Hitter Fantasy Baseball Sleepers, Breakouts: Cheap Later-Round Values With Upside

Opening Day kicks off on Wednesday night, giving managers only a little bit left to draft their fantasy baseball teams. At RotoBaller, we provided later-round fantasy baseball draft sleepers by position and have five late-round values that could smash their ADPs. Below you will find a few of our favorite late-round fantasy baseball hitter sleepers […]

Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Sleepers, Breakouts: Cheap Later-Round Values With Upside

The fantasy baseball offseason is coming to an end as Opening Day is officially here! At RotoBaller, we provided later-round fantasy baseball draft pitcher sleepers, and we have a few more names to consider on draft day. Below you will find a few of our favorite late-round fantasy baseball pitcher sleepers and values - cheap […]

Francisco Lindor Likely to be Ready for Opening Day

MLB.com reports that New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (hand), who is recovering from a stress reaction in his left hamate bone, is likely to be ready for Opening Day on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Lindor made his Grapefruit League debut in spring training on March 15, which was 4 1/2 weeks after he […]

Aidan Miller Still Dealing With Back Issue

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop prospect Aidan Miller (back) likely won't be ready for Opening Day at Triple-A Lehigh Valley due to an ongoing back issue. The Phils' top-ranked prospect dealt with a back injury late last year that prevented him from participating in the Arizona Fall League, and it has lingered into 2026, resulting in Miller […]

Kevin McGonigle Makes Tigers Opening Day Roster

The Detroit Tigers announced on Tuesday that shortstop prospect Kevin McGonigle has made the Opening Day roster. Not only has McGonigle won an Opening Day roster spot, but he's expected to open the 2026 campaign as the team's starting shortstop after hitting .250 (10-for-40) with two home runs, two doubles, a triple, six RBI, eight […]

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 […]

7 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Jarod Rupp's 2026 Picks

As spring training wraps up and the last fantasy drafts of the 2026 MLB season take place, let's have a little fun with some bold predictions! Now, these are bold predictions, which, by their nature, are long shots. However, I'll make the case for each, and even if they don't come fully true, perhaps they […]

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 […]

Anthony Volpe to Begin Hitting Off Machine This Week

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (shoulder) will hit off the Trajekt machine this week, and he'll progress to facing live pitching next week, according to Greg Joyce of The New York Post. Volpe is working his way back from left shoulder surgery and won't be ready for Opening Day. However, he believes he's making […]

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 […]

Carson Williams Makes Roster as Starting Shortstop

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Carson Williams has made the Opening Day roster, according to Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times. Williams will be the team's starting shortstop. The 22-year-old made his MLB debut just last season, appearing in 32 games. He definitely offered more value in the field than at the plate, slashing just […]

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 […]

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. […]

Jeremy Pena Will Play Shortstop on Tuesday

Houston Astros infielder Jeremy Pena (finger) will play shortstop during Tuesday's exhibition game against the Triple-A Space Cowboys, manager Joe Espada told Chandler Rome of The Athletic. There had been speculation that Pena might play on Tuesday, but the skipper now confirmed the rumors and also noted that the 28-year-old will grab a glove and […]

Jeremy Pena Could Play in Exhibition Game on Tuesday

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (finger) could play in Tuesday's exhibition game against Triple-A Sugar Land, manager Joe Espada told Chandler Rome of The Athletic. After resuming swinging over the weekend, Pena is taking live batting practice at Daikin Park on Monday and has a chance to be cleared to play on Opening Day on […]

Kevin McGonigle Still on the Big-League Roster

Detroit Tigers shortstop prospect Kevin McGonigle remains with the big-league squad for their Cactus League game on Monday against the Colorado Rockies. He is starting at third base and will hit sixth in the batting order. Opening Day is coming on Thursday against the hosting San Diego Padres, so it's looking awfully likely that the […]

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 […]

Jeremy Pena Still Not Ruled Out for Opening Day

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena (finger) traveled with the Astros back to Houston, where he is currently taking batting practice at Daikin Park, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The Astros have not ruled Pena out for Opening Day. The 28-year-old took swings over the weekend in camp and apparently didn't suffer any setbacks […]

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 […]

Jesus Made Set to Open 2026 at Double-A

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop prospect Jesus Made is set to open the 2026 season at Double-A Biloxi, per Francys Romero of Beisbol FR. The 18-year-old Made is widely considered one of the very best prospects in all of baseball. He made it to Double-A in 2025 after starting the year in Single-A, but logged just 24 […]

Fantasy Baseball Draft Strategy: Picks to Target and Avoid In The First Five Rounds

The first couple of rounds of fantasy baseball drafts are the most exciting. These are the players who are going to lead your team throughout the year. However, there are good picks and bad picks in every round. In this article, we will dive into the best and worst picks in each of the first […]

Konnor Griffin to Start the Year at Triple-A

It was announced on Saturday that Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin would not be on the team's Opening Day roster, and on Sunday, Milb Central reports that Griffin will start the year at Triple-A Indianapolis. It was looking like the 19-year-old phenom might become the first teenager to start on Opening Day since Ken […]

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 […]