
Mid‑Week Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Six Players to Add Before Week 18
Dan’s mid‑week update spotlights six waiver‑wire targets who could reshape fantasy lineups in the final stretch of the 2026 MLB season.
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Dan’s mid‑week update spotlights six waiver‑wire targets who could reshape fantasy lineups in the final stretch of the 2026 MLB season.

Several starters delivered quality starts on Monday, with Walbert Ureña’s dominant display against the Astros setting the tone for a night of high strikeout rates and effective pitch mixes.

The 2026 MLB Draft saw a historic five players from the UNLV baseball program selected, highlighting a new era for the Rebels.

The 2026 MLB Draft concluded after 20 rounds, delivering 613 selections. Six current Tennessee baseball players and four high school signees were among those chosen, each entering contract talks with the teams that drafted them. Teams operate under specific spending pools, with values assigned to the first ten rounds, influencing negotiation strategies across the league.

A look at the week’s most compelling moments, from Max Scherzer’s strikeout chase to the Mets’ dominant win.

Eight Sooners players were chosen in the 2026 MLB Draft, while key returnees and portal additions set the stage for another championship run.

With the trade deadline set for Monday at 6 p.m. ET, teams are poised to reshuffle rotations and lineups, a shift that could dramatically alter fantasy baseball values across the league.

The upcoming midsummer classic will feature double‑digit All‑Star selections, notable seasonal stats and a blend of power hitters and ace pitchers.

Major League Baseball’s owners have introduced a collective salary cap for the first time, prompting a fierce response from the players’ union. Star players including Juan Soto and Bryce Harper have publicly opposed the measure, which could limit their earnings and affect the 2027 season.

All‑Star players and the MLB Players Association push back against a proposed salary cap that could reshape contracts and the 2027 season.

All‑Star pitchers and superstars are pushing back against Major League Baseball’s plan to institute a salary cap, raising concerns about player contracts, the 2027 season and the future of collective bargaining.

Top baseball talent publicly rejects the league's proposed salary cap, citing threats to earning potential and legacy, while outlining union counter‑demands ahead of renewed talks.

A dozen selections highlight a breakthrough draft season for South Texas baseball prospects, showcasing their skill and potential on the national stage.

With the current collective bargaining agreement set to expire in December, Major League Baseball's first salary cap proposal since the 1994-95 strike has sparked a united front among top players who fear restricted earnings and diminished rights.

Players’ opposition to a league‑wide salary cap threatens to reshape contract negotiations and could shorten the 2027 season.

All‑Star pitchers and veterans argue that a new salary cap would curb earnings and disrupt the game, as negotiations over the 2026 contract deadline loom.

A look at the most valuable players available on waivers, from relievers with elite ratios to hitters delivering power and speed

The 2026 MLB Draft highlighted Texas A&M's rising talent, with seven players signing rookie contracts and a promising pitching outlook for 2027.
Veteran outfielder Mike Trout and rookie sensation Kevin McGonigle will represent the Philadelphia area at the upcoming All-Star Game, bringing together two generations of local talent.
Casey Wensley, a 2023 All‑Scholastic from Bridgewater‑Raynham, signed with the Los Angeles Angels after a breakout junior season at Bryant University, opting to begin his professional career rather than return for his senior year.

Cody Boshell, a top Tennessee recruit, signed a $750,000 agreement with the Arizona Diamondbacks after being selected in the 11th round of the 2026 MLB Draft, underscoring the Volunteers' sustained draft excellence.

A look at the latest performances, injuries and international stints of former University of Arizona baseball players now competing in the big leagues and beyond.

All‑Star representatives Paul Skenes, Juan Soto and Bryce Harper voice strong opposition to a league‑wide salary cap, warning that it could lock down earnings and spark a showdown before the 2027 season.

All‑Star players criticize MLB's new salary‑cap proposal, warning it could limit earnings and trigger a lockout as the current contract expires in December.