Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies, and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important […]

Targeting an emerging reliever before they eventually claim the ninth-inning role can provide a massive boost to your fantasy team, especially if you are in need of saves. Below, we will take a look at six high-leverage relievers who have begun to see their fantasy value increase over the past week of MLB action. Let's […]

Hello, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another edition of our 7 Must-Adds ahead of Week 21 of the fantasy baseball season. While many top prospects earned the call last week, we have yet another to highlight in this edition, and also take a look at two emerging high-leverage options. This week, we will take a look at […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another staff roundtable ahead of Week 21 of the fantasy season. As always, we will spotlight our top waiver wire targets from members of our fantasy baseball staff, including Andy Smith, Kevin Larson, and Marty Tallman. In this week's edition, we will spotlight several recent prospect call-ups, including a rising star in […]

Stashing top prospects ahead of their MLB call-up will not only save you some crucial FAAB dollars but also provide a massive boost to your fantasy lineup if they waste little time making an impact in the big leagues. In this piece, we will look at 11 prospects who could be on the verge of […]

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our Week 21 fantasy baseball FAAB waiver wire pickups for August 17 - August 23. I'm covering for Joey over the next couple of weeks and am hoping to bring you the same level of analysis he has this summer. For those new to this weekly series, we dive into the […]

Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (knee) was pulled from Friday's game early against the Atlanta Braves with soreness in his left knee, the team announced. Marte appeared to injure himself on defense in the bottom of the first inning and was pulled in the second inning. Ildemaro Vargas moved from first base to second […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks are currently using a closer-by-committee in the desert that involves left-hander Brandyn Garcia and right-handers Kevin Ginkel and Juan Morillo. Although Garcia's last save came on July 31, his three saves on the season currently lead the D-backs' bullpen, and he's been sharp in his second season in the big leagues with […]

The weekend is here as Week 20 of the MLB season will be in the books. With a month and a half left in the baseball season, there is still time to strengthen your roster for that fantasy baseball championship run. At RotoBaller HQ, we have updated our weekend fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week […]

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 21 of the 2026 MLB regular season. The goal of this article is to highlight players who could be getting hot, review current active hitting streaks, and look at recent leaders in batting average, isolated power (ISO), stolen bases, and more. This week we'll […]

The trade deadline came and went, and now we sprint through August. This column brings you my updated fantasy baseball closer rankings for Week 21 of 2026, with tiered closer rankings and relievers to add across all league types. Andy Smith is filling in for Nick Mariano for the rankings, while I (Mike Carter) will continue […]

During the 2026 campaign, fantasy managers have seen many high-end prospects not only earn the call to the majors, but also make a high impact on the fantasy side of the game. In this piece, we will check in on three of the hottest-hitting prospects in the sport and determine if they are still worthy […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our updated Cut List Rankings for Week 20 of the fantasy baseball season. With the season quickly entering the final stretch, managers are running out of time to improve their roster. This week, we will look at several players who recently hit the injured list to determine whether they are worthy candidates to […]

Howdy, RotoBallers, and welcome to the latest installment of the mid-week Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for fantasy baseball. At this point of the season, we are past the trade deadline in most fantasy leagues. That means finding fresh talent on the wire to give your team a boost is more important than ever. This week, […]

Stashing high-impact prospects ahead of their impending promotion can provide you with potential league-winners. This past week, managers saw two top prospects earn the call and immediately make an impact, such as Max Clark and George Lombard Jr. In this piece, we will spotlight eight prospects on the verge of earning the call to the […]

With the trade deadline behind us, fantasy managers have begun to see several bullpens shift due to the recent acquisition of a new high-leverage option. Below, we will take a look at some high-leverage relievers who have seen their fantasy value increase over the past week of action. Let's dive in!   Kevin Ginkel, Arizona […]

It's been a really exciting last two weeks for prospect promotions, starting with Max Clark debuting on the last day of July. Since then, we've also seen George Lombard Jr., Kaelen Culpepper, Angel Genao, and Hagen Smith debut, among others. I don't believe this wave is done, either, as the threshold for teams to call […]

Throughout the campaign, many high-end prospects have earned the call to the majors and are emerging as must-start options like Carson Benge, Payton Tolle, and Konnor Griffin, before his serious injury. In this piece, we will spotlight three prospects who are not only top stash targets, but are quickly approaching their MLB debuts. Should fantasy […]

Amazingly, we are already halfway through August and Week 20. There is about a month and a half left in the season, giving us plenty of time to make that final push. At RotoBaller HQ, we return with more waiver wire advice with our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 20—August 10 through August […]

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (knee) is starting at the 6 and batting leadoff on Wednesday in the series finale against the division-rival Colorado Rockies and right-hander Ryan Feltner, per MLB.com. Perdomo dealt with knee soreness in Monday's series opener against the Rockies and was held out as a precaution on Tuesday, but he's back […]

We're in the sprint to the finish line now, and finding saves, ratio controls, and strikeouts are vitally important to your team. And we have several bullpens that are in turmoil due to ineffectiveness and injury to key players. Several situations could shake out in the next couple of days; we hypothesize here as to […]

Stashing some of the game's top prospects ahead of their MLB debuts can not only save a fantasy manager some crucial FAAB dollars, but also provide them with a lottery ticket. In this piece, we will check in on three of the game's top-hitting prospects (all at the Triple-A level) and determine whether they are […]

It's time again for my "Hump Day" MLB bets for the best sports prediction market out there - Novig! It's a wonderful Wednesday, and one reason why is that it's my Mom's birthday. I can't be with my mom today, but if she's reading this, then I hope she has a fantastic day and knows […]

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (knee) will sit out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the division-rival Colorado Rockies after being pulled from Monday's series opener with soreness in his left knee, according to MLB.com. Ildemaro Vargas will start at the 6 in Arizona and will hit eighth against Rockies right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano. […]

Across 50 innings (53 games) in 2026, Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Kevin Ginkel has recorded a 3.60 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 47 strikeouts, and 11 holds. The 32-year-old has largely been deployed in a setup role this season. However, the Diamondbacks recently designated veteran right-hander Paul Sewald for assignment. Sewald had been the team's closer for most […]

The first week of August is in the books as the 2026 MLB season continues to roll. With a month and a half left in the season, there is still time to secure a category or make a playoff push. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver advice to help strengthen your rosters […]

During the opening months of the 2026 season, managers have seen many top prospects earn the call to the bigs and make an immediate impact, like Payton Tolle and Carson Benge, and even more recently, like Max Clark. Below, we will look at two pitching prospects whose redraft value has begun to increase, as well […]

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Bryce Elder got absolutely destroyed, which blew up my lineups. Had a little too much faith in the fact that he was going to keep the momentum; he immediately got smoked for six runs in the first inning. That being said, it is time to rebound, as we have a slightly bigger... […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced that shortstop Geraldo Perdomo (knee) exited Monday night's game early against the division-rival Colorado Rockies with soreness in his left knee. Before leaving, Perdomo went 0-for-2 at the plate as the leadoff man with a walk and a run scored. He was replaced at the 6 in Arizona by Ildemaro Vargas […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks designated veteran right-handed reliever Paul Sewald for assignment on Monday, according to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports. Sewald started the year strong by converting 17 of his 18 save opportunities while striking out 29 and walking just seven in 26 1/3 innings pitched in his first 29 relief outings, but he fell […]