Blake Treinen Strikes Out One in Fourth Rehab Appearance

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Blake Treinen (forearm) made his fourth rehab appearance at Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday. The right-hander faced three batters and threw eight pitches, all of which were strikes, and he struck one batter out while not allowing a hit or a walk. He's now allowed one earned run on just […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 17)

Welcome to the second half of the Major League season and the stretch run for Fantasy Baseball. Did you enjoy your little breather during the All-Star break? Well, now it's time to put the foot back on the gas pedal and hammer down for the final two and a half months of the season. The […]

Daniel Bard Has Retired

Veteran pitcher Daniel Bard has decided to retire after debuting back in 2009. The 40-year-old had recently signed on with the Mariners, but was placed on the 7-day injured list on July 8, according to the MiLB.com transactions page, retiring a little over a week later. After dealing with "the yips" for years and other […]

Jake Meyers Will Continue to Rehab in Houston

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers (calf) will continue to rehab in Houston, but is still expected to be out until sometime in early-to-mid August. The 29-year-old suffered a calf strain that's kept him out since July 9, which has put his career year on hold for now. The right-handed slugger was slashing .308/.369/.405 with three […]

Tyler Mahle Plays Catch on Friday

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Tyler Mahle (shoulder) played catch for the first time on Friday, a small but positive step in the right direction as he works his way back from a strained rotator cuff. The veteran righty is not eligible to return until mid-August, but with the Rangers just 3.5 games behind in the […]

Jeremy Pena Will Continue His Rehab in Florida

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (ribs), who is in the midst of working his way back from a small rib fracture and recently began light baseball activities, has traveled to the team's facility in Florida to continue a hitting, running, and throwing progression. The 27-year-old has been on the shelf since June 28, but was […]

Roki Sasaki Touching 90 MPH in Latest Bullpen Session

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki (shoulder) has been working his way back from a shoulder impingement, currently in the bullpen session phase of the progression, and was throwing up to 90 mph in recent sessions. The next step will be to face live hitters, and he still appears to be on track for a […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (July 18 - July 20)

It's time to shake off the All-Star break and gear up for the second half with our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 16 - Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20. This column provides readers with who is pitching, the opponent, and a confidence/startability score based on a plethora of metrics. Make sure you […]

Bubba Chandler Stumbles on Friday

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler took a step back in his most recent outing on Friday evening against Triple-A Nashville. In this outing, the top pitching prospect in the sport on MLB.com allowed eight hits and five earned runs across 3 2/3 innings. He served up two walks and allowed two home runs. […]

Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17 (2025)

We've got another edition of the Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball series for Week 17 as we continue the 2025 season into the summer months. Today's article examines injured players, including Tyler Mahle, Anthony Santander, and Lars Nootbaar, among others. With the 2025 fantasy baseball season starting to enter the dog days of summer, […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 17 - Redraft Leagues (2025)

With the MLB All-Star break this week, there wasn't much in terms of prospect call-ups. There are still several good prospects on the precipice of the majors ready to make a fantasy impact. Let's look at a few top prospects to stash for Week 17 of the fantasy baseball season.Be sure to check all of […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 17 (July 21 - July 27)

Happy Saturday, RotoBallers! I hope everyone enjoyed their All-Star break, but it's now time to get back to work. Although we don't have much data from this week due to the time off, several players remain on the waiver wire in many leagues. Our series about FAAB fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups continues as we head […]

Jefferson Rojas Makes Double-A Debut

Chicago Cubs infield prospect Jefferson Rojas made his Double-A debut on Friday evening against Birmingham. In this game, Rojas went 1-for-4 with a double. The Cubs officially promoted Rojas to Double-A Knoxville prior to Friday's game. The No. 63-ranked prospect in baseball spent the entire first half with High-A South Bend. Through 67 games, the […]

MLB DFS Picks Today: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings (7/19/25)

Welcome Back, Rotoballer! Thank heavens, baseball is back. I was going a bit stir crazy, not having much sports to watch during the week. But alas, we are back and better than ever after the break. Let's dive in and make some cash! We have a solid nine-game slate for us, but we do have […]

Jonah Tong Dominant Again on Friday

New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong enjoyed another dominant outing on Friday evening against Double-A New Hampshire. In this outing, the right-hander tossed 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball with two hits and two walks. He struck out seven. Since the start of June (40 innings), Tong has been one of the best […]

10 Fantasy Football Must-Have Draft Targets: Sleepers at Every Position for 2025

One of the best parts about playing fantasy football is finding potential sleepers in your draft. Whenever you hear one of your league mates exclaim, "Who?" immediately after your pick, you know you've done something right. There are sleepers available in drafts every year. If you correctly identify a few, it can be what propels […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 16 (2025)

We've reached the ceremonial mid-point of the Major League Baseball season at the All-Star break, but the fantasy season is already more than half over. The quick break is a good time to reset and evaluate your fantasy team's needs as you look to succeed down the stretch run and into the fantasy baseball playoffs, […]

Chas McCormick Activated from 10-Day Injured List

Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick (oblique) was activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday. In a corresponding move, the Astros optioned outfielder Kenedy Corona to Triple-A Sugar Land. McCormick was held out of action since late May. He made six appearances in the minor leagues during his rehab stint and held a .174/.240/.435 line […]

Luis Gil Throws 57 Pitches in Latest Rehab Outing

New York Yankees right-handed pitcher Luis Gil (lat) completed 57 pitches in his latest rehab outing with Double-A Somerset on Friday evening. In this outing, Gil was able to log 3 1/3 innings of two-run ball. He allowed two hits, two walks, and struck out seven. In his first rehab outing, Gil also tossed 3 […]

Jaroslav Halak Officially Announces Retirement

Goaltender Jaroslav Halak hasn't played in the NHL since the 2022-23 season, but he has only now made his retirement official. Halak began his career with the Montreal Canadiens in 2006-07 and played for seven teams over 17 seasons. He made 581 regular-season appearances, posting a 295-189-69 record, along with a 2.50 goals-against average, a […]

Zebby Matthews Reinstated, Starting on Saturday

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Zebby Matthews (shoulder) is slated to be reinstated from the 15-day injured list and start Saturday's contest against the Colorado Rockies. The right-hander has been held out of action since June due to a right shoulder strain. However, Matthews needed just one rehab start with Triple-A St. Paul to prove he […]

Drew Helleson Inks Two-Year Extension with Ducks

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Drew Helleson has landed a two-year, $2.2 million contract extension. The 24-year-old completed his entry-level contract with the 2024-25 campaign and was a restricted free agent who had filed for salary arbitration. Through his first 59 career games, Helleson has recorded 14 points (five goals, nine assists), 67 shots, 76 blocks, and […]

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 […]

Gabriel Vilardi Signs Six-Year, $45 Million Extension

Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi has inked a six-year, $45 million contract extension. The Kingston, Ontario native is receiving a huge pay increase after previously being on a two-year, $6.88 million deal. Vilardi has fully earned it, as the 25-year-old has notched 97 points (27 goals, 34 assists) in 118 contests since arriving in Winnipeg […]

4 Fantasy Football Outlooks for Aging Workhorse Running Backs in 2025 - Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, Christian McCaffrey, Alvin Kamara

From 2016 to 2018, we saw four superstar running backs enter the league who changed fantasy football forever. The first was Derrick Henry, who took a while to get going before establishing himself as a generational talent. Christian McCaffrey and Alvin Kamara were up next, and almost immediately became fantasy stars, while Saquon Barkley finished […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 17)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 17 of the 2025 MLB 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 and isolated power (ISO). You will also find […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (7/19/2025)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! It's great to have baseball back after the All-Star break earlier this week, and on Saturday, most of the action is under the lights as baseball gets back in the swing of a busy summer. With the trade deadline and playoff race just around the corner, it's great to have baseball back […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Samuel Basallo, Dylan Beavers, C.J. Kayfus

As we enter the second half, there are many prospects knocking on the MLB door who could make a significant impact when they get the call. During the first half of the season, Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz and Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson were among the few who did. In this piece, we […]

Closers and Saves Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Report for Week 17 (2025)

With a very polarizing All-Star Game and a predictable but still kind of strange Home Run Derby behind us, the next official baseball holiday will be the trade deadline on July 31. As always, the deadline is sure to turn some bullpens on their heads, but at least for now, we can pretend we have […]