MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (4/15/26): 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 Wednesday, 4/15/26. 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 […]

Fernando Tatis Jr. Playing Right Field on Tuesday Against Seattle

San Diego Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is starting in right field and will bat in the two-hole for the Friars for Tuesday's series opener against the visiting Seattle Mariners and right-hander Bryan Woo at Petco Park, according to MLB.com. The Padres moved Tatis to second base in the last two games of the four-game […]

Wyatt Langford is Returning on Tuesday

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (quad) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Athletics. Langford is returning after missing the last three games due to a minor quad issue. Luckily, Langford was able to avoid a trip to the Injured List and only missed a few contests. The Rangers will […]

Harrison Bader is Absent on Tuesday

San Francisco Giants outfielder Harrison Bader (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Bader has been dealing with a lingering hamstring issue since Spring Training. It's unclear if he tweaked it recently or if this is just a routine maintenance day. The ongoing hamstring injury could explain […]

Jackson Chourio's Estimated Return Pushed Back to Early May

The Milwaukee Brewers announced on Tuesday that outfielder Jackson Chourio's (hand) estimated return date has been pushed back to early May, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Curt Hogg. Chourio has yet to play in 2026 due to a fractured left hand that he suffered back in early March. The 22-year-old has been healing, but […]

Christian Yelich Expected to Return in Mid-to-Late May

According to the Milwaukee Brewers, outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich's (groin) initial timeline to return from his groin injury is in mid-to-late May, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The 34-year-old veteran and former MVP suffered a strained left groin on Sunday and is expected to be out anywhere from four to six […]

Braden Montgomery Heating Up After Two-Homer Game

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Braden Montgomery belted a pair of home runs on Sunday at Double-A Birmingham, breaking a 3-for-26 (.115) slump. Chicago's top-ranked prospect hit a home run in his first game of the season, but went into a seven-game slump immediately after, and hopefully Sunday's two-home run effort is a sign he's […]

Christian Yelich Placed on 10-Day Injured List With Groin Strain

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder/designated hitter Christian Yelich (groin) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday due to a left-groin strain, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. In a corresponding move, the Brewers called up infielder/outfielder Greg Jones from the minors. The 34-year-old veteran was removed from Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals early […]

Mike Trout's Two Homers, Five RBI Not Enough at Yankee Stadium

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout did all he could for the team in Monday night's series opener against the New York Yankees, but it wasn't enough in the wild 11-10 loss. Trout went 2-for-5 at the plate with two home runs, five RBI, and three runs scored. The 34-year-old future Hall of Famer did […]

Trent Grisham Comes Off the Bench to Hit Two Homers

New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham didn't make the start in Monday's series opener against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium with left-hander Yusei Kikuchi on the mound, but he entered the game off the bench and still managed to do a ton of damage at the plate. Grisham finished the contest 2-for-3 with […]

Aaron Judge Homers Twice on Monday in Win Over Angels

The ball was flying out of Yankee Stadium on Monday night in the New York Yankees' 11-10 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Angels. Superstar outfielder Aaron Judge unsurprisingly took advantage, going 2-for-5 with two home runs, three RBI, and a strikeout. Judge's first homer came in the bottom of the first inning, when he […]

Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 3 (Hitters and Pitchers)

The MLB season continues to fly by as we are already onto Week 3. In some of the biggest news of the day, the White Sox called up top left-handed pitching prospect Noah Schultz to the major leagues. Fantasy managers will have to navigate through more injuries as Adley Rutschman was placed on the IL, […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 3

After a slight lull following the Konnor Griffin promotion, it sounds like the upcoming week could yield a few notable prospect promotions. We've already received confirmation regarding Noah Schultz, and we might get Sam Antonacci and Didier Fuentes as well. There are several other prospects performing extremely well in Triple-A to open the season as […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Didier Fuentes, James Tibbs III, Sam Antonacci

Targeting high-end prospects early in the regular season can be the difference between you winning your fantasy league or falling just short in the final standings. Last season, managers who took the task and stayed with Nick Kurtz were rewarded with a league-winner. In this piece, we will spotlight three high-upside prospects that are nearing […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Payton Tolle, Robby Snelling, Jimmy Crooks

Through the opening weeks of the season, fantasy managers have seen many high-end prospects perform at an elite level in the upper minor leagues and have been making a strong case to earn the call to the majors. In this piece, we will spotlight three high-impact prospects who are knocking on the MLB door in […]

MLB DFS Picks for 4/14/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

DraftKings and FanDuel are finally aligned with both slates starting at the same time tonight. This is a miracle in its own right. We have some good hitting conditions again on the East Coast with warm weather and the wind blowing out. We saw a ton of home runs yesterday because of this. I will […]

MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (4/14/26): 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, 4/14/26. 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 […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/14/2026)

So many games, so many options for home run bets. How in the world do we narrow them down? Today, I’m looking heavily at platoon splits, especially as they pertain to Hard% and ISO. The harder a ball gets hit, the more likely it is to leave the yard. Thankfully, several players have been pounding […]

Kyle Schwarber Goes Deep Twice on Monday in Win Over Cubs

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder/designated hitter Kyle Schwarber had the 37th mult-homer game of his career on Monday night in the team's 13-7 win over the Chicago Cubs. Schwarber finished the night 2-for-3 with two home runs, four runs scored, three RBI, and a walk. The 33-year-old veteran three-time All-Star came into Monday's game hitting .212, but […]

Mauricio Dubon Off to a Hot Start in Atlanta, Worth Targeting on the Waiver Wire?

Atlanta Braves infielder Mauricio Dubon is off to a red-hot start to the 2026 season, hitting .339/.381/.542 with two home runs, 11 RBI, and 10 runs scored across his first 63 plate appearances. The 31-year-old has spent most of his career to this point in a super-utility role. However, with Braves shortstop Ha-Seong Kim (finger) […]

Mets Call Up Tommy Pham From Minors

The New York Mets recalled veteran outfielder Tommy Pham from Single-A St. Lucie on Monday, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic. The move comes with the Mets searching for some offense during their five-game losing streak. In a corresponding move, infielder Ronny Mauricio was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse. Pham will receive a $2.25 million […]

Still No Timetable for Brent Rooker's Return

Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker (oblique) is not doing baseball activities at this time, and there's still no timetable for his return, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. The A's placed Rooker on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a right-oblique strain that he suffered in Thursday's win over the New York Yankees. The 31-year-old […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Jordan Walker, Parker Messick, Josh Naylor, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 3 of the 2026 season! Today, I'll look at players like Jordan Walker, Parker Messick, Josh Naylor, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller is […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 3? (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 3 (April 13 to April 19)? This article will dive into five well-known players who are currently struggling. All five of the players on this week's edition have posted poor numbers over the […]

Angel Martinez Worth a Look in Deeper Leagues

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Angel Martinez got off to a miserable start at the plate, going 3-for-21 (.143) over his first nine games, however, he shook off the rust and went a sizzling 10-for-17 (.588) over the next four contests, with two doubles, a home run, six RBI, four runs scored, and three stolen bases. The […]

Daulton Varsho Collecting Extra-Base Hits During Four-Game Hit Streak

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho has begun to pick it up at the plate, collecting at least one hit in eight of the last 10 games he's started, and is currently riding a four-game hit streak during which time he's belted four extra-base hits, including two doubles and two home runs. The recent hot […]

Jorge Soler an Intriguing Lower-Rostered Power Option

Los Angeles Angels outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler recently went on a stretch where he blasted a home run in three consecutive games, which was also part of a longer six-game hit streak, putting himself back on the fantasy radar. A couple of games in which he's gone 0-for-7 since then have surely left a sour […]

Michael Harris II Back From Paternity List on Monday

The Atlanta Braves announced on Monday that they have reinstated outfielder Michael Harris II (personal) from the paternity list and designated infielder Luke Williams for assignment in a corresponding move. Harris, who was away from the team over the weekend for the birth of his child, should be back in the team's starting lineup for […]

Reds Calling Up Rece Hinds From Louisville

The Cincinnati Reds are calling up hot-hitting outfielder Rece Hinds from Triple-A Louisville, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer. In a corresponding move, the Reds are sending struggling outfielder Noelvi Marte to Louisville. Hinds could have immediate waiver-wire appeal in deep-mixed and NL-only leagues and figures to be on the short side of […]

Reds Option Noelvi Marte to Triple-A

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Monday that they optioned outfielder Noelvi Marte to Triple-A Louisville after their game on Sunday. Marte should get another opportunity in Cincinnati this year, but for now, he'll be replaced on the active big-league roster with outfielder Rece Hinds. The 24-year-old Marte went 4-for-29 (.138) with two runs scored, a […]