12 Closer Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates: Relief Pitcher Targets For Saves

Much of our offseason plans were built around identifying how MLB teams would construct their bullpens. With a few games in the books, we have some concrete data points that have created some clear risers and potential reliever breakouts. All of the following comes with the obvious small-sample-size caveat, but some information is better than […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Sleepers, Breakouts: Cheap Later-Round Values With Upside

Opening Day kicks off on Wednesday night, giving managers only a little bit left to draft their fantasy baseball teams. At RotoBaller, we provided later-round fantasy baseball draft sleepers by position and have five late-round values that could smash their ADPs. Below you will find a few of our favorite late-round fantasy baseball hitter sleepers […]

Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Sleepers, Breakouts: Cheap Later-Round Values With Upside

The fantasy baseball offseason is coming to an end as Opening Day is officially here! At RotoBaller, we provided later-round fantasy baseball draft pitcher sleepers, and we have a few more names to consider on draft day. Below you will find a few of our favorite late-round fantasy baseball pitcher sleepers and values - cheap […]

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 […]

4 Starting Pitcher Draft Targets With Upside - Fantasy Baseball Value Picks (2026)

Most fantasy owners will have their final draft this week. Whether you're in an NFBC Main Event or a home league with your college buddies, everyone needs pitching sleepers to round out their rotation. This article highlights four sleeper starters going after pick-170 in NFBC drafts (from March 1 through March 20). When building your […]

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 […]

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 […]

$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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

$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 […]

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 […]

Yahoo Leagues: Best/Worst Fantasy Baseball Values and Cheap/Expensive ADPs (2026)

The start of the 2026 Major League Baseball season is drawing near, making these last weeks of March prime time for fantasy baseball drafts. Consulting the average draft positions (ADP) at your site of choice is an imperative step in preparing for your draft. ADPs will vary from site to site based on what type […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates at Second Base - Undervalued Draft Targets (2026)

Second base can be a challenging fantasy position since it lacks depth. The top couple of options at the position are superstars who can contribute in multiple categories and are typically drafted early, but after the first few reliable selections are gone, there is a sharp dropoff to the rest of the group. However, if […]

8 Breakout Hitters For Fantasy Baseball Drafts: Mike Carter's Picks

Serious fantasy baseball players are always looking out for the next breakout player. What player is being undervalued and could outperform their projections? It could be any of several guys. As tantalizing as it is, we never know what is going to actually happen. Where do we find these undervalued gems? We can look at […]

Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide For Starting Pitchers: Rankings, Tiers, Cheat Sheets

This article should be the capstone in my preseason coverage of starting pitching, as we draw closer to Opening Day and the last big draft weekend of the spring. By now, I've spent a lot of time researching just about every relevant starting pitcher in major league baseball, and it's time to pull all that […]