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Rockies-Mets Game Postponed Due to Inclement Weather
The Colorado Rockies-New York Mets game on Tuesday in Denver has been postponed due to inclement weather and will be made up on Thursday, May 7. Fantasy managers will obviously want to remove any players from these two teams that you may have had in your starting lineups for Tuesday's slate of games. Right-hander Michael […]
MLB DFS Picks for 5/5/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings
We have a fun Tuesday night slate tonight. There are several spots with great hitting conditions, including Coors Field in elevation, Yankee Stadium with the wind blowing out, and Chase Field with the roof open. There are plenty of aces and value on the bump tonight as well, which gives us an edge to fade […]
3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Thomas White, A.J. Ewing, Bryce Eldridge
Finding high-upside prospects on the waiver wire can not only provide your fantasy team with a higher ceiling, but also save your FAAB budget throughout the lengthy season. So far, managers have already seen many top prospects earn the call, such as Noah Schultz and Payton Tolle, and those who stash them as a result […]
3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Robby Snelling, Ryan Waldschmidt, Jonah Tong
Targeting and stashing high-end prospects can provide your fantasy baseball roster with a much-needed spark in the second half of the season. Last summer, Nolan McLean was one of the late promotions that emerged as a legit league winner. In this piece, we will look at three prospects who could provide similar upside in the […]
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 […]
Jordan Westburg Shut Down Due to Continued Elbow Discomfort
Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg (elbow) has been shut down from his throwing progression due to continued discomfort in his right elbow, per Jake Rill of MLB.com. Westburg was placed on the 60-day injured list before the start of the 2026 season due to a sprained UCL in his throwing elbow. Westburg is first eligible […]
Brendan Donovan to Start a Rehab Assignment on Tuesday
Seattle Mariners infielder Brendan Donovan (groin) isn't expected to be activated on the team's six-game homestand, but he will take part in a two-game minor-league rehab assignment at Double-A Arkansas, beginning on Tuesday, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. If that goes well, Donovan will be activated on Friday, May 8, in Chicago to face […]
MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (5/5/26): 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 Tuesday, 5/5/26. 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 […]
Brice Turang Feeling Better on Monday, Back in the Lineup
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (illness) is back in the starting lineup and is hitting third for the Brew Crew for Monday's series opener against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Kyle Leahy at Busch Stadium, according to MLB.com. Turang is back in action to begin the new week after he was held […]
Gleyber Torres Remains Sidelined on Monday
Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (side) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Rookie second baseman Hao-Yu Lee will start in his absence, batting seventh. Torres has been sidelined ever since exiting early on Saturday, when he was diagnosed with left side tightness. His power has taken […]
Luis Garcia Jr. to Have MRI on his Wrist on Monday
Washington Nationals infielder Luis Garcia Jr. (wrist) is heading for an MRI exam on his injured wrist on Monday, manager Blake Butera told Mark Zuckerman of MASN Sports. Garcia felt his right wrist while swinging on Sunday against the Milwaukee Brewers and was replaced at first base in the sixth inning by Curtis Mead. For […]
8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Kazuma Okamoto, Seranthony Dominguez, Will Smith, more
Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 6 of the 2026 season! Today, I'll look at players like Kazuma Okamoto, Seranthony Dominguez, Will Smith, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component of a successful season, and RotoBaller is […]
Christian Moore Lands on Injured List at Triple-A
The Los Angeles Angels announced on Sunday that they placed second base prospect Christian Moore (leg) on the seven-day injured list at Triple-A Salt Lake due to a leg injury. It's an injury that has kept Moore sidelined since April 25. However, general manager Perry Minasian said Moore's injury isn't very serious and shouldn't keep […]
MLB DFS Picks for 5/4/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings
We have a great Monday night slate of baseball on tap tonight with some elite hitting matchups. I love this slate for many reasons, but the main point is that Coors Field is no longer on it, which opens up a ton of options for tonight's slate. That said, it is a perfect slate for […]
MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (5/4/26): 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, 5/4/26. 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 […]
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 […]
RotoBaller Staff Roundtable - Waiver Wire Pickups: Fantasy Baseball Week 6
With another week of MLB action behind us, it's time to head to the waiver wire and bolster our fantasy baseball teams. This week will highlight a top injury stash candidate who could emerge as a must-start pitcher and a budding outfielder on the Athletics. Who should we look to pick up this week? Let's […]
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 […]
Nico Hoerner Recovers From Neck Injury, Returns to Sunday's Lineup
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (neck) returned to the team's starting lineup on Sunday for the series finale at Wrigley Field against the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Merrill Kelly, according to MLB.com. Hoerner missed Saturday's game against Arizona after being pulled from Friday's game early with tightness on the left side of his neck. […]
Brice Turang Under the Weather on Sunday
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (illness) was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the hosting Washington Nationals due to an illness, according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Infielder David Hamilton will slide over from third base to second base, while Luis Rengifo entered the lineup at third base and is leading off […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
