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Ildemaro Vargas Carries Waiver-Wire Appeal Amidst Red-Hot Start to 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks utility man Ildemaro Vargas has been one of the biggest surprise success stories of the 2026 season so far, hitting .351/.368/.649 with five home runs, 16 RBI, and 15 runs scored across 77 plate appearances. The 34-year-old has worked his way into everyday playing time with Diamondbacks first basemen Pavin Smith (elbow) and […]
Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 5 (Hitters and Pitchers)
The 2026 MLB season continues to rapidly go by as we are a few days away from April being officially in the books. Fantasy managers continue to navigate through injuries and closer news. At RotoBaller HQ, we break down the waiver wire with our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 5 (April 27 - […]
Nick Mariano's Week 5 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. As May approaches, you may feel like your team's destiny is already written. This writer and website must urge you that even the mightiest of starts can fizzle out, and the nastiest beginnings can shake off the rust and reveal nothing but gold. The […]
Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5 Fantasy Baseball (2026)
With another week of MLB action behind us, it's time to spotlight our top-7 must-add players ahead of Week 5 of the fantasy baseball season. This week, we will spotlight a catcher who is entering must-start territory as a utility bat and a breakout starting pitcher in Boston who is coming off a stellar season […]
FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 5 (April 27 - May 3)
Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Week 5 fantasy baseball FAAB waiver wire pickups for April 27th - May 3rd. For those not familiar with this weekly series, we dive into the best fantasy baseball waiver wire targets each 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 5)
It's hard to believe the season is already approaching the one-month mark. And while we can still utter the phrase "It's early", look how quickly this first month has flown by. Before we know it, two months will have passed, and we'll be approaching the one-third mark of the season. So don't think there's any […]
RotoBaller Staff Roundtable - Waiver Wire Pickups: Fantasy Baseball Week 5
With another week of MLB action behind us, it's time to look to the waiver wire to improve our fantasy team. Given the numerous players who were placed on the injury list this week, including Edwin Diaz and Francisco Lindor, managers likely have ample open roster spots to find a replacement. This week will highlight […]
Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5 (April 27 - May 3)
We return to some normalcy this week, with the Mexico City games behind us, and no funky 5-game weeks. The calendar turns over to May late in the week, and we are finally starting to see the landscape of MLB take shape with what teams and players look like after a full month of baseball. […]
Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 5 - Redraft Leagues (2026)
We're into the fifth week of the 2026 MLB season. As always, it's important to think about which hitting prospects to stash. Finding a young gem can bring more upside to your fantasy baseball teams. In this column, I choose five different hitting prospects to stash to highlight each week. Some of these hitters could […]
Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 5)
Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 5 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 4
The baseball season is about to hit high gear. Through the opening month, we have seen many rookies emerge as must-start players, especially Cincinnati's Sal Stewart, who is on a near 40-home run pace in his first "full" MLB campaign, and many early season waiver-wire heroes like Chase DeLauter look like lineup staples. With another week […]
Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 4)
Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 4 of the 2026 MLB season. Things are starting to get interesting, and we need to potentially roll out some changes to meet our demands to compete for championships. If you have not done it yet, you are on the […]
5 Injured Players to Stash - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5 (2026)
It’s that time of the week, RotoBallers. Time to wade through the waiver wire and get your bids in before the week turns over to a fresh one on the fantasy baseball calendar. If you are in a position where you can wait for a player to pay off, I have some suggestions for you […]
Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospect Sleepers, Breakouts, Risers: Week 5
Welcome to Week 5 and the fifth installment of RotoBaller's Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospects Report for the 2026 MLB season, looking at dynasty prospect risers and fallers. As we advance deeper into the regular season, we'll take a closer look at JR Ritchie, Konnor Griffin, and Connor Prielipp. Each is a top talent in their […]
MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (4/26/26): 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, 4/26/26. 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 (4/26/2026)
Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have a great slate of baseball on deck for us that should last us all day! I love morning baseball, especially as someone who lives on the West Coast. Waking up to 10 am baseball is great, and it ends up lasting the majority of the day! We also have a […]
Red Sox Fire Manager Alex Cora and Other Coaches
The Boston Red Sox have fired manager Alex Cora, hitting coach Peter Fatse, bench coach Ramon Vazquez, third base coach Kyle Hudson, assistant hitting coach Dillon Lawson, and hitting strategy coach Joe Cronin on Saturday. Game planning and run prevention coach Jason Varitek has been reassigned to a new role within the organization. "Alex Cora […]
Weekend Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 4
April is coming to a close soon, and we will have a full month in the books of the MLB season. It's a long season, and it's essential to stay on top of the waiver wire to nab that breakout or hidden gem in 2026. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire […]
MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/25/2026)
Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We've got another full slate of Saturday baseball, including a game in Mexico City that looks ripe for the long ball. We've got about a full month of baseball under our belts, and the data is starting to look more and more trustworthy. That's hopefully going to translate to us cashing a […]
3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Robby Snelling, Ryan Waldschmidt, Trey Yesavage
Stashing high-end prospects can provide your fantasy team with a major boost. Even though the 2026 campaign is just getting started, several rookies have emerged as league-winners, such as Parker Messick and Sal Stewart. Messick went undrafted in most leagues but has become a must-start pitcher, and being able to identify the next breakout prospect […]
MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (4/25/26): 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, 4/25/26. 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 […]
Willi Castro Absent From Lineup for Series Opener Against Mets
Colorado Rockies infielder Willi Castro (knee) is not in the team's starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the New York Mets at Citi Field, per MLB.com. Tyler Freeman will make the start at second base for Colorado and will bat cleanup against Mets right-hander Freddy Peralta. Castro is considered day-to-day right now after being […]
Jackson Holliday Receives Positive Test Results, Will be Shut Down for a Week
Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday (hand) said all the imaging (MRI exam, CT scan, and X-rays) on his injured right hand "looked good," according to Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports. Holliday will be shut down for about a week and just needs the inflammation in his hand to go down before returning to minor-league […]
Jeremiah Jackson's Power, Positional Versatility Provide Waiver-Wire Appeal
Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson has filled in admirably this season for the injured Jackson Holliday (hand). The former second-round draft pick has hit safely in 11 of his last 13 games, currently riding a four-game hit streak, and for the season has produced a .295-5-19-9-1 stat line with a .362 wOBA and 131 […]
Is Jett Williams Nearing his MLB Debut?
Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jett Williams is quickly climbing the stash rankings ahead of Week 5 of the fantasy baseball season. The Brewers acquired Williams this offseason in the deal that sent right-handed pitcher Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets. While Williams was unable to crack the Opening Day roster, he could be in […]
Kaelen Culpepper Continues to Produce at Triple-A, Nearing MLB Promotion?
Minnesota Twins infield prospect Kaelen Culpepper is continuing to find great success at Triple-A St. Paul and is quickly approaching an MLB debut. Through 20 total games this season, the infielder has posted a .265/.351/.422 line with a .773 OPS. He has tallied four doubles, hit three home runs, and swiped four bags. Over his […]
Travis Bazzana Not Slowing Down at Triple-A, Entering Elite Stash Territory?
Cleveland Guardians infield prospect Travis Bazzana has continued to play at a high level at Triple-A Columbus and is quickly entering must-stash territory among hitting prospects. Over the first 11 games of the Triple-A regular season, the former Oregon State standout struggled to find his footing, posting a low .191/.296/.319 slash line with just two […]
MLB DFS Picks for 4/24/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings
Tonight's slate is loaded with a ton of stacks with high projected implied run totals. The weather has no spots that stand out as good-hitting weather, yet there are plenty of options on that side of the ball. Because of that, this slate is going to be won by fading some of the chalkier offenses […]
MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/24/2026)
Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Friday night features 28 of the 30 teams in Major League Baseball on the schedule, with some big series between teams with playoff aspirations. Big series set up some big matchups, and hopefully, we can find some big flies in today's home run props. I have five players, including one longshot bet […]
3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Charlie Condon, Max Clark, Braden Montgomery
Targeting elite prospects who are nearing their MLB debuts is key to winning your fantasy baseball league. Last season, Nick Kurtz not only made his MLB debut sooner than expected, but he also emerged as a top-10 hitter in the sport. In this piece, we will look at three hitting prospects who have shown high-end […]
