Mid-Week Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 9

We are already in the middle of Week 9, and May will officially be in the books in a few days. At RotoBaller HQ, we list the top free agent acquisitions in fantasy baseball with our mid-week fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 9— May 25 through May 31 to help navigate you through the […]

Top 101 Starting Pitchers: Rest-Of-Season Rankings for Fantasy Baseball Week 9 (2026)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our weekly starting pitcher rankings. Each week, Nick Mariano updates his "Top 101 Starting Pitchers" for the rest of the season. This FSWA-award-winning Best Baseball Series gives fantasy managers an inside look at the best starting pitchers. Be sure to also check out Nick's Weekly Starting Pitcher Baller Ranks to help […]

Fantasy Baseball Buy-Lows? Unlucky Star Players (Week 9)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of buy-low candidates. Each of the past two weeks, we have looked at the biggest star players who have been unlucky in the early going. Some of the unlucky star players we have covered recently are Ronald Acuna Jr., Fernando Tatis Jr., Mookie Betts, Logan Gilbert, and Manny Machado. […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results For Week 9

It's Tuesday, so you know we've got you another edition of Fantasy Baseball Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs. There are few feelings better in fantasy baseball than taking a gamble on a guy as a breakout that's for real. There are few feelings worse than being sold on a guy and then watching him fall […]

6 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers - Dynasty Gems In Triple-A

The MLB and MiLB seasons are now past the quarter mark, which means we have plenty of data to analyze potential breakout candidates. Last week, we looked at seven risers at the Double-A level, and it is now time to move up one step and look at Triple-A. However, given that Triple-A is the home […]

MLB DFS Picks for 5/27/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

What an awesome slate we have on tap tonight. There are plenty of options to choose from on both sides of the ball, with some great options toeing the rubber as well as plenty of stacks that have a ceiling to break the slate. I am trusting my models tonight and paying close attention to […]

MLB Power Rankings: Where Do All 30 Teams Stand After Memorial Day? (2026)

With Memorial Day as the first major milestone in the MLB season beyond us, teams and fans alike are starting to understand who's who this season. Before the season, you may have thought that the Rays and Brewers were going to hover around the .500 mark, but they're showing they're dominant threats in their respective […]

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 […]

Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 9 (Hitters and Pitchers)

Hey RotoBallers! The MLB season continues at lightning speed as Week 9 is already here. Injuries continue to pile up as Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez was removed on Saturday with back spasms, while Rangers third baseman Josh Jung exited early with shoulder soreness, though both appear okay and back in there. At RotoBaller HQ, we […]

Keith Eyster's MLB Strikeout Prop Bets Today: Best Pitcher K Props (5/26/2026)

There's a loaded MLB slate on tap today, with all 30 teams in action. The Nationals and Guardians kick things off at 6:10 pm ET, with a quartet of West Coast games capping off the night.  We've got plenty of high-upside strikeout pitchers taking the mound today, and even a few sneaky options that have […]

MLB DFS Picks for 5/26/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

We are all back to work today after a long weekend, and what better way to ease that pain than to play some DFS on tonight's MLB slate. We have been hot here at RotoBaller and continue to smash our DFS articles. Make sure you join Discord for my full-hitter models daily if you are […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - Gavin Sheets, Chase Burns, Ramon Laureano, More

Welcome, everyone, to another edition of RotoBaller’s Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers article series for Week 9 of the 2026 season! Today, I'll look at players like Gavin Sheets, Chase Burns, Ramon Laureano, and more. Keeping up with the latest hitter and pitcher trends is a key component of a successful season, and RotoBaller is […]

Top Hitter Streamers and Starts - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9 (May 25 - May 31)

Are some of your batters failing to live up to expectations? Don't go dropping guys like Corey Seager just yet, but marginal hitters can and should be dropped for more productive players who are constantly available on the waiver wire! Use those moves and spend that FAAB, you don't win any prizes at the end […]

Xander Bogaerts Worth a Waiver-Wire Pickup After Two-Hit Game on Sunday?

San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts hit .292 (26-for-89) in April and also had five home runs, a double, 15 RBI, 14 runs scored, and three stolen bases as one of the team's most consistent hitters. It led to an uptick in fantasy managers picking him up off the waiver wire. Bogaerts had two hits […]

Projecting Rest of Season Top 10 Hitters in 2026 Fantasy Baseball

We're nearly two months into the baseball season, and as usual, there are superstars off to slow starts, superstars off to terrific starts, rookies who are surprisingly productive, highly regarded prospects falling flat, post-hype players finally breaking out, and players getting injured, leaving us with a current top 10 that could look very different by […]

RotoBaller Staff Roundtable - Waiver Wire Pickups: Fantasy Baseball Week 9

Welcome, RotoBallers, to another Staff roundtable ahead of Week 9 of the fantasy season. Below, you will see some of our top wiaver wire picks for the week, including suggestions from Andy Smith, Frank Ammirante, Keith Hernandez, Andersen Pickard, Nicho Roessler and Joey Pollizze. This week, we will look at several emerging starting pitchers from […]

The Cut List - Time To Let Go? Who To Consider Dropping For Fantasy Baseball (Week 9)

Welcome back to The Cut List as we head into Week 9 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 […]

Nick Mariano's Week 9 Waiver Wire Picks - Get 'Em While They're Hot (Premium Content)

All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the Premium Dashboard. It's time to kick things up a notch as June approaches our fantasy baseball lineups. I know many of you are still waiting for Fernando Tatis Jr. to hit a home run, but there are many other items on the to-do list! Let's break […]

FAAB Waiver Wire Bidding - Fantasy Baseball Pickups to Target for Week 9 (May 25 - May 31)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our Week 9 fantasy baseball FAAB waiver wire pickups for May 25- May 31. For those new here, 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. For this week, we will […]

Nick Mariano's Closer Rankings and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 9)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to Nick Mariano's closer rankings for this upcoming week. This column will look at our updated fantasy baseball closers rankings for Week 9 of the 2026 fantasy season, bringing you a tiered closers rankings table and several key relievers to add. This article is all about closers. We'll list the top 50 closers […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 9)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 9 of the 2026 MLB regular season. The focus of this column is to highlight players who could be breaking out, taking a look at current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average, isolated power (ISO), stolen bases, and more. Some […]

Fantasy Baseball Buy-Lows? Unlucky Star Players (Week 8)

The fantasy baseball season is quickly moving along. We are currently in Week 8 of the fantasy season, and there are plenty of star players who have underperformed in the early going. These unlucky stars now present fantasy managers with a perfect buy-low opportunity. This article will highlight seven of the top buy-low star players. […]

6 Upside Fantasy Baseball Closers Breaking Out? Grant Taylor, Hogan Harris, Bryan Abreu, Jeff Hoffman, Tony Santillan, Jose A. Ferrer

Finding saves on the waiver wire can often be difficult. While some clear roles emerge due to injuries, managers must be proactive and identify potential breakouts before they truly claim the ninth-inning role on their respective rosters. Below, we will spotlight six relievers and closers whose fantasy values have increased over the past week and […]

Top 20 Fantasy Baseball Prospects - Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings (May Update)

With both the MLB and the MiLB seasons in full swing, it's time to take a look at some of the top prospects in the sport. While these 20 prospects are at various levels in minor leagues, they currently sit as the top 20 prospects all fantasy managers should know, whether they are playing in […]

Weekend Waiver Wire Rankings: Fantasy Baseball Pickups for Week 8

Week 8 is ending soon, and at RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more waiver wire advice for the weekend. Today, we navigate through the waiver wire with our weekend fantasy baseball waiver rankings for Week 8 -- May 18  through May 24.  The list ranks the top 100 hitters and pitchers. In this article, […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Pitchers On The Rise (Week 8)

That's right, it's time once again to break down some starting pitchers who are enjoying successful starts to the 2026 season. This week's trio of pitchers is an interesting one, as I'll delve into one highly-rostered veteran (Michael King) and a couple of younger arms who may be available on your waiver wire in J.T. […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 8)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 8 of the 2026 MLB season. At this point, we have a good idea of where our teams are and what we need to do to remake them. Can we salvage it? The one thing I will never embrace is […]

Jackson Merrill has Sore Ribs, Expected to Avoid Injured List

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill (ribs) is dealing with some sore ribs, but he is expected to be ready to play in the next few days, according to Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Merrill most likely will not be in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the visiting Athletics at […]

Struggling Players to Drop? Updated Cut List Rankings for Week 8 Waiver Wire

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to our updated Cut List Rankings for fantasy baseball and Week 8 of the 2026 MLB season. With another week of MLB action behind us, it's time to look to the waiver wire, which means it's time to cut some underperforming players. This week, we saw several hitters who are widely rostered […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Hitters Delivering Elite Results For Week 8

Here we go with another edition of Fantasy Baseball Hitter Breakouts or Fake Outs. Truth be told, this is my favorite weekly article to write because the deep dive analysis always forces me to learn so much more about so many different players around the league. You love the payoff of what the analysis can […]