Updated Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Nick Mariano's Top 750 Draft Rankings

It's an exciting time for fantasy baseball managers. The biggest fantasy baseball draft weekend is coming up, and Opening Day is days away. We have updated our 2026 fantasy baseball rankings to account for the latest news and injuries. Our rankings and tiers are put together by top-accuracy industry ranker Nick Mariano, and are designed […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Orioles GM Praises Coby Mayo

Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias had good things to say when asked about his confidence in corner infielder Coby Mayo, according to Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun. "We're very fortunate to have Coby Mayo right behind Jordan Westburg. He's a promising young player. He's got a great opportunity ahead of him, and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

The best way to come out of your fantasy baseball draft with the best chance to win your league is by finding as many players as possible who will outperform their draft cost. While a lot of these players are going late in drafts and would be considered "sleepers", they don't necessarily have the upside […]

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 […]

10 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Frank Ammirante's 2026 Picks

We're in the stretch run of fantasy baseball draft season, making it the ideal time to drop my bold predictions. You'll find 10 of my favorite targets, each with a high upside for the 2026 MLB season. I'll include each position in these 10 bold predictions, including one catcher, one corner infielder, one middle infielder, […]

10 League-Winning Fantasy Baseball Hitters: Corbin Young's High-Upside Draft Targets

We're coming to the close of the fantasy baseball offseason. Many of us spent hours and days researching, monitoring news, and finding potential market values and fades. League winners can have different definitions, but we're looking for hitters that should be priority targets in drafts. They're targets because they have balanced skill sets or stood […]

7 Must-Have Fantasy Baseball Prospects

Finding high-upside prospects in the final rounds of your draft can provide a major boost to your fantasy baseball team. Last season, managers saw Nick Kurtz, Jacob Misiorowski, and Cam Schlittler all flash high-end upside during their respective MLB debuts. In this piece, we will spotlight seven prospects that are prime late-round targets as they […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Targets - Eric Cross' Picks After The Draft

We're now just a few days away from the start of the 2026 major league season, and the majority of fantasy drafts are in the books. If you've already had your draft, I bet you're already looking at your rosters to find where your strengths and weaknesses are, along with seeing who the most intriguing […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Matt McLain, Kevin McGonigle, Daylen Lile, Kirby Yates, Caleb Durbin, more

While most fantasy baseball drafts have been completed or are on their way to being finished, it's never too early to research the waiver wire and add players that could bolster your roster. Today, we begin our waiver wire ranking series with our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 1 (March 26 - March […]

Frank Ammirante's Fantasy Baseball Fades

It's almost time for the 2026 MLB season, so it's the perfect moment to drop my 10 must-avoid players. Each of these players goes in the first eight rounds of fantasy baseball drafts. The reason why I'm avoiding these players can vary from injury risk, lack of production, or just overpriced ADPs. With that in […]

First Base Fantasy Baseball Bust Candidates: Overvalued ADPs To Avoid?

The first base position is often the deepest in fantasy. This season, there are two elite options going inside Round 2, while the majority of the position is being selected in Rounds 3 through 6. However, given the vast number of top options, some are better value for their price than others. In this piece, […]

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 […]

First Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings for Drafts: Nick Mariano's Top 50 (March Updates)

Spring is here, the weather is starting to warm up, Opening Day is near, and at RotoBaller, we are back with more updated fantasy baseball rankings to help you win your drafts. Today, we focus on the first base position with our updated 2026 fantasy baseball first base rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 […]

Rowdy Tellez Signs Minors Deal With Braves

Free-agent first baseman/designated hitter Rowdy Tellez signed a minor-league deal with the Atlanta Braves on Friday, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Tellez is a big lefty bat at first base and designated hitter that can provide some pop, but he'll operate as depth if he makes the Braves' major-league roster this […]

Tyler Soderstrom Back in Cactus League Lineup

Athletics first baseman/outfielder Tyler Soderstrom (knee) is starting in left field and will bat cleanup for the A's in Friday's Cactus League game against the Chicago Cubs. Soderstrom was hit by a pitch on the knee on Thursday in a spring training game, but he'll be right back in the lineup on Friday and should […]

12 League-Winning Fantasy Baseball Hitters: RotoBaller Staff Picks

With Opening Day just days away, it's time to identify some league-winning hitters. Some of these hitters are significantly underpriced in current ADP or are poised for a breakout campaign. In this piece, we will spotlight 12 of our RotoBaller Fantasy Baseball Staff's league-winning hitters, including Francisco Alvarez, Cam Smith, Luke Keaschall, and more. Be […]

Bryce Eldridge to Contribute Later in the Season

San Francisco Giants first base prospect Bryce Eldridge won't make the 2026 Opening Day roster, but the team expects him to contribute in the majors later this season, according to Justice delos Santos of The Mercury News. Eldridge got a small taste of big-league action last year, slashing .107/.297/.179 with an 18.9% walk rate and […]

6 Fantasy Baseball Bargain Hitters With Upside - Discount Bats At Every Position (2026)

If every fantasy team could be stacked with top-end talent at the end of drafts, would fantasy baseball really be any fun? Yeah, probably, but to win your drafts and your leagues, you have to be able to find talent at bargain prices. Championships are not won in the first five rounds; they are won […]

Cole Carrigg Sent to Minor-League Camp

Colorado Rockies first base prospect Cole Carrigg was optioned to minor league camp on Thursday evening. The team's No. 6-ranked prospect on MLB.com was in the mix to break camp with the MLB roster but will instead begin the campaign in the minor leagues. Carrigg joined the Rockies with the 65th overall selection in the […]

Studs Worth the Cost - Fantasy Baseball Auction Draft Strategy and Picks (2026)

Auction drafts are a bit different than your typical snake draft, as I am sure you are well aware if you are reading this article. That being said, there is more freedom in the auction draft, as you are not beholden to the player drafting in front of or behind you; you get to choose […]

Bryce Eldridge Heading to Minor-League Camp

San Francisco Giants first base prospect Bryce Eldridge is being sent to minor-league camp on Thursday, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Officially, Eldridge was optioned to Triple-A Sacramento despite having an .830 OPS with six RBI and eight runs scored in his 19 Cactus League games this spring. The 21-year-old left-handed […]

8 Breakout Hitters For Fantasy Baseball Drafts: Jarod Rupp's Picks

Identifying hitters who are on the precipice of a breakout season is one way to have a successful fantasy draft and is a stepping stone toward having a championship-caliber fantasy season. It is because many of these breakout hitters will be very cheap, potentially providing a high return on investment, while you stack your team […]

Rockies Reassign Charlie Condon to Minor-League Camp

The Colorado Rockies announced on Thursday that they reassigned infielder/outfielder Charlie Condon to minor-league camp. This shouldn't come as much of a surprise, as the expectation all along was that Condon would open the 2026 campaign in the minors, most likely at Double-A. The 22-year-old former third overall pick in 2024 out of the University […]

Pavin Smith Back in Action on Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Pavin Smith (forearm) is at first base and is batting third for Thursday's Cactus League game against the Chicago White Sox. Smith is back after missing some time with a minor forearm injury, so he'll be ready to go for Opening Day a week from now. The 30-year-old left-handed hitter is […]

CJ Kayfus the Odd Man Out in Cleveland Outfield?

Cleveland Guardians first baseman/outfielder CJ Kayfus has been competing for a spot on the team's big league roster this spring, but could be the odd man out when it comes to final roster cuts. The left-handed slugger played some first base down the stretch for the Guardians in 2025, but with the team's signing of […]