It's now OFFICIALLY summer, RotoBallers, even though the weather in some parts of the country has already gotten there. We can expect the offenses to heat up as temperatures rise in July and August, and some games today will feature 85-degree temps and wind blowing out. It's a heavy slate of games for a Monday,... […]

Welcome back, RotoBallers, for more waiver wire advice. Amazingly, Week 13 is already here, and July is around the corner. Injuries continue to pile up as the Orioles placed catcher Adley Rutschman on the 7-day IL concussion list, while the Diamondbacks placed infielder/outfielder Jordan Lawlar on the 10-day injured list. Today, we list the top […]

Every season, fantasy managers see high-impact prospects earn the call and immediately become must-start fantasy players. Last season, the headliner was Nick Kurtz, and so far, players like Gage Jump, Bryce Eldridge, and Henry Bolte are quickly entering the "must-start" territory. In this piece, we will spotlight two of the top hitting prospects to stash […]

So far, managers have been buying to see the importance of stashing prospects ahead of their MLB call-up. Players like Cole Carrigg, Gage Jump, and Payton Tolle have emerged as high-end fantasy assets as soon as they stepped on the MLB diamond this season. Below, we will identify two of the top pitching prospects in […]

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 (forearm) is expected to begin rehab games within the next week, according to general manager Ben Cherington, assuming his progression continues without setbacks. Griffin has been sidelined since May 31 with a right forearm strain and has been working through his throwing program while rehabbing in Florida. The 20-year-old was […]

Pirates right-hander Jared Jones (elbow) received a positive update after being struck by a line drive on Sunday, with initial imaging coming back negative. Jones is expected to undergo further evaluation on Monday, but the early results are encouraging for the 24-year-old flamethrower. Jones has struggled to find consistency this season after missing all of […]

The waiver wire continues to be ripe, and those managers who are willing to be aggressive and add hitters from week to week in order to maximize their games played will be rewarded in their head-to-head leagues! My weekly hitters, streamers, fantasy baseball waiver-wire pickups column will identify hitters with favorable matchups who can be considered for waiver-wire […]

Hello RotoBallers! Welcome back to another edition of our 7 Must-Adds ahead of Week 13 of the fantasy baseball season. As we approach the second half of June, it is crucial to continue to monitor the waiver wire for potential breakouts that could propel your team in the second half. This week, we will spotlight two […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another Staff roundtable ahead of Week 13 of the fantasy season. Below, you will see some of our top wiaver wire picks for the week, including suggestions from Nick Mariano, Andy Smith, Eric Cross, and Frank Ammirante. This week, we will showcase many emerging outfielders, including a recently-promoted Rockies prospect and several […]

The halfway mark of the Major League season is approaching quickly, and so is the midpoint of our fantasy baseball seasons. The madness hasn't stopped either, as we've had to navigate plenty of injuries (per usual) and plenty of big names struggling in some way, shape, or form. The players below are all under 40 […]

Let's take the summer by storm and handle the heat with another updated version of my rest-of-season closer ranks and waiver wire recommendations! This column supplies our updated fantasy baseball closers rankings for Week 13 of 2026 to give you tiered closers ranks and several key relievers to add across all league types. Look for […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another edition of our Bargain Basement Hitters. We are already past the halfway point in June, and throughout the first half, we have seen many waiver wire hitters emerge as must-start assets. Through this series, we have spotlighted the "breakout" of Dillon Dingler, TJ Rumfield, and Brayan Rocchio before they became must-add […]

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 12 of the 2026 MLB season. This week, we are in the middle of June. Every fantasy player has holes to fill somewhere on their roster. But by now, you should know where your team is strong and where you […]

Welcome back to our updated fantasy baseball trade value chart for Week 12 of the 2026 MLB season. In this article, you'll find our updated trade rankings with several top buy-low and sell-high options, including Ronald Acuna Jr., Chase DeLauter, Mickey Moniak, and more. Every week of the MLB season brings new opportunities to buy-low […]

Managers have already begun to see the importance of stashing prospects. Those who got ahead of the curve and targeted players like Cole Carrigg, Henry Bolte, and Gage Jump ahead of their call-ups may have potentially secured a "lineup-lock" for the remainder of the season. Below, we will spotlight eight prospects who have showcased high-end […]

Finding high-end relievers before they fully claim the closer role will provide a major boost to their fantasy teams, especially when looking for saves. Additionally, a top set-up reliever can not only be a high-end handcuff but also deliver strong ratios. In this piece, we will take a look at six relief pitchers who have […]

Happy Sunday, RotoBallers! I'm really excited to get back to the grind with some more home run props. I was able to nail Shea Langeliers on Thursday, but I know I can do much better. We have a solid slate on deck for us on this fine Sunday afternoon. All 30 teams are in play,... […]

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds (groin) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Reynolds was scratched before Friday's game due to left groin discomfort. He would come off the bench and deliver an RBI single in his lone plate appearance. A day later, Reynolds appears to be feeling […]

Pirates right-hander Jared Jones has struggled since returning from an injury that sidelined him for the entire 2025 season, making his 2026 debut less than a month ago. The 24-year-old has allowed 12 runs across four starts and is pitching to a 6.23 ERA with a 1.62 WHIP over 17 ⅓ innings. The former second-round […]

Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz has cooled off slightly while navigating his most productive season as a professional. Horwitz is hitting just .160 over his last seven games, but the overall production remains strong for the 28-year-old. He is slashing .277/.387/.450 with a .837 OPS and nine home runs across 70 games this season. Now […]

Hey RotoBallers, the weekend is here, and we are a week and a half away from June being in the books. We are back with another waiver wire column and return with our weekend fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 12 -- June 15  through June 21. We prioritize which hitters and pitchers to add […]

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin (forearm) saw Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas on June 2 and began throwing plyometric balls on June 7, according to MLB.com. He started throwing from 90 feet on June 10 and extended to 150 feet with no pain while rehabbing in Florida. Griffin was placed on the 10-day injured […]

Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Gregory Soto has taken hold of his team's closer role. Across 31 1/3 innings (32 games) in 2026, the 31-year-old has pitched to a 3.16 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 37 strikeouts, and 11 saves. Soto has run into a bit of a rough patch in June, allowing five earned runs across 3 2/3 […]

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds (groin) was a late scratch from the team's starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field with left-groin discomfort, according to Manny Randhawa of MLB.com. With Reynolds banged up, Esmerlyn Valdez will make the start in left field for the Pirates and will bat seventh […]

Holy aces, Batman! This particular MLB slate is absolutely loaded with high-end pitching as we get Cam Schlittler, Tarik Skubal, Jacob Misiorowski, and Jacob deGrom all on the bump on the same night! There's a very strong second tier of pitchers toeing the rubber, too, as Kevin Gausman, Cade Cavalli, Landen Roupp, Bryce Miller, Ben... […]

We have a tremendous Friday night slate on tap. There are plenty of options to go around, so my biggest advice tonight is to avoid the spots that garner ownership, since there are plenty of opportunities to pivot. Let's find out where my favorite spots on tonight's slate are. If you have not had a... […]

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Happy Juneteenth! Major League Baseball is ready to celebrate the holiday with 14 games on the schedule. The Mets and Phillies are the only teams getting the day off, with the rest of the league in action. The Wrigley matinee is the only day game, leaving 13 games under the lights. There... […]

Every season, fantasy managers see high-impact prospects earn the call and emerge as top assets for fantasy. This past week, prospects like Cole Carrigg have quickly entered must-add territory following their stellar debuts. Below, we will look at three prospects who are knocking on the MLB door and determine if managers should look to stash […]

The Atlanta Braves acquired catcher Joey Bart (foot) from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night in exchange for right-hander Hunter Stratton, according to the team. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Braves designated catcher Sandy Leon for assignment. Bart has been on the injured list for over a month with a foot infection, […]