Is Braden Montgomery Still Worth Stashing Amid Triple-A Skid?

Chicago White Sox top hitting prospect Braden Montgomery has hit a bit of a skid at the top club in the minor leagues over the past week. After putting together a dominant start to his time at Triple-A, the former first-round pick has gone 0-for-13 over his last five games while holding a 7:3 K:BB. […]

MLB DFS Picks for 5/29/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

Happy Friday, everyone. We have a massive 12-game slate on tap for tonight, and it is a fun one. Although it is a huge slate tonight, we don't have a ton of options on the mound, so nailing down our arms will be important tonight. I don't mind taking some shots on some value arms […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/29/2026)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! I've got y'all back-to-back today! I was able to nail the +700 on Coby Mayo yesterday; unfortunately, Konnor Griffin didn't play, so we will never know if it was the right play against Colin Rea. On to today, though, as we have a loaded slate that features all 30 teams in play. […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Max Clark, Jacob Gonzalez, River Ryan

Every season, managers see high-end prospects earn the call to the majors and make an impact for fantasy. Through the first two months, players like A.J. Ewing and Payton Tolle have emerged as top waiver wire pickups following their promotions. In this piece, we will check in on three of the top prospects at the […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Kade Anderson, Ralphy Velazquez, Jimmy Crooks

Finding high-upside prospects on the waiver can provide you with a potential lottery ticket. So far, many prospects who earned the call have lived up to their pedigree, including Cleveland's Travis Bazzana. Below, we will look at three prospects who are improving their future outlook at Triple-A and one of the top prospects in baseball […]

All-Time Atlanta Braves Lineup: Greatest Player At Every Position

The Atlanta Braves are "America's Team" for many baseball fans, and the franchise has had some of the greatest and most popular players in MLB history wear their jersey. However, in this piece, we will attempt to construct one starting lineup of the greatest Atlanta Braves of all time. While some positions have many worthy […]

Andrew McCutchen is Designated for Assignment by Rangers

Texas Rangers outfielder Andrew McCutchen has been designated for assignment by the organization. It seems his time in Arlington has come to an end after an ugly beginning to the season. This season, McCutchen is 14-for-73 at the plate with one home run and five RBI across 37 games. The 39-year-old will look to play […]

Guardians Place Steven Kwan on Bereavement List

The Cleveland Guardians placed outfielder Steven Kwan on the bereavement/family medical emergency list on Thursday, according to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. Kwan will miss the entire three-game weekend series against the Boston Red Sox and could also miss the start of next week's series in the Bronx against the New York Yankees. Fantasy managers setting […]

Ezequiel Duran Back From Illness on Thursday

Texas Rangers infielder Ezequiel Duran (illness) is feeling better on Thursday and is back in the starting lineup for the series finale against the visiting Houston Astros, starting at shortstop and batting seventh against Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti, according to MLB.com. Duran was pulled from Wednesday's loss to the Astros due to an illness, but […]

MLB Proposes Hard Salary Cap as Part of Next CBA

As expected, Major League Baseball proposed a hard salary cap to union officials on Thursday as part of the next Collective Bargaining Agreement, sources told Jesse Rogers of ESPN. The salary floor for teams, starting in 2027, would be set at $171.2 million, which includes player benefits, with the ceiling at $245.3 million. The MLB […]

Is Jo Adell Worth Buying Low on Ahead of Potential Power Surge?

Entering play on Thursday, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jo Adell was hitting .242/.289/.386 with eight home runs, 29 RBI, 19 runs scored, and two stolen bases across 232 plate appearances. Adell put together a breakout season from a power perspective in 2025, logging an excellent 17.2% barrel rate and clubbing 37 home runs in just […]

Riley Greene's Current Pathway to Production May Be Unsustainable

Across 232 plate appearances entering play on Thursday, Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene was hitting .305/.401/.440 with four home runs, 25 RBI, 30 runs scored, and one stolen base. While Greene has been a productive hitter, his power output has come down considerably from where it was in 2025, when he clubbed 36 home runs […]

Max Clark Still a Top Hitter to Stash with Multi-Category Potential

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark remains firmly on the stash radar after hitting safely in 12 of his last 14 games at Triple-A Toledo, going 16-for-60 (.267) during that stretch with four doubles, a triple, one home run, and two stolen bases. The Tigers' top-ranked prospect owns a respectable .267/.338/.390 slash line in 46 […]

Jorge Soler Playing Through Groin Injury

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler (groin) recently said that he can run at 60-70% right now due to a nagging groin injury, but manager Kurt Suzuki shrugged at the suggestion that the right-handed slugger needs time off, according to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register. "He just had a day off," Suzuki said. […]

Dodgers Promote No. 19 Prospect Ryan Ward, Will he Play Enough in L.A.?

The Los Angeles Dodgers are recalling outfielder/first baseman Ryan Ward with Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring) going on the 10-day injured list on Thursday, according to Sonja Chen of MLB.com. Ward is the Dodgers' No. 19 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and led the minors with 36 home runs in 2025. The 28-year-old left-handed hitter and former eighth-round […]

Kerry Carpenter to Start a Rehab Assignment on Friday

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (shoulder) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Friday, according to MLive Media Group's Evan Woodbery. Carpenter was cleared to resume playing in games after he took part in right-hander Justin Verlander's (hip) simulated game on Wednesday. If he can avoid any setbacks this weekend, Carpenter could […]

Now is the Time to Buy Low on Rookie Konnor Griffin

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin was the talk of spring training as one of the best prospects since Ken Griffey Jr. That's a lot of hype to live up to. The 20-year-old former ninth overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft hasn't really lived up to the hype through his first 49 games with […]

Is it Time to Buy Low on Fernando Tatis Jr.?

Somehow, San Diego Padres second baseman/outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. is without a home run with 54 games and 231 plate appearances under his belt in 2026. At this point, many fantasy managers might be giving up hope that he'll homer at all this year. The three-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger winner has never been […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 9

We are already in the middle of Week 9, and May will officially be in the books in a few days. At RotoBaller HQ, we list the top free agent acquisitions in fantasy baseball with our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 9— May 25 through May 31 to help navigate you through the […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Ketel Marte, Kyle Harrison, Geraldo Perdomo, More

Welcome to another mid-week edition of Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers for Week 9 of the 2026 season! In this piece, I’ll take a look at Ketel Marte, Kyle Harrison, Geraldo Perdomo, and more.  It’s important to keep up with recent hitter and pitcher trends, whether it’s a hot streak sending someone soaring up the […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts and Resurgent Hitters - Are They For Real? (Week 9)

Finding a hitter in the middle of a resurgence is a great way to improve your chances at a fantasy baseball championship. Sometimes, it takes a while for others in your league to pick up a veteran who is bouncing back. That's where this column comes in: we're trying to determine whether or not these […]

MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 9)

Memorial Day is often viewed as a checkpoint in baseball. By this point in the season, teams usually have a clearer sense of who they are and what their path might look like for the rest of the summer. With the expanded playoff format and additional Wild Card spots, more teams remain in contention deeper […]

Teoscar Hernandez Heading to Injured List With Hamstring Strain

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring) will head to the 10-day injured list after straining his left hamstring in Wednesday's victory over the division-rival Colorado Rockies, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. It's the second consecutive night that the Dodgers lost a position player to the IL, as […]

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups: Mid-Week Fantasy Baseball Adds for Week 9

Hello again, RotoBallers! Believe it or not, we are already halfway through the week (the holiday weekend really threw me off). As such, it is time for a mid-week check-in for Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9 of fantasy baseball. This week’s list is a well-balanced mix to meet positional needs. Below you will […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results For Week 9

It's Tuesday, so you know we've got you another edition of Fantasy Baseball Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs. There are few feelings better in fantasy baseball than taking a gamble on a guy as a breakout that's for real. There are few feelings worse than being sold on a guy and then watching him fall […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospect Sleepers, Breakouts, Risers: Week 9

Welcome back to the Week 9 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 Cristofer Torin, Karson Milbrandt, Alexis Hernandez, and Nolan Perry. We've already arrived at the final week […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/28/2026)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! It feels unreal that we are already two months into the season. It feels like just yesterday we started writing these articles. We have a pretty slow Thursday on our hands, with only six games on deck. We are going to have to dig deep here to get some solid home run […]

Ian Happ Breaks Out of Slump With Five-RBI Performance to Carry Cubs

It's been rough sledding of late for Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ, but he was able to turn things around at the plate on Wednesday in the 10-4 win over the hosting Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Happ went 2-for-6 at the plate with a home run and a season-high five RBI to boost his […]

Yordan Alvarez Continues Homer Barrage With Two More Long Balls on Wednesday

Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez is having a year. The 28-year-old left-handed Cuban slugger went 3-for-4 at the plate on Wednesday night in the team's 4-3 victory over the hosting Texas Rangers with two home runs, a walk, and a strikeout to raise his season batting average to .312 and his OPS to 1.085. It […]

Teoscar Hernandez Lifted From Wednesday's Game Early With Hamstring Strain

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (hamstring) was lifted from Wednesday's contest early against the division-rival Colorado Rockies with a left-hamstring strain. Hernandez grounded out in his only at-bat before being pulled and was seen grabbing at his hamstring while running to first base in the second inning. While we'll wait for […]