8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Gavin Sheets, Chase Burns, Ramon Laureano, More

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 9 of the 2026 season! Today, I'll look at players like Gavin Sheets, Chase Burns, Ramon Laureano, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component of a successful season, and RotoBaller is […]

Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 9 (Hitters and Pitchers)

Hey RotoBallers! The MLB season continues at lightning speed as Week 9 is already here. Injuries continue to pile up as Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez was removed on Saturday with back spasms, while Rangers third baseman Josh Jung exited early with shoulder soreness. At RotoBaller HQ, we return with more waiver wire advice to find […]

MLB DFS Picks for 5/25/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

Happy Memorial Day, everyone. I hope everyone enjoys their day off today with some baseball, but let's not forget the true purpose of this day. If any veterans are reading this article, I want to thank you for your service. DraftKings has a main slate in the afternoon, where FanDuel has two split small slates. […]

Thunder Dan's MLB Strikeout Prop Bets Today: Best Pitcher K Props (5/25/2026)

Happy Memorial Day, friends. Baseball, burgers, hot dogs, and maybe even some beers all go perfectly together as we kick off summer and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our great nation. The weather is finally set to warm up a bit here on the East Coast, and we get a bunch […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9 (May 25 - May 31)

Are some of your batters failing to live up to expectations? Don't go dropping guys like Corey Seager just yet, but marginal hitters can and should be dropped for more productive players who are constantly available on the waiver wire! Use those moves and spend that FAAB, you don't win any prizes at the end […]

Projecting Rest of Season Top 10 Hitters in 2026 Fantasy Baseball

We're nearly two months into the baseball season, and as usual, there are superstars off to slow starts, superstars off to terrific starts, rookies who are surprisingly productive, highly regarded prospects falling flat, post-hype players finally breaking out, and players getting injured, leaving us with a current top 10 that could look very different by […]

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 […]

Thomas White Dealing With a "Shoulder Thing"

Miami Marlins president of baseball operations Peter Bendix said on MLB Network Radio on Sunday that left-handed pitching prospect Thomas White (shoulder), who is currently on the seven-day injured list at Triple-A Jacksonville, is dealing with a "bit of a shoulder thing," and that it's not something "particularly concerning." The 21-year-old southpaw, who is considered […]

Connor Norby Exits After Getting Hit by a Pitch

Miami Marlins first baseman Connor Norby (elbow) was forced to make an early exit from Sunday's game against the New York Mets. Norby was hit by a pitch on his left elbow during the fourth inning of Sunday's contest. He took his base and played another inning before exiting the contest due to left elbow […]

Nick Mariano's Week 9 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. It's time to kick things up a notch as June approaches our fantasy baseball lineups. I know many of you are still waiting for Fernando Tatis Jr. to hit a home run, but there are many other items on the to-do list! Let's break […]

6 Must-Stash Fantasy Baseball Prospects? Kade Anderson, James Tibbs III, Luis Lara, Cole Carrigg, Edwin Arroyo, Walker Jenkins

Finding high-end prospects on the waiver wire can provide your fantasy team with a massive advantage. Those who have already tested players like Payton Tolle and A.J. Ewing have weekly options with high-end upside across several categories. Below, we will look at six of the top stash candidates and determine if managers should look to […]

Nick Mariano's Closer Rankings and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 9)

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 9 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 […]

Top-5 MLB Pitching Prospects To Stash For Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues - Week 9 (2026)

Welcome back to our top starting pitcher fantasy baseball prospects to stash for Week 9 of the 2026 MLB season. This week, we did not see any major pitching promotions, but a top-10 hitting prospect in Colt Emerson did earn the call to Seattle. Below, we will update our top-5 stash rankings ahead of Week […]

Liam Hicks Hits Two Homers on Saturday to Beat the Mets

Miami Marlins catcher/first baseman Liam Hicks was the catalyst for the team's offense in Saturday's win over the division-rival New York Mets at Loan Depot Park. Hicks went 2-for-4 at the plate with two solo home runs to raise his season average to .279 and his OPS to .842. The 26-year-old left-handed slugger took Mets […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 9)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 9 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. Some […]

6 Upside Fantasy Baseball Closers Breaking Out? Grant Taylor, Hogan Harris, Bryan Abreu, Jeff Hoffman, Tony Santillan, Jose A. Ferrer

Finding saves on the waiver wire can often be difficult. While some clear roles emerge due to injuries, managers must be proactive and identify potential breakouts before they truly claim the ninth-inning role on their respective rosters. Below, we will spotlight six relievers and closers whose fantasy values have increased over the past week and […]

Top 20 Fantasy Baseball Prospects - Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings (May Update)

With both the MLB and the MiLB seasons in full swing, it's time to take a look at some of the top prospects in the sport. While these 20 prospects are at various levels in minor leagues, they currently sit as the top 20 prospects all fantasy managers should know, whether they are playing in […]

Weekend Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 8

Week 8 is ending soon, and at RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire advice for the weekend. Today, we navigate through the waiver wire with our weekend fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 8 -- May 18  through May 24.  The list ranks the top 100 hitters and pitchers. In this article, […]

4 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Max Clark, Kaelen Culpepper, Charlie Condon, Jett Williams

Welcome to Week 8 and RotoBaller's Redraft Fantasy Baseball Prospects Report for the 2026 MLB season, looking at prospect risers and fallers in redraft fantasy baseball leagues. As we advance deeper into the regular season, we'll take a closer look at Max Clark, Kaelen Culpepper, Charlie Condon, and Jett Williams. Each is a top talent […]

Fantasy Baseball League Winners: Unlikely Aces Worth A Roster Spot? (Week 8)

It's now time for the eighth edition of our Unlikely Aces series in 2026. This is where we take a look at surprising pitchers who have exceeded expectations so far. We're going to determine whether or not they're worth holding or if you should try to sell high. We'll also recommend buying high if the […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Jonah Tong, River Ryan, Ralphy Velazquez

Targeting high-impact prospects on the waiver wire is a great way to add a much-needed spark to your sytrglgign fantasy team. So far in the 2026 season, we have seen many call-ups make a quick impact, such as A.J. Ewing and Payton Tolle. Below, we will look at three prospects who could be in the […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Braden Montgomery, Colt Emerson, Joshua Baez

Finding potential league winners on the waiver wire can be the difference-maker in whether you win or lose your fantasy league. Even though it is still early in the campaign, many prospects have already heard the call and begun to flash elite upside. Below, we will spotlight three prospects that could be worth stashing or […]

Max Meyer is Must-Add During Hot Stretch

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Max Meyer is beginning to open eyes with the way he has been pitching on the mound lately. Over the last five starts, Meyer has allowed zero earned runs in three of those contests. During that span, Meyer has also struck out five or more batters in every start. The right-hander […]

Robby Snelling Undergoes Internal-Brace Procedure on his Left Elbow

The Miami Marlins announced that left-handed pitching prospect Robby Snelling (elbow) had a left-elbow UCL repair with an internal brace on Friday, which was performed by Dr. Keith Meister. The timeline for Snelling's return to play is 10 to 12 months. Initial reports suggested that Snelling would undergo Tommy John surgery. Although Snelling will still […]

Kyle Stowers Extends Hitting Streak to Five Games With Two-Homer Performance

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers extended his hitting streak to five games in Thursday's 9-3 loss to the division-rival Atlanta Braves by going 2-for-4 with two solo home runs to boost his season average to .228 and his OPS to .694. It was Stowers' first multi-homer game of the 2026 campaign after he did it […]

Struggling Players to Drop? Updated Cut List Rankings for Week 8 Waiver Wire

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our updated Cut List Rankings for fantasy baseball and Week 8 of the 2026 MLB season. With another week of MLB action behind us, it's time to look to the waiver wire, which means it's time to cut some underperforming players. This week, we saw several hitters who are widely rostered […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results For Week 8

Here we go with another edition of Fantasy Baseball Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs. Truth be told, this is my favorite weekly article to write because the deep dive analysis always forces me to learn so much more about so many different players around the league. You love the payoff of what the analysis can […]

Thunder Dan's MLB Strikeout Prop Bets Today: Best Pitcher K Props (5/22/2026)

The weather has cooled off here on the East Coast, and the weather just may favor the pitchers in a lot of these ballparks today. I'm Thunder Dan, and after going 7-1 on my picks in Wednesday's MLB bets article here at RotoBaller, I'm back with a massive K prop card for today's slate! I'll […]

MLB DFS Picks for 5/22/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

We made it to Friday once again, and we get a long weekend with Memorial Day on the horizon. This is one of my favorite slates of the season, as we have a clear path on the offensive side of the ball tonight with two stacks I want to be heavily exposed to. We have […]

Robby Snelling Will Undergo Tommy John Surgery

The Miami Marlins announced on Thursday that left-handed pitching prospect Robby Snelling (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery after consulting with Dr. Keith Meister, according to Craig Mish of Sports Grid. It's the worst-case scenario after the Marlins placed Snelling on the injured list with a sprained UCL following his first big-league start on May […]