Is Bobby Witt Jr. Worthy of a Top-Three Pick Heading into 2026?

Across 687 plate appearances in 2025, Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. slashed .295/.351/.501 with 23 home runs, 88 RBI, 99 runs scored, and 38 stolen bases. While the 25-year-old's numbers were slightly down across the board relative to his banner 2024 campaign, Witt Jr. still provided elite overall fantasy production. Overall, Witt Jr. […]

Carson Williams Optioned to Triple-A

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop prospect Carson Williams, who was in contention to make the Opening Day roster, has been optioned to minor-league camp and will start the 2026 season at Triple-A Durham, according to Ryan Bass. Williams is a key piece of the Rays' future and is expected to be up in the major leagues […]

Zach Neto Making his Return on Tuesday

Updating a previous report, Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (wrist) is returning to the starting lineup in the Cactus League game on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Neto sprained his left wrist while sliding into home in a spring training game over the weekend, but fortunately, it wasn't […]

Could Colt Emerson Make the Mariners' Opening Day Roster?

Seattle Mariners shortstop prospect Colt Emerson remains in camp with the team with just over a week until the regular season begins. It's a near certainty that Emerson will debut with the club in 2026, but it's trending toward being sooner rather than later. Ambuguity around the health of J.P Crawford's ailing shoulder could be […]

Zach Neto to Return on Wednesday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (wrist) did some defensive drills, hit off a tee, and then took batting practice on the field in camp on Monday with no apparent issues, according to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register. Neto was planning to return to a minor-league game on the back fields on Tuesday, […]

Updated Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Nick Mariano's Top 750 Draft Rankings

It's an exciting time for fantasy baseball managers. The biggest fantasy baseball draft weekend is coming up, and Opening Day is days away. We have updated our 2026 fantasy baseball rankings to account for the latest news and injuries. Our rankings and tiers are put together by top-accuracy industry ranker Nick Mariano, and are designed […]

Mariners Not Very Concerned About J.P. Crawford's Shoulder

Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford (shoulder) is currently visiting Dr. Keith Meister in Texas to "make sure they are on track," according to Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com. General manager Justin Hollander said that Crawford's imaging was good, and the team's concern level is "very low" at this point. The veteran infielder has been out of […]

Konnor Griffin Avoids Next Round of Roster Cuts

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin was not listed among the team's latest batch of roster cuts on Tuesday. As the Pirates inch closer to trimming their Opening Day roster to 26 players, it appears that Griffin remains in the mix for a spot. It would be a remarkable story if he ends up making the […]

ATC Fantasy Baseball Projections: The Industry's #1 Accuracy Draft Projections

Below you will find ATC's fantasy baseball projections for 2026, 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 industry draft rankings in 2025. The below ATC Projections cover the top 1,000 hitters […]

Hitters Under $5 - Fantasy Baseball Auction Draft Values (2026)

In every draft, no matter whether it is snake or auction, fantasy players have to make tough decisions. You will leave the draft table lacking something. In auction drafts, you have a firm budget and must look for so-called "bargains" in the less-than-$5 bin. But there are gems here, still. Auctions give you the freedom […]

ATC Fantasy Baseball Rankings: The Industry's #1 Accuracy Draft Rankings

Below you will find ATC's fantasy baseball rankings, 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 projections since 2019. You will not find ATC Rankings anywhere else, they are exclusively at […]

6 Post-Hype Fantasy Baseball Sleepers With Upside - Breakout Candidates for Later Rounds

While most managers chase the budding high-upside prospect in the final rounds of the draft, it is sometimes wise to pivot to a former highly-regarded prospect who has yet to find their footing. Over the past few seasons, we have seen former top prospects like Tyler Soderstrom, Michael Busch, and Zach Neto have a "later" […]

Earlier-Round Fantasy Baseball Draft Targets - They're Worth The Cost (2026)

The best part about fantasy baseball drafts is the early rounds. These are the players who are going to lead your fantasy team after all. As a result, the early rounds are some of the most stressful moments for fantasy managers. Selecting a bust within the first few rounds could throw everything off during the […]

10 Breakout Players for Fantasy Baseball Drafts: Scott Engel's Picks

Is there really such a thing as a fantasy sleeper anymore? Fantasy baseball players are the most studious and dedicated competitors in fantasy sports, so any possible gem has a hard time escaping the radar of such savants. But there are always many players who can perform better than expected for their draft position. The […]

10 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Corbin Young's 2026 Picks

Throughout my examination of team- and player-level analysis, we often consider the wide range of outcomes via skills, luck, and situations. Whenever considering bold predictions, we're highlighting results that are far-fetched but somewhat reasonable. After hours and weeks of research, these bold predictions have been based on data. Some fantasy baseball drafters stick to projections, others […]

2026 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Rankings: Eric Cross' Top 25 Prospects for Redraft Leagues (March Update)

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. […]

9 League-Winning Fantasy Baseball Hitters: Andy Smith's High-Upside Draft Targets

I've spent the entire offseason doing deep dives into positional previews, the next group of emerging rookies, and pitching changes, but on draft day, you are looking for those league winners. Finding a player like Junior Caminero in the middle rounds or Nick Kurtz on the waiver wire could have almost single-handedly won you your […]

4 Shortstop Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates and Draft Values (2026)

Shortstop has been one of the best positions for top-end fantasy talent in recent years, and that isn't going to change in 2026. There are currently six shortstops going in the top 31 picks according to the most recent NFBC ADP (as of drafts from February 15), which means the high-end talent is going at […]

5 Injured Players To Stash for Fantasy Baseball Drafts (2026)

Injuries are a major part of fantasy baseball. Players get hurt all the time, and there's really no way to avoid injuries. Sometimes, though, drafting injured players could be a game-changer for your fantasy team. If you pick up the right injured players in fantasy baseball drafts, those players could eventually turn into draft-day steals. […]

7 Breakout Hitters For Fantasy Baseball Drafts: Joey Pollizze's Picks

Every season, there are unexpected players who break out. Those players then become fantasy superstars. Some of the biggest fantasy breakout stars from last year were Pete Crow-Armstrong, Geraldo Perdomo, Nick Kurtz, Junior Caminero, Bryan Woo, and Maikel Garcia. All six of those players exceeded expectations in 2025. In this article, we will look at […]

6 Late-Round Draft Fliers - Fantasy Baseball Value Picks With Upside (2026)

If you're anything like me, and you probably are since you are reading this, you are in the midst of fantasy baseball draft season. You have been researching for weeks now and finalizing your strategies to build this year's championship team. To add, part of the strategy is not just about grabbing those first few […]

Later-Round Fantasy Baseball Steals Specialists - SB/PA Analysis (2026)

One of the most important aspects of drafting a fantasy baseball team is making sure you accumulate a good balance of all of your league’s categories by the end of the draft. While it’s easy to just focus on drafting the best possible batters that usually contribute to most of the categories, making sure you’re […]

Kevin McGonigle Homers, Drives in Four on Monday

Detroit Tigers infield prospect Kevin McGonigle continues to impress in spring training as he looks to break camp with the major-league team on Opening Day in less than two weeks. McGonigle went 1-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two walks in Monday's 13-6 Grapefruit League win over the Philadelphia Phillies. The 21-year-old former […]

8 Breakout Hitters For Fantasy Baseball Drafts: Nick Mariano's Picks

We've come to love the word "breakout" in the fantasy lexicon. The breakouts have the talent to set new career-best marks, but without as many obvious signals where everyone is in on them. The market price on draft day does not reflect the upside that's been hinted at. In this column, I'll detail eight of […]

Brewers Reassign Jett Williams to Minor-League Camp

The Milwaukee Brewers reassigned infield prospect Jett Williams to minor-league camp on Monday, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. We recently posted that Williams has been putting up video-game numbers in Cactus League play this spring with a .364 batting average, .500 on-base percentage, .636 slugging percentage, and a 1.136 OPS, but apparently it wasn't […]

Jett Williams Producing Insane Spring Training Numbers

Milwaukee Brewers shortstop prospect Jett Williams has produced insane numbers in Cactus League action this year with a .364 batting average, .500 on-base percentage, .636 slugging percentage, and a 1.136 OPS. Williams, 22, came to Milwaukee in the offseason in the trade that sent right-hander Freddy Peralta to the New York Mets. The former 14th […]

Zach Neto Expected to Return to Game Action on Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (wrist) will return to game action on Tuesday, according to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register. It could either be a minor league game or the Angels' Cactus League game against the Cubs. Regardless of which it is, it appears his return from a sprained left wrist is […]

Konnor Griffin Trending Towards Making Opening Day Roster?

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin is one of just three non-roster position players remaining in camp with the big league club with just a week and a half left before the regular season begins. MLB's top-ranked prospect has made a solid case with his bat to crack the team's Opening Day roster, going 7-for-33 […]

Zach Neto to Take Batting Practice on Monday

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (wrist) hit some balls off a tee in camp on Monday and said he's going to take batting practice on the field later, according to Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register. Neto said "he's feeling good." The 25-year-old suffered a small sprain of his left wrist on a […]

Marcelo Mayer Expected to Return on Tuesday

Boston Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer (knee) is "fine" and should return to the lineup on Tuesday, according to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. Manager Alex Cora told McCaffrey that Mayer had left knee soreness start to bother him prior to first pitch on Sunday, so the team scratched him from the lineup. He'll remain […]