FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 4 (April 20 - April 26)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Week 4 fantasy baseball FAAB waiver wire pickups for April 20th - April 26th. 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. […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 4 - Redraft Leagues (2026)

We're into the fourth 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. In this column, I choose five different hitting prospects to stash to highlight each week. Some of these hitters could […]

Updated Start/Sit Chart - All Hitter Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (April 17 - April 19)

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 3 (April 17 - April 19). Today, we'll look at some lineup decisions for players like Garrett Mitchell, Salvador Perez, Miguel Vargas, Otto Lopez, and more -- […]

Cut Candidates - Fantasy Baseball Rankings for Players to Drop (Week 4)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the weekend edition of our Cut List Rankings for fantasy baseball for the upcoming Week 4 of the fantasy baseball season. With another week of MLB action behind us, it's time to look to the waiver wire and improve our roster. This week, we saw a top-12 closer hit the injured […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Pitchers On The Rise (Week 3)

Another week has come and gone, and we're now getting a larger sample size from our starting pitchers, with most pitchers now having three or four starts under their belts. This week, I'll look at three new pitchers who have performed well, and all three are pitchers who are likely already rostered in standard-sized leagues. […]

Weekend Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 3

The MLB season continues to roll, and at RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire advice with our weekend fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 3 -- April 13  through April 19 for leagues that allow daily moves. The list covers the top 100 hitters and pitchers. Below, you will find where key […]

Joel Kuhnel Settling in as the Primary Closer for the Athletics

Athletics right-hander Joel Kuhnel has been excellent in the early portion of the 2026 season, as he's yet to allow an earned run or a walk and has given up just one hit over his first five appearances (4 2/3 innings) of the year. The 31-year-old right-hander appears to have settled into his team's primary […]

When Is Payton Tolle Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 4 Update)

Boston Red Sox starting pitching prospect Payton Tolle has flashed elite upside at the Triple-A level and is establishing himself as an early-season top stash candidate. Tolle has now turned in two strong starts in back-to-back weeks and appears to be on the verge of joining the Red Sox. Should managers stash Tolle ahead of […]

Max Muncy Hitting the Ball Hard, Worth a Waiver Add?

Athletics third baseman Max Muncy has cooled over his last four games, going 1-for-10 (.100) with zero extra-base hits over that stretch. However, that was preceded by an eight-game hit streak in which he went 14-for-34 (.412) with three doubles, a triple, and one home run. This is the type of inconsistency you will see […]

MLB DFS Picks for 4/17/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

We have an awesome Friday night baseball slate on our hands to bring us into the weekend. I would advise sitting back, relaxing, and watching some very good matchups on tonight's slate. As always, if you want to play a lineup or two, you have found the right place. I'm continually refining my model and […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Week 3 (2026)

Congratulations on making it roughly 10% of the way through the 2026 fantasy baseball season! The cold weather is easing up, and the offensive output may warm up alongside it, and injuries are always keeping us on our toes. We're here to run back the FSWA-award-winning Best Baseball Series, our weekly updated "Top 101 Starting […]

Gage Jump Enjoying Hot Start with Triple-A

Athletics left-handed pitching prospect Gage Jump is enjoying an impressive start to the Triple-A regular season. Through his first three outings (10 1/3 innings), Jump has struck out 16 hitters while holding a 2.61 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP. In his most recent outing on April 15, Jump racked up a season-high eight punchouts over […]

Buy Low, Sell High Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice for Week 3 (2026)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly buy/sell fantasy baseball trades advice article for Week 3 of the 2026 season, highlighting the best players to trade for and trade away. Each week of the fantasy baseball season, this article will dive into the best trade targets and a few players to trade away before it's too late.  […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - JR Ritchie, Kade Anderson, LuJames Groover

Every season, fantasy managers saw high-end prospects reach the major leagues and make a major impact. Some of the top prospects who debuted last summer who had a fantasy impact include Noah Cameron, Cam Schlittler, Chase Burns, and Nick Kurtz. In this piece, we will spotlight three sneaky prospects who are seeing their value soar […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Max Clark, Colt Emerson, Charlie Condon

Finding high-upside prospects on the waiver wire can give your fantasy team a major boost. Last season, managers saw Nick Kurtz immediately establish himself as a must-start option while Nolan McLean won leagues down the stretch. In this piece, we will spotlight three prospects who are knocking on the MLB door and emerging as high-impact […]

13 Closer Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates: Relief Pitcher Targets For Saves (Week 3)

This season is keeping the curveballs coming as we try to get a read on the year's trends! But as we noted last week, we are happy to lean into the murkiness and unearth chances to gain an edge. It's time to scan for this week's relief risers and potential breakouts. The piece seeks to […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 3

Incredibly, it's already mid-April, and we are already in Week 3 of the fantasy baseball season.  At RotoBaller HQ, we update our waiver wire rankings with the latest injuries and news to help fantasy managers in leagues that allow daily moves. In this article, you will find our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week […]

Joel Kuhnel Sharp En Route to Third Save, Settling in as Priority Waiver-Wire Target

Athletics relief pitcher Joel Kuhnel got a four-out save on Wednesday night, picking up two strikeouts and retiring all four Rangers he faced to secure his third save of the year. The 31-year-old righty has given up just one hit and no runs in 4 2/3 innings this season and is a very solid option […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Mike Trout, Oneil Cruz, Jose Soriano, more

It's that lovely time of the week where we update my rest-of-season fantasy baseball top 300 ranks, which look to balance our preseason takes with the 10% of the regular season that we've seen unfold! Spring is finally in the air, at least up here in Massachusetts, and the warm weather has something to say […]

Starts and Sits - All Hitter Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (April 13 - April 19)

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 week ahead (April 13 - April 19). Today, we'll look at some lineup decisions for players like Taylor Ward, Isaac Paredes, Jac Caglianone, Xavier Edwards, and more -- and how their […]

MLB DFS Picks for 4/15/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

We have another split slate with DraftKings and FanDuel, but we finally have a Wednesday with only three day games, making for an awesome Wednesday night slate of baseball. We have good hitting weather again across the country, making it important to nail down our pitching as always. I have updated my model to include […]

Mid-Week Cut Candidates for Fantasy Baseball - Players to Consider Dropping (Week 3)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the mid-week edition of our Cut List Rankings for fantasy baseball and Week 3 of the 2026 MLB season. Even though we are still in the early going of the campaign, managers have seen many high-end players underperform or suffer major injuries. This week, fantasy baseball managers saw Cade Cavalli and […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/15/2026)

It's going to be one of the warmest days that we have had this calendar year across the country, which should make for some really solid hitting environments today. With that being said, I am loading up on home run props today with six left-handed sluggers who have great matchups today. Yes, that's more than […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Jonah Tong, Colby Thomas, Jacob Melton

Finding high-end prospects in the minor leagues who can make a major impact for fantasy is one of the keys to building a successful roster. Last season, managers saw many prospects earn the call to the big leagues and make a massive impact, such as Nolan McLean and Cam Schlittler. In this piece, we will […]

MLB Power Rankings: Where Do All 30 Teams Stand In Mid-April? (2026)

We're just a few weeks into the MLB season, and there are already a slew of surprises that are shaping the league. Some starts aren't so hot, like the ones in Boston and Houston. Others are surprisingly good, such as what's happening in Pittsburgh and Cleveland. But even with all the surprises, some things never […]

Leo De Vries Riding Six-Game Hit Streak, Triple-A Around the Corner?

Athletics shortstop prospect Leo De Vries is looking quite comfortable at Double-A Midland to start 2026, currently riding a six-game hit streak, with two three-hit performances in his last two contests. It's pushed his season-long slash line to .333/.429/.528 with two home runs, two steals, and a strong 6:8 BB:K. The switch-hitter was the headliner […]

Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 3 (Hitters and Pitchers)

The MLB season continues to fly by as we are already onto Week 3. In some of the biggest news of the day, the White Sox called up top left-handed pitching prospect Noah Schultz to the major leagues. Fantasy managers will have to navigate through more injuries as Adley Rutschman was placed on the IL, […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 3

After a slight lull following the Konnor Griffin promotion, it sounds like the upcoming week could yield a few notable prospect promotions. We've already received confirmation regarding Noah Schultz, and we might get Sam Antonacci and Didier Fuentes as well. There are several other prospects performing extremely well in Triple-A to open the season as […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Didier Fuentes, James Tibbs III, Sam Antonacci

Targeting high-end prospects early in the regular season can be the difference between you winning your fantasy league or falling just short in the final standings. Last season, managers who took the task and stayed with Nick Kurtz were rewarded with a league-winner. In this piece, we will spotlight three high-upside prospects that are nearing […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Payton Tolle, Robby Snelling, Jimmy Crooks

Through the opening weeks of the season, fantasy managers have seen many high-end prospects perform at an elite level in the upper minor leagues and have been making a strong case to earn the call to the majors. In this piece, we will spotlight three high-impact prospects who are knocking on the MLB door in […]