Sandy Alcantara Would Start in Potential WBC Final

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Sandy Alcantara has reportedly been named the starter if the Dominican Republic advances to the World Baseball Classic final. On Sunday, DR manager Albert Pujols announced that Alcantara will get the ball if they make it through Team USA on Sunday night. The 30-year-old would take on either Venezuela or Italy […]

Cubs to Wait and See with Seiya Suzuki

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (knee) was removed from Saturday's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal after suffering an apparent injury. Suzuki suffered a right knee injury while attempting to steal second base in the loss to Venezuela. He'll head from Miami back to Arizona, so the Cubs' training staff can do an evaluation. When asked for […]

Jose Ramirez is Day-to-Day with Shoulder Inflammation

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez (shoulder) was removed early during Saturday's Cactus League matchup against the Chicago White Sox. Ramirez jammed his left shoulder while doing a head-first slide into third base. After the game, Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said that Ramirez is day-to-day with left shoulder inflammation. Fantasy managers can take a sigh […]

Yordan Alvarez is Feeling Good Right Now

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez appears to be fully healthy heading into the regular season. Last year, Alvarez was limited to 47 games due to a fractured hand and ankle sprain. When healthy, Alvarez posted solid numbers, but the Astros are hopeful to get a full season from him in 2026. Recently, Alvarez said […]

Cade Povich Optioned to Triple-A

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Cade Povich has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday. Povich was in the mix for one of the final rotational spots, but didn't make the cut. He struggled with a 4.32 ERA and seven walks across 8.1 innings of work during Spring Training. The southpaw opened the 2025 season with […]

ATC Fantasy Baseball Rankings: The Industry's #1 Accuracy Draft Rankings

Below you will find ATC's fantasy baseball rankings, which are powered by ATC Projections, and industry legend Ariel Cohen. ATC Rankings were the #1 most accurate industry draft rankings in 2025, and ATC Projections have been the #1 most accurate industry projections since 2019. You will not find ATC Rankings anywhere else, they are exclusively at […]

9 League-Winning Fantasy Baseball Hitters: Andy Smith's High-Upside Draft Targets

I've spent the entire offseason doing deep dives into positional previews, the next group of emerging rookies, and pitching changes, but on draft day, you are looking for those league winners. Finding a player like Junior Caminero in the middle rounds or Nick Kurtz on the waiver wire could have almost single-handedly won you your […]

Custom Fantasy Baseball Rankings Service for Drafts: Points, Roto, Category, Head-to-Head and Best Ball

RotoBaller's powerful Custom Rankings Service provides you with customized fantasy baseball rankings and projections for your specific leagues, categories and scoring settings. Whether your league is for Roto, Points, H2H Categories, or Best Ball -- we generate custom rankings and projections for your specific leagues. Just enter your league settings, and your dynamic rankings and […]

Corbin Carroll to Resume Playing Defense This Week

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (hand) "should start playing defense again on Wednesday or Thursday," according to Alex D'Agostino of Diamondbacks On SI. He'll likely play the outfield in a backfield game, rather than one of the Snakes' official Cactus League contests. It's another step in the right direction for the star outfielder, who has […]

5 Injured Players To Stash for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2026)

Injuries are a major part of fantasy baseball. Players get hurt all the time, and there's really no way to avoid injuries. Sometimes, though, drafting injured players could be a game-changer for your fantasy team. If you pick up the right injured players in fantasy baseball drafts, those players could eventually turn into draft-day steals. […]

7 Breakout Hitters For Fantasy Baseball Drafts: Joey Pollizze's Picks

Every season, there are unexpected players who break out. Those players then become fantasy superstars. Some of the biggest fantasy breakout stars from last year were Pete Crow-Armstrong, Geraldo Perdomo, Nick Kurtz, Junior Caminero, Bryan Woo, and Maikel Garcia. All six of those players exceeded expectations in 2025. In this article, we will look at […]

Francisco Lindor Non-Committal About Status for Opening Day

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (hand) acknowledged that he's making significant progress, but he's not ready to commit to being in the lineup on Opening Day, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. The 32-year-old made his 2026 spring training debut on Sunday after missing time due to a stress reaction in his left hamate […]

2026 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings: Eric Cross' Top 25 Prospects for Redraft Leagues (March Update)

We're now officially in the heart of fantasy baseball draft season, with Opening Day approaching quickly. Regardless of what format you play in, high-upside rookies are always going to be intriguing. Grabbing the next prospect to ascend to star or superstar status is always rewarding and can be a part of your fantasy team's success. […]

Lawrence Butler on Track to Return Tuesday?

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler (knees) was seen running the bases at the team's spring training facility in Mesa on Sunday. Martín Gallegos of MLB.com reports that the A's are "looking at Tuesday for his first game playing outfield" during 2026 Cactus League action. Butler hasn't played yet this spring, but it sounds like he's getting […]

7 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers for H2H Points Leagues

Every year, some players go too late in fantasy baseball points leagues. These players then become tremendous value picks, and those fantasy managers who selected them in the late rounds just got a game-changer at the backend of drafts. In this article, we will be looking at seven players who are currently value picks. These […]

Nathan Eovaldi Named Rangers' Opening Day Starter

Texas Rangers right-handed pitcher Nathan Eovaldi will earn the start on Opening Day, manager Skip Schumaker announced on Sunday. It seemed like the Rangers' decision was trending this way, but the confirmation is useful for fantasy managers, especially since Jacob deGrom could have been in the mix for the nod. It's a well-deserved recognition for […]

Luis Gil Makes the Yankees' Starting Rotation

New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil has been named to the team's starting rotation ahead of Opening Day, manager Aaron Boone told Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. While Boone wouldn't confirm which rotation spot Gil will occupy, he did confirm that the 27-year-old will be one of the team's five starters. A right lat strain […]

Hayden Birdsong Diagnosed with Grade 2 Forearm Strain and UCL Sprain

San Francisco Giants right-handed pitcher Hayden Birdsong (forearm) has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 forearm strain and UCL sprain, according to an announcement from the organization that was relayed by Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area. Birdsong will meet with Dr. Keith Meister for a second opinion later this week, but the initial […]

Updated 2026 Fantasy Baseball Draft Rankings

    2026 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Articles by MLB Position ALL - C - 1B - 2B - SS - 3B - OF - SP - RP Above you will find all of RotoBaller's 2026 fantasy baseball rankings, tiers, auction dollar values, stats and projections for your 2026 fantasy baseball leagues. Our Ranking Wizard displays our staff's fantasy baseball rankings for various formats, all in one easy […]

Ryan Walker Could Be an Undervalued Source of Saves Heading into 2026

After notching 10 saves and a 1.91 ERA across 76 appearances in 2024, San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Ryan Walker entered 2025 as the team's primary ninth-inning option. While Walker collected 17 more saves in 2025, he struggled to a 4.11 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP, and eventually lost his job to emergent Giants right-hander […]

Can Eury Perez Break Out as a Fantasy SP1 in 2026?

After undergoing Tommy John surgery in April 2024, Miami Marlins starting pitcher Eury Perez did not make it back to the big league mound until June 2025. Upon his return, the 22-year-old posted a 7-6 record with a 4.25 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 105 strikeouts across 95 1/3 innings (20 starts). While Perez's 4.25 ERA […]

Cole Ragans Could Re-Emerge as a Fantasy Ace in 2026

After breaking out as a fantasy ace in 2024, Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Cole Ragans battled through injuries and underperformance in an underwhelming follow-up campaign in 2025. Across 61 2/3 innings (13 starts), the 28-year-old went 3-3 with a 4.67 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 98 strikeouts. Ragans spent time on the Injured List with […]

Is Jose Ramirez Worth a Top-Five Pick in 2026 Drafts?

Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez has been one of the better players in baseball for the better part of the last 10 years. He posted another excellent season in 2025, hitting .282/.360/.503 with 30 home runs, 85 RBI, 103 runs scored, and 44 stolen bases across 673 plate appearances. Ramirez has logged at least […]

Jeremy Pena "Feeling Good," Still Thinks He Can Be Ready for Opening Day

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (finger) is "feeling good" and returning by Opening Day remains his goal, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Pena suffered a fracture in the tip of his right ring finger while fielding a ground ball in a WBC exhibition game for Team Dominican Republic earlier this spring. The 28-year-old is […]

Marcelo Mayer Scratched With Left-Knee Soreness

Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer (knee) was scratched from the lineup ahead of Sunday's Grapefruit League contest against the Minnesota Twins. According to Christopher Smith of MassLive.com, Mayer is experiencing left knee soreness. While it's hard to gauge the severity of injuries from a potentially precautionary lineup change in spring training, this situation requires […]

Zach Neto's Tests Come Back Negative, Dealing With Sprained Hand

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (hand) has been diagnosed with a small sprain in his left hand, according to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register. Fletcher reports that tests came back negative on Neto's hand, which means he avoided a fracture, and he expects to return to the Halos' lineup within a few […]

Graham Pauley Expected to Get Infield Reps Next Weekend

The Miami Marlins are targeting next weekend for third baseman Graham Pauley (arm) to resume playing the infield, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. When he gets back onto the field, he'll return to his natural position at third base, where he played 52 big-league games last year. Pauley slashed just .224/.311/.366 with 90 […]

Maximo Acosta Diagnosed With Left-Oblique Strain

Miami Marlins infield prospect Maximo Acosta (oblique) has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left oblique strain and will miss three to four weeks, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Acosta is a former international prospect who ranked #25 among Marlins prospects in FanGraphs' mid-2025 farm system report. He ended up making his MLB […]

Adam Frazier Slated to Start at Second Base for the Angels?

Los Angeles Angels infielder Adam Frazier appears to be the favorite to start at second base on Opening Day, according to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register. Fletcher wrote that Frazier is "probably the leader" in the mix for the job after Christian Moore and Kyren Paris were optioned to Triple-A. Other names in […]

Pavin Smith Briefly Shut Down, Should Return Wednesday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Pavin Smith (forearm) was scratched from Friday's lineup with left forearm tightness. Manager Torey Lovullo said that Smith will be shut down for a couple of days, but he won't require any imaging, and he should return to the lineup by Wednesday. The 30-year-old is looking to take on a bigger […]