6 Breakout Pitchers For Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2026)

Identifying breakouts is the key to securing a fantasy championship. Last season, managers who bet on the talents of Garrett Crochet and Hunter Brown secured high-end starting pitchers that greatly outperformed their preseason ADP. Last week, we did a deep dive into my hitter fantasy baseball breakouts, and now it's time to turn our attention […]

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 […]

5 Comeback Pitchers With Big Upside - Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets (2026)

Hey RotoBallers, it's that time of year again. Fantasy baseball draft season is in high gear, and Opening Day is right around the corner! With everyone dreaming of their breakout picks and top prospects right now, we've got a good opportunity to peek under the hood at some pitchers who struggled with injuries or performance […]

5 Infield Breakout Candidates for Fantasy Baseball (2026)

One of the most important parts of preseason strategy is identifying breakout candidates at each position who vastly outperform their draft day cost. It’s easy to lock in an elite player in the early rounds or take a chance on some lottery tickets in the last handful of rounds, but identifying the values in the […]

2026 Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Prospects: Later-Round Values for Drafts

Every year, we get rookie pitchers emerging as legitimate fantasy stars. Some of them get hyped up in the offseason and go in the earlier rounds of fantasy drafts. And some of them are under-the-radar options that go unnoticed in drafts. It's the latter we're going to feature here. We will be looking at some […]

SIERA Overachievers - Identifying Fantasy Baseball Pitchers Worth Fading in 2026

It's that time again - time to dig into the advanced stats and see what we can find that will help us make the right decisions in our upcoming fantasy baseball drafts. Every year, I like to analyze the SIERA of starter pitchers to identify those who likely overperformed in terms of their ERA. SIERA […]

Starting Pitchers: Fantasy Baseball Sleepers, Values and Draft Targets (2026)

The “big three” in fantasy baseball this season at starting pitcher are Tarik Skubal, Garrett Crochet, and Paul Skenes. In mixed league snake drafts, all three might go off the board in the first round, and there will be spirited bidding for every one of them in salary cap formats. But some fantasy baseball analysts […]

2026 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft - RotoBaller Staff's Favorite Picks and Roster Strategies

Hey RotoBallers! Fantasy baseball season is in full swing (pun intended), and it's time to begin enacting our offseason research into mock drafts. Mock drafts are the perfect way for you to simulate a real-draft experience and get a feel of which players will be available for you at your respective picks. This is now […]

Updated 2026 Fantasy Baseball Draft Rankings

    2026 Fantasy Baseball Rankings Articles by MLB Position ALL - C - 1B - 2B - SS - 3B - OF - SP - RP Above you will find all of RotoBaller's 2026 fantasy baseball rankings, tiers, auction dollar values, stats and projections for your 2026 fantasy baseball leagues. Our Ranking Wizard displays our staff's fantasy baseball rankings for various formats, all in one easy […]

Fantasy Baseball Post-Hype Sleepers: Infield Breakout Candidates for 2026

Targeting post-hype sleepers is one of the best ways to find upside in the later rounds of fantasy baseball drafts. Everyone is enamored with the "shiny new toy," so going after those who have lost their luster makes a ton of sense when looking for value. Just look at Jo Adell last year. He was […]

Later-Round Fantasy Baseball Prospect Sleepers - Rookies To Stash (2026)

While draft season is in full swing, it is never too early to begin looking at high upside prospects to stash. In the final rounds of your draft, managers often select high-upside prospects who have a path to an early MLB debut. Last season, those who either drafted Nick Kurtz or stashed him early in […]

2026 Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers List - Hitters and Pitchers

This premium article is part of our 2026 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Little else has changed over the years in […]

Late-Round Fliers and Fantasy Baseball Lotto Tickets: Upside Hitter and Pitcher Value Picks

This premium article is part of our 2026 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Much is made about your first few picks, […]

JB's Bullpen Method Strategy for 2026: Making FrankenAces Out of Relief Pitchers

Six years ago, our beloved JB Branson published an article breaking down his favorite successful fantasy baseball strategy. The Bullpen Method is a lifestyle that reflects the importance of balance on a fantasy team. That turned into an annual Bullpen Method article, with the 2023 version nominated for the FSWA's Baseball Article Of The Year […]

Saves+Holds Fantasy Baseball Rankings (SV+HLD): Top 150 Relief Pitchers for 2026

Welcome to our Saves+Holds fantasy baseball rankings (SV+HLD or SOLDS) for the top 150 relief pitchers and the 2026 season. Traditional fantasy baseball bullpen content is hyperfixated on saves, with most only concerned with who gets the ninth inning. Therefore, Saves+Holds reliever ranks can be an afterthought, but we love having a reason to dig […]

Top 90 Second Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings: February Updates

It's an exciting time as spring training games are being played and the countdown to Opening Day is on! At Rotoballer, we have been pumping out content all offseason long to help crush your upcoming fantasy baseball drafts. We have freshly updated our rankings, and below you will find our updated 2026 fantasy baseball second […]

Catcher Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers, Values: Middle-Round Discounts With Upside

RotoBaller is back with more fantasy sleepers and targets to help you crush your upcoming fantasy baseball drafts, as part of our ongoing mid-round fantasy baseball values and sleepers series. Today, we review the catcher position. If you miss out on Cal Raleigh or Ben Rice, not to worry -- we are here to help […]

Top 230 Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings: February Updates

Spring training is here, and at RotoBaller we have updated our fantasy baseball rankings to account for the latest rotation news and injuries. Today we're back with our 2026 fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 category mixed leagues). These February rankings cover the top 230 starting pitchers for 2026. Injuries […]

Third Base Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers, Values: Middle-Round Discounts With Upside

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of our 2026 mid-round fantasy baseball values and sleepers series. Today we're here to review some of our favorite middle-round third base fantasy baseball sleepers, values, and targets for 2026 drafts. The middle rounds are vital in any fantasy draft as you continue to build around your core. If […]

Top 75 First Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings: February Updates

All teams have reported to spring training, and actual baseball is being played. Baseball is officially back! Opening Day is right around the corner, giving fantasy managers a brief period to draft their teams. At Rotoballer, we continue our positional rankings series with our updated 2026 fantasy baseball first base rankings and tiers for roto […]

Later Round Fantasy Baseball Power Hitters - Legitimate Home Run Surgers (2026)

The hitter equivalent for pitcher whiffs might be power. Yes, making contact matters, but not so much if the hitter doesn't make loud contact. We know hitting the ball hard matters, but optimizing launch angles to generate barrels will lead to home runs. The best hitters do both consistently. To hit the ball hard, hitters […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers, Sleepers: Breakout Rookies for 2026

Every season, managers look to find league-winning prospects in the final rounds of their draft. Last season, Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz took the crown, as he finished as a top-15 hitter in all formats. In this piece, we will spotlight five high-upside prospects who could make a major impact in the majors this season. […]

Every MLB Team's Greatest Defensive Player of All Time

Many of the sport's greatest players are credited with their ability to make an impact on the defensive side of the game. And today's we're here to talk about the best defensive players of all time, for each MLB team. While some MLB teams have very clear choices, others do not have the same illustrious […]

Top 80 Third Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings: February Updates

March is fast approaching as we enter the heart of the fantasy baseball offseason. At Rotoballer, we continue to update our rankings and tweak as spring training news continues to flow in. Today, you will find our updated 2026 fantasy baseball third base rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 category mixed leagues). These February […]

Relief Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Candidates: High-Upside Draft Targets for 2026

Whether you opt to try to draft relief pitchers early in your draft to chase saves or wait to find them late or on the waiver wire, finding the right breakout relief pitchers can be key to rounding out your roster. Like MLB teams, most fantasy teams have a bit of a carousel in their […]

MLB Rookies Who Surged In September - 2026 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers, Draft Values

Last year's rookie class was a strong one. There were several rookies who came in and made an immediate impact on fantasy teams. Nick Kurtz, Jacob Wilson, Roman Anthony, Drake Baldwin, and Cade Horton were all solid fantasy options as rookies in 2025, and some were even league winners. Even players like Noah Cameron, Jack […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers, Values: Middle-Round Discounts With Upside

Welcome back RotoBallers, as we continue our mid-round fantasy baseball values and sleepers series -- today we are focusing on 2026 starting pitchers. In this article we'll highlight five middle-round starting pitcher fantasy baseball sleepers, values, and targets with upside for your upcoming 2026 fantasy baseball drafts. Once you reach the middle rounds of drafts, […]

Points Leagues: Fantasy Baseball Sleepers for 2026 Drafts

Every year, some players go too late in fantasy baseball points leagues. These players then become tremendous value picks, and those fantasy managers who selected them in the late rounds just got a game-changer at the backend of drafts. In this article, we will be looking at seven players who are currently value picks. These […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Sleepers at Each Position for 2026 Drafts

Spring training arrived this week, and with it, so begins our speculation on perhaps the best topic of fantasy baseball: who are this season's sleepers at every position? Hope springs eternal, as the poets say. We all have opinions as to who these players are. The debates rage on in late winter, when fantasy players […]