Kevin Ginkel May Be the Closer to Roster in Arizona
Across 50 innings (53 games) in 2026, Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Kevin Ginkel has recorded a 3.60 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 47 strikeouts, and 11 holds. The 32-year-old has largely been deployed in a setup role this season. However, the Diamondbacks recently designated veteran right-hander Paul Sewald for assignment. Sewald had been the team's closer for most […]
Jose Fermin Emerging as a Potential Deep-League Saves Source
Los Angeles Angels right-hander Jose Fermin has been an emergent young arm in his team's bullpen in 2026. Across 39 innings (36 games), the 24-year-old has recorded a 3.23 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and 45 strikeouts. Fermin is averaging 96.8 miles per hour on his fastball and has struck out 26.5% of the batters he's faced […]
Jacob Webb Looks Like the Saves Source to Roster in Chicago
Across 51 2/3 innings (52 games) in 2026, Chicago Cubs right-hander Jacob Webb has recorded a 4-2 record with a 2.44 ERA and 1.18 WHIP with 58 strikeouts and seven saves. With closer Daniel Palencia (elbow) on the injured list, the Cubs have largely taken a committee approach to the ninth inning. Still, Webb has […]
Clayton Beeter Still Carries Deep-League Waiver-Wire Appeal
Across 36 innings (38 games) in 2026, Washington Nationals right-hander Clayton Beeter has recorded a 3.75 ERA and 1.25 WHIP with 37 strikeouts, 12 saves, and five wins. The 27-year-old has issues with both command (15.1% walk rate) and home runs (1.50 HR/9), which is a dangerous combination for a high-leverage reliever. Beeter's strikeout rate […]
Hogan Harris Re-Emerging as the Preferred Ninth-Inning Option for the Athletics
Across 52 innings (55 games) in 2026, Athletics left-hander Hogan Harris has recorded a 3.63 ERA and 1.58 WHIP with 70 strikeouts and 11 saves. Harris' inflated WHIP is a symptom of his command issues, as he's posted a 14.2% walk rate. However, the 29-year-old is also averaging a career-best 95.3 miles per hour on […]
Kodai Senga Earns First Save on Monday, Emerging as a Waiver-Wire Target
New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga earned his first save of 2026 on Monday, pitching a scoreless ninth inning with a walk and two strikeouts in his team's 8-5 win over the Atlanta Braves. After a brutal start to the year in the Mets' rotation, Senga has worked almost exclusively out of the bullpen since […]
Hot Pitchers: Sneaky Waiver Wire Adds, Buys?
Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our Sneaky Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Column for Week 20 of the fantasy baseball season. Every week of the fantasy baseball season, we look at three pitchers who are firing on all cylinders and determine whether these pitchers can sustain their recent success. For this week, we will look […]
MLB Home Run Props to Bet Today (8/11/26)
Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! We have a full major league baseball slate today with a plethora of options for home run bets. There are so many gas cans on the mound that it made it hard to narrow down our four best bets for the night. Just missing the list today were Teoscar Hernandez and Freddie... […]
MLB DFS Lineup Picks: Tuesday, 8/11
Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Bryce Elder got absolutely destroyed, which blew up my lineups. Had a little too much faith in the fact that he was going to keep the momentum; he immediately got smoked for six runs in the first inning. That being said, it is time to rebound, as we have a slightly bigger... […]
Waiver Wire Rankings: Hitters and Pitchers
The first week of August is in the books as the 2026 MLB season continues to roll. With a month and a half left in the season, there is still time to secure a category or make a playoff push. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver advice to help strengthen your rosters […]
Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers: Week 20
Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 20 of the 2026 season! Today, I'll check in on players like Bryson Stott, Gavin Williams, Jacob deGrom, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component of a successful season, and RotoBaller […]
Are You For Real? Surprising Pitcher Starts
Welcome to the "Are You For Real?" series as we dive into Week 20 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 just […]
Top 10 SP: Rest-Of-Season Projections
Fellow fantasy baseball players and pitching enthusiasts, it is indeed once again time to refresh the list of top-10 starting pitchers for fantasy baseball. It's been an incredible year for pitching as we've seen Jacob Misiorowski emerge as a nearly unhittable force. Chris Sale and Cristopher Sanchez are posting numbers that would win them a […]
Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs? Week 20
Welcome to the home stretch! The fantasy playoffs are going to be starting shortly and you need those diamonds in the rough to help fill the gaps on your roster. You've got your mainstays, and that's all well and good, but a couple complimentary pieces can be the key to success. So let's find you […]
Start/Sit Chart: Pitcher Matchups (8/10-8/16)
Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of our Starting Pitcher Starts and Sits column for the week ahead - Monday August 10 through Sunday August 16. As you've come to expect, this article will cover who is pitching, their opponent, and a confidence/startability score based on our tools. This supplies you with a useful start/sit […]
Start/Sit Chart: Hitter Matchups (8/10-8/16)
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 (August 10 - August 16). Today, we'll look at some lineup decisions for players like George Lombard Jr., Royce Lewis, Jung Hoo Lee, and more -- and how their […]
MLB Bullpen Depth Charts: Closers 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 […]
3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash
During the opening months of the 2026 season, managers have seen many top prospects earn the call to the bigs and make an immediate impact, like Payton Tolle and Carson Benge, and even more recently, like Max Clark. Below, we will look at two pitching prospects whose redraft value has begun to increase, as well […]
Shane McClanahan to Throw Another Sim Game Soon
Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Shane McClanahan (back) threw two "ups" in a simulated game last Thursday, Aug. 6, and is scheduled for another sim game of three "ups" in the coming days, according to president of baseball operations Erik Neander. McClanahan has been on the 15-day injured list since July 31 with mid-back tightness. Barring […]
Will Smith Could Take On-Field Batting Practice This Week
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Monday that catcher Will Smith (neck) could take on-field batting practice sometime this week, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. It is a "big week" ahead of Smith ramping up his rehab. A nagging neck injury has kept the Dodgers' starting catcher out since June 11, […]
Geraldo Perdomo Exits Early on Monday With Knee Soreness
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced that shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (knee) exited Monday night's game early against the division-rival Colorado Rockies with soreness in his left knee. Before leaving, Perdomo went 0-for-2 at the plate as the leadoff man with a walk and a run scored. He was replaced at the 6 in Arizona by Ildemaro Vargas […]
Vinnie Pasquantino Beginning Rehab Assignment on Tuesday
Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino (hand) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Omaha. Pasquantino is working his way back from wrist soreness that has kept him sidelined since July 29. If everything goes well, Pasquantino should only require a few minor league games before being ready to […]
Zack Gelof is Returning on Monday
Athletics infielder Zack Gelof (knee) was activated off the 10-day Injured List ahead of Monday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Gelof is ready to play after being sidelined since July 10 due to a right knee laceration. He'll cover third base and bat ninth versus right-hander Freddy Peralta on Monday. Gelof figures to be […]
Adley Rutschman Expected to be Activated on Tuesday
Boston Red Sox catcher Adley Rutschman (wrist) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Chris Cotillo. It looks like Rutschman is nearing his highly-anticipated team debut after being acquired in a blockbuster move at the trade deadline. The 28-year-old figures to […]
Nathan Eovaldi Placed on 15-Day Injured List With Elbow Inflammation
Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (elbow) was placed on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to August 9, on Monday, according to the team. Eovaldi will head to the shelf due to right posterior elbow inflammation. The good news is that it's not UCL-related, which is an encouraging sign. The assumption is that Eovaldi will […]
Bryce Harper Playing Through Knee Soreness
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper (knee) remains in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Harper continues to play despite dealing with knee soreness that has worsened since moving to the outfield, according to Charlotte Varnes. Harper fouled a ball off his knee before the All-Star break, and it hasn't stopped […]
Kazuma Okamoto Scratched With Knee Contusion
Toronto Blue Jays corner infielder Kazuma Okamoto (knee) was scratched from Monday's starting lineup against the division-rival Boston Red Sox due to a left-knee contusion, according to the team. After being called up from Triple-A Buffalo, Charles McAdoo will start at third base for Toronto and bat seventh against Red Sox veteran right-hander Sonny Gray. […]
Karson Milbrandt Has Been Hit Hard in August at Triple-A
Miami Marlins pitching prospect Karson Milbrandt has given up 11 combined earned runs in his last two August starts for Triple-A Jacksonville to bring his record to 0-5 in his last six starts. The right-handed pitcher is clearly talented but has found the going tough at Jacksonville. In Double-A Pensacola prior to his promotion, Milbrandt […]
James Tibbs III Looking To Break Through For MLB Opportunity
In eight August games, Los Angeles Dodgers first base/outfield prospect James Tibbs III has eight RBI while going 12-for-31 (.387) at the plate at Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 23-year-old has produced in a big way for Oklahoma City this season with 22 homers and 83 RBI to go with a .295 batting average and 88 […]
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