Jordan Lawlar Holding Sneaky Stash Value Ahead of Impending Return?

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder/outfielder Jordan Lawlar (wrist) remains an intriguing waiver-wire option for managers in deeper leagues with injured-list flexibility. Before being sidelined, Lawlar hit .333 with one home run, two RBI, three runs scored, one stolen base, a .400 on-base percentage, and a .556 slugging percentage across 18 at-bats (six games). Lawlar saw his fantasy […]

9 Closer Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates: Relief Pitcher Targets For Saves (Week 11)

Summer is fully upon us now, and the perpetual search for closers and relief pitchers who can help your rosters continues unabated. Here are some relievers who might be under the radar now, but could be making waves soon. The key caveat here is that none of these pitchers are pure closers. Some are in […]

Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 11 (Hitters and Pitchers)

Amazingly, Week 11 is already here! Injuries continue to pile up as players such as Elly De La Cruz, Jorge Soler, and Austin Wells were placed on the injured list. At RotoBaller HQ, we return with more waiver wire advice to improve your roster or find an injury replacement with our fantasy baseball waiver wire […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 11

It was a slower week on the prospect front last week, with only a couple of notable prospect promotions. Edwin Arroyo finally got the call to Cincinnati after excelling in Triple-A, and LuJames Groover got the call in Arizona. We also saw Spencer Jones recalled after Aaron Judge landed on the IL. It looks like […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Willy Adames, Reid Detmers, Sal Stewart, More

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 11 of the 2026 season! Today, I'll check in on players like Willy Adames, Reid Detmers, Sal Stewart, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component of a successful season, and RotoBaller […]

5 Impressive Fantasy Baseball Breakout Pitchers - Walbert Urena, Gage Jump, Troy Melton, Brandon Young, Hunter Dobbins

There are plenty of starting pitchers who continue to break out right in front of our eyes. Ben Brown is throwing the ball better than he ever has, Peter Lambert is finally showing his full potential after a few rough seasons to start his career, and Michael Soroka is back to his rookie-year form following […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 11? (2026)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players who are currently struggling and not performing well as of Week 11 (June 8 to June 14). Should fantasy baseball managers drop, hold, or sell these well-known players? In this week's edition, we will dive into the biggest fallers in fantasy baseball leagues. These […]

Keith Eyster's MLB Strikeout Prop Bets Today: Best Pitcher K Props (6/9/2026)

We have a loaded MLB slate on tap, with elite hitting conditions in Coors Field and Las Vegas. Additionally, there are multiple high-upside pitching options for us to consider, as well as a group of underperformers. I'll offer up a few of my top picks here today, but you'll need to grab a premium pass […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Joshua Baez, Abimelec Ortiz, Carlos Lagrange

Through the early going, fantasy managers have seen many high-impact prospects earn the call and make an impact, such as A.J. Ewing, Henry Bolte, and Ryan Waldschmidt. Below, we will look at two hitting prospects showcasing high upside at Triple-A and a pitcher who could be on the verge of a promotion since a change […]

Every MLB Team's Greatest Defensive Player of All Time - One Pick From All 30 Teams

Many of the sport's greatest players are credited with their ability to make an impact on the defensive side of the game, and today, we will look to name every team's greatest defensive player of all time. While some MLB teams have very clear choices, others do not have the same illustrious history, making the […]

Fantasy Baseball Closer Depth Charts - MLB Bullpens and Saves

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 […]

Is Ryne Nelson a Useful Pickup For Matchup-Based Innings?

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Ryne Nelson gave fantasy managers a useful outing Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks across seven innings in a no-decision. Nelson has now worked at least seven innings in four of his last five starts, giving him steady volume despite some uneven […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11 (June 8 - June 14)

After one week off, I'm back with my top hitter streamers to consider for the upcoming week of fantasy baseball. I was able to catch my hometown Pirates in person last weekend and saw them pile up 25 runs on the Minnesota Twins in a sweep. A few Pirates' hitters make the column this week, […]

Ryan Waldschmidt an Emerging Power/Speed Target Off the Waiver Wire

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie outfielder Ryan Waldschmidt has yet to hit his first major-league home run through 97 at-bats with the big-league club, but the 23-year-old prospect is still an emerging power/speed threat to target off the waiver wire if you're searching for upside at the outfield position in fantasy baseball. The former 31st overall pick […]

7 Must-Stash Fantasy Baseball Prospects? Kade Anderson, Luis Lara, Kaelen Culpepper, River Ryan, George Lombard, Cole Carrigg, Hagen Smith

Finding high-end prospects on the waiver wire ahead of their promotion cannot only save you a high amount of your FAAB budget, but also provide you with a potential lottery ticket. In this piece, we will spotlight seven prospects who are showing high-end talent in the minor leagues and could be worth stashing ahead of […]

6 Upside Fantasy Baseball Closers Breaking Out? Alex Lange, Caleb Kilian, Hogan Harris, JoJo Romero, Rico Garcia, Yoendrys Gomez

Finding saves on the waiver wire in the middle of the season is often difficult, as most bullpens are established. However, sometimes setup options begin to emerge and slowly take over the ninth-inning role. Below, we will look at six relief pitchers whose fantasy value has risen over the past week and who term managers […]

MLB DFS Picks for 6/8/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

I love it when both FanDuel and DraftKings align with the early game window, and tonight that is what we have. There will be an eight-game slate tonight with plenty of options to go around. I love tonight's slate, so let's stay hot here at RotoBaller. If you have not had a chance to check […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Kaelen Culpepper, Ralphy Velazquez, Braden Montgomery

Finding a high-impact prospect on the waiver wire ahead of their promotion can provide a massive spark to your fantasy baseball team. In this piece, we will spotlight three prospects who are performing at a high level at Triple-A and quickly approaching their MLB debuts. Should fantasy managers stash these high-end prospects? Let's dive in!Featured […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Max Clark, Kade Anderson, River Ryan

Every season, fantasy managers see high-upside prospects earn the call and make an immediate impact in the majors. So far, players like Colt Emerson and Payton Tolle have entered must-start status since earning their promotions. Below, we will look at three of the top prospects in the minor leagues, including two pitchers who are on […]

Ildemaro Vargas Remains Out of Diamondbacks Lineup on Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas (thigh) remains out of the starting lineup for his team's Sunday matchup against the Washington Nationals. The 34-year-old has not made a start since colliding with Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy on Thursday. Vargas has emerged as a key piece early on in 2026 for Arizona, hitting .282/.313/.441 […]

7 Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 11 Fantasy Baseball (2026)

Hello RotoBallers! Welcome back to another edition of our 7 Must-Adds ahead of Week 11 of the fantasy baseball season. As we approach the halfway point of the season, it is more important than ever to pay close attention to the waiver wire, as there are many potential breakout candidates who are still widely available and […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Hitters and Pitchers (Week 11)

It doesn't matter if it's the beginning of April, the beginning of June, or the end of August; you always need to keep an eye on and utilize the waiver wire in all of your fantasy leagues. Maybe you just lost Aaron Judge for the next several weeks and are scrambling to fill the void. […]

Fantasy Baseball Sell-Highs: Early-Season Overachievers to Trade Away? (Week 11)

One of the hardest things in fantasy baseball is knowing when the right time is to sell a player. Sometimes, it's best to keep that starting pitcher who continues to put up zeros on the mound or that hitter who can't be stopped. Sometimes, though, it's best to sell high on these players because their […]

Ildemaro Vargas Out of Lineup Saturday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas (thigh) is out of the starting lineup against the Washington Nationals on Saturday. The 34-year-old has endured a rough week, first colliding with Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy on Thursday and then being hit by a pitch while pinch-hitting on Friday. As a result of those incidents, the […]

Nick Mariano's Closer Rankings and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 11)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to Nick Mariano's closer rankings for this upcoming week. This column will look at our updated fantasy baseball closers rankings for Week 11 of the 2026 fantasy season, bringing you a tiered closers rankings table and several key relievers to add. This article is all about closers. We'll list the top 50 closers […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (6/6/2026)

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! We have a loaded Saturday slate on deck for y'all, with baseball from morning to night. Hunter Goodman was able to smoke one for us and get Zach riding the wave with us. I was able to smack two of my four guys on Thursday, and hopefully I can keep the ball […]

Weekend Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 10

Week 10 will be in the books soon as we head into another weekend of fantasy baseball free agency. At RotoBaller HQ, we return with another edition of our weekend fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 10 -- June 1  through June 7. We rank the top 100 hitters and pitchers to add off the […]

Ildemaro Vargas Out on Friday After Scary Collision on Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas (thigh) is not in the team's starting lineup for Friday's game against the visiting Washington Nationals after colliding at first base with Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy in Thursday's walk-off win, according to MLB.com. LuJames Groover, who was called up from Triple-A Reno on Friday, will make his major-league debut […]

Diamondbacks Promote Prospect LuJames Groover After Dominant Start at Triple-A

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Friday that they selected the contract of rookie infielder LuJames Groover from Triple-A Reno and optioned infielder Jose Fernandez to Reno in a corresponding move. James, who is considered the team's No. 10 prospect per MLB Pipeline, earned his first big-league call-up after hitting .322/.421/.452 with an .873 OPS, three […]

Paul Sewald Still the Player to Roster in Arizona for Saves

Arizona Diamondbacks veteran right-handed reliever Paul Sewald isn't flashy by any means, but he's still the best option for saves in the desert, and he has been pretty reliable of late for the Snakes. Sewald picked up his second win of the year in Thursday night's walk-off win over the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers, tossing […]