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

Last season, I was pounding the table for Kris Bubic. He logged 116 innings, with a 2.55 ERA (3.65 xERA), 1.18 WHIP, while maintaining some of his skills via his swinging-strike rate (13.5 percent) and ball rate (33 percent) in 2025. Unfortunately, Bubic missed most of the second half of the season, with a left […]

2026 Shortstop Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues

At RotoBaller HQ, we continue our positional points rankings series and today review the shortstop position. In points leagues, Bobby Witt Jr. is the only shortstop ranked in the top 10 overall, while Elly De La Cruz, Francisco Lindor, and Gunnar Henderson are the only other shortstops in the first tier. The position is loaded with […]

8 Fantasy Baseball Sleeper Hitters: Mid-To-Late Round Sneaky Draft Targets (2026)

The fantasy football championships have been won. You might feel like it is time for a rest, but you are already several weeks behind your fellow fantasy baseball players at this point. It is early January, and drafting is about to kick into high gear.  As we prepare, we should take a look at some […]

Owen Caissie "Very Likely" to Crack Marlins Opening Day Roster

According to Kevin Barral of FishOnFirst.com, outfield prospect Owen Caissie will "very likely" crack the Opening Day roster and serve as a primary right fielder. The Marlins acquired Caissie from the Cubs as the top asset in the trade that shipped right-handed pitcher Edward Cabrera to Chicago. While Caissie was already expected to compete for […]

2026 Outfield Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues

Spring training will be here before we know it, and while many are enjoying the NFL playoffs, it's time to continue prepping for upcoming fantasy baseball drafts. At RotoBaller HQ, we will break down each position in points leagues and focus on outfielders today. Find out where key outfielders such as Brent Rooker, Michael Harris […]

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 […]

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 […]

5 Fantasy Baseball Pitching Prospect Sleepers - Breakout Candidates to Target in Drafts (2026)

As the fantasy football season is coming to a close and the MLB offseason is heating up, it's time to look towards the 2026 fantasy baseball season. Drafting for a season months away may not be everyone's cup of tea, but the best time to find draft values is before spring training begins. That's especially […]

2026 Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues

At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball content and rankings for H2H points leagues. Today, we focus on starting pitchers in points leagues. Pitching is a premium in points leagues, and our rankings illustrate this point as 10 starters are ranked within the top 25 overall. We break it all down in […]

2026 Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Points Leagues

With the NFL regular season over, the baseball offseason is starting to heat up as pitchers and catchers report soon, while MLB teams continue to make trades and sign free agents. Do you play in points leagues? We do too. Fantasy baseball points leagues are the closest format to fantasy football, as opposed to traditional […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Crystal Ball - Projecting The Top 10 Starting Pitchers for 2029

This is the seventh and final article of my offseason Dynasty Crystal Ball Series, where I project the top 10 players at each position for the 2029 season. In dynasty, it's important to understand the current value of players, but being able to project their value going forward is a way you can get ahead […]

Cristian Hernandez Traded to Marlins

The Chicago Cubs have traded infield prospect Cristian Hernandez to the Miami Marlins in the package that sent Edward Cabrera to the North Side of Chicago. Hernandez was sent to Miami alongside Cubs' top prospect Owen Caissie and Edgardo DeLeon. Hernandez joined the Cubs' organization in 2021 but did not make his Low-A debut until […]

Owen Caissie Shipped to Miami as Centerpiece of Trade

Chicago Cubs top outfield prospect Owen Caissie was the centerpiece in the trade that sent right-handed pitcher Edward Cabrera to the Cubs on Wednesday afternoon. In addition, prospects Cristian Hernandez and Edgardo DeLeon were also included in the package. Before the trade, Caissie was ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the Cubs system on […]

Cubs Officially Acquire Edward Cabrera From Marlins

According to Will Sammon, the deal to send right-handed pitcher Edward Cabrera to the Chicago Cubs has been finalized. In return, the Cubs are sending prospects Owen Caissie, Cristian Hernandez, and Edgardo DeLeon to Miami. Cabrera is coming off the largest workload of his career as he tossed a season-best 137 2/3 innings during the […]

Cubs Finalizing Deal to Acquire Edward Cabrera From Marlins

The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a deal to acquire Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. The teams have not yet confirmed the deal, and the return package is unknown at the moment. Cubs top outfield prospect Owen Caissie is rumored to be part of the haul, but […]

2026 Starting Pitcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Pitchers are among the most volatile positions in fantasy due to injuries and inconsistency. Fantasy managers might wait until the middle rounds to draft their first pitcher as opposed to going after that ace like Paul Skenes in the first. However, aside from Skenes, Tarik Skubal and Garrett Crochet are the only other pitchers listed […]

Yankees Showing Interest in Edward Cabrera

Miami Marlins starting pitcher Edward Cabrera has been one of the bigger names floated around in trade discussions this offseason. According to Chris Kirschner, the New York Yankees are reportedly expressing interest in acquiring Cabrera. It's unclear how close the two sides are to a deal, but Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has stated he […]

2026 Catcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Below you will find our MLB teams' 2026 fantasy baseball catcher rankings and tiers for 5x5 mixed roto leagues. These December rankings cover the top 20 catchers for 2026. Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh proved catchers can produce elite fantasy production by mashing 60 home runs last season. With injuries and lack of fantasy production at […]

2026 Second Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings

At RotoBaller HQ, we continue our fantasy baseball rankings series and focus on second base today. Second base has many quality options, but the position lacks an elite fantasy producer, with Jazz Chisholm Jr. being the only 2B to crack the top 30 overall in our latest rankings. Find out where other key second basemen, […]

Marlins Acquire Esteury Ruiz From the Dodgers

The Miami Marlins are acquiring speedy outfielder Esteury Ruiz from the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday in exchange for Cuban right-hander Adriano Marrero, sources told Francys Romero. Marrero had signed with the Marlins for a $350,000 signing bonus on Jan. 15 of last year. Ruiz, 26, led all of baseball with 67 stolen bases back […]

2026 Closers, Saves Fantasy Baseball Rankings: Relief Pitchers

At RotoBaller HQ, we are back with more fantasy baseball rankings. Although we are months away from spring training, it's never too early to start prepping for 2026 fantasy baseball drafts. Today, you will find our MLB teams' 2026 fantasy baseball relief pitcher/closer rankings and tiers for 5x5 mixed roto leagues. Relief pitchers are the most […]

2026 First Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings

Usually, in the past, the first base position was one of the strongest and had plenty of depth for fantasy baseball, but there is a drastic drop in tiers once the top seven are off the draft board. At RotoBaller HQ, we break down the 1B position with our MLB teams' 2026 fantasy baseball first […]

Marlins Ronny Henriquez To Miss 2026 Season

The Miami Marlins right-handed reliever Ronny Henriquez (elbow) will miss the entire 2026 season after undergoing a hybrid UCL reconstruction surgery with an internal brace on his right elbow, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Henriquez was expected to compete for the closer's role after a strong 2025 campaign, where he posted a career-best […]

Dynasty Fantasy Baseball Crystal Ball - Projecting The Top 10 Outfielders for 2029

This is the sixth article of my offseason Dynasty Crystal Ball Series, where I project the top 10 players at each position for the 2029 season. In dynasty, it's important to understand the current value of players, but being able to project their value going forward is a way you can get ahead of the […]

Pete Fairbanks, Marlins Agree on One-Year Deal

Free-agent right-handed reliever Pete Fairbanks and the Miami Marlins agreed on a one-year, $13 million contract on Wednesday, sources told Jeff Passan of ESPN. Fairbanks landed on the open market this offseason after the Tampa Bay Rays turned down an $11 million option for the 32-year-old closer. His deal with Miami also includes a $1 […]

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 […]

5 Infield Fantasy Baseball Prospects to Stash in Dynasty and Keeper Leagues (2026)

Preparation for the 2026 fantasy season is already underway. Drafts are happening, and we're getting a clearer picture of what to expect with players' ADP (Average Draft Position). However, managers in keeper and dynasty formats will have to take a different approach to prepare for their leagues. Some managers may be in their competing window […]

2026 Fantasy Baseball Outfield (OF) Rankings: Roto Leagues (December Update)

At RotoBaller HQ, we continue with our early fantasy baseball rankings series and focus on outfielders -- it's always baseball season here at RotoBaller! We are back with our MLB teams' 2026 fantasy baseball outfield rankings and tiers for 5x5 mixed roto leagues. These December rankings cover the top 80 outfielders for 2026. There were […]

Christopher Morel Agrees to One-Year Deal With Marlins

Free-agent outfielder/designated hitter Christopher Morel agreed to an undisclosed one-year deal with the Miami Marlins on Friday, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. The Marlins are in desperate need of a first baseman, and it appears the Fish plan to play him there in 2026 despite his lack of experience at the position. The […]

Edward Cabrera Drawing Interest from Orioles

The Miami Marlins are in discussions with the Baltimore Orioles about a possible trade involving right-hander Edward Cabrera, according to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic. The 27-year-old remains under club control for three more years and is projected to earn $3.7 million in arbitration for 2026. After dealing Grayson Rodriguez to the […]