Kirby Yates Takes Loss on Monday, Will He Remain the Lead Option for Saves?

Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Kirby Yates gave up one earned run on two hits in the ninth inning on Monday, taking the loss as his team fell to the Rockies, 9-8. Yanes gave up a single to Kyle Karros and a double to Jake McCarthy before the game-winning sacrifice fly from T.J. Rumfield. Yates […]

Kyle Finnegan Deployed in Setup Role on Monday, Will He Earn Save Opportunities?

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Kyle Finnegan was expected to step in as the team's fill-in closer while Kenley Jansen (pelvis) is on the injured list, but that wasn't how the script unfolded on Monday. Finnegan entered an 8-5 game in the seventh inning in a high-leverage spot against the top of the Rays' order. He […]

9 Closer Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates: Relief Pitcher Targets For Saves (Week 10)

Here comes June and the advent of summer this week, and the perpetual search for closers and relief pitchers who can help your rosters continues unabated. Here are some relievers who might be under the radar now, but could be making waves soon. The key caveat here is that none of these pitchers are pure […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Starts From Roki Sasaki, Christian Scott, Brandon Young

Welcome back to the "Are You For Real?" series as we dive into Week 10 of the 2026 fantasy baseball season. For those unfamiliar, this is a weekly column where we examine starting pitchers who had surprisingly strong starts over the past week and put them under the microscope to determine whether they're legitimate or […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results For Week 10

We've finally flipped the calendar to June! Who's who in Major League Baseball this year is starting to seem really clear, but that doesn't mean we can't get you another edition of Fantasy Baseball Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs. Diamonds in the rough are always out there. While most are worth taking a chance on, […]

Jacob Latz Picks up Eighth Save, Entering High-End Closer Territory?

Texas Rangers relief pitcher Jacob Latz earned a save for the second day in a row on Monday night, closing out his team's 2-1 win over the Cardinals. Latz worked a clean ninth inning, picking up back-to-back strikeouts to end the game. The 30-year-old lefty has a 2.00 ERA and 0.59 WHIP in his 27 […]

Will Vest Tallies Five-Out Save for Tigers, Is He the Short-Term Closer?

Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Will Vest closed out his team's 10-9 win over the Rays on Monday night, earning his first save of the season. The 30-year-old righty entered a messy situation in the eighth inning with the bases loaded and one out while his team was holding a 10-5 lead. He gave up a […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 10 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success?

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our weekly starting pitcher waiver wire column. With the calendar turning to June, we have officially hit our stride, making it more important than ever to be aggressive on the waiver wire as we will soon be reaching the halfway point of the season. This week, we will spotlight […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospect Sleepers, Breakouts, Risers: Week 10

Welcome back to the Week 10 edition of our Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospects Report for the 2026 MLB season, looking at dynasty prospect risers and fallers! Today, we'll take a look at some hot prospects in the minors, including James Tibbs III, Ryan Sloan, Josue De Paula, and more. We have officially turned the calendar […]

Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 10 (Hitters and Pitchers)

The MLB season continues to fly by as we turn the calendar page to June, and we head into Week 10. Injuries continue to pile up as White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami is out four to six weeks with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain, while Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is sidelined a month with […]

Buy Low, Sell High Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice for Week 10 (2026)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly buy/sell fantasy baseball trades advice article for Week 10 of the 2026 season, highlighting the best players to trade for and trade away. If you are new here, we look at the best players to buy and sell each week of the fantasy baseball season.  This week's edition features some […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (June 1 - June 7)

What better way to kick off the month of June than with updated starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball for the week ahead - Monday, June 1 through Sunday, June 7? We're here to supply our valued readers with who is pitching, the opponent, and a confidence/startability score based on our longstanding and beloved tool. […]

Starts and Sits - All Hitter Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (June 1 - June 7)

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 (June 1 - June 7). Today, we'll look at some lineup decisions for players like Henry Bolte, Colt Emerson, Nolan Arenado, and more -- and how their matchups project […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 10

As the calendar flips to June, we are officially past the one-third mark of the major league season. These stash rankings look a lot different now than when the season started, as the last two months have given us a continuous flow of exciting prospect promotions. Some of those names have already made solid contributions […]

Josh Naylor Is Day-to-Day with Back Spasms

Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor smashed a solo home run to tie the game in the seventh inning of Monday's extra-inning win over the Mets, but he left the game with back spasms before the bottom of the inning. He was replaced at first base by Patrick Wisdom, and the Mariners could also use […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 10? (2026)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players who are currently struggling and not performing well as of Week 10 (June 1 to June 7). Should fantasy baseball managers drop, hold, or sell these well-known players? This week's edition will feature some heavy hitters. We'll dive into five players who haven't performed […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Ketel Marte, Gavin Williams, Jack Leiter, More

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 10 of the 2026 season! Today, I'll look at players like Ketel Marte, Gavin Williams, Jack Leiter, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component of a successful season, and RotoBaller is […]

MLB DFS Picks for 6/2/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

We have a massive 11-game slate on the docket tonight, and there are plenty of great options to click. I love a slate where there isn't a ton of ownership going to one spot, and, on the other hand, there are plenty of places where we can get different. These are the nights we excel […]

Keith Eyster's MLB Strikeout Prop Bets Today: Best Pitcher K Props (6/2/2026)

We are creeping closer to the mid-point of the MLB season, and we get a full slate today with all 30 teams in action. Another plus, it doesn't look like any games have weather concerns, so we have plenty of options to choose from for the best pitcher strikeout props. I'll offer up a few […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Karson Milbrandt, Franklin Arias, Jack Wenninger

Every season, fantasy managers see high-end prospects earn the call to the majors and immediately emerge as must-start options for fantasy. In this piece, we will spotlight some emerging prospects at the Double-A level who could be in the mix for a second-half debut and a pitcher at Triple-A who is quickly appreciating his MLB […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Thomas White, Charlie Condon, Joshua Baez

Targeting high-upside prospects is key to finding success in fantasy baseball. Through the opening months of the season, managers have seen many prospects earn the all and make a high impact, including Payton Tolle, Ryan Waldschmidt, and Colt Emerson. In this piece, we will spotlight three of the top prospects in the sport who are […]

The Greatest Closer from Each MLB Team - One Pick For All 30 Franchises

Some of the most exciting moments of a baseball game occur in the final frame when the team's closer enters the game in hopes of securing a victory. Read ahead as we highlight the greatest closer of all time for all 30 MLB teams. While some clubs have very easy choices, some are far more […]

Aaron Ashby's High-Leverage Role Provides Fantasy Value Despite Lack of Saves

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Aaron Ashby has a case as the most valuable relief pitcher in baseball so far this season. Across 36 innings (26 games), Ashby has recorded a 9-0 record with a 2.00 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and 51 strikeouts. The 28-year-old's WHIP is inflated by his 11.9% walk rate, but he's struck out 33.8% […]

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 […]

J.T. Ginn Carries Streamer Appeal on the Waiver Wire

In 13 games (10 starts) so far this season, Athletics starting pitcher J.T. Ginn has recorded a 3-3 record with a 2.87 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and 52 strikeouts across 59 2/3 innings. The 27-year-old put together a particularly impressive performance his last time out on Saturday, holding the New York Yankees to just four hits […]

Chandler Simpson Exits Early on Monday Due to Mouth Laceration

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson (mouth) was forced to exit early from his team's game against the Detroit Tigers on Monday after being struck in the mouth by his own helmet while sliding headfirst into second base, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Topkin reports that there was a "fair amount of […]

Zach Neto Scratched from Angels Lineup on Monday Due to Lingering Symptoms of Whiplash

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (head/neck) was scratched from his team's lineup for their game on Monday against the Colorado Rockies due to lingering symptoms of whiplash, per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Neto's symptoms are a result of a collision at home plate that he was involved in during the Angels' win over the […]

Rockies Promote Prospect TJ Shook to Majors, Worth a Look as Potential Saves Source?

The Colorado Rockies promoted right-handed pitching prospect TJ Shook to the majors on Monday, per Milb Central. Shook has pitched well so far this season across 28 1/3 innings (22 games) with Triple-A Albuquerque, recording a 2.86 ERA and 1.09 WHIP with 29 strikeouts and seven saves. A 28-year-old who began his professional career in […]

Bailey Ober Avoids UCL Damage, Diagnosed with Mild Flexor Strain

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober (elbow) has been diagnosed with a mild flexor strain and will be shut down for 10-14 days. On the bright side, his "UCL is intact," per Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Ober was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday due to elbow inflammation, but appears to have […]

Pavin Smith is Returning on Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Pavin Smith (elbow) was activated off the 60-day Injured List ahead of Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Smith hasn't played since the opening series of the season after having surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow. He'll serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth during his return […]