Mariners Place Brendan Donovan on Injured List With Groin Strain

The Seattle Mariners announced on Monday that they placed infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan (groin) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 18) with a left-groin muscle strain and selected infielder Will Wilson's contract from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. The M's sent the 29-year-old to the IL after he missed the last two games […]

Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 4 (Hitters and Pitchers)

The MLB season continues to roll on, with a couple of weeks left in April. The biggest recent injury news is that the Dodgers' star closer Edwin Diaz is now expected to miss around three months due to elbow surgery following the Phillies placing closer Jhoan Duran on the injured list with a left oblique […]

Colt Emerson Enters Week 4 as High-End Hitting Prospect to Stash

Seattle Mariners infield prospect Colt Emerson carries high-end stash upside among hitting prospects as he is on the verge of making his MLB debut. Earlier this season, Emerson inked a massive eight-year contract and was later added to the 40-man roster, but has yet to earn the call. Through his first 18 games of the […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 4

We're already approaching the one-month mark of the major league season, and what a month it's been. We've already seen several notable prospects sign long-term extensions this season, with plenty of prospects already debuting and making impacts for our fantasy teams. How about that Sal Stewart fellow, huh? We have several other notable prospects on […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 4? (2026)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players. Should you drop, hold, or sell these well-known players in Week 4 (April 20 to April 26)? This article will look at five players who haven't been consistent fantasy options recently. All five players listed below have been dropped in a bunch of leagues […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Otto Lopez, Jose Soriano, Julio Rodriguez, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 4 of the 2026 season! Today, I'll look at players like Otto Lopez, Jose Soriano, Julio Rodriguez, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller is […]

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4 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 4 of the fantasy baseball season. This week, we will spotlight several high-end power bats and two emerging starting pitchers who could provide major returns in the strikeout department. As a reminder, all players in this […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4 (April 20- April 26)

The season is rolling right along, and we have nearly a full month of games under our belt. The fantasy baseball season is a marathon, not a sprint, but it's important to stay competitive early in the year and at least give your team an opportunity to get hot down the stretch. So sitting on […]

5 Injured Players to Stash - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4 (2026)

It’s hard to believe that we are already one month into the new baseball season. As you prepare for a fresh week on the fantasy baseball calendar, I have a new edition of Five Injured Players To Stash for your consideration. In this week’s grab bag are a couple of options with the potential to […]

MLB DFS Picks for 4/20/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

We have a small eight-game Monday slate, but there are some plays that stand out to me tonight. Tonight’s slate is very upfront for me as there is one pitcher that I think you have to get to and two stacks that are head and shoulders above the rest. I will refer to my model […]

MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (4/20/26): 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 Monday, 4/20/26. 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 Returns on Sunday to Play Shortstop

Colorado Rockies infielder Willi Castro (hand) is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers and right-hander Roki Sasaki at Coors Field, according to MLB.com. Castro is starting at shortstop and will hit seventh with regular shortstop Ezequiel Tovar getting the day off. Edouard Julien is at second […]

Casey Schmitt Establishing a New Level of Production with Strong Start to 2026

San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt has been one of the surprise success stories of the early portion of the 2026 season. Entering play on Sunday, Schmitt was hitting .317/.369/.517 with two home runs, seven RBI, seven runs scored, and one stolen base. The 27-year-old's strong production is supported by his underlying metrics, as he's […]

Ildemaro Vargas Taking Advantage of Expanded Role in Arizona

Arizona Diamondbacks utility man Ildemaro Vargas has played a bench role for the majority of his 10-season MLB career. However, the 34-year-old is off to a red-hot start to the 2026 season, hitting .377/.400/.623 with two home runs, eight RBI, and 11 runs scored across 56 plate appearances. With Diamondbacks first baseman/outfielder Pavin Smith (elbow) […]

Sam Antonacci Still Worth Adding Despite Slow Start to MLB Career?

Chicago White Sox outfielder/second baseman Sam Antonacci was called up for his MLB debut on Wednesday after posting a .979 OPS across his first 67 plate appearances at Triple-A. However, the 23-year-old has struggled out of the gates in the big leagues with just one hit and one run scored across his first 19 plate […]

Nick Mariano's Week 4 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. If your fantasy baseball experience has been anything like mine thus far, you cannot believe that it's only mid-April. Please join me in taking a deep breath and reminding yourself that it is early, but trends are certainly sharpening up. The elevated league-wide walk […]

Week 4 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - RotoBaller Staff Roundtable

With another week of MLB action in the books, it's time to hit the waiver wire. We asked several writers from our fantasy baseball staff to share their top waiver wire targets and stash options ahead of Week 4 of the fantasy baseball season. This week, we will spotlight several emerging starting pitchers, including a […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 4 (April 20 - April 26)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Week 4 fantasy baseball FAAB waiver wire pickups for April 20th - April 26th. For anyone not familiar, this is a weekly series diving 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 4)

We're still only around three weeks into the 2026 major league season, but slow starts and injuries have forced many managers to hit the waiver wire more frequently than they hoped when drafting their teams this spring. But that's baseball for you! The players below are all under 40 percent rostered in Yahoo! leagues. Some […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 4 - Redraft Leagues (2026)

We're into the fourth 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 4)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 4 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 3 (2026)

With another week of MLB action in the books, it's time to do another deep dive into some undervalued hitters. These hitters are under 25% rostered on Yahoo and will likely not blow your FAAB budget, as they seem to be going under the radar in the vast majority of leagues. This week, we will […]

Willi Castro to Miss Third Straight Game

Colorado Rockies infielder Willi Castro (hand) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This marks the third game in a row that Castro has missed due to a lingering hand issue. Castro was hit by a pitch on Wednesday and hasn't suited up for a game since […]

Jeremiah Jackson Has Been Great This Season

Baltimore Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson has had a surprisingly hot start to the season. Taking over for the injured Jackson Holliday, the 26-year-old second baseman has given the Orioles a much-needed spark more than once. This past week alone, he has hit four home runs and recorded 11 RBI in just five games played. […]

Sal Stewart Starting at Second Base on Saturday

Cincinnati Reds infielder Sal Stewart is making the start at second base and will hit cleanup for the Reds for Saturday's ballgame against the hosting Minnesota Twins and right-hander Taj Bradley at Target Field, according to MLB.com. The slumping Matt McLain will get the day off after starting with a .183 average (13-for-71) in 20 […]

Weekend Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 3

The MLB season continues to roll, and at RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire advice with our weekend fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 3 -- April 13  through April 19 for leagues that allow daily moves. The list covers the top 100 hitters and pitchers. Below, you will find where key […]

Coleman Crow, Parker Messick, Hao-Yu Lee, Noah Schultz - Fantasy Baseball Prospects Risers, Fallers

Welcome to Week 4 and the fourth installment of RotoBaller's Fantasy Baseball Rookie Report for the 2026 MLB season, looking at prospect risers and fallers. As we advance deeper into the regular season, we'll take a closer look at Coleman Crow, Parker Messick, Hao-Yu Lee, and Noah Schultz. Each is a top talent in their […]

Brendan Donovan Leaves Early With Injury on Friday

Seattle Mariners second baseman Brendan Donovan (undisclosed) left Friday night's game early against the division-rival Texas Rangers at T-Mobile Park with an undisclosed injury, according to Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. Donovan was replaced by infielder Leo Rivas at third base after going 0-for-2 out of the leadoff spot before hitting the showers. We […]

MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (4/18/26): 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, 4/18/26. 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 Remains Out on Friday Against Dodgers

Colorado Rockies infielder Willi Castro (hand) remains out for Friday's series opener at Coors Field against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers, per MLB.com. Edouard Julien will start at second base again and bat leadoff for Colorado versus Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow. Castro has not played since being pulled from Wednesday's game against the Houston Astros […]