Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues and H2H Points (March Updates)

Do you play in fantasy baseball points leagues? We do too. Points and H2H points formats can be vastly different from a standard 5x5 roto league, and players' values can skew depending on the league settings. It's the closest format to fantasy football and remains one of the most preferred fantasy baseball formats to play. […]

18 Fantasy Baseball Sleepers - Hitter Values at Every Position in 2026 Drafts (C, 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, OF)

What is a sleeper? The term is league-dependent, and personal preference is often all that distinguishes sleepers from breakouts, must-drafts, and even upside plays. Can boring veterans be sleepers? What about unproven rookies? This article explores three types of sleepers to cover every format. Top-10 sleepers are taken outside the top-15 at their position in […]

Undervalued Hitters At Every Position - 6 Fantasy Baseball Value Picks (2026)

One of the biggest keys to winning a fantasy baseball championship is all about value. Finding the right values in fantasy baseball drafts will go a long way in rounding out your roster. Those who took a chance on Cal Raleigh or Pete Crow-Armstrong in last year's drafts were in a much better spot come […]

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

Spring training is in full force, Opening Day is near, and at RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball rankings. Today, we cover rankings for fantasy baseball leagues that use saves and holds with our updated Top 750 Saves+Holds fantasy baseball rankings for the 2026 season. Saves+Holds (or SV+HLD, or SOLDS) are fantasy […]

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" […]

Updated Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 750

The countdown to Opening Day is on as we draw closer to the 2026 MLB season. With have some big fantasy baseball drafts coming up soon. At RotoBaller HQ, we recently updated our 2026 fantasy baseball rankings for all positions to account for the injuries or latest news. Our rankings and tiers are designed for […]

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. […]

Post-Hype Fantasy Baseball Pitcher Breakout Candidates for 2026

Getting to the big leagues is no easy task, even for the most talented prospects. And once players get the call to the majors, they struggle to stick more often than not. But we love hyping up young, talented players regardless. We often place unrealistic expectations on highly touted young players, and when they fail […]

Ryan Waldschmidt Reassigned to Minor-League Camp

The Arizona Diamondbacks reassigned outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt to minor-league camp on Sunday, according to Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports. The D-backs were seriously considering having Waldschmidt make their Opening Day roster due to injuries to Corbin Carroll (hand) and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (knee) in their outfield. The 23-year-old former 31st overall pick in 2024 […]

Merrill Kelly Throws Batting Practice Session on Sunday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly (back) was able to throw a successful live batting practice session on Sunday. According to Steve Gilbert, Kelly felt good during the session and everything went well. The next step will likely be Kelly throwing a bullpen session before getting into game action. Barring any setbacks, Kelly should be […]

7 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Jeremy Heist's 2026 Picks

As we head into March and the fantasy baseball draft season really starts ramping up, there's no better time for some bold predictions. While most fantasy content is geared to give you the most possible information to find even the slightest edge to crush your draft and win your league, bold predictions are the time […]

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 […]

2026 Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers List - Hitters and Pitchers

This premium article is part of our 2026 Fantasy Baseball Draft Kit and a free sample of the expert analysis loaded up in RotoBaller's Draft Kit. Enjoy this premium article for free for a limited time. All other Premium Tools can be accessed on the premium dashboard. Little else has changed over the years in […]

JB's Bullpen Method Strategy for 2026: Making FrankenAces Out of Relief Pitchers

Six years ago, our beloved JB Branson published an article breaking down his favorite successful fantasy baseball strategy. The Bullpen Method is a lifestyle that reflects the importance of balance on a fantasy team. That turned into an annual Bullpen Method article, with the 2023 version nominated for the FSWA's Baseball Article Of The Year […]

Corbin Carroll Taking Live At-Bats in Camp

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (hand) is already taking live batting practice in camp as he works his way back from hamate surgery on his right hand that he had on Feb. 12, according to Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. Nothing is set in stone, but the fact that the 25-year-old former National League […]

Could Jordan Lawlar Finally Be Ready for a Breakout?

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jordan Lawlar started off Cactus League action with a bang, belting two home runs in his first two games and going 4-for-6 with a walk during that time. Since then, he's gone 0-for-6 over the next three games, but the former first-rounder has also drawn five walks over that stretch, so he's […]

The Best Fantasy Baseball Team Names - 100 Funny Team Names For 2026

Fantasy baseball season is here. After a long winter, fantasy managers are eager to begin analyzing this year's pool of players and start drafting their teams. However, one of the most important parts of the process is naming your team. In this piece, we will provide several suggestions for team names based on the top […]

Closers and Relievers Fantasy Baseball Rankings

The countdown to Opening Day continues, and at RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more updated rankings. Relief pitcher is the most challenging position to rank as MLB teams use committees, switch a struggling closer, or even deal them once out of the playoff picture. When should you draft a closer? Should fantasy managers ever […]

Ryan Waldschmidt Making Strong Case for Starting Job

Arizona Diamondbacks outfield prospect Ryan Waldschmidt has made a strong case for a starting job early in spring training and is quickly approaching sleeper territory in drafts. Through his first six contests, Waldschmidt has posted a .316/.350/.632 slash line with three doubles, one home run, and one stolen base. Even though Waldschmidt has yet to […]

Four Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Sleepers - Cheap Draft Picks With Upside (2026)

My series of starting pitching articles rolls along, with some bargain-bin discounts that are all available much later in drafts! I typically like to wait longer to draft starting pitchers than others, as I think it's easier to find value at the position than at hitter. There are quite a few candidates for your rotation […]

Later-Round Shortstop Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers, Values: Cheap Hitters With Upside

Welcome back RotoBallers to another edition of our late-round fantasy baseball values and sleepers series. Today, we discuss the shortstop position and have five later-round shortstop fantasy baseball sleepers and values. Spring training games are being played, and we are getting closer to some of the biggest fantasy baseball draft weekends. With that in mind, […]

Top 5 Fantasy Baseball Prospect Breakout Candidates for 2026

Every fantasy season, managers see high-end prospects emerge as not only must-start players but league-winning assets. Between top prospects like Julio Rodriguez and Gunnar Henderson becoming first-round-caliber players, and more recently Nick Kurtz and Junior Caminero putting themselves into fantasy stardom, targeting top prospects can put you in a great spot to win your league. […]

Drey Jameson Could be a Sleeper Out of the Arizona Bullpen

Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Drey Jameson could be a key piece of the team's bullpen in 2026 after injuries have left the staff thin, as A.J. Puk (elbow) is not expected to return until July and Justin Martinez (elbow) is targeting an August return. That leaves closing duties to the likes of Kevin Ginkel and Paul […]

Corbin Carroll Progressing to Batting Practice Swings

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll (hand) has progressed from swings off flips/tee toss to more typical batting practice swings, manager Torey Lovullo told Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic. Carroll is recovering from surgery for a broken hamate bone in his right hand, but he appears to be getting close to facing live pitching in […]

Merrill Kelly Scheduled for Bullpen Session on Thursday

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly (back) is slated to throw a bullpen session on Thursday, per manager Torey Lovullo. The veteran has been on a throwing program, tossing from up to 60 feet as recently as Tuesday, and the bullpen session is the next step in that process. At some point, he'll face live […]

Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Breakouts To Improve Further In 2026

There's a trend here with these potential breakout starting pitchers of recovering from significant injuries and logging a small sample of innings in 2025. Typically, when players break out, there's a mixture of luck and skill in their favor. The ADP market becomes sharper, with more information and early drafting in fantasy baseball leagues. To […]

Later-Round Third Base Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers, Values: Cheap Hitters With Upside

In case you missed it, we already published mid-round values and sleeper picks series, broken down by position, to help you crush your upcoming fantasy drafts. Today we continue our late-round fantasy baseball values and sleepers series with third base. Below you will find our favorite late-round third base fantasy baseball sleepers, values, and targets […]

NFBC Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Top 600 (2026)

Baseball offseason is heating up, and with spring training around the corner, we have updated our MLB rankings and will continue to do so until Opening Day. Today, we are focused on best ball leagues, and below you'll find our MLB team's 2026 NFBC Fantasy Baseball Rankings for NFBC Best Ball leagues. These NFBC best ball […]

Merrill Kelly Throwing from 60 Feet

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly (back) is throwing from out to 60 feet, per manager Torey Lovullo. The veteran is dealing with a back injury, but played catch on Sunday, and this is a continuation of a throwing progression that would next get him into a bullpen session. The 37-year-old is optimistic about being […]

Later-Round Second Base Fantasy Baseball Draft Sleepers, Values: Cheap Hitters With Upside

Spring is fast approaching as the weather is starting to warm up a little, and spring training games are being played. Baseball is back! At RotoBaller, we already released our middle-round draft values and targets series, and today we're back with another article in our later-round fantasy baseball draft sleepers series to help crush your […]