Sell-High Candidates: Early Overachievers
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of early-season overachievers. Each week of the fantasy baseball season, we look at which star players are sell-high candidates. Last week, we dove into players like Dansby Swanson, CJ Abrams, and Ozzie Albies. For this week, we'll dive into five new sell-high candidates. These five players have overperformed recently […]
Weekend Waiver Wire Rankings: Top Pickups
The MLB All-Star break is around the corner, as we head into the July 4th weekend. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with updated waiver wire advice with our weekend fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 14 -- June 29 through July 5. The waiver wire list below prioritizes which players to add in leagues […]
3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash
Targeting high-impact prospects ahead of a potential promotion can not only save you a high percentage of your FAAB budget but also provide you with a potential starting option. In this piece, we will spotlight three prospects who have begun to see their fantasy value increase and determine if they are worthy stash targets. Should […]
3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash
In the first half, managers have seen firsthand the importance of stashing prospects as players like Gage Jump, Henry Bolte, and Sam Antonacci have provided high-end upside since earning the call. Below, we will spotlight three of the hottest-hitting prospects at the Triple-A level and determine if managers should stash them ahead of Week 15. […]
Hitter Prospects To Stash: Week 15
We’re about to enter Week 15 of the 2026 MLB season, which means the All-Star break is approaching and trade rumors are starting to heat up ahead of the August 3 deadline. The goal of this article is to highlight five top-performing minor league prospects who are worth stashing in redraft leagues for the 2026 […]
Ryan Waldschmidt Worth Stashing for Eventual Second-Half Call-Up?
Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt was touted as one of the best up-and-coming position players to stash in fantasy baseball in the first half of the 2026 season. The team's top overall prospect, per MLB Pipeline, eventually got the call from the Snakes in early May, but his first taste of major-league pitching didn't […]
Julio Rodriguez Removed Early on Thursday After Being Hit in the Head
Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez (head) was removed from Thursday's game early against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels to begin the top of the third inning, shortly after taking a throw off the back of his helmet, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Victor Robles took over for him in center field. Before leaving, J-Rod […]
Luke Raley Returning on Thursday Against Angels
Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Luke Raley (forearm) is starting in right field and will bat seventh in his return to the starting lineup on Thursday against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Walbert Urena, according to MLB.com. Raley will return for the M's after sitting out the last three games due to soreness in […]
Brandon Nimmo Missing Fourth Straight Game With Shoulder Injury
Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo (shoulder) will miss a fourth straight game due to a sprained ACL joint in his left shoulder on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers, per MLB.com. Antonio Osuna will make another start in left field for the Rangers and will hit eighth against Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez. Osuna has seen everyday […]
Walker Jenkins a Priority Stash in Deeper Fantasy Leagues?
Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins is healthy again, and the stash window may not stay open in deeper leagues. Minnesota's top prospect returned to Triple-A St. Paul on June 23 after missing seven weeks with a left shoulder AC joint sprain. He is 7-for-20 with two doubles, two triples, and a stolen base in […]
James Tibbs III Remains a Priority Stash Despite Unclear Path to the Majors
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect James Tibbs III has done plenty to earn a promotion at Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 23-year-old is batting .289/.413/.571 with 21 home runs, 68 RBI, 70 runs, and three stolen bases across 301 at-bats. His power has held up over a full first half, while the strong on-base percentage gives […]
Charlie Condon's Recent Power Surge Puts him on the Priority Stash List?
Colorado Rockies first base/outfield prospect Charlie Condon is forcing his way into the promotion conversation. The 23-year-old ripped two home runs and a triple for Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday, giving him five homers over his last three games. Condon is now slashing .293/.418/.612 with 20 home runs, 59 RBI, 71 runs, and five steals across […]
Max Clark Emerging as a Must-Stash Prospect
Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark is holding his own in his first Triple-A season. MLB Pipeline's No. 7 overall prospect is hitting .261 with six home runs, 32 RBI, 50 runs, and 17 stolen bases through 295 at-bats for Toledo. Clark has also kept his strikeout rate below 15%, which matters for a 21-year-old […]
Michael Conforto Goes Deep Twice in Rout of Padres
Chicago Cubs outfielder Michael Conforto joined in on the Home Run Derby at Wrigley Field on Wednesday in the team's 23-3 mauling of the San Diego Padres to complete their three-game sweep. In a game in which the Cubs hitters cleared the fences a franchise-record eight times, Conforto went 3-for-4 at the plate with two […]
Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Top Pickups
It's officially July, and we are a few weeks 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 14— June 29 through July 5 to help fantasy managers in leagues that allow daily moves. We have updated the […]
Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers: Week 14
Welcome to another midweek edition of Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers for Week 14 of the 2026 season! In this piece, I’ll take a look at Carter Jensen, Joey Cantillo, Cal Raleigh, and more. Staying up to date on the most recent hot and cold trends is important to achieve a successful fantasy season. Each […]
Bargain Basement Hitters: Waiver Wire Adds
Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our Bargain Basement Hitters for Week 14 of the fantasy baseball season. As always, we will spotlight some hitters who are widely available across all Yahoo leagues. This week, I'll be prioritizing hitters who have a full slate of games for the week. Getting that extra game is key […]
Buy-Low Candidates: Unlucky Star Players
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of Buy-Low Candidates for Week 14 of the fantasy baseball season. Every week of the fantasy baseball season, we look at struggling star players who are top buy-low candidates. This week, we'll dive into five more star players to buy low. All five players featured on this list are rostered in […]
Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash
The calendar is about to flip into July, and we're now entering the stretch run of the 2026 fantasy baseball season. As I've always said, stashing prospects in redraft leagues needs to be very strategic, especially now with those bench spots being so valuable. With only a couple of prospect promotions recently, the top names […]
Resurgent Hitter Breakouts: Is It For Real?
Welcome back to the Week 14 edition of our Fantasy Baseball Breakouts and Resurgent Hitters. Building a contender in fantasy baseball means that you need to find some breakouts and resurgences. These can be hitters that are improving at the plate or bouncing back to previous career norms. In this article, we're diving into five […]
MLB DFS Lineup Picks: Thursday, 7/2
We have a six-game slate tonight. This is a very interesting slate because, although it's small, there are plenty of options. Thursday is usually an off day for DFS for me, but I will be playing heavily tonight because this slate is so awesome. If you have not had a chance to check out my... […]
MLB Home Run Props to Bet Today (7/2/26)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! Zach killed it yesterday, nailing Junior Caminero and Josh Bell to go yard. It's always tough following a highly successful day like that, but I'll give it a shot. We have nine games on this hot Thursday. As we get close to the Fourth of July, it will only get hotter. Let's... […]
Brent Rooker to Have Season-Ending Knee Surgery
Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker (knee) is scheduled to have season-ending surgery to address cartilage in his left knee, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Rooker was having his knee checked by doctors at Stanford University on Tuesday, and apparently they didn't like what they saw after the A's initially put the right-handed slugger on the […]
Matt McLain Making First Career Start in Center Field
Cincinnati Reds middle infielder Matt McLain is making his first career start in center field and will bat eighth in Wednesday's contest on the road against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers and left-hander Shane Drohan, per MLB.com. The Reds need a right-handed-hitting center fielder, with both Blake Dunn (elbow) and Dane Myers (shoulder) currently on the […]
David Stearns to Live Out his Contract in New York
Amidst a highly disappointing 2026 season in which the New York Mets have already fired manager Carlos Mendoza, owner Steve Cohen said that president of baseball operations David Stearns will live out the remainder of his five-year contract, according to Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Stearns is currently in the […]
Brent Rooker Re-Evaluated This Week, Progress Stalled?
Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker (knee) was away from the team on Tuesday while being evaluated at Stanford University for his knee injury, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. "I wouldn't say that his progress has stopped... it hasn't progressed as efficient as we'd like. So he's down there going through another exam," manager Mark Kotsay […]
Byron Buxton Still Sidelined With Hip Impingement
Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (hip) remains absent from the starting lineup for Wednesday's tilt against the hosting Houston Astros at Daikin Park due to a hip injury, according to MLB.com. Ryan Kreidler is making another start in center field for the Twins and will bat seventh versus Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai. Buxton is officially […]
George Springer Lands on Paternity List
The Toronto Blue Jays announced on Wednesday that they placed outfielder/designated hitter George Springer on the paternity list and recalled outfielder Jonatan Clase from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move. With Springer now away from the team for the birth of his child, Sean Keys will serve as the DH for Wednesday's series finale against […]
Brandon Nimmo Likely to Avoid the Injured List
Although Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo (shoulder) is out of the lineup on Wednesday for a third straight game against the Cleveland Guardians with a left AC joint sprain in his shoulder, MLB.com's Henry Palattella reports that he's likely to avoid a trip to the injured list. That's great news for the Rangers, who placed […]
Dylan Crews Ready for Post-Hype Prospect Breakout?
Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews came with tons of expectations after the Nats selected him second overall (behind college teammate Paul Skenes) in the 2023 MLB draft out of Louisiana State University, and so far in his first 153 games in the big leagues, he's been a bust. In 604 plate appearances with Washington since […]
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