With the Pittsburgh Pirates off to a disappointing start in 2025 and manager Derek Shelton getting fired, a lot of rumors have swirled regarding a potential Paul Skenes trade. Now, fans might want to pump the brakes, especially after one Pirates source said “No chance, no way, no how."

Washington Nationals fans will have to wait a little longer to see the debut of Robert Hassell III after the game on Wednesday was postponed.

The first half of the MLB season will be here before we know it, and it's time to begin scouting the waiver wire for potential pickups to boost your fantasy teams. At RotoBaller HQ, we rank who to prioritize in free agency with our mid-week waiver rankings for Week 8-- May 19 through May 25 to help fantasy managers in leagues that allow daily moves.