Who doesn't love a good hot take, right? Sometimes it feels like we get a lot more of those in the industry these days than we get well-researched, data-driven takeaways. I've always tried to trend towards the latter, but I'll admit that they are a lot more boring and a lot less fun! With the […]

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We're a week past the All-Star break with less than two weeks before the MLB Trade Deadline, so there are plenty of fascinating storylines to follow across the sport as we come down the stretch. It's a jam-packed day of on-field action with multiple double-headers on the board. As we get ready... […]

We have a ton of baseball today as we get two doubleheaders on the docket! Boston and Baltimore will play two today, and so will the Yankees and Pirates, as they were rained out last night as well. I have seven total bets here for you to consider, and a whopping five of those all […]

During the first half of the season, managers saw many unexpected players not only emerge as top waiver-wire picks and late-round draft steals, but also exceed expectations in major ways. However, even though they turned in a dominant first half, that doesn't mean they will maintain it going forward. Last summer, managers thought James Wood […]

The 2026 MLB season continues to fly by as the trade deadline is just over a week away, and we are already a week into the second half of the season. At RotoBaller HQ, we return with more waiver wire advice with our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 17—July 20 through July 26 […]

With the All-Star break in the rearview mirror, we're officially entering the stretch run of the MLB season and the fantasy baseball season as well. We only have nine weeks left in the season, so that means around 5-6 weeks before the playoffs for those of you in head-to-head formats. Every move we make becomes […]

Targeting emerging relievers before they take over the ninth inning cannot only save you ample FAAB budget, but potentially provide you with near double-digit saves. Below, we will look at six relief pitchers who have seen their fantasy value increase over the past week of MLB action and determine if they are worthy waiver wire […]

Welcome back to our weekly starting pitcher rankings for Week 17, where we rank the top starting pitchers for fantasy baseball. This FSWA-award-winning Best Baseball Series is updated weekly with the "Top 101 Starting Pitchers." Nick Mariano's Weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks look to assist you in reaching the top spot as well. This week will […]

We're in the sprint to the finish line now, and gathering bullpen arms all season is part of your job as a fantasy manager. At this point, you should know where you stand in most leagues and what you might need to add this week before the sprint to the finish line of the season. […]

The All-Star break has come and gone, but the second half of the season is where many fantasy championships are won and lost. During the first half of the season, we saw several players break out, including Jordan Walker, Ben Rice, and Parker Messick. These guys are now known commodities. However, in this piece, we […]

The MLB Trade Deadline is quickly approaching. On Monday, August 3 at 6:00 PM EST, the trade market will shut down as we approach the final stretch of the 2026 campaign. With the deadline just around the corner, let's take a look at the latest news, rumors, and transactions that are relevant to fantasy baseball. […]

Stashing high-end prospects ahead of their call-up can provide some much-needed upside to your fantasy roster, especially as we reach the final stretch of the regular season. In this piece, we will look at 10 emerging prospects and determine which ones managers should prioritize on the waiver wire in Week 17 of the fantasy season. […]

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 […]

In the opening months of the campaign, fantasy managers have seen the importance of prospects dictate the results of their league. Players like Konnor Griffin, Cole Carrigg, Payton Tolle, and others have quickly emerged as reliable weekly options, with some of them entering must-start territory. In this piece, we will spotlight two of the top […]

With the All-Star Game now in the rearview mirror, we make our way into the second half and down the stretch toward the fantasy baseball playoffs. Along the way, several key prospects will make their major league debuts, potentially catapulting some fantasy squads to championships. But even though 2026 isn't over, it's never too early […]

Miami Marlins middle infielder Otto Lopez (finger) is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff for the Fish on Tuesday against the hosting Houston Astros and right-hander Tatsuya Ima at Daikin Park, per MLB.com. Lopez suffered a finger injury when he was hit by a groundball on Saturday, causing him to miss the team's last two […]

In three July starts, Miami Marlins pitching prospect Karson Milbrandt has struggled a bit at Triple-A Jacksonville. His latest outing on July 18 saw him go four innings and give up three earned runs with five strikeouts and two walks. It was an improvement on his previous two July outings in which he combined for […]

So far, managers have seen the importance of stashing prospects during the first half. Players like Cole Carrigg, Henry Bolte, A.J. Ewing, Payton Tolle, Gage Jump, and Sam Antonacci have all flashed high-end skills for fantasy and emerged as weekly fantasy options. In this piece, we will spotlight three of the top prospects at the […]

Happy Tuesday, RotoBaller readers! This is the first Tuesday back from the All-Star break, and we are blessed with gas cans all over the slate. There are many options to choose from, but I think I’ve narrowed things down to a quartet of bets that will take advantage of hitting conditions, pitching matchups, and platoon... […]

Hey RotoBallers! The 2026 MLB season continues to fly by, and we are already onto Week 17. At RotoBaller HQ, we return with more fantasy baseball waiver wire advice. We rank the top 100 hitters and pitchers to prioritize off the waiver wire in all league sizes with our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for […]

Miami Marlins middle infielder Otto Lopez (finger) is missing a second straight start for Monday's series opener against the hosting Houston Astros at Daikin Park, per MLB.com. Javier Sanoja will make another start at the 6 and will bat ninth for Miami against Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco, who is making his first start off the […]

The Miami Marlins announced on Monday that they placed right-hander Max Meyer (neck) on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to July 19) with a neck strain and recalled right-hander Zach Brzykcy from Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move. Meyer was given extra rest going into last week's All-Star Game after he initially reported some neck […]

Miami Marlins outfielder Heriberto Hernandez added two more hits against Milwaukee on Sunday, leaving him at .237 with 13 home runs, 36 RBI, 25 runs, and six steals across 215 at-bats. July has been much louder. Hernandez is 14-for-46 (.304) with five homers, seven RBI, and seven runs this month. The power is not coming […]

Miami Marlins outfield prospect Kemp Alderman continues to show well at Triple-A Jacksonville after a slow start to the year. The Marlins' eighth-ranked prospect hit just .197 over the season's first 19 games, but in the 42 games since then, he's batting .331. All in all, including the 20 games he spent at Triple-A last […]

Miami Marlins reliever Michael Petersen has been excellent this season with a 2.91 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 17 holds, and 51 strikeouts in 43 1/3 innings pitched (41 appearances). Peterson has primarily worked in the eighth inning of games, and at times the seventh inning to escape jams, and is the go-to guy for the Marlins […]

We have our first series of the season's second half in the books. At RotoBaller, we are still looking for second-half breakouts, and I decided to hone in on some hitters who I think could provide serious value for fantasy managers down the stretch. These players are all widely available on the waiver wire, especially […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players who are currently struggling and not performing well as of Week 17 (July 20 to July 26). Should fantasy baseball managers drop, hold, or sell these well-known players? For this week, we will dive into some of the most well-known players being dropped in […]

Targeting high-impact prospects ahead of their promotion can not only save you a portion of your FAAB budget, but also provide you with a high-upside lottery ticket. Below, we will look at three prospects who have put themselves on the stash radar ahead of Week 17 of the fantasy season. Should fantasy managers stash these […]

Sunday brought the end of our incredible run on Sean Burke strikeout props as he managed just five strikeouts across six and two-thirds innings, but Joey Cantillo, Paul Skenes, Logan Gilbert, and Eury Perez all came through for us on their props. We have a larger Monday slate than usual, and plenty of good strikeout... […]

Another week has passed! Before we get to the baseball, I want to shout out Scott Fish and the whole FantasyCares crew who ran a wonderful live draft in Boston yesterday. I'm relatively happy with the first ten picks of my draft, and I look forward to finishing it online. If you're involved in the... […]