MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 10)

Another week brings another wave of prospects getting their first taste of the major leagues. As we enter June, the initial excitement of the season has faded, and now it's time to buckle down and focus on winning your fantasy league. That's why it's important to stay proactive now by making the right pickups and […]

MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 9)

Memorial Day is often viewed as a checkpoint in baseball. By this point in the season, teams usually have a clearer sense of who they are and what their path might look like for the rest of the summer. With the expanded playoff format and additional Wild Card spots, more teams remain in contention deeper […]

MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 8)

Over the past few weeks, recently called-up prospects like A.J. Ewing, Henry Bolte, and Ryan Waldschmidt have made an immediate impact for fantasy managers. With MLB teams becoming more aggressive in promoting prospects, fantasy managers need to stay on top of the latest news and adjust accordingly. To help with that, we’ll break down two […]

MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 7)

This week brought another wave of prospects crashing onto the MLB shores, as several top farmhands earned the call to the majors. In this article, we’ll break down three of those hitters, along with two prospects who are beginning to find their footing in the minors. As you manage your roster, it’s important to strike […]

MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 6)

We say this every year, but it feels like there have been more injuries, promotions, and coaching changes than ever to start this MLB season. With all that turnover, more prospects are getting called up, so it’s important to stay familiar with standout minor leaguers to gain an edge over your league-mates. There are few […]

MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 5)

As May approaches, sample sizes are becoming large enough to start making roster moves without being overly reactionary. This week, we highlight two hitters and two pitchers who are expected to make an impact at some point this season in redraft leagues. Over the last few weeks, this article has anticipated the call-ups of Payton […]

MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 4)

Another week, another wave of top prospects to highlight for redraft leagues. This week, we’re hopping on the bus and heading to Triple-A to find the best stashable, soon-to-be rookies. As the April prospect window closes, it’s possible we won’t see as many call-ups until late May or early June. That said, teams are increasingly […]

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 […]

MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 2)

With all the Opening Day festivities behind us, the fantasy baseball grind officially begins. Remember, the season is a marathon, and this week marks the start of a long adventure, one that will eventually have you stressing over the final out of a meaningless late-September game between two non-playoff teams. Luckily, this article is here […]

MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 1)

The MLB season is in full swing, which means it’s time to start perfecting your fantasy roster. In this article each week, we are going to highlight prospects who have either just been called up or are excelling in the minors and could see a promotion soon. For this first week, we’ll highlight mostly rookie […]

4 Starting Pitcher Draft Targets With Upside - Fantasy Baseball Value Picks (2026)

Most fantasy owners will have their final draft this week. Whether you're in an NFBC Main Event or a home league with your college buddies, everyone needs pitching sleepers to round out their rotation. This article highlights four sleeper starters going after pick-170 in NFBC drafts (from March 1 through March 20). When building your […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates for 2026 - National League Edition

Believe it or not, we’re just about one week away from the start of the 2026 MLB season. After a long winter of scouring Fangraphs and Baseball Savant, it’s finally time to meet up with your friends, have some pizza and beer, and draft the best team you can.  As you enter your final wave […]

Later-Round Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates - American League Edition (2026)

Welcome to fantasy baseball draft season! Over the next few weeks, managers will put all their offseason prep to the test in hopes of dominating their drafts. Even though fantasy owners are smarter than ever and there aren’t many true sleepers left, there are still a few players going outside the top 150 who can […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Sleepers: Mid-To-Late Round Draft Targets (2026)

Fantasy baseball drafts are right around the corner, which makes now the perfect time to start preparing for the season. While most fantasy managers are well-researched through the first 10 rounds, that’s rarely where leagues are won. History shows that championship teams are often built in the middle and late rounds of the draft. In […]

Mets Designate Richard Lovelady for Assignment

The New York Mets announced they have designated left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady for assignment as a corresponding 40-man roster move following their acquisition of infielder Vidal Brujan from the Minnesota Twins. Lovelady is out of minor-league options, and if he clears waivers and is outrighted, he would have the right to elect free agency. The […]

Tigers, Corey Julks Agree to Minor-League Deal

Free-agent outfielder Corey Julks signed a minor-league contract with the Detroit Tigers last week, and The Detroit Free Press' Evan Petzold reports that the deal includes a non-roster invitation to MLB spring training and would pay $875,000 if Julks makes the major-league roster. Julks has spent the past three seasons with the Houston Astros and […]

Nationals Designate Riley Adams for Assignment

The Washington Nationals announced they have designated catcher Riley Adams for assignment, a corresponding move for their claim of right-hander Gus Varland. Adams had been one of the longest-tenured Nationals, having been acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays in 2021 in exchange for left-handed reliever Brad Hand. Over five major league seasons, the 29-year-old has […]

Twins Trade Vidal Brujan to Mets

The Minnesota Twins announced they have traded infielder Vidal Brujan to the New York Mets in exchange for cash considerations. Minnesota designated Bruján for assignment on Tuesday after acquiring Tristan Gray in a trade with the Boston Red Sox. The Mets have not yet made a corresponding roster move. Across five MLB seasons, the switch-hitting […]

Where Will Eugenio Suárez Sign?

Veteran free-agent third baseman Eugenio Suarez remains on the open market, and Nick Deeds of MLBTradeRumors.com believes the Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Seattle Mariners remain the most likely landing spots. The Red Sox appear to be the most obvious fit after losing out on Alex Bregman and missing on other veteran power bats […]

White Sox, LaMonte Wade Jr. Agree to Minor-League Deal

The Chicago White Sox and veteran free-agent first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. have agreed to a minor-league contract, according to Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Wade will report to MLB camp as a non-roster invitee. Across seven MLB seasons, Wade owns a .236/.341/.390 slash line with 55 home runs and 185 RBI over […]

Rangers Re-Sign Josh Sborz to Minor-League Deal

The Texas Rangers announced on Tuesday that they have signed free-agent right-hander Josh Sborz to a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to major-league spring training. Sborz returns to the organization he has spent the past five seasons with. The 32-year-old relief pitcher missed the entire 2025 season while recovering from shoulder surgery. Over his […]

Orioles, Sam Huff Agree To Minor-League Deal

The Baltimore Orioles have agreed to a minor-league contract with free-agent catcher Sam Huff, according to MASNsports.com's Roch Kubatko. Huff is expected to attend big league spring training as a non-roster invitee. The 28-year-old has appeared in parts of five major league seasons, hitting 12 home runs while slashing .247/.301/.430 across 272 plate appearances. A […]

Angels, Miguel Castro Agree to Minor-League Deal

The Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a minor-league contract with veteran free-agent reliever Miguel Castro, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Castro will attend big league spring training as a non-roster invitee. The 31-year-old righty has pitched for seven MLB teams over 11 seasons. For his career, he holds a 4.24 […]

Takahiro Norimoto to Stay in Japan, Signs With Yomiuri Giants

Right-handed pitcher Takahiro Norimoto has decided to remain in Japan and will sign a multi-year deal with the Yomiuri Giants, according to a report from Sports Hochi. Norimoto had been considering an offer from an MLB club but ultimately chose to continue his career in Nippon Professional Baseball. The 35-year-old has spent his entire 13-year […]

Taylor Clarke Agrees to One-Year Deal With Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed free-agent reliever Taylor Clarke to a one-year, $1.5 million contract that includes incentives and could be worth just over $2 million, reports Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. In a corresponding move, the Diamondbacks designated right-hander Gus Varland for assignment. Clarke spent the past three seasons with the Kansas City […]

Are the Mariners Poised to Land Brendan Donovan?

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Seattle Mariners are viewed as the leading suitor to land St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan, largely because Seattle possesses the strongest farm system to facilitate a deal. Rosenthal added that the San Francisco Giants and Kansas City Royals have also expressed interest. However, he believes […]

Mariners Acquire Yosver Zulueta from Reds

The Seattle Mariners are set to acquire right-hander Yosver Zulueta from the Cincinnati Reds, according to Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com. Zulueta was designated for assignment earlier today following Cincinnati's official signing of Pierce Johnson. The return for the Reds is currently unknown. Seattle's 40-man roster is full, so a corresponding move will be required to […]

Reds Sign Will Banfield and Hagen Danner to Minor-League Deals

The Cincinnati Reds have signed free-agent catcher Will Banfield and right-hander Hagen Danner to minor-league deals, according to the Reds' X account. Banfield appeared in just seven games for Cincinnati last year, slashing .100/.100/.100 with one hit in 10 plate appearances. In the minors, the 26-year-old from Georgia has slashed .224/.276/.366 with 63 home runs […]

Are the Red Sox Still Pursuing Eugenio Suarez?

According to Sean McAdam and Chris Cotillo of MassLive, the Boston Red Sox are still rumored to have interest in veteran third baseman Eugenio Suarez following Alex Bregman's signing with the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. Boston previously showed interest in Suarez earlier in the offseason but opted to wait in hopes of landing infielders Ketel […]

Mets, Blue Jays Engaged in Bidding War for Kyle Tucker

The New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays are engaged in an active bidding war for free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker. According to ESPN's Jesse Rogers, the Mets have offered Tucker a short-term deal believed to be worth roughly $50 million per season. Meanwhile, sources told ESPN that the Blue Jays have countered with a long-term […]