Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres had his best game since returning from the injured list last week in Tuesday's 14-0 blowout victory over the visiting Baltimore Orioles, going 2-for-5 at the plate with a home run, a double, a season-high five RBI, a run scored, and two strikeouts. The 29-year-old Venezuelan second baseman played […]

The San Francisco Giants announced on Tuesday that they placed infielder/outfielder Casey Schmitt (knee) on the 10-day injured list with a left-knee meniscus tear and selected the contract of infielder Osleivis Basabe from Triple-A Sacramento in a corresponding move. The severity of Schmitt's meniscus tear has yet to be revealed, but there's a chance that […]

Boston Red Sox newly acquired infielder Curtis Mead (wrist) is being placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday with a fractured left wrist that he suffered when he was hit by a pitch in his debut with the team on Monday against the Athletics. It's unclear how long Mead will be sidelined, but he […]

Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Luke Keaschall is batting .258/.353/.342 with four home runs, 30 RBI, 51 runs, and 13 stolen bases through 388 plate appearances. His 15.5% strikeout rate and 10.3% walk rate help him reach base often enough to contribute in runs and steals, while regular work at second base and both outfield spots keeps […]

The MLB Trade Deadline is quickly approaching. On Monday, August 3 at 6:00 PM EST, the trade market will shut down as we approach the final stretch of the 2026 campaign. With the deadline just around the corner, let's take a look at the latest news, rumors, and transactions that are relevant to fantasy baseball. […]

The game on Tuesday between the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets in Queens has been postponed due to inclement weather, the Mets announced. The contest will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Wednesday, July 29. Left-hander Chris Sale was scheduled to start on the mound for the Braves, and he […]

We have all teams in action tonight with 10 games on our main slate tonight for both sites. There are some good hitting conditions all over the country tonight, as well as some elite matchups to target. This is a great slate to make some green. If you have not had a chance to check... […]

It's a big week in Major League Baseball this week. Many franchises are going to be doing exactly what you're doing as a fantasy manager: Wondering if the investment they're going to make in a breakout hitter is worth it. It's getting serious up in these streets as the playoff races in all leagues are […]

While we've been in a bit of a lull when it comes to prospect promotions, the upcoming MLB trade deadline could really shake things up. There's a lot of smoke around a bunch of notable veterans possibly getting dealt, which could open up some spots for current prospects to step into their team's Major league […]

As we inch closer to the final third of the season and the end of July, the leaderboard for the top hitters in fantasy baseball gets another shake-up. Last week, we looked at the outfielders, but this week it's the infield positions that take center stage. Who would have thought that the Washington Nationals would […]

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of our weekly waiver wire rankings. We are already onto Week 18, and we are a week away from the MLB trade deadline. We saw the Red Sox acquire infielder Curtis Mead from the Nationals for left-hander Connelly Early. At RotoBaller HQ, we have freshly updated our waiver wire […]

Targeting high-regarded prospects ahead of their debuts can provide managers with a potential second-half breakout. In this piece, we will spotlight three emerging prospects at the Triple-A level and determine if they have entered "high-end" stash territory. Should fantasy managers stash these high-end prospects? Let's dive in!   Walker Jenkins, OF, Minnesota Twins Current Level: […]

New Boston Red Sox infielder Curtis Mead (hand) was forced from Monday's game early against the Athletics after he was hit by a pitch on his left hand in the fourth inning, per Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. Before being replaced by Anthony Seigler at second base, Mead went 0-for-1 at the plate with […]

San Francisco Giants infielder/outfielder Casey Schmitt (knee) was removed from Monday's game early against the Milwaukee Brewers after he was shaken up while rounding first base hard and then slamming on the brakes, according to Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News. Schmitt appeared to injure his knee, but we should get an […]

Kansas City Royals infielder/outfielder Maikel Garcia (hand) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Tuesday, the team announced on Monday. Barring a setback with his hand injury, Garcia could be ready to rejoin the big-league roster this weekend or early next week. He's been out for over a month with a […]

The contest between the Cincinnati Reds and Cleveland Guardians on Monday in Cincinnati has been postponed due to inclement weather and will be made up as the first game of a split doubleheader on Tuesday, July 28, according to the Reds. Reds right-hander Chase Burns and Guardians right-hander Slade Cecconi will both most likely be […]

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott had a much-needed big game at the plate in Sunday's 11-4 win over the visiting New York Yankees at Citizens Bank Park. Stott went 3-for-4 at the plate with a solo home run, a double, and a season-high five RBI. The 28-year-old entered Sunday's series finale with a .268 […]

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 18 of the 2026 season! Today, I'll check in on players like Drake Baldwin, Shane Bieber, Aaron Nola, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component of a successful season, and RotoBaller […]

The Baltimore Orioles are promoting infield prospect Wehiwa Aloy to Double-A, according to Jake Rill of MLB.com. Aloy is currently viewed as the team's No. 5 overall prospect on MLB.com. He joined the Orioles with the 31st overall pick in last year's draft out of Arkansas and is quickly progressing through the lower levels of […]

This is my first article in a few weeks, and man, I am glad to be back. With the All-Star break and my busiest work week of the year in the rearview mirror, I am back, ready to grind out the rest of the season with you all. Let's get into tonight's slate. If you... […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players who are currently struggling and not performing well as of Week 18 (July 27 to August 2). Should fantasy baseball managers drop, hold, or sell these well-known players? This week, we'll look at the most dropped players in Yahoo! leagues. This list will focus […]

During the first half, managers saw many high-end prospects earn the call and emerge as legit lineup contributors such as Carson Benge, Sam Antonacci, and Cole Carrigg. Below, we will look at two of the top prospects to stash in fantasy and an emerging pitcher who could see a path to the big leagues down […]

The longest "week" of the fantasy baseball season is drawing to an end, and it's back to a regular, old seven-day scoring period as we turn the calendar over to August. We are about to officially enter the dog days of summer, and while all your buddies are talking about their fantasy football drafts, here […]

New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. will take a seat ahead of Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Yankees will opt to hold Chisholm out of the lineup against tough southpaw Cristopher Sanchez on Sunday. Chisholm could use a break after going 0-for-4 with four strikeouts during Saturday's win. He's heavily struggling […]

The Washington Nationals have traded infielder Curtis Mead to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for left-handed pitcher Connelly Early. Mead has enjoyed a strong campaign in D.C. and is now set to play a key role as the Red Sox look to claim a Wild Card down the stretch run. Through 87 games with […]

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly waiver wire pickup series! These are the best waiver wire pickups of the week, and we offer a wide range of available players to pick up at each position. This list will feature players rostered in 30-40% of leagues,... […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another staff roundtable ahead of Week 18 of the fantasy season. As always, we will spotlight our top waiver wire targets from members of our fantasy baseball staff, including Eric Cross, Joey Pollizze, Mike Carter, and Marty Tallman. This week, we will look at several emerging hitters, including a corner infielder in […]

Welcome back to another weekend edition of our MLB waiver wire rankings. The MLB trade deadline is a week away, and as trade rumors swirl around for the upcoming week, we could see some big names traded up until then. At RotoBaller HQ, for leagues that allow daily moves, we have updated our weekend fantasy […]

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Week 18 fantasy baseball FAAB waiver wire pickups for July 27 - August 2. 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. […]

It's hard to believe, but we're already approaching the end of July, and the first two-thirds of the Major League season is in the books. This is the time of the season when some people let their foot off the gas pedal. Don't do that. There's still plenty of season to be played and plenty […]