Josh Naylor Still Absent With Back Spasms

Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor (back) will miss another game on Tuesday against the visiting New York Mets due to back spasms, according to MLB.com. Naylor was forced to leave the series opener at T-Mobile Park on Monday early due to back spasms and will miss another game. He's considered day-to-day for now, and […]

Willson Contreras Back From Wrist Injury on Tuesday

Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras (wrist) is starting at first base and batting cleanup for Tuesday's contest against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Shane Baz at Fenway Park, according to MLB.com. Contreras ended up just missing Sunday's contest with a hand/wrist injury, and he'll return after a scheduled day off for the […]

Spencer Horwitz Swinging a Hot Bat, Entering Must-Add Territory?

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz is putting together a productive season and remains a strong waiver wire target for managers needing corner infield help. The 28-year-old is hitting .289 with a .389 OBP and .858 OPS in 173 at-bats, showing excellent plate discipline with a low strikeout rate and strong walk rate. He's been […]

Charlie Condon Riding 12-Game Hitting Streak, MLB Debut Imminent?

Colorado Rockies corner infield/outfield prospect Charlie Condon's 31-game homerless stretch feels like a distant memory after the week and a half that he's had for Triple-A Albuquerque, blasting four home runs in his last seven games, including a walk-off winner in his latest contest. The power surge is part of a longer 12-game hit streak […]

Gavin Sheets Worth an Add for Power Upside

San Diego Padres first baseman/outfielder Gavin Sheets is putting together a very productive season and could be a worthwhile waiver wire pickup for managers needing corner infield or outfield help. In just 163 at-bats, the lefty has already hit nine home runs with 23 RBI and is posting a strong .807 OPS. He's been very […]

Jake Burger Emerging as Priority Pickup for Power Upside

Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger is starting to look like a legit waiver wire target for managers needing corner infield help. The 30-year-old has already mashed 10 home runs with 37 RBI in just 215 at-bats, and he's shown real signs of a resurgence this year. After a rough April, Burger has been much […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results For Week 10

We've finally flipped the calendar to June! Who's who in Major League Baseball this year is starting to seem really clear, but that doesn't mean we can't get you another edition of Fantasy Baseball Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs. Diamonds in the rough are always out there. While most are worth taking a chance on, […]

Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 10 (Hitters and Pitchers)

The MLB season continues to fly by as we turn the calendar page to June, and we head into Week 10. Injuries continue to pile up as White Sox infielder Munetaka Murakami is out four to six weeks with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain, while Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez is sidelined a month with […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 10

As the calendar flips to June, we are officially past the one-third mark of the major league season. These stash rankings look a lot different now than when the season started, as the last two months have given us a continuous flow of exciting prospect promotions. Some of those names have already made solid contributions […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Ketel Marte, Gavin Williams, Jack Leiter, More

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 10 of the 2026 season! Today, I'll look at players like Ketel Marte, Gavin Williams, Jack Leiter, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component of a successful season, and RotoBaller is […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/2/2026)

Holy wow, are there some bad pitchers on tonight’s slate! There are so many potential home runs to choose from that it made this one of the hardest articles I’ve ever written. Things are so stacked tonight that I didn’t even include Yordan Alvarez, who very clearly is still a good bet for a home […]

Josh Naylor Is Day-to-Day with Back Spasms

Seattle Mariners first baseman Josh Naylor smashed a solo home run to tie the game in the seventh inning of Monday's extra-inning win over the Mets, but he left the game with back spasms before the bottom of the inning. He was replaced at first base by Patrick Wisdom, and the Mariners could also use […]

MLB DFS Picks for 6/2/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

We have a massive 11-game slate on the docket tonight, and there are plenty of great options to click. I love a slate where there isn't a ton of ownership going to one spot, and, on the other hand, there are plenty of places where we can get different. These are the nights we excel […]

The Greatest Closer from Each MLB Team - One Pick For All 30 Franchises

Some of the most exciting moments of a baseball game occur in the final frame when the team's closer enters the game in hopes of securing a victory. Read ahead as we highlight the greatest closer of all time for all 30 MLB teams. While some clubs have very easy choices, some are far more […]

Pavin Smith is Returning on Monday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Pavin Smith (elbow) was activated off the 60-day Injured List ahead of Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Smith hasn't played since the opening series of the season after having surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow. He'll serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth during his return […]

Ryan Ward Launches First Career Home Run, Will He Carve Out a Full-Time Role?

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/first baseman Ryan Ward picked up his first career home run on Sunday during his team's 9-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Ward was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday after the Dodgers placed veteran outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain. The 28-year-old Ward […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10 (June 1 - June 7)

Welcome to another edition of Top Hitter Streamers and Starts for Week 10. I am filling in for my guy, Thunder Dan Palyo, and hope to help fantasy managers out with some solid streaming options this week. We all know drafting a foundational roster in fantasy baseball is imperative, but it is equally important to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ralphy Velazquez Set for First-Half MLB Debut Amid Dominant Start to Regular Season?

Cleveland Guardians first base prospect Ralphy Velazquez has seen his stash value soar over the past few weeks and is now in serious play to push for a first-half MLB debut. Velazquez opened the 2026 regular season with Double-A Akron but needed only another 36 games at that level to prove he was ready to […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/1/2026)

It's June, RotoBallers! As the calendar turns over, this is often the time when the weather starts to heat up, and we get a definite shift in offensive production. This past weekend was an eventful one around the league. The Yankees put up a 13-spot in the third inning yesterday (batting around twice), Ronald Acuna […]

MLB DFS Picks for 6/1/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

We have a fun seven-game slate this Monday. Tonight, we will see the Angels be the targets on both sides of the ball, and they look great. With that being said, there are some massive leverage opportunities in GPPs that we will speak about in today's article. If you have not had a chance to […]

Jake Bauers Emerging as Legit Bat in Brewers Lineup, Waiver Wire Value Rising Fast

Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers has cooled off slightly since his 12-game hitting streak came to an end on May 23, but his overall production remains highly encouraging. The 30-year-old is slashing .280/.351/.491 with nine home runs and continues to take a step forward offensively in his third season with Milwaukee. Bauers has been especially […]

Ryan O'Hearn Activated from Injured List on Sunday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder/first baseman Ryan O'Hearn (quadriceps) has been activated off the 10-day injured list, per Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. O'Hearn will take the roster spot of Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (forearm), who is headed to the injured list with a flexor strain in his right forearm. O'Hearn has been on the injured […]

Nick Mariano's Week 10 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. Let's find some sizzle on the waiver wire with June finally on our doorstep. The closer carousels continue turning, exciting promotions keep getting announced, and slumps are getting busted. With so much to navigate, let's get together and look for who can help fantasy […]

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 […]