Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9 (May 25 - May 31)

Are some of your batters failing to live up to expectations? Don't go dropping guys like Corey Seager just yet, but marginal hitters can and should be dropped for more productive players who are constantly available on the waiver wire! Use those moves and spend that FAAB, you don't win any prizes at the end […]

Jasson Dominguez Could Start a Rehab Assignment Next Week

New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Dominguez (shoulder) suffered a left-shoulder AC joint sprain when he crashed into the outfield wall while making a catch on May 7 and was placed on the 10-day injured list a day later. He received a platelet-rich plasma injection on May 11 and advanced from pool and weight-room activities to […]

Joshua Baez Remains Top Stash Target With Five-Category Upside

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez remains a top hitting prospect to stash, thanks to his elite five-category potential. Even though Baez has seen his contact skills drop at Triple-A this season, he has continued to flash high-end power and elite speed when on the field. Through his first 44 games at the top […]

Giancarlo Stanton Hopes to be Cleared to Run This Week

New York Yankees outfielder/designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (calf) has continued hitting and is doing plyometric exercises. He will undergo imaging this week with hopes of being cleared to run, according to MLB.com. Stanton has been recovering slowly after being placed on the 10-day injured list on April 28 (retroactive to April 25) with a right-calf […]

Braden Montgomery Enters Week 9 as No. 1 Prospect to Stash?

Chicago White Sox outfield prospect Braden Montgomery recently moved up to Triple-A and enters Week 9 as an elite stash option among hitting prospects. Even though Montgomery has endured a brief three-game hitless skid, the team's top hitting prospects remain on the verge of an MLB debut. Prior to this short slump, Montgomery enjoyed a […]

Noelvi Marte Emerging as Stash Target Following Dominant Stretch in Minor Leagues

Reds outfielder Noelvi Marte was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on April 13 and has responded with a dominant stretch at the plate in the minor leagues. The 24-year-old is hitting .374 with a 1.016 OPS and seven home runs in 33 games, continuing to re-establish himself as one of the Reds' most intriguing young bats. […]

Projecting Rest of Season Top 10 Hitters in 2026 Fantasy Baseball

We're nearly two months into the baseball season, and as usual, there are superstars off to slow starts, superstars off to terrific starts, rookies who are surprisingly productive, highly regarded prospects falling flat, post-hype players finally breaking out, and players getting injured, leaving us with a current top 10 that could look very different by […]

RotoBaller Staff Roundtable - Waiver Wire Pickups: Fantasy Baseball Week 9

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another Staff roundtable ahead of Week 9 of the fantasy season. Below, you will see some of our top wiaver wire picks for the week, including suggestions from Andy Smith, Frank Ammirante, Keith Hernandez, Andersen Pickard, Nicho Roessler and Joey Pollizze. This week, we will look at several emerging starting pitchers from […]

Reds-Cardinals Game Postponed on Sunday

Sunday's game between the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals has been postponed due to inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader on August 17. Reds right-hander Brady Singer was set to take on Cardinals left-hander Brycen Mautz. With Sunday's game being postponed, Singer will now be skipped and won't […]

Ian Happ Sitting for Second Straight Game, Should Managers be Concerned?

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Houston Astros for a "mental breather." Cubs manager Craig Counsell said, "he told him to take Saturday off completely, and Sunday, he's been hitting and doing other typical pregame work. The 31-year-old has struggled mightily over his last six games, […]

Wyatt Langford is "Much Healthier Now"

Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford (forearm) threw and hit on Friday for the first time in three weeks, according to Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. Langford will do the same routine for another week or so before going on a minor-league rehab assignment. "It's much healthier now than it was when I was […]

Juan Soto Scratched on Sunday With the Flu

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (illness) has been scratched from the team's starting lineup on Sunday in Miami against the division-rival Marlins due to the flu, according to Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News. Manager Carlos Mendoza said the flu has been going around the clubhouse this week. Tyrone Taylor is starting […]

Nick Mariano's Week 9 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. It's time to kick things up a notch as June approaches our fantasy baseball lineups. I know many of you are still waiting for Fernando Tatis Jr. to hit a home run, but there are many other items on the to-do list! Let's break […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 9 (May 25 - May 31)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Week 9 fantasy baseball FAAB waiver wire pickups for May 25- May 31. For those new here, we dive into the best fantasy baseball waiver wire targets every week for leagues that use FAAB (free agent acquisition budget) and our recommended dollar bid amounts for waivers. For this week, we will […]

7 Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9 Fantasy Baseball (2026)

Hello RotoBallers! Welcome back to another edition of our 7 Must-Adds. As we have in weeks past, we will spotlight seven must-add players who are available in at least 50% of all Yahoo leagues. This week, we will look at two budding pitchers from the Minnesota Twins and a potential new closer on the South […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Hitters and Pitchers (Week 9)

In the blink of an eye, we're now at the one-third mark of the season. Doesn't it feel like the season just started? This is exactly why I've mentioned so many times that you can't just putz around and wait to make necessary moves. I'm not saying to blow all of your FAAB or use […]

6 Must-Stash Fantasy Baseball Prospects? Kade Anderson, James Tibbs III, Luis Lara, Cole Carrigg, Edwin Arroyo, Walker Jenkins

Finding high-end prospects on the waiver wire can provide your fantasy team with a massive advantage. Those who have already tested players like Payton Tolle and A.J. Ewing have weekly options with high-end upside across several categories. Below, we will look at six of the top stash candidates and determine if managers should look to […]

Fantasy Baseball Sell-Highs: Early-Season Overachievers to Trade Away?

There have been some unexpected players who have turned into fantasy superstars in the early portion of the 2026 season. Jordan Walker has become a top fantasy outfielder, Munetaka Murakami ranks toward the top of the league in home runs, and Drake Baldwin has settled into a top fantasy catcher. While all three of those […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 9 - Redraft Leagues (2026)

We're now into Week 9 of the 2026 MLB season. It's time to look at which hitting prospects we should be stashing right now in redraft leagues. Finding that upside rookie can put your team over the top. Just look at what Travis Bazzana is doing with the Guardians. Last week, I switched it up […]

Teoscar Hernandez Extends Hot Streak, Drives in Six on Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez continued to swing the bat well in Saturday's 11-3 blowout win over the hosting Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field and extended his current hitting streak to four games. Hernandez went 3-for-4 at the plate with a home run, six RBI, two runs scored, and a walk to raise […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 9)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 9 of the 2026 MLB regular season. The focus of this column is to highlight players who could be breaking out, taking a look at current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average, isolated power (ISO), stolen bases, and more. Some […]

Fantasy Baseball Buy-Lows? Unlucky Star Players (Week 8)

The fantasy baseball season is quickly moving along. We are currently in Week 8 of the fantasy season, and there are plenty of star players who have underperformed in the early going. These unlucky stars now present fantasy managers with a perfect buy-low opportunity. This article will highlight seven of the top buy-low star players. […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/24/2026)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have a loaded Sunday slate ahead of us, including all 30 teams and a doubleheader between the Orioles and the Tigers. Sunday Baseball is a decent substitute while football is on break, so let's enjoy a loaded slate and crush some home run bets, shall we? Today, I will show you […]

6 Upside Fantasy Baseball Closers Breaking Out? Grant Taylor, Hogan Harris, Bryan Abreu, Jeff Hoffman, Tony Santillan, Jose A. Ferrer

Finding saves on the waiver wire can often be difficult. While some clear roles emerge due to injuries, managers must be proactive and identify potential breakouts before they truly claim the ninth-inning role on their respective rosters. Below, we will spotlight six relievers and closers whose fantasy values have increased over the past week and […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Rookies to Stash and Top Performers for Week 9

Welcome to the Week 9 edition of the top prospect performers. In this weekly piece, we'll discuss three of the top-performing minor leaguers who are likely to make a fantasy impact at some point down the line. Whether they are promoted in two days or two months, it's important to stay up to date on […]

Top 20 Fantasy Baseball Prospects - Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings (May Update)

With both the MLB and the MiLB seasons in full swing, it's time to take a look at some of the top prospects in the sport. While these 20 prospects are at various levels in minor leagues, they currently sit as the top 20 prospects all fantasy managers should know, whether they are playing in […]

Henry Bolte Living Up to Expectations as a Must-Add Stolen Base Threat?

Athletics outfielder Henry Bolte has been terrific ever since being promoted to the majors for his MLB debut. Across nine big-league games, he's slashing .310/.382/.345 with an 11.8% walk rate, a 20.6% strikeout rate, and 108 wRC+. He hasn't launched a home run in the majors yet, but we knew that he didn't have a […]

Dylan Crews Homers Saturday, Worth Adding in Deeper Fantasy Leagues?

Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout on Saturday. He has appeared in just five big-league games so far, going 4-for-20 with one walk, four strikeouts, and a steal. Previously, he had slashed .258/.345/.432 with five homers and seven steals across 41 Triple-A games. The results at […]

Chris Taylor Opts Out of Retirement, Placed on Injured List

Los Angeles Angels minor-league outfielder Chris Taylor (forearm) has reversed a previous decision about his retirement. Taylor reportedly retired on Friday, but he changed his mind one day later. Now, Taylor is unretired, and instead, he has been placed on the minor league injured list with a left forearm fracture. It's a perplexing turn of […]

Garrett Mitchell Remains Absent on Saturday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell (back) is absent from the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mitchell made an early exit from Wednesday's game due to back tightness. He hasn't been back in the lineup since then, so fantasy managers might start getting anxious. He's still considered day-to-day, so fantasy […]