Ronald Acuna Jr. Day-to-Day After Being Hit on the Hand on Monday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (hand) was pulled from Monday's game early against the Washington Nationals after being hit by a pitch on his left hand, the team announced. Thankfully, X-rays on Acuna came back negative, and he's considered day-to-day. Before leaving the eventual 9-4 win in D.C., Acuna was 0-for-1 at the plate […]

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 […]

Is Charlie Condon Nearing his MLB Debut?

Colorado Rockies first base prospect Charlie Condon is not slowing down at Triple-A and continues to make a strong case to join the MLB roster in the near future. While he was given an opportunity to win a starting job out of camp, the Rockies opted to send him to Triple-A to further his development. […]

Max Clark Continues to Climb Stash Rankings

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark continues to perform at an elite level at Triple-A and is quickly approaching his MLB debut. Through his first 19 games at the top level of the minor leagues, Clark has posted a .351/.416/.519 slash line with eight doubles, one triple, one home run, six stolen bases, and a […]

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 […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/20/2026)

We have a smaller slate today than usual, with quite a few teams getting a day off before their next series. But with ten games to choose from, there are certainly still some juicy spots for home run props, don't worry! It's cold again here on the East Coast, but we have some favorable weather […]

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 […]

Brent Rooker Resumes Baseball Activity; Athletics Await Key Power Bat

Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker (oblique) has resumed light baseball activity as he works back from a right oblique strain and is expected to travel with the club for its upcoming road trip to Seattle on Monday. Rooker has been sidelined since April and is targeting a late May return if his recovery continues on schedule. […]

Corbin Carroll Expected Back Tuesday; Injury Concern Appears Minor

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said outfielder Corbin Carroll (back) will start in right field on Tuesday after leaving Sunday's game vs. the Blue Jays with back tightness. Carroll went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before exiting in the fourth inning, with Jorge Barrosa taking over in right field. The quick return suggests Arizona avoided a […]

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 […]

Juan Soto is on Track to Return Next Homestand

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (calf) is reportedly on track to return to the lineup for the upcoming homestand. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed this news on Sunday, saying that Soto should be back for the homestand starting April 21-30. The plan is for Soto to undergo an MRI to confirm his right calf […]

Corbin Carroll Exits Sunday's Game with Back Tightness

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (back) was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. Carroll didn't look right after striking out in the bottom of the third inning. He was later replaced by Jorge Barrosa to open the fifth inning. The D-Backs are saying that Carroll was pulled […]

Daulton Varsho Remains Out on Sunday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (knee) remains out of the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale on the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to MLB.com. Myles Straw will make the start in center field for Toronto and will bat eighth against D-backs right-hander Ryne Nelson. Varsho will miss a second straight game after […]

Joey Loperfido Goes on Injured List With Quad Strain

The Houston Astros announced on Sunday that they placed outfielder Joey Loperfido (quadriceps) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 18) with a right-quad muscle strain. In a corresponding move, the Astros recalled right-hander Jayden Murray from Triple-A Sugar Land. Loperfido injured his quad during Friday's series opener against the St. Louis Cardinals and […]

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 […]

Kyle Stowers Offically Activated, Making Season Debut on Sunday

The Miami Marlins announced on Sunday that they officially activated outfielder Kyle Stowers (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielder Deyvison De Los Santos to Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move. Stowers is making his 2026 season debut on Sunday in the series finale against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers and right-hander Jacob Misiorowski, […]

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 […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/19/2026)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have all 30 teams in action today on this wonderful Sunday. I love when we have big slates like today, especially when they are spread out throughout the day, as it means we can sit back, relax, and sweat some homer bets today! Let's dive right in! I have four spots […]

Luke Raley Stays Hot, Emerging as a Hitter to Target On the Waiver Wire?

Seattle Mariners first baseman/outfielder Luke Raley went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, and two additional runs scored in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Texas Rangers. His home run traveled 381 feet with an exit velocity of 112.7 mph. Raley is heating up and has homered twice over his last four games while […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is Making Season Debut on Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (knee) has been reinstated from the Injured List on Saturday. Gurriel is set to make his season debut after missing the beginning of the season while recovering from ACL surgery he underwent last September. The assumption was that Gurriel would be eased back into things and serve as the […]

Daulton Varsho is Absent on Saturday

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho (knee) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This doesn't come as a surprise after Varsho was forced to make an early exit from Friday's contest due to left knee discomfort. The Jays are considering Varsho as day-to-day and will give him […]

Kyle Stowers Will be Activated on Sunday

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers (hamstring) will be activated from the 10-day injured list on Sunday, according to manager Clayton McCullough. The 28-year-old has missed the entire 2026 season due to a right hamstring injury that he sustained during Spring Training. After battling back in March, he reaggravated the injury while rounding the bases in […]

Carson Benge Leading Off for Second Straight Day

New York Mets rookie outfielder Carson Benge will serve as the team's leadoff hitter for the second straight day on Saturday for Game 2 of the series in Chicago against the Cubs and right-hander Jameson Taillon at Wrigley Field, according to MLB.com. Benge went 1-for-4 in the team's ninth straight loss to the Cubs on […]