9 League-Winning Fantasy Baseball Hitters: Kipp Heisterman's High-Upside Draft Targets

We are putting together a very fun series of articles here at RotoBaller where our writers list their league-winning draft selections. Our guy Frank Ammirante has already written 10 league-winning hitters and 10 league-winning pitchers articles, and I am here to follow up with another hitters piece. This article will focus on high-end talent and […]

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 […]

Fantasy Baseball Early-Round Overvalued Draft Picks: ADP Analysis for Every Position

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. Everyone loves to celebrate the good times and […]

Fantasy Baseball Auction Draft Strategy Guide and Expert Tips (2026)

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. Auctions are a marathon that will demand your […]

ATC Fantasy Baseball Projections: The Industry's #1 Accuracy Draft Projections

Below you will find ATC's fantasy baseball projections for 2026, which are powered by ATC Projections, and industry legend Ariel Cohen. ATC Projections have been the #1 most accurate industry projections since 2019, and ATC Rankings were the #1 most accurate industry draft rankings in 2025. The below ATC Projections cover the top 1,000 hitters […]

12 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Nick Mariano's 2026 Picks

Bold predictions allow us writers to have a little fun while getting to flash those more outlandish takes that call out to us from between the spreadsheet cells. That's not to say that we aren't grounded in reason when doing these, though we'll be envisioning what the top-end outcomes would illustrate for our positions. Isn't […]

Cheap Fantasy Baseball Closers and Saves: Spring Training Risers, Sleepers, Breakouts

Many of you have already gotten some fantasy baseball draft prep in, and perhaps even drafted already, but you know that the closer landscape changes rapidly. We're here to highlight several relievers who are available as late-round fliers that offer sneaky breakout potential thanks to recent developments. Some are bolstered by injuries around them, while […]

Hitters Under $5 - Fantasy Baseball Auction Draft Values (2026)

In every draft, no matter whether it is snake or auction, fantasy players have to make tough decisions. You will leave the draft table lacking something. In auction drafts, you have a firm budget and must look for so-called "bargains" in the less-than-$5 bin. But there are gems here, still. Auctions give you the freedom […]

ATC Fantasy Baseball Rankings: The Industry's #1 Accuracy Draft Rankings

Below you will find ATC's fantasy baseball rankings, which are powered by ATC Projections, and industry legend Ariel Cohen. ATC Rankings were the #1 most accurate industry draft rankings in 2025, and ATC Projections have been the #1 most accurate industry projections since 2019. You will not find ATC Rankings anywhere else, they are exclusively at […]

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" […]

8 Breakout Pitchers For Fantasy Baseball Drafts: Kipp Heisterman's Picks

There are multiple schools of thought when it comes to drafting your fantasy baseball roster. One school of thought is to draft stud starting pitchers and try to find some of the best value hitters on the market. I am a firm believer in this strategy, but I also believe you can have a ton […]

5 Undervalued, Overvalued Outfield Picks for Fantasy Baseball Points Leagues (2026)

There are always players who go too soon or too late in drafts. These players could then turn into big busts or massive value picks for your team. Identifying which players to avoid and which players to target throughout fantasy drafts is imperative, especially in points leagues. In this article, we will look at five […]

Earlier-Round Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets - They're Worth The Cost (2026)

The best part about fantasy baseball drafts is the early rounds. These are the players who are going to lead your fantasy team after all. As a result, the early rounds are some of the most stressful moments for fantasy managers. Selecting a bust within the first few rounds could throw everything off during the […]

10 Breakout Players for Fantasy Baseball Drafts: Scott Engel's Picks

Is there really such a thing as a fantasy sleeper anymore? Fantasy baseball players are the most studious and dedicated competitors in fantasy sports, so any possible gem has a hard time escaping the radar of such savants. But there are always many players who can perform better than expected for their draft position. The […]

10 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Corbin Young's 2026 Picks

Throughout my examination of team- and player-level analysis, we often consider the wide range of outcomes via skills, luck, and situations. Whenever considering bold predictions, we're highlighting results that are far-fetched but somewhat reasonable. After hours and weeks of research, these bold predictions have been based on data. Some fantasy baseball drafters stick to projections, others […]

6 Post-Hype Fantasy Baseball Hitter Breakout Candidates for 2026

Locking in post-hype sleepers is a great way to find upside in the later rounds of fantasy baseball drafts. These are cheaper hitters because they've failed to live up to lofty expectations, hence the term "post-hype sleeper." But going after these players can work out well. A good example of this is Jo Adell, who […]

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 Breakout Candidates - American League Edition (2026)

Welcome to fantasy baseball draft season! Over the next few weeks, managers will put all their offseason prep to the test in hopes of dominating their drafts. Even though fantasy owners are smarter than ever and there aren’t many true sleepers left, there are still a few players going outside the top 150 who can […]

4 Shortstop Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates and Draft Values (2026)

Shortstop has been one of the best positions for top-end fantasy talent in recent years, and that isn't going to change in 2026. There are currently six shortstops going in the top 31 picks according to the most recent NFBC ADP (as of drafts from February 15), which means the high-end talent is going at […]

5 Injured Players To Stash for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2026)

Injuries are a major part of fantasy baseball. Players get hurt all the time, and there's really no way to avoid injuries. Sometimes, though, drafting injured players could be a game-changer for your fantasy team. If you pick up the right injured players in fantasy baseball drafts, those players could eventually turn into draft-day steals. […]

7 Breakout Hitters For Fantasy Baseball Drafts: Joey Pollizze's Picks

Every season, there are unexpected players who break out. Those players then become fantasy superstars. Some of the biggest fantasy breakout stars from last year were Pete Crow-Armstrong, Geraldo Perdomo, Nick Kurtz, Junior Caminero, Bryan Woo, and Maikel Garcia. All six of those players exceeded expectations in 2025. In this article, we will look at […]

7 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers for H2H Points Leagues

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 […]

Later-Round Fantasy Baseball Prospects for 2026 - Drafts Targets, Sleepers, and Stashes

Rookies are a great way to build your fantasy baseball team with some exciting new talent, and there are some exciting young players ready to emerge onto the scene in 2026. Some rookies are being drafted very early in drafts, but others can bring great value late in drafts with one of your last few […]

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 […]

6 Late-Round Draft Fliers - Fantasy Baseball Value Picks With Upside (2026)

If you're anything like me, and you probably are since you are reading this, you are in the midst of fantasy baseball draft season. You have been researching for weeks now and finalizing your strategies to build this year's championship team. To add, part of the strategy is not just about grabbing those first few […]

Later-Round Fantasy Baseball Steals Specialists - SB/PA Analysis (2026)

One of the most important aspects of drafting a fantasy baseball team is making sure you accumulate a good balance of all of your league’s categories by the end of the draft. While it’s easy to just focus on drafting the best possible batters that usually contribute to most of the categories, making sure you’re […]

5 Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Later-Round Upside Picks in Drafts (2026)

Every season, multiple pitchers break out. Some of these pitchers go under the radar in drafts, while others become strong waiver wire pickups. When looking back at the 2025 season, pitchers like Hunter Brown, Jesus Luzardo, and Trey Yesavage are just a few of the fantasy baseball breakouts from last year. As we head into the […]

8 Breakout Hitters For Fantasy Baseball Drafts: Nick Mariano's Picks

We've come to love the word "breakout" in the fantasy lexicon. The breakouts have the talent to set new career-best marks, but without as many obvious signals where everyone is in on them. The market price on draft day does not reflect the upside that's been hinted at. In this column, I'll detail eight of […]

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

Spring training is in full force, Opening Day is near, and at RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball rankings. Today, we cover rankings for fantasy baseball leagues that use saves and holds with our updated Top 750 Saves+Holds fantasy baseball rankings for the 2026 season. Saves+Holds (or SV+HLD, or SOLDS) are fantasy […]