Josue De Paula Smacks First Home Run of 2026 in Four-Hit, Five-RBI Performance

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Josue De Paula's bat woke up in a big way on Wednesday for Double-A Tulsa, going 4-for-5 with his first home run of the season and five RBI. The Dodgers' top-ranked prospect is now 8-for-22 (.364) through five games and has shown the patient approach that has been evident throughout […]

Brent Rooker Exits Early on Thursday Due to Apparent Injury

Athletics designated hitter/outfielder Brent Rooker (side) was forced to exit his team's Thursday matchup against the New York Yankees in the first inning after pulling up gingerly during a swing. While it's not yet entirely clear what Rooker's exact injury is, he was holding his side/oblique area as he went down the stairs of the […]

Griffin Conine Injures his Knee on Thursday

Miami Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine (knee) left Thursday's game early against the visiting Cincinnati Reds with left-knee discomfort, according to the Marlins' broadcast. Conine injured his left knee while attempting to make a diving catch in left field in the top of the sixth inning and got up gimpy before eventually walking off the field […]

Kyle Stowers to Begin Rehab Assignment on Friday

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers (hamstring) will officially begin his minor-league rehab assignment on Friday with Triple-A Jacksonville, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Stowers will then take Saturday off before returning to action with the Jumbo Shrimp on Sunday. The left-handed-hitting outfielder started the 2026 season on the 10-day injured list due to […]

Kyle Stowers Could Begin Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said that outfielder Kyle Stowers (hamstring) is close to beginning a minor-league rehab assignment, and he could be playing in games on the farm as soon as this weekend, according to Craig Mish of Sports Grid. The 28-year-old was a Gold Glove finalist in left field last year in his […]

Blue Jays Hopeful Addison Barger Won't be Out Long

The Toronto Blue Jays are hopeful that outfielder/third baseman Addison Barger (ankle) will need the minimum of 10 days on the injured list after spraining his left ankle running out a ground ball in Chicago, according to MLB.com. Toronto placed Barger on the IL on Tuesday. The 26-year-old might benefit from a little time off […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Payton Tolle, Sam Antonacci, Ryan Waldschmidt

With the first full week of the 2026 MLB season in the books, it is time ot begin stashing high-end prospects. Last season, managers saw players like Nick Kurtz and Cam Schlitter become high-end fantasy assets as soon as they reached the big leagues. In this piece, we will spotlight three prospects who are quickly […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 2

At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire advice and have updated our waiver wire rankings from Sunday to guide fantasy managers in leagues that allow daily moves.  Below, you will find our early-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 2 -- April 6  through April 12. Below you will find players such […]

James Wood Off To a Hot Start Through 12 Games

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood has connected on four homers in his first dozen games this season, and he's hitting the ball well despite a .216 batting average. He has cut down on his strikeout rate a bit from last season and has an improved .294 ISO and .370 wOBA. Wood has a 54.5% hard-hit […]

With Carson Benge Slumping, Is It Time To Move On?

New York Mets outfielder Carson Benge homered on Opening Day but has had a hard time since then. In his first 11 games of the season, Benge is only 4-for-37 (.108) with three singles to go with that home run. He has contributed four stolen bases, but he has also struck out 12 times for […]

Is Brenton Doyle a Drop Candidate?

Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle has gotten off to a very slow start to the 2026 season. The 27-year-old righty is hitting just .139 (5-for-36) through his first 12 games with no home runs, one double, and 15 strikeouts. His 38.5% K% is up over ten percentage points from last season, and his hard-hit rate […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results For Week 2

We are officially back! This year I'll once again be writing our weekly Fantasy Baseball Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs article -- and this first edition of the article looks at hitters surging for Week 2 of the 2026 season. Here's to another year of letting the advanced stats tell us what's real, what isn't, […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 2? (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 2 (April 6 to April 12)? Every week of the fantasy baseball season, this article will highlight five players who are struggling to be consistent fantasy options. There are a few pitchers on […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/9/2026)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our daily home run prop bets! Thunder Dan got us on the board with two home runs in yesterday's article, and now I'm tasked with getting you guys some winners as well. Thursdays are usually tougher with fewer games on the board, but I still think there are a few good […]

MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (4/9/26): 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 Thursday, 4/9/26. 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 […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 2

We're just shy of the two-week mark of the 2026 major league season, and we already had the biggest call-up of the year happen with Pittsburgh promoting the No. 1 prospect in baseball, Konnor Griffin, last week. And honestly, this is one of those times where I'm happy to be wrong about my June ETA […]

Aaron Judge Starting to Heat Up After Strikeout-Heavy Start to 2026

Through his first six games of the 2026 season, New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge had recorded just three hits in 25 plate appearances while striking out 11 times. While the 33-year-old two-time reigning American League MVP hasn't fully returned to his usual elite form, he's stabilized his early-season stat line by recording seven hits […]

Taylor Ward Continues Hot Start With Four More Hits

Baltimore Orioles outfielder Taylor Ward is enjoying the start to his first season with his new team in 2026 and added four more hits in a 5-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday at Guaranteed Rate Field. Ward went 4-for-5 at the plate with three doubles, two RBI, and a run scored. The […]

Angel Martinez Explodes at the Plate in Blowout of Royals

Cleveland Guardians outfielder Angel Martinez had a big day at the plate in the team's 10-2 blowout win on Wednesday over the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field. Hitting in the two-hole while playing left field, Martinez went 4-for-5 with a grand slam and a strikeout. The ball was jumping off of Martinez's bat on […]

Kerry Carpenter Back From Illness

Detroit Tigers outfielder Kerry Carpenter (illness) is feeling better and is starting in right field and batting cleanup for Detroit on Wednesday on the road against the division-rival Minnesota Twins and right-hander Bailey Ober, according to MLB.com. Carpenter didn't start in each of the last two games due to a stomach illness, but he was […]

A "Possibility" Kyle Stowers Will Play First Base This Year

Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough called it a "possibility" that outfielder Kyle Stowers (hamstring) will play first base this year, possibly as early as his minor-league rehab assignment, according to Kevin Barral of Fish On First. Stowers is approaching a rehab assignment after going through a workout on Wednesday. The left-handed slugger has never appeared […]

Ian Happ Out Again on Wednesday With Bruised Heel

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (heel) is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday for a second straight night against the Tampa Bay Rays while dealing with a bruised left heel, according to Taylor McGregor of Watch Marquee Sports. Happ is available off the bench, though, which means he should be able to return to […]

Jorge Soler Suspended Seven Games, Will Appeal

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler has been suspended for seven games for brawling with Atlanta Braves right-hander Reynaldo Lopez on Tuesday night, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. Soler took exception to a pitch up and in from Lopez in the fifth inning and charged the mound before throwing punches in a benches-clearing […]

Jake Meyers Leaves Wednesday's Game With Back Tightness

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers (side) was removed from Wednesday's game early against the Colorado Rockies with "lower-back tightness," according to Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. Meyers suffered the injury in the second inning and was pulled in favor of Brice Matthews. For now, fantasy managers should consider Meyers to be day-to-day until we […]

Ryan Waldschmidt Emerging as Top Stash Candidate Given Open Outfield Role

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt is continuing to see his value as a stash candidate increase in Week 2 of the fantasy baseball season. This week, the Diamondbacks shifted outfielder Jordan Lawlar (wrist) to the 60-day injured list. Lawlar now joins Pavin Smith (elbow) and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (elbow) of Arizona outfielders on the […]

Marcell Ozuna Out of Pittsburgh's Lineup Again

Pittsburgh Pirates designated hitter Marcell Ozuna will start Wednesday's series finale against the San Diego Padres on the bench again, according to MLB.com. Outfielder Ryan O'Hearn is serving as the designated hitter and will bat cleanup for the Bucs against Padres right-hander Michael King. The 35-year-old Ozuna is really struggling at the plate in his […]

Victor Robles Goes on 10-Day Injured List With Pectoral Strain

The Seattle Mariners announced on Wednesday that they placed outfielder Victor Robles (pectoral) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 7) with a right-pectoral strain and selected the contract of infielder/outfielder Connor Joe from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move. Robles apparently injured himself in the game on Monday against the Texas Rangers. The […]

Mickey Moniak Goes Deep Again on Tuesday, Viewed As Top Waiver-Wire Target

Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak launched his third home run of the season on Tuesday in a 5-1 win over the Houston Astros. Moniak now has three home runs in his last three games and is pushing to secure his everyday role with Colorado after posting an .824 OPS in 135 games last season. The […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/8/2026)

The pressure is on! My colleagues have been hitting these home run prop bets nearly every day, and I put up a goose egg my first time around. Today's MLB slate is stacked, with games spread across the afternoon and evening as most teams wrap up their first series of the week. Should we chase […]

Hot MLB Prospects to Watch for Fantasy Baseball - James Tibbs III, Kohl Drake, Henry Bolte, Joseph Dzierwa, Rodney Green Jr.

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Not only are we thrilled that Major League Baseball is back in full swing, but we're even more excited that the Minor League Baseball schedule is also underway. Monitoring the top fantasy baseball prospects who have turned heads thus far is imperative. The players listed here are coming off dominant weeks and […]