Max Clark Emerging as Top Hitting Prospect to Stash

Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark is riding a six-game hit streak at Triple-A that includes five multi-hit efforts, and he's now batting .367 with six doubles, three steals, and an impressive 7:2 BB:K through his first eight games at that level. The Tigers' second-ranked prospect hit 14 home runs a season ago and stole […]

Will Walker Jenkins Debut in 2026?

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins has a high probability of making his big league debut this year; the question really is whether or not it will be an early-season debut or later in the year. The Twins' top-ranked prospect hasn't done much yet this season to warrant consideration for a call-up, as he's only […]

Rece Hinds a Name to Monitor in Deeper Leagues

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Rece Hinds is off to a strong start at Triple-A Louisville, going 13-for-34 (.382) with seven extra-base hits, including four home runs, and a 7:9 BB:K in nine games there. The former second-round draft pick made his major league debut in 2024, amassing a whopping nine extra-base hits (five home runs) in […]

Can Charlie Condon Reach the Majors Early This Season?

Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Charlie Condon (undisclosed) has not played in a game at Triple-A Albuquerque since April 1 after having a cyst removed, but the ailment isn't expected to keep him out of the lineup much longer. So far in five games for the Isotopes, the former third-overall draft pick has three multi-hit efforts, going […]

Juan Soto Shut Down From Baseball Activities for Now

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said on Tuesday that outfielder Juan Soto (calf) will be doing treatment and exercises but won't do any baseball activity until the soreness in his calf subsides, according to Laura Albanese of Newsday. "We wanted to play it safe," said Mendoza. Soto is out two to three weeks with […]

Brett Baty Back in the Lineup on Tuesday

As expected, New York Mets infielder/outfielder Brett Baty (thumb) is back in the starting lineup on Tuesday, playing right field and batting fifth against the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Zac Gallen at Citi Field, according to MLB.com. Baty jammed his thumb while sliding on Saturday against the San Francisco Giants and did not play on […]

White Sox Place Austin Hays on 10-Day Injured List With Hamstring Strain

The Chicago White Sox announced on Tuesday that they placed outfielder Austin Hays (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list with a right-hamstring strain and selected the contract of outfielder Dustin Harris from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. The move comes after Hays injured his right hamstring while on defense in Monday's game against the […]

MLB DFS Picks for 4/7/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

DraftKings and FanDuel decided to have two different start times for their slates tonight, because why not? We will have an emphasis on both slates tonight, focusing on an array of plays to help cover whatever site you prefer to play at, or, if you're like me, both. As always, please make sure you check […]

MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (4/7/26): 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, 4/7/26. 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 (4/7/2026)

Everyone in the pool! All 30 teams are on the docket tonight, with many of the game’s best pitchers on the mound. We will mostly avoid them, and I stress mostly as we will be attacking one of them. That doesn’t mean we are limited on options, with many great home run spots popping up […]

Cam Smith Off to a Hot Start, Becoming a Must-Add in All Leagues

Houston Astros outfielder Cam Smith is off to a scorching start this season. He is slashing .297/.422/.595 with three home runs, six RBI, nine runs, and three stolen bases across nine games. The 23-year-old is currently on a seven-game hitting streak and has homered twice in the last three contests. His wOBA has increased from […]

Byron Buxton Batting Leadoff on Monday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton is serving as the designated hitter and is batting leadoff for Monday's series opener against the visiting Detroit Tigers and right-hander Casey Mize, according to MLB.com. Buxton is still the DH after returning on Sunday after missing Saturday's game due to a forearm contusion that he suffered when he was […]

Mike Trout Held Out of Series Opener Against Braves

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hand) is not in the team's starting lineup for Monday's series opener in Anaheim against the visiting Atlanta Braves, per MLB.com. Trout had an injury scare in Sunday's series finale against the Seattle Mariners on Easter Sunday, but thankfully, X-rays came back negative, and he's only dealing with a […]

Brendan Donovan Back on Monday for Seattle

Seattle Mariners infielder Brendan Donovan (groin) is starting at third base and batting leadoff for Monday's series opener against the division-rival Texas Rangers and right-hander Jacob deGrom at Globe Life Field, according to MLB.com. A left-groin injury kept Donovan from playing in the final two games of the series versus the Los Angeles Angels over […]

Blue Jays to Make a Decision on Addison Barger Soon

Sportsnet's Shi Davidi reports that a decision is coming on Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Addison Barger (ankles), who left Sunday's game early against the Chicago White Sox with discomfort in both of his ankles. "We'll probably figure it out today, just to see what he can or can't do," said manager John Schneider. Barger has […]

Sal Frelick Back in Action on Monday for Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick (side) is back in the starting lineup on Monday, playing right field and batting seventh against the hosting Boston Red Sox and right-hander Brayan Bello at Fenway Park, according to MLB.com. The 25-year-old injured his left side during a doubleheader on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals and was then […]

Mets Place Juan Soto on 10-Day Injured List

New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (calf) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 4. According to an announcement from the team, he has been diagnosed with a right calf strain, which typically has a return-to-play timeline of two to three weeks. Soto was off to an unsurprisingly strong start this […]

Mickey Moniak Goes Yard Twice Against his Old Team

Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak put on a show against his former team, the Philadelphia Phillies, in Sunday's 4-1 victory at Coors Field. Moniak finished the day 2-for-4 with two solo home runs and a strikeout. Both of Moniak's long balls came against veteran right-hander Taijuan Walker, who allowed a total of three homers on […]

Brent Rooker Homers Twice, Drives in Six in Win Over Astros

Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker had a day on Sunday in the 12-10 win over the visiting Houston Astros. Rooker was a beast at the plate in the series finale, going 2-for-4 with two home runs, six RBI, one walk, and one strikeout. It was nice to see from Rooker's fantasy managers, as he came into […]

Mike Trout Considered Day-to-Day With Hand Contusion

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hand) is considered day-to-day with a left-hand contusion after X-rays came back negative, manager Kurt Suzuki told Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Trout was forced from Sunday's game early against the Seattle Mariners after he took a fastball off his left hand in the eighth inning. The 11-time All-Star and […]

Michael Massey Activated From Injured List

The Kansas City Royals announced on Monday that they activated infielder/outfielder Michael Massey (calf) from the 10-day injured list and optioned infielder/outfielder Nick Loftin to Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Massey is ready to make his 2026 season debut for the Royals after going 3-for-12 with a home run in three minor-league rehab games […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Chase DeLauter, Cam Schlittler, Mike Trout, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 2 of the 2026 season! Today, I'll look at players like Mike Trout, Cam Schlittler, Aaron Judge, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller is […]

MLB DFS Picks for 4/6/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

We have a seven-game Monday night slate on both sites tonight. I have built a new format in my model for Projected Implied Run Totals. This will be an easy way to compare our old stack grades to Vegas implied run totals. When you see me reference those today, they are the same as the […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/6/2026)

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a restful, family-filled, and RotoBaller-ific Easter yesterday (if that's not a word, I'm making it one). If you read and followed Alex's HR prop article yesterday, you're likely a lot richer this morning as Adolis Garcia and Ben Rice both connected for homers, and Ketel Marte was OH SO […]

Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 2 (Hitters and Pitchers)

We are about a week and a half into the 2026 MLB regular season, and there has already been a lot of injury news, prospects called up, and role changes. Juan Soto is day-to-day with a minor groin strain. It didn't take long, but the Pirates promoted top prospect Konnor Griffin on Friday after he […]

Garrett Mitchell Off To Hot Start; Priority Waiver Target On The Rise

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell is off to a hot start this season and has become a priority waiver wire target as he continues his early success. The 27-year-old is hitting .318 with a 1.014 OPS in eight games, showing an increase in power numbers early. Four of Mitchell's seven hits have gone for extra […]

Jordan Walker Breaking Out Early; Must-Add Waiver Target Emerging

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker has enjoyed an early breakout in the 2026 season, emerging as a must-add waiver wire target with significant upside. The 23-year-old has already recorded two three-hit games along with two home runs, and is slashing .300/.382/.567 in nine games. Walker has always been a power threat, but he has […]

Seiya Suzuki Continues Rehab Assignment; Cubs Eye Weekend Return?

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (knee) is expected to continue his rehab assignment Tuesday and Wednesday before rejoining the team Friday for a weekend series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Suzuki was placed on the 10-day injured list March 25 with a right knee injury and has spent the last few days playing with Double-A Knoxville. […]

MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (4/6/26): 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, 4/6/26. 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 […]

Mike Trout Exits Early After Getting Hit by Pitch

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout (hand) was removed early during Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners. Trout was taken out of the contest after getting hit by a pitch during the eighth inning. According to Rhett Bollinger, it sounded like it hit Trout's hand pad, but he was pulled from the contest anyway. Before […]