Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 6 (Hitters and Pitchers)

Amazingly, we are already in May. Injuries continue to pile up as Ronald Acuna Jr. exited Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies and is considered day-to-day, while Cal Raleigh is dealing with "general soreness," which required imaging. If you are looking for an injury replacement or to improve your fantasy baseball team, we've got you […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6 (May 4- May 10)

The first full week of May brings us a ton of baseball games! We have 12 teams playing a full seven-game schedule and some really big intradivisional series as well. The Cubs have a four-game set with the Reds as the top two teams in the NL Central match up, while the first-place Guardians host […]

Nick Mariano's Week 6 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. We're past the first month of our season, and yet much still feels like it is up in the air. Leaguewide trends are still settling into place with ABS, injuries keep hammering us, and the hope around call-ups springs eternal. Whether you're starting hot […]

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6 Fantasy Baseball (2026)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another week of must-add waiver wire pickups. With another week almost in the books, it's time for another list of waiver wire pickups. We will dive into the seven best waiver wire pickups heading into Week 6 of the fantasy baseball season. This list will feature an up-and-coming star hitter with the […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 6 (May 4 - May 10)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Week 6 fantasy baseball FAAB waiver wire pickups for May 4th - May 10th. For those not familiar with 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. […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Hitters and Pitchers (Week 6)

Well, the calendar has flipped over to May, and 20% of the Major League season is in the books. Flew right by, didn't it? That's why attacking the waiver wire is so important in the early part of the season. Sure, you don't want to blow through all your available moves or FAAB budget, but […]

5 Injured Players to Stash - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6 (2026)

Hello, RotoBallers! Another week of fantasy baseball is (almost) done, another one is coming up, and another edition of Five Injured Players To Stash is here for you to weigh as you place your waiver bids this weekend. Past entrant Justin Steele (elbow) suffered a setback this week, pushing his return closer to the All-Star […]

Gleyber Torres Exits Due to Left Side Tightness

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (side) exited after the third inning of Saturday's game against the Texas Rangers. He was diagnosed with left side tightness, and he will undergo further evaluation. Torres' final at-bat came in the second inning, but he played the entire third inning on defense before being lifted for Hao-Yu Lee. […]

MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (5/3/26): 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 Sunday, 5/3/26. 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 […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 6 - Redraft Leagues (2026)

We're into the sixth week of the 2026 MLB season. As always, it's important to think about which hitting prospects to stash. Finding a young gem can raise your fantasy team's ceiling. In this column, I choose five different hitting prospects to stash to highlight each week. Some of these hitters could be repeat offenders […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 5)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 5 of the 2026 MLB season. We are more than a month into the season, and we are already seeing huge amounts of FAAB being spent in many leagues as fantasy players try to add help to their rosters and […]

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

Is it just me, or has this been one of the crazier opening months in recent memory? The newly implemented ABS system has caused some chaos (I'm for it), and we have a ton of notable names off to a slow start to the season. Fernando Tatis Jr is still searching for his first home […]

MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 5)

As May approaches, sample sizes are becoming large enough to start making roster moves without being overly reactionary. This week, we highlight two hitters and two pitchers who are expected to make an impact at some point this season in redraft leagues. Over the last few weeks, this article has anticipated the call-ups of Payton […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 6)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 6 of the 2026 MLB regular season. The focus of this article is to highlight players who could be on the verge of a breakout, citing current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average, isolated power (ISO), stolen bases, and more. […]

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

With another week of MLB action behind us, it's time to take a deep dive into five hitters who are widely available in Yahoo leagues and are emerging as sneaky waiver wire targets. This week, we take a look at a young utility in St. Louis and a super utility man in Cleveland who have […]

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

The first month of both the Major League season and minor league season is coming to an end, and we've already seen plenty of movement in prospect rankings. That will only continue in the coming weeks as my top three prospects below are all set to graduate in the next week or so. So we'll […]

Nico Hoerner Out on Saturday Due to Neck Injury

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (neck) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's contest at Wrigley Field against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to MLB.com. Hoerner was forced from Friday's series opener against Arizona with neck tightness. Fantasy managers should consider Hoerner to be day-to-day for now and check back on Sunday to see […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Emmanuel Rodriguez, Robby Snelling, Kaelen Culpepper

Targeting high-end prospects is key to winning your fantasy baseball league. So far, managers have seen many rookies emerge as must-start players this season, including Parker Messick, Chase DeLauter, Noah Schultz, and potentially the recently promoted Payton Tolle. In this piece, we will look at three prospects who are showing high upside at the Triple-A […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Theo Gillen, Colt Emerson, A.J. Ewing

Every season, fantasy baseball managers see highly-regarded prospects earn the call to the majors and establish themselves as fantasy mainstays. This season, Chicago's Noah Schultz earned the call much sooner than expected but has held his own during his first taste of MLB action. In this piece, we will look at two prospects who are […]

Weekend Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 5

It's officially May! We have seen plenty of close calls and injuries happen this past month. If you need an injury replacement or are looking for a closer, we've got you covered with our weekend fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 5 -- April 27  through May 3 for leagues that allow daily moves. The […]

MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (5/2/26): 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 Saturday, 5/2/26. 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 […]

Nico Hoerner Leaves Friday's Game Early With Neck Tightness

Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (neck) left Friday's game early in the second inning against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field with neck tightness, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Before leaving the game, Hoerner doubled and scored a run for the Cubbies before being replaced by pinch-hitter Matt Shaw. Although the 28-year-old's […]

Mets Don't Intend to Fire Manager Carlos Mendoza

Despite one of the worst starts in New York Mets franchise history this year, president of baseball operations David Stearns told Anthony DiComo of MLB.com that "we don't intend to make a change" and fire manager Carlos  Mendoza. The Mets have started 10-21, which is the third-worst start in franchise history through 31 games after […]

Jose Altuve Hits a Skid at the Plate

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has struggled at the plate lately and is underperforming in fantasy baseball. Altuve is hitting just 3-for-28 over his last seven games with zero home runs, zero RBI, two walks, and five strikeouts. The 16.7% strikeout rate over that span suggests he's putting the ball in play at a […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Fernando Tatis Jr., Ildemaro Vargas, Paul Skenes, more

With another month about to begin, it's a great time to produce another weekly update to my rest-of-season fantasy baseball top 300 ranks. Those of you near the top of the standings may feel invincible, while those at the bottom may feel lost in the dark. We're here for those who want to keep on […]

MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (5/1/26): 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 Friday, 5/1/26. 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 DFS Picks for 5/1/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

We have a massive Friday night slate on tap tonight with some favorable hitting conditions. Tonight, we get Coors Field and Sutter Health Park, along with some great spots to attack pitchers. There are not many favorable pitchers going tonight, so figuring out our arms will be essential to finishing in the green tonight. If […]

4 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Travis Bazzana, James Tibbs III, Elmer Rodriguez, Gabriel Hughes

Welcome to Week 5 and RotoBaller's Redraft Fantasy Baseball Prospects Report for the 2026 MLB season, looking at prospect risers and fallers in redraft fantasy baseball leagues. As we advance deeper into the regular season, we'll take a closer look at Travis Bazzana, James Tibbs III, Elmer Rodriguez, and Gabriel Hughes. Each is a top […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 5

The first month of the season has flown by, and we've already been blessed with a plethora of notable prospects making their debuts in the major leagues. Sal Stewart and Kevin McGonigle are beasting, Konnor Griffin is heating up, and the duo of Chase Burns and Nolan McLean already looks like aces. Even with so […]

Jorge Polanco Labeled "Week-to-Week" by Mets

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said that infielder Jorge Polanco (wrist, Achilles) is "week-to-week" as he recovers from his injuries, according to SNY. Polanco has resumed baseball activities, but he's not exactly close to returning from the 10-day injured list. The veteran infielder landed on the IL on April 18 with […]