Thunder Dan Palyo's MLB Strikeout Prop Bets Today: Best Pitcher K Props (5/4/2026)

After a 4-1 record on my K prop picks yesterday, I'm ready to run it back today on a magnificent Monday slate of MLB games. Or, I'm ready to be humbled again... but I'm going to remain aggressive with the strikeout-over props today, as we have some very talented pitchers in good spots. I'll offer […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Week 6 (May 4 - May 10)

Welcome, everyone, to our starting pitcher fantasy baseball waiver wire pickups for Week 6 of the 2026 season (May 4 - May 10). In this weekly piece, we search for starting pitchers rostered in less than 50 percent of Yahoo leagues. For deeper leagues, we try to find pitchers rostered in less than 30 percent […]

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 […]

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 […]

MLB DFS Picks for 5/4/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

We have a great Monday night slate of baseball on tap tonight with some elite hitting matchups. I love this slate for many reasons, but the main point is that Coors Field is no longer on it, which opens up a ton of options for tonight's slate. That said, it is a perfect slate for […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts or Fake Outs? Pitchers On The Rise (Week 5)

Another week of baseball games is in the book, and we have some more young pitchers emerging on the scene to discuss. This week, I'm going to dig into the first two starts of the Payton Tolle era in Boston, a potential new ace on the White Sox in Davis Martin, and a possible post-hype […]

Nick Mariano's Closer Rankings and Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups (Week 6)

The Julian calendar is making a call to the bullpen and bringing May on with April's arm spent, so let's discuss how to crush it with my rest-of-season closer ranks and waiver wire recommendations! This column will discuss our updated fantasy baseball closers rankings for Week 6 of 2026, and bring you a tiered closers […]

Top-5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Stash For Week 6 - Redraft Leagues (2026)

We're into the sixth week of the 2026 MLB season. As always, it's important to think about which hitting prospects to stash. Finding a young gem can raise your fantasy team's ceiling. In this column, I choose five different hitting prospects to stash to highlight each week. Some of these hitters could be repeat offenders […]

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters for HR, SB, RBI, AVG, Runs (Week 5)

Welcome back to our Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hitters - Category Boosters column for Week 5 of the 2026 MLB season. We are more than a month into the season, and we are already seeing huge amounts of FAAB being spent in many leagues as fantasy players try to add help to their rosters and […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 6)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 6 of the 2026 MLB regular season. The focus of this article is to highlight players who could be on the verge of a breakout, citing current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average, isolated power (ISO), stolen bases, and more. […]

Updated Start/Sit Chart - All Hitter Matchups for Fantasy Baseball (May 1 - 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 final games in Week 5 (May 1 - May 3). Today, we'll look at some lineup decisions for players like Miguel Vargas, Bo Bichette, Brenton Doyle, Brandon Marsh, and more -- […]

Cut Candidates - Fantasy Baseball Rankings for Players to Drop (Week 6)

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to the weekend edition of our fantasy baseball Cut List Rankings for Week 6 of the fantasy baseball season. With another week of MLB action behind us, it's time to look to the waiver wire and improve our roster. This week we saw several players hit the injured list, and some with longer-term […]

Griffin Canning Activation Seems Imminent

San Diego Padres pitcher Griffin Canning (Achilles) is likely to be activated on Sunday to make his 2026 debut at home and against the Chicago White Sox. The 29-year-old right-hander suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in June 2025, missing the remainder of the season as a result. Before that, he had found success as part […]

Top 200 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings - Eric Cross' April 2026 Update

Is it just me, or has this been one of the crazier opening months in recent memory? The newly implemented ABS system has caused some chaos (I'm for it), and we have a ton of notable names off to a slow start to the season. Fernando Tatis Jr is still searching for his first home […]

Fantasy Baseball Trade Value Chart for Week 5 - Trade Rankings, Buys, Sells

Welcome back to our updated fantasy baseball trade value chart for Week 5 of the 2026 MLB season. In this article, you'll find our updated trade rankings, along with several buys and sells for fantasy baseball, including Jeremy Pena, Tanner Scott, Trey Yesavage, and more. Every week of the MLB season brings new opportunities to […]

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 […]

Jeremiah Estrada Returns to Padres Bullpen

The San Diego Padres announced on Friday that they reinstated right-handed reliever Jeremiah Estrada (elbow) from the 15-day injured list and optioned right-hander David Morgan to Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move. Estrada didn't look right early in the 2026 season, allowing six runs (four earned) on five hits with five walks and eight […]

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 […]

MLB DFS Picks for 5/1/26: Daily Fantasy Baseball Strategy and Tips For FanDuel, DraftKings

We have a massive Friday night slate on tap tonight with some favorable hitting conditions. Tonight, we get Coors Field and Sutter Health Park, along with some great spots to attack pitchers. There are not many favorable pitchers going tonight, so figuring out our arms will be essential to finishing in the green tonight. If […]

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 […]

Manny Machado Back in Padres Lineup as the DH

San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado (calf) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting third for the Friars in Wednesday's series finale against the Chicago Cubs and right-hander Jameson Taillon at Petco Park, per MLB.com. With Machado at DH, Miguel Andujar will get the start at third base and bat sixth. The […]

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 […]

Buy Low, Sell High Fantasy Baseball Trade Advice for Week 5 (2026)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our weekly buy/sell fantasy baseball trades advice article for Week 5 of the 2026 season, highlighting the best players to trade for and trade away. Each week of the fantasy baseball season, we will look at which players are the best buy-lows to acquire and who might be the biggest sell-highs.  This […]