Matt McLain Returns to Tuesday's Action

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (illness) is back at second base and is batting second in the team's exhibition game on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer. McLain caught a bug going around the team's clubhouse and was held out of Monday's exhibition game. The 26-year-old former […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Pickups - Nick Mariano's Picks After The Draft

The beginning of the 2026 major league season is just around the corner, which means our focus is shifting from draft day to the precious waiver wire. Those who have already drafted are surely aware of the categories or positions that could use reinforcing, or perhaps you've filled up some IL/NA slots and now have […]

Key Spring Training News for Fantasy Baseball Drafts: Hot/Cold Players, Injury Concerns

Spring training is winding down, and the first game that actually counts is tomorrow as the Giants and Yankees open up the regular season! How much do we read into spring training results? The old joke is that if a player that you're high on has a good spring, then the results matter. If they […]

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 […]

Updated ATC Fantasy Baseball Rankings and Tiers: #1 Accuracy Rankings In The Industry

Welcome to the biggest draft week of the 2026 season! We're back with updated ATC fantasy baseball rankings to crush your drafts, which are powered by ATC Projections, and industry legend Ariel Cohen. ATC Rankings were the #1 most accurate industry draft rankings in 2025, and ATC Projections have been the #1 most accurate industry […]

8 Prospect Fantasy Baseball Breakouts, Stashes

Targeting high-end prospects in the final rounds of your draft is the key to building a successful fantasy baseball roster. Last season, several prospects such as Nolan McLean, Cam Schlittler, and Nick Kurtz became high-end assets as soon as they earned the call to the majors. In this piece, we will spotlight eight prospects that […]

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, […]

Spring Training Fantasy Baseball Risers and Fallers - ADP Trends for Drafts

Spring training is one of the most exciting times for baseball fans. After a long winter and offseason filled with major signings and trades, the players are finally taking the field, which means Opening Day is right around the corner. However, with spring games in full swing, several players have begun to rise and fall […]

JJ Wetherholt Likely to Hit Leadoff on Opening Day

St. Louis Cardinals infield prospect JJ Wetherhold is likely to bat in the leadoff spot on Opening Day on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Drew Rasmussen, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Wetherholt, 23, will be the team's starting second baseman after posting a .780 OPS, two home runs, […]

Nick Mariano's Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Roto

It's coming down to the wire! Opening Day will be here any moment, as there are only a few more days until the season starts. At RotoBaller, we have freshly updated our 2026 fantasy baseball rankings to account for the latest news, injuries, and transactions. Our rankings and tiers are put together by top-accuracy industry […]

Fantasy Baseball Draft Rankings: H2H Points

Opening Day is around the corner. For fantasy baseball managers who play in points leagues, we've got you covered with our 2026 fantasy baseball points league rankings and tiers for points leagues and head-to-head (H2H) points leagues. At RotoBaller, we know many fantasy baseball managers play in points and H2H points leagues. Points leagues can […]

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 […]

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 […]

2026 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings: Eric Cross' Top 25 Rookies for Drafts (March Updates)

We're now officially in the heart of fantasy baseball draft season, with Opening Day approaching quickly. Regardless of what format you play in, high-upside rookies are always going to be intriguing. Grabbing the next prospect to ascend to star or superstar status is always rewarding and can be a part of your fantasy team's success. […]

$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 […]

Dodgers Hoping Tommy Edman Returns Around End of May

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Monday that the team is hoping to get infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman back around the end of May, according to The California Post's Jack Harris. Edman has had ankle issues the last couple of seasons, so he decided to have surgery on his right ankle back in mid-November, […]

JJ Wetherholt Makes Cardinals Opening Day Roster

St. Louis Cardinals infield prospect JJ Wetherholt has made the team's Opening Day roster, according to president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom. Wetherholt will not just be on the big-league roster to begin the 2026 season, but he'll be starting at second base in what will be his MLB debut on Opening Day. The 23-year-old […]

Matt McLain Out Monday With Illness

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain (illness) will not play in the team's exhibition game on Monday night against the Milwaukee Brewers because he caught a bug that has been going around the Reds' clubhouse, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer. McLain is doing pre-game work, though, and he's expected to play in […]

Updated ATC Fantasy Baseball Projections (2026): #1 Accuracy Projections In The Industry

The biggest week for fantasy baseball drafts is upon us! And today we're back with our updated ATC fantasy baseball projections to dominate your drafts, which are powered by ATC Projections, and industry legend Ariel Cohen. ATC Projections have been the #1 most accurate industry projections since 2019, and ATC Rankings were the #1 most accurate […]

Richie Palacios Makes Rays' Opening Day Roster

Tampa Bay Rays utility man Richie Palacios has made the team's 2026 Opening Day roster, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Topkin reports that Palacios will replace second baseman/outfielder Gavin Lux (shoulder), who will start the year on the Injured List with a right shoulder impingement. The 28-year-old Palacios logged just 48 MLB […]

Gavin Lux Set to Open 2026 on the Injured List Due to Shoulder Impingement

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman/outfielder Gavin Lux (shoulder) is being placed on the Injured List due to a right shoulder impingement, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. It's not entirely clear at this point how long Lux is expected to be sidelined, but he will likely miss at least the first few weeks […]

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 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 […]

Yankees and Nationals Swap Jorbit Vivas for Sean Paul Linan

The Washington Nationals have acquired infielder Jorbit Vivas from the New York Yankees in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Sean Paul Linan, according to Andrew Golden of The Baltimore Banner. Vivas logged 66 plate appearances as a rookie last season, slashing just .161/.266/.250 with a 7.6% walk rate, a 19.7% strikeout rate, and 52 wRC+. […]

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 […]

Matt McLain Carries Post-Hype Sleeper Potential After Dominant Spring

After missing the entire 2024 season with a shoulder injury, Cincinnati Reds second baseman Matt McLain managed to log 577 plate appearances in 2025. However, the 26-year-old had his struggles at the plate, slashing .220/.300/.343 with 15 home runs, 50 RBI, 73 runs scored, and 18 stolen bases. McLain struck out in 28.9% of his […]

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 […]

Predicting Fantasy Baseball Prospect Call-Up Timelines - Updated Top Prospect ETAs (March)

We're now just over a week away from the MLB regular season, and fantasy baseball drafts are in full swing. Around a month ago, I posted my initial prospect ETA charts here on RotoBaller, but with a month of spring training in the book, some prospect ETAs have shifted. My ETAs below are based on […]

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 […]

Dylan Moore, Phillies Agree on Major-League Deal

Utility man Dylan Moore and the Philadelphia Phillies agreed to an undisclosed major-league deal on Saturday, league sources told Will Sammon of The Athletic. Moore triggered the opt-out clause in his previous contract earlier this week, but he's now back with the organization and is expected to be on the team's Opening Day roster. The […]