A.J. Ewing Worth a Look in Deep Leagues for his Speed?

New York Mets rookie second baseman/outfielder A.J. Ewing already has seven stolen bases in 10 attempts in his first 25 major-league games. The team's top prospect, per MLB Pipeline, has hit .259 (22-for-85) with a homer, a double, a triple, seven RBI, and 11 runs scored in his first 99 plate appearances for the injury-riddled […]

Connor Prielipp Still Worth Rostering Despite Inconsistent Results?

Minnesota Twins rookie left-hander Connor Prielipp has been inconsistent in his first nine major-league starts for the Twins this year, going 2-4 with a 5.15 ERA (3.43 FIP) and 1.33 WHIP with 49 strikeouts and 18 walks in 43 2/3 innings pitched. The 25-year-old former second-round pick in 2022 out of the University of Alabama […]

White Sox Officially Calling Up Outfield Prospect Braden Montgomery

The Chicago White Sox are officially calling up their No. 2 prospect, outfielder Braden Montgomery, for his MLB debut on Tuesday, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Montgomery is ranked as the No. 21 overall MLB prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and will get his first call to the big leagues after slashing an impressive .314/.422/.548 […]

Yainer Diaz Starting his Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz (oblique) is starting his minor-league rehab assignment with the Triple-A Sugar Land Space Cowboys on Tuesday, according to Astros reporter Michael Schwab. Diaz has been sidelined since May 5 due to a strained left oblique, but he's nearing a return and could potentially rejoin the Astros this weekend if he […]

Shane Bieber Making Another Rehab Start on Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays veteran right-hander Shane Bieber (elbow) will make another minor-league rehab start at Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. It will be Bieber's fourth rehab start as he continues to work his way back from inflammation in his surgically-repaired right elbow. The 31-year-old only made two starts in 2024 […]

Braden Montgomery Set to Be Called Up by White Sox?

Matt Snyder of CBS Sports reports that he is "hearing whispers" that Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Braden Montgomery is on the verge of being called up for his MLB debut. The 23-year-old has dominated Triple-A pitching so far in 2026, hitting .314/.422/.548 with 10 home runs, 41 RBI, 52 runs scored, and five stolen […]

Stephen Kolek Set to Rejoin the Rotation on Tuesday

Kansas City Royals right-hander Stephen Kolek (personal), who was placed on the family medical emergency list last Thursday, is listed as the team's starter for Tuesday's contest against the visiting Texas Rangers, per MLB.com. Kolek could be pitching with a heavy heart, but he'll be available for KC for what will be his seventh start […]

Astros Not Talking About Trading Yordan Alvarez

The Houston Astros could surely get a huge haul at this year's trade deadline for outfielder Yordan Alvarez, who leads the majors with a 1.070 OPS and the American League with 22 home runs and 48 RBI, but general manager Dana Brown has shot down speculation that the team might trade Alvarez, according to Brian […]

Yoendrys Gomez a Must-Add Waiver-Wire Target for Save-Needy Fantasy Managers?

Since being acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays in early May, Minnesota Twins right-hander Yoendrys Gomez has emerged as a key piece in his new team's bullpen. Across 14 innings (16 games) with Minnesota, Gomez owns a 0.64 ERA and 0.86 WHIP with 18 strikeouts and three saves. The 26-year-old's average fastball velocity is currently […]

Projecting Rest of Season Top 10 Starting Pitchers in 2026 Fantasy Baseball: June Update

The cream is rising to the top! By this point in the season, we are starting to see the elite pitchers in MLB separate themselves from the pack. There are still some pitchers who are likely underperforming or overperforming, but there's not much argument about the top five, or maybe six, starting pitchers in baseball. […]

Trevor Megill was Unavailable on Monday Due to "Discomfort"

Milwaukee Brewers right-handed closer Trevor Megill (undisclosed) was battling some "discomfort" and was unavailable to close the door in Monday night's wild 15-14, 12-inning win over the Athletics in Las Vegas, manager Pat Murphy told Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Right-hander Chad Patrick picked up his third save of the year in a scoreless inning of […]

Ryan Zeferjahn Emerging as a Sneaky Stash Candidate in Angels Bullpen

Across 30 2/3 innings (25 games) so far this season, Los Angeles Angels right-hander Ryan Zeferjahn has pitched to a 5.28 ERA and 1.40 WHIP with 38 strikeouts and one save. While the 28-year-old's top-line numbers are ugly, he's averaging 97.4 miles per hour on his fastball and has struck out 27% of the batters […]

Tyler Soderstrom Continues to Heat Up With Two Homers on Monday Night

Athletics first baseman/outfielder Tyler Soderstrom stayed hot in Monday night's wild 15-14 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in Las Vegas, going 3-for-4 at the plate with two home runs, four RBI, and two walks to boost his season batting average to .237 and his OPS to .790. There was no shortage of offense from either […]

Nick Kurtz on a Homer Binge, Goes Deep Twice in Wild Loss

There was no shortage of offense between the Milwaukee Brewers and Athletics on Monday night in Las Vegas, with the Brewers eventually prevailing 15-14 in 12 innings. Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz had a day at the plate, going 3-for-6 with two home runs, three RBI, three runs scored, a walk, and three strikeouts. His […]

Is Daniel Lynch IV Emerging as a High-End Closer Stash?

Kansas City Royals left-hander Daniel Lynch IV has emerged as a key piece of his team's bullpen in 2026, pitching to a 1.71 ERA and 0.95 WHIP with 29 strikeouts and one save across 26 1/3 innings (26 games). The 29-year-old is averaging a career-high 94.8 miles per hour on his fastball and has struck […]

Jacob Gonzalez Emerging as a Priority Waiver-Wire Target After Hot Start

Since making his MLB debut on May 31, Chicago White Sox infielder Jacob Gonzalez has hit .300/.391/.450 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs scored across 23 plate appearances. With White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami (hamstring) currently on the injured list, Gonzalez has logged everyday playing time at first base since his promotion. […]

9 Closer Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates: Relief Pitcher Targets For Saves (Week 11)

Summer is fully upon us now, and the perpetual search for closers and relief pitchers who can help your rosters continues unabated. Here are some relievers who might be under the radar now, but could be making waves soon. The key caveat here is that none of these pitchers are pure closers. Some are in […]

Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 11 (Hitters and Pitchers)

Amazingly, Week 11 is already here! Injuries continue to pile up as players such as Elly De La Cruz, Jorge Soler, and Austin Wells were placed on the injured list. At RotoBaller HQ, we return with more waiver wire advice to improve your roster or find an injury replacement with our fantasy baseball waiver wire […]

Are You For Real? Surprising Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Starts From Zack Littell, Kumar Rocker, Tatsuya Imai

Welcome back to the "Are You For Real?" series as we dive into Week 11 of the 2026 fantasy baseball season. For those unfamiliar, this is a weekly column where we examine starting pitchers who had surprisingly strong starts over the past week and put them under the microscope to determine whether they're legitimate or […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 11

It was a slower week on the prospect front last week, with only a couple of notable prospect promotions. Edwin Arroyo finally got the call to Cincinnati after excelling in Triple-A, and LuJames Groover got the call in Arizona. We also saw Spencer Jones recalled after Aaron Judge landed on the IL. It looks like […]

Gus Varland Earns Fifth Save, Emerging as Name to Roster in Washington's Bullpen?

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Gus Varland secured his team's 4-3 win over the Giants on Monday night after Keaton Winn blew the save for San Francisco. After the Nats plated three runs in the top of the ninth, Varland had two strikeouts while allowing a single and a walk on his way to his fifth […]

Trey Mancini Racks Up Three Hits in Season Debut, Is He Back on the Fantasy Radar?

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Trey Mancini returned to the majors for the first time since July 31, 2023, and he looked impressive in his first game back. The 34-year-old righty went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in his team's 5-4, extra-inning loss to the Astros. He put up solid numbers in […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts and Resurgent Hitters - Are They For Real? (Week 11)

Building a championship roster in fantasy baseball means finding potential breakouts and resurgences. These are either hitters who have taken their games to the next level or veterans who have gotten back on track. In this column, we're focusing on five hitters who fit this criteria. Each of the hitters on this list has been […]

Is Spencer Schwellenbach a Top Injury Stash?

Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) had bone spurs removed from his elbow in February and has begun a throwing progression as he works his way back to the rotation at some point late in the season. Even though he's still a ways from his return and has been limited to throwing from flat […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Willy Adames, Reid Detmers, Sal Stewart, More

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 11 of the 2026 season! Today, I'll check in on players like Willy Adames, Reid Detmers, Sal Stewart, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component of a successful season, and RotoBaller […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results For Week 11

We're in the thick of things both in the MLB world and the fantasy baseball world. Things continue to get clear with who's who every week, but that won't stop me from bringing you another edition of Fantasy Baseball Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs. The next big thing could be sitting there on the waiver […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 11 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success?

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our weekly starting pitcher waiver wire column. With another week of MLB action behind us, it's time to do a deep dive on some of the hottest starting pitchers and determine if managers should pick them up off the waiver wire. This week, we will look at a rising […]

5 Impressive Fantasy Baseball Breakout Pitchers - Walbert Urena, Gage Jump, Troy Melton, Brandon Young, Hunter Dobbins

There are plenty of starting pitchers who continue to break out right in front of our eyes. Ben Brown is throwing the ball better than he ever has, Peter Lambert is finally showing his full potential after a few rough seasons to start his career, and Michael Soroka is back to his rookie-year form following […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospect Sleepers, Breakouts, Risers: Week 11

Welcome back to the Week 11 edition of our Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospects Report for the 2026 MLB season, looking at dynasty prospect risers and fallers! Today, we'll take a look at some hot prospects in the minors, including Lazaro Montes, Kade Anderson, Zach Root, and more. We're already in the second week of June, […]

Buy Low, Sell High Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice for Week 11 (2026)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly buy/sell fantasy baseball trades advice article for Week 11 of the 2026 season, highlighting the best players to trade for and trade away. If you are new to this weekly series, we look at the best players to buy and sell every week of the fantasy baseball season.  This week, […]