Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (shoulder) is sitting out of the starting lineup for Thursday's series finale in San Francisco against the Giants after leaving Wednesday's game late due to a left-shoulder ailment, according to MLB.com. Alika Williams, who was called up from Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday with Zack Gelof (hand) going on the injured […]

The Athletics are placing infielder/outfielder Zack Gelof (hand) on the 10-day injured list with a laceration and contusion on his hand that he suffered on Tuesday against the San Francisco Giants, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Hopefully, Gelof will only need to spend the minimum 10 days on the IL with what seemed like […]

Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson's left shoulder was bothering him on Wednesday night after an awkward play in the fifth inning against the San Francisco Giants when he tried to avoid a tag at home plate, which led to him being lifted for a pinch-runner in the ninth inning, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. It's […]

Athletics relief pitcher Elvis Alvarado gave up two runs in the ninth inning, blowing a save against the Giants in his team's 2-1 loss. He gave up a home run to Rafael Devers to lead off the inning and then a walk-off homer to Victor Bericoto to end the game. He has allowed five runs […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hello again, RotoBallers, and happy Wednesday. Now that we are halfway to the weekend, it is time for another mid-week edition of Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13 of the fantasy baseball season. This week, we have a couple of players who can help in the infield and outfield, a first baseman licking his […]

Welcome back to the Week 13 edition of our Fantasy Baseball Breakouts and Resurgent Hitters. Building a championship roster in fantasy baseball requires you to hit the nail on the head when it comes to breakouts and resurgences. These can be hitters taking their game to the next level, or veterans getting back on track. […]

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 enter the middle of June this week, and the perpetual search for closers and relief pitchers who can help your rosters continues unabated. If you need saves, ratio helps, or strikeouts, these pitchers here could help you in those crucial categories. These are pitchers who may have roles that do not include closing or […]

As we creep ever closer to the All-Star break, both the MLB season and fantasy season are heating up. A lot of early-season finds have already proven whether or not they're for real, but there's always another diamond in the rough waiting there to be snagged off the waiver wire. So let's bring you another […]

Welcome back to the "Are You For Real?" series as we dive into Week 13 of the 2026 fantasy baseball season. For those unfamiliar, this is a weekly column where we examine starting pitchers who had surprisingly strong starts over the past week and put them under the microscope to determine whether they're legitimate or […]

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 […]

Athletics infielder/outfielder Zack Gelof (hand) is absent from the team's starting lineup on Wednesday against the hosting San Francisco Giants after suffering a laceration and contusion on his right hand after being stepped on during Tuesday's contest, per MLB.com. Max Muncy is making the start for the A's at third base and will hit eighth […]

Athletics infield prospect Leo De Vries has been among the top hitters in the minors over the last week and is now on call-up watch as he nears a promotion to Triple-A Las Vegas. Over his last 10 games with Double-A Midland, the team's No. 1-ranked prospect has gone deep four times while carrying a […]

Athletics southpaw Hogan Harris has experienced a difficult stretch recently, posting a 9.00 ERA and a 2.00 WHIP over his last seven games. After a strong start to the season, Harris has allowed seven runs over his last six appearances, raising his season ERA to 3.75 and his WHIP to 1.61. The recent struggles have […]

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 […]

It's time to revisit the current player rankings this week, with a focus on infielders this time. If you drafted Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Manny Machado this season, my heart goes out to you. And you won't even find Jose Ramirez in the top ten right now, as he's out for at least another month […]

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... […]

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 […]

Athletics infielder/outfielder Zack Gelof (hand) was removed from Tuesday night's game early against the San Francisco Giants after third baseman Matt Chapman stepped on his right hand at second base in the second inning, according to MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. Gelof was removed immediately and finished the contest 0-for-1 at the plate as the A's leadoff […]

Athletics outfielder Henry Bolte opened the 2026 season at Triple-A and dominated, hitting .348 with 12 home runs and 17 stolen bases across 177 plate appearances. The 22-year-old's strong performance earned him a promotion to the big leagues in mid-May. Bolte has maintained his impressive production since being called up, hitting .315/.400/.414 with two home […]

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... […]

Happy Tuesday, RotoBaller family! We have a full 15-game slate tonight, and there are so many great home run spots. That made this one of the hardest articles I’ve had to write all year, but it does mean we have a lot of fun spots to attack to grow our bankrolls. Three of the four... […]

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 13 of the 2026 season! Today, I'll check in on players like Zack Gelof, Tanner Bibee, Framber Valdez, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component of a successful season, and RotoBaller […]