Across 29 innings (32 games) in 2026, Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald has recorded a 2-4 record with a 4.03 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, 33 strikeouts, and 18 saves. With an average fastball velocity of 91.3 miles per hour, Sewald no longer profiles as a prototypical high-end closer. However, he's struck out 29.2% of the batters […]

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt got a chance to prove what he can do in the major leagues this season. He recorded eight RBI and stole five bases, but did not hit a homer in 112 major league at-bats this season and was recently sent down to Triple-A Reno. Waldschmidt has shown a consistent […]

What better way to look toward the second half of the year than with another installment of my rest-of-season closer ranks and waiver wire recommendations? This piece supplies my updated fantasy baseball closers rankings for Week 14 of 2026 to give you tiered closers ranks and several key relievers to add across all league types. […]

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 […]

The best part of fantasy baseball, in my opinion, is that the season is long and we get to evaluate (and re-evaluate) players at various stages of the season. Players who are consistently good throughout the year are rostered all year, but there are always others who emerge to provide fantasy value after slow starts. […]

Hey RotoBallers, the weekend is here, and the All-Star break is quickly approaching. We are back with another waiver wire column and return with our weekend fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 13 -- June 22  through June 28. We prioritize which hitters and pitchers to add off the waiver wire for leagues that allow […]

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our updated Cut List Rankings for fantasy baseball in Week 13 of the 2026 MLB season. In this weekly column, we will take a look at some of the most dropped players across Yahoo leagues and determine if it's time to let go or continue to hold. This week, we will […]

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 14 of the 2026 MLB regular season. The focus of this column is to highlight players who could be breaking out, taking a look at current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average, isolated power (ISO), stolen bases, and more. Last […]

We have a massive 13-game Friday night MLB DFS slate on our hands. I love tonight's slate because there are no obvious stakes or arms to click tonight. There will be plenty of options to go around tonight, so it is a slate where we want to make sure we pay attention to ownership and... […]

Over the past month, managers have seen the importance of stashing prospects in real time as players like Gage Jump and Cole Carrigg have flashed high-end fantasy upside in their first taste of the major leagues. Below, we will look at two of the top hitting prospects at the Triple-A level and an emerging pitching prospect who has begun to […]

The keystone (or second base) has been occupied by some of the most elite defenders in the game's history. Below, we will look to name every MLB team's greatest second baseman of all time. Read ahead as we highlight the greatest second baseman of all time for all 30 MLB teams. Let's dive in!Featured Promo: […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Thursday that they transferred right-hander Ryne Nelson (elbow) to the 60-day injured list with a strained right elbow. The D-backs initially placed Nelson on the 15-day IL last Friday with a flexor strain in his right elbow, and now he won't be eligible to return to Arizona's starting rotation until […]

Across 329 plate appearances in 2026, Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is hitting .279/.365/.537 with 13 home runs, 42 RBI, 48 runs scored, and nine stolen bases. The 25-year-old's relative lack of aggression on the basepaths is a bit surprising considering he stole 32 bases in 143 games last season. However, Carroll's production looks elite, […]

Welcome back to our updated fantasy baseball trade value chart for Week 13 of the 2026 MLB season. In this article, you'll find our updated trade rankings with several top buy-low and sell-high options, including Zack Gelof, Edwin Diaz, Logan Henderson, and more. Every week of the MLB season brings new opportunities to buy-low or […]

Well, it was a slow week for prospect promotions last week, with only a handful of smaller promotions happening since the Cooper Pratt promotion a little over a week ago. It still feels like several big names are on the cusp of their Major League debuts, though, so there are still plenty of notable names […]

Welcome back to our weekly starting pitcher rankings for Week 13, where we rank the top starting pitchers in fantasy baseball. This FSWA-award-winning Best Baseball Series is updated weekly with the "Top 101 Starting Pitchers" from Nick Mariano. His Weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks look to assist you to the top spot as well. These […]

We are halfway through Week 13 of the fantasy baseball season, and the All-Star break is quickly approaching. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire advice and return with more waiver wire advice. Today, we review our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 13— June 22 through June 28 to help […]

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt's four-game hit streak since being sent back to Triple-A came to an end on Sunday, but that hasn't stopped him from getting on base. The D-backs' top-ranked prospect went 0-for-4 over his last two games, but still reached base five times thanks to his ability to draw walks. Since […]

Finding high-end prospects on the waiver wire ahead of their call-up can not only save managers part of their FAAB budgets but also give them a potential high-impact asset. In this piece, we will look at seven prospects who could be on the verge of joining their respective MLB rosters in the near future. Should […]

Good morning, baseball fans and sports bettors! Welcome back to another full MLB slate betting breakdown, and buckle up, because this is the biggest MLB card that I have put out in this article this year! If you're reading this, I'll assume you also bet on baseball regularly. Today's picks will all be using the […]

We have a massive slate tonight with ten games on FanDuel and seven games on DraftKings. I never get why the sites can't post the same slates, but we will do our best to navigate both slates tonight. There's a particular game stack I am in love with tonight, so let's get into it. If... […]

Welcome back, RotoBallers! It's going to be another wild Wednesday in Major League Baseball with all 30 teams in action in 16 games on the scoreboard. The Cubs and Mets have a doubleheader after getting rained out on Monday, and every team in the league has at least one game on the schedule. There are... […]

Managers who are monitoring emerging players can find a potential lottery ticket on the waiver wire. Those who opted to stash Bryan Baker and Jacob Latz before they claimed the ninth-inning role on their teams secured a top-10 RP for the remainder of the season at a low cost. Below, we will spotlight seven high-leverage […]

Through the opening months of the 2026 regular season, managers have seen many high-end prospects earn the call and immediately put themselves on the fantasy radar like Henry Bolte, Cole Carrigg, and Gage Jump. Below, we will look at three of the top prospects in the sport who are all showcasing high-end talent at the […]

Arizona Diamondbacks left-handed pitching prospect Mitch Bratt has joined the club's taxi squad and is expected to be activated to make his major-league debut against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. The 22-year-old is ranked as the No. 14 prospect in Arizona's system by MLB Pipeline. Bratt has gone 1-1 with a 2.84 ERA, 0.95 […]

Welcome back, RotoBallers, for more waiver wire advice. Amazingly, Week 13 is already here, and July is around the corner. Injuries continue to pile up as the Orioles placed catcher Adley Rutschman on the 7-day IL concussion list, while the Diamondbacks placed infielder/outfielder Jordan Lawlar on the 10-day injured list. Today, we list the top […]

We have a nine-game slate on tap for us this Tuesday. Tonight's slate is tough on pitching, as there is truly only one option I trust tonight. With that being said, there are a ton of spots for bats and plenty of stacks that look incredible. Let's dig in and figure out what stacks to... […]

The hot corner (or third base) has been home to some of the greatest defenders and hitters in the game's history. In this ranking, we will look to name the greatest third baseman from each of the 30 MLB teams of all time. Read ahead as we highlight the greatest third baseman of all time […]

Targeting high-end prospects ahead of their call-up will not only save you a large portion of your FAAB budget but also provide you with a potential league-winning lottery ticket. Below, we will spotlight three sneaky prospects who have begun to see their fantasy value increase and are quickly emerging as top stash candidates. Should fantasy […]

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt was recently demoted to Triple-A Reno after his first look at the major leagues. Even though his redraft value took a major hit, Waldschmidt has looked quite comfortable in his return to Triple-A and could push for an early call-up back to Arizona. Since returning to Reno, Waldschmidt has […]