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Spring Training Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - ADP Trends for Drafts
Spring training is one of the most exciting times for baseball fans. After a long winter and offseason filled with major signings and trades, the players are finally taking the field, which means Opening Day is right around the corner. However, with spring games in full swing, several players have begun to rise and fall […]
Five Outfield Breakout Candidates for Fantasy Baseball (2026) - National League
Finding a breakout player in the middle to late rounds of your draft can provide your team with a massive boost. Those who selected Pete Crow-Armstrong secured an MVP candidate for the first half of the season who greatly outperformed his ADP, despite his rough second half. In this piece, I will spotlight five of my […]
6 League-Winning Fantasy Baseball Pitchers: Andy Smith's High-Upside Draft Targets
Everyone is looking for the next league-winner. Last season, several of the starting pitchers who took this mantle were Cristopher Sanchez of the Phillies and Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Dodgers, who provided immense value at their respective ADPs. In this piece, I will spotlight my six league-winning starting pitchers that I do not want to […]
NHL Power Rankings: Hart Memorial Trophy Rankings (March Update)
With the regular season in the final stretch, it is time to revisit our Hart Memorial Trophy power rankings. In this piece, we will spotlight the current top-10 favorites for the Hart Memorial Trophy heading into the final month of the season. Since our last update in February, several players have entered the conversation, while […]
Cole Young Flashing Power in Spring Games
Seattle Mariners infielder Cole Young has begun to flash high-end power in spring training and appears to be the favorite to be the team's Opening Day second baseman. Across 15 spring games, Young has held a .273/.343/.614 slash line with four home runs and three stolen bases. Young is in competition with fellow young infielder […]
William Bergolla Jr. Starting 2026 Campaign with Triple-A
Chicago White Sox infield prospect William Bergolla Jr. will begin the 2026 regular season but make his Triple-A debut. Bergolla spent his entire 2025 season in Double-A and showed enough progress in camp to reach the top level of the minor leagues. Last summer, the team's No. 11-ranked prospect would log 125 games with Double-A […]
Braden Montgomery to Begin Season at Double-A
Chicago White Sox top prospect Braden Montgomery will begin the 2026 regular season at Double-A. Montgomery is considered the team's No. 1 prospect on MLB.com and the No. 36 overall prospect in the sport. Montgomery joined the White Sox in the trade that sent Garrett Crochet to the Red Sox last offseason. He was initially […]
Hagen Smith to Make Triple-A Debut
Chicago White Sox left-handed pitching prospect Hagen Smith will be starting the 2026 regular season with Triple-A Charlotte. Smith was in the mix to earn a spot on the Opening Day roster but will instead begin the campaign by making his Triple-A debut. Smith spent the entire 2025 campaign with Double-A Birmingham. Through 75 2/3 […]
River Ryan No Longer In Consideration for Starting Role?
According to Sonja Chen of MLB.com, Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitching prospect River Ryan is trending towards opening the season at Triple-A Oklahoma City, not in the MLB rotation. Ryan is currently in consideration for one of the final spots in the starting rotation with Blake Snell (shoulder) and Gavin Stone (shoulder) both on the […]
Rhett Lowder Makes Opening Day Roster
Cincinnati Reds right-handed pitching prospect Rhett Lowder has officially made the Opening Day roster. The young right-hander was on the brink of the roster bubble for most of camp but was able to claim a role on the MLB roster. However, it has yet to be determined if the former seventh overall pick will have […]
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" […]
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 […]
Later-Round Fantasy Baseball HR Sleepers - Cheap Draft Targets For Home Runs (2026)
In the later rounds of drafts, managers are typically looking for high-upside plays. However, in category leagues, managers sometimes find themselves falling behind in certain categories, which could reshape their strategy in their last handful of selections. In this piece, we will spotlight several late-round targets to bolster your home run total using NFBC ADP […]
NHL Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 Teams Stand Ahead of Week 22?
With Week 21 of the NHL season in the books, it's time to update our power rankings. The playoff push is here, and we are at the time of the season when every single point matters. This week, we saw the Stars and Blue Jackets continue to stack points, while the Lightning and Wild continued […]
Connelly Early Holding his Own in Spring Training
Boston Red Sox left-handed pitching prospect Connelly Early has looked good so far at spring training as he competes for the final spot in the Boston starting rotation. Across 12 innings, the left-hander has held a 2.25 ERA with a 1.08 WHIP while striking nine hitters. He has allowed just three free passes. Early made […]
Sal Stewart Showcasing Elite Potential in Spring Games
Cincinnati Reds infield prospect Sal Stewart has continued to play at an elite level during spring training and appears ticketed for a major role during his first full MLB season. Through 13 spring games, the team's top infield prospect has held a dominant .355/.487/.613 line with two home runs and four stolen bases. This is […]
Eduardo Quintero a Name to Watch in Dodgers System
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Eduardo Quintero is a name to keep a close eye on during the 2026 season. Quintero is currently considered the No. 30 overall prospect on MLB.com and the No. 3-ranked prospect in the system. In 2025, Quintero spent his time in the lower levels of the season, shared between Low-A […]
Walker Jenkins Expected to be Healthy Ahead of Triple-A Regular Season
Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Walker Jenkins (hamstring) is expected to be ready for the beginning of the Triple-A regular season, according to Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune. The team's top prospect is dealing with a Grade 1 hamstring strain but is not expected to be limited in any capacity ahead of the start […]
Jonathon Long Tallies Hit in Return to Action
Chicago Cubs first base prospect Jonathon Long (elbow) went 1-for-3 with an RBI during his return on Saturday against the Colorado Rockies. The first base prospect has been on the shelf for all of March due to this minor elbow sprain. However, seeing that he has already returned to action suggests he will not face […]
Joe Mack Optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville
Miami Marlins catching prospect Joe Mack was sent to Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday afternoon. The young catcher was unlikely to break camp with the MLB roster and will now officially begin his 2026 season at the top level of the minor leagues. The 23-year-old spent most of spring training as the No. 3 catcher on […]
5 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters and Pitchers - American League Edition (2026)
Everyone is looking for the next breakout. Last season, several budding stars took the American League by storm as Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz and Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero both were league-winning assets. In this piece, we will look to spotlight the next American League breakouts. However, we will look to avoid […]
9 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Andy Smith's 2026 Picks
Welcome back, RotoBallers, to another edition of our team's bold predictions series. While I spend most of my offseason doing deep analytics dives to find the next breakouts and potential busts, this piece is where I get to take things slightly off the rails. While my nine bold predictions will be "bold," as the name […]
Mike Sirota a Name to Monitor in Los Angeles System
Los Angeles Dodgers outfield prospect Mike Sirota is worth closely monitoring in the lower levels of the minor leagues. Sirota has only appeared in two spring training games but has gone 1-for-2 with a home run. He joined the Dodgers in the trade that sent infielder Gavin Lux to the Cincinnati Reds. He initially joined […]
Brennen Davis Flashing High Upside in Spring Training
Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Brennen Davis has been one of the top hitters in all of spring training and is making a strong case to spend most of the upcoming season in the major leagues. Davis, a former top prospect, saw most of his early minor-league career limited due to injuries. Through 13 spring games, […]
Quinn Mathews Reassigned to Minor-League Camp
St. Louis Cardinals left-handed pitching prospect Quinn Mathews was reassigned to minor league camp earlier this week. The left-handed prospect was in consideration to break camp with the MLB roster, but given the time he missed last season due to a shoulder injury and inconsistent production, he was likely ticketed for Triple-A. At camp, Mathews […]
Carlos Lagrange Dominant in Spring Training, Making Case for Early MLB Debut?
New York Yankees right-handed pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange has been one of the most dominant pitchers in all of spring training and has made a strong case to earn a spot on the MLB roster. Through 9 2/3 innings, Lagrange has posted a near-perfect 0.93 ERA with a 0.72 WHIP. During this stint, Lagrange has […]
George Klassen in the Mix to Earn Starting Role in Rotation
Los Angeles Angels right-handed pitching prospect George Klassen is a candidate to claim the final spot in the starting rotation, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. While veteran pitcher Alek Manoah opened camp as the favorite, his struggles in camp have opened the door for Klassen or Jack Kochanowicz to slide into a starting role. […]
Jett Williams Knocks Double in Return to Action
Milwaukee Brewers infield prospect Jett Williams (quadriceps) went 1-for-1 with a double and a walk in his return on Thursday afternoon. Williams has been held out of action for just over two weeks due to this quadriceps injury. However, the young infielder wasted little time making an impact, knocking a double in his first game […]
Top Fantasy Baseball Prospect Breakouts and Stashes at First Base (2026)
Targeting prospects in the later rounds of your fantasy baseball draft can push your team over the edge and secure a championship. Those who targeted players like Nick Kurtz at the beginning of the season and Nolan McLean in the second half reaped the rewards. In this piece, we will spotlight five of the top […]
NHL Power Rankings: Calder Memorial Trophy Rankings (March Update)
Over the past few weeks, we have updated our rankings for the Vezina Trophy, James Norris Trophy, and Hart Memorial Trophy. Now, it's time to shift our focus to the top rookies in the NHL. While the top candidate has to separate himself from the pack, the race for the No. 2/No. 3 spots is […]
