Addison Barger Scratched from Sunday Lineup Due to Elbow Soreness

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger (elbow) has been scratched from the lineup for his team's game on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels due to right elbow soreness. Barger was originally slated to lead off and play right field. The 26-year-old was recently activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday after missing over […]

Nick Mariano's Week 7 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. There's nearly one quarter of the season behind us, so please try to imagine another three of these little fantasy baseball lifetimes ahead of you. We've still got plenty of ball on the horizon, with much to unfold that we can't even fathom at […]

Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 7 (Hitters and Pitchers)

Happy Mother's Day to all the great moms out there! We are entering Week 7 of the MLB, and there is still plenty of baseball to be played. Injuries continue to pile up as Bryce Harper exited early with a migraine, and the Twins placed right-hander Taj Bradley on the IL with right pectoral inflammation. […]

RotoBaller Staff Roundtable - Waiver Wire Pickups: Fantasy Baseball Week 7

With another week of MLB action behind us, it's time to head to the waiver wire and bolster our fantasy baseball teams. This week will highlight several top prospects who recently earned the call to the majors, including a high-end power bat in the Yankees system and one of the top pitching prospects in the […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7 (May 11 - May 17)

It's a special Mother's Day edition of my weekly waiver wire bats, and a big shout-out to all the moms out there that keep the world (and baseball) going strong. MLB has a great Mother's Day tradition going with players honoring their moms, and I'd like to tell mine (if she ends up reading this) […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 7 (May 11 - May 17)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Week 7 fantasy baseball FAAB waiver wire pickups for May 11th - May 17th. For those not familiar with this weekly series, we dive into the best fantasy baseball waiver wire targets every week for leagues that use FAAB (free agent acquisition budget) and our recommended dollar bid amounts for waivers. […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Rookies to Stash and Top Performers for Week 7

Welcome to the week 7 edition of the top prospect performers. In this weekly piece, we'll break down three standout prospects who are dominating in the minor leagues. While some may be further away from the majors than others, they're all bound for fantasy relevance at some point. Whether they warrant an immediate add or […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Hitters and Pitchers (Week 7)

If you're like me, you're probably pretty fed up with all the injuries lately. We've lost two big-name pitchers over the last two weeks, along with several notable hitters, including Roman Anthony. So, where do we go to fill these holes on our fantasy rosters? The waiver wire. Luckily, there are some pretty intriguing options […]

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7 Fantasy Baseball (2026)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our 7 Must-Add series. With another week of MLB action behind us, it's time to turn our attention to the waiver wire to pick up the next breakouts. We will dive into the seven best waiver wire pickups heading into Week 7 of the fantasy baseball season. This week, […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 7)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 7 of the 2026 MLB regular season. The focus of this column is to highlight players who could be breaking out, taking a look at current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average, isolated power (ISO), stolen bases, and more. Some […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 7 - Redraft Leagues (2026)

It's time for the seventh week of the 2026 MLB season. We always need to consider which hitting prospects to stash because finding a potential young stud can raise your fantasy team's ceiling. In this article, I focus on five different hitting prospects to stash to write about each week. Some of these hitters could […]

Kerry Carpenter Exits Early with Shoulder Injury

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (shoulder) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Carpenter injured his left shoulder when he slammed into the wall attempting to make a play in the first inning. He remained in the game but was ultimately taken out in the third inning […]

Garrett Mitchell is Returning to the Lineup on Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell (illness) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the New York Yankees. Mitchell was scratched ahead of Wednesday's contest due to an illness. He was held out of the starting lineup on Friday, but came in the game after Brandon Lockridge (knee) exited the contest. Mitchell […]

Andrew Benintendi is Scratched with Neck Stiffness

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (neck) has been scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Benintendi is dealing with neck stiffness, so the team will pull him out of the lineup. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. Randal Grichuk will take over the designated hitter spot […]

Addison Barger Activated From the Injured List

The Toronto Blue Jays have reinstated outfielder Addison Barger (ankles) from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The 26-year-old has been absent from the team for over a month due to a sprained ankle, but he will return to the club on Saturday. He recently completed a brief rehab assignment during which he hit two […]

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 […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 6

With another week of MLB action in the books, it's time to do another deep dive into the waiver wire and look at five bargain hitters who are enjoying hot surges who could be worth picking up. This week, we will look at several former top prospects, including an infielder in Minnesota who may finally […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 6)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 6 of the 2026 MLB season. We are seeing FAAB budgets be strained each week, and many folks have already overspent their budgets in five scant weeks. I feel your pain and want to help, and that is why this […]

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 […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Optimistic About Returning Next Wednesday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring) seems optimistic about coming off the 10-day injured list when he's eligible next Wednesday, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. When asked about it, manager Walt Weiss said Acuna still has some boxes to check. However, the fact that he was doing some agility work before Friday's series […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Robby Snelling, Cole Carrigg, Joe Mack

Targeting high-end prospects can be the difference between winning and losing your fantasy league. So far, managers have seen high-impact players like Noah Schultz and Payton Tolle showcase elite potential in their brief stints in the majors this season. In this piece, we will look at two prospects from the Miami system and a budding […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Braden Montgomery, Henry Bolte, Kevin Alcantara

Every season, fantasy managers see high-impact prospects earn the call to the big leagues and make a massive impact. Last summer, Nick Kurtz took the crown for this title and became league-winner once he earned the call. Below, we will examine three outfield prospects who are looking quite comfortable at the Triple-A level and could […]

MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (5/9/26): 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 Saturday, 5/9/26. 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 […]

Addison Barger Likely to Come Off Injured List on Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman/outfielder Addison Barger (ankles) is traveling on Friday and will "most likely" be activated from the 10-day injured list on Saturday, manager John Schneider told Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. The Blue Jays want to give Barger a day to reset and envision a busy workload for him once he's back in […]

Diamondbacks Calling Up Top Prospect Ryan Waldschmidt

The Arizona Diamondbacks have called up top prospect Ryan Waldschmidt from Triple-A Reno on Friday to make his major-league debut, according to MLB Pipeline. In a corresponding move, outfielder Alek Thomas was optioned to Reno. The 23-year-old outfielder is ranked as MLB Pipeline's No. 49 prospect in baseball, and he has earned his first MLB […]

Ryan Waldschmidt Back in Action in Minors After Injury Scare

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt (head) had an injury scare while at Triple-A Reno on Tuesday when he was hit square in the helmet by a pitch. Waldschmidt initially stayed in the game before eventually being pulled, and he was held out of Wednesday's lineup as a precaution. The 23-year-old was back on the […]

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 […]

Is Spencer Jones a Must-Stash Candidate Ahead of His MLB Debut?

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones is set to join the MLB roster ahead of Friday's contest against the Milwaukee Brewers. With Giancarlo Stanton on the injured list and Jasson Dominguez slated to join him on the shelf with a shoulder injury, the team's top outfield prospect is set to make his MLB debut. […]

Is Max Clark Still Worth Stashing Amid Triple-A Skid?

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark has hit a bit of a skid at Triple-A, which could slightly delay his MLB debut. Over his last 13 games, the team's top-ranked prospect has posted a modest .140/.232/.160 line with a low .392 OPS. During this stretch, Clark has yet to go deep while swiping three bags […]

Luis Lara Emerging as Name to Monitor in Milwaukee Pipeline

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara is gradually emerging as a potential deep-league stash candidate. Lara is currently ranked as the team's No. 11 prospect on MLB.com but has flashed elite upside in the early going of the Triple-A campaign. Over his first 35 games against Triple-A pitching, Lara has held his own, posting a […]