nabil Crismatt

Welcome back to the "Are You For Real?" series as we dive into Week 25 of the 2025 fantasy baseball season. For those unfamiliar, this is a weekly column where we examine starting pitchers who had surprisingly strong starts over the past week and put them under the microscope to determine whether they're legitimate or […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 25 (September 15 - September 21)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 25 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of September 15 - September 21, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

Xander Bogaerts Expected to be Activated on Monday

San Diego Padres infielder Xander Bogaerts (foot) was scheduled to do an on-field workout on Friday. Sadly, that session was rained out, so Bogaerts return to the field will be pushed back slightly. Now, the plan is for Bogaerts to be activated from the injured list ahead of Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. He'll […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (9/19/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Just over a week remains in the Major League Baseball regular season, so there are only a few giant slates like Friday night's left before the offseason. With 12 games on Friday night under the lights, storylines and drama of some kind can be found in just about every matchup. Some teams […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (9/19/2025)

It is a typically large slate for this Friday, September 19, 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 […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 25 (September 15 - September 21)

As the fantasy season winds down, waiver wire pickups can make the difference between a championship and a disappointing finish. With slumps, injuries, and hot streaks shaking up lineups, now is the time to add players who can provide immediate production or long-term upside. Catchers and infielders like Gabriel Moreno and Eric Wagaman offer multi-position […]

Week 25 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Bubba Chandler, Jose A. Ferrer, Daylen Lile, Jason Alexander, Connelly Early

With only two weeks left in the MLB season, it's time to sort through the waiver wire and add players that could help you in that coveted fantasy baseball championship. At RotoBaller HQ, we updated our top 100 hitter and pitcher list for Week 25 of the MLB season -- September 15th - September 21st […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 25)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 25 of the 2025 season. For every add, there is usually also a drop. For those unfamiliar, this is our weekly article examining players whom fantasy managers might consider cutting from their teams and struggling players who warrant a closer look. We'll examine players […]

Joe Musgrove Throws Bullpen Session

San Diego Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove (elbow) threw an up-and-down bullpen session at Citi Field on Tuesday before the team's game against the New York Mets. Musgrove threw around 15 pitches in what amounted to a two-innings simulated game. The 32-year-old still has a ways to go, but he's hoping to be cleared to potentially […]

Nestor Cortes to Face Hitters on Friday

San Diego Padres left-hander Nestor Cortes (biceps) will face live hitters on Friday at the team's spring training facility in Arizona, according to Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Cortes has been cleared to take the next step after throwing a few bullpen sessions following his placement on the 15-day injured list on Sept. […]

Xander Bogaerts Could Return This Weekend

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (foot) worked out at the team's spring training facility in Arizona the last couple of days and could come off the 10-day injured list to rejoin the team this weekend for a series in Chicago against the White Sox, according to manager Mike Shildt. Bogaerts has been running, fielding, […]