JJ Wetherholt Could Play Second Base in St. Louis

St. Louis Cardinals infield prospect JJ Wetherholt now has a clear path to playing time at second base in 2026 after the team traded Brendan Donovan to the Seattle Mariners on Monday night, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Before the Donovan trade, Wetherholt was expected to compete for the third base […]

Updated Second Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues (February Updates)

We are getting closer to the start of spring training as the countdown to Opening Day continues to go down. It's an exciting time as we enter the heart of the baseball offseason. Second base is one of the few positions you can wait until late in the draft and still walk away with a […]

Jeimer Candelario Signs Minor-League Deal With Angels

Free-agent infielder Jeimer Candelario has reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Angels on a minor-league contract that includes an invite to spring training. Candelario started his career with the Tigers and spent time with the Nationals and Cubs before signing a three-year deal with the Reds before the 2024 season. He was released in […]

Mariners Officially Acquire Brendan Donovan From Cardinals

The Seattle Mariners are officially acquiring infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan from the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday in a three-team trade that will include third baseman Ben Williamson going to the Tampa Bay Rays and pitching prospect Jurrangelo Cijntje going to the Cardinals, a source told Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Donovan has mostly […]

Mariners Nearing a Deal to Land Brendan Donovan

The Seattle Mariners are nearing a deal on Monday to acquire infielder/outfielder Brendan Donovan from the St. Louis Cardinals as part of a three-way trade that also includes the Tampa Bay Rays, sources tell Jeff Passan of ESPN. Third baseman Ben Williamson is expected to go from Seattle to Tampa, but the rest of the […]

Tommy Troy Headed to Big-League Camp

The Arizona Diamondbacks have officially invited infield prospect Tommy Troy to MLB spring training. Troy was a fast riser in the system last season and is now in a great position to compete for a role on the Opening Day roster in 2026. Troy began the 2025 campaign with Double-A Amarillo and held a .286/.382/.461 […]

Pirates Unlikely to Reunite with Isiah Kiner-Falefa?

According to Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com, the Pirates are unlikely to pursue a reunion with infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa in free agency. Demilio reported that a reunion between both sides appears to be "unlikely for several reasons." While the Pirates were unable to strike a deal with Eugenio Suarez ahead of his signing with the Reds […]

Kristian Campbell Holding Undefined Role Ahead of Spring Training

Boston Red Sox second baseman/outfielder Kristian Campbell does not have a defined role on the roster ahead of spring training. Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports that while the team is viewing Campbell as a fit in the outfield due to his athleticism, the current state of the outfield is quite crowded and will not provide […]

Luis Arraez Signs One-Year Deal With Giants

The San Francisco Giants have signed infielder Luis Arraez to a one-year deal on Saturday. The two sides have agreed on a one-year deal worth $12 million for the upcoming 2026 season. It sounds like the plan is for Arraez to play full-time at second base. Last season, Arraez mainly played first base with the […]

Being Ready for Opening Day is "Possible" for Tommy Edman

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder/outfielder Tommy Edman (ankle) said he had his walking boot removed from his right ankle 2 1/2 weeks ago after having surgery in November, according to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register. It's "possible" that Edman will be ready for Opening Day in late March, but he isn't going to rush […]

Twins Part Ways With Derek Falvey

The Minnesota Twins agreed to "mutually" part ways with president of baseball and business operations Derek Falvey on Friday, according to Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. The move comes after the Twins fired manager Rocco Baldelli following the completion of the 2025 season. It's a surprising decision for the organization, especially with […]

2026 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues (February Update)

Fantasy baseball points leagues are becoming increasingly popular and head-to-head points leagues are the closest format that resembles fantasy football. For managers who play in points leagues, we've got you covered with our updated top 750 2026 fantasy baseball points league rankings and tiers for points leagues and head-to-head (H2H) points leagues. We have expanded […]

Travis Bazzana Invited to Spring Training

The Cleveland Guardians announced on Friday that infield prospect Travis Bazzana has received a non-roster invite to major-league spring training. Bazzana, who was the first overall pick in 2024 out of Oregon State, hit .245/.389/.424 with an .813 OPS, nine home runs, 39 RBI, 71 runs scored, and 12 stolen bases in 84 games at […]

Top 200 Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Rankings - Eric Cross' January 2026 Update

Baseball season is nearly here. Pitchers and catchers report in under two weeks, fantasy baseball drafts are ramping up, and baseball excitement is buzzing. But for those of us who play in dynasty leagues, the baseball season never fully ends, as there are always trades to be made and offseason drafts to complete. Below, you'll […]

Top Fantasy Baseball Hitting Prospects for 2026 Redraft Leagues

Drafting prospects is a great way to hit home runs on your late-round picks in fantasy baseball. Every season, there are plenty of key contributors who get called up and provide a boost to fantasy teams. Last year, some of the impactful prospects included Nick Kurtz, Roman Anthony, Jacob Wilson, Cade Horton, and Drake Baldwin. […]

Tommy Edman Will Have Delayed Start to Spring Training, Could Miss Opening Day

According to Katie Woo of The Athletic, Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman/outfielder Tommy Edman (ankle) will have a delayed start to spring training and is in danger of missing Opening Day. Edman is currently recovering from a right ankle operation. According to Woo, there is a "growing likelihood" that Edman will not be ready for […]

Tyler Freeman Viewed as Outfielder Entering Spring Training

Colorado Rockies infielder/outfielder Tyler Freeman is being viewed primarily as an "outfielder" ahead of spring training. In 2025, Freeman saw time at several positions, logging 17 stats at second base, 66 in the outfield, 28 as a DH, and even one as a third baseman. Through 110 games, Freeman showed strong contact skills, posting a […]

Eric Cross' Top 125 Dynasty Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (January 2026)

Welcome to my first prospect rankings update of 2026. Baseball season is approaching quickly, and many of the names below are slated to make an impact at the major league level at some point during the upcoming season. These MLB prospect rankings are geared toward standard 5x5 fantasy baseball leagues (AVG) and consider many factors, […]

Will Marcus Semien's Offensive Decline Continue in New York?

Not much went right for second baseman Marcus Semien in 2025 in what ended up being his final season with the Texas Rangers. The 35-year-old three-time All-Star continued to decline offensively and finished with a .230/.305/.364 slash line, career-worst .669 OPS, 15 home runs, 62 RBI, 62 runs scored, and 11 stolen bases in 127 […]

Nationals Claim Tsung-Che Cheng Off Waivers

The Washington Nationals have claimed shortstop Tsung-Che Cheng off waivers from the New York Mets. Cheng will now land with his third team of the offseason after being designated for assignment by the Mets last week. The 24-year-old figures to offer organizational depth and is hopeful for a bounce-back season in 2026. Last season, Cheng […]

Edouard Julien Traded to the Rockies

The Colorado Rockies have acquired infielder Edouard Julien and right-handed pitcher Pierson Ohl from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Jace Kaminska and cash considerations. Julien made just 64 appearances in the majors last year, but he got back above the Mendoza line by slashing .220/.309/.324 with a 10.6% walk rate, 29.3% […]

Giants Offer "Aggressive Pitch" for CJ Abrams

According to Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic, the San Francisco Giants recently made an aggressive push to acquire Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams. According to sources, the Giants made it clear they would offer top prospect Josuar Gonzalez as part of a package to acquire Abrams. Additionally, top pitching prospects Carson Whisenhunt and Jacob Bresnahan […]

Luis Arraez Not Seeing a Large Market?

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, free agent infielder Luis Arraez is not seeing a large market. While Arraez is one of the game's top contact hitters, his struggles on the defensive side of the game have prevented him from securing a contract. Rosenthal noted on The Foul Territory podcast that he expects the […]

Jorge Polanco to Begin Season as Cleanup Hitter?

New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza suggested that infielder Jorge Polanco could open the season as the team's primary cleanup hitter. When discussing his initial plans for the top of the New York Mets lineup with Jon Heyman of The New York Post, Mendoa noted that Francisco Lindor would likely remain the leadoff hitter with […]

Casey Schmitt Cleared to Begin Hitting Progression

San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt (wrist) was cleared to begin a hitting progression last week, according to Maria Guardado of MLB.com. Schmitt has been on the shelf since undergoing wrist surgery early in the offseason. The infielder noted that he hopes to be a full-go for spring training. Schmitt sustained this injury on June […]

Don't Give Up on Jordan Westburg

Baltimore Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg was an All-Star in his second MLB season in 2024, when he hit .264/.312/.481 with a .792 OPS and career-highs in home runs (18) and RBI (63) in 107 games played. Westburgh took a slight step back in 2025 and played in just 85 games. The 26-year-old former first-rounder in […]

Ozzie Albies Heading for a Rebound in 2026?

Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies has been a disappointment for fantasy managers each of the last two years. He played in only 99 games in 2024 due to injury, but Albies was even worse in 2025 despite playing in 157 contests. The 29-year-old switch-hitting infielder slashed .240/.306/.365 with a career-worst .671 OPS, 16 home […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. in Play as Top Fantasy Second Baseman in the Bronx

In his first full season in the Bronx, New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. earned his second career All-Star nod and finished the year by slashing .242/.332/.481 with an .813 OPS and career-highs in home runs (31) and RBI (80). He also had 31 stolen bases and a career-high 75 runs scored in […]

Luke Keaschall Could Play Some Outfield in 2026

The Minnesota Twins have hinted that second baseman Luke Keaschall could make some appearances in the outfield during the 2026 season, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Keaschall was used solely at second base last season, largely because it was his first MLB campaign and he was coming back from Tommy John surgery. Now, […]

2026 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings: Eric Cross' Top 25 Prospects for Redraft Leagues

As we get near the end of January, 2026 fantasy baseball drafts are really ramping up. Some of you have already been in some drafts, while others are still preparing for the heart of draft season in February and March. Regardless of which bucket you fall into, it's time to push the pedal to the […]