3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Emmanuel Rodriguez, Robby Snelling, Kaelen Culpepper

Targeting high-end prospects is key to winning your fantasy baseball league. So far, managers have seen many rookies emerge as must-start players this season, including Parker Messick, Chase DeLauter, Noah Schultz, and potentially the recently promoted Payton Tolle. In this piece, we will look at three prospects who are showing high upside at the Triple-A […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Theo Gillen, Colt Emerson, A.J. Ewing

Every season, fantasy baseball managers see highly-regarded prospects earn the call to the majors and establish themselves as fantasy mainstays. This season, Chicago's Noah Schultz earned the call much sooner than expected but has held his own during his first taste of MLB action. In this piece, we will look at two prospects who are […]

Weekend Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 5

It's officially May! We have seen plenty of close calls and injuries happen this past month. If you need an injury replacement or are looking for a closer, we've got you covered with our weekend fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 5 -- April 27  through May 3 for leagues that allow daily moves. The […]

Top 300 Fantasy Baseball Rankings - Nick Mariano's Rest-of-Season Outlooks for Fernando Tatis Jr., Ildemaro Vargas, Paul Skenes, more

With another month about to begin, it's a great time to produce another weekly update to my rest-of-season fantasy baseball top 300 ranks. Those of you near the top of the standings may feel invincible, while those at the bottom may feel lost in the dark. We're here for those who want to keep on […]

4 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Travis Bazzana, James Tibbs III, Elmer Rodriguez, Gabriel Hughes

Welcome to Week 5 and RotoBaller's Redraft Fantasy Baseball Prospects Report for the 2026 MLB season, looking at prospect risers and fallers in redraft fantasy baseball leagues. As we advance deeper into the regular season, we'll take a closer look at Travis Bazzana, James Tibbs III, Elmer Rodriguez, and Gabriel Hughes. Each is a top […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 5

The first month of the season has flown by, and we've already been blessed with a plethora of notable prospects making their debuts in the major leagues. Sal Stewart and Kevin McGonigle are beasting, Konnor Griffin is heating up, and the duo of Chase Burns and Nolan McLean already looks like aces. Even with so […]

Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 5

April will be in the books soon, and we will have a full month of stats for the 2026 MLB season. There is still plenty of baseball to be played and time to turn things around if your fantasy baseball team is at the bottom of the standings. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with […]

14 Closer Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates: Relief Pitcher Targets For Saves (Week 5)

Alright, Mason Miller is mortal, so we're moving further into the uncharted territory that is 2026 bullpens. The injuries won't stop, we had Jordan Romano get designated for assignment, and elite bullpen arms are stuck in middle relief. Let's get into it with this week's relief risers and potential breakouts. This column aims to identify […]

Mid-Week Cut Candidates for Fantasy Baseball - Players to Consider Dropping (Week 5)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the mid-week edition of our Cut List Rankings for fantasy baseball and Week 5 of the 2026 MLB season. This week, we saw two top 100 prospects earn the call, such as Travis Bazzana and Elmer Rodriguez, which means we may have to open a spot in our rosters to pick […]

Starts and Sits - All Hitter Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (April 27 - May 3)

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 27 - May 3). Today, we'll look at some lineup decisions for players like Miguel Vargas, Dillon Dingler, Carter Jensen, Bo Bichette, Kazuma Okamoto, and more -- and […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Robby Snelling, Miguel Ullola, Joshua Baez

Every season, managers see high-impact prospects not only earn the call to the major league,s but also provide immediate fantasy upside. Through the pening month of the 2026 season, players like Payton Tolle, Noah Schultz, and Parker Messick are among the top rookie performers. In this piece, we will look at three prospects who are […]

Jared Jones Throws Three Perfect Innings in Rehab Outing on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Jared Jones (elbow) was sharp in his rehab outing on Wednesday with Single-A Bradenton, throwing three perfect innings with five strikeouts. Jones threw 41 pitches, 30 of which went for strikes. The 24-year-old is working his way back from an elbow injury, which required internal brace surgery and caused him to […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Week 5 (2026)

We're about to put April 2026 to bed and move on to May, which means about 20% of the fantasy baseball season is already written. It's easy to fall into the trap of wanting to see patterns where there is largely randomness, so balance keeping an open mind to new data while remembering why you […]

Top 25 Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball - Week 5 (2026)

Welcome back to the Injured Players to Stash for Fantasy Baseball series as we continue Week 5 of the 2026 MLB season. Even though we're still extremely early in the season, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't be stashing injured players. They can make a major impact on your roster down the road. If you […]

MLB DFS Picks for 4/29/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

I switched my model over to all 2026 data last night, and we are finally at the point in the season where we can start to see recent trends and hot-and-cold streaks in offenses. We have a great Wednesday night baseball slate on tap for us tonight, where there are great contests and plenty of […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Ryan Waldschmidt, Thomas White, Braden Montgomery

Targeting high-end prospects can provide your fantasy team with a major boost. Last season, many rookies turned in impressive rookie seasons, including Nick Kurtz and Cam Schlittler. In this piece, we will look at two emerging players at the Triple-A level and a budding star at the Double-A level who could push for a second-half […]

MLB Home Run Player Prop Bets Today: Best Hitter HR Props (4/29/2026)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have another 15-game slate on deck for us with tons of great spots to attack for home runs! Doug crushed it with the Juan Soto call against Zack Littell last night, and hopefully I can cook something up for you all as well! I have four home run picks on deck […]

Oneil Cruz is Back in Action on Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (illness) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Cruz was scratched ahead of Monday's contest due to an illness. He needed a rest day anyway after going 0-for-10 at the plate with five strikeouts over his last two games. Outside of that, […]

Braxton Ashcraft Expected to Start on Tuesday Against Cardinals

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Braxton Ashcraft (personal) is expected to be activated from the bereavement list to start Tuesday's game against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park, according to DK Pittsburgh Sports' Jose Negron. Ashcraft ended up being pushed back one spot in the team's starting rotation after they placed him on the bereavement […]

Jared Jones to Begin a Rehab Assignment on Wednesday

Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said that right-hander Jared Jones (elbow) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Low-A Bradenton on Wednesday, according to Jason Mackey. Jones has finally been cleared to pitch in games as he continues his rehab from an internal-brace procedure on his right elbow last May. The 24-year-old former second-round […]

Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 5 (Hitters and Pitchers)

The 2026 MLB season continues to rapidly go by as we are a few days away from April being officially in the books. Fantasy managers continue to navigate through injuries and closer news. At RotoBaller HQ, we break down the waiver wire with our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 5 (April 27 - […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Logan Henderson, Tanner McDougal, Aidan Miller

Even though the 2026 MLB season is just getting started, managers have seen many prospects emerge and make a massive impact, like Noah Schultz and Payton Tolle. In this piece, we will look at three under-the-radar prospects who could be on the verge of earning a call to the big leagues. Should fantasy managers stash […]

3 Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash - Kade Anderson, Leo De Vries, Jesus Made

Finding high-end prospects who could make an impact in the second half is a major part of winning your fantasy league. Those who stashed Nolan McLean late were rewarded with an ace performance over the final month of the season. In this piece, we will spotlight three prospects who could be in the mix for […]

Thunder Dan Palyo's MLB Strikeout Prop Bets Today: Best Pitcher K Props (4/28/2026)

Last Friday, I ended up on a lot of unders in this piece, including Paul Skenes, who promptly went out and nearly pitched seven perfect innings to go over his prop line for the first time. Taking unders on stud pitchers (Cole Ragans did the same thing to me the following day) is a risky […]

Dennis Santana Blows Second Save, Falling Out of Closer Committee?

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Dennis Santana had a rough outing in his team's 4-2 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. With Pittsburgh leading 2-0 entering the ninth inning, Santana allowed four hits, two walks, and four earned runs while recording just two outs for his second blown save of the season. The 30-year-old's overall […]

Oneil Cruz Sits Out on Monday With Illness

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz (illness) was scratched from the team's starting lineup on Monday against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals at PNC Park, according to the team. With Cruz being under the weather, Jake Mangum made the start in center field for the Bucs and was hitting eighth in the batting order against Cardinals […]

Gregory Soto Continues to be Part of a Closer-by-Committee Approach

Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed reliever Gregory Soto (2-0) has been excellent so far in 2026, making 14 appearances on the season with a 1.98 ERA and 0.80 WHIP with 20 strikeouts in 13 2/3 innings pitched. Under the hood, he has also been dominant (1.86 xERA and .137 xBA). Currently, he is splitting closing duties with […]

Well-Known Fantasy Baseball Players - Drop, Hold, or Sell Low for Week 5? (2026)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly article about well-known fantasy baseball players. Should you drop, hold, or sell these well-known players in Week 5 (April 27 to May 3)? For this week, we will look at five of the most dropped players in fantasy leagues. Four of these players were drafted high in all fantasy formats […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Munetaka Murakami, Will Warren, Teoscar Hernandez, more

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 5 of the 2026 season! Today, I'll look at players like Munetaka Murakami, Will Warren, Teoscar Hernandez, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component for a successful season, and RotoBaller is […]

MLB DFS Picks for 4/27/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

We have a six-game slate on FanDuel tonight starting at 7:05 p.m. ET, and a seven-game slate on DraftKings starting at 6:40 p.m. ET. Tonight's slate is difficult as we have some offenses in good matchups but tough hitting conditions. In today's article, we will figure out which teams we want to take shots on. […]