Angel Martinez Not Ready to Return on Sunday With Bruised Foot
Cleveland Guardians outfielder Angel Martinez (foot) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field, according to MLB.com. Daniel Schneemann is starting in center field for Cleveland and will bat fifth against Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (groin), who is making his return from the injured list. […]
Xander Bogaerts Returns on Sunday After Being Hit by a Pitch
San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts (head) is back in the starting lineup on Sunday and is batting cleanup for the Padres against the hosting Baltimore Orioles and left-hander Trevor Rogers, per MLB.com. Bogaerts was pulled from Saturday's win early at Camden Yards after he was hit by a pitch in the head. Thankfully, he […]
Fantasy Baseball Hitter Pickups: Week 12
The weather is starting to heat up as we hit the middle of June, and so are some bats that are widely available in fantasy baseball leagues. With over a third of the baseball season in the books, we have young players emerging, veterans getting new life on different teams, and a whole bunch of […]
Andres Gimenez Scratched on Sunday With Wrist Soreness
The Toronto Blue Jays announced that they scratched infielder Andres Gimenez (wrist) from the starting lineup on Sunday against the division-rival New York Yankees with left-wrist soreness. Ernie Clement will make the start at the 6 on Sunday for the Jays while batting seventh against Yankees right-hander Will Warren. Davis Schneider enters the starting nine […]
Randy Arozarena Missing Another Game With Hamstring Injury
Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena (hamstring) is missing another game in Sunday's series finale against the Washington Nationals, according to MLB.com. Luke Raley is making another start in left field for the M's and will bat cleanup on Sunday against Nationals left-hander PJ Poulin. Arozarena is sitting out a second straight game after he left […]
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Still Out With Back Injury
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (back) will miss a second straight game on Sunday in the series finale against the division-rival New York Yankees due to lower-back tightness, per MLB.com. Charles McAdoo is starting at first base as the team takes on right-hander Will Warren. Guerrero's injury isn't believed to be serious, […]
Chase DeLauter Out on Sunday With Rib Contusion
Cleveland Guardians rookie outfielder Chase DeLauter (ribs) is not in the team's starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Detroit Tigers, according to MLB.com. David Fry is starting in right field for Cleveland and will bat sixth against Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (groin), who is making his first start back from the injured […]
Hunter Greene to Start a Rehab Assignment on Thursday
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene (elbow) will start a minor-league rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Thursday, June 18, according to Charlie Goldsmith of FOX 19. Greene has yet to pitch for the Reds in 2026 after having surgery on March 11 to remove bone chips from his right elbow. Because of […]
Royals Place Vinnie Pasquantino on Injured List With Hand Fracture
The Kansas City Royals announced on Sunday that they placed infielder Vinnie Pasquantino (hand) on the 10-day injured list with a right hamate fracture in his hand and recalled outfielder John Rave from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Pasquantino fractured his right hand in Saturday's game against the Houston Astros and will likely be […]
Ryan Helsley has Another Stellar Rehab Outing
Baltimore Orioles right-handed reliever Ryan Helsley (elbow) had another strong minor-league rehab outing for Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday night against Memphis, setting down the order 1-2-3 in the sixth innings while striking out two, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. Helsley threw nine of his 14 pitches for strikes. In his two rehab appearances for […]
Max Muncy Stays Hot With Two-Homer Game on Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy carried the offense in a 7-1 victory on Saturday night in Chicago against the White Sox, going 3-for-3 at the plate with two home runs, four RBI, and two walks to boost his season average to .272 and his OPS to .912. It was more than enough offense […]
Yoshinobu Yamamoto Flirts With Perfect Game in Win Over White Sox
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto was nearly unhittable on Saturday in the team's 7-1 win over the hosting Chicago White Sox. Yamamoto took a perfect game into the eighth inning and a no-hitter into the final frame. A Mookie Betts error with two outs in the eighth inning broke up the perfect game, and […]
Jake Bauers Continues to Rake, Becoming a Priority Target to Add if Still Available
Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers has maintained a high level of production this season. The 30-year-old is slashing .280/.351/.491 with 13 home runs, 46 RBI, and 40 runs scored in 234 plate appearances. He's also shown good plate discipline and the ability to get on base consistently, which has helped fuel Milwaukee's offense. Bauers […]
Alex Lange Struggles Again, Losing Grip on the Royals Closer Job?
Kansas City Royals right-hander Alex Lange (0-4) took the loss in Saturday's 8-7 loss to the Astros. Lange allowed a run on one hit and a walk while striking out one across 1 2/3 innings. He had been rolling earlier in the season, posting nine straight scoreless appearances from May 20 through June 9 before […]
Tyler Glasnow Could Resume Playing Catch Soon
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow (back) is beginning to feel better, so he could resume playing catch soon, according to MLB.com. Glasnow was placed on the 15-day injured list with lower-back spasms on May 8 and was then transferred to the 60-day IL on June 6, which means he won't be eligible to return […]
Seiya Suzuki Dealing With Knee Discomfort
Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (knee) left Saturday night's game early against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park with right-knee discomfort, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Suzuki was attempting to catch a fly ball and hit the ground awkwardly in the bottom of the fourth inning. Before leaving, he went 1-for-2 at the […]
Vinnie Pasquantino Suffers Hamate Injury on Saturday
Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (hand) left Saturday night's game against the Houston Astros with a right hand/hamate injury, according to the team. Pasquantino came out of the game after popping up in the fifth inning. The 28-year-old could be looking at an absence of at least a month if he fractured the […]
Cole Ragans Suffers Setback, Will Undergo Additional Testing
Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans (elbow) had a setback and will undergo additional testing, manager Matt Quatraro told Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star. "Cole woke up yesterday, not feeling as well arm-wise. So, when he came out to play catch yesterday, he had to cut it short. So we're going to […]
Royce Lewis Emerging as a Top Pickup Amidst Recent Hot Surge?
Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in Saturday's 9-6 loss to the Cardinals. Lewis has been one of the hotter hitters in baseball since returning to the majors in early June. After going hitless in his first game back, he has hit safely in six straight […]
Tony Santillan Bounces Back for Third Save, Still the Closer to Roster in Cincinnati?
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Tony Santillan picked up his third save of the season on Saturday against the Diamondbacks, working a perfect ninth inning to protect a one-run lead. He retired the side in order on three groundouts, throwing 10 of 14 pitches for strikes while navigating the heart of Arizona's lineup. It was Santillan's first […]
Elvis Alvarado Emerging as Priority Closer to Pick Up?
Athletics right-hander Elvis Alvarado struck out two in a perfect ninth inning to earn the save in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Rockies. He has now converted saves in each of his last two outings and has pitched 5⅓ scoreless innings since returning to the big-league roster on June 5. Alvarado has put himself firmly […]
MLB Home Run Props to Bet Today (6/14/26)
Welcome to Sunday, RotoBallers! We've got a ton of good-looking afternoon baseball in front of us with lots of solid opportunities to try and take advantage of. It's a bit tricky with quite a few aces on the hill today, but we'll still come through with a few spots that should be advantageous. Today I'm... […]
Nick Mariano's Waiver Wire Targets (Premium)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. Let's dig into some spicy summertime waiver adds! I know that football is building up, basketball and hockey are crowning new champions, and the World Cup has the spotlight, but that makes this the perfect time to strike while your opponents are distracted. Put... […]
Waiver Wire Rankings: Hitters and Pitchers
Week 12 has officially arrived, and we are a few weeks away from the MLB All-Star break. Injuries continue to pile up as Guardians starting third baseman Jose Ramirez is heading to the injured list with a left hamate bone fracture. At RotoBaller HQ, are back with waiver advice to find injury replacements, stashes, or […]
Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 12
Welcome, everyone, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 12 of the 2026 season (June 15 - June 21). In this weekly piece, we search for starting pitchers rostered in less than 40 percent (new parameter for us) of Yahoo leagues. For deeper leagues, we try to find pitchers rostered in […]
The Cut List: Time To Drop These Players?
Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 12 of the 2026 season. For those who are not familiar, this is our weekly article looking at players whom fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worth […]
Eric Cross' Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 12
Is it just me, or has this been one of the weirdest seasons we've had in the last several years? So many elite names are struggling, and countless undrafted or late-round players are having career years. You never know when you're going to pick up a player off the waiver wire who turns into a […]
Rookies To Stash: Top Prospect Performances
Welcome to the Week 12 edition of the top prospect performers. In this weekly piece, we take a look at three top-performing prospects who could be promoted and contribute in fantasy sometime soon. While some may be closer to making their big league debut than others, it's important to stay up to date on the […]
Two-Start Pitchers: Streamers and Starts
Hey, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another two-start pitchers - fantasy baseball waiver wire streamers and starts article for Week 12 of 2026, from June 15 - June 21. Each week of the 2026 fantasy baseball season, this fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify starting pitchers in line to make two starts in the upcoming week. […]
Waiver Wire Targets: RotoBaller Staff Picks
Welcome, RotoBallers, to another Staff roundtable ahead of Week 12 of the fantasy season. Below, you will see some of our top wiaver wire picks for the week, including suggestions from Nick Mariano, Andy Smith, Eric Cross, and Frank Ammirante. This week, we will look at two recently promoted outfield prospects and some emerging starting […]
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