Jake McCarthy Still Under the Weather on Thursday

Colorado Rockies outfielder Jake McCarthy (illness) remains under the weather and is out of the starting lineup on Thursday in the series finale at Coors Field against the visiting Chicago Cubs, according to MLB.com. Troy Johnston is making another start in right field and will bat fifth against Cubs right-hander Edward Cabrera. McCarthy was scratched […]

Luis Robert Jr. Expects to Return This Season

New York Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (back) said he expects to return from his spine injury this season, according to Chelsea Janes of SNY. Robert said his back has been responding better in recent days, so he might run on the field by the end of the week. However, he doesn't know if the […]

Justin Verlander Lit Up by Four Home Runs in Rehab Start

Detroit Tigers veteran right-hander Justin Verlander (hip) had a rough showing in his minor-league rehab start on Wednesday for Triple-A Toledo, allowing four earned runs on five hits (four home runs) while walking two and striking out three in 5 2/3 innings of work for the Mud Hens. It was in stark contrast to his […]

Kenley Jansen on Track to Return on Friday

Detroit Tigers right-handed reliever Kenley Jansen (pelvis) was a bit "rusty" in his minor-league rehab outing on Wednesday at Triple-A Toledo, but manager A.J. Hinch said he is still on track to be reinstated after a minimum stay on the 15-day injured list, according to Evan Woodbery of MLive Media Group. It points to Jansen […]

CT Scan Comes Back Negative for Seth Lugo

Kansas City Royals right-hander Seth Lugo's (head) CT scan came back clear, and he will continue to be monitored, according to the team. Lugo was hit in the forehead by a 106.6 mph line drive off the bat of Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo on Wednesday night in a scary scene at Kauffman Stadium. The […]

Foster Griffin a Waiver-Wire Target With Good Upcoming Matchup

Washington Nationals left-hander Foster Griffin had another solid outing on Wednesday at Oracle Park against the San Francisco Giants, although he did not factor into the decision. Griffin allowed just one earned run on six hits (one homer) while walking none and striking out five in six innings for a quality start. Since allowing 14 […]

Clayton Beeter Still the Reliever to Roster for Saves in Washington

Despite a recent rough patch, Washington Natinals right-handed reliever Clayton Beeter is the best source of saves in D.C. Beeter hasn't had the best start to June -- he's allowed four earned runs on five hits while walking one and striking out four in 3 2/3 innings in three outings -- but he entered the […]

Antonio Senzatela Still Worth Rostering After Struggles in June?

Colorado Rockies veteran right-hander Antonio Senzatela has looked like a different pitcher this year after being moved to a relief role. In his first 16 outings out of the bullpen in 2026 through May, Senzatela had a 1.36 ERA (3.23 FIP) with 26 strikeouts, nine walks, a 4-0 record, three saves, and two holds. The […]

Jose A. Ferrer a Top Closer Handcuff?

With Seattle Mariners closer Andres Munoz not living up to his lofty expectations so far in 2026, left-handed reliever Jose A. Ferrer is gaining some steam as one of the top handcuff relievers in baseball. The 26-year-old Dominican southpaw did blow a save chance on Tuesday at Camden Yards against the Baltimore Orioles, allowing two […]

Walbert Urena a Potential Breakout Pitcher?

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Walbert Urena picked up the fourth win of his first season in the big leagues on Tuesday night over the visiting Houston Astros, tossing five scoreless innings while allowing three hits, walking five, and striking out seven. The 22-year-old Dominican hurler is now 4-4 in his rookie season for the Halos […]

Casey Mize Likely to Pitch on Sunday Against Cleveland

Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize (groin) is likely to return from the 15-day injured list to start against the division-rival Cleveland Guardians on Sunday in the series finale, but the Tigers are waiting for him to complete his bullpen session on Thursday before setting that in stone, according to Evan Woodbery of MLive Media Group. […]

Tarik Skubal to Start on Saturday Against Guardians

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal (elbow) will return from the 15-day injured list and start on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians, manager A.J. Hinch told Jason Beck of MLB.com. Right-hander Jack Flaherty will go in the series opener on Friday, with Casey Mize (groin) returning from the IL to pitch in the series finale on […]

Matt Chapman Homers Twice, Going Off So Far in June

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman is definitely starting to heat up as the summer approaches. In the team's wild 11-10 win at Oracle Park on Wednesday night over the visiting Washington Nationals, Chapman went 4-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, a double, three RBI, and three runs scored to boost his […]

Is Ryan Ward Worth Picking Up Following Hot Start to MLB Career?

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Ryan Ward could be playing his way into a larger role with a great start to his MLB career. The 28-year-old lefty is 8-for-30 (.267) with a pair of doubles, three home runs, and a 14.3% barrel rate through his first nine games. He's currently in a strict platoon with Alex […]

Bryan Hudson Continues to Emerge as Potential Ninth-Inning Option

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Bryan Hudson issued one walk but no hits in his one shutout inning to earn his third save of the season on Wednesday night against the Braves. Seranthony Dominguez worked a clean eighth inning ahead of Hudson, with both relievers preserving a narrow 2-1 lead. The White Sox will continue […]

Gregory Soto Struggles Again, is he in Danger of Being on the Hot Seat?

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Gregory Soto got the job done on Wednesday to earn his ninth save, but it wasn't a clean and neat outing. He only needed eight pitches, all strikes, to get through the inning, but he gave up two hits, including a two-run blast by Shohei Ohtani. The 31-year-old lefty is 4-1 […]

Elvis Alvarado Earns First Save, a Name to Watch in A's Committee?

Athletics relief pitcher Elvis Alvarado closed out his team's 4-3 win on Wednesday night after Hogan Harris pitched the eighth inning. Alvarado faced the middle of the Brewers' lineup and struck out Christian Yelich and Brice Turang as part of his 1-2-3 ninth inning. Alvarado has allowed nine runs in his 14 innings this year […]

Garrett Cleavinger Emerging as Deep-League Waiver Target?

Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Garrett Cleavinger earned his second save of the season on Wednesday in his team's 7-5 win over the Red Sox. Cleavinger gave up a home run to Caleb Durbin and issued a walk ot Isiah Kiner-Falefa, but he struck out Andruw Monasterio to end the game. Closer Bryan Baker had […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 11

 Hey RotoBallers, we are already halfway through Week 11 and will soon be at the midpoint of June. We rank the top 100 hitters and pitchers to prioritize in our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 11— June 8 through June 14 to help fantasy managers in leagues that allow daily moves. Find out […]

Top-5 MLB Pitching Prospects To Stash For Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues - Week 12 (2026)

Welcome back to our top starting pitcher fantasy baseball prospects to stash for Week 12 of the 2026 MLB season. While the pitching prospect pipeline was quiet at the start of the week, the hitting side was not. Managers saw top Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Braden Montgomery and Rockies prospect Cole Carrigg both make […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Matt Chapman, Bryce Miller, Manny Machado, More

Welcome to another midweek edition of Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers for Week 11 of the 2026 season! In this piece, I’ll take a look at Matt Chapman, Bryce Miller, Manny Machado, and more.  It's important to keep up with recent hitter and pitcher trends, whether it's a hot streak worth buying or a cold […]

Struggling Players to Drop? Updated Cut List Rankings for Week 11 Waiver Wire

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our updated Cut List Rankings for fantasy baseball in Week 11 of the 2026 MLB season. As always, we will spotlight some underperforming and injured players who have put themselves on the "drop" radar. This week, we saw some early-season surges continue to slow down, including Ildemaro Vargas and several pitchers […]

Saves+Holds Fantasy Baseball Rankings (SV+HLD) Updates: Top 150 Relief Pitchers (June)

Let's meet up on the mound for my second in-season update for my Saves+Holds fantasy baseball rankings (SV+HLD or SOLDS) for the top 150 relief pitchers of the 2026 season. We do plenty to give saves-focused players their insight, but this allows me to stretch my wings and have fun with holds as well. This […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 11

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our Bargain Basement Hitters. Another week of MLB action is in the books, which means it's time to do a deep dive into the waiver wire and determine if these hot hitters can continue their success. This week, we will look at a veteran bat on the Yankees who […]

Fantasy Baseball Buy-Lows? Unlucky Star Players (Week 11)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of buy-low candidates. Each week of the fantasy baseball season, we look at struggling star players who are top buy-low candidates. Star players like Jose Ramirez and Ronald Acuna Jr. have been on this list before, and both went on strong stretches at the plate shortly after.  For this week, we'll dive into […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Week 11 (2026)

Welcome back to our weekly starting pitcher rankings, where we rank the top starting pitchers in baseball. This FSWA-award-winning Best Baseball Series is updated weekly with the "Top 101 Starting Pitchers" from Nick Mariano. His Weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks look to assist you to the top spot as well. Nick's rankings each week give […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 11)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 11 of the 2026 MLB season. This week, we hit the first days of June. Have you done your mental calculus on your fantasy teams? But by now, you should know where your team is strong and where you may […]

Fantasy Baseball League Winners: Unlikely Aces Worth A Roster Spot? (Week 11)

We're onto the 11th edition of our Unlikely Aces column for the 2026 MLB season. This is an article where we dive into surprising pitchers who have exceeded expectations, performing like Unlikely Aces off the waiver wire. The goal here is to speculate on their rest-of-season value, looking at their current results, pitch mix, and […]

MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 11)

As Forrest Gump almost certainly would have said if he played fantasy baseball, prospects are like a box of chocolates; you never know which one is about to become a league winner. While that may be true, a prospect stepping into a solidified starting role is usually worth the gamble. This week, we’ll highlight three […]

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups: Mid-Week Fantasy Baseball Adds for Week 11

Hello again, RotoBallers! Now that we have reached the halfway point of the week, it is time to start shopping the fantasy baseball waiver wire. Whether you play in a league that allows daily transactions, or you want a sneak preview for the weekend waiver run, the mid-week edition of Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for […]