Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 4

We're already approaching the one-month mark of the major league season, and what a month it's been. We've already seen several notable prospects sign long-term extensions this season, with plenty of prospects already debuting and making impacts for our fantasy teams. How about that Sal Stewart fellow, huh? We have several other notable prospects on […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Hitters and Pitchers (Week 4)

We're still only around three weeks into the 2026 major league season, but slow starts and injuries have forced many managers to hit the waiver wire more frequently than they hoped when drafting their teams this spring. But that's baseball for you! The players below are all under 40 percent rostered in Yahoo! leagues. Some […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 3

After a slight lull following the Konnor Griffin promotion, it sounds like the upcoming week could yield a few notable prospect promotions. We've already received confirmation regarding Noah Schultz, and we might get Sam Antonacci and Didier Fuentes as well. There are several other prospects performing extremely well in Triple-A to open the season as […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups: Hitters and Pitchers (Week 3)

The first two weeks of the major league season have flown by. We need to remember that fantasy baseball is a marathon, not a sprint, especially when it comes to the waiver wire. Don't put yourself in a situation where you don't have many moves or FAAB left near the end of the season. But […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 2

We're just shy of the two-week mark of the 2026 major league season, and we already had the biggest call-up of the year happen with Pittsburgh promoting the No. 1 prospect in baseball, Konnor Griffin, last week. And honestly, this is one of those times where I'm happy to be wrong about my June ETA […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 2)

We're only one week into the 2026 major league season, but chaos has already unfolded. Plenty of names that we didn't expect are off to hot starts, a few of which are included in my waiver wire recommendations below. The players below are all under 40 percent rostered in Yahoo! leagues. Some of them might […]

Top 25 Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash (Redraft): Eric Cross' Rookie Rankings for Week 1

Draft season is over, and the long grind of a fantasy baseball season has begun. In addition to my waiver wire article every Friday, I'll once again be ranking and discussing the top-25 prospects to stash in redraft leagues each Monday here on RotoBaller. While several notable prospects like JJ Wetherholt, Kevin McGonigle, and Chase […]

Eric Cross' Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Hitters and Pitchers (Week 1)

Welcome back to another season of fantasy baseball content here on RotoBaller. This is my fourth season with the RotoBaller family, and I'm excited to be back writing this waiver wire article every Friday, along with my Top 25 Prospects to Stash article on Mondays. Even though the season is only two days old, it's […]

2026 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings: Eric Cross' Top 25 Rookies for Drafts (March Updates)

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. […]

Eric Cross' Top 125 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (March 2026)

The offseason is over, and spring training games and videos are once again filling our lives and our social media timelines. It's a glorious time of year, isn't it? As we inch closer to the start of the regular season, I wanted to provide an update to my top 2026 fantasy baseball prospect rankings to […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Targets - Eric Cross' Picks After The Draft

We're now just a few days away from the start of the 2026 major league season, and the majority of fantasy drafts are in the books. If you've already had your draft, I bet you're already looking at your rosters to find where your strengths and weaknesses are, along with seeing who the most intriguing […]

Predicting Fantasy Baseball Prospect Call-Up Timelines - Updated Top Prospect ETAs (March)

We're now just over a week away from the MLB regular season, and fantasy baseball drafts are in full swing. Around a month ago, I posted my initial prospect ETA charts here on RotoBaller, but with a month of spring training in the book, some prospect ETAs have shifted. My ETAs below are based on […]

Top 200 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings - Eric Cross' March 2026 Update

March is the best month of the year. Not only are we days away from the start of the major league season, but we also have the World Baseball Classic going on, which has been a phenomenal tournament so far. With the season quickly approaching, we've already experienced some player movement, both positively and negatively, […]

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 […]

7 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Eric Cross' 2026 Picks

One of my favorite articles to write every pre-season is my bold predictions article here on RotoBaller. Why? Well, a bold predictions article can be both fun and informative. Many of these won't come true, but they're bold predictions for a reason. But at the same time, while the chances are slim, there's an element […]

Infield Fantasy Baseball ADP Values: Hitters To Target After Pick 100

One of the key parts of any fantasy baseball draft is finding value. Not only does it feel great to draft a player who provides our fantasy team with a positive return on investment, but it also goes a long way to our fantasy teams having success throughout the season. As we approach the start […]

2026 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Call-Up ETAs - Predicting Top MLB Prospect Timelines

Prospects, you can't live with them, and you can't live without them. One of the most difficult tasks each season in redraft leagues is trying to figure out which prospects to target or not target in your drafts, and when they might be up. I'm going to do my best to answer the latter part […]

2026 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings: Eric Cross' Top 25 Prospects for Redraft Leagues

2026 fantasy baseball drafts are really ramping up. Some of you have already been in some drafts, while others are still preparing for the heart of draft season in February and March. Regardless of which bucket you fall into, it's time to push the pedal to the metal. There are a ton of exciting rookies […]

Eric Cross' Top 12 Starting Pitcher (SP) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2026

Watching an elite pitcher go about his craft is personally one of my favorite parts of watching baseball. Dotting a fastball on the corner, making a hitter look foolish on a breaking ball, changing speeds and eye levels, all exciting elements of pitching that make it a spectacle. That is especially the case with the […]

Top 10 Pitching Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (2026)

My 2026 positional prospect rankings series here on RotoBaller concludes with the always intriguing starting pitcher position. The top of my pitching prospect rankings heading into 2026 is especially exciting due to the proximity of many of the arms in the below Top-10. Six of the 10 have already debuted, and three of the other […]

Top 200 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings - Eric Cross' January 2026 Update

Baseball season is nearly here. Pitchers and catchers report in under two weeks, fantasy baseball drafts are ramping up, and baseball excitement is buzzing. But for those of us who play in dynasty leagues, the baseball season never fully ends, as there are always trades to be made and offseason drafts to complete. Below, you'll […]

Eric Cross' Top 125 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (January 2026)

Welcome to my first prospect rankings update of 2026. Baseball season is approaching quickly, and many of the names below are slated to make an impact at the major league level at some point during the upcoming season. These MLB prospect rankings are geared toward standard 5x5 fantasy baseball leagues (AVG) and consider many factors, […]

Top 50 FYPD Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings: First-Year Player Drafts (2026)

For those of you who play in fantasy baseball dynasty leagues, there truly is no offseason. There are always ways to improve your roster throughout the winter months, and one of the biggest parts of any dynasty league offseason is your league's first-year player draft (FYPD). It's hard not to be excited about a new […]

Top 10 Outfield Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (2026)

All of the infield is complete in this prospect positional rankings series, and now it's time to head to the outfield, which is loaded with talent right now. All 10 names below are within my Top-50 overall, and several of these names should make an impact at the major league level at some point this […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Pitchers Who Could Become Aces in 2026

In fantasy baseball, we're always looking for players who can take the next step. The next step means different things to different players, but for a small percentage of players, that means taking the next step to superstardom. This is an article I've been writing every offseason for the last few years now, and it's […]

Eric Cross' Top 12 Outfield (OF) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2026

The outfield position is deep and rich with talent. That has always been the case and 2026 is going to be no different. Many of the best fantasy assets in the game reside in the outfield with the entire Top-12 below residing inside my Top-30 overall dynasty rankings. Below, you'll find my Top-12 at this […]

Eric Cross' Top 10 Shortstop (SS) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2026

Per usual, the shortstop position is absolutely loaded. All of the below are inside my top-60 overall, and seven are inside my top-30 overall. Not only is this position loaded with elite talent, but the depth is also notable, including down in the prospect ranks. Below, you'll find my top 10 at this position, along […]

Eric Cross' Top 10 Third Base (3B) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2026

The hot corner has been led by Jose Ramirez for the last several years, with various elite players filling in behind him. But now the top of these rankings looks a bit different. Ramírez is still elite, but a new name has taken over the top spot. This position also saw a down year from […]

Eric Cross' Top 10 Second Base (2B) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2026

The second base position isn't the most appealing position in the game, but there are some reinforcements on the way in the prospect ranks, and some potential bounceback and/or breakout candidates could really save this position. Below, you'll find my top-10 at this position, along with analysis on each player. A few players whom I […]

Eric Cross' Top 10 First Base (1B) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2026

The first base position is always loaded with power, and 2026 should be no different. This position has a good mix of notable veterans, breakouts, and rising young talent with the top two names below being 26 or younger. We also have a new top dog at this position. I honestly didn't imagine anyone wrestling […]