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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 […]
Gregory Soto Poised to Take Over Ninth-Inning Role for Pirates?
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Gregory Soto has enjoyed a strong stretch of results and is beginning to emerge as the primary late-inning option for the Pirates. While Dennis Santana appeared to be the favorite for saves after taking over the closer role in 2025, the right-hander has struggled in the early going of the campaign, […]
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 […]
Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Week 6 (2026)
Anyone who thought that May would ease up on the injuries and overall fantasy baseball turbulence can think again! Many of you lost your first-round ace in Tarik Skubal, and I'm not here to pretend we can make a couple of waiver adds to "recreate him in the aggregate." Still, we must battle on with […]
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 […]
Starts and Sits - All Hitter Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (May 4 - May 10)
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 (May 4 - May 10). Today, we'll look at some lineup decisions for players like Kazuma Okamoto, Xavier Edwards, Joe Mack, Justin Crawford, Colson Montgomery, Austin Riley, and more […]
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 […]
Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 6 (2026)
Welcome to our Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series, heading into Week 6 of the 2026 MLB season. We're still relatively early in the season, but it's always a good idea to look for players to stash to help your rosters, as long as you have room. These players can make a major impact on […]
MLB Best Bets: Top Player Props & Novig Market Picks (Wednesday, 5/6/26)
Welcome back to another full-slate betting breakdown! Wednesdays bring us a nice combination of afternoon and evening action, and today's slate has no shortage of targetable games either. Last week, we hit on the majority of the bets in this piece, which is a blend of game bets and player props for today's MLB contests. […]
MLB DFS Picks for 5/6/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings
Tonight we have a nine-game slate that does not include Sutter Health Park, or a wind game at Wrigley Field. Outside of Coors Field, where there is awful hitting weather, there are no chalk spots. These are the types of slates where ownership will be distributed across different avenues, and we need to take some […]
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 […]
Is Gregory Soto the Closer to Roster in Pirates Bullpen?
Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Gregory Soto got the call on Sunday in the eighth inning of a scoreless game against the Reds. He got the last out of the eighth inning by striking out TJ Friedl with the potential go-ahead run on 3B, and then the Pirates got him a run in the bottom half […]
MLB DFS Picks for 5/5/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings
We have a fun Tuesday night slate tonight. There are several spots with great hitting conditions, including Coors Field in elevation, Yankee Stadium with the wind blowing out, and Chase Field with the roof open. There are plenty of aces and value on the bump tonight as well, which gives us an edge to fade […]
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 […]
8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Kazuma Okamoto, Seranthony Dominguez, Will Smith, more
Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 6 of the 2026 season! Today, I'll look at players like Kazuma Okamoto, Seranthony Dominguez, Will Smith, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component of a successful season, and RotoBaller is […]
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 […]
Jared Jones a Prime Injury Stash Candidate Off the Waiver Wire
Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jared Jones (elbow) has not pitched in an MLB game since September 2024 due to an elbow injury. However, the 24-year-old began a rehab assignment with Single-A Bradenton on Wednesday, throwing three perfect innings with five strikeouts. Given how long Jones has been out, he'll likely need an extended run of […]
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 […]
Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Rookies to Stash and Top Performers for Week 6
Welcome to the week 6 edition of the top prospect performers. In this weekly piece, we'll take a look at some of the best-performing prospects across the minor leagues and what their exceptional play could mean for their fantasy value. Whether they are worth an immediate stash in redraft leagues or are a rising asset […]
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. […]
5 Injured Players to Stash - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6 (2026)
Hello, RotoBallers! Another week of fantasy baseball is (almost) done, another one is coming up, and another edition of Five Injured Players To Stash is here for you to weigh as you place your waiver bids this weekend. Past entrant Justin Steele (elbow) suffered a setback this week, pushing his return closer to the All-Star […]
