Fantasy Football Running Back Breakouts for 2026 - Sneaky Candidates to Claim RB1 Status

Everyone is looking for the next late-round breakout who could nearly single-handedly win you your fantasy football league. During the 2025 season, fantasy managers saw Javonte Williams and Travis Etienne Jr. emerge as elite high-end RB1s despite carrying a low draft cost. These running backs below did not finish as top-12 options last season and […]

NHL Power Rankings: Norris Trophy Rankings (March Update)

With the NHL regular season winding down and entering the final stretch, it's time to revisit our Norris Trophy rankings. This season, the Norris race is projected to come down to the wire, as several defenders are making strong cases to take home the hardware. Let's dive into the current top-10 favorites to win the […]

Puka Nacua Accused of Biting a Woman, Making Antisemitic Remarks

Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua has been accused of biting a woman in Los Angeles and making antisemitic remarks. The alleged victim detailed the situation in an application for a temporary restraining order on the wide receiver. The victim claimed Nauca made serious vulgar remarks regarding the Jewish community and stated, "first […]

Trevor McDonald Falls Short of Major-League Roster

The San Francisco Giants have optioned right-handed pitching prospect Trevor McDonald to Triple-A Sacramento. McDonald was in the mix to earn a role on the Opening Day roster but eventually fell short in the competition. The right-hander logged 15 innings in San Francisco last season and was quite effective, posting a near-perfect 1.80 ERA and […]

Kazuma Okamoto a Name to Watch in the Opening Week

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto was an intriguing mid-to-later-round corner infielder in drafts and could emerge as a start-up option early in the season. Okamoto is slated to have an everyday role at the hot corner in Toronto, joining one of the game's most potent lineups. Okamoto has spent his entire professional career […]

Munetaka Murakami to Emerge as High-End Power Bat in Debut Season?

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami is slated to have a starring role to begin his debut season in the major leagues and could emerge as one of the game's top power hitters. Murakami has spent his entire professional career overseeing in the NPB and consistently flashed elite power. He enjoyed his best season […]

Nolan McLean Set Up For Breakout Sophmore Season?

New York Mets right-handed pitching prospect Nolan McLean enjoyed a strong showing in his first taste of MLB action last summer and is well-positioned to take the next step in his first full season. McLean opened the 2025 campaign with Double-A, but needed only 26 1/3 innings before earning the call to Triple-A Syracuse. With […]

Kaelen Culpepper to Begin Regular Season at Triple-A

Minnesota Twins top infield prospect Kaelen Culpepper is set to begin the 2026 regular season with Triple-A St. Paul. Culpepper will open the campaign just one step away from the major leagues, which will set him up for an early 2026 debut. Culpepper joined the Twins as the 21st overall selection in the 2024 Draft […]

Jedixson Paez Makes White Sox's Opening Day Roster

Chicago White Sox right-handed pitching prospect Jedixson Paez has made the Opening Day roster. Paez was a Rule 5 Draft selection. Even though the 22-year-old has yet to spend time in the upper minor leagues, the White Sox believe he is ready to face the top hitters in the sport. Last summer, Paez logged just […]

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 […]

Overvalued Closers and Relief Pitchers - Fantasy Baseball Regression Candidates (2026)

Finding elite closers can provide your team with a major boost in standard leagues. Not only will you find a potential pitcher with 30+ save upside, but they will also deliver elite strikeout totals with high-end ratios. However, not all closers are priced correctly. In this piece, I will spotlight some overvalued closers based on […]

NHL Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 Teams Stand Ahead of Week 23?

With another week of NHL action in the books, it's time to update our power rankings ahead of Week 23. This week, we saw the Senators and Flyers continue their strong play to push for a playoff spot while the Wild and Lightning turned in much-needed bounce-back efforts. All statistics and team records mentioned are […]

Dylan Beavers Progressing Well, Status for Opening Day Remains Uncertain

Baltimore Orioles outfield prospect Dylan Beavers (knee) is progressing well through his knee injury, according to Andrew Golden of The Baltimore Banner. Beavers has been sidelined since Friday after being scratched from a spring training game due to a sore knee. While his status for Opening Day remains uncertain, the young outfielder's progress is a […]

Trey Yesavage to Start Minor-League Game on Wednesday

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitching prospect Trey Yesavage (shoulder) is set to start a minor league game on Wednesday. The budding ace will begin the regular season on the injured list and is slowly increasing his workload. Yesavage has yet to take the mound this spring, but he will take the next step in his […]

Hunter Barco Cracks Opening Day Roster

According to DK Pittsburgh Sports, Pittsburgh Pirates left-handed pitching prospect Hunter Barco has made the Opening Day roster. However, the team has yet to decide on Barco's role for the start of the season. In the minor leagues, he developed as a starter, but during his first taste of MLB action last summer, he came […]

Carson Benge Projected to Start on Opening Day

New York Mets outfield prospect Carson Benge is projected to be the team's Opening Day right fielder. Following the injury to Mike Tauchman (knee), the rookie seems destined to claim the starting right field job when the Mets face the Pirates later this week, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Benge has enjoyed a strong […]

Robert Gasser Sent to Triple-A

The Milwaukee Brewers have optioned left-handed pitching prospect Robert Gasser to Triple-A. Gasser was in the mix to earn a role on the Opening Day roster but came up short in the competition. Across 12 1/3 innings this spring, the southpaw held a high 5.11 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, with a 14:4 K:BB. Even with Brandon […]

Bryce Eldridge Launches Home Run in Exhibition Game

San Francisco Giants first base prospect Bryce Eldridge went 2-for-3 with a home run during an exhibition game on Sunday. The team's top hitting prospect was left off the opening Day roster but turned in a nice showing over the weekend. During spring training, Eldridge continued to showcase his power, hitting four doubles with a […]

Five Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates - Upside Hitters and Pitchers On The Rise (2026)

When looking for the next breakout hitters, a key factor to consider is how they finished the previous season. Watching a hitter or pitcher make major strides over the final two months of action could set them up for a massive breakout season the following year. In this piece, I will discuss five National League […]

6 Fantasy Baseball Bounceback Candidates - Infielders To Improve In 2026

When looking for upside candidates in drafts, managers typically turn to the next wave of up-and-coming prospects. This spring, Konnor Griffin and Kevin McGonigle have made headlines and are emerging as two mid-round breakout picks. However, savvy managers should target discounted players coming off a disappointing season. This could be due to numerous reasons, such […]

When Is Konnor Griffin Getting Called Up? Fantasy Baseball Prospect Outlook (Week 1 Update)

Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin has made headlines since making his professional debut last season. The former ninth overall pick from the 2024 MLB Draft enters the 2026 regular season as the consensus No.1 prospect according to MLB.com and showcased high-end power during spring training. However, even after a strong showing in spring training, […]

Mid-To-Late Round Fantasy Baseball Sleepers and Value Picks - NL Edition

In the middle-to-late rounds of drafts, everyone is looking for the next breakout. After seeing Junior Caminero, Cristopher Sanchez, and Hunter Brown greatly outperform their ADP, managers are typically swinging for the fences in this part of the draft. However, while targeting emerging prospects is a wise strategy, older veterans are often overlooked. In this […]

Konnor Griffin Assigned to Minor-League Camp

The Pittsburgh Pirates have assigned top infield prospect Konnor Griffin to minor league camp earlier on Saturday. The top prospect in the sport was in serious consideration to crack the Opening Day roster but will instead begin his 2026 campaign in the minor leagues. Even though he has yet to take a Triple-A at-bat, Griffin […]

First Base Fantasy Baseball Bust Candidates: Overvalued ADPs To Avoid?

The first base position is often the deepest in fantasy. This season, there are two elite options going inside Round 2, while the majority of the position is being selected in Rounds 3 through 6. However, given the vast number of top options, some are better value for their price than others. In this piece, […]

Is Spencer Jones a Top Stash Candidate?

New York Yankees top outfield prospect Spencer Jones looked quite comfortable in spring training, but was unable to crack the Opening Day roster due to the depth the Yankees have at the outfield position. Following the re-signing of Cody Bellinger, Jones was poised to begin the 2026 regular season back in the minor leagues once […]

Moises Ballesteros Poised for Large Early-Season Role?

Chicago Cubs catching prospect Moises Ballesteros was expected to have a role on the team's Opening Day roster, but could have even a larger role in the early part of the campaign following Seiya Suzuki's knee injury. While his timeline has yet to be revealed, Ballesteros could quickly claim the everyday DH spot and face […]

Payton Tolle on the Stash Radar to Begin Regular Season

Boston Red Sox left-handed pitching prospect Payton Tolle is unlikely to break camp with the MLB roster and is emerging as a top early-season stash candidate. Throughout spring training, the 6-foot-6 southpaw has looked quite comfortable, logging 10 2/3 innings to the tune of a 2.53 ERA with a 0.84 WHIP. During this stint, he […]

Demetrio Crisantes Beginning Regular Season at Double-A

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop prospect Demetrio Crisantes will begin the 2026 regular season at the Double-A level. Crisantes spent his entire 2025 campaign at High-A but showed enough development to move up to the next level in the Arizona system. Last summer, Crisantes appeared in only 34 High-A games while dealing with a shoulder injury, but […]

Nathan Church in Strong Consideration to Break Camp in Major Leagues

St. Louis Cardinals outfield prospect Nathan Church is in strong consideration to break camp with the MLB roster, according to Bill Ladson of MLB.com. Church has put together an impressive showing in spring training and could find a lead role on a rebuilding club in 2026. Through 14 games, Church has held a .313/.436/.469 line […]

Cole Carrigg Sent to Minor-League Camp

Colorado Rockies first base prospect Cole Carrigg was optioned to minor league camp on Thursday evening. The team's No. 6-ranked prospect on MLB.com was in the mix to break camp with the MLB roster but will instead begin the campaign in the minor leagues. Carrigg joined the Rockies with the 65th overall selection in the […]