Coby Mayo Ready for Breakout Season?

Baltimore Orioles corner infielder Coby Mayo spent the offseason hitting sliders, curveballs, and changeups "at their most extreme movement profiles" off a pitching machine in an effort to help him square the baseball up more frequently, according to Andy Kostka of The Baltimore Banner. Mayo is Baltimore's everyday third baseman to begin the 2026 season […]

Wander Franco's Re-Trial in Dominican Republic Delayed Again

The re-trial of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, which was scheduled to start on Monday in the Dominican Republic, has been delayed again and is now set to take place from May 13 to 15, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Franco was found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor […]

Carlos Estevez Still in Boot, Unlikely to be Available on Monday

Kansas City Royals right-handed reliever Carlos Estevez (ankle) is still in a walking boot on Monday, and the team will see how he feels, according to Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Estevez probably won't be available to pitch to begin the week, but with an off day on Tuesday, the Royals will determine if he needs […]

Bo Bichette Off to a Slow Start in Queens, Hears Boos on Opening Weekend

New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette didn't take long to hear the boo-birds coming his way during his opening weekend with his new team, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. It wasn't all bad for Bichette in the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he did strike out multiple times per game and carries […]

Dylan Cease Featuring New Changeup in Pitch Mix

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease looked amazing in his first start with Toronto over the weekend, striking out 12 hitters in 5 1/3 innings (one run allowed) versus the Athletics. His 12 K's were a franchise record for a Blue Jays starter in their debut. Per The Athletic's Mitch Bannon, Cease's goal this spring […]

Spencer Strider Not Expected to be Out Long

The Atlanta Braves don't expect right-hander Spencer Strider (oblique) to be out for too long to begin the 2026 season after he was placed on the 15-day injured list with a Grade 1 left-oblique strain before Opening Day, according to Thomas Harrigan of MLB.com. Catcher Sean Murphy missed almost two months two years ago with […]

Clayton Beeter Tallies First Nationals' Save of 2026

Washington Nationals right-hander Clayton Beeter picked up his first save of 2026 on Sunday, pitching a scoreless ninth inning without allowing a base runner in his team's 6-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Beeter was used in the eighth inning of Washington's 10-4 win over Chicago on Thursday, so he may not be the team's […]

Joey Wiemer Raking to Start 2026

Washington Nationals outfielder Joey Wiemer is off to a scorching start to the 2026 season, recording two home runs and four RBI in his first eight plate appearances of the year. The 27-year-old right-handed hitter currently appears limited to a short-side platoon role, as he was out of the starting lineup for his team's matchup […]

Is Christian Yelich at Risk of Reduced Playing Time in 2026?

Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich provided one of the more thrilling moments of the opening weekend of the season on Sunday, coming off the bench to hit a go-ahead three-run home run in the eighth inning of his team's 9-7 win over the Chicago White Sox. The 34-year-old is off to a hot start […]

Tatsuya Imai Stumbles in MLB Debut on Sunday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai struggled in his MLB debut on Sunday, allowing three hits, four walks, and four earned runs while striking out four over 2 2/3 innings in his team's 9-7 win over the Los Angeles Angels. Imai comes to the Astros after a lengthy professional career in Japan, where he largely […]

MacKenzie Gore Looks Sharp in Rangers Debut

Texas Rangers starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore picked up the win in his first start of 2026 on Sunday, pitching 5 1/3 innings and recording seven strikeouts while allowing two hits, three walks, and two earned runs in his team's 8-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Across 159 2/3 innings (30 starts) for the Washington Nationals […]

Jeff Hoffman Bounces Back to Record First Save of 2026 on Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman picked up his first save of the 2026 season on Sunday, pitching a scoreless ninth inning with two strikeouts in his team's 5-2 win over the Athletics. The steady outing is a welcome sign for fantasy managers after Hoffman blew his first save chance of the year on Friday, […]

Didier Fuentes Optioned to Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves have optioned right-handed pitching prospect Didier Fuentes to Triple-A Gwinnett. This is the corresponding move to make space on the 26-man roster after Atlanta selected the contract of left-handed starter Martin Perez. Fuentes was effective in his lone relief pitching appearance during the Braves' opening series. He tossed four innings out of […]

Trevor Megill Sharp in First Save Opportunity

Milwaukee Brewers closer Trevor Megill struck out two batters while pitching a scoreless ninth inning and earning the save during Sunday's win over the Chicago White Sox. Megill did allow a hit along the way, but otherwise, he escaped unblemished. His fastball velocity was sitting around 99 mph, and he threw strikes at a phenomenal […]

Brendan Donovan Enjoys a Big First Series with Mariners

Seattle Mariners third baseman Brendan Donovan was highly productive at the plate during the first series of the regular season. Across four games, he went 6-for-14 with one double, two home runs, and four RBI. He also added two walks, two hit by pitches, and four strikeouts. The 29-year-old is on pace for the best […]

Lucas Erceg Sliding into Closer Job in Kansas City

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Lucas Erceg appears to have taken over as the team's closer for the time being. Carlos Estevez (ankle) opened the season in the closer role, but he allowed six runs over 0.1 innings on Saturday and blew the save along the way. He also suffered an ankle contusion during the […]

Mick Abel Pitches Out of Relief Role on Sunday

Minnesota Twins right-handed pitcher Mick Abel operated out of the bullpen on Sunday, allowing five earned runs and eight hits over 3 1/3 innings of work. He also issued four walks while striking out four batters. It was an ugly outing for the 24-year-old, who struggled with control and only induced ground balls at a […]

Bryan Abreu Struggling in Closer Role So Far

Houston Astros right-handed reliever Bryan Abreu is off to a shaky start this season, allowing four earned runs over just 1 1/3 innings of work. He has allowed one hit and four walks over that span, struggling with free passes. He has also struck out three batters so far. Control has been a major issue […]

Braves Select Martin Perez's Contract for Tuesday's Start

The Atlanta Braves have selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Martin Perez from Triple-A Gwinnett. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Didier Fuentes was optioned to Triple-A. Perez is expected to start Tuesday's game against the Athletics. He spent last season with the Chicago White Sox, posting a 3.54 ERA but a 5.36 xERA. He […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 1

Draft season is over, and the long grind of a fantasy baseball season has begun. In addition to my waiver wire article every Friday, I'll once again be ranking and discussing the top-25 prospects to stash in redraft leagues each Monday here on RotoBaller. While several notable prospects like JJ Wetherholt, Kevin McGonigle, and Chase […]

Jonah Tong Tosses Four Shutout Frames in Season Debut

New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong tossed four shutout frames in his Triple-A debut on Friday. Tong logged four clean innings with just one hit and two free passes. He struck out four. This was a strong debut for Tong, who was in serious competition for a lead role on the MLB roster […]

Spencer Jones Lanches First Long Ball of the Triple-A Season

New York Yankees top outfield prospect Spencer Jones went 1-for-3 with a home run during Sunday's contest against Triple-A Buffalo. This was his first long ball of the Triple-A regular season and also extended his hitting streak to three games. Jones was unlikely to break camp with the MLB roster given their depth in the […]

MLB DFS Picks for 3/30/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

Happy work week, Monday, everyone. It makes it a little easier to go back to work knowing we have baseball to come home to and watch. What better way to spend company time than reading some DFS picks and strategy? We have a 10-game slate on the docket tonight and are hitting the back end […]

MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (3/30/26): Casey Wilson’s Top DraftKings & FanDuel Values

  Casey Wilson's MLB Model All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. Welcome to Casey Wilson's MLB Model for Monday, 3/30/26. Please refer to the color key and data time key for rankings and periods. Games are sorted by start time, with the away pitcher listed first and the home pitcher […]

Konnor Griffin Sharp in First Look at Triple-A, Remains Must-Stash Candidate

Pittsburgh Pirates infield prospect Konnor Griffin looked very comfortable during his opening series at Triple-A Indianapolis and is quickly making his case to join the major league roster. Over his first three games at the top level of the minor leagues, Griffin went 5-for-10 with two doubles, one RBI, two stolen bases, and a 3:3 […]

12 Closer Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates: Relief Pitcher Targets For Saves

Much of our offseason plans were built around identifying how MLB teams would construct their bullpens. With a few games in the books, we have some concrete data points that have created some clear risers and potential reliever breakouts. All of the following comes with the obvious small-sample-size caveat, but some information is better than […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 1? (2026)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players. Should they drop, hold, or sell them in Week 1 (March 30 to April 5)? Each week, we will look at which players are struggling in fantasy baseball. These players could be a hitter in the midst of a slump, or a pitcher coming […]

Sal Stewart Swinging Hot Bat to Begin Season

Cincinnati Reds first-base prospect Sal Stewart has been swinging a hot bat to begin the 2026 season and enters Week 2 as a must-start first baseman in all formats. Over their opening series against the Boston Red Sox (three games), the former 32nd overall selection posted three straight multi-hit performances. He would finish the series […]

Starts and Sits - All Hitter Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (March 30 - April 5)

Hello RotoBallers! It's time to set those lineups, and we're here to guide you with our fantasy baseball hitter start/sit recommendations chart for the week ahead (March 30 - April 5). Today, we'll look at some lineup decisions for players like Munetaka Murakami, Dominic Canzone, Jorge Polanco, Brenton Doyle, and more -- and how their […]

Owen Caissie Turns in Stellar Showing in Opening Series

Miami Marlins outfield prospect Owen Caissie turned in an impressive showing in the team's opening series and has emerged as a viable waiver-wire target in deep five-outfielder leagues. Over Miami's first three games of the campaign, Caissie went 5-for-10 with two doubles, one home run, four RBI, and a stolen base. While he started the […]