Weekend Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 9

Amazingly, May is going by really fast, and it will be officially in the books once the weekend ends. At RotoBaller HQ, we have updated our free agency rankings and are back with another edition of our weekend fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 9 -- May 25  through May 31.  The list ranks the […]

Nick Mariano's Closer Rankings and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 10)

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 10 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 […]

6 Upside Fantasy Baseball Closers Breaking Out? Kyle Finnegan, Trevor Megill, Enyel De Los Santos, Jacob Latz, Yoendrys Gomez, Kyle Hurt

Finding breakout closers on the waiver wire can provide your fantasy team with a massive boost. Those who were eager to pick up Bryan Baker before he fully secured the Rays' ninth-inning job acquired a potential top-5 closer at a massive discount. Below, we will look at six relievers who are emerging as potential saves […]

2026 NFL Unit Grades for Every Team's Backfield

With the NFL Draft and free agency behind us - and OTAs cranking up - we're looking ahead to the 2026 NFL season! Below, we're dropping our unit grades for every team's current backfield. Evaluating current rosters, we're taking into account starpower of a team's lead back, as well as the quality of depth down […]

5 Dynasty Fantasy Football Sleepers for 2026: Undervalued Draft Targets

The NFL offseason is in full swing with teams starting to participate in Organized Team Activities (OTAs). This time of year, players are in the “best shape of their lives” and making flashy highlight plays in practice that pop up all over social media. The summer is where fantasy managers show that they are playing […]

4 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Edwin Arroyo, Luis Lara, Franklin Arias, Jesus Made

Welcome to Week 9 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 Edwin Arroyo, Luis Lara, Franklin Arias, and Jesus Made. Each is a top talent […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/30/2026)

Welcome to the weekend, RotoBallers! Some days it's a bit tough to find homer plays, and on others, the pitchers you love to fade just happen to be listed up and down the probable pitchers list. Today is one of those days as I'm seeing quite a few spots I'm really anxious to attack against […]

Kipp Heisterman's MLB Strikeout Prop Bets Today: Best Pitcher K Props (5/30/2026)

We have another full slate of games on Saturday, which is almost always the case. That means we have plenty of games to look at when selecting strikeout props. The schedule today is solid with games beginning as early as 2:10 p.m. EST, and while there are not a ton of aces on the mound, […]

Stacking Dennys NASCAR Podcast - Nashville - Cracker Barrel 400 (2026)

Lead RotoBaller NASCAR analyst Jordan McAbee is joined by co-host Nick Giffen in an all-new episode of Stacking Dennys - one of the top podcasts in the NASCAR betting and DFS industry. Jordan and Nick discuss their DFS strategy and betting picks on the board for the upcoming Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville Superspeedway. Be […]

Updated Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Tight End Rankings (2026): Kenyon Sadiq, Eli Stowers, Max Klare, Oscar Delp, Justin Joly, more

No matter the fantasy football format, tight ends remain the most difficult position to navigate. The 2026 rookie TE class has a few studs at the top, but there were also several pure blocking tight ends selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. We're here to help you sort through the group to find the best […]

Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Superflex Rankings for 2026: Ty Simpson, Carson Beck, Denzel Boston, Antonio Williams, Jonah Coleman

Rookie drafts have been taking place all offseason long, but they'll continue up until the start of the 2026 regular season. If you're looking for help in your Superflex rookie drafts, you have come to the right place! Below, you will find RotoBaller's updated dynasty rookie superflex/2QB league rankings. These updated 2026 rookie rankings are […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Pitchers On The Rise (Week 9)

If you like big curveballs, you're going to love this edition of breakouts or fakeouts, as two of our three pitchers featured this week have some of the best benders in the game. I'm talking about Spencer Arrighetti and Ben Brown, of course. Our third pitcher is a guy who has come out of nowhere […]

Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 9 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success?

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our weekly starting pitcher waiver wire column. As we have in weeks past, we will spotlight some potential breakout pitchers and determine if they can sustain their current hot success. This week, we will look at a top post-hype breakout pick in Los Angeles and a few under-the-radar veteran […]

Thunder Dan's MLB Strikeout Prop Bets Today: Best Pitcher K Props (5/29/2026)

Strikeout props are not only my favorite MLB bets, but they are also (by far) my most profitable! Strikeout rates for both pitchers and hitters stabilize more quickly than most other stats in baseball, making them some of the most predictive stats that we have in the game. We can dig into recent trends and […]

Overvalued Fantasy Football Rookies: 5 Draft Avoids in 2026

The 2026 NFL Draft has come and gone, and rookie fever is already running through fantasy football draft rooms. Some of that excitement is warranted. Most of it is not. Every year, a handful of rookies land in favorable situations and watch their Underdog ADP shoot past the point where they can realistically pay off […]

MLB DFS Picks for 5/29/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

Happy Friday, everyone. We have a massive 12-game slate on tap for tonight, and it is a fun one. Although it is a huge slate tonight, we don't have a ton of options on the mound, so nailing down our arms will be important tonight. I don't mind taking some shots on some value arms […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/29/2026)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! I've got y'all back-to-back today! I was able to nail the +700 on Coby Mayo yesterday; unfortunately, Konnor Griffin didn't play, so we will never know if it was the right play against Colin Rea. On to today, though, as we have a loaded slate that features all 30 teams in play. […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Max Clark, Jacob Gonzalez, River Ryan

Every season, managers see high-end prospects earn the call to the majors and make an impact for fantasy. Through the first two months, players like A.J. Ewing and Payton Tolle have emerged as top waiver wire pickups following their promotions. In this piece, we will check in on three of the top prospects at the […]

Every NFL Team's Greatest Tight End Of All Time - One Selection from All 32 Teams

With the 2026 NFL Draft now in the books and training camp quickly approaching, let's take a look back and name the greatest tight end from each of the 32 NFL teams. While some names have already earned a gold jacket and sit in the Hall of Fame, others are still playing today and making a […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Kade Anderson, Ralphy Velazquez, Jimmy Crooks

Finding high-upside prospects on the waiver can provide you with a potential lottery ticket. So far, many prospects who earned the call have lived up to their pedigree, including Cleveland's Travis Bazzana. Below, we will look at three prospects who are improving their future outlook at Triple-A and one of the top prospects in baseball […]

All-Time Atlanta Braves Lineup: Greatest Player At Every Position

The Atlanta Braves are "America's Team" for many baseball fans, and the franchise has had some of the greatest and most popular players in MLB history wear their jersey. However, in this piece, we will attempt to construct one starting lineup of the greatest Atlanta Braves of all time. While some positions have many worthy […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 9

We are already in the middle of Week 9, and May will officially be in the books in a few days. At RotoBaller HQ, we list the top free agent acquisitions in fantasy baseball with our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 9— May 25 through May 31 to help navigate you through the […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Ketel Marte, Kyle Harrison, Geraldo Perdomo, More

Welcome to another mid-week edition of Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers for Week 9 of the 2026 season! In this piece, I’ll take a look at Ketel Marte, Kyle Harrison, Geraldo Perdomo, and more.  It’s important to keep up with recent hitter and pitcher trends, whether it’s a hot streak sending someone soaring up the […]

Fantasy Baseball League Winners: Unlikely Aces Worth A Roster Spot? (Week 9)

We're moving onto our ninth edition of Unlikely Aces in 2026. This is an article where we dive into surprising pitchers who have exceeded expectations so far this season. The goal here is to try to figure out whether or not they're worth holding or if you should try to cash in and sell high […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts and Resurgent Hitters - Are They For Real? (Week 9)

Finding a hitter in the middle of a resurgence is a great way to improve your chances at a fantasy baseball championship. Sometimes, it takes a while for others in your league to pick up a veteran who is bouncing back. That's where this column comes in: we're trying to determine whether or not these […]

MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 9)

Memorial Day is often viewed as a checkpoint in baseball. By this point in the season, teams usually have a clearer sense of who they are and what their path might look like for the rest of the summer. With the expanded playoff format and additional Wild Card spots, more teams remain in contention deeper […]

Struggling Players to Drop? Updated Cut List Rankings for Week 9 Waiver Wire

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our updated Cut List Rankings for fantasy baseball and Week 9 of the 2026 MLB season. This week, we saw some pitchers continue their slumps, including Tanner Bibee and Randy Vasquez, who now find themselves on our cut list. So, which injured or disappointing players is it time to get rid […]

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups: Mid-Week Fantasy Baseball Adds for Week 9

Hello again, RotoBallers! Believe it or not, we are already halfway through the week (the holiday weekend really threw me off). As such, it is time for a mid-week check-in for Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9 of fantasy baseball. This week’s list is a well-balanced mix to meet positional needs. Below you will […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results For Week 9

It's Tuesday, so you know we've got you another edition of Fantasy Baseball Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs. There are few feelings better in fantasy baseball than taking a gamble on a guy as a breakout that's for real. There are few feelings worse than being sold on a guy and then watching him fall […]