Saves+Holds Fantasy Baseball Rankings (SV+HLD): Top 150 Relief Pitchers for 2026

Welcome to our Saves+Holds fantasy baseball rankings (SV+HLD or SOLDS) for the top 150 relief pitchers and the 2026 season. Traditional fantasy baseball bullpen content is hyperfixated on saves, with most only concerned with who gets the ninth inning. Therefore, Saves+Holds reliever ranks can be an afterthought, but we love having a reason to dig […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakout Candidates - National League (2026)

We brought you the American League starting pitcher breakout candidates last time. So, we're following the previous article with five National League starting pitcher breakout candidates for 2026 fantasy baseball leagues. There seems to be more potential breakout arms coming from the American League than the National League. Regardless, we'll identify five starting pitchers that […]

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 […]

Top 240 Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings: January Updates

Spring training is a few weeks away as we enter the heart of the baseball offseason. Today we continue our rankings series with our updated 2026 fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 category mixed leagues). These January rankings cover the top 240 starting pitchers for 2026. Due to the injury […]

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 […]

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 […]

Top 190 Outfield Fantasy Baseball Rankings: January Updates

The fantasy baseball offseason is in full swing as we provide more fantasy baseball positional rankings to close out the month of January. In this article today we focus on outfielders with our updated 2026 fantasy baseball outfield rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 category mixed leagues). These January rankings cover the top 175 […]

Top 50 Catcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings: January Updates

Opening Day is creeping up slowly, and it's never too early to start prepping for your upcoming fantasy drafts. At RotoBaller HQ, we have expanded our catcher rankings to 50 to help managers in leagues that require you to start two backstops. Below are our MLB teams' updated 2026 fantasy baseball catcher rankings and tiers […]

Diamondbacks are Front-Runners to Sign Zac Gallen

The Arizona Diamondbacks are reportedly the favorites to re-sign free-agent starting pitcher Zac Gallen. A reunion appears to be in the works after it seemed likely that the two sides would go their separate ways at the beginning of the winter. Gallen rejected the qualifying offer and entered free agency, but with draft pick compensation […]

Top 75 Third Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings: January Updates

January will be ending soon, and we are getting very close to pitchers and catchers reporting. At RotoBaller HQ, we continue to pump out fantasy baseball content. Today, we continue our rankings series with our MLB teams' updated 2026 fantasy baseball third base rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 category mixed leagues). These January […]

Top 70 Shortstop Fantasy Baseball Rankings: January Updates

Spring training will be here before you know it, and the baseball offseason continues to heat up. At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more rankings advice. Today, we review our MLB teams' updated 2026 fantasy baseball shortstop rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 category mixed leagues). These January rankings cover the top 70 […]

Fantasy Baseball Closer Depth Charts - MLB Bullpens and Saves

Saves are an important component for many fantasy baseball leagues. Closers are one of the most volatile positions in fantasy baseball and one of the highest turnover positions in MLB. Each year, closers drop like flies, and many MLB teams make in-season changes due to injuries or poor performance. Relief pitchers are becoming increasingly important […]

Top 90 Second Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings: January Updates

We are getting closer to spring training and the heart of the fantasy baseball offseason. At RotoBaller HQ, we have been producing fantasy baseball content all year long and are back with more positional rankings. Today, we review our MLB teams' updated 2026 fantasy baseball second base rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 category […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Brandon Sproat, Arjun Nimmala, Owen Caissie, Jarlin Susana, Konnor Griffin, Travis Bazzana

In the later rounds of your fantasy baseball draft, managers often look to target hig-huspdie prospects as they could provide league-winning potential compared to proven veterans. Last season, managers who stashed Nick Kurtz either on the waiver wire orin the final round were rewarded with high-end first basemen. In this piece, we will spotlight six […]

2026 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Roto Leagues (January Update)

It's an exciting time for the fantasy baseball offseason, as pitchers and catchers are reporting soon, which officially kicks off the start of spring training. We're here to help prepare for your upcoming fantasy baseball drafts, and have expanded our 2026 fantasy baseball rankings and tiers for roto leagues to 750 players in this January […]

Top 75 First Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings: January Updates

We have updated our 2026 fantasy baseball rankings to over 750 players overall, and are kicking off our updated positional rankings series with first basemen. Below are our MLB teams' updated 2026 fantasy baseball first base rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 category mixed leagues). These January rankings cover the top 75 first basemen […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Samuel Basallo, Chase DeLauter, Robby Snelling, Carson Williams, Jett Williams, Harry Ford

Targeting high-upside prospects in your fantasy baseball draft can be the difference between winning and losing your league. Last season, managers saw many emerging players become must-start fantasy assets, such as Nick Kurtz and Logan Henderson, when they made their debuts. In this piece, we will spotlight six emerging prospects who have either received a […]

Athletics had a Deal in Place for Nolan Arenado

Before the St. Louis Cardinals traded veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Athletics had a deal in place for him, people briefed on the discussions told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The A's were set to absorb more money than the D-backs, who will pay Arenado $11 million of the $42 […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - J.J. Wetherholt, Logan Henderson, Jonah Tong, Connelly Early, Sebastian Walcott, Tyler Bremner

As we approach 2026 fantasy drafts, managers will begin to identify high-upside prospects who could provide league-inning upside for their team in the upcoming season. In 2025, managers saw Athletics first baseman Nick Kurtz become a league winner, while Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler became a viable starter in the second half. In this piece, […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Moises Ballesteros, Kevin McGonigle, Sal Stewart, Payton Tolle, Colt Emerson, Walker Jenkins

Every season, managers look to target high-upside prospects that can provide league-winning upside in the back half of their draft. While some prospects take time to develop, some immediately burst onto the scene and provide elite value. In 2024, Paul Skenes became a must-start fantasy ace as soon as he made his MLB debut. In […]

2026 Relief Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings (Closers, Saves): Points Leagues

While starting pitching is usually at a premium in points leagues, relief pitchers are normally not as valuable in this format. In points leagues, there are different ways for relievers to accrue points, rather than just securing saves. Starters with RP eligibility, such as Chase Burns and Jacob Misiorowski, have more value in this format […]

Top 10 Outfield Prospect Rankings for Fantasy Baseball (2026)

All of the infield is complete in this prospect positional rankings series, and now it's time to head to the outfield, which is loaded with talent right now. All 10 names below are within my Top-50 overall, and several of these names should make an impact at the major league level at some point this […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Carter Jensen, Trey Yesavage, Max Clark, Samuel Basallo, Charlie Condon, Ricky Tiedemann

Targeting high upside prospects can be the difference between winning and losing your fantasy league. Last season, many up-and-coming players like Junior Caminero carried a discount in their ADP and surpassed all expectations. In this piece, we will spotlight six prospects, including three that have already reached a brief taste of the major league level […]

Underdog Fantasy Baseball Sleepers for Best Ball Drafts (2026)

Our attention is turning more and more to fantasy baseball -- and while it may be a bit too early for your standard leagues to begin drafting, best ball contests have continued to grow in popularity and typically take place over the coming weeks. Today, I'll be taking a look at some of my favorite […]

2026 Catcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues

At RotoBaller HQ, we continue on with our point leagues positional rankings. Today, we review catchers. Most point formats do not start two catchers. With the exception of drafting Mariners star catcher Cal Raleigh, fantasy managers can wait until the later rounds to draft their starting backstop. There are some options to consider in the […]

2026 Third Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues

Third base is a unique position to rank in standard roto leagues, as most third basemen pitch in a few categories by doing a little bit of everything. However, it's perfect in points leagues as third basemen can rack up a ton of points, making them one of the more coveted positions to draft in […]

2026 Second Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues

The fantasy baseball season is gaining momentum as more key free agents continue sign with MLB teams ahead of spring training. At RotoBaller HQ, with spring training about a month away, we continue to ramp up our fantasy baseball content. Today, we cover second base in points leagues, where fantasy managers can find a quality […]

Impact Fantasy Baseball Prospects To Know - Bubba Chandler, Robby Snelling, Konnor Griffin, Andrew Painter, Thomas White, Carson Benge

Every season, fantasy managers look to find the top budding stars in the minor leagues. While some of these players may take some time to find their footing, many become league-winning picks. In 2025, first baseman Nick Kurtz, starting pitchers Cam Schlittler and Cade Horton were just some of the top prospects who got the […]