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MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (3/31/26): 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, 3/31/26. 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 […]
Anthony Volpe to Take Live Batting Practice Soon
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (shoulder) has been hitting off the Trajekt pitching machine and will advance to live batting practice soon, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. The Yankees put Volpe on the 10-day injured list to begin the 2026 campaign after he had surgery to fix the labrum in his left (non-throwing) […]
Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 1? (2026)
Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players. Should they drop, hold, or sell them in Week 1 (March 30 to April 5)? Each week, we will look at which players are struggling in fantasy baseball. These players could be a hitter in the midst of a slump, or a pitcher coming […]
Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 1
Draft season is over, and the long grind of a fantasy baseball season has begun. In addition to my waiver wire article every Friday, I'll once again be ranking and discussing the top-25 prospects to stash in redraft leagues each Monday here on RotoBaller. While several notable prospects like JJ Wetherholt, Kevin McGonigle, and Chase […]
Updated Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups (Hitters and Pitchers)
Opening Day is officially in the books, and the first few days of the MLB season have been action packed. Don't panic if your team underperformed the first week; there is still plenty of baseball to be played. There were some key injuries that popped up, such as Jackson Chourio landing on the injured list […]
Nick Mariano's Week 1 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)
All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. It's only been a few days of 2026 baseball, and yet it feels like we are surrounded by data points! Many of you are trying to grasp what's real and address identified weaknesses from draft day. So say we all, and that's why I'm […]
Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 1 - Redraft Leagues (2026)
The 2026 MLB season is finally here. Even though we just finished drafting, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't be proactive in improving your rosters. One way to do so is to find a prospect to stash on your team, especially if your league has an "NA" designation, which allows you to carry a minor […]
Five Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1 (2026)
Well, RotoBallers, it’s finally here. The 2026 Major League Baseball season is officially underway, bringing with it another year of the joys and frustrations of managing a fantasy baseball team (or teams). Now that drafts have come and gone, it is time to move to the next phase of roster management -- shopping the waiver […]
Points League Hitters: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1 (March 30 - April 5)
Welcome, RotoBallers, to our H2H points fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for hitters for Week 1 of the 2026 season. These fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups are for the week of March 30 - April 5, looking at players below ~50 percent rostered on ESPN or Yahoo points leagues. We'll be doing this points league […]
Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Rookies to Stash and Top Performers for Week 1 (2026)
Welcome to my first edition of the top prospect performers. Usually, we will look at three prospects performing exceptionally well in the minors who are worth knowing for fantasy purposes. However, with the season just starting, there's not a whole lot of data to go by just yet. Instead, for this first edition, we'll look […]
Willy Adames Moved to Leadoff Spot
San Francisco Giants shortstop Willy Adames has been moved to the leadoff spot for the Giants for Monday's series opener at Petco Park against the San Diego Padres and right-hander Walker Buehler, according to MLB.com. It's time for the Giants to shake up their batting order as they head into the second series of the […]
Jeremy Pena Off Again on Monday
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena will take another day off on Monday for the series opener against the visiting Boston Red Sox at Daikin Park, per MLB.com. Carlos Correa will shift over to shortstop again, with Isaac Paredes making the start at third base against Red Sox left-hander Ranger Suarez. Pena has started just two […]
Brewers Finalizing Eight-Year Deal for Cooper Pratt
The Milwaukee Brewers are on the verge of finalizing an eight-year deal for just more than $50 million with 21-year-old prized shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt, who had not played above Double-A until this year, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports. The deal will include two option years for roughly $15 million per season. […]
Wander Franco's Re-Trial in Dominican Republic Delayed Again
The re-trial of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, which was scheduled to start on Monday in the Dominican Republic, has been delayed again and is now set to take place from May 13 to 15, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Franco was found guilty of sexual abuse of a minor […]
MLB DFS Picks for 3/30/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings
Happy work week, Monday, everyone. It makes it a little easier to go back to work knowing we have baseball to come home to and watch. What better way to spend company time than reading some DFS picks and strategy? We have a 10-game slate on the docket tonight and are hitting the back end […]
MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (3/30/26): 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, 3/30/26. 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 […]
Konnor Griffin Sharp in First Look at Triple-A, Remains Must-Stash Candidate
Pittsburgh Pirates infield prospect Konnor Griffin looked very comfortable during his opening series at Triple-A Indianapolis and is quickly making his case to join the major league roster. Over his first three games at the top level of the minor leagues, Griffin went 5-for-10 with two doubles, one RBI, two stolen bases, and a 3:3 […]
MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (3/30/2026)
The first scoring period is in the books! Did you make any money off the previous RotoBaller articles, because some of our picks hit nicely in this first week? I profited from TWO days of Munetaka Murakami homer props, which was a solid beginning to the bankroll (spoiler alert - you'll find him in this […]
Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 1)
Welcome back to another season of fantasy baseball content here on RotoBaller. This is my fourth season with the RotoBaller family, and I'm excited to be back writing this waiver wire article every Friday, along with my Top 25 Prospects to Stash article on Mondays. Even though the season is only two days old, it's […]
FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 1 (March 30 - April 5)
Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Week 1 fantasy baseball FAAB waiver wire pickups for March 30th - April 5th. For anyone not familiar, this is a weekly series diving into the best fantasy baseball waiver wire targets each week for leagues that use FAAB (free agent acquisition budget) and our recommended dollar bid amounts for waivers. […]
Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 2 (March 30 - April 5)
Week One was a truncated one with only three or four games for most of your fantasy players. I'm going to pretend like we have enough data to know who will have a big year after only one series, but we've seen enough to anticipate the lineup trends and matchups for each team this coming […]
Week 1 Waiver Wire Pickups - RotoBaller Staff Fantasy Baseball Roundtable
With the first week of the MLB season in the books, it's time to look to the waiver wire. In this piece, we will spotlight the top hitters, pitchers, and closers to pick up as suggested by our RotoBaller MLB staff. This week, we saw a top prospect emerge as a potential league-winner in Queens, […]
Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 1 Fantasy Baseball (2026)
The first week of the 2026 season is in the books, and it's already time to look at the waiver wire. Even though it is early in the season, last season we saw Tyler Soderstrom and Ben Rice emerge as early-year waiver-wire targets and become lineup staples all summer. In this piece, we will highlight […]
CJ Abrams is Returning on Sunday
Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams (personal) is back in the lineup ahead of Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs. Abrams was away from the team for Saturday's game due to a death in the family. Nasim Nunez filled in at shortstop for that game, but will move over to second base on Sunday. Abrams will […]
Jeremy Pena Back in Lineup for Series Finale
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena is back in the starting lineup for the team's series finale on Sunday against the division-rival Los Angeles Angels, batting out of the leadoff spot against right-hander Jack Kochanowicz. Pena did not play in the Opening Day loss on Thursday while recovering from a fractured finger that he suffered earlier […]
MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (3/29/2026)
Welcome back, RotoBallers! Thank heavens baseball is back; it was too long without it, and now we are in full swing. Opening Day went well for me, and I hope I can continue to capitalize on some great spots throughout the league. We are getting into teams' third and fourth pitchers, which is where we […]
J.P. Crawford Could Return From Shoulder Injury Soon
Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (shoulder) went through a light workout under the eye of infield coach Perry Hill and the team's athletic training staff before the game on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians, according to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com. Crawford is scheduled to remain with the team through the weekend, and if all goes […]
JJ Wetherholt Hits Walk-Off Single Against Tampa
St. Louis Cardinals infielder JJ Wetherholt came up clutch for his team during Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Wetherholt blasted his first career home run on Thursday and had more fun in his second career game. It was mostly a quiet game for the rookie infielder until he came up to the plate […]
Kevin McGonigle Starting at Shortstop on Saturday
Detroit Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle is making his first career start at shortstop on Saturday. The rookie infielder played the first two games of his career at third base. Now, McGonigle will shift over to shortstop and bat sixth versus right-hander Randy Vasquez on Saturday. McGonigle is 5-for-8 with four RBI and a walk during […]
Jeremy Pena Resting on Saturday
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena is getting the day off on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels at Daikin Park, according to MLB.com. Pena did not start on Opening Day on Thursday due to a fractured finger that he suffered earlier this spring while preparing for the World Baseball Classic, but he made his 2026 […]
