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. […]

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 […]

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

Welcome to the latest 2026 article in our mid-round fantasy baseball values and sleepers series, looking at middle-round closer fantasy baseball sleepers, values, and targets to target in 2026 fantasy baseball drafts. With relievers/closers being the most volatile position in fantasy baseball, waiting until the middle rounds to draft your first closer is a good […]

4 Fantasy Baseball Prospects With Upside to Know for 2026 Drafts

Targeting high-end prospects can provide your fantasy team with elite upside. While some prospects may not make the MLB roster out of camp, they are still worth targeting with your final draft selections, as they could be league-winning assets. In this piece, we will spotlight four high-end prospects who could be worth a late-round pick […]

Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Sleepers - Closers and Relief Pitchers to Target in Drafts (2026)

We're now in the thick of fantasy baseball draft season, so it's time to start your engines! One of the best ways to build a strong roster is to find sleepers that provide significant profit relative to their draft cost. On this page, we're going to focus on relief pitchers. Whether you're in a FAAB […]

10 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Joshua Costello's 2026 Picks

With spring training rapidly approaching and draft season around the corner, it's time to put my 2026 bold predictions out into the universe. After an unpredictable 2025 season, I will attempt to do the impossible and forecast some outcomes for the upcoming year. These predictions are not the likeliest outcomes, but they are within the […]

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

The countdown to Opening Day is on. At RotoBaller we have been providing 2026 draft targets by position, as part of our mid-round fantasy baseball values and sleepers series, to help guide you through your upcoming fantasy baseball drafts. Today we're here to discuss some of our favorite middle-round first base fantasy baseball sleepers, values, […]

Stuff+ Standouts - Identifying Potential Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Breakouts

You guessed it - I'm discussing starting pitchers for the upcoming 2026 MLB season. When it comes to drafting starting pitchers, there's always a case to be made for drafting some reliable arms who are proven commodities, especially earlier in drafts. But I'm almost always chasing upside with my pitching picks, especially in the middle […]

Infield Fantasy Baseball ADP Values: Hitters To Target After Pick 100

One of the key parts of any fantasy baseball draft is finding value. Not only does it feel great to draft a player who provides our fantasy team with a positive return on investment, but it also goes a long way to our fantasy teams having success throughout the season. As we approach the start […]

6 Fantasy Baseball Prospects With Upside to Know for 2026 Drafts

Targeting high-upside prospects in the final rounds of your draft can provide your team with an elite lottery ticket. Last season, managers saw many high-end prospects immediately flash upside in the big leagues, such as Chase Burns, Logan Henderson, and Nolan McLean. In this piece, we will spotlight six emerging prospects who could carry fantasy […]

10 Breakout Hitters For Fantasy Baseball Drafts

The term breakout is a staple in the fantasy sports world. A breakout is typically a player who has the skill set to enjoy a career season and will greatly outperform their current draft position. In this piece, I will give you my 10 breakout hitters for the 2026 fantasy baseball season. While there were […]

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

RotoBaller's award-winning team continues to create fresh fantasy baseball content to help you crush your upcoming drafts, including various 2026 draft targets as part of our mid-round fantasy baseball values and sleepers series. Today, we provide some of our favorite middle-round shortstop fantasy baseball sleepers, values, and targets with upside for 2026 fantasy baseball drafts. […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets for Points Leagues (2026)

With the Major League Baseball season right around the corner, it's time to start thinking about the best ways to navigate your upcoming fantasy baseball draft. There are a lot of different ways to attack the starting pitcher group in fantasy this year. In this article, we will dive into five starting pitchers who are […]

Fantasy Baseball Hitter Sleepers: Mid-To-Late Round Draft Targets (2026)

Fantasy baseball drafts are right around the corner, which makes now the perfect time to start preparing for the season. While most fantasy managers are well-researched through the first 10 rounds, that’s rarely where leagues are won. History shows that championship teams are often built in the middle and late rounds of the draft. In […]

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

Welcome back RotoBallers to the second base article in our mid-round fantasy baseball values and sleepers series. Below you will find some of our favorite middle-round second base fantasy baseball sleepers, values, and targets with upside for 2026 fantasy baseball drafts. Second base is one of the few positions fantasy managers can wait on, as […]

First Base Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates: Later-Round Draft Values (2026)

First base continues to be a position of depth in fantasy baseball. It's a position you generally look at for power, and there is no shortage of home run hitters going in the early rounds. That doesn't mean you have to take one of the top first basemen in your drafts. You will also need […]

Five Outfield Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets and Value Picks (2026)

While outfield typically has the most star power out of all of the positions, it is still important to find value at the position in all stages of the draft. Especially in leagues that require five starting outfielders, it’s just not possible to fill out every one of those spots with stars in the early […]

5 Hitter Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: Late-Round Rebound Candidates (2026)

One of the best ways to find value in fantasy baseball drafts is to exploit recency bias. Too often, players fall too far because they've had one or two down years, even though they have a lengthy track record of success. Identifying which of these players is well-positioned to bounce back can help build a […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Prospects With Upside to Know for 2026 Drafts

Targeting high-end prospects in the final rounds of your draft can be the difference between you winning your league and just falling short of the competition. Last season, managers saw several prospects become high-end options as soon as they reached the big leagues, like Nolan McLean, Nick Kurtz, and Kyle Teel. In this piece, we […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets and Avoids: ADP Report (2026)

With February in full swing, we're only a few short days away from spring training games, which means baseball is back, baby! It's still early in draft season, and this is the time of year when the best values can be had in drafts. Today, I'm going to look at three starting pitchers I'm targeting […]

Building a Breakout: How to Find Fantasy Baseball Starting Pitcher Values Using Advanced Metrics (2026)

Pitchers and catchers reported to camp this week, and I reported back to my duties as a fantasy baseball analyst after lending my time and research to both basketball and football since last season concluded. I love researching and writing about baseball, especially pitchers. I was pretty excited to receive a nomination for "Best Research […]

Home Run (HR) Risers for Fantasy Baseball - September Power Surgers (2026)

Welcome, RotoBallers! In this article, we're going to take a look at players who had powerful finishes in 2025 to see if it's sustainable in 2026. Yes, Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, and Cal Raleigh had the most home runs in September, but no, we're not going to discuss them. You know they're going to hit […]

Infield Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates: High-Upside Draft Targets for 2026

In the back half of your draft, it is crucial to target players that not only have a safe floor but also possess the upside to become league-winning assets. Last season, managers who took the late-round flier on Nico Hoerner, Jacob Wilson, and Jeremy Pena were rewarded with the breakout campaigns. In this piece, we […]

Fantasy Baseball Draft Values: Later-Round Pitchers to Target in Draft and Hold Leagues (2026)

The calendar turned to February, and pitchers and catchers will begin to report in the coming days. We want to draft backward and find potential values in the later rounds. To identify late-round pitcher sleepers in draft-and-hold leagues, we're looking at starting pitchers going around pick 300 or later in Draft Champions leagues. This requires […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Prospects To Target In 2026 Drafts

Building a winning fantasy team is a combination of many things, including staying on top of the waiver wire throughout the season and a bit of luck, but it all starts with the draft. Drafting some core All-Star caliber players in the early rounds, rounding it out with some multi-category producers in the middle, and […]