Kansas City Chiefs running back Emmett Johnson will open his career in a depth role, but his every-down skill set makes him an intriguing handcuff in case prized free agent signing Kenneth Walker III misses any time. Johnson doesn't have game-changing speed, but he does have a proven track record as a ball-carrier and pass-catcher […]

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Devaughn Vele entered this offseason as one of the biggest sleepers in dynasty fantasy football leagues, but his long-term outlook took a hit after the NFL Draft. The draft potentially dropped Vele from second to fourth in the Saints' receiver room, as New Orleans spent a first-round pick on Jordyn […]

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Brenen Thompson is a very appealing name for managers in dynasty fantasy football leagues. While the Chargers have a somewhat crowded, young receiver room, there's an opportunity for Thompson to carve out a role in his rookie year and serve as a key receiving threat long-term. Thompson offers blazing speed […]

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor was playing at an elite level for most of last year, but his production took a hit after quarterback Daniel Jones (Achilles) suffered a season-ending injury. Taylor ranked as the RB1 in PPR leagues from Week 1 to Week 10, and it wasn't particularly close; he was a full […]

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has been hitting the ball well lately, and he's worth adding off the waiver wire in many fantasy baseball leagues. Over his last six games, Gurriel is 10-for-25 with one home run, two doubles, four RBI, one walk, five strikeouts, and one stolen base. This year, he owns a […]

Atlanta Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim has struggled at the plate since being activated from the injured list 10 days ago, but he broke out of a hitless skid by going 1-for-4 with an RBI single and a walk on Wednesday. Kim is now 2-for-23 with three walks and five strikeouts this year, and his .225 […]

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Angel Martinez is having a solid season at the plate, and his power surge is enough to justify adding him off the waiver wire in fantasy baseball. Martinez homered 11 times across 139 games last year, and he's already up to nine homers through just 48 games this year. He also has […]

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Foster Griffin has hit a bit of a skid lately, but the underlying metrics suggest that he's a bounce-back candidate, which bodes well for his rest-of-season fantasy outlook. Griffin has allowed 14 earned runs over his last 9.1 innings of work, but he has still maintained a solid 4.02 ERA across […]

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts is an intriguing waiver wire option for fantasy baseball managers as he shows off increased power. Bogaerts hit just 11 homers in each of his last two seasons, but he's already up to seven homers through just 48 games this year. Although he has hit a bit of a […]

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Ty Simpson won't start right away, but his long-term upside in such a prominent offense gives him significant value in dynasty fantasy football leagues. Matthew Stafford is already 38 years old, and although he continues to play at an MVP level, there's no debate that he's in the final stage of […]

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington is trending in the wrong direction in dynasty fantasy football leagues, and managers could justify dropping him as the post-rookie draft roster crunch approaches. Washington had 31 catches, 364 yards, and one touchdown last year, and we're not convinced he'll be able to surpass those numbers in 2026. Now […]

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza might not start Week 1, but he remains an appealing dynasty option and the clear-cut No. 1 quarterback among this year's rookies in fantasy football. Mendoza worked behind Kirk Cousins and Aidan O'Connell during OTAs on Wednesday. Managers shouldn't read too much into this pecking order, as it's common […]

Free-agent wide receiver Tyreek Hill (knee) remains unsigned heading into the final stretch of May. There are still more than three months until the NFL season, but managers would like to see Hill sign sooner rather than later so that they can evaluate his landing spot and fantasy football outlook. There have been very few […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins' role isn't perfectly clear ahead of the 2026 season, as there continue to be plenty of questions and moving parts in Foxborough. Most notably, we still don't know whether the Patriots will trade for A.J. Brown, a move widely reported but not yet official. If Brown does head […]

We've arrived at the back half of May, and it can be easy for fantasy baseball managers to feel like the season has "settled." Prospects have been called up to solidify rosters, and players who opened the year on the injured list have started to come back fully healthy. Rest assured, though: there are still […]

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers allowed eight runs on Tuesday, but he's still a potential waiver wire addition given his consistent ability to generate strikeouts. Detmers' ERA jumped to 5.07 in the loss, but his 3.25 xERA and 3.10 FIP both suggest that he could be due for some favorable regression going forward. […]

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger (elbow) is currently on the injured list with right elbow inflammation, but he could be an intriguing waiver wire target once he's activated back to the 26-man roster. Barger has played in just nine games this season and is off to a putrid start, going 1-for-22 with zero home […]

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Troy Melton (elbow) made his fourth rehab appearance on Wednesday, allowing one run, two hits, zero walks, and six strikeouts across five innings of work with the organization's Class-A affiliate. Melton has been on the 60-day injured list since March, and he has not yet pitched in an MLB game this […]

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Randy Vasquez has been highly effective in 2026, generating waiver wire interest across most fantasy baseball leagues. Through nine starts this year, Vasquez is 5-1 with a 2.68 ERA, 3.31 FIP, 8.05 K/9, and 2.32 BB/9. He was highly effective with zero runs and zero walks over six innings in […]

Minnesota Twins shortstop Brooks Lee has emerged as a potential waiver wire addition in fantasy baseball as managers look for midseason upgrades. One of Lee's biggest strengths is his role; he has played at shortstop nearly every day for the Twins, logging 46 games and 178 plate appearances so far in 2026. He's also having […]

Miami Marlins outfielder Esteury Ruiz isn't the flashiest name in fantasy baseball as he hovers near the Mendoza line, but his ability to steal bases still makes him an intriguing waiver wire addition. He is slashing .200/.219/.467 with two homers, a 3% walk rate, and a 28% strikeout rate across 19 games (32 plate appearances). […]

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette has yet to finish higher than WR61 in either of his two NFL seasons, and that trend could continue given his outlook for 2026 and beyond. The Panthers have Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Cooker firmly established as their top two receivers, leaving Legette battling for the No. 3 role, […]

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman doesn't seem to have a very encouraging outlook in dynasty fantasy football leagues. The former first-round pick has failed to live up to expectations. He has finished as the WR40 or worse in each of his five seasons, as well as WR69 or worse in four of those five. […]

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews had a frustrating season in 2025, catching a modest 48 passes for 422 yards and five touchdowns across 17 games. He suffered from the Ravens' subpar passing attack, as well as a crowded tight end room that also featured Isaiah Likely and Charlie Kolar. Both Likely and Kolar departed […]

New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. projects as the team's No. 2 option out of the backfield in 2026, but there may be a path for him to maintain value in dynasty fantasy football leagues. Fueled by a big second half after Cam Skattebo (ankle) went down, Tracy finished as the overall RB28 […]

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Chimere Dike is trending down after the team's offseason additions. There isn't much of a trade market for him, but he's too promising a player to drop, so managers are forced to stash him on the bench in most leagues. Dike was the WR50 last year with 48 catches, 423 yards, […]

Miami Marlins catcher Agustin Ramirez has emerged as a base-stealing threat at Triple-A, making him an intriguing fantasy stash ahead of his eventual return to the majors. Ramirez was optioned to Triple-A on May 4 after slashing .230/.318/.345 with two homers, three steals, and 87 wRC+ in the majors. His slash line in Jacksonville isn't […]

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Miami Marlins. He'll bat leadoff as the designated hitter against Marlins southpaw Braxton Garrett. Acuna is making his return from a two-week absence that included a stint on the 10-day injured list. Prior to injuring his hamstring on […]

The Cleveland Guardians have promoted first base prospect Ralphy Velazquez to Triple-A, according to Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com. Velazquez was the Guardians' first-round pick in 2023, signing for $2.5 million out of Huntington Beach High School in California. It's a much-deserved promotion for the left-handed hitter, who was slashing .317/.414/.566 with seven home runs, a […]

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Mike Sirota has been promoted to Double-A, suggesting that he could be on the fast track to making his MLB debut. Sirota was the Reds' third-round pick in 2024, but Cincinnati traded him to the Dodgers in exchange for Gavin Lux in January 2025. As we've become accustomed to with […]