2026 Fantasy Baseball News, Advice and Analysis

2026 Closers, Saves Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Relief Pitchers

At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball rankings. Although we are months away from spring training, it's never too early to start prepping for 2026 fantasy baseball drafts. Today, you will find our MLB teams' 2026 fantasy baseball relief pitcher/closer rankings and tiers for 5x5 mixed roto leagues. Relief pitchers are the most […]

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 Third Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings

As we ring in the new year, it's never too early to start preparing for your upcoming fantasy baseball drafts. At RotoBaller HQ, we have been publishing our positional rankings and continue today by taking a look at the third base position. There is not much depth at the cornerstone, and it is an interesting […]

2026 First Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Usually, in the past, the first base position was one of the strongest and had plenty of depth for fantasy baseball, but there is a drastic drop in tiers once the top seven are off the draft board. At RotoBaller HQ, we break down the 1B position with our MLB teams' 2026 fantasy baseball first […]

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

This is the sixth 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 of the […]

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 […]

Eric Cross' Top 10 Second Base (2B) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2026

The second base position isn't the most appealing position in the game, but there are some reinforcements on the way in the prospect ranks, and some potential bounceback and/or breakout candidates could really save this position. Below, you'll find my top-10 at this position, along with analysis on each player. A few players whom I […]

2026 Shortstop Fantasy Baseball Rankings

It's never too early to get a jump on fantasy baseball prep. The shortstop position is usually deep, and that's the case again in 2026, with 14 shortstops ranked within the top 100. At RotoBaller HQ, we will be pumping out fantasy baseball content all offseason and are back with our MLB teams' 2026 fantasy […]

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 […]

Eric Cross' Top 10 First Base (1B) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2026

The first base position is always loaded with power, and 2026 should be no different. This position has a good mix of notable veterans, breakouts, and rising young talent with the top two names below being 26 or younger. We also have a new top dog at this position. I honestly didn't imagine anyone wrestling […]

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

This is the fifth 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 of the […]

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 […]

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 […]

5 Infield Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash in Dynasty and Keeper Leagues (2026)

Preparation for the 2026 fantasy season is already underway. Drafts are happening, and we're getting a clearer picture of what to expect with players' ADP (Average Draft Position). However, managers in keeper and dynasty formats will have to take a different approach to prepare for their leagues. Some managers may be in their competing window […]

2026 Fantasy Baseball Outfield (OF) Rankings: Roto Leagues (December Update)

At RotoBaller HQ, we continue with our early fantasy baseball rankings series and focus on outfielders -- it's always baseball season here at RotoBaller! We are back with our MLB teams' 2026 fantasy baseball outfield rankings and tiers for 5x5 mixed roto leagues. These December rankings cover the top 80 outfielders for 2026. There were […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Crystal Ball - Projecting The Top 10 Third Basemen for 2029

This is the fourth 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 of the […]

Eric Cross' Top 10 Catcher (C) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2026

Remember when the catcher position in fantasy baseball was mostly a barren wasteland? Not anymore. Sure, it's still not as high-powered as other positions on the field, but the current talent at the position is more exciting than it's been in a long time. We have a good blend of reliable veterans, rising young talent, […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters From the 2025 Season: Mike Carter's 2026 Player Outlooks

The 2025 fantasy baseball season is in the books, so it's time to look back on some of the biggest surprise stars and performances. There are always players who emerge from nowhere to become productive players, or simply come on stronger than in their past histories. My teammate Kevin Luo wrote a fantastic piece last […]

3 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Pitchers From the 2025 Season: Laghezza's 2026 Player Outlooks

RotoBaller die-hards know wild horses couldn't drag me away from fantasy baseball for more than a month or two. Yes, that all too familiar itch already started its head — and it's high time for a good old-fashioned scratching. Football's great, but c'mon, nothing beats the diamond... Remember, starting preparation with months to go has […]

Top 10 Shortstop Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (2026)

After covering catcher, first base, second base, and third base, we've finally reached the always sexy shortstop position. Regardless of whether it's the Majors or in prospect rankings, this shortstop position is always loaded, and right now, it's no different. All 10 names below are within my Top-40 overall, and the top five names, along […]