Kyle Stowers Placed on Injured List with Hamstring Strain

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers (hamstring) has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain and will open the 2026 regular season on the injured list, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Stowers had left Friday's game early with hamstring tightness, and he's now expected to miss 3-4 weeks. That's a crushing blow for […]

Saves+Holds Fantasy Baseball Rankings (SV+HLD) Updates: Top 150 Relief Pitchers (March)

Welcome back for another round of our updated Saves+Holds fantasy baseball rankings (SV+HLD or SOLDS) for the top 150 relief pitchers of the 2026 season. We know most bullpen content for fantasy baseball only highlights saves, but we're sure to widen the scope here! We're happy to bring you Saves+Holds reliever ranks that are updated […]

5 Potential Fantasy Baseball Bust Candidates - Overvalued Hitter ADPs

Wait, aren't you the pitching guy? Yes, most of my content here at RotoBaller has focused on starting pitchers, but I have some thoughts on which hitters to target (or, in this case, fade), too! If you're a fan of any of these players, don't take it personally! It's not like I don't like them […]

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 […]

10 Breakout Hitters For Fantasy Baseball Drafts: RotoBaller Staff Picks

With Opening Day just days away, it's time to identify some breakout hitters. These hitters are poised to take the next step in their development this season and could provide massive value at their current price tag. In this piece, we will spotlight nine of our RotoBaller Fantasy Baseball Staff's breakout hitters, including Cam Smith, […]

Breakout Pitchers For Fantasy Baseball Drafts: Mike Carter's Picks

One of the best parts of fantasy baseball is the research into who the potential breakout stars could be for any given season. And then when you land one of those guys, and they produce, it's fun to antagonize your friends with an "I told you so" moment. In this article, we will identify 10 […]

6 League-Winning Fantasy Baseball Hitters: Joey Pollizze's High-Upside Draft Targets

I have spent countless hours researching every player across the fantasy baseball player pool. After months of research, six players stand above the rest. These six hitters are my league-winners for the 2026 fantasy baseball season and will deliver tremendous value at their current draft cost. In this article, we will break down those six […]

9 League-Winning Fantasy Baseball Pitchers: RotoBaller Staff Picks

With Opening Day just days away, it's time to identify some league-winning pitchers. Some of these pitchers are significantly underpriced in current ADP or are poised for a breakout campaign due to their underlying metrics In this piece, we will spotlight nine of our RotoBaller Fantasy Baseball Staff's league-winning pitchers, including Griffin Jax, Cade Horton, […]

12 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Scott Engel's 2026 Picks

When you become a regular RotoBaller reader and radio listener, it quickly becomes apparent that the majority of our fantasy baseball writers and analysts are expert statistical mechanics. They can examine a player’s profile as well as a top auto technician can diagnose issues with the alternator or braking systems. To complement our staff, I […]

Yahoo Leagues: Best/Worst Fantasy Baseball Values and Cheap/Expensive ADPs (2026)

The start of the 2026 Major League Baseball season is drawing near, making these last weeks of March prime time for fantasy baseball drafts. Consulting the average draft positions (ADP) at your site of choice is an imperative step in preparing for your draft. ADPs will vary from site to site based on what type […]

6 League-Winning Fantasy Baseball Hitters: Jeremy Heist's High-Upside Draft Targets

The best way to come out of your fantasy baseball draft with the best chance to win your league is by finding as many players as possible who will outperform their draft cost. While a lot of these players are going late in drafts and would be considered "sleepers", they don't necessarily have the upside […]

8 Breakout Hitters For Fantasy Baseball Drafts: Mike Carter's Picks

Serious fantasy baseball players are always looking out for the next breakout player. What player is being undervalued and could outperform their projections? It could be any of several guys. As tantalizing as it is, we never know what is going to actually happen. Where do we find these undervalued gems? We can look at […]

10 Fantasy Baseball Bold Predictions - Frank Ammirante's 2026 Picks

We're in the stretch run of fantasy baseball draft season, making it the ideal time to drop my bold predictions. You'll find 10 of my favorite targets, each with a high upside for the 2026 MLB season. I'll include each position in these 10 bold predictions, including one catcher, one corner infielder, one middle infielder, […]

10 League-Winning Fantasy Baseball Hitters: Corbin Young's High-Upside Draft Targets

We're coming to the close of the fantasy baseball offseason. Many of us spent hours and days researching, monitoring news, and finding potential market values and fades. League winners can have different definitions, but we're looking for hitters that should be priority targets in drafts. They're targets because they have balanced skill sets or stood […]

7 Must-Have Fantasy Baseball Prospects

Finding high-upside prospects in the final rounds of your draft can provide a major boost to your fantasy baseball team. Last season, managers saw Nick Kurtz, Jacob Misiorowski, and Cam Schlittler all flash high-end upside during their respective MLB debuts. In this piece, we will spotlight seven prospects that are prime late-round targets as they […]

Fantasy Baseball Draft Guide For Starting Pitchers: Rankings, Tiers, Cheat Sheets

This article should be the capstone in my preseason coverage of starting pitching, as we draw closer to Opening Day and the last big draft weekend of the spring. By now, I've spent a lot of time researching just about every relevant starting pitcher in major league baseball, and it's time to pull all that […]

Week 1 Waiver Wire Rankings - Fantasy Baseball Pickups Include Matt McLain, Kevin McGonigle, Daylen Lile, Kirby Yates, Caleb Durbin, more

While most fantasy baseball drafts have been completed or are on their way to being finished, it's never too early to research the waiver wire and add players that could bolster your roster. Today, we begin our waiver wire ranking series with our fantasy baseball waiver wire rankings for Week 1 (March 26 - March […]

Frank Ammirante's Fantasy Baseball Fades

It's almost time for the 2026 MLB season, so it's the perfect moment to drop my 10 must-avoid players. Each of these players goes in the first eight rounds of fantasy baseball drafts. The reason why I'm avoiding these players can vary from injury risk, lack of production, or just overpriced ADPs. With that in […]

First Base Fantasy Baseball Bust Candidates: Overvalued ADPs To Avoid?

The first base position is often the deepest in fantasy. This season, there are two elite options going inside Round 2, while the majority of the position is being selected in Rounds 3 through 6. However, given the vast number of top options, some are better value for their price than others. In this piece, […]

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 […]

SP Fantasy Baseball Rankings for Drafts: Nick Mariano's Top 225 (March Updates)

The question on fantasy managers' minds is whether to spend up on pitching and pass on some of the big bats come draft day. With the exception of some of the elite aces who are being drafted within the top 15 overall, such as Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, and Garrett Crochet, some managers might not […]

Closers Fantasy Baseball Rankings for Drafts: Nick Mariano's Top 160 (March Updates)

Relief pitchers/closers are by far the most volatile position to analyze in fantasy baseball. It constantly changes every year as MLB teams are quick to pull a struggling closer or deal their top reliever to a contender once they are out of the playoff picture. However, there are a few elite RP options, such as […]

Shortstop Fantasy Baseball Rankings for Drafts: Nick Mariano's Top 70 (March Updates)

Opening Day is in a few days and will kick off another full year of baseball.  At RotoBaller HQ, we continue to update our positional rankings with the latest news. Today, we are reviewing shortstop. Shortstop is loaded; it can dry up quickly. Fantasy managers might want to grab their starter in the middle rounds, […]

First Base Fantasy Baseball Rankings for Drafts: Nick Mariano's Top 50 (March Updates)

Spring is here, the weather is starting to warm up, Opening Day is near, and at RotoBaller, we are back with more updated fantasy baseball rankings to help you win your drafts. Today, we focus on the first base position with our updated 2026 fantasy baseball first base rankings and tiers for roto leagues (5x5 […]

Catcher Fantasy Baseball Rankings for Drafts: Nick Mariano's Top 50 (March Updates)

The catcher position might be the deepest it's ever been heading into 2026 fantasy baseball drafts. There has been an influx of young talent and prospects that have helped bolster the position. Depending on the format you play in, waiting until the later rounds to draft your starting catcher is a strategy most fantasy managers […]

Kyle Stowers Leaves Friday's Game With Hamstring Tightness

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers (hamstring) was pulled from Friday's Grapefruit League game early with right-hamstring tightness, according to Christina De Nicola of MLB.com. Stowers missed one to two weeks earlier this spring with a strained hamstring, so it looks like he's suffered a setback with less than a week until Opening Day. The 28-year-old […]

Janson Junk Opening the Year in Starting Rotation

Miami Marlins right-hander Janson Junk will open the year in the team's starting rotation after left-hander Braxton Garrett was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday, according to Craig Mish of the Sports Grid. Junk won the competition for the No. 5 rotation spot with Garrett despite allowing five earned runs on seven hits (two homers) […]

Marlins Option Braxton Garrett to Triple-A

The Miami Marlins optioned left-hander Braxton Garrett to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday, according to Isaac Azout of Fish on First. It means that right-hander Janson Junk has won the fifth starter role in Miami to begin the year. Garrett has more fantasy upside because of his strikeout potential, but the Marlins have decided to give […]

3B Fantasy Baseball Rankings for Drafts: Nick Mariano's Top (March Updates)

Third base continues to be an interesting position to draft each year. Jose Ramirez has led the charge over the years and continues to be the top 3B in fantasy baseball. Junior Caminero is not far behind Ramirez, but there is a little bit of a drop-off once those two are off draft boards. At […]

12 League-Winning Fantasy Baseball Hitters: RotoBaller Staff Picks

With Opening Day just days away, it's time to identify some league-winning hitters. Some of these hitters are significantly underpriced in current ADP or are poised for a breakout campaign. In this piece, we will spotlight 12 of our RotoBaller Fantasy Baseball Staff's league-winning hitters, including Francisco Alvarez, Cam Smith, Luke Keaschall, and more. Be […]