Nick Mariano's Week 7 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. There's nearly one quarter of the season behind us, so please try to imagine another three of these little fantasy baseball lifetimes ahead of you. We've still got plenty of ball on the horizon, with much to unfold that we can't even fathom at […]

Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 7 (Hitters and Pitchers)

Happy Mother's Day to all the great moms out there! We are entering Week 7 of the MLB, and there is still plenty of baseball to be played. Injuries continue to pile up as Bryce Harper exited early with a migraine, and the Twins placed right-hander Taj Bradley on the IL with right pectoral inflammation. […]

RotoBaller Staff Roundtable - Waiver Wire Pickups: Fantasy Baseball Week 7

With another week of MLB action behind us, it's time to head to the waiver wire and bolster our fantasy baseball teams. This week will highlight several top prospects who recently earned the call to the majors, including a high-end power bat in the Yankees system and one of the top pitching prospects in the […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7 (May 11 - May 17)

It's a special Mother's Day edition of my weekly waiver wire bats, and a big shout-out to all the moms out there that keep the world (and baseball) going strong. MLB has a great Mother's Day tradition going with players honoring their moms, and I'd like to tell mine (if she ends up reading this) […]

Bryce Eldridge is a Top Power Source on the Waiver Wire

San Francisco Giants first baseman Bryce Eldridge could be an interesting option for fantasy managers seeking help in the power category. Eldridge was recently called up to The Show after mashing five home runs across 30 games in Triple-A this season. The 21-year-old has smashed 20-plus home runs in each of his last two seasons […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 7 (May 11 - May 17)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Week 7 fantasy baseball FAAB waiver wire pickups for May 11th - May 17th. For those not familiar with this weekly series, we dive into the best fantasy baseball waiver wire targets every week for leagues that use FAAB (free agent acquisition budget) and our recommended dollar bid amounts for waivers. […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Hitters and Pitchers (Week 7)

If you're like me, you're probably pretty fed up with all the injuries lately. We've lost two big-name pitchers over the last two weeks, along with several notable hitters, including Roman Anthony. So, where do we go to fill these holes on our fantasy rosters? The waiver wire. Luckily, there are some pretty intriguing options […]

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

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our 7 Must-Add series. With another week of MLB action behind us, it's time to turn our attention to the waiver wire to pick up the next breakouts. We will dive into the seven best waiver wire pickups heading into Week 7 of the fantasy baseball season. This week, […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 7)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 7 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 […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 7 - Redraft Leagues (2026)

It's time for the seventh week of the 2026 MLB season. We always need to consider which hitting prospects to stash because finding a potential young stud can raise your fantasy team's ceiling. In this article, I focus on five different hitting prospects to stash to write about each week. Some of these hitters could […]

Bryce Harper Exits Game with Migraine

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (head) was pulled out during the first inning of Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Harper was taken out of the game before taking his first at-bat due to a migraine. Felix Reyes took over as the pinch-hitter and will cover first base for the rest of Saturday's game. […]

Weekend Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 6

The MLB season continues to roll on as Week 6 is coming to a close, and we are back with more waiver wire with our weekend fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 6 -- May 4  through May 10 for leagues that allow daily moves. The list covers the top 100 hitters and pitchers. In […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 6

With another week of MLB action in the books, it's time to do another deep dive into the waiver wire and look at five bargain hitters who are enjoying hot surges who could be worth picking up. This week, we will look at several former top prospects, including an infielder in Minnesota who may finally […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 6)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 6 of the 2026 MLB season. We are seeing FAAB budgets be strained each week, and many folks have already overspent their budgets in five scant weeks. I feel your pain and want to help, and that is why this […]

Andrew Vaughn Emerging as Sneaky Waiver-Wire Option

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Andrew Vaughn joined the team in a midseason trade last year and had a monster second half, making him a nice waiver wire addition. He's looking to run it back this season and is back with the team after missing over a month with a fractured hamate bone suffered on Opening […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/9/2026)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! It's a solid Saturday slate that we've got in front of us today, and I'm excited to get at these HR props for you. There are quite a few exploitable matchups that I'm looking to capitalize on. One of those was Michael Harris II to go yard against Roki Sasaki, but with the […]

MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (5/9/26): 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 Saturday, 5/9/26. 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 […]

Ben Rice Returns From Hand Injury for Series Opener Against Milwaukee

New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice (hand) is back in the team's starting lineup for Friday's series opener in Milwaukee against the Brewers and right-hander Jacob Misiorowski, hitting second in the batting order, according to MLB.com. A left-hand contusion suffered last weekend kept Rice out for the last four games, but he's good to […]

Luis Garcia Jr. Still on the Bench on Friday Against Marlins

Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia Jr. (wrist) remains out for Friday's series opener against the division-rival Miami Marlins, according to MLB.com. Curtis Mead will make another start at first base and will bat second against Marlins rookie left-hander Robby Snelling, who is making his major-league debut. Garcia will miss a fourth straight game due to […]

Casey Schmitt a Versatile Fantasy Option with Extra-Base Upside

San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt is off to an impressive start to the season at the plate, and his defensive versatility makes him a particularly appealing waiver wire option in fantasy baseball. After posting a mere .706 OPS last year, he's slashing .296/.344/.539 with six homers and 146 wRC+ in 2026. There are still […]

5 Injured Players to Stash - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7 (2026)

Welcome to another weekend of sorting through the waiver wire to find help for your fantasy baseball team. Another weekend means a new edition of Five Injured Players To Stash is here to help you get a jump on players that can contribute down the line. Leading things off this week is an outfielder whose […]

Charlie Condon Remains in Elite Stash Territory Despite Cold Stretch

Colorado Rockies first base prospect Charlie Condon remains an elite hitting prospect to stash in all standard leagues ahead of Week 7 despite his cold stretch at the plate. Over his last eight games with Triple-A Albuquerque, Condon has posted a low .188/.333/.219 line with just one extra-base hit and 10:6 K:BB. However, prior to […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results For Week 6

Welcome back to another edition of Fantasy Baseball Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs. As we slide into May we've started to get a good grip on who's going to be a threat this season. Early season breakouts are always great to see, but our goal is to identify fool's gold so that you don't bank […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/8/2026)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! All 30 teams in Major League Baseball are on the schedule this Friday, stacking up plenty of great matchups under the lights, with all 15 games starting at 6:10 p.m. ET or later. While Coors Field and Sutter Health Park are not in play, a few stadiums still have favorable conditions for […]

MLB DFS Picks for 5/8/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

Tonight's slate is loaded with a plethora of arms to choose from. With that being said, there are not many spots for elite stacks, meaning getting our bats right tonight will be the deciding factor in tonight's slate. If you have not had a chance to check out my model, I will refer to it […]

MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (5/8/26): 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 Friday, 5/8/26. 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 […]

Jake Burger Still Worth Targeting on the Waiver Wire Amidst Cold Streak?

Entering play on Thursday, Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger had logged just seven hits in his last 49 plate appearances. The 30-year-old is now hitting .218/.253/.380 with six home runs, 21 RBI, and 14 runs scored across his first 150 plate appearances of 2026. Burger's 28.7% strikeout rate is his worst mark since 2022, […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Kazuma Okamoto, Matt Olson, Jesus Luzardo, more

The month of May is off and running, so let's catch up with the latest weekly update to my rest-of-season fantasy baseball top 300 ranks. There has never been a week in my history of doing this exercise where I've said, "Gee, almost nothing has changed!" Patience can be a virtue, but there remain many, […]

Luis Garcia Jr. Still Out for Series Finale Against Twins

Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia Jr. (wrist) remains sidelined for Thursday's series finale against the visiting Minnesota Twins, according to MLB.com. Curtis Mead is making yet another start at first base and will bat third for the Nats against Twins right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson. Garcia said he will avoid a trip to the injured list […]

Ben Rice Still Absent for Series Finale Against Rangers

New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice (hand) remains absent from the starting nine for Thursday's series finale against the visiting Texas Rangers, according to MLB.com. Paul Goldschmidt will make yet another start at first base and will bat leadoff for the Yanks with Rangers left-hander MacKenzie Gore on the mound. Rice is recovering from […]