5 Big-Name Players Who May Underdeliver - Overvalued Fantasy Baseball ADPs?

Spring training is looming, and we're starting to get some tangible information from early drafts. Those of you yet to draft should start to get an idea of where players are being taken, who to avoid, and who to target. Here, we're looking at five players who are overvalued in drafts. Walking away from your […]

Jordan Groshans Agrees to Minor-League Deal With Braves

Free-agent infielder Jordan Groshans joined the Atlanta Braves organization on a minor-league deal, and the former top prospect will look to get back on track with a new team. After being the No. 12 overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays, Groshans eventually made his big-league debut with the Marlins […]

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, […]

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. […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Jett Williams, Jesus Made, Blake Mitchell, Franklin Arias, Moises Ballesteros, Cooper Pratt

Every season managers see high-end prospects become fantasy baseball standouts. Last summer, many pitchers like Chase Burns and Logan Henderson flashed immense upside during their first stint in the big leagues. In this piece, we will spotlight six high-end prospects who could hold value during the 2026 campaign. Who are six high-upside prospects managers should […]

Jefferson Rojas Likely to Begin Season at Double-A?

Chicago Cubs top infield prospect Jefferson Rojas is expected to begin the 2026 campaign with Double-A Knoxville. Rojas is considered the No. 4-ranked prospect in their system on MLB.com. Rojas began the 2025 season with High-A South Bend and was quite productive, posting a .278/.379/.492 line with an .871 OPS. During this 67-game stint, Rojas […]

Leodalis De Vries Earns Invite to Spring Training

The Athletics have invited top infield prospect Leodalis De Vries to big-league spring training. De Vries is considered the No. 3-ranked prospect in the entire sport on MLB.com. He was the top piece included in the trade that sent Mason Miller to San Diego last season. De Vries began his 2025 season with High-A Fort […]

Anthony Volpe "Working his Tail Off" in his Rehab

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (shoulder) is "working his tail off" as he rehabs from offseason left-shoulder surgery, according to general manager Brian Cashman. There's no updated return timetable on Volpe, but the Yankees said earlier this offseason that they don't expect Volpe to make his 2026 debut until after April, per Bryan Hoch […]

Masyn Winn Entering 2026 Fully Healthy After Injury-Marred 2025 Campaign

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn (knee) had his 2025 season cut short by a meniscus tear in his knee that led to him getting shut down in mid-September. However, the 23-year-old will reportedly enter 2026 Spring Training fully healthy and could be poised for a breakout season as a result. Across 537 plate appearances […]

Zach Neto Primed for Superstar Breakout in 2026?

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto missed time at both the start of the 2025 season due to a shoulder injury and the end of the year due to a hand issue. However, in between the two ailments, the 24-year-old posted a quietly excellent season. Across 554 plate appearances, Neto logged a .257/.319/.474 slash line […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Quinn Mathews, Jacob Melton, Travis Sykora, Carlos Lagrange, Braden Montgomery, Balde Tidwell

Targeting high-upside prospects can provide you with league-winning upside. Every season, managers see prospects enjoy breakout seasons and become must-start players as soon as they reach the MLB level. In this piece, we will spotlight six prospects who could see the value increase in 2206 and become viable fantasy assets. Who are six high-upside prospects […]

Franklin Arias Quickly Progressing in Boston's System

Boston Red Sox top prospect Franklin Arias quickly progressed through the lower levels of the system in 2025 and is nearing his MLB debut. The shortstop, who is considered the team's top prospect on MLB.com and the overall No. 24 in the sport, began the 2025 season with Low-A but reached Double-A Portland in the […]

Jett Williams Invited to MLB Spring Training

The Milwaukee Brewers have invited recently acquired infield prospect Jett Williams to big-league spring training. Williams was sent to Milwaukee alongside right-hander Brandon Sproat in the deal that sent right-hander Freddy Peralta to New York. Williams was viewed as the top prospect in the Mets system prior to the trade and now sits as the […]

Cooper Pratt to Attend Big-League Spring Training

The Milwaukee Brewers have invited shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt to big-league camp. Pratt is currently considered the No. 53 overall prospect on MLB.com and the No. 3-ranked prospect in the Milwaukee system. Pratt joined the Brewers in the sixth round of the 2023 MLB Draft but has progressed through the minor leagues fairly quickly. After […]

Jesus Made Earns Invite to Spring Training

Milwaukee Brewers top prospect Jesus Made is being invited to big-league spring training. The 18-year-old shortstop is currently viewed as the No. 4-ranked overall prospect in the entire sport on MLB.com. He made his professional debut in 2024 in the Dominican Summer League and held a .331/.458/.554 with a strong 1.012 OPS. In 2025, Made […]

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 […]

Marco Luciano Designated for Assignment by Yankees

New York Yankees infielder Marco Luciano has been designated for assignment by the organization on Tuesday. Luciano didn't even last a week on the team before getting kicked off the 40-man roster. The Yankees needed to make room for recently acquired pitcher Don Hamel, so Luciano was the odd man out. Since the end of […]

Elly De La Cruz Still has High-End Upside Despite Step Back in 2025

In his first full MLB season in 2024, Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz put his upside on display, slashing .259/.339/.471 with an .809 OPS, 25 home runs, 76 RBI, 105 runs scored, and a league-high 67 stolen bases in 160 games played. It wasn't all great, though, as he also led the league […]

Carlos Correa Won't Play for Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic

Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa will not participate in the World Baseball Classic, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The Puerto Rico native made the decision due to a lack of insurance coverage and a conversation with owner Jim Crane. Crane informed Correa of his uninsured status on Tuesday. "Jim called me and told […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Enrique Bradfield Jr., Emmanuel Rodriguez, Ethan Holliday, Justin Crawford, Tommy Troy, Nick Yorke

In 2025, managers saw many top prospects reach the major leagues and make an immediate impact. On the bump, Trey Yesavage and Nolan McLean would flash elite upside and now enter 2026 as near top-100 picks in drafts. In this piece, we will spotlight six budding prospects worth monitoring, as some could carry high value […]

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 […]

Jett Williams to Focus on Shortstop in Spring Training

Milwaukee Brewers prospect Jett Williams "indicated that shortstop will be his focus heading into spring training," according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Williams came up through the Mets' system as a talented defender capable of playing anywhere up the middle, and while he won't abandon second base or center field reps with […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Andrew Painter, Bryce Eldridge, Aidan Miller, Robert Gasser, Abimelec Ortiz, Leodalis De Vries

Last season, managers saw many top prospects establish themselves as high-end fantasy assets. Former consensus top third baseman Junior Caminero became a must-start third baseman while Nick Kurtz took home AL Rookie of the Year honors. In this piece, we will spotlight another six high-end prospects who could make a major impact during the 2026 […]

Underdog Best Ball Fantasy Baseball Rankings and Tiers (2026)

Below you'll find our MLB team's 2026 Underdog Best Ball Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2026 Best Ball leagues on the Underdog Fantasy platform. The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, so use these Underdog rankings to crush your Underdog drafts. These MLB best ball rankings are put together by RotoBaller's lead analyst Nick […]

Tommy Troy a Name to Monitor in the Spring

Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Tommy Troy is a name to closely monitor during spring training as he could push to break camp with the MLB roster. Troy is considered the No. 5-ranked prospect in the system on MLB.com. The former 12th overall pick from the 2023 MLB Draft began the 2025 season with Double-A but […]

Ethan Holliday Set to Begin 2026 at Low-A?

Colorado Rockies top prospect Ethan Holliday will likely begin the 2026 regular season with Low-A Fresno. The Rockies selected the infielder with the fourth overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft out of Stillwater HS. However, the Rockies gave Holliday a brief taste of the pros following the draft. Holiday earned a small 18-game stint […]

Nick Yorke to Begin Season in Utility Role?

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Nick Yorke is expected to compete for a utility role during spring training, according to Danny Demilio of Pittsburgh Baseball Now. Yorke made his MLB debut during the 2024 campaign but has yet to earn an extended stint in the big leagues. In 2024, Yorke appeared in only 11 games and saw […]

Francisco Lindor Remains a High-End Shortstop Option Heading into 2026

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (elbow) is coming off an excellent 2025 season in which he posted a .267/.346/.466 slash line with 31 home runs, 86 RBI, 117 runs scored, and 31 stolen bases across 732 plate appearances. The 32-year-old underwent offseason elbow surgery, but he's expected to be fully ready to go once […]

Bo Bichette in Line to Rack Up Counting Stats in 2026

After spending the first seven years of his career with the Toronto Blue Jays, infielder Bo Bichette will suit up in 2026 for the New York Mets. The soon-to-be 28-year-old inked a three-year $126 million contract with New York that will see him move from shortstop to third base. Bichette had an excellent year with […]

2026 FYPD Rankings (First-Year Player Drafts): Fantasy Baseball Dynasty Prospects

We're in the heart of the MLB offseason and if you didn't have your FYPD (first-year player draft) in your dynasty fantasy baseball league shortly after the MLB Draft, it's likely coming up soon. Along with the most recent draft class, I've added the latest group of international signees to this ranking as many FYPD's […]