Anthony Volpe to Start a Rehab Assignment on Tuesday

The plan for now is for New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (shoulder) to start a minor-league rehab assignment on Tuesday with Double-A Somerset, according to Erik Boland of Newsday. Volpe damaged his left (non-throwing) labrum last May while diving for a ball at shortstop, and he managed to play through it while receiving occasional […]

Max Muncy Extends Hit Streak to Six Games, Can He Keep it Up?

Athletics infielder Max Muncy is on a roll in the early going of the 2026 season. The former first-rounder is riding a six-game hit streak and has hit safely in 10 of the 12 games he's played, producing a .319.333/.574 slash line, with seven extra-base hits (two home runs), five RBI, 11 runs scored, and […]

MLB DFS Picks for 4/10/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

Happy Friday, everyone. We have an awesome slate tonight with a ton of options both on the mound and at the plate. I do not expect rostership to congregate to one spot, so it truly is a play-whomever-you-want type of slate tonight. My model is over on a couple of spots today, so I'll focus […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 3)

The first two weeks of the major league season have flown by. We need to remember that fantasy baseball is a marathon, not a sprint, especially when it comes to the waiver wire. Don't put yourself in a situation where you don't have many moves or FAAB left near the end of the season. But […]

Weekend Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 2

The 2026 MLB season is already flying by, as we are already two weeks into it. At RotoBaller HQ, we have provided an updated waiver wire rankings list to help bolster your roster or even help your fantasy teams rebound after a rough start. We have updated weekend fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 2 […]

George Lombard Jr. Flashing Elite Upside in Minor Leagues

New York Yankees shortstop prospect George Lombard Jr. is looking quite comfortable at the Double-A level and is making a strong case to make his MLB debut later this season. The team's No. 1-ranked prospect, according to MLB.com (and No. 32 overall), has held a .476/.522/.952 line over his first five games with Double-A this […]

Kaelen Culpepper Gaining Value as Stash Candidate

Minnesota Twins infield prospect Kaelen Culpepper has enjoyed an impressive start to his time at the Triple-A level and is quickly climbing up the stash rankings. Through his first 11 contests at the top level of the Minnesota system, Culpepper has posted a .283/.365/.500 slash line with one double, three home runs, and a stolen […]

Jett Williams Remains Strong Stash Option Despite Slow Start at Triple-A

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jett Williams remains a worthy stash candidate in deeper formats despite falling short of the Opening Day roster and getting off to a slow start at Triple-A. Williams was traded to the Brewers in the offseason and was given a legitimate opportunity to break camp as a starting infielder. However, the […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 3 - Redraft Leagues (2026)

We're into the third week of the 2026 MLB season. As always, it's important to think about which hitting prospects to stash. Finding a young gem can bring more upside to your fantasy baseball teams. I've dug a bit deeper for this week's article once again, so if your league is more shallow, just add […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 3)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 3 of the 2026 MLB regular season. The focus of this article is to highlight players who could be on the verge of a breakout, citing current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average, isolated power (ISO), stolen bases, and more. […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 2)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 2 of the 2026 MLB season. As always, week one has had its fair share of interesting moments to start the season. The reality of cold starts for many hitters, coupled with covering your injury needs, leads you to an […]

5 Injured Players to Stash in Fantasy Baseball - Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 3 (2026)

As the current week of the fantasy baseball season draws down, it is time to get waiver claims in place. The Week 3 iteration of Five Injured Players To Stash is here to highlight a few options that are currently on the injured list but have potential to help your fantasy baseball team down the […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/10/2026)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our daily home run prop bets! After a slower Thursday slate, all 30 MLB teams are back on the diamonds this Friday, giving us plenty of strong options to consider as we hunt down some homers. Even without Coors Field or Sutter Health Park, there are a few good matchups and […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Mason Miller, Cam Smith, Jordan Walker, more

We return for another installment of my updated rest-of-season fantasy baseball top 300 ranks, where I trust we can all take a measured approach and not act like the first couple of weeks are gospel moving forward! Don't worry, there has been plenty of movement since we endured whatever that strange Opening Night Netflix thing […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Colt Emerson, Robby Snelling, Charlie Condon

Stahsing high-impact prospects can be the difference between winning and losing your fantasy league. Managers who got ahead of the curve and stashed Nolan McLean in the second half of 204 season were rewarded with high-level production over the final month. In this piece, we will spotlight three high-end prospects who are quickly approaching their […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 2 (2026)

With nearly two weeks of the MLB season in the books, we now have plenty of data to begin to take deeper dives at some of the early season breakout hitters. In this weekly column, we will continue to spotlight five hitters who have seen their fantasy value soar and determine if managers should look […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 2 (2026)

Welcome back to the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we continue Week 2 of the 2026 MLB season. Even though we're still extremely early in the season, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't be stashing injured players. They can make a major impact on your roster down the road. If you […]

MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 2)

With all the Opening Day festivities behind us, the fantasy baseball grind officially begins. Remember, the season is a marathon, and this week marks the start of a long adventure, one that will eventually have you stressing over the final out of a meaningless late-September game between two non-playoff teams. Luckily, this article is here […]

MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (4/10/26): 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 Friday, 4/10/26. 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 […]

Kevin McGonigle Taking a Seat Thursday

Detroit Tigers rookie infielder Kevin McGonigle is not in the team's starting lineup for Thursday's game in Minnesota against the division-rival Twins, according to MLB.com. It will be the first day off of the season for McGonigle, who has looked like a seasoned veteran in his first 12 games. McGonigle is hitting .292 (14-for-48) in […]

Aidan Miller Swinging a Bat, Still No Timetable for a Return

Philadelphia Phillies infield prospect Aidan Miller (back), who is on the seven-day injured list at Triple-A Lehigh Valley to begin the year, has started to swing a bat, but there remains no timetable for his return, per MLB.com. Miller, who is the Phillies' top prospect and No. 21 overall in baseball per MLB Pipeline, is […]

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 […]

Bobby Witt Jr. Working Through a Power Outage

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. is off to a slow start to the season by his lofty standards from the last few seasons. After hitting 20+ homers in each of his first four seasons with a career .357 wOBA, Witt has no homers and just a .298 wOBA in his first 12 games […]

Elly De La Cruz Remains a Strong Dual-Threat Producer

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz is coming off back-to-back seasons with 20+ homers and 30+ stolen bases, and he is well on his way to another big season of both power and speed. Through 12 games, he has three homers and three stolen bases, which puts him on pace for over 40 homers […]

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, […]

Gunnar Henderson Providing an Early-Season Power Surge

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson has gotten off to a fast start to the season, with four homers in his first 12 games. Henderson is hitting .245 (12-for-49) with three doubles, four homers, six walks, and a stolen base for a .394 wOBA and .306 ISO. Last year, his ISO was just .165 in 154 […]

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 […]