8 Breakout Hitters For Fantasy Baseball Drafts: Zach Thompson's Picks

In the middle of fantasy baseball draft season, every manager is on the hunt for the same thing: breakouts. Every year is full of players who step up and produce better numbers than they have in the past and improve their fantasy baseball standing significantly, from where they are drafted to where they actually produce […]

10 Breakout Hitters For Fantasy Baseball Drafts: RotoBaller Staff Picks

With Opening Day just days away, it's time to identify some breakout hitters. These hitters are poised to take the next step in their development this season and could provide massive value at their current price tag. In this piece, we will spotlight nine of our RotoBaller Fantasy Baseball Staff's breakout hitters, including Cam Smith, […]

Last But Not Least! Fifth Starters With Upside - Fantasy Baseball Sleepers for 2026

When examining the potential opening day rotations for all 30 teams, it's pretty clear that the quality of rotations varies greatly. The Dodgers have pitchers competing for their fifth spot in the rotation who could slot into one of the top two or three slots on most other teams, while the Colorado Rockies have a […]

9 League-Winning Fantasy Baseball Pitchers: Jamie Steed's High-Upside Draft Targets

A key to any fantasy draft is finding players who ultimately outperform expectations. Every year, pitchers like Hunter Brown get taken as SP3s but end up as top-10 starters, or rookies like Nolan McLean, who go undrafted and then find themselves drafted as an SP2 the following year. Finding value after the first few rounds […]

5 Breakout Pitchers For Fantasy Baseball Drafts: Jarod Rupp's Picks

It's always a fun exercise to try to identify breakout players, as getting it right can deliver a big return on investment while hopefully providing enough production to give your fantasy teams a boost in the standings. In this article, we will identify five breakout pitchers for 2026 fantasy baseball drafts. You can probably find […]

Top Second Base (2B) Fantasy Baseball Prospects for 2026

As you construct your fantasy baseball team for 2026, second base can be a challenging spot to fill. Aside from a few elite options that go very early, there isn't a lot of depth that possesses upside. The elite options offer strong combinations of power and speed, making them even more valuable because they produce […]

5 Starting Pitcher Prospects for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2026)

With less than a few days before the regular season gets underway, fantasy managers might have a good idea which players they are targeting in the early rounds. But who should be targeted in the mid-to-late rounds? In some cases, prospects are a lesser-known commodity, but as such, they can return plenty of value. In […]

6 League-Winning Fantasy Baseball Pitchers: Jeremy Heist's High-Upside Draft Targets

Every year, a handful of pitchers take a significant step forward to become fantasy aces, and identifying them in your drafts could help you win your league. For example, Bryan Woo, Cristopher Sanchez, and Jesus Luzardo all broke out in 2025 and are all being drafted within the top-20 pitchers for 2026. In this piece, […]

$1 Fantasy Baseball Auction Draft Values - Hitters and Pitchers (2026)

Auction drafts are clearly a different animal than your standard fantasy baseball snake drafts, which I am sure you are more than aware of if you are reading this article. Both drafts have their time and place, and auction drafts can often be a bit more fun, as you can spend up on a player […]

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 […]

Underdog Hitter Targets and Sleepers - Fantasy Baseball Values for Best Ball (2026)

Welcome to our Underdog hitter fantasy baseball value picks and sleepers for 2026 best ball leagues. For those not familiar, best-ball formats in fantasy baseball are a fun and easy way to play, as the commitment is minimal. After drafting your teams, no other team maintenance is required -- no setting lineups, no waiver wire […]

6 Dark-Horse Candidates to Finish as the OF1: Potential Fantasy Baseball League-Winners

Outfield is a position that fluctuates from being bountiful to barren in any given season. I can remember drafts where I waited until very late to draft my outfielders, and seasons where I had my whole outfield filled by round 10. This season, the outfield has some strong talent at the top, but is also […]

Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy: Picks to Target and Avoid In The First Five Rounds

The first couple of rounds of fantasy baseball drafts are the most exciting. These are the players who are going to lead your team throughout the year. However, there are good picks and bad picks in every round. In this article, we will dive into the best and worst picks in each of the first […]

Using K-Score to Find Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: Hitter and Pitcher Draft Values

Welcome, RotoBallers! I'm one of the resident daily fantasy experts here at RotoBaller, but I have a lot of experience doing analysis and playing season-long fantasy sports as well. This is my return to the fold with an article for the upcoming fantasy baseball season, and while we only have two weekends left to get […]

Fantasy Baseball Relief Pitchers With SP Eligibility: Yahoo Position Eligibility

There are plenty of pitchers who will enter the season with starting pitcher (SP) eligibility in Yahoo! leagues, but won't be an actual starter for the team they are on. Those pitchers could give fantasy managers an inside edge in their matchups each week. Most of the SP-eligible relievers can go multiple innings out of […]

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 […]

9 Breakout Pitchers For Fantasy Baseball Drafts: RotoBaller Staff Picks

With Opening Day just days away, it's time to identify some breakout pitchers. Some of these pitchers have all the tools to take the next step in their development and are poised to have a lead role on their team's roster. In this piece, we will spotlight nine of our RotoBaller Fantasy Baseball Staff's breakout […]

6 Late-Round Fantasy Baseball Sleepers, Values: Cheap Upside Picks

Spring training is officially underway, and that means that fantasy baseball draft season is in full effect. We here at RotoBaller could not be more excited to bring you some of the best preseason fantasy baseball material out there, and we are here to get you ready for your drafts. This article will take a […]

9 League-Winning Fantasy Baseball Pitchers: Nick Mariano's High-Upside Draft Targets

We’ve spent all offseason constructing our player takes and whittling down the draft board to guys who we consistently click on. Now, it’s time to reveal which pitchers I’ve been keying in on throughout my drafts that I believe will propel me to championships. Some will be players who are going in the 100s that […]

10 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Jamie Steed's 2026 Picks

Bold predictions can be the key to fantasy seasons. Predicting players who will outperform or underperform expectations by extreme amounts can win leagues. Bold predictions can also be entirely unhelpful, speculative thoughts that are just fun to consider. And the latter is what these are! Sort of. I won't tell you I think Paul Skenes will record […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Targets, Avoids - Analyzing BB% and GB% Improvements

Even though strikeout-minus-walk rate (K-BB%) is considered to be among the most important pitcher metrics, it's also a good idea to take a look at walk rate (BB%) and ground-ball rate (GB%) to learn more about a starter's skill set. After all, it's helpful to have a pitcher with great command and the ability to […]

6 League-Winning Fantasy Baseball Hitters: Joey Pollizze's High-Upside Draft Targets

I have spent countless hours researching every player across the fantasy baseball player pool. After months of research, six players stand above the rest. These six hitters are my league-winners for the 2026 fantasy baseball season and will deliver tremendous value at their current draft cost. In this article, we will break down those six […]

10 League-Winning Fantasy Baseball Hitters: Nick Mariano's High-Upside Draft Targets

It's time to have a serious discussion about what accessible building blocks I'm looking to forge my team foundations around once I've made it through the first eight rounds. There's no shortage of content surrounding elite players, and you can always check out my ranks across the site! However, this writer firmly believes that leagues […]

$1 Auction Draft Sleepers for Fantasy Baseball: Later-Round Steals (2026)

Fantasy baseball auction drafts can be one of the most rewarding draft experiences if you’re properly prepared. Whether it’s general strategy, mid-range values, or $1 bargains, check out our fantasy baseball auction draft series for all the advice you need. While one strategy for auctions is to build an all-around team with your money spread […]

Breakout Pitchers For Fantasy Baseball Drafts: Mike Carter's Picks

One of the best parts of fantasy baseball is the research into who the potential breakout stars could be for any given season. And then when you land one of those guys, and they produce, it's fun to antagonize your friends with an "I told you so" moment. In this article, we will identify 10 […]

Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates for 2026 - National League Edition

Believe it or not, we’re just about one week away from the start of the 2026 MLB season. After a long winter of scouring Fangraphs and Baseball Savant, it’s finally time to meet up with your friends, have some pizza and beer, and draft the best team you can.  As you enter your final wave […]

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 […]

12 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Scott Engel's 2026 Picks

When you become a regular RotoBaller reader and radio listener, it quickly becomes apparent that the majority of our fantasy baseball writers and analysts are expert statistical mechanics. They can examine a player’s profile as well as a top auto technician can diagnose issues with the alternator or braking systems. To complement our staff, I […]

10 Relief Pitcher Draft Targets and Fantasy Baseball Closer Breakout Candidates (2026)

Chasing saves is a key part of fantasy baseball. Correctly choosing a reliever who takes over at closer is a great way to put your team over the top. But you also have to find the key bounce-back candidates and closers who can approach 40+ saves. On this page, we're going to go through 10 […]