Brewers Sign Luis Lara to Seven-Year Extension, On the Verge of MLB Promotion?

Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara has agreed to a seven-year, $31 million contract extension that includes three club options and can max out at $79 million. The 21-year-old has dominated Triple-A this season, and the long-term commitment gives fantasy managers another reason to keep him on the radar. Lara has enjoyed a dominant season […]

Does Jacob Melton's Speed Make him a Stash Candidate?

Tampa Bay Rays outfield prospect Jacob Melton (ankle) should be nearing a rehab assignment and could be back at Triple-A Durham around mid-June or shortly thereafter. The Rays' fourth-ranked prospect has been out since suffering a Grade 2 left ankle sprain on April 22. After a rough 3-for-24 (.125) start to the year, the former […]

Cam Smith Carrying Value in Deeper Leagues with Emerging Power

Houston Astros outfielder Cam Smith is starting to show signs of life at the plate, giving fantasy managers a reason to keep him on the waiver-wire radar. Smith went 2-for-5 with two doubles and one RBI in Monday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Los Angeles Angels. He is 6-for-21 over his last five games with […]

Has Jett Williams Fallen Off the Stash Radar?

Milwaukee Brewers infield/outfield prospect Jett Williams continues to scuffle at Triple-A Nashville, going just 7-for-56 (.125) over his last 14 games for the Sounds, which includes just one extra-base hit (a triple) and one steal. It has dampened his prospects for a big league debut in the near future, but if he can turn it […]

Jordan Lawlar Holding Sneaky Stash Value Ahead of Impending Return?

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder Jordan Lawlar (wrist) remains an intriguing waiver-wire option for managers in deeper leagues with injured-list flexibility. Before being sidelined, Lawlar hit .333 with one home run, two RBI, three runs scored, one stolen base, a .400 on-base percentage, and a .556 slugging percentage across 18 at-bats (six games). Lawlar saw his fantasy […]

A.J. Ewing Worth a Look in Deep Leagues for his Speed?

New York Mets rookie second baseman/outfielder A.J. Ewing already has seven stolen bases in 10 attempts in his first 25 major-league games. The team's top prospect, per MLB Pipeline, has hit .259 (22-for-85) with a homer, a double, a triple, seven RBI, and 11 runs scored in his first 99 plate appearances for the injury-riddled […]

White Sox Officially Calling Up Outfield Prospect Braden Montgomery

The Chicago White Sox are officially calling up their No. 2 prospect, outfielder Braden Montgomery, for his MLB debut on Tuesday, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Montgomery is ranked as the No. 21 overall MLB prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and will get his first call to the big leagues after slashing an impressive .314/.422/.548 […]

Braden Montgomery Set to Be Called Up by White Sox?

Matt Snyder of CBS Sports reports that he is "hearing whispers" that Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Braden Montgomery is on the verge of being called up for his MLB debut. The 23-year-old has dominated Triple-A pitching so far in 2026, hitting .314/.422/.548 with 10 home runs, 41 RBI, 52 runs scored, and five stolen […]

Astros Not Talking About Trading Yordan Alvarez

The Houston Astros could surely get a huge haul at this year's trade deadline for outfielder Yordan Alvarez, who leads the majors with a 1.070 OPS and the American League with 22 home runs and 48 RBI, but general manager Dana Brown has shot down speculation that the team might trade Alvarez, according to Brian […]

Tyler Soderstrom Continues to Heat Up With Two Homers on Monday Night

Athletics first baseman/outfielder Tyler Soderstrom stayed hot in Monday night's wild 15-14 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in Las Vegas, going 3-for-4 at the plate with two home runs, four RBI, and two walks to boost his season batting average to .237 and his OPS to .790. There was no shortage of offense from either […]

Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 11 (Hitters and Pitchers)

Amazingly, Week 11 is already here! Injuries continue to pile up as players such as Elly De La Cruz, Jorge Soler, and Austin Wells were placed on the injured list. At RotoBaller HQ, we return with more waiver wire advice to improve your roster or find an injury replacement with our fantasy baseball waiver wire […]

Trey Mancini Racks Up Three Hits in Season Debut, Is He Back on the Fantasy Radar?

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Trey Mancini returned to the majors for the first time since July 31, 2023, and he looked impressive in his first game back. The 34-year-old righty went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in his team's 5-4, extra-inning loss to the Astros. He put up solid numbers in […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Willy Adames, Reid Detmers, Sal Stewart, More

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 11 of the 2026 season! Today, I'll check in on players like Willy Adames, Reid Detmers, Sal Stewart, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component of a successful season, and RotoBaller […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospect Sleepers, Breakouts, Risers: Week 11

Welcome back to the Week 11 edition of our Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospects Report for the 2026 MLB season, looking at dynasty prospect risers and fallers! Today, we'll take a look at some hot prospects in the minors, including Lazaro Montes, Kade Anderson, Zach Root, and more. We're already in the second week of June, […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 11? (2026)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players who are currently struggling and not performing well as of Week 11 (June 8 to June 14). Should fantasy baseball managers drop, hold, or sell these well-known players? In this week's edition, we will dive into the biggest fallers in fantasy baseball leagues. These […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/9/2026)

We have 15 games on tonight’s slate, a night where we celebrate the birthday of the greatest actor of our generation, Mr. Johnny Depp. Hopefully, tonight won’t be a Nightmare on Elm Street for you, and you can pick the right guys to put some (Ed) Wood on the ball. Perhaps even a stroll down […]

MLB DFS Picks for 6/9/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

We have a full nine-game slate on tap tonight. The weather across the country is heating up, and there are plenty of great stacks tonight in elite hitting conditions. We also have one of the best arms in the big leagues on the bump tonight so it will be interesting to build lineups with both […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Joshua Baez, Abimelec Ortiz, Carlos Lagrange

Through the early going, fantasy managers have seen many high-impact prospects earn the call and make an impact, such as A.J. Ewing, Henry Bolte, and Ryan Waldschmidt. Below, we will look at two hitting prospects showcasing high upside at Triple-A and a pitcher who could be on the verge of a promotion since a change […]

Every MLB Team's Greatest Defensive Player of All Time - One Pick From All 30 Teams

Many of the sport's greatest players are credited with their ability to make an impact on the defensive side of the game, and today, we will look to name every team's greatest defensive player of all time. While some MLB teams have very clear choices, others do not have the same illustrious history, making the […]

Henry Bolte Earning More Playing Time, Emerging as a Top Waiver-Wire Target

Since earning a promotion to the big leagues in mid-May, Athletics outfielder Henry Bolte has hit .309/.392/.368 with zero home runs, five RBI, five runs scored, and four stolen bases across 79 plate appearances. The 22-year-old may now be moving into an everyday role for the A's, as Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler owns a .501 […]

Roman Anthony Not Yet Swinging a Bat

Boston Red Sox manager Chad Tracy said that outfielder Roman Anthony (finger) has yet to return to swinging a bat, per Christopher Smith of MassLive. Anthony has been out since early May and has suffered multiple setbacks while rehabbing from a finger injury. The 22-year-old hit .229/.354/.321 with one home run, five RBI, 12 runs […]

Addison Barger Ramping Up his Hitting, "Making Progress"

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger (elbow) continues to ramp up his hitting at Single-A Dunedin and "is making progress," manager John Schneider told Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. It's been an injury-plagued year so far in 2026 for Barger, who is on the 10-day injured list for the second time this year with inflammation […]

Oneil Cruz Day-to-Day With Hand Injury

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (hand) cut his hand while sliding into home plate on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves and was out of the starting lineup for the series finale on Sunday as a result, according to Jeff Hathhorn of 93.7 The Fan. Cruz is considered day-to-day and is unlikely to land on the […]

Daulton Varsho Missing Third Straight Game With Wrist Injury

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (wrist) is out of the starting lineup once again for Monday's series opener at the Rogers Centre against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies, per MLB.com. Myles Straw will make another start in center field for Toronto and will bat seventh against Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez. Varsho is not expected to […]

Chandler Simpson Still Out With Thumb Injury on Monday

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson (thumb) remains sidelined for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field, according to MLB.com. Cedric Mullins is making another start in center field and will bat ninth for the Rays against Red Sox left-hander Connelly Early. Simpson will miss a third straight start due […]

Kevin Alcantara Sent Back to Triple-A

The Chicago Cubs are sending outfielder Kevin Alcantara back to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, according to Tommy Birth of the Des Moines Register. Alcantara, 23, only appeared in 12 games for the Cubs and had just one hit in 10 plate appearances with a run scored, one walk, and four strikeouts. The move to demote […]

Dylan Crews Still Worth a Pickup Amid Slump?

Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews has not enjoyed much success in his return to the majors, but the upside still keeps him on the waiver-wire radar. Crews is hitting .197 through 16 games since returning to Washington, though he showed signs of life Saturday, June 6, against the Arizona Diamondbacks by going 2-for-4 with a home […]

Spencer Steer a Must-Add with Five-Category Potential

Cincinnati Reds first baseman/outfielder Spencer Steer has gone hitless in three straight games, but his overall production still keeps him on the waiver-wire radar. The 28-year-old is hitting .266 with nine home runs, 24 RBI, 38 runs scored, and 12 doubles with a 50:25 K:BB across 218 at-bats. Steer has also chipped in three stolen […]

Matt Shaw Expected to Return From Injured List on Tuesday

Chicago Cubs infielder/outfielder Matt Shaw (back) is expected to be activated from the injured list on Tuesday, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Shaw spent a few days on a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A and is now in line to rejoin a Cubs lineup that has struggled offensively and on the bases lately. Shaw has […]

Zac Veen a Priority Power Bat to Target in Fantasy Baseball?

Colorado Rockies outfielder Zac Veen continues to have a productive season at the plate, and he has emerged as an intriguing prospect to stash in fantasy baseball leagues. Through 54 Triple-A games this year, Veen is slashing .317/.417/.525 with eight homers, 35 RBI, 13 steals, a 14.6% walk rate, and a 21.3% strikeout rate. He […]