The Pittsburgh Pirates have recalled outfield prospect Esmerlyn Valdez, according to MLB Pipeline. Valdez is the ninth-ranked prospect in the Pirates system and has hit three home runs in his last four games at Triple-A. The 22-year-old got a brief run with Pittsburgh in early May and hit two home runs in five games, but […]

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Gregory Soto got the job done on Wednesday to earn his ninth save, but it wasn't a clean and neat outing. He only needed eight pitches, all strikes, to get through the inning, but he gave up two hits, including a two-run blast by Shohei Ohtani. The 31-year-old lefty is 4-1 […]

 Hey RotoBallers, we are already halfway through Week 11 and will soon be at the midpoint of June. We rank the top 100 hitters and pitchers to prioritize in our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 11— June 8 through June 14 to help fantasy managers in leagues that allow daily moves. Find out […]

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our updated Cut List Rankings for fantasy baseball in Week 11 of the 2026 MLB season. As always, we will spotlight some underperforming and injured players who have put themselves on the "drop" radar. This week, we saw some early-season surges continue to slow down, including Ildemaro Vargas and several pitchers […]

Let's meet up on the mound for my second in-season update for my Saves+Holds fantasy baseball rankings (SV+HLD or SOLDS) for the top 150 relief pitchers of the 2026 season. We do plenty to give saves-focused players their insight, but this allows me to stretch my wings and have fun with holds as well. This […]

Welcome back to our weekly starting pitcher rankings, where we rank the top starting pitchers in 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. Nick's rankings each week give […]

Hello again, RotoBallers! Now that we have reached the halfway point of the week, it is time to start shopping the fantasy baseball waiver wire. Whether you play in a league that allows daily transactions, or you want a sneak preview for the weekend waiver run, the mid-week edition of Must-Add Waiver Wire Pickups for […]

Every season, fantasy managers see top prospects earn the call and emerge as top fantasy assets. So far, players like Gage Jump, Payton Tolle, and Colt Emerson have all flashed high upside after moving up to the big leagues. Below, we will look at three of the top hitting prospects at the Triple-A level and […]

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 […]

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin (elbow) made throws from as far as 90 feet on Wednesday and "felt fine," per DK Pittsburgh Sports. The young shortstop has been on the 10-day injured list since late May due to a flexor strain in his right elbow. Across 208 plate appearances before the injury, Griffin hit .270/.327/.402 […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Wednesday that they placed outfielder Oneil Cruz (hand) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to June 8) with left-hand fourth and fifth metacarpal non-displaced fractures and recalled outfielder Billy Cook from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Cruz initially injured his left hand while sliding in Saturday's game against the […]

Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitching prospect Seth Hernandez has been nothing short of dominant during his first taste of professional action. The Pirates selected the right-hander with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft out of Corona HS. To begin his professional career, the Pirates sent their future ace to Low-A, where he logged […]

Wednesday's MLB slate offers plenty of strong wagering opportunities, and Novig's sports prediction platform is where you'll often find the best odds for our favorite bets. If you're reading this, I'll assume you also bet on baseball regularly. Today's picks will all be using the odds on the most unique and fastest-growing sports prediction sites […]

Every season, fantasy managers see closers slowly climb the high-leverage ladder on their roster and emerge as top saves sources. This season has been no different as Jacob Latz, Bryan Baker, and Louie Varland have claimed the ninth-inning roles on their team, despite beginning the season in a low-leverage spot. Below, we will spotlight seven […]

Every season, fantasy managers see high-end prospects earn the call and emerge as must-start options. This past week, prospect pitcher Gage Jump turned in his most dominant outing and is quickly putting himself on the fantasy radar. In this piece, we will look at six prospects knocking on the MLB door who could be worth […]

It was a slower week on the prospect front last week, with only a couple of notable prospect promotions. Edwin Arroyo finally got the call to Cincinnati after excelling in Triple-A, and LuJames Groover got the call in Arizona. We also saw Spencer Jones recalled after Aaron Judge landed on the IL. It looks like […]

We're in the thick of things both in the MLB world and the fantasy baseball world. Things continue to get clear with who's who every week, but that won't stop me from bringing you another edition of Fantasy Baseball Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs. The next big thing could be sitting there on the waiver […]

Welcome Back, RotoBallers! Get ready for another jam-packed midweek day of baseball this Wednesday! The scoreboard starts with four getaway games this afternoon, setting up a full slate of 11 games under the lights. With the warm weather of summer, some great home run environments are regularly in play at this point of the year, […]

We have ourselves a pretty big main slate for Wednesday night. There are seven games on the docket tonight on DraftKings and 11 on FanDuel. Once again, we have a slate where there is a ton of game theory involved, as we have two extreme-hitting parks in play tonight in Coors and Vegas. We also […]

Targeting high-impact prospects ahead of their MLB promotion can provide managers with a potential league-winning lottery ticket. Below, we will check in on three of the top prospects at the Triple-A level, including two of the top hitting prospects in the entire sport. Should fantasy managers stash these high-end prospects? Let's dive in!Featured Promo: Save […]

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin (elbow) said the plan is for him to start throwing again on Wednesday, according to Pirates reporter Jason Mackey. Griffin is currently on the 10-day injured list due to a flexor strain in his right elbow, with no timetable for a return, but it's good news that he's already […]

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (hand) was initially slated to return to the starting lineup on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers at PNC Park, but he was scratched from the lineup and missed his second straight game with a cut on his hand that he suffered on Saturday, according to the team. Jake Mangum […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed catcher/first base prospect Rafael Flores Jr. on their taxi squad on Tuesday, according to Pirates reporter Alex Stumpf. Flores, 25, made his major-league debut in 2025 with the Bucs, but he only appeared in seven games and went 3-for-15 with two doubles, two walks, and seven strikeouts. He could be […]

The cream is rising to the top! By this point in the season, we are starting to see the elite pitchers in MLB separate themselves from the pack. There are still some pitchers who are likely underperforming or overperforming, but there's not much argument about the top five, or maybe six, starting pitchers in baseball. […]

Summer is fully upon us now, and the perpetual search for closers and relief pitchers who can help your rosters continues unabated. Here are some relievers who might be under the radar now, but could be making waves soon. The key caveat here is that none of these pitchers are pure closers. Some are in […]

Amazingly, Week 11 is already here! Injuries continue to pile up as players such as Elly De La Cruz, Jorge Soler, and Austin Wells were placed on the injured list. At RotoBaller HQ, we return with more waiver wire advice to improve your roster or find an injury replacement with our fantasy baseball waiver wire […]

Welcome back to the Week 11 edition of our Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospects Report for the 2026 MLB season, looking at dynasty prospect risers and fallers! Today, we'll take a look at some hot prospects in the minors, including Lazaro Montes, Kade Anderson, Zach Root, and more. We're already in the second week of June, […]

We have 15 games on tonight’s slate, a night where we celebrate the birthday of the greatest actor of our generation, Mr. Johnny Depp. Hopefully, tonight won’t be a Nightmare on Elm Street for you, and you can pick the right guys to put some (Ed) Wood on the ball. Perhaps even a stroll down […]

Through the early going, fantasy managers have seen many high-impact prospects earn the call and make an impact, such as A.J. Ewing, Henry Bolte, and Ryan Waldschmidt. Below, we will look at two hitting prospects showcasing high upside at Triple-A and a pitcher who could be on the verge of a promotion since a change […]

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (hand) cut his hand while sliding into home plate on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves and was out of the starting lineup for the series finale on Sunday as a result, according to Jeff Hathhorn of 93.7 The Fan. Cruz is considered day-to-day and is unlikely to land on the […]