Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Hitters and Pitchers (Week 9)

In the blink of an eye, we're now at the one-third mark of the season. Doesn't it feel like the season just started? This is exactly why I've mentioned so many times that you can't just putz around and wait to make necessary moves. I'm not saying to blow all of your FAAB or use […]

7 Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9 Fantasy Baseball (2026)

Hello RotoBallers! Welcome back to another edition of our 7 Must-Adds. As we have in weeks past, we will spotlight seven must-add players who are available in at least 50% of all Yahoo leagues. This week, we will look at two budding pitchers from the Minnesota Twins and a potential new closer on the South […]

6 Must-Stash Fantasy Baseball Prospects? Kade Anderson, James Tibbs III, Luis Lara, Cole Carrigg, Edwin Arroyo, Walker Jenkins

Finding high-end prospects on the waiver wire can provide your fantasy team with a massive advantage. Those who have already tested players like Payton Tolle and A.J. Ewing have weekly options with high-end upside across several categories. Below, we will look at six of the top stash candidates and determine if managers should look to […]

Fantasy Baseball Sell-Highs: Early-Season Overachievers to Trade Away?

There have been some unexpected players who have turned into fantasy superstars in the early portion of the 2026 season. Jordan Walker has become a top fantasy outfielder, Munetaka Murakami ranks toward the top of the league in home runs, and Drake Baldwin has settled into a top fantasy catcher. While all three of those […]

Nick Mariano's Closer Rankings and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 9)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to Nick Mariano's closer rankings for this upcoming week. This column will look at our updated fantasy baseball closers rankings for Week 9 of the 2026 fantasy season, bringing you a tiered closers rankings table and several key relievers to add. This article is all about closers. We'll list the top 50 closers […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 9 - Redraft Leagues (2026)

We're now into Week 9 of the 2026 MLB season. It's time to look at which hitting prospects we should be stashing right now in redraft leagues. Finding that upside rookie can put your team over the top. Just look at what Travis Bazzana is doing with the Guardians. Last week, I switched it up […]

Top-5 MLB Pitching Prospects To Stash For Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues - Week 9 (2026)

Welcome back to our top starting pitcher fantasy baseball prospects to stash for Week 9 of the 2026 MLB season. This week, we did not see any major pitching promotions, but a top-10 hitting prospect in Colt Emerson did earn the call to Seattle. Below, we will update our top-5 stash rankings ahead of Week […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 9)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 9 of the 2026 MLB regular season. The focus of this column is to highlight players who could be breaking out, taking a look at current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average, isolated power (ISO), stolen bases, and more. Some […]

Fantasy Baseball Buy-Lows? Unlucky Star Players (Week 8)

The fantasy baseball season is quickly moving along. We are currently in Week 8 of the fantasy season, and there are plenty of star players who have underperformed in the early going. These unlucky stars now present fantasy managers with a perfect buy-low opportunity. This article will highlight seven of the top buy-low star players. […]

5 Fantasy Football League-Winning Sleepers: Sneaky Top-12 Upside (2026)

The start of the 2026 fantasy football season is quickly approaching, and before you know it, draft season will be here. Fantasy drafts are not won in the first or second round; it’s those mid-to-late picks that are often the difference between a good season and fantasy glory. With that in mind, here are five […]

Updated Start/Sit Chart - All Hitter Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (May 22 - May 24)

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 final games in Week 8 (May 22 - May 24). Today, we'll look at some lineup decisions for players like Trea Turner, Henry Bolte, Bo Bichette, and more -- and how […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/24/2026)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have a loaded Sunday slate ahead of us, including all 30 teams and a doubleheader between the Orioles and the Tigers. Sunday Baseball is a decent substitute while football is on break, so let's enjoy a loaded slate and crush some home run bets, shall we? Today, I will show you […]

NASCAR DFS Picks: DraftKings, FanDuel Daily Fantasy Lineups for the Coca-Cola 600 (2026)

Before diving into this week's DFS breakdown and picks, the monumental loss for NASCAR and motorsports racing has to be acknowledged. The world lost two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the age of 41. As the winner of 234 NASCAR National Series races since entering the sport in […]

10 Instant Impact NFL Rookies: First-Year Breakout Candidates (2026)

NFL rookies are in for a very difficult learning curve. This sport is taxing on both the mind and the body, and almost every NFL player is considerably better than most college players. The game's speed is incomparable, and its schemes are complex. As such, it is difficult for NFL rookies to make an impact […]

6 Upside Fantasy Baseball Closers Breaking Out? Grant Taylor, Hogan Harris, Bryan Abreu, Jeff Hoffman, Tony Santillan, Jose A. Ferrer

Finding saves on the waiver wire can often be difficult. While some clear roles emerge due to injuries, managers must be proactive and identify potential breakouts before they truly claim the ninth-inning role on their respective rosters. Below, we will spotlight six relievers and closers whose fantasy values have increased over the past week and […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Rookies to Stash and Top Performers for Week 9

Welcome to the Week 9 edition of the top prospect performers. In this weekly piece, we'll discuss three of the top-performing minor leaguers who are likely to make a fantasy impact at some point down the line. Whether they are promoted in two days or two months, it's important to stay up to date on […]

Fantasy Football Running Back Fallers: 4 RBs Set to Lose Touches in 2026

The lifespan of an NFL running back is shorter than that of most positions. They take a beating, play in and play out. And as they age, there's a chance they become less productive and are ultimately phased out. In this article, we'll take a look at four veteran running backs set to lose touches […]

Top 20 Fantasy Baseball Prospects - Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings (May Update)

With both the MLB and the MiLB seasons in full swing, it's time to take a look at some of the top prospects in the sport. While these 20 prospects are at various levels in minor leagues, they currently sit as the top 20 prospects all fantasy managers should know, whether they are playing in […]

Charlotte Coca-Cola 600 (2026) NASCAR DraftKings Lineup Picks and Projections (Premium Content)

We've hit one of the greatest weekends in motorsports, as Memorial Day weekend gives us the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on the NASCAR side, as well as the Indianapolis 500 on the IndyCar side. The Coca-Cola 600 is a true endurance test for these race teams, as it is the longest race of […]

Charlotte Coca-Cola 600 (2026) NASCAR Algorithm-Predicted Finishing Order (Premium Content)

After a "break" (in a way) for the exhibition All-Star Race last week, the NASCAR Cup Series resumes its regular season this weekend with the annual Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. This race is one of the "Crown Jewel" races in NASCAR, and a staple on the schedule every season. Charlotte is a 1.5-mile […]

Jordan McAbee's NASCAR Betting Picks: Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte (Premium Content)

After hitting another banger at 25-to-1 odds at Watkins Glen a couple of weeks ago, we're back with the betting card for the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway this Memorial Day weekend. JHN top 10 +2500 ✅💰 Blaney 11th when I bet him top 10 😑😑😑😑@RotoBaller pic.twitter.com/4zhOdsivPu — Jordan McAbee (@FanRacingOnline) May 10, 2026 […]

NASCAR Practice Speeds, Lap Averages, and Notes for Charlotte - Coca-Cola 600 (2026)

The NASCAR Cup Series ran a single practice session at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday afternoon in preparation for the upcoming Coca-Cola 600 on Sunday evening. The 39-car field was supposed to be split into two groups for practice, but due to rain and simply getting a session in, NASCAR allowed all teams to practice […]

NASCAR Qualifying Results and Starting Lineup for Charlotte - Coca-Cola 600 (2026)

On Saturday afternoon, the NASCAR Cup Series attempted to hold the qualifying session for this weekend's race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the Coca-Cola 600. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans, and rain washed out qualifying completely. The starting lineup was set by the qualifying metric, and the full lineup for this weekend's Coca-Cola 600 can […]

Weekend Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 8

Week 8 is ending soon, and at RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire advice for the weekend. Today, we navigate through the waiver wire with our weekend fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 8 -- May 18  through May 24.  The list ranks the top 100 hitters and pitchers. In this article, […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Pitchers On The Rise (Week 8)

That's right, it's time once again to break down some starting pitchers who are enjoying successful starts to the 2026 season. This week's trio of pitchers is an interesting one, as I'll delve into one highly-rostered veteran (Michael King) and a couple of younger arms who may be available on your waiver wire in J.T. […]

4 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Max Clark, Kaelen Culpepper, Charlie Condon, Jett Williams

Welcome to Week 8 and RotoBaller's Redraft Fantasy Baseball Prospects Report for the 2026 MLB season, looking at prospect risers and fallers in redraft fantasy baseball leagues. As we advance deeper into the regular season, we'll take a closer look at Max Clark, Kaelen Culpepper, Charlie Condon, and Jett Williams. Each is a top talent […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 8)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 8 of the 2026 MLB season. At this point, we have a good idea of where our teams are and what we need to do to remake them. Can we salvage it? The one thing I will never embrace is […]

Fantasy Baseball League Winners: Unlikely Aces Worth A Roster Spot? (Week 8)

It's now time for the eighth edition of our Unlikely Aces series in 2026. This is where we take a look at surprising pitchers who have exceeded expectations so far. We're going to determine whether or not they're worth holding or if you should try to sell high. We'll also recommend buying high if the […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 8

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our bargain basement hitters. In this weekly column, we take a look at five of the hottest hitters in baseball (who are rostered in 25% or fewer of Yahoo leagues) and determine whether they were worth picking up. This week, we will look at some intriguing power options at […]