
Top Fantasy Baseball Closer Handcuffs and Waiver Wire Pickups Worth Stashing for Week 11 (2025)
It seems that many of you are as thirsty as I am for finding every last save we can on the waiver wire, so we are bringing back the closer handcuff and waiver wire stashes for another week! I will try to avoid highlighting all the same pitchers as last week and make sure to […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 11 (2025)
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to yet another installment of the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we head into Week 11 of the 2025 MLB season. Today, we list the top 25 high-profile injured MLB players rostered in less than 65% of leagues worth stashing in your leagues, including names like Brandon Woodruff, […]

Leodalis De Vries Homers, Gets on Base Four Times on Tuesday
San Diego Padres shortstop prospect Leodalis De Vries went 2-for-3 on Tuesday for High-A Fort Wayne, including a home run, three RBI, and two runs scored. The 18-year-old also walked once and was hit by a pitch. The Padres' top-ranked prospect is hitting .261 with five home runs and six stolen bases for the TinCaps […]

Luis Arraez With a Multi-Hit Game on Tuesday
San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez went 3-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI, and four runs scored in Tuesday's 11-1 win over the Dodgers. Arraez's slash line in 2025 now sits at .281/.314/.405 with three home runs, 25 RBI, three stolen bases, and 31 runs scored. Arraez is a career .319 hitter and a three-time […]

Projecting Rest of Season Top 10 Hitters in 2025 Fantasy Baseball (Week 11)
The fantasy baseball season is about one month from the MLB All-Star Game, which means we have officially turned the corner from "early season" to "dog days of summer." What we see now with players might just be what we get when it comes to the hitters on our fantasy baseball rosters. Adjusting to this […]

Projecting Rest of Season Top 10 Closers in 2025 Fantasy Baseball (Week 11)
It has been frustrating to own certain closers in fantasy this season. A few that come to mind are St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley, Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias, and Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Ryan Pressly. All three relievers started the season with high expectations, but all three have struggled on the mound in […]

Manny Machado Extends Hitting Streak, Drives in Five Against Dodgers
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado powered the offense with five RBI in Tuesday's 11-1 rout of the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers. The 32-year-old went 3-for-5 with one run scored, marking his fifth multi-hit game in his last eight contests. Machado also extended his hitting streak to eight games and is slugging a scorching […]

Dylan Cease Whiffs Season-High 11 in Win
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Dylan Cease blanked the Los Angeles Dodgers over seven innings of work in his team's 11-1 home win on Tuesday. The veteran allowed three hits and notched a season-high in walks (five) and strikeouts (11). Cease was a little wild in this one, though; he also generated 24 whiffs for […]

Andrew Painter - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 11)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-team leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitching prospect Andrew Painter should continue to be viewed as a top stash option. After recovering from Tommy John and missing the entirety of the 2023 and 2024 seasons, Painter has returned to the bump this season and is fast approaching his MLB […]

Zebby Matthews - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 11)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Zebby Matthews was one of the most interesting pitching prospects coming into this season and delivered solid outings before going down with a shoulder injury. Matthews has not been particularly impressive in his two major league stints so far, but his minor league success and […]

Quinn Mathews - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 11)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: St. Louis Cardinals pitching prospect Quinn Mathews was a popular name in this column during the opening month of the campaign, but suffered a shoulder injury. However, Mathews is back in action and remains on a trach to reach the majors this season. In his […]

Carson Whisenhunt - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 11)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 14-team leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: San Francisco Giants left-handed pitching prospect Carson Whisenhunt continues to impress at Triple-A and is quickly approaching his MLB debut. The top-ranked prospect in the system opened the campaign by earning his second look at Triple-A. In 2024, Whisenhunt made his Triple-A debut but struggled, logging […]

Chase Burns - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 11)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ team leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: The Reds selected the hard-throwing right-hander, Chase Burns, with the second pick in last year's MLB Draft out of Wake Forest. The Reds opted for the 22-year-old to make his professional debut at the start of this season, and not during the final months of […]

Noah Cameron - Prospects Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Breakouts (Week 11)
BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 50% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Noah Cameron is 2-1 with a 0.85 ERA in 31 2/3 innings pitched, but his roster rate suggests fantasy managers aren't buying it. His .148 BABIP, 99.1 percent strand rate, and 5.1 percent HR/FB all scream negative regression, while his 16 percent K% […]

Roman Anthony - Prospects Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Breakouts (Week 11)
BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 60% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Prior to their contest against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday evening, the Boston Red Sox promoted their top prospect (and the top prospect in baseball), outfielder Roman Anthony. In a corresponding move, the Red Sox placed outfielder Wilyer Abreu (oblique) on the 10-day injured […]

Lance McCullers Jr. - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 11)
BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 35% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Welcome back, Lance McCullers Jr.! This guy had his fair share of injuries over the years and has not pitched in MLB since 2022. A once very promising arm for the Astros has built his way back and produced back-to-back quality starts while […]

Christian Encarnacion-Strand - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 11)
BALLER MOVE: Add in 12-team leagues ROSTERED IN: 20% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After missing the last month and a half with a back issue, Christian Encarnacion-Strand was activated from the IL on Friday and inserted back into the Cincinnati starting lineup at first base. Encarnacion-Strand was hitting well on his rehab assignment, slashing .318/.400/.636 with […]

Jacob Misiorowski - Prospects Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Breakouts (Week 11)
BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues ROSTERED IN: 15% of Leagues ANALYSIS: On Tuesday, the Milwaukee Brewers announced they are promoting their top pitching prospect, right-hander Jacob Misiorowski, to the major leagues. Misiorowski is currently considered the No. 4-ranked prospect in the system and the No. 71-best in the sport on MLB.com. The hard-throwing pitcher is […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Risers, Fallers, and Buys/Sells - Chris Clegg's Outlooks for Week 11
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my dynasty fantasy baseball risers, fallers, and buys/sells for Week 9 of the 2025 MLB season. As May comes to a close, sample sizes have begun to stabilize, and there is less noise in the samples. Prospects are getting the call to majors, and there is plenty to discuss. Roman Reigns! Today's […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/10/25)
The MLB season is in full swing (pun intended), and we have some fun matchups beginning around the league on this Tuesday slate. There is a bevy of pitchers to choose from in all price ranges, and DraftKings seemingly forgot to price Giants players for Coors Field (more on that later). We've seen some solid […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Tuesday 6/10/2025)
We've got a full slate with 15 games on Tuesday, so there are plenty of favorable spots to choose from to bring you my best NRFI bets today and bonus bets. The goal is to go 4-0 on our NRFI picks, which range from -120 to -130 odds today. There are a few intriguing spots […]

Saves+Holds Fantasy Baseball Rankings (SV+HLD) for Relief Pitchers - June Updates (2025)
We're in June's batter's box, and so it's time for an updated look at our Top 150 Saves+Holds fantasy baseball rankings for relief pitchers with over two months of action to pick apart. Let's examine the year thus far, with a focus on the last 30 days (L30), to identify some key trends. Closers dominate […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 11)
Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 11 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 […]

Michael King Remains in "Holding Pattern"
San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King (shoulder) is continuing to rest and gather information about his shoulder injury, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. "We're just in a holding pattern to see what it is and the best way to treat it, if there is a better way to treat it outside of just the […]

When Will Shane McClanahan, Logan Gilbert, Michael King Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update
There are plenty of superstars who currently find themselves on the injured list. Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has been out since early May due to a hand fracture, Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene landed back on the IL after re-aggravating his groin, and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow hasn't pitched since the end of April. Three more […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (6/9/25)
Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Major League Baseball gets back to work this Monday with an excellent nine-game main slate on both DraftKings and FanDuel. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Each of the nine games is the first game of a new series to start the week, with some great matchups, including an in-state […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Monday 6/9/2025)
Monday's eight-game slate brings us another opportunity to find some scoreless first frames and try to cash more NRFI bets. It's a smaller slate and therefore a bit more challenging to find at least four NRFI targets, but I've got my top spots lined up and ready to go. The best part about today's bets […]

Week 11 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Ronny Mauricio, Roman Anthony, Jacob Misiorowski
The MLB season continues to heat up as we are starting to see some of the top prospects get called up to the show. Plenty of opportunities exist this week for fantasy managers to add a top prospect, replace an injured player, or even a player on a hot streak. At RotoBaller HQ, we provide […]

Manny Machado's Home Run Leads Padres to Victory
San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado accounted for all of the scoring in the club's 1-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Machado broke a scoreless tie in the top of the seventh inning with a 425-foot solo shot off Brewers left-hander Rob Zastryzny. The 33-year-old also drew a walk during a 1-for-3 […]

Roman Anthony - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Waiver Wire Stashes (Week 11)
BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues CALL-UP ETA: June ANALYSIS: Do the Red Sox hate Roman Anthony? I'm sure they love their prized top prospect, but there are fewer and fewer logical reasons for Anthony to still be in Triple-A. Roman Anthony with a CLUTCH moonshot: 428 ft 110.5 mph MLB's No. 1 prospect (@RedSox) drills […]