![Why I Won't Be Drafting Shohei Ohtani This Season](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/i5rz3dsl8jdpa6nw09eh.jpg)
Everybody loves Shohei Ohtani, and rightfully so, but it might be time to take a one-year break from drafting him, argues Erik Halterman.
![Lineup Lowdown: American League](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/xpsauntuopsvebz1hoif.jpg)
Ryan Boyer grinds through the American League Lineup Lowdown, including Julio Rodriguez maybe finding a new home in the Mariners' batting order.
![MLB DFS Picks: FanDuel Plays and Strategy for Saturday, May 6](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/jqlgdlir0xeffiuxc8yu.jpg)
In Saturday’s eight-game slate, look for Braves starter Spencer Strider to bounce back from a shaky last outing and flirt with 40-plus fantasy points Saturday.
![AL FAAB Factor: Waiver Pickups of the Week](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/tdb5mpt1ojv5webdynqa.jpg)
Erik Siegrist checks out the available talent in the American League as Oakland's Mason Miller is one of a trio of top pitching prospects to get the call in recent days.
![Minor League Barometer: Risers & Fallers](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/zgdwpry8mgmh7bfbh7ez.jpg)
Jesse Siegel provides his latest prospect review, with a look at another potential future star in Detroit.
![Spring Training Job Battles: American League](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/s1xjygxzoyrayedaozut.jpg)
Erik Halterman breaks down the competition for AL jobs, including in Minnesota where Nick Gordon likely will spend time at several spots around the diamond this season.
![Best Ball Contests: Draft Strategy & Advice](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/wfg1c3rdyjobnpe7qerw.jpg)
Peter Schoenke takes a look at strategy and tips for best ball contests, such as checking scoring systems for batter walks (which has a big impact on Juan Soto's value) and sneaky multi-position players.
![The Z Files: Raking Since the Break](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/wgjakbcupqltnyrzg6uj.jpg)
Todd Zola looks at players who have been putting a hurting on the ball since the All-Star break as Matt Chapman's results continue to lag behind his batted-ball profile.
![AL FAAB Factor: Waiver Pickups of the Week](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/uconrrg9xh6if6s4tyja.jpg)
Erik Siegrist reviews the free-agent pool in the American League as top prospect Vinnie Pasquantino gets his first look at big-league pitching with the Royals.
![AL FAAB Factor: Waiver Pickups of the Week](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/bdoiwc0mxggaoq2dpgj6.jpg)
Erik Siegrist sifts through the available options in the AL as Ross Stripling gets ready to move back into the rotation for Toronto.
![The Z Files: Taking Stock of a Memorial Day Mock](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/b6habcnhibmm1z21ivyx.jpg)
Todd Zola analyzes the results from a Memorial Day mock draft as Mookie Betts re-establishes himself as a top fantasy pick.
![MLB FAAB Factor: Waiver Pickups of the Week](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/pkglni0udzcfkyocyvdz.jpg)
Jason Shebilske analyzes the top waiver-wire options for the week, including Milwaukee's Aaron Ashby.
![AL FAAB Factor: Waiver Pickups of the Week](https://res.cloudinary.com/rotowire/image/upload/ar_16:6,c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,g_auto:custom_no_override,q_auto,w_auto/onw4brcjklmpz0gfbudf.jpg)
Erik Siegrist reviews the available talent in the American League and suggests grabbing the Mariners' Kyle Lewis before his season debut Monday.