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 […]

Carlos Cortes is Quickly Gaining Traction

Athletics outfielder Carlos Cortes has quickly gained fantasy value with his red-hot start to the season. Over the last two weeks, Cortes is 20-for-40 at the plate with three home runs and seven RBI. During that span, Cortes was just shy of top-30 value, which is quite impressive. The only downside is that Cortes is […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Rookies to Stash and Top Performers for Week 6

Welcome to the week 6 edition of the top prospect performers. In this weekly piece, we'll take a look at some of the best-performing prospects across the minor leagues and what their exceptional play could mean for their fantasy value. Whether they are worth an immediate stash in redraft leagues or are a rising asset […]

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 Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/3/2026)

It's shaping up to be a beautiful day for baseball with very few weather concerns across the country. Sundays in the springtime are made for baseball, and today's crop of MLB games brings us ample opportunities for wagering on player props. We are going to ride some hot bats today and target a few major […]

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. […]

Jackson Chourio Removed for Precautionary Reasons

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (hand, foot) exited during the third inning of Saturday's rehab assignment at the Triple-A level. Chourio is working his way back from a hairline fracture in his left hand, so fans and fantasy managers held their breath after he fouled a ball off his foot and left the game. Fortunately, […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Exits With Left-Hamstring Tightness

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring) exited during the second inning of Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies. He was replaced in the lineup by outfielder Eli White. According to the Braves, Acuna experienced left hamstring tightness following a groundout. He finished the contest 1-for-2 with a single and a run. The former MVP […]

MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (5/3/26): 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 Sunday, 5/3/26. 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 […]

Brandon Nimmo is Absent with Hamstring Issue

Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo (hamstring) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers. This doesn't come as a surprise after Nimmo was forced to make an early exit from Friday's game due to a right hamstring injury. The Rangers are going to play it safe and hold out […]

Michael Harris II is Back in the Lineup on Saturday

Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Harris II (quad) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Harris returns to the starting lineup after missing two consecutive starts due to left quad soreness. He did come off the bench and hit a go-ahead home run during Friday's win. He appears to […]

Wyatt Langford is Shut Down for One Week

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (forearm) will miss at least one more week of action. He rejoined the team on Saturday ahead of their game against the Detroit Tigers. However, Langford won't play and will rest for a full week before being re-evaluated by the organization. He was on track to play on Saturday before […]

George Springer has No New Damage to Foot

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer (foot) was removed during Saturday's game after getting hit by a pitch on the left foot. This is bad timing with Springer recently returning after missing time from a fractured left big toe. He underwent an MRI, which revealed no new damage to his left toe. Jays' manager John […]

Daylen Lile Offers High-Floor Appeal as a Waiver-Wire Target

Across his first 144 plate appearances of 2026, Washington Nationals outfielder Daylen Lile is hitting .260/.326/.389 with three home runs, 14 RBI, 20 runs scored, and one stolen base. The 23-year-old has established himself as the everyday left fielder in Washington and regularly bats in the middle of his team's lineup, which has helped him […]

Nathan Lukes Resumes Hitting

Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes (hamstring) has resumed hitting in the batting cages. The 31-year-old has been in Dunedin at the Toronto Blue Jays' training complex and had a successful session in the batting cage on Friday. This is a significant step forward as he continues to work his way back from a hamstring […]

Top 200 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings - Eric Cross' April 2026 Update

Is it just me, or has this been one of the crazier opening months in recent memory? The newly implemented ABS system has caused some chaos (I'm for it), and we have a ton of notable names off to a slow start to the season. Fernando Tatis Jr is still searching for his first home […]

Eric Cross' Top 125 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (April 2026)

The first month of both the Major League season and minor league season is coming to an end, and we've already seen plenty of movement in prospect rankings. That will only continue in the coming weeks as my top three prospects below are all set to graduate in the next week or so. So we'll […]

Jasson Dominguez Back in Yankees Lineup on Saturday

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez (elbow) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting sixth in the lineup for Saturday's game against the visiting Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Kyle Bradish, according to MLB.com. Dominguez suffered a left-elbow contusion on Wednesday against the Texas Rangers when he was hit by a pitch, which forced […]

Julio Rodriguez Clubs Two Homers in Loss to Royals

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez was at his best on Friday night in the team's 7-6 loss to the visiting Kansas City Royals at T-Mobile Park. Rodriguez went 2-for-4 at the plate out of the three-hole with two home runs, four RBI, and two strikeouts. The 25-year-old hit two two-run home runs in the contest […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/2/2026)

Welcome to another Saturday, RotoBallers! With April baseball finally in the rearview mirror, that means the trends we're seeing are starting to get a lot clearer. There are a lot more data points on pitchers as well, and that's going to help clear up who's a great target to fade and who we should avoid. […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Emmanuel Rodriguez, Robby Snelling, Kaelen Culpepper

Targeting high-end prospects is key to winning your fantasy baseball league. So far, managers have seen many rookies emerge as must-start players this season, including Parker Messick, Chase DeLauter, Noah Schultz, and potentially the recently promoted Payton Tolle. In this piece, we will look at three prospects who are showing high upside at the Triple-A […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Theo Gillen, Colt Emerson, A.J. Ewing

Every season, fantasy baseball managers see highly-regarded prospects earn the call to the majors and establish themselves as fantasy mainstays. This season, Chicago's Noah Schultz earned the call much sooner than expected but has held his own during his first taste of MLB action. In this piece, we will look at two prospects who are […]

Weekend Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 5

It's officially May! We have seen plenty of close calls and injuries happen this past month. If you need an injury replacement or are looking for a closer, we've got you covered with our weekend fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 5 -- April 27  through May 3 for leagues that allow daily moves. The […]

Brandon Marsh Exits Early with Elbow Injury

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh (elbow) was forced to make an early exit from Friday's game against the Miami Marlins. Marsh was pulled out of the game in the seventh inning due to a bruised right elbow. There aren't many more details on the situation, but it doesn't sound like this issue should force him […]

MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (5/2/26): 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 Saturday, 5/2/26. 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 […]

Brandon Nimmo Aggravates Hamstring, Pulled Early on Friday

Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo (hamstring) left early on Friday in the series opener against the Detroit Tigers in the fourth inning after his second single of the contest after aggravating his hamstring injury, according to Jeff Wilson of All City DLLS. Nimmo also left Wednesday's series finale against the New York Yankees early due […]