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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 […]
Tyler Soderstrom Slugs Two Home Runs in Win Over Mets
Athletics first baseman/outfielder Tyler Soderstrom led the A's offensive charge in Saturday's 11-6 win over the New York Mets at Citi Field. Soderstrom was seeing the ball well at the plate, going 3-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI on the day. His first home run was a two-run shot off right-handed starter Kodai […]
Lawrence Butler Leading Off Again on Saturday
Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler will start in right field and bat out of the leadoff spot for the second straight game on Saturday at Citi Field against the New York Mets and right-hander Kodai Senga, per MLB.com. The A's are looking for some kind of consistency from the top of the batting order early on […]
Nick Mariano's Closers Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 40 Relief Pitchers (Week 3)
We here at RotoBaller know that navigating bullpen news is a priority for many of you, so allow me to expand my love of the game and discuss our beloved fantasy baseball relievers some more! This article will focus on our updated fantasy baseball closers rankings for Week 3 of 2026, and provide you with […]
FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 3 (April 13 - April 19)
Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Week 3 fantasy baseball FAAB waiver wire pickups for April 13th - April 19th. For anyone not familiar, this is a weekly series diving into the best fantasy baseball waiver wire targets each week for leagues that use FAAB (free agent acquisition budget) and our recommended dollar bid amounts for waivers. […]
Cut/Drop Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (Week 3) - Who To Replace On Waivers?
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the weekend edition of our Cut List Rankings for fantasy baseball for the upcoming Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season. Even though we are only two weeks through the long campaign, fantasy managers have seen many high-end players suffer injuries or mid-round selections greatly disappoint their ADP. This week, fantasy […]
Weekend Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 2
The 2026 MLB season is already flying by, as we are already two weeks into it. At RotoBaller HQ, we have provided an updated waiver wire rankings list to help bolster your roster or even help your fantasy teams rebound after a rough start. We have updated weekend fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 2 […]
Fantasy Baseball Trade Value Chart for Week 3 - Trade Rankings, Buys, Sells
Welcome back to our updated fantasy baseball trade value chart for Week 3 of the 2026 MLB season. In this article, you'll find our updated trade rankings, along with several buys and sells for fantasy baseball, including Ben Rice, Julio Rodriguez, Pete Alonso, Jacob deGrom and more. Every week of the MLB season brings new […]
5 Bargain Basement Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups For Week 2 (2026)
With nearly two weeks of the MLB season in the books, we now have plenty of data to begin to take deeper dives at some of the early season breakout hitters. In this weekly column, we will continue to spotlight five hitters who have seen their fantasy value soar and determine if managers should look […]
MLB Prospect Debuts: Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups and Rookie Stashes (Week 2)
With all the Opening Day festivities behind us, the fantasy baseball grind officially begins. Remember, the season is a marathon, and this week marks the start of a long adventure, one that will eventually have you stressing over the final out of a meaningless late-September game between two non-playoff teams. Luckily, this article is here […]
Sneaky Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups, Buys: Week 2 - Hot Pitchers To Sustain Success?
We are officially in the full swing of fantasy baseball. With the early short week and the first full week in the books, we now have plenty of data to analyze, even for starting pitchers. Most pitchers have made at least two starts, with some having even taken the bump three times. In this weekly […]
Updated Start/Sit Chart - All Hitter Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (April 10 - April 12)
Hello RotoBallers! It's time to set those lineups, and we're here to guide you with our fantasy baseball hitter start/sit recommendations chart for the final games in Week 2 (April 10 - April 12). Today, we'll look at some lineup decisions for players like Carson Benge, Miguel Vargas, Carter Jensen, Cam Smith, Jordan Walker, Andres […]
Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Hitters and Pitchers (Week 3)
The first two weeks of the major league season have flown by. We need to remember that fantasy baseball is a marathon, not a sprint, especially when it comes to the waiver wire. Don't put yourself in a situation where you don't have many moves or FAAB left near the end of the season. But […]
Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 3 - Redraft Leagues (2026)
We're into the third week of the 2026 MLB season. As always, it's important to think about which hitting prospects to stash. Finding a young gem can bring more upside to your fantasy baseball teams. I've dug a bit deeper for this week's article once again, so if your league is more shallow, just add […]
A's Place Brent Rooker on 10-Day Injured List With Oblique Strain
The Athletics officially placed outfielder Brent Rooker (oblique) on the 10-day injured list on Friday with an oblique strain, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Second baseman Zack Gelof has been recalled from Triple-A Las Vegas in a corresponding move. Rooker suffered the oblique injury during a swing in Friday's win over the New York […]
Brent Rooker Not Playing on Friday
Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker (side) is not in the team's starting lineup for Friday's series opener in Queens against the New York Mets, according to MLB.com. With Rooker sidelined due to a sore side, Carlos Cortes will serve as the designated hitter and bat eighth against Mets right-hander Clay Holmes. Rooker tweaked his side/flank on […]
When Is Ryan Waldschmidt Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 3 Update)
Arizona Diamondbacks top outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt was in serious consideration to break camp with the MLB roster, with both Corbin Carroll and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. on the shelf. However, with Carroll being cleared ahead of Opening Day, Waldschmidt was instead sent to Triple-A Reno to continue his development to begin the regular season. Should […]
Max Muncy Extends Hit Streak to Six Games, Can He Keep it Up?
Athletics infielder Max Muncy is on a roll in the early going of the 2026 season. The former first-rounder is riding a six-game hit streak and has hit safely in 10 of the 12 games he's played, producing a .319.333/.574 slash line, with seven extra-base hits (two home runs), five RBI, 11 runs scored, and […]
When Is Payton Tolle Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 3 Update)
Boston Red Sox top pitching prospect Payton Tolle has flashed elite upside while he has progressed through the minor leagues and could make an immediate impact when he returns to Boston. While he did not crack the team's Opening Day roster, a recent injury could push him back to the big leagues much sooner than […]
When Is Max Clark Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 3 Update)
Detroit Tigers outfield prospect Max Clark was unlikely to break camp with the major league roster in spring training, but he has turned into a dominant start at Triple-A, which could open the door for a much-earlier-than-expected debut. While fellow top prospect infielder Kevin McGonigle stole most of the headlines this spring, Clark possesses just […]
When Is Bryce Eldridge Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 3 Update)
San Francisco Giants top prospect Bryce Eldridge made his MLB debut late in the 2025 campaign but was unable to crack the Opening Day roster in 2026, following an underwhelming showing in spring training. Even though his short-term stock has taken a bit of a hit, Eldridge remains a high-end prospect that could make a […]
When Is Charlie Condon Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 3 Update)
Colorado Rockies first base/outfield prospect Charlie Condon made headlines this spring but was unable to crack the team's Opening Day roster. However, Condon has looked quite comfortable during his first taste of Triple-A action and could be in the mix to make his MLB debut in the near future on a rebuilding Rockies team. Should […]
Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 3)
Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 3 of the 2026 MLB regular season. The focus of this article is to highlight players who could be on the verge of a breakout, citing current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average, isolated power (ISO), stolen bases, and more. […]
Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Mason Miller, Cam Smith, Jordan Walker, more
We return for another installment of my updated rest-of-season fantasy baseball top 300 ranks, where I trust we can all take a measured approach and not act like the first couple of weeks are gospel moving forward! Don't worry, there has been plenty of movement since we endured whatever that strange Opening Night Netflix thing […]
3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Colt Emerson, Robby Snelling, Charlie Condon
Stahsing high-impact prospects can be the difference between winning and losing your fantasy league. Managers who got ahead of the curve and stashed Nolan McLean in the second half of 204 season were rewarded with high-level production over the final month. In this piece, we will spotlight three high-end prospects who are quickly approaching their […]
Buy Low, Sell High Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice for Week 2 (2026)
Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly buy/sell fantasy baseball trades advice article for Week 2 of the 2026 season, highlighting the best players to trade for and trade away. Every week, this article will highlight a few players to buy low and several to sell high. Making the right trades at this point in the season […]
Hogan Harris Secures First Save, Adds to Bullpen Committee
Athletics relief pitcher Hogan Harris was called upon to hold a one-run lead versus the New York Yankees on Thursday. A's manager Mark Kotsay decided to play the matchups with a trio of left-handed batters coming up for the Yankees. Harris retired all three batters to record his first save of the season. Harris only […]
Jeffrey Springs Flirts With No-Hitter, Worth a Waiver-Wire Pickup?
Athletics starting pitcher Jeffrey Springs looked untouchable on the mound during Thursday's outing against the New York Yankees. Springs made it through six innings without allowing a hit. Unfortunately for him, Ben Rice smacked a single in the seventh inning to ruin the no-hit bid. Springs would finish his day going seven shutout innings, allowing […]
J.T. Ginn to Start for A's on Friday
Athletics left-hander J.T. Ginn will make the start in Friday's series opener against the New York Mets, according to MLB.com's Martin Gallegos. Ginn will be the first man up to take over Luis Morales' spot in the team's starting rotation. The 26-year-old former second-rounder by the Mets in 2020 out of Mississippi State has made […]
Brent Rooker to Undergo Imaging on Sore Side on Friday
Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker (side) will undergo further testing on Friday morning after being pulled early from Thursday's 1-0 win in the Bronx over the New York Yankees, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Rooker said he's feeling "alright" with some tightness and soreness in his right side after taking an aggressive swing in the […]
