Rikuu Nishida Worth a Waiver-Wire Pickup After Recent Call-Up?

Chicago White Sox rookie second baseman/outfielder Rikuu Nishida, who is ranked by MLB Pipeline as the team's No. 26 prospect, was recently called up from the minors by the Pale Hose, and he had hits in his first two big-league games. The 25-year-old Japanese native was an 11th-round selection by Chicago in the 2023 MLB […]

JJ Wetherholt Dealing With Lower-Half Soreness

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said that rookie infielder JJ Wetherholt has been dealing with some lower-half soreness, but he is expected to return to the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the division-rival Cincinnati Reds, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The Cardinals held Wetherholt out of the lineup […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 10

June is here, and we are about a month away from the MLB All-Star break.  At RotoBaller HQ,  we are back with more waiver wire advice, with our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 10— June 1 through June 7 to help fantasy managers in leagues that allow daily moves. We rank the top […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Jeremy Pena, Braxton Ashcraft, Austin Riley, More

Welcome to another midweek edition of Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers for Week 10 of the 2026 season! In this piece, I’ll take a look at Jeremy Pena, Braxton Ashcraft, Austin Riley, and more.  Staying up to date on the most recent hot and cold performances is vital to a successful fantasy season. Each week, […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 10

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our Bargain Basement Hitters. With another week of MLB action behind us, it's time to look to the waiver wire and spotlight some surging bats who could be worth a pick-up. This week, we will look at a red-hot slugger in the Lone Star State and a few former […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Ketel Marte, Miguel Vargas, Kyle Harrison, more

Believe it or not, but June is upon us, so let's look forward to the remaining two-thirds of the year with an update to my rest-of-season fantasy baseball top 300 ranks. The landscape is forever changing, what with promotions, demotions, hot and icy streaks, bullpen shake-ups, and injuries. We have to stay ready for anything, […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts and Resurgent Hitters - Are They For Real? (Week 10)

Finding a potential breakout is a great way to put your fantasy baseball team on a path to a championship. These are hitters who have gotten off to surprising starts, making you wonder whether or not they're for real. In this article, we're focusing on these types of hitters rather than veteran bounce-backs. The hitters […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 10)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 10 of the 2026 MLB season. At this point, we have a good idea of where our teams are and what we need to do to remake them. Can we salvage it? This week, we hit the first days of […]

Fantasy Baseball Buy-Lows? Unlucky Star Players (Week 10)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of buy-low candidates. We have highlighted several star players to buy in fantasy leagues over the past few weeks. Just two weeks ago, Ronald Acuna Jr. was on this exact list as a massive buy-low candidate. His buy-low window is now fully closed after a strong offensive week at […]

7 Upside Fantasy Baseball Closers Breaking Out? Will Vest, Aaron Ashby, Clayton Beeter, Grant Taylor, Yoendrys Gomez, Kirby Yates, Sam Moll

Targeting high-end relievers before they overtake the ninth-inning job is a great wya to gain an edge in fantasy. Those who opted to pick up Riley O'Brien, Jacob Latz, or Bryan Baker before they officially slid into the ninth-inning or later potentially acquired a top-10 closer for the remainder of the season. Below, we will […]

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups: Mid-Week Fantasy Baseball Adds for Week 10

Happy Wednesday, RotoBallers! If your fantasy baseball league offers daily or semi-weekly transactions, the mid-week edition of Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 10 of fantasy baseball is here to help set you up for success this weekend and beyond. I usually shy away from players who carry a high strikeout rate, but in this […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/4/2026)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have a bit of a lighter slate on deck for us today, as only 18 teams are in play. We start it off early in Philly and cap the night off in Phoenix. I have had solid success recently with these articles, and I'm hoping to roll that into the weekend! […]

Top 10 Biggest Hall of Fame Snubs in MLB History

With the 2026 MLB season in full swing, it's time to look at the biggest Hall of Fame snubs in the game's history. While some of these players may have been held out for circumstances, their talent on the field is worthy of consideration. Who are the top remaining Hall of Fame snubs? Let's dive […]

Ketel Marte Out on Wednesday With Back, Hamstring Injuries

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (back, hamstring) is out of Wednesday's starting lineup against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers at Chase Field due to lower-back tightness and a tender hamstring, according to Jose M. Romero of The Arizona Republic. Manager Torey Lovullo classified it as a day of rest for Marte, who was feeling […]

Samad Taylor Worth an Add After Impressive Start to Triple-A Season?

The San Diego Padres are calling up second baseman/outfielder Samad Taylor to the big leagues on Wednesday, according to Milb Central. Taylor will get the call from Triple-A El Paso to take the roster spot of veteran outfielder Nick Castellanos, who was designated for assignment. The 27-year-old will get the call to the big leagues […]

Jose Altuve Expected to Take Live Batting Practice Soon

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (oblique) is expected to take live batting practice in the next day or two, manager Joe Espada told Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. Once Altuve begins facing live pitching, he could return from the 10-day injured list rather quickly, as the 36-year-old Venezuelan veteran isn't expected to require […]

Ezequiel Duran Re-Emerging as a Must-Roster Fantasy Asset

Across 188 plate appearances so far in 2026, Texas Rangers utility man Ezequiel Duran is hitting .294/.348/.465 with four home runs, 32 RBI, 25 runs scored, and five stolen bases. The 27-year-old has drawn a walk in a career-best 8% of his plate appearances, and he's raised his hard-hit rate from 30.9% in 2025 to […]

With Return Nearing, Should Managers Stash Jordan Lawlar?

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder Jordan Lawlar (wrist) has been rehabbing with the team's Complex League affiliate, but is poised to move his rehab to Triple-A Reno by the end of the week, according to manager Torey Lovullo. The former top prospect is 2-for-8 with a double, a 2:2 BB:K, and a steal through three rehab games. […]

Should Fantasy Managers Put Jesus Made on the Stash Radar?

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jesus Made collected four hits in two games this past Saturday, including a double and a triple, upping his season-long slash line at Double-A to .280/.355/.460 with six home runs and 19 steals. With a low 15.0 percent strikeout rate and a 10.7 percent walk rate, it's a formidable stat sheet […]

MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 10)

Another week brings another wave of prospects getting their first taste of the major leagues. As we enter June, the initial excitement of the season has faded, and now it's time to buckle down and focus on winning your fantasy league. That's why it's important to stay proactive now by making the right pickups and […]

Is Jett Williams Still a Stash Candidate Amid Deep Slump at Triple-A?

Milwaukee Brewers infield/outfield prospect Jett Williams is in the midst of a really tough stretch at Triple-A Nashville, going 3-for-35 (.086) over his last nine games with zero extra-base hits. The Brewers' third-ranked prospect was hitting .256 on May 21, but has seen his average dip to .227 amid the slump. The former first-rounder still […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results For Week 10

We've finally flipped the calendar to June! Who's who in Major League Baseball this year is starting to seem really clear, but that doesn't mean we can't get you another edition of Fantasy Baseball Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs. Diamonds in the rough are always out there. While most are worth taking a chance on, […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 10

As the calendar flips to June, we are officially past the one-third mark of the major league season. These stash rankings look a lot different now than when the season started, as the last two months have given us a continuous flow of exciting prospect promotions. Some of those names have already made solid contributions […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/3/2026)

Welcome to another wild Wednesday, RotoBallers! Major League Baseball has four afternoon games and 11 games under the lights. With all 30 teams in action, it's a jam-packed day of wall-to-wall baseball, which sets up beautifully for home runs props! In this article, we'll focus on four home run spots that I think are strong […]

MLB DFS Picks for 6/3/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

We have a split slate tonight with two extra games on FanDuel than on DraftKings. This does make a big difference because Payton Tolle on FanDuel is an elite play. We have been hot in these articles, nailing our hitter core plays yesterday with two home runs. Let's dig in tonight. If you have not […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - James Tibbs III, Jesus Made, Jaxon Wiggins

Finding high-impact prospects can add a major boost to your fantasy team. Even through the opening two months, managers have seen many prospects earn the call and make a high-impact for fantasy like Henry Bolte (for speed upside) and A.J. Ewing. Below, we will look at three prospects who are showcasing elite upside, including a […]

Angel Martinez Back From Foot Injury on Tuesday

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Angel Martinez (foot) is starting in right field on Tuesday and will hit fifth against the hosting New York Yankees and right-hander Cam Schlittler in the Bronx, according to MLB.com. Martinez returns to the fold after suffering a right-foot strain during Saturday's contest versus the Boston Red Sox. The 24-year-old Dominican outfielder […]

Maikel Garcia Still Bothered by Hamstring Injury

Kansas City Royals infielder/outfielder Maikel Garcia (hamstring) remains sidelined for Tuesday's contest on the road in Cincinnati against the Reds, according to MLB.com. Nick Loftin is making the start at the hot corner for KC and will bat sixth against Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott. Garcia is dealing with a strained right hamstring and will be […]

Ceddanne Rafaela Cleared From Back Injury

Boston Red Sox outfielder/second baseman Ceddanne Rafaela (back) is starting in center field and batting in the two-hole for Tuesday's series opener against the division-rival Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Shane Baz at Fenway Park, according to MLB.com. Rafaela is back in action after the BoSox scratched him from the lineup for Sunday's series finale against […]

Gleyber Torres Returning From Injured List on Tuesday

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (oblique) will be activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and return to the starting lineup for the contest against the Tampa Bay Rays and left-hander Steven Matz, manager A.J. Hinch told MLB Network Radio. The Tigers are ready to bring Torres back after he played in just […]