Franklin Arias Is New No. 1 Hitting Prospect To Stash
Boston Red Sox infield prospect Franklin Arias has had a nice month of August at Triple-A Worcester, with two homers, 18 RBI and a .319 batting average. The 20-year-old superstar has combined in 2026 in Double-A and Triple-A to hit .313 with 23 homers and 76 RBI with 64 runs scored. Arias is the No. […]
Bo Davidson Primed For Late-Season Breakout
San Francisco Giants outfield prospect Bo Davidson has produced in a big way during the month of August at Triple-A Sacramento, hitting .341 with six homers, 23 RBI, and 30 runs scored. Davidson is the No. 8 prospect in the Giants' system with a 50-grade hit tool, 55-grade power, and 55-grade speed. Davidson has combined […]
Michael Arroyo Could Be Next Mariners Hitter to be Called Up
Seattle Mariners new top middle-infield prospect Michael Arroyo is an accomplished infielder who could make a difference as a late-season call-up to the Mariners. The 21-year-old has hit well since his promotion to Triple-A Tacoma. In 41 games with Tacoma, Arroyo has eight homers and 35 RBI while hitting .271 with 31 runs scored. At […]
Seaver King Worth Stashing Ahead of Fantasy Playoffs
Washington Nationals infield prospect Seaver King is putting together an excellent month of August at Triple-A Rochester with a .356 batting average, eight homers and 16 RBI. King's red-hot hitting month could force the hand of the Nationals and he could be a priority pickup in fantasy leagues down the stretch this season. King is […]
Walker Jenkins Holds League-Winning Upside Ahead of MLB Debut
Minnesota Twins top outfield prospect Walker Jenkins has massive potential in fantasy leagues prior to his promotion to the major leagues. The talented outfielder has the ability to win fantasy leagues for managers late in the season following news of his call-up. Jenkins played 69 games for Triple-A St. Paul before his call-up and hit […]
Jhoan Duran a High-End Fantasy Closer as Phillies Push for Playoffs
Philadelphia Phillies right-handed closer Jhoan Duran continues to be a high-end fantasy closer for a team that is currently locked into the second National League wild-card position. Since Duran's last blown save on July 27 against the division-rival Miami Marlins, he has gone 4-for-4 in save opportunities, including three saves in a row from Aug. […]
Yoshinobu Yamamoto One of Baseball's Best Pitchers Again in 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been one of the best and most consistent pitchers in baseball again in 2026, even after a heavy postseason workload last fall to help the Dodgers win their second straight World Series title over the Toronto Blue Jays. Yamamoto took a tough-luck loss on Thursday night against the […]
Jonah Tong Could be on Verge of Return to the Majors
MLB.com's Anthony DiComo writes that New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Jonah Tong, who is ranked as the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, could supplant Robert Stock in the major-league rotation if he pitches well this weekend at Triple-A Syracuse. "I think we'll continue to keep an eye on him, continue to watch, […]
Roman Anthony Unlikely to Return to Red Sox on Friday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony (finger) is unlikely to return from the 60-day injured list before the team's series opener on Friday against the division-rival New York Yankees, according to Tommy Cassell. Anthony is still at Triple-A Worcester on Friday and could continue his minor-league rehab assignment through the weekend. If Anthony remains with […]
Jacob Lopez an Intriguing Streaming Option for Friday
Athletics starting pitcher Jacob Lopez has been extremely sharp on the mound over the last month or so. Since July 10, Lopez has a 2.23 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, and a 48:13 K:BB ratio across eight starts. During that span, Lopez has allowed two earned runs or fewer in every start. Lopez was strong during his […]
George Lombard Jr. is Slumping at the Plate
New York Yankees infielder George Lombard Jr. came into the league swinging a hot bat, but has cooled down recently. Over the last week, Lombard is slashing .179/.207/.250 with zero home runs and one RBI. Despite a bit of a slump, Lombard's overall numbers remain fairly solid right now. The rookie infielder is slashing .264/.316/.389 […]
Edward Cabrera to Begin Throwing on Saturday
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Edward Cabrera (finger) will resume his throwing program on Saturday, according to Bruce Levine. Cabrera has been sidelined since the middle of August due to a finger blister. When healthy, Cabrera has struggled this season with a 5.68 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, and a 67/32 K/BB ratio across 15 starts with the […]
Matt Shaw Activated off Injured List on Friday
Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Matt Shaw (hand) was activated off the 10-day Injured List ahead of Friday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Shaw has been out of action since late June due to a sprained left hand. He was hitting the ball well during his rehab assignment and appears ready to make an impact in Chicago […]
Yordan Alvarez Keeps Mashing the Ball
Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has been posting unbelievable numbers at the plate this season. Through 132 games, Alvarez is slashing .319/.434/.609 with a league-leading 36 home runs and 91 RBI. His overall power numbers have declined lately, with only one long ball over the last month. Fantasy managers are hopeful that his power […]
Joshua Baez's Power Upside Makes him a Waiver-Wire Target
St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez turned heads with a record-setting major-league debut on Aug. 15 against the division-rival Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, going 3-for-4 at the plate with three home runs and five RBI. But since that day, he has gone 4-for-41 (.098) with a homer, a double, four RBI, three runs […]
Kade Anderson Can Make a Difference Down the Stretch
The Seattle Mariners called up their top pitching prospect last weekend in left-hander Kade Anderson, and he nearly recorded a quality start in his major-league debut against the Chicago Cubs, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits (two homers) while walking two and striking out five in 5 2/3 innings pitched last Saturday. The […]
Tristan Peters a Priority Waiver Target Amid Ongoing Power Binge
Chicago White Sox outfielder Tristan Peters is somehow rostered in only 31% of Yahoo leagues, despite homering in each of his last five games. During his five-game homer span, Peters has gone 10-for-18 (.556) with five home runs, two doubles, nine RBI, seven runs scored, and a stolen base. The Canadian outfielder is now slashing […]
MLB Home Run Props to Bet Today (8/28/26)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! Major League Baseball is ready to get the final weekend in August underway with a jam-packed slate this Friday before turning the month to the final page of the baseball calendar. While Tarik Skubal starting against the Tigers is definitely the headline matchup of the day, there are plenty of exciting matchups... […]
Today's Pitcher Strikeout Bets - Fri, 8/28
Welcome back to another Friday edition of MLB K props. We have all 30 teams in action and plenty of enticing matchups to target. I'll provide my two favorite spots for your consideration. If you want the remaining strikeout bets, you'll need to grab a premium pass to see all of my favorite K prop... […]
MLB DFS Lineup Picks: Friday, 8/28
Welcome to the weekend. We have a massive slate on our hands tonight, with some great options all around. We also don't have to decide on playing Tarik Skubal in his return to Detroit since it's one of the early games. Football season is right around the corner, and my model has all the data... […]
Weekend Waiver Wire Rankings: Top Pickups
The weekend is here, and at RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire advice. August will be officially over next week, leaving us with a month left in the baseball season. There is still time to make a fantasy baseball championship run, and we will help guide you through the waiver wire with […]
Eric Cross' Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 23
If you're still tuning into this waiver wire article and all the other great content we have here at RotoBaller, let me applaud you. This either means that you're still in contention in your fantasy leagues, or you simply love fantasy baseball and fantasy baseball content. All of those are good things. The players below […]
Top MLB Hitter Prospects To Stash for 2026
With September roster expansions right around the corner, several top prospects could make their major league debuts over the next few weeks. If you’re playing in a redraft league, now is the time to get ahead of the competition and stash them before they get the call. Here are the top-5 five hitting prospects to […]
Breakout Hitters To Watch For Week 23
Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 23 of the 2026 MLB regular season. The goal of this article is to highlight players who could be getting hot, review current active hitting streaks, and look at recent leaders in batting average, isolated power (ISO), stolen bases, and more. This week, we'll […]
Closers: Nick Mariano's Rankings, Waiver Wire
The trade deadline came and went, and now we sprint through August. This column brings you my updated fantasy baseball closer rankings for Week 23 of 2026, with tiered closer rankings and relievers to add across all league types. This week we're back to Nick Mariano for the rankings, while I (Mike Carter) will continue to […]
Top Pitching Prospects To Stash
Welcome back to our list of top starting-pitcher prospects to stash for Week 23 of the 2026 MLB season. With the season winding down, several top pitching prospects could be close to getting the call. A few of these arms could make a real difference for fantasy teams over the final few weeks, so if you […]
Start/Sit Chart: Pitcher Matchups (8/24-8/30)
Gather around for another edition of our Starting Pitcher Starts and Sits column for the week ahead - Monday August 24 through Sunday August 30. As you know by now, this article will cover who is pitching, their opponent, and a confidence/startability score based on our tools. This provides you with a useful start/sit decision-making […]
Start/Sit Chart: Hitter Matchups (8/24-8/30)
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 (August 24 - August 30). Today, we'll look at some lineup decisions for players like Joshua Baez, Zac Veen, Royce Lewis, and more -- and how their matchups project […]
MLB Bullpen Depth Charts: Closers 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 […]
Struggling Players to Drop? Cut List Rankings
Welcome, RotoBallers, to our updated Cut List Rankings for Week 22 of the fantasy baseball season. Most head-to-head leagues are about to enter the postseason, which means it's time to pay even more attention to our roster. This week, we will look at some struggling hitters and some starters who have begun to see their fantasy […]
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