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Willson Contreras Not in Wednesday's Lineup
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras (back) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the hosting Minnesota Twins at Target Field, according to MLB.com. Andruw Monasterio is drawing the start at first base and will hit sixth for the BoSox against Twins right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson. Lower-back tightness forced Contreras to leave […]
MLB DFS Picks for 4/15/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings
We have another split slate with DraftKings and FanDuel, but we finally have a Wednesday with only three day games, making for an awesome Wednesday night slate of baseball. We have good hitting weather again across the country, making it important to nail down our pitching as always. I have updated my model to include […]
Bryce Eldridge Riding Dominant Stretch at Triple-A, Remains High-End Stash Option
San Francisco first base prospect Bryce Eldridge remains an elite stash option in all standard formats in Week 3 of the fantasy campaign. The team's top hitting prospect was in strong contention to break camp with the MLB roster but fell just short. However, since returning to Triple-A Sacramento, Eldridge has been playing at an […]
Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 3
Incredibly, it's already mid-April, and we are already in Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season. At RotoBaller HQ, we update our waiver wire rankings with the latest injuries and news to help fantasy managers in leagues that allow daily moves. In this article, you will find our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week […]
MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/15/2026)
It's going to be one of the warmest days that we have had this calendar year across the country, which should make for some really solid hitting environments today. With that being said, I am loading up on home run props today with six left-handed sluggers who have great matchups today. Yes, that's more than […]
MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 3)
The first wave of prospects has settled in, and now it’s time to start looking ahead to the next group. This week, we’re focusing on two players who could provide an immediate boost to your fantasy roster, and two others who may not arrive until later in the summer. As we discussed last week, the […]
Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results For Week 3
Welcome back to another edition of our weekly Fantasy Baseball Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs article. It's important early in the season not to bite on a hot slugger that may be fool's gold. Buying in when he's a fake out may be the downfall of your roster if you depend too much on them. […]
MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (4/15/26): 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 Wednesday, 4/15/26. 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 […]
Willson Contreras Exits Early on Tuesday Due to Lower-Back Tightness
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras (back) has been removed from his team's Tuesday night matchup against the Minnesota Twins due to lower-back tightness, per Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. Contreras was hitless in two at-bats before exiting the game. The 33-year-old is off to a strong start to his first season with […]
Triston Casas Shut Down With Abdominal Strain
Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (abdomen, knee) is dealing with an abdominal strain and will be shut down until he feels better, according to Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. The good news is that Casas' abdominal strain is not related to his rib-cage issue from two years ago, according to manager Alex […]
Christian Walker is Playing on Tuesday
Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (leg) is in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Walker appears to be back to 100 percent after missing a game over the weekend due to a leg issue. Since returning to the lineup, Walker is 0-for-6 over the last two games. He'll bat […]
Xavier Isaac a Big-Time Power Bat to Keep an Eye on in 2026
Tampa Bay Rays first base prospect Xavier Isaac belted his first home run of the 2026 campaign this past Sunday for Double-A Montgomery, and also legged out a triple in the 2-for-5 effort. The Rays' 13th-ranked prospect was just 1-for-12 (.083) heading into the contest. Just being on the baseball field at all has been […]
Ben Rice to Continue to Lose Playing Time Against Lefties?
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone told Talkin' Yanks that first baseman Paul Goldschmidt will start over Ben Rice again on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Angels and left-hander Reid Detmers. Rice also started on the bench in Monday's series-opening win over the Angels with left-hander Yusei Kikuchi on the mound. Tuesday will be […]
Jake Burger Goes Yard Twice in Win Over A's
Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger was seeing the ball well in Monday night's 8-1 win over the division-rival Athletics in Sacramento, going 2-for-4 at the plate with two home runs, four RBI, a walk, and a strikeout. Burger got the party started in the first inning with a three-run tater off of right-handed starter […]
Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 3 (2026)
Welcome back to the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we continue Week 3 of the 2026 MLB season. Even though we're still extremely early in the season, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't be stashing injured players. They can make a major impact on your roster down the road. If you […]
Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 3 (Hitters and Pitchers)
The MLB season continues to fly by as we are already onto Week 3. In some of the biggest news of the day, the White Sox called up top left-handed pitching prospect Noah Schultz to the major leagues. Fantasy managers will have to navigate through more injuries as Adley Rutschman was placed on the IL, […]
Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 3
After a slight lull following the Konnor Griffin promotion, it sounds like the upcoming week could yield a few notable prospect promotions. We've already received confirmation regarding Noah Schultz, and we might get Sam Antonacci and Didier Fuentes as well. There are several other prospects performing extremely well in Triple-A to open the season as […]
Liam Hicks Stays Hot with Three-Hit Effort, Trending Towards Must-Start Territory
Miami Marlins catcher/first-baseman Liam Hicks has come out of the gates fast this season, and he picked up three more hits, three RBI, and his first stolen base of the season on Monday night in a 10-4 win for his Fish over the Braves. Hicks is hitting .319 (15-for-47) with a double, three homers, and […]
MLB DFS Picks for 4/14/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings
DraftKings and FanDuel are finally aligned with both slates starting at the same time tonight. This is a miracle in its own right. We have some good hitting conditions again on the East Coast with warm weather and the wind blowing out. We saw a ton of home runs yesterday because of this. I will […]
MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (4/14/26): 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 Tuesday, 4/14/26. 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 […]
MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/14/2026)
So many games, so many options for home run bets. How in the world do we narrow them down? Today I’m looking heavily at platoon splits, especially as it pertains to Hard% and ISO. The harder a ball gets hit, the more likely it is to leave the yard. Thankfully, several players have been pounding […]
Orioles Acquire Christian Encarnacion-Strand From Reds
The Baltimore Orioles announced on Monday that they acquired infielder Christian Encarnacion-Strand from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk. The Orioles will take a shot on the former fourth-rounder in 2021 out of Oklahoma State, with first baseman/designated hitter Ryan Mountcastle (foot) going on the 60-day injured […]
Orioles Place Ryan Mountcastle on 60-Day Injured List With Foot Fracture
The Baltimore Orioles announced on Monday that they placed first baseman Ryan Mountcastle (foot) on the 60-day injured list with a left-foot fracture. In a corresponding move, the team selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Weston Wilson from Triple-A Norfolk. Mountcastle fractured the fourth metacarpal in his left foot in Saturday's game against the San Francisco […]
Jose Fernandez Riding Five-Game Hit Streak, but is He Rosterable?
Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jose Fernandez broke onto the MLB scene on March 31, belting a pair of home runs and collecting four RBI in his major league debut. Fantasy managers who claimed him on waivers were disappointed with the subsequent 1-for-12 (.083) stretch over the next five games, but the Venezuelan appears to be […]
Ryan Mountcastle has Broken Left Foot
Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said on Sunday that corner infielder Ryan Mountcastle (foot) suffered a broken fourth metatarsal on his left foot on Saturday and will be forced to miss some time, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. Expect the Orioles to place Mountcastle on the 10-day injured list early this week. The 29-year-old […]
Josh Bell Producing Early in the Season, Should You Pick Him Up?
Minnesota Twins first baseman/designated hitter Josh Bell has been a pleasant surprise for fantasy in the early going of 2026. The veteran is slashing .275/.397/.529 with three home runs, 12 RBI, and 14 runs scored, good for a .410 wOBA and 165 wRC+. The 6-foot-3 slugger is typically good for around 20 home runs per […]
Charlie Condon Continues to Knock on MLB Door in Week 3
Colorado Rockies first base prospect Charlie Condon continues to remain a high-end stash target among hitting prospects in Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season. Condon was given an opportunity to break camp with the MLB roster, but fell short in the competition as TJ Rumfield has served as the primary first baseman. However, during […]
Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3 (April 13 - April 19)
As the weather starts to warm up this week, perhaps we will see the bats start to catch up to the arms? There are certainly a lot of widely available players worth consideration if you have an open roster spot, and no shortage of good schedules and positive hitting environments. My weekly hitters, streamers, fantasy baseball waiver […]
Nick Mariano's Week 3 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. You may feel like much of the season has already passed you by, yet we're not even 10% of the way through the regular season! That's not to say we don't have plenty to learn from. This writer just wants to be sure that […]
MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/13/2026)
It's Monday, which is also the day to set your seasonal lineups! Hopefully, your year-long leagues are going swimmingly to start, even though some first-round picks are not remotely living up to their hype to begin the year. I'm here today to bring you four HR prop bets I like, and I have some extra […]
