CJ Abrams has Grand Night, Continues to Hit the Ball Hard

Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams has been punishing baseballs this year, and that continued in the team's 15-2 blowout win over the visiting Minnesota Twins. Abrams went 3-for-5 at the plate with a grand slam, two doubles, five RBI, and two runs scored to boost his season average to .299 and his OPS to .960. […]

5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 6

With another week of MLB action in the books, it's time to do another deep dive into the waiver wire and look at five bargain hitters who are enjoying hot surges who could be worth picking up. This week, we will look at several former top prospects, including an infielder in Minnesota who may finally […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Kazuma Okamoto, Matt Olson, Jesus Luzardo, more

The month of May is off and running, so let's catch up with the latest weekly update to my rest-of-season fantasy baseball top 300 ranks. There has never been a week in my history of doing this exercise where I've said, "Gee, almost nothing has changed!" Patience can be a virtue, but there remain many, […]

Jose Caballero Sitting With an Elbow Injury

New York Yankees infielder Jose Caballero (elbow) will take a seat for Thursday's series finale against the visiting Texas Rangers in the Bronx, per MLB.com. Caballero will be given the day off after he was hit by a pitch on his left elbow in Wednesday's game. Max Schuemann is starting at shortstop and will bat […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/7/2026)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have a decent-sized Thursday slate as 20 of the 30 teams are in play today, with baseball going on all day starting very early in the AM if you are on the West Coast like me. I like having baseball on all day; it makes the day go by much faster, […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 6)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 6 of the 2026 MLB season. We are seeing FAAB budgets be strained each week, and many folks have already overspent their budgets in five scant weeks. I feel your pain and want to help, and that is why this […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Emmanuel Rodriguez, Hagen Smith, Spencer Jones

Stashing high-end prospects can provide your fantasy team with some unexpected upside. So far in the opening month of the 2026 campaign, high-end prospects like Noah Schultz and Payton Tolle have showcased elite upside on a per-start basis and are emerging as potential must-start pitchers. In this piece, we will look at three prospects who […]

MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (5/7/26): 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 Thursday, 5/7/26. 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 […]

Carlos Correa to Have Season-Ending Ankle Surgery

Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa (ankle) will have surgery on his left ankle and will miss the rest of the 2026 season, a team source told Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. It's a devastating injury blow for the struggling Astros, who are already without shortstop Jeremy Pena (hamstring). The 31-year-old Puerto Rican veteran injured his ankle […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 6

Welcome back for more fantasy baseball waiver wire advice for Week 6. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with another edition of our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 6 — May 4 through May 10 — to help fantasy managers in daily leagues. This list covers the top 100 hitters and pitchers to […]

MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 6)

We say this every year, but it feels like there have been more injuries, promotions, and coaching changes than ever to start this MLB season. With all that turnover, more prospects are getting called up, so it’s important to stay familiar with standout minor leaguers to gain an edge over your league-mates. There are few […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results For Week 6

Welcome back to another edition of Fantasy Baseball Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs. As we slide into May we've started to get a good grip on who's going to be a threat this season. Early season breakouts are always great to see, but our goal is to identify fool's gold so that you don't bank […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 6

Last week, we were treated to three notable prospect promotions. Not only did Trey Yesavage get recalled from his rehab assignment, but we also saw the major league debuts for Elmer Rodriguez and Travis Bazzana. Fast forward to this week, and we already have two promotions in the works. Bryce Eldridge is getting the call […]

Buy Low, Sell High Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice for Week 6 (2026)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly buy/sell fantasy baseball trades advice article for Week 6 of the 2026 season, highlighting the best players to trade for and trade away. If you are new to this weekly series, we dive into the best players to buy-low and sell-high each week of the fantasy baseball season.  For this […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospect Sleepers, Breakouts, Risers: Week 6

Welcome back to the Week 6 edition of our Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospects Report for the 2026 MLB season, looking at dynasty prospect risers and fallers! Today, we'll take a look at some hot prospects in the minors, including Mike Sirota, Robby Snelling, Cole Carrigg, HErick Hernandez, and Caleb Bonemer. Can you believe we're already […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 6 (2026)

Welcome to our Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series, heading into Week 6 of the 2026 MLB season. We're still relatively early in the season, but it's always a good idea to look for players to stash to help your rosters, as long as you have room. These players can make a major impact on […]

Carlos Correa Expected to Miss Significant Time With Ankle Injury

Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa (ankle) suffered a significant injury to his left ankle during pre-game batting practice on Tuesday and could be out for weeks or months while he recovers, a source told Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Correa is scheduled to meet with a foot specialist on Wednesday morning, but the expectation is that […]

A.J. Ewing Emerging as Elite Stash Option in Week 6

New York Mets infield/outfield prospect A.J. Ewing has emerged as an elite stash option in Week 6 of the fantasy baseball season. Ewing is currently ranked as the No. 85 overall prospect in the sport and the No. 3-ranked prospect in the Mets system, according to MLB.com. He began the 2026 campaign with Double-A Binghamton, […]

Kaelen Culpepper Climbing Stash Rankings Amid Hot Stretch at Triple-A

Minnesota Twins infield prospect Kaelen Culpepper has continued to climb the stash rankings among hitting prospects as he nears his MLB debut. The No. 2-ranked prospect in the system, according to MLB.com, began the 2026 campaign with Triple-A St. Paul, putting him just one stop away from the big leagues. Through 29 total games, Culpepper […]

MLB DFS Picks for 5/6/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

Tonight we have a nine-game slate that does not include Sutter Health Park, or a wind game at Wrigley Field. Outside of Coors Field, where there is awful hitting weather, there are no chalk spots. These are the types of slates where ownership will be distributed across different avenues, and we need to take some […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - James Tibbs III, Kaelen Culpepper, Henry Bolte

Managers looking for an edge in their fantasy baseball league should consider stashing prospects who are on the verge of earning the call to the big leagues. Those who stashed Noah Schutlz may have acquired a potential must-start starting pitcher for the remainder of the season. In this piece, we will look at three prospects […]

MLB DFS Picks & Model Projections (5/6/26): 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 Wednesday, 5/6/26. 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 […]

Carlos Correa Scratched on Tuesday With Ankle Injury

The Houston Astros scratched infielder Carlos Correa (ankle) from the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers due to a left-ankle injury, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Nick Allen was activated from the 10-day injured list and made the start at the 6 for Houston, with Braden Shewmake starting at […]

Jett Williams Finding a Groove at the Plate, Ready for MLB Debut?

Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jett Williams has found his stride at the plate lately, going 13-for-37 with four extra-base hits and three steals over his last 10 games. Traded from the Mets to the Brewers over the offseason, Williams got off to a slow start with his new team, but he seems to have turned […]

Kaelen Culpepper a Top Prospect to Stash Amid Power Surge?

Minnesota Twins shortstop prospect Kaelen Culpepper has displayed impressive power lately, putting him on the fantasy radar as an intriguing minor leaguer to stash ahead of his anticipated MLB debut. Culpepper owns a modest .246/.336/.447 slash line with six homers, six steals, and 100 wRC+ in Triple-A this year, but lately he's been on a […]

Mookie Betts Cleared to Face Live Pitching, Rehab Assignment Not Far Off

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that shortstop Mookie Betts (oblique) will face live pitching on Thursday, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. If that goes well, Betts could start a minor-league rehab assignment "soon." Betts has been on the 10-day injured list since April 5 with a right-oblique strain, but he could […]

Rockies-Mets Game Postponed Due to Inclement Weather

The Colorado Rockies-New York Mets game on Tuesday in Denver has been postponed due to inclement weather and will be made up on Thursday, May 7. Fantasy managers will obviously want to remove any players from these two teams that you may have had in your starting lineups for Tuesday's slate of games. Right-hander Michael […]

MLB DFS Picks for 5/5/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

We have a fun Tuesday night slate tonight. There are several spots with great hitting conditions, including Coors Field in elevation, Yankee Stadium with the wind blowing out, and Chase Field with the roof open. There are plenty of aces and value on the bump tonight as well, which gives us an edge to fade […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Thomas White, A.J. Ewing, Bryce Eldridge

Finding high-upside prospects on the waiver wire can not only provide your fantasy team with a higher ceiling, but also save your FAAB budget throughout the lengthy season. So far, managers have already seen many top prospects earn the call, such as Noah Schultz and Payton Tolle, and those who stash them as a result […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Robby Snelling, Ryan Waldschmidt, Jonah Tong

Targeting and stashing high-end prospects can provide your fantasy baseball roster with a much-needed spark in the second half of the season. Last summer, Nolan McLean was one of the late promotions that emerged as a legit league winner. In this piece, we will look at three prospects who could provide similar upside in the […]