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RotoBaller.com Rankings & Sleepers

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Jazz Chisholm - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Injury News, DFS and Betting Picks

Eric Cross' Top 10 Second Base (2B) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2026

The second base position isn't the most appealing position in the game, but there are some reinforcements on the way in the prospect ranks, and some potential bounceback and/or breakout candidates could really save this position. Below, you'll find my top-10 at this position, along with analysis on each player. A few players whom I […]


Bobby Witt Jr. - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

2026 Shortstop Fantasy Baseball Rankings

It's never too early to get a jump on fantasy baseball prep. The shortstop position is usually deep, and that's the case again in 2026, with 14 shortstops ranked within the top 100. At RotoBaller HQ, we will be pumping out fantasy baseball content all offseason and are back with our MLB teams' 2026 fantasy […]


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5 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Outfielders to Target in Drafts (2026)

In recent years, Major League Baseball has had plenty of exciting young players making their debuts. Some of them shine in their rookie seasons. Some of them take two or three years to find their feet at the elite level. Just because a young hitter doesn't excel right away doesn't mean they should be ignored […]


Nick Kurtz - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Eric Cross' Top 10 First Base (1B) Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Rankings for 2026

The first base position is always loaded with power, and 2026 should be no different. This position has a good mix of notable veterans, breakouts, and rising young talent with the top two names below being 26 or younger. We also have a new top dog at this position. I honestly didn't imagine anyone wrestling […]


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Emmet Sheehan - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

5 Fantasy Baseball Breakout Pitchers Who Could Become Aces in 2026

In fantasy baseball, we're always looking for players who can take the next step. The next step means different things to different players, but for a small percentage of players, that means taking the next step to superstardom. This is an article I've been writing every offseason for the last few years now, and it's […]


Drake Baldwin - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Prospects, Draft Sleepers

Hitter Fantasy Baseball Breakouts - Risers to Watch and Waiver Wire Outlooks (Week 27)

Welcome back to my Fantasy Baseball Breakout Hitters article for Week 27, the final one of the 2025 MLB regular season. The focus of this article is to highlight players who could be on the verge of a breakout, citing current active hitting streaks along with recent leaders in batting average, stolen bases, and isolated […]


Kevin McGonigle - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, MLB Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

10 Non-Debuted Prospects Who Will Make A Fantasy Baseball Impact In 2026

We're wrapping up the fantasy baseball season, which means it's the perfect time to start looking forward to next season. One of the best ways to get an advantage in your league is by hitting on a big-time prospect. I wouldn't advise anyone to invest in too many prospects, but if you hit on one […]


Bubba Chandler - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Pitcher Prospects

Are You For Real? Surprising Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Starts From Bubba Chandler, Luis Morales, Kyle Hendricks

Welcome back to the "Are You For Real?" series as we dive into Week 26 of the 2025 fantasy baseball season. For those unfamiliar, this is a weekly column where we examine starting pitchers who had surprisingly strong starts over the past week and put them under the microscope to determine whether they're legitimate or […]


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RotoBaller.com Closers & Strategy

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Shota Imanaga - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB News

Interpreting Foreign League Statistics: Sabermetrics Glossary for Fantasy Baseball (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our primer on interpreting foreign league statistics. This article is a deeper dive into how to interpret foreign statistics and is part of our ongoing series "Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball." In this article, we'll focus on statistics from the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) and Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). Imports from […]


Tarik Skubal - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

What Is Statcast Pitch Tracking? Sabermetrics Glossary for Fantasy Baseball (2025)

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our overview of Statcast Pitch Tracking. This article is a deeper dive into Statcast Pitch Tracking and is part of our ongoing series "Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball." In this article, we'll explore how to interpret the Statcast Pitch Tracking table and how it can help place Pitch Info in context. Of […]


Kevin Gausman - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

What Is Statcast Contact Quality for Pitchers? Fantasy Baseball Sabermetrics Glossary (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers to our overview of Statcast contact quality metrics for pitchers. This article is a deeper dive into the predictive value of metrics such as Brls/BBE and average airborne exit velocity (EV) for pitchers, and is part of our ongoing series "Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball." In this article, we'll discover which pitchers led […]


Ezequiel Tovar - Fantasy Baseball Rankings, Draft Sleepers, MLB Injury News

What Are Statcast xStats? Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball (2025)

Welcome RotoBallers to our overview of Statcast Expected Statistics (xStats). This article is a deeper dive into xStats and is part of our ongoing series "Using Sabermetrics for Fantasy Baseball." In this article, we'll explain what Statcast's xStats are and how they work in layman's terms anyone can understand. We'll also look at how well […]


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RotoBaller's Fantasy Baseball Analysis & Advice

Our goal at RotoBaller is to help you win your fantasy baseball leagues! Read our staff's original fantasy baseball articles and expert analysis, or ask us for some personalized fantasy baseball advice. Below you can read through RotoBaller's very own fantasy baseball rankings, player profiles & advice columns. RotoBaller also brings together the biggest and best collection of baseball news and fantasy baseball articles, hand-picked from all of the best sites. On the right you can search the archives, or follow our 24x7 fantasy baseball news feed for the latest headlines and articles. Let's win some leagues!
 
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Rome Odunze

"Increasing Unlikely to Play" in Week 17
Chris Rodriguez Jr.

Carries Questionable Tag on Thursday
David Montgomery

Expected to Play on Christmas Day
Seth Curry

to Remain Sidelined on Christmas Day
Jae'Sean Tate

Questionable Thursday
Dwight Powell

Likely to Return on Christmas
Jaylin Williams

Misses Fifth Straight Game
Ousmane Dieng

Unavailable on Christmas Day
Guerschon Yabusele

Questionable for Christmas Action
Miles McBride

Remains Out on Christmas
Cameron Johnson

to Miss Time With Bone Bruise in Right Knee
Jaxson Hayes

Considered Questionable for Christmas Matchup
Rui Hachimura

Likely to Return Thursday
Dorian Finney-Smith

Could Make Season Debut on Christmas Day
Alperen Sengün

Alperen Sengun Uncertain for Christmas Day
Luka Dončić

Luka Doncic Listed as Questionable for Christmas Game
Al Horford

on Track to Return Thursday
Jaden McDaniels

Iffy for Christmas Day
Brandon Williams

Expected to Play on Christmas Day
P.J. Washington

at Risk of Missing Second Straight Game
Klay Thompson

Likely to Play on Christmas Day
Max Christie

Probable for Christmas Day
Ajay Mitchell

Out on Christmas Day
Chet Holmgren

Available on Christmas Day
David Montgomery

Questionable to Play With Illness
Amon-Ra St. Brown

Questionable, Expected to Play on Thursday
Rashee Rice

Chiefs Place Rashee Rice on Injured Reserve
T.J. Hockenson

Ruled Out for Week 17
Pete Fairbanks

Marlins Agree on One-Year Deal
Josh Johnson

to Start at QB on Thursday Against Dallas
Brooks Koepka

Leaving LIV Golf
Davante Adams

Could Sit Out Final Two Regular-Season Games
Brock Bowers

Placed on Injured Reserve Due to Lingering Knee Injury
Amon-Ra St. Brown

Expected to Play on Christmas Day Against the Vikings
Connor McDavid

Finishes Battle of Alberta With Five Assists
Karel Vejmelka

Battling Upper-Body Injury
Alexandre Texier

Suffers Upper-Body Injury Against Bruins
Alexander Nikishin

Dealing With Apparent Ankle Injury
Denver Barkey

Exits Early Tuesday
Travis Sanheim

Pulled by Concussion Spotter Tuesday
Ryan O'Hearn

Pirates Agree on Two-Year Deal
DK Metcalf

has Two-Game Suspension Upheld
Philip Rivers

to Remain the Starter in Week 17
George Kittle

Dealing With Mid-to-Low Ankle Sprain
Viktor Arvidsson

a Game-Time Decision Tuesday
Ryan Leonard

Available Tuesday
Tom Wilson

in Danger of Missing First Game of the Season
Phillip Danault

Makes Second Canadiens Debut Tuesday
Collin Graf

Available Against Golden Knights
Jack Eichel

Misses Fourth Straight Game
Vince Dunn

Won't Play Tuesday
Deshaun Watson

Will Not be Activated Off PUP List, 2025 Season is Over
J.J. McCarthy

Ruled Out for Week 17
Rome Odunze

Expected to Return This Season
Christian McCaffrey

Another Monster Game for Christian McCaffrey in Week 16
Brock Purdy

Throws for Five Touchdowns in Week 16
TreVeyon Henderson

in Concussion Protocol, Week 17 Status Unclear
George Kittle

Week 17 Availability in Question?
CFB

Jeff Brohm, Eli Drinkwitz "Names of Interest" for Michigan Head Coach
Timothy Liljegren

to Miss Second Straight Game Tuesday
Will Smith

Out Week-to-Week
Jaccob Slavin

Placed on Injured Reserve, Out Week-to-Week
Seth Jarvis

Considered Week-to-Week
Darren Raddysh

Totals Three Points in Monday's Win
Mason Marchment

Scores Twice Monday
Vince Dunn

Injured in Monday's Win
Ilya Sorokin

to Miss Tuesday's Game
CFB

Byrum Brown Entering Transfer Portal
CFB

Bobby Petrino Joining Bill Belichick as North Carolina's Offensive Coordinator
Willson Contreras

Shipped to the Red Sox
Brandon Lowe

Pirates Acquire Brandon Lowe in Three-Team Trade
Shane Baz

Orioles Acquire Shane Baz From the Rays

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