Juan Soto Begins Running Progression

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen said that star outfielder Juan Soto (calf) began a running progression on Tuesday, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. It's a significant step as Soto rehabs a strained right calf that landed him on the 10-day injured list. Soto has been doing baseball activities since the days after straining […]

Dylan Beavers, Colton Cowser Sitting Against Lefty on Wednesday

Baltimore Orioles outfielders Dylan Beavers, Colton Cowser, and Leody Taveras are all out of Wednesday's starting lineup against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks with left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound, according to MLB.com. The O's will go with an outfield from left to right that includes Weston Wilson in left, Blaze Alexander in center, and Jonathan […]

Sam Antonacci an Elite Option for Speed Among Stash Candidates

Chicago White Sox infield/outfield prospect Sam Antonacci holds high-end stash upside among hitting prospects. Reports last weekend suggested that the White Sox were set to call up Antonacci to the big leagues, but since this transaction has yet to occur, the team may feel he needs additional development in Triple-A. Entering the season, Antonacci was […]

MLB DFS Picks for 4/15/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

We have another split slate with DraftKings and FanDuel, but we finally have a Wednesday with only three day games, making for an awesome Wednesday night slate of baseball. We have good hitting weather again across the country, making it important to nail down our pitching as always. I have updated my model to include […]

Ryan Waldschmidt Carries High-End Stash Value in Week 3

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt remains an elite stash option in all standard leagues in Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season. The 23-year-old nearly broke camp with the MLB roster but was optioned to Triple-A Reno to begin the 2026 campaign. With Reno Waldschmidt, he has looked more than comfortable, which suggests he […]

Byron Buxton Sets the Tone for Twins With Two Homers on Tuesday

Outfielder and leadoff man Byron Buxton led the Minnesota Twins in their 6-0 shutout win over the visiting Boston Red Sox at Target Field. Buxton finished the game 4-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, four RBI, and a strikeout. Both of Buxton's homers were of the solo variety, with the first coming off […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 3

Incredibly, it's already mid-April, and we are already in Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season.  At RotoBaller HQ, we update our waiver wire rankings with the latest injuries and news to help fantasy managers in leagues that allow daily moves. In this article, you will find our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/15/2026)

It's going to be one of the warmest days that we have had this calendar year across the country, which should make for some really solid hitting environments today. With that being said, I am loading up on home run props today with six left-handed sluggers who have great matchups today. Yes, that's more than […]

MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 3)

The first wave of prospects has settled in, and now it’s time to start looking ahead to the next group. This week, we’re focusing on two players who could provide an immediate boost to your fantasy roster, and two others who may not arrive until later in the summer. As we discussed last week, the […]

Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - Kade Anderson, Theo Gillen, Luis Serna, Daniel Pierce, LuJames Groover

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Can you believe we're already halfway through the month of April? That means the 2026 baseball season is already three weeks old! 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 be […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Jonah Tong, Colby Thomas, Jacob Melton

Finding high-end prospects in the minor leagues who can make a major impact for fantasy is one of the keys to building a successful roster. Last season, managers saw many prospects earn the call to the big leagues and make a massive impact, such as Nolan McLean and Cam Schlittler. In this piece, we will […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results For Week 3

Welcome back to another edition of our weekly Fantasy Baseball Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs article. It's important early in the season not to bite on a hot slugger that may be fool's gold. Buying in when he's a fake out may be the downfall of your roster if you depend too much on them. […]

Buy Low, Sell High Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice for Week 3 (2026)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly buy/sell fantasy baseball trades advice article for Week 3 of the 2026 season, highlighting the best players to trade for and trade away. Each week of the fantasy baseball season, this article will dive into the best trade targets and a few players to trade away before it's too late.  […]

MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (4/15/26): 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 Wednesday, 4/15/26. 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 […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Playing Right Field on Tuesday Against Seattle

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is starting in right field and will bat in the two-hole for the Friars for Tuesday's series opener against the visiting Seattle Mariners and right-hander Bryan Woo at Petco Park, according to MLB.com. The Padres moved Tatis to second base in the last two games of the four-game […]

Wyatt Langford is Returning on Tuesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (quad) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Athletics. Langford is returning after missing the last three games due to a minor quad issue. Luckily, Langford was able to avoid a trip to the Injured List and only missed a few contests. The Rangers will […]

Harrison Bader is Absent on Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Bader has been dealing with a lingering hamstring issue since Spring Training. It's unclear if he tweaked it recently or if this is just a routine maintenance day. The ongoing hamstring injury could explain […]

Jackson Chourio's Estimated Return Pushed Back to Early May

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Tuesday that outfielder Jackson Chourio's (hand) estimated return date has been pushed back to early May, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Curt Hogg. Chourio has yet to play in 2026 due to a fractured left hand that he suffered back in early March. The 22-year-old has been healing, but […]

Christian Yelich Expected to Return in Mid-to-Late May

According to the Milwaukee Brewers, outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich's (groin) initial timeline to return from his groin injury is in mid-to-late May, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The 34-year-old veteran and former MVP suffered a strained left groin on Sunday and is expected to be out anywhere from four to six […]

Braden Montgomery Heating Up After Two-Homer Game

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Braden Montgomery belted a pair of home runs on Sunday at Double-A Birmingham, breaking a 3-for-26 (.115) slump. Chicago's top-ranked prospect hit a home run in his first game of the season, but went into a seven-game slump immediately after, and hopefully Sunday's two-home run effort is a sign he's […]

Christian Yelich Placed on 10-Day Injured List With Groin Strain

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich (groin) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday due to a left-groin strain, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. In a corresponding move, the Brewers called up infielder/outfielder Greg Jones from the minors. The 34-year-old veteran was removed from Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals early […]

Mike Trout's Two Homers, Five RBI Not Enough at Yankee Stadium

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout did all he could for the team in Monday night's series opener against the New York Yankees, but it wasn't enough in the wild 11-10 loss. Trout went 2-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, five RBI, and three runs scored. The 34-year-old future Hall of Famer did […]

Trent Grisham Comes Off the Bench to Hit Two Homers

New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham didn't make the start in Monday's series opener against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium with left-hander Yusei Kikuchi on the mound, but he entered the game off the bench and still managed to do a ton of damage at the plate. Grisham finished the contest 2-for-3 with […]

Aaron Judge Homers Twice on Monday in Win Over Angels

The ball was flying out of Yankee Stadium on Monday night in the New York Yankees' 11-10 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Angels. Superstar outfielder Aaron Judge unsurprisingly took advantage, going 2-for-5 with two home runs, three RBI, and a strikeout. Judge's first homer came in the bottom of the first inning, when he […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 3 (2026)

Welcome back to the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we continue Week 3 of the 2026 MLB season. Even though we're still extremely early in the season, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't be stashing injured players. They can make a major impact on your roster down the road. If you […]

Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 3 (Hitters and Pitchers)

The MLB season continues to fly by as we are already onto Week 3. In some of the biggest news of the day, the White Sox called up top left-handed pitching prospect Noah Schultz to the major leagues. Fantasy managers will have to navigate through more injuries as Adley Rutschman was placed on the IL, […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 3

After a slight lull following the Konnor Griffin promotion, it sounds like the upcoming week could yield a few notable prospect promotions. We've already received confirmation regarding Noah Schultz, and we might get Sam Antonacci and Didier Fuentes as well. There are several other prospects performing extremely well in Triple-A to open the season as […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Didier Fuentes, James Tibbs III, Sam Antonacci

Targeting high-end prospects early in the regular season can be the difference between you winning your fantasy league or falling just short in the final standings. Last season, managers who took the task and stayed with Nick Kurtz were rewarded with a league-winner. In this piece, we will spotlight three high-upside prospects that are nearing […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Payton Tolle, Robby Snelling, Jimmy Crooks

Through the opening weeks of the season, fantasy managers have seen many high-end prospects perform at an elite level in the upper minor leagues and have been making a strong case to earn the call to the majors. In this piece, we will spotlight three high-impact prospects who are knocking on the MLB door in […]

MLB DFS Picks for 4/14/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

DraftKings and FanDuel are finally aligned with both slates starting at the same time tonight. This is a miracle in its own right. We have some good hitting conditions again on the East Coast with warm weather and the wind blowing out. We saw a ton of home runs yesterday because of this. I will […]