Could Jordan Lawlar Finally Be Ready for a Breakout?

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jordan Lawlar started off Cactus League action with a bang, belting two home runs in his first two games and going 4-for-6 with a walk during that time. Since then, he's gone 0-for-6 over the next three games, but the former first-rounder has also drawn five walks over that stretch, so he's […]

Tyler Freeman Making Cactus League Debut on Thursday

Colorado Rockies utility man Tyler Freeman (back), who had an injection in his back over the winter, is in the Cactus League lineup on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers for the first time this spring, according to MLB.com's Thomas Harding. Freeman was dealing with a lower-back strain when he reported to spring training last month, […]

Brenton Doyle Thinks he Can Play on Friday

Colorado Rockies center fielder Brenton Doyle (wrist), who is battling a left-wrist sprain in camp, hit in the batting cage on Wednesday and thinks he can play in a Cactus League game on Friday, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com. Doyle has not played in spring training since being scratched from the lineup last Wednesday […]

Andrew McCutchen Signs One-Year Deal With Rangers

Free-agent outfielder/designated hitter Andrew McCutchen signed a one-year minor-league deal with the Texas Rangers on Thursday, according to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. The four-time MVP and former National League MVP with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2013 is entering his 18th MLB season at age 39. McCutchen played in 135 games in 2025 […]

Is Aaron Judge Worth the First Overall Pick?

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is coming off another massive season and is starring this spring training for both the Yankees and Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Last year, the Yankees slugger delivered an impressive .331/.357/.688 slash line with 53 home runs, 137 runs scored, 114 RBI, and 12 steals over 152 […]

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. […]

Tyler Callihan Traded to the Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired utilityman Tyler Callihan (left forearm) from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Kyle Nicolas in a rare trade inside the division. Callihan was expected to compete for a roster spot in Cincinnati after suffering a grisly left forearm fracture while crashing into the left-field wall in Atlanta last May. He was […]

Ryan Waldschmidt Making Strong Case for Starting Job

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt has made a strong case for a starting job early in spring training and is quickly approaching sleeper territory in drafts. Through his first six contests, Waldschmidt has posted a .316/.350/.632 slash line with three doubles, one home run, and one stolen base. Even though Waldschmidt has yet to […]

Key Hitter Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Know for 2026 Drafts

Every season, there are prospects who come into the majors and immediately make an impact. These players then become league winners for your fantasy baseball team. Just look at Paul Skenes in 2024 and Nick Kurtz in 2025. Both players started the season down in the minors and carried fantasy managers through the playoffs. In […]

Underdog Best Ball Fantasy Baseball Rankings and Tiers (2026)

Below you'll find our MLB team's 2026 Underdog Best Ball Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2026 Best Ball leagues on the Underdog Fantasy platform. The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, so use these Underdog rankings to crush your Underdog drafts. These MLB best ball rankings are put together by RotoBaller's lead analyst Nick […]

A's Open to Kyler Murray Exploring a Return to Baseball

The Athletics are open to reuniting with Kyler Murray, who was the ninth overall selection in the 2018 MLB draft out of Oklahoma, according to Martin Gallegos of MLB.com. Murray ultimately chose football over baseball and was taken first overall in the 2019 NFL draft by the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals will be releasing the […]

Dylan Crews Returns to Grapefruit League Lineup on Wednesday

Washington Nationals outfielder Dylan Crews (thumb) returned to the Grapefruit League lineup on Wednesday, starting in center field and batting sixth against Team Venezuela. Crews took three days off after injuring his left thumb during live batting practice in camp on Saturday, but he's good to go now. The 24-year-old went 1-for-9 with two runs […]

Corbin Carroll Progressing to Batting Practice Swings

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (hand) has progressed from swings off flips/tee toss to more typical batting practice swings, manager Torey Lovullo told Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. Carroll is recovering from surgery for a broken hamate bone in his right hand, but he appears to be getting close to facing live pitching in […]

10 League-Winning Hitters: Fantasy Baseball High Upside Draft Targets and Values

It's that time of year again. It's time to dive into my 10 league-winning hitters for 2026 fantasy baseball leagues. The goal here is to nail a hitter who provides significant profit at their current cost. It doesn't have to be someone who goes super late in drafts. It just has to be someone who […]

Byron Buxton Looking Like a Draft-Day Value

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton went 0-for-2 with a walk in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic (WBC) game, where the U.S. won 15-1 over the San Francisco Giants squad. Importantly, Buxton also stole a base, showing that his veteran wheels are healthy and ready for the regular season. Despite having played in the most games in […]

5 Outfield Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates

Every season, there are players who break out. These players then become fantastic value picks in fantasy baseball drafts. Just look at Pete Crow-Armstrong last season. Not many fantasy managers were in on him in drafts, but the Cubs outfielder went on to hit over 30 home runs and steal over 30 bases in a […]

Early-Round Fantasy Baseball Busts? Potential Landmines for Drafts (2026)

When you are building the foundation of a fantasy baseball team in the earliest rounds, upside, a very-overused fantasy term, always figures into the mix. But it should also be a goal to target players with high statistical floors if possible. Established standouts such as Jose Ramirez and Manny Machado are certainly safe earlier picks […]

Walker Jenkins Reassigned to Minor-League Camp

Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins (hamstring) was among six players that the team reassigned to minor-league camp on Wednesday, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Jenkins was never realistically expected to make the big-league roster out of spring training, and that was especially true after he suffered a Grade 1 left-hamstring strain last […]

Cody Bellinger Scheduled to Return to Grapefruit League Action on Thursday

New York Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger (back), who has been dealing with some back soreness in camp the last few days, took live batting practice on Wednesday and came out of it fine, according to Erik Boland of Newsday. Bellinger is scheduled to return to the Grapefruit League lineup on Thursday afternoon against the Minnesota […]

Matt Shaw to Start Seeing More Time in the Outfield

Chicago Cubs third baseman Matt Shaw will begin to play more outfield over the next two weeks in spring training, according to Bruce Levine of the Marquee Sports Network. Levine reported in mid-February that Shaw is expected to start in right field in Chicago this year against left-handed pitchers, with outfielder Seiya Suzuki moving to […]

NFBC Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 600 (2026)

Baseball offseason is heating up, and with spring training around the corner, we have updated our MLB rankings and will continue to do so until Opening Day. Today, we are focused on best ball leagues, and below you'll find our MLB team's 2026 NFBC Fantasy Baseball Rankings for NFBC Best Ball leagues. These NFBC best ball […]

5 Outfield Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Undervalued Hitters With Upside (2026)

Pitchers and catchers reported to camp earlier this month, and spring training games recently have started, which means baseball season is finally here. This also means that 2026 fantasy drafts will be in full force this month, and we here at Rotoballer are ready to assist. This article will take a look at outfielders with […]

Christian Yelich to Make Spring Debut on Wednesday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich is penciled in for his Cactus League debut on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Yelich isn't injured at all, but the Brewers weren't in a rush to put the 34-year-old veteran with a history of back injuries on the field right away this spring. […]

MLBPA to Challenge Jurickson Profar's 162-Game Ban

The Major League Baseball Players Association plans to challenge the league's intention to suspend outfielder Jurickson Profar for 162 games after a second violation of the league's performance-enhancing drug policy in the last year, a source told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The 33-year-old Profar was suspended for 80 games in his first year in […]

Spencer Jones Changes his Swing to Resemble Dodgers Superstar

New York Yankees outfield prospect Spencer Jones is now swinging like Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, according to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic. After reviewing last year's film, Jones quickly found that his swing wasn't getting started until it was too late. The 6-foot-7 left-handed slugger "began constructing his swing in a way […]

Jurickson Profar Facing 162-Game Ban After Second PED Violation

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar is facing a 162-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug for the second time in the last year, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. Profar becomes the sixth player in MLB history to receive a 162-game suspension for PED use, and he will forfeit the entirety of his […]

Daylen Lile Can Be a Great Outfield Sleeper

Washington Nationals outfielder Daylen Lile was one of the few bright spots in a rough season for the team last year, and the 23-year-old lefty brings a ton of upside based on his ADP (average draft position) in fantasy drafts coming into his second season in the majors. He closed out last year with NL Player […]

Bounceback Hitters: Fantasy Baseball ADP Values for Hitters (2026)

As someone who lives in New England, dealing with snowstorm after snowstorm this winter, it's heartwarming to have spring training baseball back in our lives and fantasy baseball drafts to take part in. And with the start of spring training, certain players who had down seasons in 2025 now have a fresh start with their […]

10 High-Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers, Sleepers: Breakout Rookies for 2026

Targeting high-end prospects in the final rounds of your draft can provide your fantasy team with a massive spark throughout the season. Last summer, managers saw top prospects like Nolan McLean, Noah Cameron, Chase Burns, Nick Kurtz, and Jacob Wilson all make a massive impact during their rookie seasons. In this piece, we will spotlight […]

Andrew Benintendi Should be Back on Thursday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi (side) took swings in camp on Sunday and planned to do so again on Monday, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Benintendi said he would be playing if it were the regular season, but there is no reason to rush things on March 2. He is expected to be […]