Kyle Harrison Solid Early, Waiver-Wire Upside Worth Monitoring

Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Kyle Harrison has emerged as a key rotation piece early in the 2026 season, posting a 3.07 ERA through three starts with the club. Harrison is in his first year with Milwaukee after being acquired from the Boston Red Sox and has provided steady production. He is coming off his shortest outing […]

Justin Crawford Hot Start Continues, Must-Add Candidate Emerging

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Justin Crawford is off to a scorching start in his rookie campaign, recording 15 hits in 14 games, good for a .341 average. The 22-year-old has posted a .885 OPS and has made the most of his early opportunities with the club. Crawford's emergence should be monitored closely by fantasy managers as […]

Mark Vientos Hitless Skid Continues, Value Still There

New York Mets infielder Mark Vientos is looking to take the next step as he navigates his fifth MLB season. The 26-year-old has cooled off after a strong start and has not recorded a hit in his last six games. Vientos is now slashing .263/.293/.395 with a .688 OPS through 12 games as he looks […]

Lance McCullers Jr. Struggles Saturday, Bounce-Back Potential Remains

Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. is still looking to settle into the 2026 season after a rough outing on Saturday against the Mariners in which he allowed six runs on five hits. McCullers has been riddled with injuries in recent seasons and is aiming to complete his first full campaign since 2021. He now […]

Starts and Sits - All Starting Pitcher Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (April 13 - 19)

There is plenty of early turbulence to navigate as the first chapter of the season is written, which has us steering through the waves with our starting pitcher starts/sits for fantasy baseball for the week ahead - Monday, April 13 through Sunday, April 19. This column provides readers with who is pitching, the opponent, and […]

Starts and Sits - All Hitter Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (April 13 - April 19)

Hello RotoBallers! It's time to set those lineups, and we're here to guide you with our fantasy baseball hitter start/sit recommendations chart for the week ahead (April 13 - April 19). Today, we'll look at some lineup decisions for players like Taylor Ward, Isaac Paredes, Jac Caglianone, Xavier Edwards, and more -- and how their […]

Nick Mariano's Week 3 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. You may feel like much of the season has already passed you by, yet we're not even 10% of the way through the regular season! That's not to say we don't have plenty to learn from. This writer just wants to be sure that […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 3 (April 13 - April 19)

Welcome, everyone, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 3 of the 2026 season (April 13 - April 19). In this weekly piece, we search for starting pitchers rostered in less than 50 percent of Yahoo! leagues. For deeper leagues, we try to find pitchers rostered in less than 30 percent […]

Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 3 (Hitters and Pitchers)

The MLB season continues to fly by as we are already onto Week 3. In some of the biggest news of the day, the White Sox called up top left-handed pitching prospect Noah Schultz to the major leagues. Fantasy managers will have to navigate through more injuries as Adley Rutschman was placed on the IL, […]

Week 3 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - RotoBaller Staff Roundtable

With another week of MLB action in the books, it's time to turn our attention to the waiver wire. In this piece, we will spotlight some of our staff's top waiver wire recommendations ahead of Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season. In this week's edition, we have a budding catcher who is entering must-start […]

Nick Pivetta Exits with Right Elbow Stiffness

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta (elbow) exited with right elbow stiffness after just three innings during Sunday's start against the Colorado Rockies. He had been cruising prior to his departure, amassing four strikeouts with zero runs, zero hits, and zero walks. Pivetta was roughed up with six runs in his first start, but […]

Kyle Freeland Scratched Due to Shoulder Soreness

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Freeland (shoulder) was scratched from his start on Sunday against the San Diego Padres. Right-handed reliever Jimmy Herget started the game in his absence, but fellow right-hander Valente Bellozo handled the bulk of the innings with five runs on eight hits (including two homers), four walks, and three strikeouts over […]

Brewers Expecting 'Bad News' on Christian Yelich

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said that the organization is "most likely to get some bad news" regarding the injury status of designated hitter Christian Yelich (hamstring), according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Yelich is being evaluated after exiting Sunday's game early. While medical testing is presumably ongoing, the fact that Murphy publicly expressed pessimism […]

Sam Antonacci Not Guaranteed to Earn a Promotion Yet?

The Chicago White Sox have not yet decided to promote utility prospect Sam Antonacci from the minors, according to Bruce Levine of 670 The Score. This update conflicts with a previous report from Elijah Evans of Just Baseball, who said that Antonacci would be called up on Tuesday. There has been plenty of confusion about […]

Christian Yelich Exits with Hamstring Tightness

Milwaukee Brewers designated hitter Christian Yelich (hamstring) exited Sunday's game early due to left hamstring tightness, according to an announcement from the team. He was 0-for-2 at the time of his departure, and he was replaced in the lineup by Gary Sanchez. Yelich will presumably undergo additional testing to determine the severity of his injury […]

MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (4/13/26): 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 Monday, 4/13/26. 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 […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 3 (April 13 - 19)

Hey, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another two-start pitchers - fantasy baseball waiver wire streamers and starts article for Week 3 of 2026, from April 13 to April 19. Each week of the 2026 fantasy baseball season, this fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify starting pitchers in line to make two starts in the upcoming week. […]

Brady House Emerging as a Priority Early-Season Waiver Wire Target

Washington Nationals third baseman Brady House struggled in his first taste of MLB action in 2025, posting a .574 OPS with just four home runs across 274 plate appearances. Early on in 2026, House appears to have turned a corner. The 22-year-old is hitting .255/.321/.431 with two home runs, five RBI, and seven runs scored […]

Is Sam Antonacci a Top Option for Speed Off the Waiver Wire?

Chicago White Sox infield prospect Sam Antonacci has yet to make his MLB debut. However, the team is expected to promote him from Triple-A for the start of their three-game set on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. Antonacci has gotten off to a hot start this season in the minors, hitting .317/.509/.488 with two […]

Tyler Heineman Sidelined with Back Spasms

Toronto Blue Jays catcher Tyler Heineman (back) is currently battling back spasms, per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com. While Toronto has not placed Heineman on the Injured List, the team's matchup on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins marks his third consecutive game out of the Blue Jays' starting lineup. Heineman's availability is made more important by […]

Hunter Harvey Placed on 15-Day Injured List Due to Triceps Inflammation

Chicago Cubs reliever Hunter Harvey (triceps) has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right triceps inflammation, per Elise Menaker of Marquee Sports Network. The Cubs recalled left-handed pitcher Charlie Barnes from Triple-A Iowa as the corresponding move. Across four innings (four games) before getting injured, Harvey recorded a 6.75 ERA and 1.50 […]

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3 Fantasy Baseball (2026)

With another week of MLB action in the books, it's time to look towards the waiver wire and identify our must-add players ahead of Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season. This week, we have a potential breakout catcher who is finding his footing in the big leagues and a former first-round pick who is […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who To Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 3)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 3 of the 2026 season. For those who are not familiar, this is our weekly article looking at players whom fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worth […]

Eloy Jimenez Activated by Blue Jays, Gets the Start on Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Eloy Jimenez was added to the team's MLB roster on Sunday. Jimenez replaces outfielder/designated hitter George Springer (toe), who was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a fractured toe. Jimenez last appeared in the big leagues in 2024, hitting .238/.289/.336 with six home runs, 23 RBI, 25 runs […]

Tyler O'Neill Placed on Injured List Due to Concussion

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (concussion) has been placed on the 7-day concussion injured list, per Jake Rill of MLB.com. The Orioles recalled outfielder Johnathon Rodriguez from Triple-A Norfolk to take O'Neill's place on the active roster. Across 34 plate appearances this season before getting injured, O'Neill hit .241/.353/.345 with one home run, four RBI, […]

Andrew Painter Scratched from Start Due to Migraine

Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Andrew Painter (head) is experiencing a migraine and has been scratched from Sunday's start against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to Tessa Peloso of PHL17. Right-handed reliever Zach Pop will start in his absence, paving the way for a bullpen game. It's a last-minute change with first pitch scheduled for 1:35 p.m. […]

Kyle Harrison Optimistic About Knee as Brewers Await Test Results

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Kyle Harrison (knee) was "cautiously optimistic with how his knee felt this morning," according to Todd Rosiak of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Manager Pat Murphy noted that the team is still awaiting results from Harrison's medical tests. The 24-year-old southpaw was injured after first baseman Gary Sanchez made an abnormally hard […]

Tyler O'Neill Remains Sidelined on Sunday

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Tyler O'Neill (illness) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's contest against the San Francisco Giants. The veteran outfielder hasn't played since last Wednesday, when he went 1-for-2 with a walk and run. For the second consecutive day, Colton Cowser will start in his absence, batting seventh and playing left field. […]

George Springer Placed on 10-Day Injured List

Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (toe) has been placed on the 10-day injured list. In a corresponding move, Eloy Jimenez was selected to the major league roster. Springer fractured his left great toe while fouling a ball off his foot on Saturday. His absence leaves a major void, as he had led off […]