Quinn Priester Nearing a Return, Starting Rehab Assignment

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Quinn Priester (hand) is starting a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday, according to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Priester has yet to make his 2026 season debut due to symptoms in his right wrist from thoracic outlet syndrome. He will most likely need at least several rehab starts on the farm […]

Gabriel Moreno Expected to Return Next Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (oblique), who has not played since April 10 against the Philadelphia Phillies due to a left-oblique strain that landed him on the 10-day injured list, is expected to return for the series against the Milwaukee Brewers that starts next Tuesday, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports. Moreno could go […]

Riley O'Brien Extends Dominant Start, Earns Seventh Save

St. Louis Cardinals right-handed closer Riley O'Brien has been as dominant as they come among relief pitchers early in the 2026 season. O'Brien had another scoreless appearance while giving up one hit and striking out one to earn his seventh save of the year on Tuesday in the team's 5-3 win over the hosting Miami […]

Munetaka Murakami Extends Power Surge by Hitting Ninth Homer

Chicago White Sox third baseman Munetaka Murakami's power has certainly translated to the big leagues in his first year in Chicago. The 26-year-old Japanese native had another big game in Tuesday's 11-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field, going 3-for-5 with his ninth home run of the year, two runs scored, and a […]

Sam Antonacci Hits Inside-the-Park Homer, Worthy of Waiver-Wire Pickup?

Chicago White Sox rookie outfielder Sam Antonacci hit his first career home run on Tuesday in the team's 11-5 blowout win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, but it wasn't a traditional home run. Antonacci went 2-for-5 at the plate with an inside-the-park homer, a triple, and three RBI in just his sixth major-league game. It was […]

Nico Hoerner Hits Fourth Homer, Emerging as Stable Power Contributor?

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner is showing more signs of power early on this year and hit his fourth long ball on Tuesday in the team's 7-4 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field. Hoerner finished the game 2-for-5 at the plate with two runs scored out of the leadoff spot for […]

Chase Dollander Shines on Tuesday, Worth Adding in Deeper Leagues?

Colorado Rockies right-hander Chase Dollander should be attracting some interest on the waiver wire in deeper fantasy baseball leagues after yet another strong showing on Tuesday night in a bulk-relief role in a 1-0 loss to the San Diego Padres at Coors Field. Dollander took the loss but was extremely sharp, allowing just one earned […]

MLB Power Rankings: Where Do All 30 Teams Stand After A Month? (2026)

We're only about a month into the MLB season, and I have to admit that things are already an absolute clustered mess. The top seems pretty clear. The bottom seems pretty clear. But in the middle of that? Absolute chaos. Putting together the rankings this week was a lot like spinning a roulette wheel. Name […]

Ryan Walker Converts Second Save, Gradually Emerging as Primary Option?

San Francisco Giants right-handed reliever Ryan Walker converted his second save of the year in the team's 3-1 win on Tuesday night over the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers at Oracle Park, and he could be becoming the team's primary option for saves. Walker threw a scoreless ninth inning with no hits allowed, no walks, and […]

Lucas Giolito Close to Signing With Padres?

MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo reports that he has heard from some people in the industry who think that free-agent right-hander Lucas Giolito and the San Diego Padres is "an inevitable marriage that could take shape soon." Giolito has been holding out early in the 2026 season for a deal to his liking, but something could be […]

Yankees Place Ryan Weathers on Paternity List

The New York Yankees announced on Wednesday that they have placed left-hander Ryan Weathers on the paternity list and recalled right-handed reliever Jake Bird from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move. Weathers will be away from the team for as many as three days, and his next start is scheduled to come on Saturday against […]

Corbin Burnes Throws Bullpen Session on Tuesday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Corbin Burnes (elbow) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday, according to Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic. Burnes is slowly recovering from Tommy John surgery, with Tuesday's session being his fourth bullpen since the start of spring training. "He just wants to make sure everything is feeling right; he's duplicating his […]

Connor Prielipp Called Up to Make MLB Debut on Wednesday

Minnesota Twins left-handed pitching prospect Connor Prielipp has been called up from the minors to make his major-league debut and start against the New York Mets on Wednesday, according to Matthew Leach of MLB.com. Prielipp is taking the roster spot of Mick Abel (elbow), who landed on the 15-day injured list on Monday. He was […]

Is Bryce Eldridge the Top Prospect to Stash?

San Francisco Giants first base prospect Bryce Eldridge has continued to play at an elite level at Triple-A Sacramento and has established himself as a must-stash prospect in all 12-team formats. Eldridge was in the running to break camp with the MLB roster but was sent to the minor leagues to further his development. Through […]

JR Ritchie Flashing Elite Upside at Triple-A, Worthy of a Stash?

Atlanta Braves right-handed pitching prospect JR Ritchie has enjoyed a dominant start to his 2026 MiLB season and is quickly knocking on the MLB door. Ritchie has made five starts for Triple-A Gwinnett (27 1/3 innings), and posted an elite 0.99 ERA with a 1.02 WHIP. During this stretch, Ritchie has struck out 28 hitters […]

James Tibbs III Remains Elite Stash Option Among Hitting Prospects

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III continues to hold high-end stash upside among hitting prospects. Tibbs is enjoying a dominant start to his 2026 season at Triple-A Oklahoma City and is making a strong case to join the two-time reigning World Series Champions. Through his first 22 games with the Comets, Tibbs has […]

Logan Henderson Emerging as Sneaky Pitching Prospect to Stash

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed pitching prospect Logan Henderson is emerging as a top pitching prospect to stash, given his dominance at Triple-A Nashville. Henderson made a spot-start for the Brewers earlier this season but logged only two innings of work before being sent back down to Triple-A. However, with the top level of the system, Henderson […]

Walker Jenkins Gradually Climbing Stash Rankings After Slow Start at Triple-A

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins has begun to find his footing at Triple-A St. Paul and is emerging as a deep-league stash option in Week 4 of the fantasy baseball season. Over his first eight games of the campaign, Jenkins posted a low .154/.313/.192 slash line with just one extra-base hit and a 6:5 […]

Ryan Waldschmidt Carries Priority Stash Upside in Week 4

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt carries priority stash upside in all formats among outfield prospects. The former Kentucky standout was given a serious opportunity to break camp with the MLB roster out of spring training despite not playing in a single contest at Triple-A. While he was sent to Triple-A Reno to begin the […]

Matt Strahm Struggles in Setup Role, Allows Two Runs

Kansas City Royals reliever Matt Strahm struggled in a late-inning opportunity Tuesday, allowing two runs on three hits and one walk, including a home run. Matt Strahm has had trouble finding consistency in his first season with Kansas City after strong years in Philadelphia. The 34-year-old now owns a 5.19 ERA through 8.2 innings this […]

Braves Promote Didier Fuentes, Will Start on Wednesday

Atlanta Braves right-hander Didier Fuentes has been recalled and will start Wednesday against the Nationals. The move comes after Ian Hamilton was optioned, giving Didier Fuentes another opportunity at the major league level. He made one start earlier this season before being sent down on March 30 to Triple-A Gwinnett. Fuentes has not secured a […]

MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 4)

Another week, another wave of top prospects to highlight for redraft leagues. This week, we’re hopping on the bus and heading to Triple-A to find the best stashable, soon-to-be rookies. As the April prospect window closes, it’s possible we won’t see as many call-ups until late May or early June. That said, teams are increasingly […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Week 4 (2026)

The weather is turning, bullpen superstructures are being ripped apart, and starting rotations are happy to add to the chaos! We've got some key injuries, exciting promotions, and new trends to dig into on the bump. Let's explore with the FSWA-award-winning Best Baseball Series, our weekly updated "Top 101 Starting Pitchers", where my weekly Starting […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 4

April continues to fly by as we are almost a month into the 2026 MLB season. Staying on top of the waiver wire is essential, and below are our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 4 — April 20 through April 26 — to help fantasy managers in daily leagues. This list covers the […]

Fantasy Baseball League Winners: Unlikely Aces Worth A Roster Spot? (Week 4)

Welcome to the fourth edition of our Unlikely Aces series in 2026. Starting pitchers have been dealing with injuries, breaking out, and struggling early in the 2026 fantasy baseball season. It's fun to stream starting pitchers and find success. However, sometimes streaming pitchers can destroy the ratios. We should have a process for any waiver […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 4 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success?

The MLB regular season is in full swing, and we can almost say the first month of action is in the books. Time flies when you're having fun! Fortunately, with another week of data to analyze, we have even more starting pitchers enjoying potential breakout seasons. This week, we'll spotlight a budding arm in Chicago […]

Mid-Week Cut Candidates for Fantasy Baseball - Players to Consider Dropping (Week 4)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the mid-week edition of our Cut List Rankings for fantasy baseball and Week 4 of the 2026 MLB season. With another week of MLB action behind us, managers have seen many high-end players hit the IL, like Edwin Diaz, and players continue their early-season slump. This week, fantasy baseball managers saw […]

Jeff Hoffman Stumbles in Save Situation on Tuesday, Falling into Committee

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Jeff Hoffman struggled again in a save situation Tuesday, allowing one run on two hits and hitting two batters while recording just one out in a 4-2 win. Hoffman has now allowed seven runs across his last four appearances, and his ERA has climbed to 7.59 through 10.2 innings this season. […]

Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Braden Montgomery, David Shields, Milan Tolentino, Nolan Perry, Cam Maldonado

Welcome back, RotoBallers! The 2026 MLB season is nearly a month old, and we've already seen plenty of standout performances across all levels of pro ball. Monitoring the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far is imperative. The players listed here are coming off dominant weeks and have significant long-term upside. Don't […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (April 20 - 26)

While the rotation news landscape may seem tame compared to the chaos that is hammering bullpens, we still have truckloads of intel to review for this edition of the starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball for the week ahead - Monday, April 20 through Sunday, April 26. This column provides readers with who is pitching, […]