JP Sears to Start on Wednesday

San Diego Padres left-hander JP Sears will start against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. The Padres acquired Sears from the Athletics at the July 31 trade deadline, but after he gave up five earned runs on 10 hits over five innings in his debut on Aug. 4, they optioned […]

Jackson Merrill Not in Tuesday's Lineup

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (ankle) is not in the lineup on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants. Ramon Laureano will take over in center field and hit sixth versus Giants right-hander Kai-Wei Teng, while Gavin Sheets will play left and bat seventh. This is the second straight night off for Merrill, who rolled […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/19/25)

Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! The playoff picture is starting to come into clearer focus, and we have some epic matchups on tap for the entire week. Tonight's DFS slate is all about the Dodgers in Coors again, as they already have an IRT approaching an incredible 7.5 runs against Austin Gomber. We have 10 games to […]

Jackson Merrill Starting on the Bench on Monday

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (ankle) is not in the team's starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the division-rival San Francisco Giants at Petco Park. Bryce Johnson will make the start in center field and will bat ninth against Giants left-hander Robbie Ray. Merrill initially tweaked his left ankle coming out of the […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 21 (August 18 - August 24)

Welcome, everyone, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 21 of the 2025 season (August 18 - August 24). 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 […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 21 (August 18 - August 24)

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! With another week of MLB action in the books, it's time to place some more FAAB bids. If you missed out on one of the "new" closers following the wild trade deadline, don't fret, because we have a potential league-winner available in 60% of leagues. On the hitting side, we saw the […]

Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 21 (August 18 - August 24)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 21 of the 2025 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of August 18 - August 24, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Spencer Jones, Mick Abel, Dylan Beavers

Fantasy managers have seen many high-end prospects get the call to the major leagues and make an immediate impact this season. For example, several top pitchers like Chase Burns have flashed high strike potential while Nick Kurtz has shown elite power production. In this piece, we will look at a top prospect who recently earned […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/18/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! It's time to start the new work week with a full slate of new series as Major League Baseball continues a busy month of August. Both FanDuel and DraftKings split the 12 games on the schedule for under the lights into two slates. Four games are on the early slate, starting just […]

Jackson Merrill Nursing Sore Ankle

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (ankle) left Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Dodgers in the fourth inning due to a sore ankle, reports Bob Scanlan of Bally Sports San Diego. He twisted his left ankle while running out of the box during Saturday's game, and it ultimately didn't heal to a point where the […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 20 (August 18 - August 24)

The season might be winding down, but our coverage of fantasy baseball remains among the best in the industry! I've been recommending hitters to stream off the wire all season long, and I'm not about to stop now, when it matters the most! Our hitter streamers fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify hitters […]

2 Start Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 21 (2025)

Hello, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another Two-Start Pitchers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts article for Week 21 of 2025, from August 18 to August 24. While rotations have settled down a bit, aftershocks from the trade deadline complicate the streaming landscape. Every week of the 2025 fantasy baseball season, this fantasy baseball […]

When Is Dylan Beavers Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 21 Update)

Prior to their contest on Saturday evening against the Houston Astros, the Baltimore Orioles opted to promote their top outfield prospect Dylan Beavers. During the minor league regular season, Beavers has been one of the most productive outfield hitters at the Triple-A level and was finally rewarded with a long-awaited promotion. Should fantasy managers look […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 21 - Redraft Leagues (2025)

It's August 15, which means that we're 45 days away from the end of the MLB regular season. Teams can now call up their top prospects while maintaining their prospect eligibility going into next season (presuming they don't allow them to go over the at-bats or innings-pitched threshold). I expect (and am hopeful) that we'll […]

Michael King Hopeful to Return by Late August

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (knee) was recently placed back on the injured list. King made only one start in his return from a shoulder injury before heading back to the shelf. The right-hander said that his left knee has been bothering him for a few weeks. That being said, it's probably best […]

Randy Vasquez Recalled, Pitching on Friday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Randy Vasquez was recalled from Triple-A El Paso on Thursday. He'll take the roster spot of Michael King (knee) who was placed on the 15-day injured list. Vasquez hasn't pitched in the MLB since he allowed five runs in a short four-inning outing on August 3. He figures to start […]

Michael King Heading to 15-Day Injured List

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (knee) has been placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Aug. 11. Well, this is frustrating, as King was only able to make one start in the rotation before heading back to the injured list. He was prviously out since May due to a right-shoulder injury. At […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Bryan Abreu, Luke Keaschall, Owen Caissie, Chase Burns, Samuel Basallo

While fantasy football drafts are in full swing, there is still plenty of baseball to be played. The MLB regular season has about six weeks left, and it's time to make that final push to end the season on a high note. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball advice and have […]

Week 20 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Luke Keaschall, Colson Montgomery, Zebby Matthews, Jakob Marsee, Samuel Basallo

The MLB season continues to fly by, and incredibly, we will already be entering the middle of August. It may be the heart of the fantasy football draft season to some, but there is still plenty of baseball left to be played. At RotoBaller HQ, we prepare you for another week of the waiver wire and […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (8/12/25)

It was a successful Monday, as a lot of our RotoBaller crew's top plays and stacks hit. My full fade of Garrett Crochet also paid off yesterday, as the big lefty had trouble with Houston's all-righty lineup. Tonight, we get a 12-game Tuesday slate, which will feature some new matchups to explore. Make sure to […]

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 […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Tuesday 8/12/2025)

We're back in action with NRFIs and YRFIs for a loaded Tuesday slate in MLB. We again fell flat with a 2-3 record on Saturday, but we continue to pick our spots right with YRFIs. The ultimate goal is to turn a profit by identifying favorable odds, though predicting first-inning outcomes is no easy task. We'll […]

Robert Suarez Locks Up 33rd Save Monday

San Diego Padres relief pitcher Robert Suarez picked up his 33rd save of the season in Monday's 4-1 win over the Giants. Suarez entered the game to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning up by three and delivered a 1-2-3 effort with no strikeouts. The 34-year-old leads baseball in saves and has a 3.22 […]

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 […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 20 - Redraft Leagues (2025)

August 15- mark it down on your calendars. That's the day when teams can call up prospects and not risk them losing prospect eligibility going into next season. This keeps them eligible to earn their teams a PPI draft pick if they win Rookie of the Year in 2026. If their team has waited this […]

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 […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Spencer Jones, Dylan Beavers, Robby Snelling

During the first half of the fantasy baseball season, managers saw several high-upside prospects earn the call to the big leagues. Many of these prospects made significant impacts such as Nick Kurtz of the Athletics and Jacob Misiorowski of the Brewers. In this piece, we will look at two of the top hitters and a […]

Ethan Salas Cleared to Resume Baseball Activities

San Diego Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas (back) has been cleared to resume baseball activities. The Padres' top-ranked prospect hasn't played in a game since April 17 due to a stress reaction in his back. The 19-year-old played in only 10 games at Double-A San Antonio before succumbing to injury, going 6-for-32 (.188) with a […]

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 […]