Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (May 4 - May 10)

With the calendars turning to May, we're positioned to make some sharper calls with the next starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball for the week ahead - Monday, May 4 through Sunday, May 10. This column provides readers with who is pitching, the opponent, and a confidence/startability score based on an array of trusted metrics. […]

Updated Start/Sit Chart - All Hitter Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (May 8 - May 10)

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 final games in Week 6 (May 8 - May 10). Today, we'll look at some lineup decisions for players like Kazuma Okamoto, Ozzie Albies, Kerry Carpenter, J.P. Crawford, and more -- […]

Thunder Dan Palyo's MLB Strikeout Prop Bets Today: Best Pitcher K Props (5/8/2026)

Wow, what a loaded slate for strikeout props today! I have eight spots circled tonight, with a lot of big power arms in good spots and the exciting debut of one of the most prolific strikeout pitchers in the minor leagues this season. That doesn't even count Robbie Ray, who will be an auto-bet later […]

Nick Mariano's Closer Rankings and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 7)

The hits do not stop coming, whether that's injuries or literally hits falling in like rain against your team's relievers, so let's pop that umbrella and chat over my rest-of-season closer ranks and waiver wire recommendations! This column will discuss our updated fantasy baseball closers rankings for Week 7 of 2026, and bring you a […]

4 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Robby Snelling, Jesus Rodriguez, Max Clark, Joe Mack

Welcome to Week 6 and RotoBaller's Redraft Fantasy Baseball Prospects Report for the 2026 MLB season, looking at prospect risers and fallers in redraft fantasy baseball leagues. As we advance deeper into the regular season, we'll take a closer look at Robby Snelling, Jesus Rodriguez, Max Clark, and Joe Mack. Each is a top talent […]

5 Injured Players to Stash - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7 (2026)

Welcome to another weekend of sorting through the waiver wire to find help for your fantasy baseball team. Another weekend means a new edition of Five Injured Players To Stash is here to help you get a jump on players that can contribute down the line. Leading things off this week is an outfielder whose […]

Weekend Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 6

The MLB season continues to roll on as Week 6 is coming to a close, and we are back with more waiver wire with our weekend fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 6 -- May 4  through May 10 for leagues that allow daily moves. The list covers the top 100 hitters and pitchers. In […]

Fantasy Baseball Closer Depth Charts - MLB Bullpens and Saves

Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies, and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important […]

Ben Brown to Start on Friday

Chicago Cubs pitcher Ben Brown is scheduled to make the start against the Texas Rangers on Friday, according to Taylor McGregor. Given all the injuries to this pitching staff, Brown will need to move from his bullpen role and into the rotation. Brown has been excellent with a 2.10 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, and a 24/8 […]

Luis Castillo Could be Bumped From Starting Rotation

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Luis Castillo could end up as the odd man out in the starting rotation. Fellow starter Bryce Miller (oblique) is set to return from the Injured List next week. The Mariners will need to make a big decision with their rotation once Miller is back in the mix. They could roll […]

Carlos Estevez is Shut Down for Three Weeks

Kansas City Royals relief pitcher Carlos Estevez (shoulder) will be shut down for the next three weeks, according to manager Matt Quatraro. Estevez was removed early during his rehab outing on Wednesday after displaying reduced velocity. The right-hander was diagnosed with a right rotator cuff strain on Thursday. Estevez won't throw for three weeks, and […]

Cole Ragans is Dealing with Valgus Extension Overload

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans (elbow) is dealing with Valgus Extension Overload, according to manager Matt Quatraro. The southpaw was forced to make an early exit from his start on Wednesday after three innings of work. The Royals are optimistic that Ragans won't require a stint on the Injured List. Ragans is going […]

Mookie Betts to Begin Rehab Assignment on Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (oblique) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday. Betts has been sidelined since early April due to a strained right oblique. He suffered a setback in late April, but appears to be ready for game action now. Betts will play both Friday and […]

Royce Lewis is Uncertain About Future in Minnesota

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis is unsure if he has a future with the organization. Recently, Lewis spoke about how he's having difficulty avoiding looking at the big picture. He continued by saying it has been hard for him lately with his career feeling like it's going in a different direction. Lewis has struggled […]

MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (5/8/26): 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 Friday, 5/8/26. 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 […]

Spencer Jones Getting the Call to the Big Leagues, Worth an Add for Power Upside

The New York Yankees are promoting outfield prospect Spencer Jones from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to the major-league roster, sources told MLB reporter Francys Romero. According to MLB Pipeline, Jones is the team's No. 6 prospect, and he'll be making his long-awaited major-league debut at the age of 24 (turns 25 next week). The former 25th overall […]

Rhett Lowder Leaves Early on Thursday With Shoulder Discomfort

The Cincinnati Reds announced that right-hander Rhett Lowder (shoulder) left his start early on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs in the fourth inning with right-shoulder discomfort, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Manager Terry Francona and a trainer came to check on Lowder after he issued back-to-back walks to start the inning. Before departing, Lowder […]

Luis Castillo, Emerson Hancock in Danger of Moving to Bullpen?

With Seattle Mariners right-hander Bryce Miller (oblique) on the verge of being reinstated from the 15-day injured list to make his 2026 season debut at some point next week, one of right-handers Luis Castillo or Emerson Hancock, could be in danger of being bumped from the starting rotation to the bullpen, according to Adam Jude […]

Brendan Donovan to Come Off the Injured List on Friday

Seattle Mariners infielder Brendan Donovan (groin) will be activated from the 10-day injured list before Friday's contest in Chicago against the White Sox, according to Aadm Jude of The Seattle Times. Fantasy managers will be ready to get Donovan back into their starting lineups for the start of the Mariners' series on Friday in Chicago […]

Jasson Dominguez to Go on Injured List With Shoulder Sprain

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez (shoulder) made an excellent play early in Thursday's victory against the visiting Texas Rangers in the Bronx when he crashed into the outfield wall, but it was a costly one. Manager Aaron Boone said Dominguez tested negative for a concussion after being removed from the game, but he does […]

Roman Anthony Heading for the Injured List

The Boston Red Sox plan to put outfielder Roman Anthony (wrist) on the 10-day injured list before Thursday's series opener against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays, according to Ian Browne of MLB.com. Mickey Gasper will come up from the minors in a corresponding move. Anthony sprained his right wrist in Monday's game against the Detroit […]

Four-Hit Night Reminds Managers to Stash James Tibbs III

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III continues to hit the ball incredibly well. He went 4-for-5 with two doubles and three RBI on Wednesday night, bringing his season slash line up to .307/.402/.650. He has also launched 11 homers and brought his wRC+ up to 161. This isn't the first time there's been […]

Kade Anderson on Fast Track to MLB Debut?

Seattle Mariners starting pitching prospect Kade Anderson could be on a fast track to making his MLB debut. Typically, college pitchers are the quickest to make their MLB debut -- faster than college hitters, and faster than all prep players in general. Not only was Anderson drafted out of college last summer, but he also has […]

Bryce Miller Could Make Season Debut Next Week

The Seattle Mariners are leaning toward activating right-hander Bryce Miller (oblique) from the 15-day injured list on their upcoming road trip, which begins on Friday in Chicago against the White Sox, a club source told Adam Jude of The Seattle Times. Miller is scheduled to join the team in Chicago to check in with coaches […]

Roman Anthony Remains Sidelined in Series Opener Versus Rays

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony (wrist) continues to sit out of the starting lineup for Thursday's series opener at Fenway Park against the division-rival Tampa Bay Rays, per MLB.com. It will be Anthony's third straight missed game after spraining his right wrist on a swing during Monday's contest against the Detroit Tigers. The Red […]

Braden Montgomery Notches First Triple-A Hit as MLB Debut Inches Closer

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Braden Montgomery went 1-for-5 with a single in his second game at the Triple-A level on Wednesday. He's now just 1-for-9 since his promotion, but he posted a fantastic .296/.412/.565 slash line with six homers, a 16.2% walk rate, and 148 wRC+ when he was at Double-A this year. We […]

Sal Frelick Could Be on the Verge of Breaking Out of His Current Slump

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick is off to a rough start to the 2026 season, hitting .210/.315/.321 with three home runs, nine RBI, 17 runs scored, and one stolen base across his first 130 plate appearances. Frelick put together a breakout campaign in 2025, logging a .756 OPS with 12 home runs and 19 stolen […]

Jake Burger Still Worth Targeting on the Waiver Wire Amidst Cold Streak?

Entering play on Thursday, Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger had logged just seven hits in his last 49 plate appearances. The 30-year-old is now hitting .218/.253/.380 with six home runs, 21 RBI, and 14 runs scored across his first 150 plate appearances of 2026. Burger's 28.7% strikeout rate is his worst mark since 2022, […]

Max Clark's Elite Speed Pushing Him Closer to MLB Debut

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark has been hitting the ball well ever since his promotion to Triple-A, and his top-tier run tool could get him to the majors sooner rather than later. The former No. 3 pick is a four-tool prospect, with power grading out as his only average trait. At Triple-A this year, […]