Miami Marlins catcher/first baseman/designated hitter Liam Hicks (back) took part in a full day of baseball activities on June 26 and is swinging without limitations and can catch. If Hicks continues to make progress, MLB.com suggests he's likely to come off the 10-day injured list when he's first eligible on Tuesday. Hicks was put on […]

Welcome back, RotoBallers, for more waiver wire advice. Week 14 of the fantasy baseball season is here, and the All-Star break is just a few weeks away. Today, we list the top 100 hitters and pitchers to prioritize adding off the waiver wire with our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 14 (June 29 […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players who are currently struggling and not performing well as of Week 14 (June 29 to July 5). Should fantasy baseball managers drop, hold, or sell these well-known players? This week's edition will look at another set of disappointing fantasy players. These five struggling players […]

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 14 of the 2026 season! Today, I'll check in on players like Bryan Reynolds, Foster Griffin, Freddy Peralta, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component of a successful season, and RotoBaller […]

We're now three months through the season, with more of the minor league season in the rear-view mirror than in front of us. However, there's still plenty of baseball to be played and plenty to look forward to. The biggest upcoming event in the prospect world is the 2026 MLB draft in July, which will […]

Welcome to the Week 14 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 quicker than others, it's important to stay up to date on recent prospect performances so you're […]

Welcome back, RotoBallers! I am back for another edition of our home run props! I was able to nail Joc Pederson with the leadoff home run to start the day off on Sunday. I was hoping that would be a sign that the rest would follow. Unfortunately, Gunnar Henderson looked terrible, and Owen Caissie got... […]

The first base position has been occupied by some of the greatest players in MLB history. Some of the best players at the position are widely regarded as among the greatest ever to step on the diamond. In this piece, we will look to name every team's greatest first baseman of all time. Read ahead […]

There is perhaps no hitter in baseball hotter than Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia Jr. right now. In the Nationals' 6-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles in Sunday's series finale, Garcia went 3-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, five RBI, and three runs scored to boost his season batting average to .279 and […]

Kansas City Royals first baseman/outfielder Jac Caglianone (groin) was scratched from the lineup for his team's game against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday due to left groin soreness, per Anne Rogers of MLB.com. Across 297 plate appearances in 2026, Caglianone is hitting .265/.337/.481 with 14 home runs, 30 RBI, 39 runs scored, and three […]

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said that the team does not expect first baseman Spencer Horwitz (hamstring) to return until after the All-Star break, per Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Horwitz was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a left hamstring injury. Across 295 plate appearances in 2026, Horwitz has […]

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman/outfielder Ryan O'Hearn snapped a recent power outage with a big game in Sunday's series finale in a 9-4 victory over the division-rival Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park. O'Hearn went 3-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, four RBI, three runs scored, and a strikeout to raise his average to .286 […]

Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz (shoulder) said he will be ready to play on Tuesday after exiting early from his team's win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday with a shoulder injury, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Topkin reports that Diaz said he is "hurting a little bit," but that […]

San Francisco Giants infielder/outfielder Casey Schmitt (illness) was scratched from Sunday's series finale against the Atlanta Braves with an illness that has been going around the clubhouse, according to Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle. With Schmitt sitting on Sunday, Jonah Cox joined the starting lineup and made the start in center field. Schmitt […]

With another month of MiLB action in the books, it's time to update our top-20 prospect rankings. As we did in May, I will give my top-20 prospect ranking for dynasty fantasy baseball (all non-debuted) ahead of July. This month, we saw a former first overall pick begin to showcase his elite raw talent, and […]

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt has had a resurgent 2026 season thus far, hitting .291/.353/.552 with 14 home runs, 40 RBI, 31 runs scored, and one stolen base across 224 plate appearances. The 38-year-old was expected to fill a bench role with the Yankees entering the year, but injuries to Yankees sluggers Giancarlo […]

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. The air conditioner is working overtime to keep up with the heat wave and these fiery waiver adds to help you start the second half of the season strong. The All-Star break will be your chance to relax, but not yet. Let's keep that... […]

Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Luke Raley (elbow) is out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the hosting Cleveland Guardians due to some elbow discomfort, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. Raley tweaked his elbow on a swing on Saturday night, and it's something he has dealt with before. Outfielder Dominic Canzone […]

We're officially into the second half of the season and the dog days of summer. While you might be hitting a wall right now, staying active in your leagues is key. There's still plenty of time to improve your teams and make up ground on the teams ahead of you. And if you're one of […]

Hello RotoBallers! Welcome back to another edition of our 7 Must-Adds ahead of Week 14 of the fantasy baseball season. The All-Star break is just a handful of weeks away, which means fantasy managers are slowly running out of time to find that potential high-impact lottery ticket on the waiver wire. This week, we saw several […]

Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said that first baseman/outfielder Tyler Soderstrom (hip) was removed from Saturday night's 5-2 loss to the Los Angeles Angels with some left-hip tightness, according to Michael Huntley of The Orange County Register. The A's will see how Soderstrom is feeling on Sunday, but he will most likely be held out of […]

San Francisco Giants first baseman Rafael Devers' bat woke up in Saturday night's 5-0 victory over the visiting Atlanta Braves at Oracle Park, as he went 2-for-3 at the plate with two home runs, four RBI, and a strikeout to raise his season average to .240 and his OPS to .754. His first home run […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another staff roundtable ahead of Week 14 of the fantasy season. As always, we will spotlight the players that the members of our fantasy baseball staff are looking to pick up ahead of the upcoming week. This time, we will ask Nick Mariano, Andy Smith, Eric Cross, and Maty Tallman. This week, […]

Colorado Rockies rookie first baseman TJ Rumfield has become one of the hottest hitters available. The 26-year-old has recorded two hits in each of his past four games and is batting .379/.455/.741 with four home runs, 13 RBI, and eight runs over his last 15 contests. That surge has lifted his season line to .291/.370/.491 […]

As we roll into Week 14 of the fantasy baseball season, we also turn the calendar over to July and draw a bit closer to the All-Star break. It gets a bit tougher to uncover the best values on the wire as it gets raided by managers desperate for production, but I'm always up to […]

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have a loaded Sunday slate on deck featuring all 30 teams. We start the day off with a couple of games at 1:35 pm EST, and cap the night off with a Sunday Night Baseball matchup between a couple of bitter rivals in the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox.... […]

Across 275 plate appearances in 2026, Colorado Rockies utility man Willi Castro is hitting .280/.353/.407 with six home runs, 33 RBI, 36 runs scored, and six stolen bases. The 29-year-old has been on a tear in June, hitting .316 with four home runs and 14 RBI across 93 plate appearances this month. With just a […]

We’re now entering Week 14 of the 2026 MLB season, which makes it a good time to start stashing high-upside prospects who could help down the stretch in the second half. Most of these names are best suited for deeper AL- or NL-only leagues, but a few could work their way into mixed-league value if […]

Hey RotoBallers, the weekend is here, and the All-Star break is quickly approaching. We are back with another waiver wire column and return with our weekend fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 13 -- June 22  through June 28. We prioritize which hitters and pitchers to add off the waiver wire for leagues that allow […]

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 14 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. Last […]