A's Call Up Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, Will he Have a Big Role in Big Leagues?
The Athletics announced on Monday that they called up infield prospect Joshua Kuroda-Grauer from Triple-A Las Vegas, with shortstop Jacob Wilson (thumb) landing on the 10-day injured list to begin the week. Kuroda-Grauer is considered the team's No. 9 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. The A's also called up right-handed pitching prospect Kade Morris, who is […]
Jazz Chisholm Jr. Leaves Early on Monday With Apparent Head Injury
New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (head) is leaving Monday's game early against the visiting Detroit Tigers after colliding with outfielder Jasson Dominguez in the fourth inning in the Bronx, according to Chris McCosky of The Detroit News. Chisholm took an elbow to the head and was being checked for a concussion by the […]
Casey Schmitt Feeling Better, Back in Lineup Against Arizona
San Francisco Giants infielder/outfielder Casey Schmitt (illness) is starting at shortstop and is batting third for the Giants in Monday's series opener on the road against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks and left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez, according to MLB.com. Schmitt was under the weather and didn't play on Sunday in the series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies, […]
Marcus Semien has Grade 3 Flexor Strain, Out 4-6 Weeks
New York Mets second baseman Marcus Semien (elbow) was diagnosed with a Grade 3 hip-flexor strain, and he will be out four to six weeks at a minimum, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Semien tried to play through the injury until it severely limited his movement. Outfielder Tyrone Taylor had a […]
Mauricio Dubon Becoming Waiver Target With Multi-Position Eligibility
Atlanta Braves infielder/outfielder Mauricio Dubon has never had much power or speed in his seven-plus years in the big leagues with four different teams as a utility player, but he has recently become more attractive off the waiver wire in fantasy baseball leagues as a short-term boost during his hot streak with the Braves. Dubon […]
Chase Meidroth Heating Up, Becoming Infield Waiver Target?
Chicago White Sox infielder Chase Meidroth is quietly hitting .276 (83-for-301) in his second year in the major leagues for a resurgent White Sox club in 2026. Meidroth hit .253/.329/.320 with only five home runs, 23 RBI, 14 stolen bases, and 54 runs scored in 122 games (505 plate appearances) in 2025 in his rookie […]
Caleb Durbin a Must-Add Off the Waiver Wire as he Continues to Rake?
Boston Red Sox infielder Caleb Durbin has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball recently, and he went 1-for-4 at the plate with two RBI, a run scored, two stolen bases, and a strikeout in the team's 5-4, 10-inning win at Fenway on Sunday to help Boston complete a four-game sweep over the division-rival […]
Waiver Wire Rankings: Hitters and Pitchers
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 […]
Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers: Week 14
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 […]
Top 125 MLB Prospect Rankings: Eric Cross
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 […]
MLB Home Run Props to Bet Today (6/29/26)
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... […]
Every MLB Team's Greatest First Baseman
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 […]
3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash
Every season, fantasy managers see highly-regarded prospects not only earn the call to the big leagues, but also make a high impact for fantasy. Last season, Nick Kurtz took the crown, and so far, players like Gage Jump and Konnor Griffin are showing similar potential. Below, we will look at two of the top pitching […]
Luis Garcia Jr. Continues to Mash, Homers Twice in Win Over Orioles
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 […]
Casey Schmitt Dealing With Illness
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 […]
Top 20 Non-Debuted Prospects (June Update)
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 […]
Is Luke Keaschall a Worthy Deep-League Waiver-Wire Target?
Across 309 plate appearances in 2026, Minnesota Twins second baseman Luke Keaschall is hitting .247/.330/.321 with two home runs, 24 RBI, 29 runs scored, and 11 stolen bases. The 23-year-old's underlying power metrics are highly underwhelming, as he's logged a 3.1% barrel rate and a 28.8% hard-hit rate. However, Keaschall's strong plate approach is underscored […]
Nick Mariano's Waiver Wire Targets (Premium)
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... […]
Eric Cross' Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14
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 […]
Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups
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 […]
Angel Martinez No Longer Wearing a Walking Boot
Cleveland Guardians outfielder Angel Martinez (foot), who is on the 10-day injured list with a non-displaced foot fracture, is no longer wearing a walking boot and has been hitting off a tee and playing catch in between rounds of treatment, according to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. The Guardians said on June 16 that the 24-year-old […]
FAAB Bidding: Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14
Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Week 14 fantasy baseball FAAB waiver wire pickups for June 29 - July 5. 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 […]
Waiver Wire Targets: RotoBaller Staff Picks
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, […]
Sell-High Candidates: Early Overachievers
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of early-season overachievers. Each week of the fantasy baseball season, we look at which star players might be sell-high candidates. Last week, we dove into players like Christian Yelich, Sonny Gray, and Justin Wrobleski. This week, we'll look at five more sell-high candidates. If you own one of these […]
Fantasy Baseball Hitter Streamers, Pickups
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 […]
MLB Home Run Props to Bet Today (6/28/26)
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.... […]
Jorge Polanco Starting Rehab Assignment on Saturday
New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco (Achilles, ankle), who hasn't played in a game for the Mets since April 14, is expected to start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. In addition to an ongoing Achilles issue, Polanco was pulled off his original rehab assignment […]
Willi Castro's Versatility Makes Him a Priority Waiver-Wire Target Amidst June Surge
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 […]
Romy Gonzalez Could be Activated on Sunday
Boston Red Sox second baseman Romy Gonzalez (shoulder) could be activated on Sunday, according to manager Chad Tracy. The 29-year-old had targeted Saturday for his return, but that timeline will ultimately fall short, possibly by just one day if things go according to plan. After suffering a shoulder injury last season, it was determined that […]
Hitter Prospects To Stash: Week 14
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 […]
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