Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues and H2H Points (March Updates)

Do you play in fantasy baseball points leagues? We do too. Points and H2H points formats can be vastly different from a standard 5x5 roto league, and players' values can skew depending on the league settings. It's the closest format to fantasy football and remains one of the most preferred fantasy baseball formats to play. […]

18 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers - Hitter Values at Every Position in 2026 Drafts (C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF)

What is a sleeper? The term is league-dependent, and personal preference is often all that distinguishes sleepers from breakouts, must-drafts, and even upside plays. Can boring veterans be sleepers? What about unproven rookies? This article explores three types of sleepers to cover every format. Top-10 sleepers are taken outside the top-15 at their position in […]

Post-Hype Home Run Hitters - Fantasy Baseball Breakouts for 2026

Once the shine has faded, baseball players get cast aside by fantasy managers far too easily and quickly. One down season, or a year of not fulfilling unrealistic expectations, can see fantasy managers turn their attention to another new and shiny object. It's those players who have been ignored in drafts so far that we're […]

Undervalued Hitters At Every Position - 6 Fantasy Baseball Value Picks (2026)

One of the biggest keys to winning a fantasy baseball championship is all about value. Finding the right values in fantasy baseball drafts will go a long way in rounding out your roster. Those who took a chance on Cal Raleigh or Pete Crow-Armstrong in last year's drafts were in a much better spot come […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Draft Values - Outfield Gems to Know for 2026

Outfield is a critical but unique position for fantasy baseball. Unlike other positions, every MLB team plays multiple outfielders in every game, and most fantasy baseball formats require plenty of depth at the position. As a result, you need a unique strategy for building your roster at the position. One top strategy is to target […]

Fantasy Baseball Prospects With The Best Hit Tools - Top Rookie Breakout Candidates (2026)

There are plenty of exciting young prospects in today's game, and this year, more so than in recent years, there seems to be more than a few who have yet to make their MLB debut who appear ready to help fantasy teams from the onset of the regular season. In this article, we're going to […]

6 Post-Hype Fantasy Baseball Sleepers With Upside - Breakout Candidates for Later Rounds

While most managers chase the budding high-upside prospect in the final rounds of the draft, it is sometimes wise to pivot to a former highly-regarded prospect who has yet to find their footing. Over the past few seasons, we have seen former top prospects like Tyler Soderstrom, Michael Busch, and Zach Neto have a "later" […]

Updated Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 750

The countdown to Opening Day is on as we draw closer to the 2026 MLB season. With have some big fantasy baseball drafts coming up soon. At RotoBaller HQ, we recently updated our 2026 fantasy baseball rankings for all positions to account for the injuries or latest news. Our rankings and tiers are designed for […]

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. […]

Josue De Paula Sent to Minor-League Camp

Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Josue De Paula was assigned to minor-league camp on Sunday. The team's No. 1-ranked prospect (according to MLB.com) was unlikely to make the MLB roster out of spring training but was given a small taste of MLB action. During spring training, De Paula posted a strong .375/.464/.417 line across 14 […]

Joshua Baez Impressing in Spring Training, to Contend for Early Debut?

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Joshua Baez is making a strong impression early in camp and could contend for a much-earlier-than-expected MLB debut. Through nine games, the team's No. 4-ranked prospect has posted a strong .333/.429/.667 slash line with two home runs and one stolen base. Last summer, Baez spent time at High-A and Double-A. […]

Ryan Waldschmidt Reassigned to Minor-League Camp

The Arizona Diamondbacks reassigned outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt to minor-league camp on Sunday, according to Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports. The D-backs were seriously considering having Waldschmidt make their Opening Day roster due to injuries to Corbin Carroll (hand) and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (knee) in their outfield. The 23-year-old former 31st overall pick in 2024 […]

Nelson Velazquez Could Get Increased Reps

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Nelson Velazquez appears to have a legitimate chance at landing a spot on the 26-man roster. The Cardinals are looking for an option in left field with Lars Nootbaar (heels) still sidelined. Nootbaar is still recovering from surgery on his heels, so it doesn't sound like he'll be ready for Opening […]

Jackson Chourio Should Return to WBC Lineup on Monday

Team Venezuela manager Omar Lopez said that Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (hand) is "ready" and should be back in the lineup for the World Baseball Classic contest against Nicaragua on Monday, according to Kevin Barral of FishOnFirst.com. A left-hand injury has caused Chourio to miss Venezuela's first two games of the WBC, but it's […]

Rangers Claim Dairon Blanco Off Waivers From Royals

The Texas Rangers have claimed outfielder Dairon Blanco off waivers from the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. Blanco quickly finds a new home after being designated for assignment by the Royals earlier in the week. Blanco figures to have a legitimate shot at claiming a 26-man roster spot. The 32-year-old is a solid contact hitter […]

Byron Buxton "Fine" After Being Hit by Pitch

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (forearm) is "fine" after he was removed from Friday's World Baseball Classic game for Team USA against Brazil after being hit by a pitch on his right forearm in the fifth inning, according to Team USA manager Mark DeRosa. X-rays came back negative on Buxton's arm. He initially stayed in […]

Cedric Mullins Resumes Baseball Activities

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Cedric Mullins (back) has been kept out of the lineup lately due to a lingering back issue. Mullins is reportedly feeling better and was able to resume baseball activities. Rays' manager Kevin Cash said that Mullins is improving, but he isn't going to play for a little bit. The Rays aren't […]

Later-Round Outfield Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers, Values: Cheap Hitters With Upside

Opening Day is fast approaching, and we are preparing fantasy managers for their upcoming 2026 fantasy baseball drafts. At RotoBaller, we continue our later-round fantasy baseball draft sleepers series with the outfield position. Below you will find five late-round outfield fantasy baseball sleepers and values for 2026 fantasy baseball drafts. And in case you missed […]

Kyle Tucker is Expected to Return on Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker (personal) is expected to rejoin the organization on Sunday. Tucker has been away from the team for a little under a week while his wife gave birth to their first child. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tucker is expected to serve as the designated hitter on Sunday. He figures […]

Rays Being Overly Cautious with Chandler Simpson

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson (hamstring) hasn't played since Wednesday, but fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried right now. On Saturday, manager Kevin Cash said that the team is being overly cautious with Simpson. It sounds like the speedy outfielder is dealing with left hamstring tightness. The Rays don't want to push Simpson too […]

Byron Buxton Leaves WBC Game After Being Hit by a Pitch on his Elbow

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (elbow) was removed from Friday's World Baseball Classic game early against Brazil after being hit by a pitch on his elbow in the fifth inning, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Team USA replaced Buxton in center field with Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. The severity of Buxton's elbow […]

Right-Field Job is Carson Benge's to Lose?

New York Mets outfield prospect Carson Benge is making a case this spring for why the right-field job should be his to lose, according to Danny Abriano of SNY. Abriano writes that Benge "has looked the part of someone ready for the majors." Others vying for playing time in right field include Mike Tauchman, MJ […]

Top Outfield Fantasy Baseball Prospect Breakouts and Stashes (2026)

There are so many prospects to keep track of heading into fantasy baseball drafts. Sometimes, it's hard to keep a close eye on all of them. Of course, every fantasy manager knows about the top prospects like Konnor Griffin and Nolan McLean. Both Griffin and McLean have been extremely hyped up this offseason and will […]

7 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Jeremy Heist's 2026 Picks

As we head into March and the fantasy baseball draft season really starts ramping up, there's no better time for some bold predictions. While most fantasy content is geared to give you the most possible information to find even the slightest edge to crush your draft and win your league, bold predictions are the time […]

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 […]

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 […]

Corbin Carroll Taking Live At-Bats in Camp

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (hand) is already taking live batting practice in camp as he works his way back from hamate surgery on his right hand that he had on Feb. 12, according to Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. Nothing is set in stone, but the fact that the 25-year-old former National League […]

Jackson Chourio "Fine" After Suffering Hand Contusion

Updating a previous report, Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (hand) suffered a left-hand contusion from a hit-by-pitch on Wednesday in a World Baseball Classic exhibition game, according to Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Chourio is not in the lineup for Team Venezuela's WBC game on Friday against the Netherlands, but he could play […]

Jackson Chourio Won't Play in WBC on Friday

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio (wrist) won't play in Team Venezuela's game against Team Netherlands on Friday in the World Baseball Classic. Chourio is dealing with a wrist contusion after getting hit by a pitch on Wednesday. He underwent further testing that revealed a soft-tissue contusion, so there is no structural damage. It sounds like […]

Jackson Merrill Likely to Bounce Back in 2026

San Diego Padres outfielder Jackson Merrill needs a bounce-back campaign after injuries plagued him throughout the 2025 season. Merrill came into the league in 2024 and was outstanding as he finished ninth in MVP voting. His excellent rookie season led to many drafting him in the first three rounds during last year's drafts. Sadly, the […]