Can TJ Friedl See a Speed Resurgence in 2026?

After an injury-marred 2024 campaign, Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl bounced back and re-established himself as his team's everyday leadoff hitter in 2025. Across 685 plate appearances, the 30-year-old hit .261/.364/.378 with 14 home runs, 53 RBI, 82 runs scored, and 12 stolen bases. Friedl increased his walk rate to a career-best 11.8%, which helped […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. Will Bat Leadoff in 2026

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss said that outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. will move back into the team's leadoff spot in 2026, per Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Acuna Jr. batted third in 46 games in 2025, compared to 43 batting first. However, for his career, he's spent significantly more time leading off. Acuna Jr. has seen […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Risers, Sleepers: Breakout Rookies for 2026

Every season, managers look to find league-winning prospects in the final rounds of their draft. Last season, Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz took the crown, as he finished as a top-15 hitter in all formats. In this piece, we will spotlight five high-upside prospects who could make a major impact in the majors this season. […]

Every MLB Team's Greatest Defensive Player of All Time

Many of the sport's greatest players are credited with their ability to make an impact on the defensive side of the game. And today's we're here to talk about the best defensive players of all time, for each MLB team. While some MLB teams have very clear choices, others do not have the same illustrious […]

MLB Rookies Who Surged In September - 2026 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers, Draft Values

Last year's rookie class was a strong one. There were several rookies who came in and made an immediate impact on fantasy teams. Nick Kurtz, Jacob Wilson, Roman Anthony, Drake Baldwin, and Cade Horton were all solid fantasy options as rookies in 2025, and some were even league winners. Even players like Noah Cameron, Jack […]

Dodgers Claim Jack Suwinski Off Waivers From Pirates

The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed outfielder Jack Suwinski off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, a source told Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Suwinski could be back on waivers before the start of the 2026 regular season, as he's out of minor-league options and is likely to face an uphill battle to make the […]

Brenton Doyle Carries Buy-Low Potential Heading into 2026

After emerging as a high-level fantasy contributor in 2024, Colorado Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle came crashing back down to Earth in 2025. Across 538 plate appearances, the 27-year-old hit .233/.274/.376 with 15 home runs, 57 RBI, 57 runs scored, and 18 stolen bases. With a career 28.1% strikeout rate and a questionable eye at the […]

Colton Cowser Looking to Rebound from Injury-Marred 2025 Campaign

After a breakout 2024 campaign, Baltimore Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser battled through an injury-marred 2025 season that saw him post underwhelming numbers across the board. Thumb, rib, and head injuries limited Cowser to just 92 games, and he hit .196/.269/.385 with 16 home runs, 40 RBI, 36 runs scored, and 14 stolen bases. When healthy, […]

Roman Anthony Expected to Hit Leadoff for Boston

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said that he sees outfielder Roman Anthony as the team's leadoff hitter this year, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com. True to his word, Cora put Anthony in the leadoff spot for the team's Grapefruit League opener on Saturday versus the Minnesota Twins. It's not a huge surprise after […]

Points Leagues: Fantasy Baseball Sleepers for 2026 Drafts

Every year, some players go too late in fantasy baseball points leagues. These players then become tremendous value picks, and those fantasy managers who selected them in the late rounds just got a game-changer at the backend of drafts. In this article, we will be looking at seven players who are currently value picks. These […]

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Sleepers at Each Position for 2026 Drafts

Spring training arrived this week, and with it, so begins our speculation on perhaps the best topic of fantasy baseball: who are this season's sleepers at every position? Hope springs eternal, as the poets say. We all have opinions as to who these players are. The debates rage on in late winter, when fantasy players […]

Brandon Nimmo Ramping Up Slowly With New Team

Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said that outfielder Brandon Nimmo will be ramped up slowly in spring training, like he always does, according to MLB.com's Kennedi Landry. Nimmo is unlikely to play in any Cactus League games until March. The Rangers acquired Nimmo in a trade from the New York Mets in the offseason, and […]

Rangers Easing Wyatt Langford into Cactus League Games

Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said that outfielder Wyatt Langford won't play in a Cactus League game until a few days in, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. Langford is fine physically, but the Rangers are slowly ramping him up this spring. The 24-year-old power-hitting outfielder dealt with an oblique injury in spring training last […]

Chandler Simpson Dealing With Tight Hamstring

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Chandler Simpson (hamstring) is dealing with a tight left hamstring and will not play in at least the first several Grapefruit League games in spring training, according to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. Simpson continues to do on-field work, so it doesn't appear to be a very serious injury. […]

Ryan Waldschmidt Pushing Hard for MLB Debut

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told Arizona Sports on Thursday that top outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt is a "very talented player" and is going to determine his own timeline on when he'll help the big-league club. "He is coming. He's emerging ... he's got a lot going for him," Lovullo said. The 23-year-old, considered the […]

4 Fantasy Baseball Prospects With Upside to Know for 2026 Drafts

Targeting high-end prospects can provide your fantasy team with elite upside. While some prospects may not make the MLB roster out of camp, they are still worth targeting with your final draft selections, as they could be league-winning assets. In this piece, we will spotlight four high-end prospects who could be worth a late-round pick […]

Every MLB Team's Greatest Outfielder of All Time

The outfield position has been occupied by some of the greatest players the game of baseball has seen. And today's we're here to pay tribute to them, with our picks for every MLB team's all-time greatest outfielders. While some MLB teams have very clear choices, others do not have the same illustrious history. Read ahead […]

Jordan Lawlar Looking Comfortable in Move to Center Field

According to Nick Piecoro of AZCentral.com, Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Jordan Lawlar has looked quite comfortable in his move to center field. Peicoro noted that the early impressions are quite positive and that the former top prospect is getting "quick jumps" and is "showcasing his strong arm" in his position. With the Diamondbacks having a crowded […]

Yordan Alvarez to See Time in Left Field?

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez could see time in left field, given Houston's current outfield situation. Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported that manager Joe Espada has noted that Alvarez will see time in left field this season, but it is still unclear how often. Alvarez has only eclipsed the 50-game mark in the […]

10 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Joshua Costello's 2026 Picks

With spring training rapidly approaching and draft season around the corner, it's time to put my 2026 bold predictions out into the universe. After an unpredictable 2025 season, I will attempt to do the impossible and forecast some outcomes for the upcoming year. These predictions are not the likeliest outcomes, but they are within the […]

Ryan Clifford Making Strides as a Defender

New York Mets first base/outfield prospect Ryan Clifford has continued to improve as a defender in the outfield. Clifford has spent most of his time in the minor leagues as a first baseman but has been shifted to the outfield to provide more versatility ahead of his eventual MLB debut. Last summer, Clifford spent most […]

Brewers Give Pat Murphy a New Three-Year Deal

Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy signed a new three-year contract on Thursday that includes a club option for the 2029 season, a source told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Murphy is well-deserving of the extension after winning back-to-back National League Manager of the Year awards. The 67-year-old skipper had big shoes to fill when he […]

Lane Thomas Says he's Fully Healthy

Kansas City Royals outfielder Lane Thomas (foot) said on Thursday that he's fully healthy this spring after he had surgery to fix plantar fasciitis in his right foot last September, according to Sports Radio 810. Thomas was a total bust for the Cleveland Guardians last year due to injuries. He was limited to only 39 […]

Can Heliot Ramos Maintain an Everyday Role in 2026?

Across 695 plate appearances in 2025, San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos hit .256/.328/.400 with 21 home runs, 69 RBI, 85 runs scored, and six stolen bases. While Ramos' production doesn't jump off the page, he established himself as an everyday regular in the San Francisco lineup. The 26-year-old also made significant strides in terms […]

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Takes Live Batting Practice

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (knee), who is recovering from a torn ACL in his right knee that he suffered last September, has been ahead of schedule in his rehab to the point where he thinks he could be ready for Opening Day, according to MLB.com's Steve Gilbert. Gurriel took live batting practice on […]

Steven Kwan to Get Reps in Center Field

Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said that outfielder Steven Kwan will get some reps in center field this spring, according to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com. The Guardians are searching for the best possible outfield alignment. Kwan has won the American League Gold Glove award in left field in each of his four seasons with the […]

Top 175 Outfield Fantasy Baseball Rankings: February Updates

Spring training is underway, and the fantasy baseball draft season is in full swing. At Rotoballer, we have been updating our rankings to reflect the latest injuries and news. Today, we provide rankings updates for outfielders with our updated 2026 fantasy baseball outfield rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 category mixed leagues). These February […]

Every MLB Team's All-Time Greatest Closer

Many of the sport's greatest players are credited with their ability to seal a victory in the ninth inning. And today we're here to honor the greatest MLB closers in history. Read ahead as we highlight the greatest closer of all time for all 30 MLB teams. While some MLB teams have very clear choices, […]

Corbin Carroll Targeting Opening Day Return

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (hand) said he is targeting an Opening Day return from his surgery to fix a broken hamate bone suffered in spring training. Carroll will get the stitches out early next week and should be able to resume hitting. The injury was to his non-throwing hand, but the primary concern with […]

CJ Alexander Signs Minor-League Deal With Astros

Free-agent infielder CJ Alexander has agreed to a minor-league deal with the Astros, and the 28-year-old lefty will likely serve as organizational depth for Houston this season. For the last few seasons, the infielder has bounced around Triple-A, spending time in the systems of the Braves, Royals, Athletics, Yankees, and Dodgers. He made it to […]