Michael King Throwing Three-Inning Simulated Game

San Diego Padres right-hander Michael King (shoulder) is expected to throw three "innings" during a simulated game on Monday at Petco Park before the series opener against the New York Mets that he is treating as normal as possible in terms of a start day, according to Annie Heilbrunn. King is getting his arm stretched […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who to Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 18)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 18 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 […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/28/2025)

We have a full slate of MLB action today, which is less common for a Monday, so I'm excited to dive into several spots for value on home run props. Today's hitters include Brent Rooker, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Francisco Lindor, Gleyber Torres, Adolis Garcia, and Willy Adames.  Each player featured on today's page either has […]

Nick Mariano's Week 18 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. The end of July is nigh, which means trade deadline chaos is upon us! Be sure to keep abreast of the latest news there with our trade deadline tracker, which will get you my fantasy impact thoughts on the moves being made. As a […]

2 Start Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Streamers for Week 18 (2025)

Hi, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another Two-Start Pitchers - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Streamers and Starts article for Week 18 of 2025, from July 28 to August 3. This is the last week before the trade deadline reshapes the fantasy baseball landscape, so it is the perfect time to grab a two-start streamer at good […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 18 (July 28 - August 3)

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! This week will spotlight many post-hype prospects that were likely dropped in your league due to their rough start. However, they have begun to turn the corner and are emerging as potential league-winners. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups continues as we head into Week 18 of the 2025 MLB […]

When Is Logan Henderson Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 18 Update)

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitching prospect Logan Henderson has already received a taste of the majors and flashed immense upside. However, due to the depth in the Milwaukee rotation, the young right-hander was eventually sent back to Triple-A. Henderson has looked just as sharp since returning to the top level of the minor leagues and appears […]

When Is Bubba Chandler Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 18 Update)

Pittsburgh Pirates Bubba Chandler has been a popular stash candidate throughout the first half of the regular season, but he has yet to earn the call to join the MLB roster. However, the right-hander is coming off a strong outing at Triple-A and could be in the mix to join Pittsburgh shortly after the trade […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/26/2025)

With the All-Star break behind us and the MLB Trade Deadline just ahead, Saturday is set to be another glorious summer day of action from the diamonds with all 30 MLB teams on the schedule and even a doubleheader giving us a bonus matchup and a total of 16 games on the slate. With so […]

Michael King Throwing Simulated Game on Monday

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Michael King (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a simulated game on Monday. This is good news as the right-hander has been sidelined since mid-May due to a nerve issue in his shoulder. The expectation is that King will go on a rehab assignment, assuming his simulated game goes well. Barring […]

When Is Andrew Painter Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 18 Update)

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitching prospect Andrew Painter has been on the verge of making his MLB debut over the past few weeks, but has yet to earn the call. However, the former first-round pick is coming off a strong start and could be on track to make his next start in the big leagues. Should […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/25/25)

Happy Friday, RotoBallers! Trade season is officially underway as the first domino fell last night. The Seattle Mariners acquired Josh Naylor from the Arizona Diamondbacks for two minor league pitchers, and it's been noted that the Arizona fire sale has started. More trades could come at any time, so stay vigilant when setting lineups. I […]

Eric Cross' Top 100 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (July 2025)

We've reached the All-Star break and all the excitement that comes with it. In addition to the All-Star Game, Futures game, and Home Run Derby, we also have the Major League Baseball 2025 draft kicking off today (July 13), which will bring a whole new batch of prospects added to my August prospect rankings. But […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Kirby Yates, Brice Matthews, Matt Shaw, Luke Keaschall, Spencer Arrighetti, Andrew Painter, Francisco Alvarez

The MLB trade deadline is next Thursday, and we could see an influx of veterans and prospects on the move by then. It's an exciting time for baseball with all the trade rumors and potentially more prospects getting the call to the big leagues. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire rankings […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/24/25)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! After a busy week following the All-Star break, Major League Baseball has a lighter schedule on Thursday. After one afternoon contest, four games are on tap for under the lights as new series get underway for the weekend. Even though there aren't as many matchups, the four games on the board are […]

Robert Suarez a Potential Trade Chip for Padres

With the July 31 deadline nearing, the San Diego Padres could use closer Robert Suarez as a trade chip to improve other aspects of their roster, Jeff Passan of ESPN reports. Suarez would be a significant in-season loss for the Padres' bullpen, as the 34-year-old right-hander leads the majors in saves (29) and is coming […]

Padres Listening to Offers on Dylan Cease

The New York Post's Jon Heyman reports that the San Diego Padres are listening to offers on right-hander Dylan Cease, with the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox among the teams believed to have checked in on Cease. The Padres are currently in the third National League wild-card spot, […]

Marcell Ozuna Drawing Interest From Padres

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna is drawing serious interest from the San Diego Padres, Hector Gomez reports. Trade talks between the two teams "have intensified," according to Gomez, who adds that the Braves would receive right-handers Francis Pena and Ryan Bergert in exchange for Ozuna. It's no surprise that the out-of-contention Braves may part […]

Mid-Season Fantasy Baseball Third Base Dynasty Rankings, Prospect Rankings, Buys, and Sells (2025)

After being down for several years, the hot corner has been heating up for the last year or two, and that has continued here in 2025. We've seen breakouts from Junior Caminero, Addison Barger, Maikel Garcia, and others, while also having some notable performances from veterans like Alex Bregman and Eugenio Suarez. At the same […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Closer Handcuffs and Waiver Wire Pickups Worth Stashing for Week 17 (2025)

We are less than 10 days away from the Major League Baseball trade deadline, so if you have not been stashing potential closers for fantasy baseball, now is the time to start! Last year, closer-relevant players like Carlos Estevez, Tanner Scott, Gregory Soto, Lucas Erceg, Ryne Stanek, and Seranthony Dominguez were all traded near the […]

Week 17 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Luis Gil, Spencer Arrighetti, Noelvi Marte, Colt Keith, Tyler Freeman, Joe Boyle, Andrew Painter

The second half of the 2025 MLB season began on Friday, and remarkably, it is already 20 days into July. With the MLB Trade Deadline approaching, some big names could be on the move as teams stockpile talent for that playoff push. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball advice with our […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Risers, Fallers, and Buys/Sells - Chris Clegg's Outlooks for Week 17

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to my dynasty fantasy baseball risers, fallers, and buys/sells for Week 17 of the 2025 MLB season. As June 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. Today's dynasty article […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/22/25)

While all 30 teams are in action tonight, just 20 of those will be available on the 10-game main slate on FanDuel and DraftKings. Sometimes in life, less is more! For a fantasy analyst, fewer games to break down early in the morning is not always a bad thing! There is no shortage of ace […]

Ethan Salas Progressing Slowly, Return Timetable Uncertain

San Diego Padres catching prospect Ethan Salas (back), who was diagnosed in May with a stress reaction in his lower back, is healing slower than expected, and it's unclear when he'll be able to return to action. The Padres' second-ranked prospect (MLB No. 22) has not played in a game since April 17, and it is looking […]

Stephen Kolek to Start in Miami on Tuesday

San Diego Padres right-hander Stephen Kolek will be activated to start on Tuesday against the hosting Miami Marlins, according to MLB.com's AJ Cassavell. Kolek is on the team's taxi squad in Miami. The 28-year-old will be called up from Triple-A El Paso to re-enter SD's starting rotation for at least one start against the Fish. […]

Jackson Merrill Back From Illness

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (illness) is starting in center field and is batting sixth on Monday in the series opener in Miami against the Marlins and right-hander Eury Perez. Merrill was under the weather on Sunday and was scratched from the starting lineup in the series finale against the Washington Nationals, but he's […]

4 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Kyle Stowers, Quinn Priester, Rafael Devers, Yu Darvish

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 17 of the 2025 season! Today, I'll look at Kyle Stowers, Quinn Priester, Rafael Devers, and Yu Darvish. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller is here […]

Nick Mariano's Week 17 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. With roughly 100 games of the 2025 MLB season in the history books, how are your fantasy teams shaping up? This is no time to stick your head in the sand regarding team needs, especially with the real and fantasy trade deadlines approaching. Whether […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/21/25)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! After the All-Star break last week, teams do not need an off-day just yet, so all 30 are in action on Monday night. The work week starts with a full fantasy baseball slate. Five of the games start just before 7:00 PM ET, setting up a nice turbo slate, and the other […]

NRFI Betting Today - No Runs First Inning Best MLB Picks and Odds (Monday 7/21/2025)

Coming off a 4-0 sweep on Friday, I'm back with four more first-inning bets and perhaps just a bit more confidence after nailing Friday's picks! No YRFIs today; we're rolling with all NRFIs! We had a few spots where one pitcher was in a great matchup, but the other team's pitcher was in such a […]