Munetaka Murakami Expected to Miss a Couple Weeks After Leaving Friday's Game Early

Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami (hamstring) is expected to miss approximately two weeks after exiting Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers with a hamstring injury. Initial evaluations indicated a hamstring strain, although Murakami is scheduled to undergo additional testing on Saturday. The 26-year-old has been one of baseball's biggest stories in his first MLB […]

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 […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 10 (June 1 - June 7)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Week 10 fantasy baseball FAAB waiver wire pickups for June 1 - June 7. For those new to 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. This […]

RotoBaller Staff Roundtable - Waiver Wire Pickups: Fantasy Baseball Week 10

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another Staff roundtable ahead of Week 10 of the fantasy season. Below, you will see some of our top wiaver wire picks for the week, including suggestions from Andy Smith, Nicho Roessler, Andersen Pickard, and Will Brady. This week, we will look at several post-hype players that could be on a breakout […]

7 Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10 Fantasy Baseball (2026)

Hello RotoBallers! Welcome back to another edition of our 7 Must-Adds ahead of Week 10 of the fantasy baseball season. As we approach the start of June, it is more important than ever to pay close attention to the waiver wire, as there are many potential breakout candidates who are widely available. This week, we will […]

Fantasy Baseball Sell-Highs: Early-Season Overachievers to Trade Away? (Week 10)

The fantasy baseball season is in full swing. There are plenty of star players who are underperforming in the early going, and many unexpected players who are overperforming through the first two months. Knowing when to sell certain players is what separates champions from those who come up just short. In this article, we'll look […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 10)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 10 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 […]

Eric Cross' Top 125 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (May 2026)

In the blink of an eye, we're already one-third of the way through both the Major League and minor league seasons. Many of the top prospects entering the season have graduated, giving the top of these rankings a different look than in March and April. And per usual, we've already seen plenty of notable breakouts […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 10 - Redraft Leagues (2026)

It's now Week 10 of the 2026 MLB season. We're always looking for ways to improve our fantasy baseball teams, no matter the time of year. One way to do so is to lock in on the waiver wire, prioritizing top-hitting prospects to stash. These are hitters who can make an immediate impact. Just look […]

Top 200 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings - Eric Cross' May 2026 Update

The weather is heating up, and so are dynasty rankings. As we fly past the one-third mark of the season, some of these early season breakouts start to feel more legitimate. As you'll be able to see below, there were some notable jumps for a few names this month. However, the same is true on […]

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 […]

Munetaka Murakami Exits with Hamstring Tightness

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami (hamstring) was removed early during Friday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Murakami appeared to have suffered a hamstring injury while running to first base in the third inning. He was pulled from the contest due to hamstring tightness and is expected to undergo further testing. Before leaving, Murakami […]

Jacob Gonzalez a Must-Stash Power Bat in Fantasy Baseball

Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect Jacob Gonzalez has been one of the top power hitters in the minor leagues this season, and he's a must-stash player in fantasy baseball as he gets closer to making his MLB debut. Through 51 games this year, the 2023 first-round pick is slashing .308/.414/.646 with 18 home runs, seven […]

Charlie Condon Sees Stash Value Soar During Nine-Game Hitting Streak

Colorado Rockies top prospect Charlie Condon has seen his stash upside soar over the past week amid his incredible performance at the plate. Over his last nine games, Condon has tallied at least one hit in all these games while carrying an overall .333/.436/.667 line with a 1.103 OPS. During this nine-game stretch, the former […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 9)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 9 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? Soon, we head into June. By now, we […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 9

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our Bargain Basement Hitters. With another week of MLB action behind us, it's time to turn our attention to the waiver wire and pick up some hot hitters working. This week, we have an interesting group of hitters to analyze, as some of them are flashing immense power upside […]

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. […]

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 […]

Esmerlyn Valdez Optioned to Triple-A

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder/outfielder Esmerlyn Valdez was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday. He'll head back to the minor leagues after playing only five games in the big leagues. During that span, Valdez went 2-for-16 with two home runs, five RBI, and struck out nine times. The Pirates likely want to see his strikeout rate improve, […]

Ezequiel Duran Back From Illness on Thursday

Texas Rangers infielder Ezequiel Duran (illness) is feeling better on Thursday and is back in the starting lineup for the series finale against the visiting Houston Astros, starting at shortstop and batting seventh against Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti, according to MLB.com. Duran was pulled from Wednesday's loss to the Astros due to an illness, but […]

MLB Proposes Hard Salary Cap as Part of Next CBA

As expected, Major League Baseball proposed a hard salary cap to union officials on Thursday as part of the next Collective Bargaining Agreement, sources told Jesse Rogers of ESPN. The salary floor for teams, starting in 2027, would be set at $171.2 million, which includes player benefits, with the ceiling at $245.3 million. The MLB […]

Do Fantasy Managers Have a Buy-Low Window on Sal Stewart?

Across 241 plate appearances so far in 2026, Cincinnati Reds infielder Sal Stewart is hitting .256/.353/.473 with 12 home runs, 36 RBI, 34 runs scored, and 10 stolen bases. However, Stewart's overall stat line is buoyed by a red-hot start to the season, as he posted a .943 OPS through the end of April. The […]

Nolan Schanuel Dealing With Ankle Tendinitis, Length of Absence Unknown

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (ankle) said his MRI exam showed that he has left-ankle tendinitis, and he's not sure how long he'll be on the 10-day injured list, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. It's an injury that Schanuel has been dealing with since April, but it flared up recently. The Angels […]

Dodgers Promote No. 19 Prospect Ryan Ward, Will he Play Enough in L.A.?

The Los Angeles Dodgers are recalling outfielder/first baseman Ryan Ward with Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring) going on the 10-day injured list on Thursday, according to Sonja Chen of MLB.com. Ward is the Dodgers' No. 19 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and led the minors with 36 home runs in 2025. The 28-year-old left-handed hitter and former eighth-round […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]