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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 […]
Joe Mack Returns to Action Following Brief Injury
Miami Marlins catching prospect Joe Mack (neck) returned to the starting lineup during Tuesday's spring training contest against the Washington Nationals. The young back was sidelined for a few days due to neck stiffness, but quickly returned to action. In his return, Mack struggled at the plate, going 0-for-3 with a strikeout. The former 31st […]
JJ Wetherholt Hits Second Grapefruit League Home Run
St. Louis Cardinals top prospect JJ Wetherholt has continued to perform at a high level in the Grapefruit League as he launched his second home run on Monday afternoon against the Baltimore Orioles. Through nine games, Wetherholt has gone 5-for-18 with two long balls, one stolen base, and a strong 4:7 K:BB. The top shortstop […]
Emmanuel Rodriguez Optioned to Minor-League Camp
Minnesota Twins outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez was unable to crack the Opening Day roster and was optioned to minor-league camp earlier on Monday. Rodriguez is considered the team's No. 4-ranked prospect and the overall No. 74-ranked prospect in the sport on MLB.com. Given that he spent most of his 2025 season at Triple-A, he was […]
Kevin McGonigle Launches First Spring Training Home Run
Detroit Tigers infield prospect Kevin McGonigle went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Monday's contest against the Tampa Bay Rays. This was the top prospect's first long ball of spring training. Overall, McGonigle has looked quite comfortable facing MLB-caliber pitching, posting a .318/.444/.636 slash line with two doubles, one home run, and one stolen […]
Parker Messick Looks Sharp on Monday, Continues to Make Case for Starting Role
Cleveland Guardians left-handed pitching prospect Parker Messick logged another strong outing on Monday afternoon and continues to make a strong case to begin the campaign in the starting rotation. Messick logged 4 2/3 innings against the Kansas City Royals and allowed no runs with just two hits and one walk. He struck out four. Over […]
Kyle Teel Exits Tuesday's Game With Hamstring Injury
Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel (hamstring) was removed from Tuesday's World Baseball Classic game against the United States due to right-hamstring discomfort. Before exiting the contest, the young catcher was off to a roaring start, going 2-for-2 with a solo home run and a double. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to his status, […]
Hunter Greene to be Sidelined Through July
Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (elbow) is expected to be sidelined for the next 14 to 16 weeks to remove bone chips and loose bodies in his right elbow. This will keep the team's ace sidelined through at least July. The hard-throwing right-hander underwent an MRI due to an elbow issue last week and […]
Undervalued and Overvalued Fantasy Baseball Catchers - Targets and Avoids at ADP (2026)
For the first time in potentially the history of fantasy baseball, the catcher position is one of the deepest in the sport. Entering 2026, managers have more "No. 1 catcher" opinions than ever before, which can make navigating the position quite difficult. In this piece, I will spotlight five catches who are either top targets […]
NHL Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 Teams Stand Ahead of Week 21?
With Week 20 of the NHL season in the books, it's time to update our power rankings. The playoff push is in full strength, and any short losing streak could seal a team's fate. This week, we saw the Dallas Stars continue to rise in our rankings, while the Buffalo Sabres claimed the No. 1 […]
