Jack Perkins Still the Athletics' Primary Closer?

Athletics relief pitcher Jack Perkins remains in line to earn save opportunities for the organization. Although he hasn't earned a save since April 30, neither has any other pitcher on the A's. The team hasn't found itself in a save situation so far in the month of May. When one of those situations does present […]

MLB Power Rankings: Where Do All 30 Teams Stand At The Beginning Of May? (2026)

The mess of April baseball is finally behind us as we head into May. This is the month where we really start to find out whose early-season success is going to turn them into a real threat. As of now, it looks like the entire NL Central can contend with everyone at least three games […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 6

Welcome back for more fantasy baseball waiver wire advice for Week 6. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with another edition of our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 6 — May 4 through May 10 — to help fantasy managers in daily leagues. This list covers the top 100 hitters and pitchers to […]

14 Closer Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates: Relief Pitcher Targets For Saves (Week 6)

Another week has gone by, which means another big injury has hit the closer position. It's Baltimore's turn to mix things up, with Atlanta and Philadelphia poised to get their bullpen anchors back shortly. There is once again plenty to dig into for this week's relief risers and potential breakouts. We're here to discuss surging […]

Mid-Week Cut Candidates for Fantasy Baseball - Players to Consider Dropping (Week 6)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the mid-week edition of our Cut List Rankings for fantasy baseball and Week 6 of the 2026 MLB season. With another week of MLB action behind us, it's time to look to the waiver wire and improve our roster. Through the early part of Week 6, we have seen several starting […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 6

Last week, we were treated to three notable prospect promotions. Not only did Trey Yesavage get recalled from his rehab assignment, but we also saw the major league debuts for Elmer Rodriguez and Travis Bazzana. Fast forward to this week, and we already have two promotions in the works. Bryce Eldridge is getting the call […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - James Tibbs III, Kaelen Culpepper, Henry Bolte

Managers looking for an edge in their fantasy baseball league should consider stashing prospects who are on the verge of earning the call to the big leagues. Those who stashed Noah Schutlz may have acquired a potential must-start starting pitcher for the remainder of the season. In this piece, we will look at three prospects […]

Max Muncy Not Doing Any Baseball Activities Yet

Athletics third baseman Max Muncy (hand) still isn't doing any baseball activities, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Muncy is eligible to return from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, but there remains no timetable for his return due to a fractured fifth metacarpal in his left hand. The 23-year-old former 25th overall pick in […]

Henry Bolte on a Hitting Streak as MLB Debut Looms

Athletics outfield prospect Henry Bolte is currently riding a four-game hitting streak, and as a result, his batting average has increased above .300. Because of how well he's hitting, we would not be surprised to see the A's call up Bolte for his MLB debut sooner rather than later. He has 31 games under his […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Thomas White, A.J. Ewing, Bryce Eldridge

Finding high-upside prospects on the waiver wire can not only provide your fantasy team with a higher ceiling, but also save your FAAB budget throughout the lengthy season. So far, managers have already seen many top prospects earn the call, such as Noah Schultz and Payton Tolle, and those who stash them as a result […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Robby Snelling, Ryan Waldschmidt, Jonah Tong

Targeting and stashing high-end prospects can provide your fantasy baseball roster with a much-needed spark in the second half of the season. Last summer, Nolan McLean was one of the late promotions that emerged as a legit league winner. In this piece, we will look at three prospects who could provide similar upside in the […]

Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 6 (Hitters and Pitchers)

Amazingly, we are already in May. Injuries continue to pile up as Ronald Acuna Jr. exited Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies and is considered day-to-day, while Cal Raleigh is dealing with "general soreness," which required imaging. If you are looking for an injury replacement or to improve your fantasy baseball team, we've got you […]

A's Place Shea Langeliers on Paternity List on Monday

The Athletics announced on Monday that they placed catcher Shea Langeliers on the paternity list. The team also acquired catcher Jonah Heim from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for cash considerations. Langeliers didn't play on Sunday and will now be away from the team for an additional one ot three days while he welcomes a […]

Jack Perkins a Top Waiver-Wire Target When Looking for Saves

The Athletics' right-hander Jack Perkins appears to be taking over as the team's top closer, with three saves in three save opportunities since April 21. On the season, he is 2-0 with a 2.70 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 17 strikeouts in 13 1/3 innings pitched. To go with the strong swing and miss stuff (33.1 […]

Nick Mariano's Week 6 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. We're past the first month of our season, and yet much still feels like it is up in the air. Leaguewide trends are still settling into place with ABS, injuries keep hammering us, and the hope around call-ups springs eternal. Whether you're starting hot […]

RotoBaller Staff Roundtable - Waiver Wire Pickups: Fantasy Baseball Week 6

With another week of MLB action behind us, it's time to head to the waiver wire and bolster our fantasy baseball teams. This week will highlight a top injury stash candidate who could emerge as a must-start pitcher and a budding outfielder on the Athletics. Who should we look to pick up this week? Let's […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6 (May 4- May 10)

The first full week of May brings us a ton of baseball games! We have 12 teams playing a full seven-game schedule and some really big intradivisional series as well. The Cubs have a four-game set with the Reds as the top two teams in the NL Central match up, while the first-place Guardians host […]

Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6 Fantasy Baseball (2026)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another week of must-add waiver wire pickups. With another week almost in the books, it's time for another list of waiver wire pickups. We will dive into the seven best waiver wire pickups heading into Week 6 of the fantasy baseball season. This list will feature an up-and-coming star hitter with the […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 6 (May 4 - May 10)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Week 6 fantasy baseball FAAB waiver wire pickups for May 4th - May 10th. For those not familiar with this weekly series, we dive into the best fantasy baseball waiver wire targets every week for leagues that use FAAB (free agent acquisition budget) and our recommended dollar bid amounts for waivers. […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Hitters and Pitchers (Week 6)

Well, the calendar has flipped over to May, and 20% of the Major League season is in the books. Flew right by, didn't it? That's why attacking the waiver wire is so important in the early part of the season. Sure, you don't want to blow through all your available moves or FAAB budget, but […]

The Cut List - Time to Let Go? Who To Consider Dropping for Fantasy Baseball (Week 6)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 6 of the 2026 season. For those who are not familiar, this is our weekly article looking at players whom fantasy managers might be considering cutting from their teams and struggling players who need a closer look. We'll look at players who are worth […]

Carlos Cortes is Quickly Gaining Traction

Athletics outfielder Carlos Cortes has quickly gained fantasy value with his red-hot start to the season. Over the last two weeks, Cortes is 20-for-40 at the plate with three home runs and seven RBI. During that span, Cortes was just shy of top-30 value, which is quite impressive. The only downside is that Cortes is […]

Two-Start Pitcher Streamers: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 6 (May 4 - May 10)

Hey, RotoBallers! Welcome back to another two-start pitchers - fantasy baseball waiver wire streamers and starts article for Week 6 of 2026, from May 4 to May 10, Each week of the 2026 fantasy baseball season, this fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups column will identify starting pitchers in line to make two starts in the upcoming week. […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Pitchers On The Rise (Week 5)

Another week of baseball games is in the book, and we have some more young pitchers emerging on the scene to discuss. This week, I'm going to dig into the first two starts of the Payton Tolle era in Boston, a potential new ace on the White Sox in Davis Martin, and a possible post-hype […]

Nick Mariano's Closer Rankings and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 6)

The Julian calendar is making a call to the bullpen and bringing May on with April's arm spent, so let's discuss how to crush it with my rest-of-season closer ranks and waiver wire recommendations! This column will discuss our updated fantasy baseball closers rankings for Week 6 of 2026, and bring you a tiered closers […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (5/3/2026)

It's shaping up to be a beautiful day for baseball with very few weather concerns across the country. Sundays in the springtime are made for baseball, and today's crop of MLB games brings us ample opportunities for wagering on player props. We are going to ride some hot bats today and target a few major […]

Top-5 MLB Pitching Prospects To Stash For Fantasy Baseball Redraft Leagues - Week 6 (2026)

Welcome back to our top starting pitcher fantasy baseball prospects to stash for Week 6 of the 2026 MLB season. This week, we saw Payton Tolle make his second start of the season and top hitting prospect Travis Bazzana earn the call to the big leagues. Below, we will look at the top five pitching […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 6 - Redraft Leagues (2026)

We're into the sixth week of the 2026 MLB season. As always, it's important to think about which hitting prospects to stash. Finding a young gem can raise your fantasy team's ceiling. In this column, I choose five different hitting prospects to stash to highlight each week. Some of these hitters could be repeat offenders […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 5)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 5 of the 2026 MLB season. We are more than a month into the season, and we are already seeing huge amounts of FAAB being spent in many leagues as fantasy players try to add help to their rosters and […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 6)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 6 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. […]