Seattle Mariners rookie infielder Colt Emerson (back) is starting at shortstop and will bat ninth for Seattle in Thursday's series finale against the hosting Baltimore Orioles and right-hander Kyle Bradish at Camden Yards, according to MLB.com. Emerson didn't play in any of the last three games due to a bout with back spasms, but he's […]

Across 212 plate appearances in 2026, Texas Rangers utility man Ezequiel Duran is hitting .292/.346/.453 with four home runs, 35 RBI, 27 runs scored, and five stolen bases. The 27-year-old is outperforming his underlying metrics at the plate, as he's benefitted from a .375 batting average on balls in play despite posting an underwhelming 38.9% […]

 Hey RotoBallers, we are already halfway through Week 11 and will soon be at the midpoint of June. We rank the top 100 hitters and pitchers to prioritize in our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 11— June 8 through June 14 to help fantasy managers in leagues that allow daily moves. Find out […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our Bargain Basement Hitters. Another week of MLB action is in the books, which means it's time to do a deep dive into the waiver wire and determine if these hot hitters can continue their success. This week, we will look at a veteran bat on the Yankees who […]

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 11 of the 2026 MLB season. This week, we hit the first days of June. Have you done your mental calculus on your fantasy teams? But by now, you should know where your team is strong and where you may […]

As Forrest Gump almost certainly would have said if he played fantasy baseball, prospects are like a box of chocolates; you never know which one is about to become a league winner. While that may be true, a prospect stepping into a solidified starting role is usually worth the gamble. This week, we’ll highlight three […]

Hello again, RotoBallers! Now that we have reached the halfway point of the week, it is time to start shopping the fantasy baseball waiver wire. Whether you play in a league that allows daily transactions, or you want a sneak preview for the weekend waiver run, the mid-week edition of Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for […]

The Chicago Cubs have had some of the greatest players in the game's history wear their jersey. While some of these players were part of their 2016 World Series roster. Some have already been inducted into the Hall of Fame and are regarded as among the greatest players in sports history. Let's attempt to build […]

Every season, fantasy managers see top prospects earn the call and emerge as top fantasy assets. So far, players like Gage Jump, Payton Tolle, and Colt Emerson have all flashed high upside after moving up to the big leagues. Below, we will look at three of the top hitting prospects at the Triple-A level and […]

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (elbow) made throws from as far as 90 feet on Wednesday and "felt fine," per DK Pittsburgh Sports. The young shortstop has been on the 10-day injured list since late May due to a flexor strain in his right elbow. Across 208 plate appearances before the injury, Griffin hit .270/.327/.402 […]

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (hamstring) took part in infield drills for the second straight day on Wednesday and is scheduled for an MRI on Friday, per C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic. The 24-year-old was placed on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain on June 1, but he appears to […]

Seattle Mariners rookie infielder Cole Emerson (back) remains out of the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles due to back spasms, but he took swings in the cages and is feeling a little bit better, according to Adam Jude of The Seattle Times. Emerson is expected to avoid a stint on the injured […]

San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames (lower body) is sitting out for just the second time all year on Wednesday against the Washington Nationals due to some lower-body pain that he felt on Tuesday, manager Tony Vitello told John Shea of The San Francisco Standard. When asked for a specific area of pain, Vitello said, […]

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Cooper Pratt has continued his hot surge at the plate at Triple-A Nashville and is now firmly on the stash radar. Over his last 14 games of action with the top club in the Brewers system, Pratt has posted an elite .333/.410/.481 line with an .891 OPS. During this stretch, Pratt […]

Every season, fantasy managers see closers slowly climb the high-leverage ladder on their roster and emerge as top saves sources. This season has been no different as Jacob Latz, Bryan Baker, and Louie Varland have claimed the ninth-inning roles on their team, despite beginning the season in a low-leverage spot. Below, we will spotlight seven […]

Every season, fantasy managers see high-end prospects earn the call and emerge as must-start options. This past week, prospect pitcher Gage Jump turned in his most dominant outing and is quickly putting himself on the fantasy radar. In this piece, we will look at six prospects knocking on the MLB door who could be worth […]

It was a slower week on the prospect front last week, with only a couple of notable prospect promotions. Edwin Arroyo finally got the call to Cincinnati after excelling in Triple-A, and LuJames Groover got the call in Arizona. We also saw Spencer Jones recalled after Aaron Judge landed on the IL. It looks like […]

Building a championship roster in fantasy baseball means finding potential breakouts and resurgences. These are either hitters who have taken their games to the next level or veterans who have gotten back on track. In this column, we're focusing on five hitters who fit this criteria. Each of the hitters on this list has been […]

We're in the thick of things both in the MLB world and the fantasy baseball world. Things continue to get clear with who's who every week, but that won't stop me from bringing you another edition of Fantasy Baseball Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs. The next big thing could be sitting there on the waiver […]

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Get ready for another jam-packed midweek day of baseball this Wednesday! The scoreboard starts with four getaway games this afternoon, setting up a full slate of 11 games under the lights. With the warm weather of summer, some great home run environments are regularly in play at this point of the year, […]

We have ourselves a pretty big main slate for Wednesday night. There are seven games on the docket tonight on DraftKings and 11 on FanDuel. Once again, we have a slate where there is a ton of game theory involved, as we have two extreme-hitting parks in play tonight in Coors and Vegas. We also […]

Targeting high-impact prospects ahead of their MLB promotion can provide managers with a potential league-winning lottery ticket. Below, we will check in on three of the top prospects at the Triple-A level, including two of the top hitting prospects in the entire sport. Should fantasy managers stash these high-end prospects? Let's dive in!Featured Promo: Save […]

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (calf) is set to go through full baseball activities during his team's homestand this week, per Chelsea Janes of SNY. Lindor is working his way back from a calf strain that has sidelined him since late April. The superstar shortstop got off to a rough start to the year […]

Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz said that infielder Colson Montgomery (back) is getting an extra day off on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves to recover from some back tightness that he's been dealing with, according to James Fegan of Sox Machine. Luisangel Acuna made the start at the 6 for the Pale Hose […]

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin (elbow) said the plan is for him to start throwing again on Wednesday, according to Pirates reporter Jason Mackey. Griffin is currently on the 10-day injured list due to a flexor strain in his right elbow, with no timetable for a return, but it's good news that he's already […]

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the visiting Texas Rangers and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, starting at shortstop and batting second, according to MLB.com. Witt was pulled from Sunday's game prematurely with soreness in his right knee, but after an off day on Monday, […]

Seattle Mariners rookie infielder Colt Emerson (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Game 2 of the series against the hosting Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards on Tuesday, according to MLB.com. Infielder Cole Young will make another start at the 6 and will bat eighth against Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers. Emerson will miss a […]

Boston Red Sox shortstop prospect Franklin Arias has cooled recently after a strong start to his 2025 campaign at Double-A Portland, going 3-for-24 (.125) over his last seven games. Despite the slowdown, Boston's top-ranked prospect recorded a 4:4 BB:K during that stretch, which was good for a better-than-average 13.8 percent walk and strikeout rate, so […]

Minnesota Twins infield prospect Kaelen Culpepper could be ticketed for a major league debut in the very near future after his recent run of success at Triple-A. The Twins' second-ranked prospect's 12-game hit streak came to an end this past Saturday after an 0-for-4 at the plate (though he managed to get on base once […]

Milwaukee Brewers infield/outfield prospect Jett Williams continues to scuffle at Triple-A Nashville, going just 7-for-56 (.125) over his last 14 games for the Sounds, which includes just one extra-base hit (a triple) and one steal. It has dampened his prospects for a big league debut in the near future, but if he can turn it […]