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MLB Home Run Props to Bet Today (8/12/26)
We have been running hot as a squad on home run props. Doug Shain (aka BanksterDFS) hit two in yesterday's article, and I smacked two in Sunday's article. I'd love to see us keep up the momentum and ride this season out on a high note! We still have plenty of options to choose from […]
MLB Bets and Props for Novig - 8/12
It's time again for my "Hump Day" MLB bets for the best sports prediction market out there - Novig! It's a wonderful Wednesday, and one reason why is that it's my Mom's birthday. I can't be with my mom today, but if she's reading this, then I hope she has a fantastic day and knows […]
Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Top Pickups
Amazingly, we are already halfway through August and Week 20. There is about a month and a half left in the season, giving us plenty of time to make that final push. At RotoBaller HQ, we return with more waiver wire advice with our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 20—August 10 through August […]
Top 10 SP: Rest-Of-Season Projections
Fellow fantasy baseball players and pitching enthusiasts, it is indeed once again time to refresh the list of top-10 starting pitchers for fantasy baseball. It's been an incredible year for pitching as we've seen Jacob Misiorowski emerge as a nearly unhittable force. Chris Sale and Cristopher Sanchez are posting numbers that would win them a […]
Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash
It's been a really exciting last two weeks for prospect promotions, starting with Max Clark debuting on the last day of July. Since then, we've also seen George Lombard Jr., Kaelen Culpepper, Angel Genao, and Hagen Smith debut, among others. I don't believe this wave is done, either, as the threshold for teams to call […]
6 Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups: Mid-Week Adds
Howdy, RotoBallers, and welcome to the latest installment of the mid-week Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for fantasy baseball. At this point of the season, we are past the trade deadline in most fantasy leagues. That means finding fresh talent on the wire to give your team a boost is more important than ever. This week, […]
Buy-Low Candidates: Unlucky Star Players?
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of Buy-Low Candidates for Week 20 of the fantasy baseball season. Each week of the fantasy baseball season, we look at struggling star players who are top buy-low candidates. Last week's list included names like Jacob deGrom, Riley Greene, and Hunter Greene. For this week, we will dive into four more […]
5 Upside Closers and Relievers Breaking Out?
With the trade deadline behind us, fantasy managers have begun to see several bullpens shift due to the recent acquisition of a new high-leverage option. Below, we will take a look at some high-leverage relievers who have seen their fantasy value increase over the past week of action. Let's dive in! Kevin Ginkel, Arizona […]
Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs? Week 20
Welcome to the home stretch! The fantasy playoffs are going to be starting shortly and you need those diamonds in the rough to help fill the gaps on your roster. You've got your mainstays, and that's all well and good, but a couple complimentary pieces can be the key to success. So let's find you […]
Are You For Real? Surprising Pitcher Starts
Welcome to the "Are You For Real?" series as we dive into Week 20 of the 2026 fantasy baseball season. For those unfamiliar, this is a weekly column where we examine starting pitchers who had surprisingly strong starts over the past week and put them under the microscope to determine whether they're legitimate or just […]
Unlikely Aces? Pitchers To Buy, Sell, Hold
It's time for the Week 20 edition of our Unlikely Aces column for the 2026 fantasy baseball season. In this piece, we discuss surprising pitchers who are going above and beyond expectations, providing your team with unlikely ace production that not many were expecting. Some performances are more sustainable than others, so we'll dive into […]
Fantasy Baseball Closer Breakout Candidates
We're in the sprint to the finish line now, and finding saves, ratio controls, and strikeouts are vitally important to your team. And we have several bullpens that are in turmoil due to ineffectiveness and injury to key players. Several situations could shake out in the next couple of days; we hypothesize here as to […]
Hot Pitchers: Sneaky Waiver Wire Adds, Buys?
Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our Sneaky Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Column for Week 20 of the fantasy baseball season. Every week of the fantasy baseball season, we look at three pitchers who are firing on all cylinders and determine whether these pitchers can sustain their recent success. For this week, we will look […]
Start/Sit Chart: Pitcher Matchups (8/10-8/16)
Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of our Starting Pitcher Starts and Sits column for the week ahead - Monday August 10 through Sunday August 16. As you've come to expect, this article will cover who is pitching, their opponent, and a confidence/startability score based on our tools. This supplies you with a useful start/sit […]
Start/Sit Chart: Hitter Matchups (8/10-8/16)
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 10 - August 16). Today, we'll look at some lineup decisions for players like George Lombard Jr., Royce Lewis, Jung Hoo Lee, and more -- and how their […]
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 […]
MLB Power Rankings: Early August Updates
With just seven weeks left in the regular season, we're about to start witnessing some really important stretches of baseball. Teams that made big deadline deals did it for just this reason. The races take tons of twists and turns, and this season will be no exception. The AL West looks to be the tightest […]
8 Must-Stash Prospects
Stashing high-impact prospects ahead of their impending promotion can provide you with potential league-winners. This past week, managers saw two top prospects earn the call and immediately make an impact, such as Max Clark and George Lombard Jr. In this piece, we will spotlight eight prospects on the verge of earning the call to the […]
Waiver Wire Rankings: Hitters and Pitchers
The first week of August is in the books as the 2026 MLB season continues to roll. With a month and a half left in the season, there is still time to secure a category or make a playoff push. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver advice to help strengthen your rosters […]
Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers: Week 20
Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 20 of the 2026 season! Today, I'll check in on players like Bryson Stott, Gavin Williams, Jacob deGrom, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component of a successful season, and RotoBaller […]
MLB Home Run Props to Bet Today (8/11/26)
Happy Tuesday, RotoBallers! We have a full major league baseball slate today with a plethora of options for home run bets. There are so many gas cans on the mound that it made it hard to narrow down our four best bets for the night. Just missing the list today were Teoscar Hernandez and Freddie […]
Today's Pitcher Strikeout Bets - Tue, 8/11
Welcome back to another Tuesday 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: Tuesday, 8/11
Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Bryce Elder got absolutely destroyed, which blew up my lineups. Had a little too much faith in the fact that he was going to keep the momentum; he immediately got smoked for six runs in the first inning. That being said, it is time to rebound, as we have a slightly bigger... […]
Well-Known Players: Drop, Hold, or Sell Low?
Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players who are currently struggling and not performing well as of Week 20 (August 10 to August 16). Should fantasy baseball managers drop, hold, or sell these well-known players? This week's edition will look at five players struggling to perform. This list will dive into […]
MLB DFS Lineup Picks: Monday, 8/10
Welcome Back, RotoBallers! I'm so glad I have been able to get a few DFS articles in this year; it has been a lot of fun and a good change of pace compared to writing home run bets. For this Monday slate, we have 10 games to roll with as 10 teams have the day... […]
Joey Pollizze's Waiver Wire Targets (Premium)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly waiver wire pickup series! These are the best waiver wire pickups of the week, and we offer a wide range of available players to pick up at each position. We will only look at players rostered in under 30% […]
Rookies To Stash: Top Prospect Performances
Welcome to the Week 20 edition of the top prospect performers. In this weekly piece, we take a look at some of the top-performing minor leaguers who could matter in fantasy down the road. While some may be promoted more quickly than others, it's important to stay up to date on recent prospect performances so […]
Starting Pitcher Waiver Wire Pickups: Week 20
Welcome, everyone, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 20 of the 2026 season (August 10- August 16). In this piece, we search for starting pitchers rostered in less than 40 percent of Yahoo leagues. For deeper leagues, we find pitchers rostered in less than 30 percent of Yahoo leagues. The […]
The Cut List: Time To Drop These Players?
Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 20 of the 2026 fantasy baseball season. For those who are not familiar, this is our weekly article looking at players who fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who […]
Fantasy Baseball Hitter Streamers, Pickups
We have a few teams that punted their season at the deadline by trading away talent, but we also have a large number of teams still within striking distance for a playoff spot, thanks to the expanded Wild Card format. As teams continue to vie for playoff positioning, so do we fantasy managers as the […]
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 20 of 2026, with tiered closer rankings and relievers to add across all league types. Andy Smith is filling in for Nick Mariano for the rankings, while I (Mike Carter) will continue […]
Two-Start Pitchers: Streamers and Starts
Hey, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another two-start pitchers - fantasy baseball waiver wire streamers and starts article for Week 20 of 2026, from August 10 - August 16. 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. […]
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