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Jarod Rupp

1480 articles

Jarod Rupp is a news desk and long-form writer at RotoBaller, a multi-award-winning fantasy sports media company, where he covers MLB and NFL while providing in-depth fantasy sports analysis. With more than 20 years of experience across multiple formats, including salary cap, season-long, best ball, and DFS, Jarod brings a well-rounded perspective to his work. He has been with RotoBaller for two years, and his contributions on the RotoBaller News Desk have earned nominations for the 2024 and 2025 Fantasy Sports Writers Association (FSWA) News Writer of the Year awards and won the award in 2025. Jarod has developed particular expertise in MLB prospect analysis, establishing himself as a trusted voice in player development coverage. He is also a lifelong Atlanta Braves fan, dating back to the “Sid Bream Slide," and collects trading cards and memorabilia celebrating the rich history of Atlanta sports.

Articles

James Tibbs III Remains on Stash Radar Despite Cold Spell

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III has had a season of peaks and valleys at Triple-A Oklahoma City, and he's currently in a bit of a valley. After a four-hit game last week, the Dodgers' 10th-ranked prospect has gone 2-for-16 (.125) with zero extra-base hits in the four games since. All in all, […]


Luis Lara Emerges as Appealing Stash Candidate with Multi-Category Potential

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara continues to make his case for a promotion to the big leagues, going 3-for-5 with a walk and two steals in his latest game for Triple-A Nashville. The effort pushed his batting average to .329 on the season, with a strong 13.7 percent walk rate contributing to a robust […]


With Potential June Return, Time to Consider Stashing Jordan Lawlar?

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder Jordan Lawlar (wrist) has yet to start swinging a bat as part of his rehab from a fractured right wrist, but with a potential return in June, fantasy managers need to start considering snatching him back up off the waiver wire ahead of time. The former sixth-overall draft pick had a strong […]


Edwin Arroyo Entering Stash Territory with Torrid Stretch at Triple-A

Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Edwin Arroyo is one of the hottest hitters in the minors right now, with four multi-hit games in his last five games, including two four-hit performances. During this recent five-game stretch, he is 14-for-25 (.560) with two doubles, a triple, and four home runs, but the Reds' sixth-ranked prospect has been […]


Is Charlie Condon Still Worth Stashing Amid Power Outage?

Colorado Rockies corner infield/outfield prospect Charlie Condon has slowed considerably from his hot early-season start, seeing his batting average fall from .339 on April 17 down to where it currently stands at .234. Even while his bat was cooling, though, he was still drawing walks, with 13 of them in a 13-game span from April […]


Max Clark Still a Solid Stash Option Despite Cooling at Triple-A

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark has cooled off at Triple-A, but he is still holding his own, having hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games. In a sign that perhaps he's about to get hot again, the Tigers' second-ranked prospect belted his first extra-base hit this past Saturday after going nine games […]


Ildemaro Vargas - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 6)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 6 of the 2026 MLB regular season. The focus of this article is to highlight players who could be on the verge of a breakout, citing current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average, isolated power (ISO), stolen bases, and more. […]


Charlie Condon Scuffling, Still Worth Stashing for Home Run Potential?

Colorado Rockies corner infield/outfield prospect Charlie Condon, after a strong start to the year, has been mired in a funk at the plate, going 3-for-26 (.115) with just one extra-base hit (a double) over his last eight games. However, despite the recent bout of futility, the Rockies' second-ranked prospect is currently riding an 18-game on-base […]


Bryce Eldridge Surging Again, Remains a High-End Stash for Power Upside

San Francisco Giants first base prospect Bryce Eldridge broke out of a week-long slump in a big way over his last four games at Triple-A, going 10-for-18 (.555) with three home runs, nine RBI, and six runs scored over that span. Perhaps most impressive of all is that, after logging just three games without a […]


Back in Action, Colt Emerson a Stash Candidate with Multi-Category Potential

Seattle Mariners infield prospect Colt Emerson (wrist) returned to the lineup at Triple-A Tacoma last week after sitting out a few games with a minor wrist injury. In the five games since his return, the Mariners' top-ranked prospect has struggled to get back into a rhythm at the plate, going 3-for-20 (.150) over that span, […]


With Potential Injury News Looming, Logan Henderson a Priority Stash in All Formats

Milwaukee Brewers pitching prospect Logan Henderson continues to be one of the top pitchers to stash for fantasy baseball while being downright dominant for Triple-A Nashville to begin the year. The Brewers' sixth-ranked prospect made his longest appearance of the season in his last outing, throwing 67 pitches (46 strikes) over five innings of one-run […]


Max Clark Remains an Elite Stash Option in All Formats

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark continues to show off his offensive potential that could soon be on display in the majors. The Tigers' second-ranked prospect is riding a four-game hit streak and has now reached base via hit or walk in all but three of his 26 games for Triple-A Toledo this season. The […]


Robby Snelling Looks to Rebound Friday, Still a Worthwhile Stash Option

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Robby Snelling should remain a top pitcher to stash in fantasy leagues for his strikeout upside. The Marlins' second-ranked prospect displayed uncharacteristically poor command in his latest start, yielding five walks and being charged with a wild pitch in five innings of work, but still only allowed two hits in the […]


Salvador Perez Heating Up, but Will it Continue?

Kansas City Royals catcher/designated hitter Salvador Perez could be turning things around after a slow start to the season. The veteran backstop is 6-for-15 (.400) over his last three games, including a pair of home runs, four RBI, and four runs scored. The nine-time All-Star is hitting just .196 through 28 games, even after the […]


Tanner McDougal Exits Triple-A Start with Forearm Tightness

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Tanner McDougal exited his start for Triple-A Charlotte after one inning on Wednesday after experiencing right forearm tightness. The right-hander will undergo further testing to determine the extent of the injury. Chicago's sixth-ranked prospect had been pitching well for the Knights, posting a 3.13 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and a 27.4 […]


Mookie Betts Hits Minor Setback in Rehab, Still on Track for May Return

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (oblique) was expected to begin a rehab assignment this weekend, but on Wednesday, he stated that he felt some soreness in his oblique recently while taking batting practice on the field, so the team backed off his rehab a bit. Since then, the veteran has been hitting in the […]


Yusei Kikuchi Leaves Game on Wednesday with Shoulder Tightness

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (shoulder) was removed after two innings in Wednesday's game against the White Sox with what is being described as shoulder tightness. The southpaw came out to warm up before the third inning but left with the trainer. The extent of the injury is not yet known, but fantasy […]


After Brutal Start, Jakob Marsee Showing Signs of Life at the Plate

Miami Marlins outfielder Jakob Marsee has been a fantasy disappointment in the early going of 2026 after a breakout 2025. The left-handed hitter slashed .292/.363/.478 with five home runs and 14 steals in 55 games after his promotion to the big leagues last year, but so far in 2026, he's slashing just .184/.304/.272 through 30 […]


Thomas White Shines at Triple-A, MLB Debut Around the Corner?

Miami Marlins pitching prospect Thomas White has made two starts at Triple-A so far this year and has not disappointed. The Marlins' top-ranked prospect dealt with an oblique injury earlier in the season that delayed his 2026 debut for Jacksonville, but has allowed just one earned run on three hits and three walks while striking […]


Jett Williams Heating Up at Triple-A, Becoming Stash Candidate for Steals

Milwaukee Brewers infield/outfield prospect Jett Williams has been streaky thus far in 2026, but is currently in the midst of a hot stretch at Triple-A Nashville, going 7-for-17 (.412) over his last four games, including a home run and three steals during this span. The Brewers' third-ranked prospect is hitting just .221 even after this […]


Ryan Waldschmidt Continues to Hit, Nearing MLB Debut?

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt simply will not slow down at Triple-A Reno and continues to press for a promotion to the major leagues. In his most recent contest, the D-backs' top-ranked prospect went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI, now sitting with a .317-3-19-25-4 stat line through 27 games. In addition […]


A.J. Ewing Gets Promoted to Triple-A, Will He Debut in 2026?

New York Mets outfield prospect A.J. Ewing picked up right where he left off at Double-A last year and quickly earned a promotion to Triple-A on Monday. The Mets' third-ranked prospect slashed .339/.371/.430 with 12 steals in 28 games at Double-A in 2025, and this season, he was hitting .349 with a phenomenal .481 on-base […]


Kaelen Culpepper Slumping, but Remains a Stash Consideration

Minnesota Twins infield prospect Kaelen Culpepper fell into a 0-for-14 slump at Triple-A St. Paul last week, lowering his season-long slash line to .234/.327/.372 for the Saints. Still, a 21.5 percent strikeout rate is not cause for concern, and a better-than-average 11.2 percent walk rate has allowed him to continue to get on base. The […]


Spencer Jones Cools at Triple-A, Still a Potential Stash Option for Power Upside

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones has gone cold at the plate over the past week after a strong start to the Triple-A season. The 6-foot-7 slugger slashed .261/.381/.565 with five home runs over his first 20 games for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, but has gone 1-for-17 (.059) with zero extra-base hits in the five games since. […]


Amid Slump, Luke Raley Still Worthy of Roster Consideration?

Seattle Mariners outfielder Luke Raley continued his skid on Sunday, going 0-for-3 at the plate, and he's now hitless in his last 12 at-bats and is 1-for-19 (.053) over his last 10 games. Of course, as a career .232 hitter coming into the season, the 6-foot-3 slugger was probably overdue for some regression after starting […]


Moises Ballesteros Continues to Trend Upward, Worth Adding Off the Wire?

Chicago Cubs catcher/designated hitter Moises Ballesteros has been raking to begin 2026. The diminutive backstop has collected an extra-base hit in three consecutive games (three doubles, one home run), and is now slashing a robust .397/.446/.690 on the year with a .486 wOBA and 215 wRC+. The drawback right now is that he is exclusively […]


What Does Power Outage Mean for Jake Bauers' Fantasy Value?

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman/outfielder Jake Bauers has done a fine job filling in at first base this season after expected starter Andrew Vaughn (hand) hit the injured list before the season began. Bauers hit five home runs in his first 15 games this season, and although he is in the midst of a 10-game homerless […]


Ronny Mauricio a Sneaky Power Bat Available on the Waiver Wire

New York Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio is a name to consider on the waiver wire this week as the Mets recently called up their former top prospect when Francisco Lindor (calf) went on the injured list. Mauricio was hitting .293 at Triple-A and was already up to six home runs and five steals this season […]


Anthony Volpe a Priority Injured List Stash?

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (shoulder) is rostered in just nine percent of Yahoo! leagues, but with his expected return to the big league club this week, that number should probably be higher. The former first-round draft pick had a 20/20 season in his debut season of 2023, and was nearly 20/20 again last […]


Should Fantasy Managers Consider Dropping Daulton Varsho?

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho looked like he was heating up, going 13-for-38 (.342) over a 10-game stretch from April 10 through April 22, but went ice cold in the Cleveland series over the weekend. The left-handed hitter went 0-for-11 in the three-game set and is now slashing .230/.302/.379 with a .303 wOBA and […]


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