Parker Messick a Top Waiver-Wire Pickup After Stellar Season Debut

Cleveland Guardians left-handed pitching prospect Parker Messick should be viewed as a priority waiver wire pickup this week after his strong season debut. On Monday evening, the young southpaw was tasked to face the reigning two-time World Series Champions in Los Angeles. However, Messick looked quite comfortable on the bump, logging six shutout frames. He […]

Bubba Chandler Struggles to Command Pitches in Season Debut

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Bubba Chandler struggled to command his pitches in his season debut on Tuesday evening. Facing the Cincinnati Reds, Chandler tossed 4 1/3 innings with one run (unearned), no hits, and six punchouts. However, he allowed a hefty six free passes, which has limited his effectiveness. While he was able to […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/1/2026)

We are finishing up the first week of the season, and we have many opening day starters back on the bump today for their second start of the year. That makes my job of tracking down home runs a bit more challenging, but who's to say we can't attack these top pitchers, too? I was […]

Andrew Painter Strikes Out Eight, Allows One Run in Strong MLB Debut

Philadelphia Phillies top pitching prospect Andrew Painter was sharp in his MLB debut on Tuesday evening. Facing the Washington Nationals, Painter logged 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball with just four hits and one free pass. He struck out eight batters en route to picking up the victory as well. Painter endured some serious growing […]

Jose Fernandez Launches Two Home Runs in Historic MLB Debut

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jose Fernandez went 3-for-4 with two home runs during his MLB debut on Tuesday evening against the Detroit Tigers. Fernandez was promoted to the roster to replace Pavin Smith (elbow), who was placed on the injured list earlier in the day. Fernandez got the start at the hot corner and did […]

Zach Eflin Expected to be Placed on the Injured List

Baltimore Orioles right-handed pitcher Zach Eflin (elbow) is slated to be placed on the injured list, according to Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun. In a corresponding move, the Orioles are slated to promote right-handed pitcher Albert Suarez to the MLB roster. Eflin departed his season debut early with an elbow injury. While the […]

Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - James Tibbs III, Chase Petty, Jacob Gonzalez, Brendan Beck, Sam Antonacci

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Not only has the MLB regular season gotten underway, but Minor League Baseball is already back, too. The Triple-A schedule kicked off with some thrilling action last week. Monitoring the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far is imperative. The players listed here are coming off dominant weeks and […]

Chase DeLauter Exits Tuesday's Game with Foot Injury, X-Rays Come Back Negative

Cleveland Guardians outfield prospect Chase DeLauter (foot) exited Tuesday's contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers early with a foot injury. However, Andre Knott of FOX 8 reported that the X-rays came back negative, which suggests the budding star avoided a serious injury. DeLauter would leave the contest after fouling a ball off his foot in […]

Kipp Heisterman's MLB Strikeout Prop Bets Today: Best Pitcher K Props (4/1/2026)

Welcome to our daily MLB strikeout prop bets guide for Wednesday, April 1, 2026. All 30 teams are in action today, with games starting as early as 12:40 p.m. EST and as late as 7:40 p.m. EST. Overall, it should be a really fun slate. While it is still early in the season, teams are […]

Fantasy Baseball Closer Depth Charts - MLB Bullpens and Saves

Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies, and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important […]

David Bednar Sharp to Begin 2026

New York Yankees closer David Bednar is off to a solid start to the 2026 campaign, his first full season in New York. Across his first two appearances (two innings), Bednar is two-for-two on save chances and has allowed just one hit. The 31-year-old has walked two while recording just one strikeout, but it's hard […]

Ryan Feltner Removed from Start on Tuesday Due to Glute Contusion

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Ryan Feltner (glute) was removed from his start on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays due to a glute contusion. The 29-year-old was hit by a comebacker off the bat of Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez, so Feltner hopefully won't be forced to miss any significant time. Before the injury, […]

MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (4/1/26): Casey Wilson’s Top DraftKings & FanDuel Values

  Casey Wilson's MLB Model All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. Welcome to Casey Wilson's MLB Model for Wednesday, 4/1/26. Please refer to the color key and data time key for rankings and periods. Games are sorted by start time, with the away pitcher listed first and the home pitcher […]

Cardinals Looking to Sign JJ Wetherholt to Long-Term Extension

The St. Louis Cardinals are trying to sign second baseman JJ Wetherholt to a long-term extension, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The 23-year-old Wetherholt entered camp as one of the top prospects in all of baseball and was named the Cardinals' Opening Day second baseman coming out of Spring Training. Through […]

Colt Emerson Added to Mariners 40-Man Roster, Will Remain at Triple-A Tacoma "For the Time Being"

Seattle Mariners shortstop prospect Colt Emerson has officially been added to the team's 40-man roster but will remain at Triple-A Tacoma "for the time being," per Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Emerson is widely considered one of the top prospects in all of baseball and signed a massive eight-year, $95 million contract extension with the Mariners […]

Carlos Rodon Experiencing Hamstring Tightness

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that starting pitcher Carlos Rodon (elbow, hamstring) experienced hamstring tightness while going through his throwing program on Tuesday, per MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. Rodon is currently on the 15-day injured list while he recovers from the surgery he had in October 2025 to remove loose bodies from his left […]

Zach Eflin Exits Start on Tuesday Due to Elbow Discomfort

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Zach Eflin (elbow) exited early from his start on Tuesday night against the Texas Rangers due to right elbow discomfort, per Roch Kubatko of MASN. Before getting hurt, the veteran right-hander pitched 3 2/3 innings and recorded seven strikeouts while allowing four hits, two walks, and one earned run. While the […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Playing in Sim Games

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (knee) is playing in simulated games, but manager Torey Lovullo said he won't return until late April, at the earliest, according to Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports. Gurriel is on the 10-day injured list and is still working his way back from surgery to fix a torn ACL in […]

Corbin Burnes Throws 20-Pitch Bullpen Session

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Corbin Burnes (elbow) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday, according to manager Torey Lovullo. Burnes is slowly mixing in all of his pitches in two bullpens per week as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. The four-time All-Star only made 11 starts in his first […]

Merrill Kelly Throws Bullpen, to Make Rehab Start on Friday

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly (back), who opened the year on the 15-day injured list with left intercostal nerve irritation, threw a bullpen session on Tuesday and will make a minor-league rehab start with Triple-A Reno on Friday, according to manager Torey Lovullo. The 37-year-old veteran might end up only missing a couple of turns […]

Kevin McGonigle Hitting Second, Kerry Carpenter Dropped to Fifth

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Kevin McGonigle is starting at shortstop and will bat out of the two-hole on Tuesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Brandon Pfaadt, while designated hitter Kerry Carpenter is being dropped to the fifth spot in the batting order, according to MLB.com. Third baseman Colt Keith will be the club's leadoff […]

Seiya Suzuki to Begin a Rehab Assignment Soon

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said on Tuesday that outfielder Seiya Suzuki (knee) will go on a minor-league rehab assignment when the team is on the road, according to Taylor McGregor of Watch Marquee Sports. The exact timing of the rehab assignment and the location are still to be determined. The Cubs start their six-game […]

Jeremy Pena Back in Tuesday's Lineup

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena is back at the 6 and is leading off for the Astros on Tuesday against the visiting Boston Red Sox and right-hander Brayan Bello, according to MLB.com. Pena will be playing in his third game of the young season on Tuesday as the Astros ease him in following a fractured […]

Christian Yelich Playing the Outfield Against Rays

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich will make the start in left field and will bat cleanup for the Brewers on Tuesday against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays and left-hander Shane McClanahan, according to MLB.com. Catcher Gary Sanchez will DH and bat fifth. Yelich, the team's primary DH, will play the field for the first […]

Munetaka Murakami Batting Second Again on Tuesday

Chicago White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami is making the start at first base and will bat second again on Tuesday for a matchup against the hosting Miami Marlins and right-hander Janson Junk, according to MLB.com. In his first year in the U.S., Murakami is off to a strong start for the Pale Hose, going 4-for-14 […]

Addison Barger on the Bench Again on Tuesday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger is on the bench again for Tuesday's game against the visiting Colorado Rockies at the Rogers Centre, according to MLB.com. Barger will begin on the bench for the second time in the team's five games to begin the 2026 season, and he's currently hitless in his first 15 plate […]

Willy Adames Back in Leadoff Spot at Petco Park on Tuesday

San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames is back in the leadoff spot for the Gigantes for Tuesday night's game at Petco Park against the San Diego Padres and right-hander German Marquez, according to MLB.com. Adames went 1-for-4 out of the leadoff spot in Monday night's win over the Friars, the Giants' first win of the […]

Aidan Miller Still Not Swinging a Bat

Philadelphia Phillies top prospect Aidan Miller (back) has yet to swing a bat as he recovers from a lingering back injury, although manager Rob Thomson said on Tuesday that Miller's activities have increased, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. Miller, who is considered the No. 9 overall shortstop prospect, started the 2026 season on the […]

Jarren Duran Resting on Tuesday in Houston

Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran will get a breather in the early going on Tuesday for a matchup at Daikin Park against the Houston Astros, according to MLB.com. With Duran starting on the bench, Masataka Yoshida draws into the lineup as Boston's designated hitter and will bat third against Astros right-hander Hunter Brown. Duran […]

Kyle Schwarber Taking Ground Balls at First Base

The Philadelphia Phillies have outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber taking ground balls at first base on Tuesday before their game against the division-rival Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park, according to Jeff Kerr of ESPN. Schwarber has only played first base in nine games at the big-league level. He's serving as the designated hitter and is […]