Hitter Fantasy Baseball Draft Values: Sneaky Mid-Round Draft Targets (2026)

I think we have all learned how important it is to draft and acquire high-end pitching talent in fantasy baseball; however, to do that successfully, we must be able to identify late-round hitting potential. Identifying these types of hitters is crucial to success in early fantasy baseball drafts. We'll use projections to identify five hitters […]

Top 10 Outfield Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (2026)

All of the infield is complete in this prospect positional rankings series, and now it's time to head to the outfield, which is loaded with talent right now. All 10 names below are within my Top-50 overall, and several of these names should make an impact at the major league level at some point this […]

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 […]

Underdog Best Ball Fantasy Baseball Rankings and Tiers (2026)

Below you'll find our MLB team's 2026 Underdog Best Ball Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2026 Best Ball leagues on the Underdog Fantasy platform. The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, so use these Underdog rankings to crush your Underdog drafts. These MLB best ball rankings are put together by RotoBaller's lead analyst Nick […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Outfielders to Target in Drafts (2026)

In recent years, Major League Baseball has had plenty of exciting young players making their debuts. Some of them shine in their rookie seasons. Some of them take two or three years to find their feet at the elite level. Just because a young hitter doesn't excel right away doesn't mean they should be ignored […]

Underdog Fantasy Baseball Sleepers for Best Ball Drafts (2026)

Our attention is turning more and more to fantasy baseball -- and while it may be a bit too early for your standard leagues to begin drafting, best ball contests have continued to grow in popularity and typically take place over the coming weeks. Today, I'll be taking a look at some of my favorite […]

7 High-Upside Fantasy Baseball Hitters: Must-Have Players Set To Rebound in 2026

We all go through it. Anyone who has ever played a fantasy baseball season has researched a player, fallen in love with them a few times, and then rostered that guy. Then that player has a bad year. There can be many reasons for a bad year; players are human beings and are subject to […]

2026 Catcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues

At RotoBaller HQ, we continue on with our point leagues positional rankings. Today, we review catchers. Most point formats do not start two catchers. With the exception of drafting Mariners star catcher Cal Raleigh, fantasy managers can wait until the later rounds to draft their starting backstop. There are some options to consider in the […]

2026 Third Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues

Third base is a unique position to rank in standard roto leagues, as most third basemen pitch in a few categories by doing a little bit of everything. However, it's perfect in points leagues as third basemen can rack up a ton of points, making them one of the more coveted positions to draft in […]

2026 Second Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues

The fantasy baseball season is gaining momentum as more key free agents continue sign with MLB teams ahead of spring training. At RotoBaller HQ, with spring training about a month away, we continue to ramp up our fantasy baseball content. Today, we cover second base in points leagues, where fantasy managers can find a quality […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates - American League (2026)

Last season, I was pounding the table for Kris Bubic. He logged 116 innings, with a 2.55 ERA (3.65 xERA), 1.18 WHIP, while maintaining some of his skills via his swinging-strike rate (13.5 percent) and ball rate (33 percent) in 2025. Unfortunately, Bubic missed most of the second half of the season, with a left […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Hitters: Mid-To-Late Round Sneaky Draft Targets (2026)

The fantasy football championships have been won. You might feel like it is time for a rest, but you are already several weeks behind your fellow fantasy baseball players at this point. It is early January, and drafting is about to kick into high gear.  As we prepare, we should take a look at some […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Pitchers Who Could Become Aces in 2026

In fantasy baseball, we're always looking for players who can take the next step. The next step means different things to different players, but for a small percentage of players, that means taking the next step to superstardom. This is an article I've been writing every offseason for the last few years now, and it's […]

Eric Cross' Top 12 Outfield (OF) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2026

The outfield position is deep and rich with talent. That has always been the case and 2026 is going to be no different. Many of the best fantasy assets in the game reside in the outfield with the entire Top-12 below residing inside my Top-30 overall dynasty rankings. Below, you'll find my Top-12 at this […]

Fantasy Baseball Closer Depth Charts - MLB Bullpens and Saves

Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies, and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important […]

2026 First Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues

The fantasy baseball offseason will continue to ramp up as we get closer to pitchers and catchers reporting. It's never too early to start preparing for your upcoming drafts in March. Today, we focus on points leagues and break down the first base position. In points leagues, fantasy managers want first basemen who get on […]

2026 Shortstop Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues

At RotoBaller HQ, we continue our positional points rankings series and today review the shortstop position. In points leagues, Bobby Witt Jr. is the only shortstop ranked in the top 10 overall, while Elly De La Cruz, Francisco Lindor, and Gunnar Henderson are the only other shortstops in the first tier. The position is loaded with […]

2026 Outfield Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues

Spring training will be here before we know it, and while many are enjoying the NFL playoffs, it's time to continue prepping for upcoming fantasy baseball drafts. At RotoBaller HQ, we will break down each position in points leagues and focus on outfielders today. Find out where key outfielders such as Brent Rooker, Michael Harris […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Pitching Prospect Sleepers - Breakout Candidates to Target in Drafts (2026)

As the fantasy football season is coming to a close and the MLB offseason is heating up, it's time to look towards the 2026 fantasy baseball season. Drafting for a season months away may not be everyone's cup of tea, but the best time to find draft values is before spring training begins. That's especially […]

2026 Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues

At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball content and rankings for H2H points leagues. Today, we focus on starting pitchers in points leagues. Pitching is a premium in points leagues, and our rankings illustrate this point as 10 starters are ranked within the top 25 overall. We break it all down in […]

2026 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues

With the NFL regular season over, the baseball offseason is starting to heat up as pitchers and catchers report soon, while MLB teams continue to make trades and sign free agents. Do you play in points leagues? We do too. Fantasy baseball points leagues are the closest format to fantasy football, as opposed to traditional […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Crystal Ball - Projecting The Top 10 Starting Pitchers for 2029

This is the seventh and final article of my offseason Dynasty Crystal Ball Series, where I project the top 10 players at each position for the 2029 season. In dynasty, it's important to understand the current value of players, but being able to project their value going forward is a way you can get ahead […]

12 Breakout Fantasy Baseball Hitting Prospects: Draft Sleepers to Target (2026)

All offseason, fantasy managers search high and low for the next star prospect. Outside of a few legendary talents such as Juan Soto and Ronald Acuna Jr., it can be a fool's errand trying to figure out which young studs will help you win your next fantasy baseball championship. However, if you do the research […]

Eric Cross' Top 10 Shortstop (SS) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2026

Per usual, the shortstop position is absolutely loaded. All of the below are inside my top-60 overall, and seven are inside my top-30 overall. Not only is this position loaded with elite talent, but the depth is also notable, including down in the prospect ranks. Below, you'll find my top 10 at this position, along […]

2026 Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Pitchers are among the most volatile positions in fantasy due to injuries and inconsistency. Fantasy managers might wait until the middle rounds to draft their first pitcher as opposed to going after that ace like Paul Skenes in the first. However, aside from Skenes, Tarik Skubal and Garrett Crochet are the only other pitchers listed […]

Eric Cross' Top 10 Third Base (3B) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2026

The hot corner has been led by Jose Ramirez for the last several years, with various elite players filling in behind him. But now the top of these rankings looks a bit different. Ramírez is still elite, but a new name has taken over the top spot. This position also saw a down year from […]

4 Fantasy Baseball Prospects Who Struggled in the Arizona Fall League - 2026 Dynasty Fallers

The Arizona Fall League (AFL) capped off its season a little over a month ago, and we looked at some of the prospects who thrived there in my Arizona Fall League Standouts article. In this article, we'll take a look at four prospects who struggled. Now, keep in mind that this league is renowned for […]

2026 Catcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Below you will find our MLB teams' 2026 fantasy baseball catcher rankings and tiers for 5x5 mixed roto leagues. These December rankings cover the top 20 catchers for 2026. Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh proved catchers can produce elite fantasy production by mashing 60 home runs last season. With injuries and lack of fantasy production at […]

2026 Second Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings

At RotoBaller HQ, we continue our fantasy baseball rankings series and focus on second base today. Second base has many quality options, but the position lacks an elite fantasy producer, with Jazz Chisholm Jr. being the only 2B to crack the top 30 overall in our latest rankings. Find out where other key second basemen, […]