Ben Rice on the Bench Against Lefty in Game 2

New York Yankees left-handed-hitting first baseman/catcher Ben Rice will take a seat on Friday at Oracle Park against the San Francisco Giants with left-hander Robbie Ray on the mound, according to MLB.com. Rice will give way to right-handed-hitting Paul Goldschmidt, who is starting at first base and batting leadoff for the Yanks. Rice, who broke […]

Rafael Devers at DH Again Due to Lingering Hamstring Tightness

San Francisco Giants first baseman Rafael Devers (hamstring) is still feeling something in his left hamstring, which is why he's serving as the designated hitter again on Friday at Oracle Park against the visiting New York Yankees, according to John Shea of The San Francisco Standard. Manager Tony Vitello said that Devers could play first […]

Jac Caglianone on Bench Versus Lefty on Opening Day

Kansas City Royals left-handed-hitting outfielder/first baseman Jac Caglianone will start on the bench for the team's Opening Day game on Friday against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park with left-hander Chris Sale on the mound. The Royals aren't going to have Caglianone face one of the nastiest left-handers in the game to begin his first […]

7 High-Impact Prospect Fantasy Baseball Breakouts, Stashes

Even though we are just a few days into the 2026 season, it is never too early to begin stashing high-end breakout prospects. Last season, managers saw Nick Kurtz get the call early and make a massive impact, becoming a league-winner. In this piece, we will spotlight seven high-end prospects who are quickly approaching the […]

Jason Heyward Announces his Retirement

Outfielder Jason Heyward officially announced his retirement from professional baseball on Friday on MLB Network. Heyward played 16 years in the major leagues with the Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres, and Houston Astros. The 36-year-old helped the Chicago Cubs win the World Series in 2016 and was […]

When Will Zack Wheeler, Josh Hader and Gerrit Cole Return? Fantasy Baseball Injury Update

Even though the regular season has just begun, there are several key players currently on the injured list. This has left some fantasy rosters shorthanded and caused managers to look ot the waiver wire much earlier than expected. In this piece, we will analyze the latest injury updates regarding Zack Wheeler, Josh Hader, and Gerrit […]

Kyle Stowers Doing Baseball Activities

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers (hamstring), who began the 2026 season on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 1 right-hamstring strain, threw, hit, and ran during a workout on Wednesday as he builds up his workload and intensity, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. The plan is for the Marlins to reassess Stowers […]

Shane Smith Takes Loss in Short Outing on Opening Day

Chicago White Sox right-hander Shane Smith got off to a bad start to the 2026 season on Opening Day on Thursday in a 14-2 loss to the hosting Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Smith only went 1 2/3 innings in his first start of the year and surrendered four runs (three earned) on three […]

Tanner Bibee's Shoulder Issue Not Considered Serious

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Tanner Bibee's right-shoulder issue that forced him out of his Opening Day start early on Thursday night against the Seatle Mariners "doesn't appear serious at this point," according to Tom Withers of The Associated Press. The Guardians will re-evaluate Bibee on Friday, at which point we should have a better idea of […]

Miguel Vargas Could be Worth Stashing

Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas went hitless during Thursday's Opening Day matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers. Vargas went 0-for-3 at the plate with a walk in the blowout loss. It wasn't an ideal start for Vargas, but that shouldn't stop fantasy managers from considering scooping him up. The 26-year-old was in the three-hole, […]

Mick Abel Could be a Sneaky Pickup

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Mick Abel is expected to make his season debut at some point during the upcoming series against the Kansas City Royals. Although fantasy managers might not want to wait until then to scoop up Abel. The young right-hander earned a spot in the starting rotation after an impressive performance during Spring […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (March 25 - March 29)

Allow me to welcome you to another inspiring year with our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball Week 1 - Wednesday, March 25 through Sunday, March 29. This column provides readers with who is pitching, the opponent, and a confidence/startability score based on an array of metrics. We are the go-to SP source to keep bookmarked […]

Giancarlo Stanton Collects Two Hits

New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton got the season started the right way during Wednesday's Opening Day matchup versus the San Francisco Giants. Stanton went 2-for-4 with two singles and an RBI in the 7-0 win over the Giants. It was a nice beginning to the season for the oft-injured slugger who is hopeful to […]

Sal Frelick Goes Deep on Opening Day

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick got the season started with a bang on Thursday. Frelick made some noise with a two-run home run off Tyler Gilbert in the fifth inning. He would finish his day 1-for-3 with a homer, two RBI, and two walks in the blowout win over the Chicago White Sox. This was […]

Ryan O'Hearn Homers in Team Debut

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O'Hearn made his team debut versus the New York Mets on Thursday. He came ready to swing the bat on Opening Day. O'Hearn went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored in the loss. He took right-hander Tobias Myers deep in the sixth inning and singled in […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (3/27/2026)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! After an awesome Opening Day, baseball feels so back. On the first full day of baseball, 28 different players hit a home run to deliver big wins on their home run props. I'm excited to jump back into home run props this season, trying to identify which players have the best chance […]

Cade Cavalli Could be Worth Stashing

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli got the Opening Day nod versus the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. The right-hander didn't work deep into the game as he only threw 3.2 innings before getting pulled at 75 pitches. He allowed three runs (two earned), on three hits, with three walks, and five strikeouts in the no-decision. […]

Start/Sit Chart - Fantasy Baseball Hitter Matchups for Friday March 27th

Hello RotoBallers! It's time to set those lineups, and we're here to guide you with our fantasy baseball hitters start/sit recommendations chart for Friday, March 27th, 2026. Today, we'll look at some lineup decisions for players like Carter Jensen, Dominic Canzone, Agustin Ramirez, Trent Grisham, Kazuma Okamoto, and more -- and how their matchups project for […]

Alec Burleson Collects Three Hits on Opening Day

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Alec Burleson came ready to hit during Thursday's Opening Day matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays. Burleson went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk during the 9-7 victory. The Cardinals moved on from multiple key hitters this offseason, which allowed for Burleson to move into the three-hole on […]

Jose Soriano a Top Pickup After Excellent Start

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jose Soriano was tough to hit during Thursday's Opening Day nod against the Houston Astros. Soriano threw six scoreless innings, allowing two hits, four walks, and striking out seven batters in the win. It was an impressive outing for Soriano, who allowed one hit through his first five innings of […]

JR Ritchie Emerging as Sneaky Stash Target

Atlanta Braves right-handed pitching prospect JR Ritchie should contend for an early MLB debut during the 2026 campaign. Ritchie was sharp in spring training, logging 12 innings to the tune of a 2.25 ERA, 0.58 WHIP, and a 14:5 K:BB. However, even with Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow), Spencer Strider (oblique), and Hurston Waldrep (elbow) all beginning […]

Payton Tolle Worth Stashing Ahead of Return to Boston

Boston Red Sox left-handed pitching prospect Payton Tolle is worth stashing ahead of his return to the major leagues. Tolle joined the Red Sox with the 50th selection in the 2024 MLB Draft and quickly progressed through the minor leagues last summer. He opened the 2025 campaign with High-A, but was able to debut in […]

Cade Smith Locks Down First Save

Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Cade Smith was tasked with shutting the door on Opening Day. Smith was called upon with a two-run lead in the ninth inning of Thursday's game versus the Seattle Mariners. He retired the side on 13 pitches while striking out one batter to earn his first save of the season. Smith […]

Munetaka Murakami Goes Deep in MLB Debut

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami went 1-for-2 with a home run and two walks during his MLB debut on Thursday afternoon. The White Sox took a tough 14-2 loss to the reigning NL Central Champion Milwaukee Brewers, but Murakami was one of the few bright spots on the roster. The 26-year-old slugger would […]

Dominic Canzone a Top Pickup After Two-Homer Game

Seattle Mariners outfielder Dominic Canzone came ready to play on Opening Day. He went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs during Thursday's loss to the Cleveland Guardians. Canzone took right-hander Tanner Bibee deep in the second inning and blasted a 444-foot homer off Shawn Armstrong in the seventh inning. He started at designated […]

Sal Stewart Tallies Three Hits on Opening Day

Cincinnati Reds first base prospect Sal Stewart went 3-for-4 on Opening Day with two doubles. Despite facing Boston Red Sox ace Garrett Crochet, Stewart filled the statsheet, hitting a double in his first at-bat against the Cy Young contender. Later in the contest, he would tally another hit off Crochet (a single) and would add […]

Yankees Tried to Trade for Paul Skenes During Offseason

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes is arguably the best pitcher in baseball and has been a hot topic in trade rumors. The New York Yankees reportedly offered four prospects for Skenes during the offseason. It wasn't enough as the Pirates didn't even listen to the offer, according to Jon Heyman. The 23-year-old star pitcher […]

Justin Crawford Knocks Two Hits in MLB Debut

Philadelphia Phillies outfield prospect Justin Crawford went 2-for-4 in his MLB debut. The team's No. 1 outfield prospect knocked two singles and scored a run off an Alec Bohm home run. Crawford broke camp as the team's starting center fielder and appears to be transitioning well to the major leagues. In camp, the former first-round […]

Chase DeLauter Launches Two Home Runs, Emerges as Top Waiver-Wire Target

Cleveland Guardians top outfield prospect Chase DeLauter went 3-for-5 with two home runs during his MLB debut on Thursday evening. DeLauter wasted little time making an impact as he hit a solo shot off Seattle ace Logan Gilbert in the opening frame. Later in the ninth inning, DeLauter would hit his second long ball of […]

MLB DFS Picks for 3/27/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

I don't know about you all, but I am so glad that baseball is back. Yesterday was a ton of fun, and although Matthew Boyd put a damper on my day with his one inning of destruction, we got a lot of things right. As I mentioned yesterday, there are many important factors at play […]